Beau Brummell at Globe Delights Critics and Fans
The Globe Theatre admired Clyde Fitch and Richard Mansfield in Beau Brummell. Fitch’s play blends history with drama, preserving Brummell’s vanity yet humane traits. Mansfield’s performance, coupled with strong characterizations, earned high praise and emotional, restrained intensity.
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Clyde Fitch
Richard Mansfield
Globe Theatre
Fitch
Mansfield
Beau
Beau Brummell
Marianna Vincent
Bean
Brummell
Sir Walter
Mortimer
Old Vincent
Marianna
Valen
Baron Chevrial
Mr. Mansfield
Wales
Vincent
W. J. Ferguson
Mr. Crompton
Oliver Vincent
Miss Cameron
Miss Measor
Daily publication notice of matter and payments
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Post Publishing Company
WaenmacTron
Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
Editors Notice on Submissions and Anonymity
The editor will not return manuscripts and will ignore anonymous communications. Writers must provide full name and address with each letter for good faith, though not for publication.
Notice to report Post access in Boston area
Anyone unable to buy The Post at news stands in Boston and nearby cities, on street cars or railroad trains, or in other usual places, should report the fact to this office.
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Boston
Amusements Today Tremont and City Theatres
The listing shows multiple venues in Boston presenting plays and acts today. Notable acts include Rudolf Aronson's Comic Opera Company in Poor Jonathan at Tremont Theatre, William H Crane in The Senator at Hollis Street Theatre, Richard Mansfeld in Beau Brummell at Globe Theatre, and Frank Daniels in Little Puck at Grand Opera House. Additional attractions include A Midnight Bell at Boston Theatre, New Lamps for Old at Boston Museum, and The Stowaway at Athenaeum. The Corsican Brothers plays at Graxo Museum venue, plus charity music at the Church via Ward 16 Associated Charities. closing hours extend to 10:30.
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Holls Street
Hollis Street
William H. Crane
the Senator
Globe Theatre
Washington Street
Richard Mansfeld
Corsican Brothers
Cyclorama OF
Jerusalem
Tremont Street
City Aldermen Approve Most Mayor Appointments
Most heads of departments and board members were quickly approved by Aldermen. Exceptions were City Surveyor Davis Overseer Humphreys and Superintendent Flanders. Reconsideration will occur at the next Aldermen meeting to address what is called a mistake in yesterday’s action.
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Mr. Davis
Humphreys
Flanders
Davis
Municipal Budget Highlights Nine Dollar Tax Limit
The Mayor transmits annual department estimates for the next year noting the city can fund current expenses under the nine dollar tax cap. He recalls a prior plan to borrow when funds were tight and explains changes due to department consolidation and fiscal-year shift. The plan funds school accommodations and street department needs including watering, cleaning, and police service previously denied by the police board.
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Harr
Board of Police
Legislative Smoke Talks Expose March Committee Expenses
A March expense statement from the Legislature shows total spending of 160225 with 106773 charged to one manufacturers committee. Hotel bills 341 28 and travel 627 95 plus 6290 carriage hire and 2955 for cigars draw scrutiny. Education and Charitable Institutions committees saved on travel. Drainage committee spent 14 on cigars, prompting regret.
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Committee On Drainage
Paying the Piper and the Republican Tariff
The editorial argues six months into the Republican tariff act that consumers pay higher prices for essentials like carpets and crockery while wages lag. It notes labor troubles rise, tin plate prices shift, Ohio wool issues confront protection, and Treasury receipts lag behind last year by 30 million, with broader fiscal strain from ongoing expenditures.
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Ohio
Treasury
Notable Overpricing of Hotel Bills Sparks Concern
A fragment notes hotel charges reaching twelve dollars for meals and rooms. It claims excessive smoking relative to food intake harms the di gestion and endangers the nervous system, signaling public health and cost concerns.
Mr Blaines Position and Federal Powers Questioned
In a letters column Mr Sipney D S argues the federal government cannot intervene in Louisiana justice regarding leaders of the March 13 mob. He says treaties alone do not create indictable offenses and Congress must enact laws to enforce such treaties, a remedy he expects will be sought this session.
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Sipney D. S.attuck
Blraine
Louisiana
United States
Congress
Washington
The Cambridge Kindergartens in Budget Battle
Cambridge faces budget cuts as $4,000 for kindergarten support is removed to fund a new $20,000 High School furnish. Four of six kindergartens, founded by Mrs. Quincy Shaw and adopted by the city after eleven years, serve Portuguese East Cambridge and Marsh/Dublin districts, with parents opposing the loss of these valued schools.
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Cambridge
Quincy Shaw
Marsh
Dublin
Kindergartens Shaping Public Education for Citizenship
A discussion on the value of kindergartens in public education notes their role in immigrant adaptation and early moral training. It cites San Francisco figures showing low petty crime among trained children and urges Cambridge to expand existing kindergartens and set a city example.
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Kindergarten Association
San Francisco
Leland Stanford
Hearst
Cambridge
Clumsy Government Work Sparks Public Cost Debate
The Massachusetts tax loss from Concord prison methods is echoed by a New York Evening Post critique of replacing steam presses with hand roller presses for government printing. The shift, desired by Knights of Labor, allegedly raises annual costs by 470000 dollars plus 80000 for new facilities, adds overtime, and yields counterfeit risks and unusable silver certificates.
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Massachusetts
Concord
New York Evening Post
Evening Post
Britons' empire debate fuels Newfoundland tension
The article cites Mr Henry LavovucuEre arguing against imperial federation and colonial wealth. He claims Britain gains nothing from most colonies and only the United States benefits from independence. He predicts potential shifts in Newfoundland policy as English opinion hardens toward colonial ties.
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Henry LavovucuEre
England
Truth
Great Britain
United States of America
Mr. Lanouchere
Newfoundland
Queen Victoria Interferes in Labor Commission Pick
The piece suggests royal meddling in British politics, noting Victoria’s interference could harm respected figures like Mr David by denying him a seat on the Royal Labor Commission. It cites Lord Palmerston and Grapstone as examples of courtly disapproval and political friction.
Theatrical partners JEEFERSON and FLor ENCE split
After next season the notable theatrical partnership between JEEFERSON and FLor ENCE will end, ending a run of English comedies. While the duo produced creditable works, the overall results did not fully meet expectations, and each artist is expected to produce finer work separately.
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Jeeferson
Florence
BurnE Emerges as Leading Republican Presidential Hopeful
The fragment positions BurnE as a popular Republican candidate for the presidency, signaling strong support within party ranks and rising momentum ahead of primary deadlines. Further details on policy stances or official endorsements are not provided in the text.
Tariff Reform Stance Foretold In 19th Century Debate
The speaker signals a clear tilt toward tariff reform and anticipates a credible but ultimately losing clash with Mr. Cleveland, highlighting a political pivot and expected contest in the era’s tariff policy battle.
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Cleveland
Taverners View on New Massachusetts Bishop and Games
A Boston writer muses on the selection of a new Massachusetts bishop and the duties of church leadership. He reflects on morals, manners, and a shared mission with Tav erner, then pivots to a discussion of Halwar a chesslike game, noting women excel and a friend’s temper after losing to his wife. He cites a Troy boxing match where Dixon beat McCarthy and warns on self control and effort as paths to success.
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Massachusetts
Boston
Taverner
Episcopalians
Jacques
Troy
Dixon
New York
McCarthy
The
New York Sun
Beacon Street
Cambridge
Testimonial to Edwin Booth Proposed by Boston Editor
Curt GUILD, editor at the Commercial Bulletin, writes April 6 1891 from Boston, offering to join others in organizing a testimonial to Edwin Booth. He praises Booth as a dramatic artist and noble man and recalls witnessing his debut at the Boston Museum and their years of friendship.
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Mr. Taverner
Sir
Edwin Booth
Isial
Tressel
Boston Museum
Curtiis Guild
Commercial Bulletin
Boston
Governor Long Defends Arsenic Editorial Stand
In a letter dated April 6 1891 political figure Joan D Lona responds to a Post editorial about her remarks before a Legislative Committee on Arsenic in wallpaper. She disputes italics indicating paid content, explains her inference, and regrets if mistaken.
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Governor Long
Legislative Committee
Mr. Hale
Beverly Yacht Club 1891 Race Fixtures Schedule
The Beverly Yacht Club announced the 1891 race calendar with dates and venues. Key events include open sweepstakes at Monument Beach and Marblehead, Buzzard s Bay championships, and multiple championship races from June to September.
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Beverly Yacht Club
Monument Beach
Marblehead
Butler Club Dinner to Feature Prominent Speakers May Day
The Butler Club dinner on May 1 will host notable figures including Senator Pefter of Kansas and General Butler. Corporal James Tanner will be among the speakers as discussion centers on the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railroad deal from Kansas citizens' view.
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Butler Club
Senator Pefter
Kansas
Citizens of
General Butler
Corporal James Tanner
Chicago Death Rate Reaches Historic High
The Chicago death rate last week set a record at 41.60 per 1000 per year with 960 total deaths, 509 from throat and lung diseases, followed by a noted decline in the rate today.
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Chicago
Chivaco
Mr McGlenen's Benefit at Boston Theatre
Mr H A McGlenen, noted Boston Theatre business agent, held a benefit last evening before a large friendly audience including His Excellency the Governor and the Adjutant-General. After A Midnight Bell's second act he spoke briefly, recalling his twenty five years of prior honors. The show featured Hoyt's village farce and performances by J Dilllon, F Lane, J W Hague, Fanny McIntyre, and Percy Haswell, with George Richards praised for Deacon Lemuel Tidd. the sewing school interlude included singing of old ballads.
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M’glenen
H. A. M’glenen
Boston
McGlewen
Hoyv
Richard J. Dillon
Frank Lane
J. W. Hague
Fanny McIntyre
Percy Haswell
George Richards
Deacon Lemuel Tidd
Little Puck at the Park at Park Theatre
Mr Frank Daniels and his company presented Little Puck at the Park Theatre last evening. The farce, unchanged since Boston, remains lively though largely familiar with new songs and dances. Daniels displays a distinct style, supported credibly by Miss Bessie Lawson and the rest of the cast.
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Park
Frank Daniels
Park Theatre
Boston
Daniels
Bessie Lawson
Litle
Puck Play Framing Stage Scenes At Each Performance
A brief note indicates that Puck will be played at every performance, signaling a recurring stage device. The directive suggests a consistent inclusion of the character across the production.
Poor Jonathan at Tremont Theatre pans as mild operetta
Music critic Philip Hale reviews Rudolph Aronson's Comic Opera Company's three act piece Poor Jonathan. He finds the English libretto weak and the score derivative though some tunes and the second act finale show merit. Performers Harriet Molly Darville Kissing Solomon Ryley bring merriment but overall the show lacks originality.
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Poor Jonathan
Jonathan
Tremont Theatre
Rudolph Aronson
Comic Opera Company
Wittman and Bauer
John P. Jackson
Ralph A. Weill
Carl Milbecker
Rubygold
Sucide
Ernani
Milbecker
Harriet
Mr. Aronson
Miss Darville
Miss Kissing
Molly
Fred Solomon
J H. Ryley
Miss Lena Little Sings in Chickering Hall Recital with Foote
Miss Lena Little presented a catholic program at Chickering Hall assisted by Arthur Foote. The review notes varied strengths and flaws, highlighting careful training but a lack of spontaneous charm and color in her voice, with praise for Foote’s accompaniment.
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Lena Little
Chickering Hall
Arthur Foote
Rosen
Schumann
Dem
Waaser
Barmante Marguerite
Gornod
Schumant
Foote
Wagner
Henschel
Luzzi
Lucia
Miss Little
Mr. Foote
Philip Hale
Chosen Opera Cast For Music Hall Tonight
Music Hall presents Carmen Faust and The Flying Dutchman with principal roles by Mrs Hauk Mrs Poole Mrs Zela and Messrs Campalli Del Puente and Ludwig. John Mullaly directs the orchestra for the evening concert.
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Carmen
Faust
Hauk
Poole
Zéla
Messrs. Campallini
del Puente
Ludwig
John Mullaly
Personal, Miss Dickens Tours Britain in Fauntleroy
Mrs Beecher and Mrs Nutt tour Washington state to visit son. Ex Empress Eugenie generous to Victor Bonaparte, doubling his income to twenty thousand dollars yearly. Boulanger moves into Leopold Quarter Brussels with Victor Bonaparte nearby. Miss Mary Dickens, granddaughter of the novelist, pursues stage life in Little Lord Fauntleroy across British Provinces.
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Mary Dickens
Lord Fauntleroy
Eugenie
Prince Victor
Boulanger
Brussels
Leopold
Prince Victor Bonaparte
Henry Ward Beecher
Nutt
Washington
Odd Bits from Abroad and Domestic Gaieties
A tumble of humorous notes spans opera in New Orleans, war talk in Dodge City and Denver, a Hindu advertising stunt, and quirky courtroom quips. Tales of Hindoo politeness, Ovid in Indiana, Mrs. Kendal’s wit, a French night definition debate, and Indian rainfall bets illustrate light entertainment and social oddities across 19th century circles.
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New Orleans
Miss Oldemade
Miss Bud
Italy
Dodge City
Kan
Nashville
Teon
Boulder
Mont
Washington Star
New York
Michael Karan
Karan
Aram
Ovid
Indiana
P. Reed
Ben Bars
Jack Henley
Indianapolis
Reed
Mr Blaine Attitude on the Italian Incident Letter
Sidney D. Shattuck argues that the New Orleans Italian incident falls under federal, not state, jurisdiction due to a treaty obligation. He criticizes Blaine for misinterpreting executive and diplomatic duties and predicts eventual federal acknowledgment of exclusive federal authority in such crimes.
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Sir
New Orleans
Louisiana
United States
Blaine
Porter
Rudini
Ana
Italy
State Department
Legation
Barrundia
Blame
Sidney D. Shattuck
Boston
Naval moves and leave granted in early April
Naval orders list three officers reassigned or granted leave. Lieutenant Fidelio S. Carter is detached from the St. Marys nautical school ship and given three months leave. Lieutenant Thomas M. Brumby moves from the Vermont to the St. Marys. Chaplain Frank B. Ross shifts from the Richmond to the Mononghela for new duties.
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Army and Navy Gazette
Washington
Sredan
Fidelio 5S. Carter
St. Mary’s
Thomas M. Brumby
Vermont
Frank B. Ross
Richmond
Mononghela
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Howard Atheneum
Grana Museum
Lothrop
Boston Stock Company
H. Perry Meldon
Stella Ainsworth
Franchi
Emile de Lesparre
Clara Beckwith
Boston Post
Boston. Post
MR. Blaine
Cambridge Kindergartens
Burne
India
Bombay
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