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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1891
Page
4
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Listings for Tremont Theatre Hollis Street Theatre Globe Theatre Boston Theatre Museum Park Theatre Grand Museum Cylorama of Jerusalem Horticultural Hall Mechanics Hall spread across Tremont Street and downtown venues. Shows include Dorothy The Senator The Still Alarm Georges Thatchers Minstrels New Lamps for Old The Open Gate Ours Tony Pastors Company and The Colleen Bawn plus flower shows and a dog kennel exhibition. Multiple daily 2 and 7 45 showtimes at each venue.
One proposed strike objective in central Pennsylvania coal mines aims to end the truck system. The practice ties workers’ real wages to company store prices, often paid as store orders rather than cash, letting the company largely set wage value. Legislation in West Virginia attempted a fix but was ruled unconstitutional.
A conservative view argues Italy's recall of its envoy in Washington is a formal diplomatic protest, not a trigger for broad conflict. It notes Sicilian murder victims and U.S. naturalization, warns against abrupt severing of ties, and questions Italy's grounds while urging Blaine to pursue calm, lawful resolution within constitutional bounds.
In the Massachusetts House debate on a bill regulating railroad workers hours, Mr McAnally argues no legislation can set a universal day. He cites carpenters seeking eight hours, others working longer, and warns fixed hours would overwork some while depriving others of a living. The speaker supports laissez faire over uniform hours.
Hearings on creating a Boston rapid transit commission show broad support from all interests. Legislature will weigh plan details with little real disagreement. Salary discussions appear minor as the commission, if effective, should pay for itself many times over and justify high priced experts.
Washington reports ex-Congressman McKinley plans to push the tariff act as the issue in the Ohio campaign this fall and to force the Republican party to adopt the same stance in the next year’s presidential race. Doubts linger on Harrison and Blaine’s willingness to back the plan, which hinges on McKinley’s candidacy for governor.
The passage argues the tariff clash will sharpen lines in Ohio and force the Republicans to renounce McKinley or confront the issue in 1892. The piece predicts a broader party realignment if the tariff dispute persists into the next year.
Earl Granville a trusted Liberal leader and long time Gladstone ally died yesterday. The peer who succeeded Palmerston as Foreign Secretary in 1851 led in the Lords for decades, shaped policy on Home Rule, and remained a steadfast ally to Gladstone despite debates over reforms. His life is described as useful though not brilliant, reflecting aristocratic service and commitment.
The writer details Lord Granville's political roles from Palmerston to Gladstone, noting positions as Colonial Secretary and Foreign Secretary, plus court honors. He also recalls Granville as a witty after dinner speaker, his social standing, and the ideal public life he left. The piece shifts to vivid Boston scenes, contrasting mourning customs with a fall of color in street life and a curious anecdote about a marching van carrying painter’s still life rather than a death wagon.
A London Saturday Review critique misstates American affairs by claiming New Orleans jurors failed their duty and endorsing mob rule. The piece argues mob justice is barbarous and untrustworthy, urging readers to reconsider after American reactions reach London.
A quoted remark from the New York Sun mocks dramatic schools suggesting that exposing oneself to actors in training might actually nurture tolerance for imperfect performances. The exchange highlights a lighthearted debate over acting and appreciation.
A proposal from the Workmen's Congress at Paris calls for fixing a minimum wage. The measure could bar employment for those earning less than the set minimum, though if the minimum lies below current wages it might be harmless.
The speaker notes a pattern of Russian troop concentrations on the Austrian frontier whenever Bulgaria has new disturbances, claiming the plots are not hatched by Russia but occur by fortunate coincidence and criticizes the world’s cynical nature.
Philadelphia hosts a reception at the Fine Arts Club to honor Miss Juni Marlowe as she returns to the stage. The spotlight follows her persona amid public acclaim while hopes rise she remains true to Boston.
The Providence Journal urges Rhode Island authorities to stop prize-fighting on Sundays. The report notes Rager Williams and his religious allies losing influence in the state as this issue gains attention.
A light editorial riff notes that while today is April Fools Day a notable share of fools appear daily. The piece playfully observes pranks and witty misdirections across ordinary moments, inviting readers to enjoy humor without malice.
Boston readers share regret over Edwin Booths announced retirement hoping it is temporary while praising his dignified career. The piece notes his quiet nature and strong influence on the profession and urges a return to Boston to revisit old haunts and connections.
Xaver Scharwenka presented a two handed recital featuring his own Opus 9 and 49 works along with Schumann Carnival Liszt Ricordanza and a Scharwenka Valse Caprice. Critics praised refined taste brilliancy and occasional bravura while noting gaps in depth of thought and lyrical feeling. The performance drew strong applause and repeated encores.
Henry Schuecker of the Boston Symphony Orchestra headlines a recital at Chickering Hall with Rose Stewart soprano Emanuel Fiedler violin Leo Schulz cello B L Whelpley organ and M Zach piano. The program features a first performance in Boston of a harp violin cello trio plus Liszt Twenty third Psalm and songs by Rubinstein and Lassen. de Pachmann gives a farewell Chopin recital tomorrow at 3 PM.
A collage of quirky notes from Philadelphia and beyond describes Battenburg’s eruption, Henry’s measles, Adams mistaken for Washington, a nine year old’s assassination attempt su brief, Tabor’s slippers, a sleep fasting contest, and a beggar scene on Broadway. It cites Tariff ingenuity by a Maine native in Arizona and Talley rand residence hunts in Philadelphia. The Times notes Talleyrand’s poverty and possible button shop link in his short stay in the city.
Brookline held a town meeting to elect officers with 1805 votes cast, the largest turnout ever. Moderator Moses Williams and secretary Benjamin F. Baker oversaw the proceedings as eight candidates contested Selectman, plus independent bids for assessors. The caucus nominees swept the offices, with Horace James leading the Selectmen slate and Nathaniel Francis prominently supported for the old board.
Frank H. Higginson, 60, a retired Boston merchant, died by self-inflicted gunshot at his Hotel Hamilton room on Clarendon Street and Commonwealth Avenue. Found by his brother John A. Higginson, he appeared unconscious with a right temple wound. death followed shortly. He left a wife, a son, and two daughters in Brookline. Medical Examiner Draper deemed an inquest unnecessary given the evident self-inflicted nature of the wound.
A Finance Committee hearing reviewed the house bill to create a rapid transit commission for Boston and vicinity. Linus M. Chila urged an expert panel, Mayor Matthews masked no new costs, and West End Street Railway President Whitney backed the plan noting underground work under the Greathead system could cost about two million dollars per mile. He called for a liberal appropriation up to thirty thousand dollars and a state share of that amount.
March 31 report predicts fair and warmer in Maine with southeast winds. New Hampshire Vermont Massachusetts Rhode Island expect light rain and warmer southeast winds. Connecticut and Eastern New York to have rain and slightly warmer east winds with cautionary signals from Narragansett to Delaware Breakwater.
The South End churches drop Fast Day services at Berkeley Temple and join in union services led by D. L. Moody at Tremont Temple Thursday morning. Funeral of H. S. Ruffin held at St. Andrew's Church with burial at Mount Auburn. Ex-Mayor Hart becomes Boston postmaster, with C. W. Ernst as assistant. American Peace Society adopts Tobey death resolutions. Dr. A. P. Peabody to attend funeral. Robarts Harper to lecture in Star Course and present extra views after Belgium, Holland, and the Rhine images.
Funeral services for Elias Merwin were held yesterday morning at Trinity Church conducted by Rev. Phillips Brooks. The remains were taken to Pittsfield for burial with pallbearers including Judge Bennett, Judge Lowell, Causten Browne, W. S. Dexter, Robert Codman, and George Ed. Shattuck.
Mr J J Hayes opens a series of readings from Shakspere comedies in Mason Hamlin Hall after spring vacation at Harvard. The first reading will be Twelfth Night with hearing on Tuesday evening April 21. Subsequent Friday and Thursday nights feature As You Like It Much Ado About Nothing and A Midsummer Night's Dream.
The forecast for today calls for cloudy skies with rain in Northern New England with southeasterly winds and a slight temperature change, and cloudy with rain in Southern New England with easterly winds and slight change. Thursday should be cloudy without precipitation. The synopsis notes a weakening western storm near stationary, with low pressure readings across the region, several storms on the map, and generally unsettled conditions inland but calmer coastwise.
Albany report from March 31 outlines a state enumeration plan for legislative apportionment. It calls for a May 1891 census collecting sex age citizenship and occupation, with enumerators appointed by county clerks and returns filed with county clerks.
Concord N H March 31 The New Hampshire House voted 190 to 41 to adopt the Australian ballot bill from the table on roll call An amendment by Mr Scott of Peterboro to require a plurality in case of ties for electing representatives and ward officers was adopted Also an amendment replacing sections of the bill from the minority committee was adopted after a prolonged debate and filibuster the bill passed
Providence E R L reports Governor Davis will not sign a warrant without a hearing for Thomas Garnett next Friday in the State House. If Garnett fails to justify surrender, he may seek a writ of habeas corpus. Officer Sibley delivered requisition papers bearing the state seal and secretary of state signature, noting Connecticut and New York laws.
In New York on March 31 a Chicago Methodist Ministers' meeting heard Rev. Dr. Mendenhall claim authorship of The Breadwinners. Harper & Bros. deny the claim, so the true author remains unresolved.
A petition was filed in Concord before Judge Blodgett seeking a temporary injunction to stop the relay of iron between North Weare and Henniker by the Concord & Montreal and Manchester & North Weare railroads or either. The court granted the request and issued the injunction.
The flower show at Horticultural Hall features a striking display of early spring blooms in the lower hall and an upper hall arrangement of azaleas boronias cyclamens orchids and cut flowers. Chief exhibitors include N T Kidder John L Gardner Weld Gilmore Mrs Durant and A W Spencer. Fifty azaleas in all shades come from the Francis B Hayes estate and palms from the Hunnewells enhance the collection.
In Baltimore a partisan battle pits Harrison administration backers against anti-Harrison Republicans. Primary meetings select delegates for district and state conventions to April 8, with the national convention to decide Harrison's successor. Allegations of ballot stuffing and arrests follow chaotic polling, including fights, fines, and Civil Service officials observing active government employees at the polls.
Customs officers prepare for the McKinley tariff changes as sugar with free entry is released using No 14 D S test samples. Higher grade sugars are detained until authorized delivery, with duties paid on any above No 1 U S. Over 100000 barrels in bond in Chicago await midnight implementation and rapid release to retailers.
The Post correspondent lists multiple fires on March 31. In Lynn a building owned by Sylvester Lewis at 80 Myrtle street suffered a small blaze with damages under 100 dollars. Adams barn burned, seven cows and other livestock perished, losses around 5000 dollars. In Torrington Farnham House stables lost three valuable horses, about 1800 dollars. East Weare Raymond House at John Clough’s, Boston, burned. 800 dollars insured of 1600 losses. Tranby Croft near Doncaster, home of Arthur Wilson, partly destroyed amid baccarat scandal fame.
The alarm from Box 843 reported a small fire in a two and a half story building corner Market and Faneuil streets Brighton caused by workmen accidentally setting fire to the tin roof. Damage was $15. An additional alarm from Box 128 at 5 am reported a kettle boilover fire at 9 Swett Street South Boston causing $5 damage.
Watertown March 31 special to the Post George Tarlton assumed charge as postmaster receiving official effects from James F Lynch. The office will move to the opposite street side into Barnards block quarters prepared there. Lynch departs honored for improving local mail service.
The United States district court on March 31 heard the grand jury return sixty two indictments largely for internal revenue law violations. Notable cases include counterfeit nickel events, embezzling letters, post office break ins, and counterfeiting schemes. Sentences varied with guilty pleas and suspended terms in several liquor law violations.
Commonwealth court adjourned after a criminal docket was completed with justices Allen Knowlton Morton and Lartrop presiding. Municipal Court lists case numbers and parties including Dalton v Sturter Fitzvantarick O Neil v Doherty Bacon v Pratt Deimmon v Childs Johan v Dalton Stiles v Ball Marsby Wray Noyes v Carey Johnson v Packard Seymour v Currier Lynch v Stearns Stevens v Smith Tombs v Connolly French with Daltons and others appearing before Burke and Hayes.
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