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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1887
Page
4
The notice lists daily and weekly subscription prices, including One Year nine dollars for daily and One Year one dollar fifty for weekly issues. It states payments at sender’s risk and to make checks payable to the Post Publishing Company with financial and commercial departments on pages six and seven and Shin News on page three.
The Globe Theatre audience saw Mr. Wilson Barrett perform Claude Melnotte in The Lady of Lyons for the first time in this country. His portrayal emphasized ambition over sentiment, with restrained passion and tasteful scene descriptions though hampered by imperfect elocution. Miss Eastlake as Pauline impressed as did the overall performance, while Charles Hudson’s Beauscant remained only mediocrity. The run continues with The Color Sergeant, A Clerical Error and Chatterton tonight.
The article reports a confirmed assassination attempt on the Czar during exercise in the park at Gatschina Palace by an army officer, noting the risk of weakening protection from within. It also covers M Antoine's expulsion from the German Reichstag and potential Berlin return, plus the Boston and Albany railroad trial of steam heating and electric lighting, praising the new systems as safer and more practical.
A year after forming under its charter the Grant Monument Association has met only with a quorum seven times. The fund stands at 120845 dollars and 15 cents, with 5000 dollars pledged by Western Union Telegraph Company not yet paid. A member proposed speculative use of funds, which failed, marking one of the most complete collapses in memorial ventures. The effort originally aimed to locate General Grant's tomb in Central Park, but once achieved the project waned and became a local affair.
The government won a solid victory in the House of Commons with a 108 vote majority to impose closure on the Irish coercion bill debate. Starm was set to press for a second reading Monday, while Home Rulers warned of strong opposition as some bill provisions may be amended. Chicago prepares for a municipal election as eight years of mayor Camure Harrison end his term. Republicans nominate a candidate while Democrats falter seeking a renomination.
The race pits Rocke a Republican against Nelson a Socialist, with Mayor Hargrison proposing Republicans join Democrats to back him. His offer to lead the city out of the dilemma may fail amid Democratic council demoralization, risking Rocke’s likely victory.
After a year of illness, Carles S. Farrenito is formally appointed Secretary of the Treasury, with salary rise from 4500 to 8000. He is praised for capable leadership while acting as a substitute. Isaac Maynard becomes Second Controller, succeeding Farrcuino at a lower pay, noted for capacity and legal mind. The shift requires no policy disturbance.
The Massachusetts Legislature backs a bill to provide detention stations and police matrons for all women arrested in cities over 30 000 population. Boston leads with a house of detention and senior matron appointment by approval of twenty five women of good standing. The measure aims to humane treatment but raises concern over state control of police salaries.
Speculation swirls over Governor Hu's choice on the high license bill now forwarded by the New York Legislature. The measure narrowly leaned party line in the Senate, with fewer Republicans opposing it than in the House, yet outside politics it enjoys broad support from Democrats and Republicans alike. Marketed as nonpartisan, it drew backing from citizens and papers across parties, with Prohibitionists and liquor interests among its critics. The New York Times notes the governor faces a potential veto decision.
The article argues that injuring the party in the State would also ruin the governor politically. It suggests he should veto the measure to avoid accusations of Democratic subservience to liquor interests. The New York World laments the difficulty of persuading voters that opposition isn’t dictated by saloon influence and frames the veto as necessary to counter such charges.
A French traveler sleeps for a week in London with doctors baffled by cataleptic and hypnotic signs. Reports describe eye reactions to light, contracted vessels, and a body equally affected, sparking debate on hypnotism and potential long naps. The piece also notes Holy Week theater attractions and the arrival of Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show with 140 Indians and numerous animals aboard the State of Nebraska.
In Sparkill New York a resident crossed Sparkill Creek and faced a nightly ghost. He threw a stone at the figure, sparking a scuffle. The man overpowered the specter, who pleaded for mercy and revealed the ruse. The ghost hunter is spared in exchange for quitting the haunting.
The coming week centers on Mme. Sarah Bernhardt at Hollis Street with seven performances featuring Fedora Adrienne Le Couvreur Frou-Frou Camille Théodora and Théodora again. Park Theatre hosts Mr. and Mrs. W J Florence for a week launching Mighty Dollar Dombey and Son Our Governor and The Flirt with a Saturday benefit. Boston Theatre advertises Margaret Mather in Romeo and Juliet The Honeymoon Leah the Forsaken Lady of Lyons Macbeth. Globe Theatre premieres Ruddigore with Brocolini and noted sopranos Carle Jessenne Lamont. Howard promises a three-show minstrel bill Bijou also offers a new act.
Globe offers Mr Wilson Barrett in The Lady of Lyons in the afternoon and Chatterton A Clerical Error and The Color Sergeant in the evening. Museum shows The Magistrate in the afternoon and Caste and Robert Macaire in the evening. Hollis Street features The Gypsy Baron and Park presents Prince Karl with Mr Richard Mansfield. Boston variety at Bijou Bertha the Sewing Machine Girl. Museum tonight with Mr Wilson in Caste and Robert Macaire.
The April Century issue features a Hawthorne portrait and Lathrop’s article analysis, detailing Motley and Bennoch photograph variations from May 19, 1860. It discusses portraits, memorabilia, and context on Hawthorne’s life, publishers, and friends, with notes on Canterbury and other historical homes. The piece surveys colonial seating ranks and religious hierarchy in early New England meeting houses, plus literary items by Mark Twain and Stock ton.
The piece notes changes at the Museum company with Vanderfelt leaving after tensions over roles. Miss Davenport begins Park Theatre engagement with Fedora and other plays, and Richard Mansfield visits April 25 for The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. George Riddle appears at Hollis Street. Coghlan and Wilson Barrett also have dates.
The second volume of Mr. W. S. Stoddard’s Lives of the Presidents profiles John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. It portrays them as principled, capable leaders who shared patriotic motives despite political differences, noting their early life as country boys from modest means, raised with simple habits and strict economy, and both marrying.
The review praises Stoddard for balancing Jefferson and Adams with historical facts over gossip. It highlights Jefferson’s home life at Monticello, his stance against slavery, and the shared traits with Adams as educated, temperate leaders. The portraits, based on Stuart engravings, align with Stoddard’s biographies. Published by White, Stokes & Allen in New York. price $1.25.
A compact column blends social commentary with humorous notes. It cites postmasters salaries in Illinois and Arkansas, quips about women’s protection and mind reading, political jabs at Blaine and Sherman, seasonal maple sugar trends, and brief snippets from Puck, Tid-Bits, and St. Albans Messenger, plus a stray reference to a Boston New York moon contrast.
The Providence Journal argues two clear choices in Rhode Island politics. One side upholds corrupt machine rule, the other champions purity honesty and efficiency. The people must decide and beat them once for all.
A draft note urges studying major questions during the next session. It argues a few months of careful inquiry by Fiftieth Congress members is better than extra sessions or trips to Washington. Include practical solutions and heed public wants.
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