Amusements Today at Tremont and Washington Theatres
Subscribers should update their paper address. At Tremont street TrewayT Theatre presents Texas Steer at 2 and 8 indoors. Boston Mesgum shows Ye Earl Trouble at 2 and 8. Boston Theatre on Washington street features Des Thompson in The Oh Homestead at 2 and 8. Paxx Texanne with Neil Burgess in The County Fair at 2 and 8. Grasp Urtna Hovss presents The Power of the Press at Washington street 2 and 7:45 followed by Kidnapped.
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Trewayt Theatre
Tremont Street
Texas Steer
Bostox Mesgum
Boston
Washington Street
Des Thompson
Oh Homestead
Paxx Texanne
Neil Burgess
From Most of the Turkish Provinces Harvests Reported
The clipping notes abundant harvests in Turkish provinces especially Asia Minor with a forecast that tithe revenue will surpass previous years by £500,000. It references an exchange about paying for a $5000 house, a remark about parents funding home costs, and other varied lines from newspapers and speakers. An India rubber plantation in Assam is described, with details on planting and growth since 1873 and projected profitability years ahead. The piece also includes a Weather/Cotton Fields verse and a drastic marriage- and crime-tinged anecdote from European travel.
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Asia Minor
Chicago Tribune
Garson
India
Assam
Himalayas
Speech offer to GOP on Russetti reform club address
The offer to supply copies of Governor Russetti's Reform Club speech to the Republican State Committee is seen as helpful to the party. The garbled quotes used by Candidate Allen and Boston Journal commentary on the stump are blamed for misrepresenting the speech, so the full text could strongly aid Republican efforts.
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Republican State Committee
Russetti
Reform Club
Allen
Boston Journal
Republican Party
Saturday Evening Gazette
Pension reforms prompt scrutiny by veterans groups
The report critiques the Billion Dollar Congress pension legislation as demoralizing and full of calculations. Commissioner Raum cites 1,208,707 Civil War veterans living, with 520,158 on pension rolls and 688,549 nonpensioned. He notes about 350,000 applications awaiting adjudication and predicts pension outlays of 133,473,085 this year will rise next year.
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Congress
Pension Bureau
Raum
Ray
Welcome to Naiade: France Friendship in New York Harbor
A quiet welcome by U S naval vessels for the French warship Naiade in New York Harbor underscores longstanding Franco American friendship. The scene contrasts with European fleet parades at Cronstadt and Portsmouth, highlighting U S isolation from ongoing continental quarrels.
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Naiade
New York Harbor
France
United States
Cronstadt
Portsmouth
Europe
Harmony in Pennsylvania Sparks Republican Rift Skirmish
The Scranton convention pitted Quay against anti Quay factions with the Boss backing his choice for Republican club presidency. The Philadelphia press, a veteran anti Quay outlet, laments the muted state of politics while claiming party harmony aims for statewide success amid lingering rivalries.
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Philadelphia
The
Ledger
Scranton
Quay
Difficulties in Chile Prompt Calls for Stability Doubts
A New York Herald Lima correspondent reports Balmaceda supporters in Lima arguing against the stability of Chile's current government. They claim internal dissensions persist despite the Congressional Party triumph, though separating reason from bias remains hard.
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Chile
New York Herald
Lima
Balmaceda
Chilean unrest and naval threats shadow new government
Wounds from the recent conflict will not heal quickly and bitter feelings rise as victorious leaders enforce reprisals. The defeated Chilean leaders claim the navy opposes the new government and could spark future revolts, with Iquique as a strategic base. Rail access to the port is a critical factor for any hostilities.
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Iquique
Lopes Chance To Debate Rus sell For State Chair Try
Democratic State Committee presents Mr Lopes with a chance to debate ex congressman Russell. Lopes would seize the moment to challenge Burpert and push for a public face to face clash. The row over Lopes leading the Republican convention would sharpen the political contrast.
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Democratic State Committee
Lopse
Lopes
Allen
Russell
Burpert
Loper
Lopez
Crapo
Mr. Allen Progress in Massachusetts Governor Campaign
The Republican gubernatorial candidate Mr Allen has begun a statewide tour to present his own issues. He avoids debate with Governor Russell, attacks tariff reforms, and at Amesbury raises a bold defense of his line, including a call to refund the direct tax of 1861 and critique Democratic alignment.
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Allen
Music Hall
Russe T
Haverhill
Music Tall
Amesbury
Russell
Boston Journal
New England
Democratic Party
Massachusetts
Congress
Massachusetts Voters Deserve Real Governor Choice
The author argues against endorsing a candidate who relies on a later flawed policy to win support. It warns that Massachusetts residents will not favor a governor who backed a wasteful refunding scheme amid large federal appropriations. The piece challenges perceived political cleverness and urges discernment.
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Massachusetts
Suffering and death in Oklahoma land rush crowds
Despatches describe water scarcity along the trail with horses and cattle dying for lack of water. At Chandler water sells for ten cents a glass and a hundred horses have dropped dead. Tecumseh survey brings 5000 claimants, with one killed and several injured in a race to land office. Guthrie also crowded with 600 people awaiting claims. A widow is beaten by a gun-wielding man amid the scramble.
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Oklahoma
Chandler
New York World
Tecumseh
Guthrie
Land Office
Brer Harre
Mr Spencer Opposes International Copyright Law
A discussion on international copyright features Mr Spencer and Mr Berle Spencer opposing the law. It argues the law will push authors to rely on publishers who promote popular works while sidelining newcomers. The piece notes Spencer will import stereotype plates to print in America without protection and critiques the law’s double manufacture burden.
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Herberle Spencer
Ilis
Ile
Spencer
Spencen
America
Sren- Cer
Old Maids' Society in Milford Conn Flourishing After 35 Years
A Milford Connecticut Old Maids' Society founded 35 years ago with 30 members and a $50 initiation fee remains active with 15 wives or widows, a $5000 treasury and notable charity work toward the poor. The piece humorously notes the lack of false teeth among members and questions celibacy’s profits while touching on anecdotes from Buffalo and Saginaw, plus a temperance restaurant dispute in New York.
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Milford
Conn
Connecticut
Poverty and reform critique in Lewiston Journal note
The passage reflects on poverty as unaltered by single tax or politics, citing a dying wife and emaciated children. It then praises the Lewiston Journal for its modern quarto form and robust growth, despite siding with the wrong political fence. It also mocks Herbert Spencer in cream colored gaiters as a sharp jab at evolution.
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Henry Groran
Lewiston Journal
Battle Lines and Abandoned Farms in Mass Politics
A compilation of political commentary from Boston papers discusses Governor Russell and challenger C H Allen, praising Massachusetts voters for choosing leaders while condemning campaign tactics. Abandoned farms in 860 towns highlight rural decline, with officials resisting proposed debates and noting local sentiment.
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Board of ‘Agriculture
Suffolk
Boston Advertiser
Eliot Insurance Company to Wind Up After 40 Years
TRE ELIOT INSURANCE COMPANY announces wind up after forty years of operation. Established 1851 as United Interest Insurance, later Eliot Fire and Eliot Insurance, with offices moved across Kilby and State streets. Directors note high agency costs and brokerage as key expense while dividends totaling over 960000 have been paid. President George to oversee settlement after twenty five years of service.
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TRE Eliot Insurance Company
United Interest Insurance Company
Washington and
Essex Streets
William Parker
Calvin W. Haven
Amos Cummings
Jeffrey R. Brackett
Charles L. Hayward
Thomas Hopkinson
William A. Howe
Daniel Davies
John M. Bethune
David Sears, Jr
Robert Codman
George A. Curtis
C. E. King
William Carleton
Amos Cotting
W. N. Jameson
Mr. Codman
Eliot Fire Insurance Company
Willam Parker
Greenleaf C. George
William R. Bliss
William M. Lathrop
George Shaw
Governor Russell Challenge Rejected by Republican State Committee
The Springfield Union reports the Republican State Committee declined Governor Russell’s proposal for joint discussion of campaign issues. The paper says Republicans won’t assist the Democratic campaign and criticizes Democratic managers for rejecting the Governor’s challenge as expected. It notes political maneuvering and the idea that surprising opponents can alter expectations.
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Russell
C. H. Allen
Jos. O. Borner
Jr. Oris Warpwe
Springfield
Lexington's New Pastor Seeks Ordination October 1
The Rev. Irving Meredith has accepted the call to Hancock Church in Lexington and will be ordained Thursday evening October 1. A council will convene in the afternoon, and Rev. Dr. R. R. Meredith, father of the pastor, will preach the sermon. Rev. Dr. Gregg, former Park Street Church pastor, is among invited guests.
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Lexington
Lexcia
Irving Meredith
Hancock
Town
R. R. Meredith
Gregg
Park Street Church
This Week's Business Failures Reported Nationally
New York notes 210 U.S. failures and 34 in Canada, totaling 244 across the United States and Dominion of Canada for the past seven days. This compares with 239 last week and 214 the prior week. year ago the totals were 219 with 192 in the United States and 27 in Canada.
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New York
R.G. Dan & Co
E. Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency
United States
Canada
Dominion of Canada
The Value of Joint Debates
A discussion on joint political debates notes they draw voters from both parties exposing arguments to both sides. It argues debates reduce party bias and encourage informed judgment, conviction, and defensible beliefs. The net benefit depends on policy soundness and each side’s willingness to participate.
Maybrick Case Appeal For Justice In Mercy Plea
The Maybrick petition argues for commutation from death to life imprisonment, stating Mrs. Maybrick was not proved guilty of poisoning her husband. The Home Secretary acknowledged possible reasonable doubt about arsenic causing death, a crucial admission cited in the mercy appeal.
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Maybrick
Home Secretary
A MODEL GOVERNOR praised in Harpers Weekly
An article characterizes a model governor as a man of high character, acknowledged ability, and public experience. It highlights his appeal to reform-minded Republicans, speaking ability, popular sympathy, and attractive demeanor, noting some disagreement over minor appointments and that unseating him would be easy for Massachusetts Republicans.
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Harpers Weekly
Massachusetts
Fast Trains in the South Spur Eastern Rail Upgrades
The New York Central leads the field with rapid plans for a faster Lake Shore route between Buffalo and Chicago. If the line is improved to seventeen hours coast to coast, railroads will face pressure to shorten East to West travel times. This could spur Southern railroads to speed up schedules.
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New York Central
Lake Shore
Buffalo
Chicago
Lake City
Scranton convention reveals reform minded officers
A fragment notes that federal officeholders organized gangs of heelers for a Scranton convention, supplying free railroad tickets and beer, plus paying hotel bills, illustrating an unexpected growth of civil service reform.
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Iisoard
Scranton
Boston Bull Terrier Controversy and City Life Reflections
A Boston audience recalls an old knife-grinder, famed for strength, and notes the American Kennel Club’s stance on bull-dog terriers. The piece argues the breed's long history and supports the Boston Terrier Club's established points while criticizing some modern kennel biases. It wryly ponders a black list for horse and wagon users and mocks city paving and tar-infused nights.
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American Kennel Club
New York
Boston
Boston Bull Terrier Club
Kennel Club
Boston Terrier Club
Theatrical Gossips Ahead at Tremont and Nearby Stages
The article previews upcoming Boston theatre offerings including Robson’s She Stoops to Conquer at Tremont with Covent Garden origin scenes and original epilogue, plus Millie Rhea’s Judith A Daughter of Israel and new plays at Globe and Museum theatres. It notes County Fair at Park Theatre, Aunt Abby and Otis matinee, Margaret Fleming at Chickering Hall, Natural Gas at Grand, and a Globe week of Margaret Mather repertoire.
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Stuart Robson
Tremont Theatre
Boston
Robson
Covent Garden Theatre
London
Miss Waldron
Miss Busby
Voegtlin
Mr. Robson
Tony Lumpkin
Miss Hardcastle
Messrs
Thomas E. Webber
Aubrey Boucicault
George 8. Woodward
May Waldron
Amy Busby
Globe Theatre
Millie
Rhea
5. B. Alexander
Judith
Israel
Newport
Mle
Park Theatre
Abby
Otis
Margaret Mather
Leah the Forsaken
Nance Oldfield
Mrs Harrison Visits Lexington in 19th Century Tour
Mrs Benjamin Harrison and companions tour Lexington stopping at the Russell House Cary Library and Hayes estate. They view Clark House Suckman Tavern and Revolutionary artifacts then dine at the Russell House before returning to Auburndale via Arlington with ex Governors Brackett and wife.
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Lexington
Benjamin Harrison
A. Staples
Porter
Auburndale
Cobb
Russell House
Colonel Tower
Hayes Estate
Battle Ground
Clark House
Suckman
Cary Library
Town Hall
Harrison
Brackett
Arlington
Munroe Tavern
Clergy appointee on Congress Exposition Council
The Rev. William C. Winslow of this city is named to the Council of the Congress Auxiliary for the Chicago Exposition in the History and Archeology Department. Mrs. Crowe, formerly Kate Bateman, returns to the London stage in Henry James's The American. Fifteen years ago she lost much of her fortune aiding family in a dangerous Sadler's Wells venture. New Move In Political Controversy. Ex-Governor Ingersoll ex-Judge Stoddard and State's Attorney Doolittle attend Civil Superior Court with quo warranto writs in cases of Maryin H. Sanger against E. Stevens Henry and R. Jay Walsh against J. J. Phelan. Doolittle asks returnable Oct. 6. Judge Thayer grants.</S>
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William C. Winslow
Congress
Crowe
Kate Bateman
United States
England
London
Henry James
New Haven
Genn
Ingersoll
Stoddard
Doolittle
Civil Superior Court
Maryin H. Sanger
E. Stevens Henry
Staite
John J. Phelan
R. Jay Walsh
Mr. Doolittle
Thayer
Lemlinson
Cunard to Build Four New Steamers for Boston and New York
London dispatch misreported two ships. company offices denied. New information confirms contracts for four new steamers, two for New York and two for Boston. They will boast seventeen knot speed, four knots faster than the current fleet, enabling a weekly Boston service with four ships.
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London
Cunard Steamship Company
Boston
New York
Flee T
Star Course announces season lineup of lectures and concerts
The Star Course programme is released with a long list of events beginning Oct 12. Notable items include Mme Lillian Nordica with 9% orchestra led by Herr Ed Gruenberg, John J Ingalls in Oct, De Vere Campanini Company in Oct, Rev. George C Lorimer in Nov, Laura Dainty with Bay State Concert Company, and a grand close with 22 musicians including Ae a Greklost and others in Feb plus the Nye Burbank duo and Shaughran in February.
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Mme
Lillian Nordica
Herr Ed. Gruenberg
Boston
John J. Ingalls
de Vere-Campanini Convert Company
Clementine de Vere
Disner Campanini
George C. Lorimer
D.D. Navy
Laura Dainty
Bay State Concert Company
George Riddle
Thomas Dixon, Jr
Rome
J. Williams Macy
New York
William 8. Green
Brooklyn
Edward W. Emerson
New York Philharmonic Club
J. W. Chutchill
Mole Chamber Music Concert Club
Clara Poole
George R Wendling
Dan
Olive Homans
Lord Fauntleroy
Bacon
George A. Copeland, Jr
Wesley K. Higgins
Misa Louise Horner
Newton Wilcox
George Alfred Pettingill
Dion Boucicault
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Reese
Post Publishing Company
Mr. Blair
Miss Urquhart
Paris
Depew
Athens
Greece
Grimes
Dingley
Wenderby
Mand
Alfred
Coralie Jones
Beatrix
California
Central Park
Betheseda Fountain
Mail
Buer
Westphalia
Neukirchan
Halbeism
Georgia
Atlanta Journal
Boston Post
Pennsylvania
MR. Lodge
MR. Allen
MR. Spencer
Lincoln
Neb
Howard MacQueary
Saginaw
Jess
Herbert Spencer
Senator Hoar
Thia
Colonel Ailen
Halle
Toby
Greenhalge
Berkeley
Psychical Society
Taverner
Arthur W. Pinero
Kostan
Margaret Fleming
Chickering Hall
Donnelly
Girard
Cunard
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