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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1887
Page
4
Boston Journal Calls for Broad Organization in Rhode Island Campaign
The Boston Journal urges the Republican party in Rhode Island to pursue broad and thorough organization after a defeat seen as protest against a fully centralized state machine. It notes Supreme Court action on a special election, the Bradley victory, and a Democratic shift in the Rhode Island legislature signaling public opinion revolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of
Rhode Island
Bradley
House of Representatives
Philadelphia Mayor Loosens Civil Service Rules Again
The Philadelphia Legislature amid calls from the city votes to amend the new charter. It abolishes civil service examinations in two key departments and suspends for sixty days the civil service rules in public works and public safety. The Philadelphia Press notes this lifts a burden from Republican leaders. The move prompts concern over a possible political machine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Fitter
Public Works
Andover board of visitors urged to hasten judgment
In the fourth month since Professors Saura and fellow heretics faced trial at the United States Hotel the Hume case is said to be compromised. Yale Divinity School fears and deaths toll rise while the board delays a defining judgment on faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saura
Andover
United States
Hume
McCoin
Dr. Holmes
Divinity School
Yale University
Board of Visitors
Andover Board of Visitors
Say at once that they give it up and let world and professors take chances
A fragment highlights a call to immediately concede and leave outcomes to broader judgment, framing a stance that shifts responsibility away from the group to external observers and experts. The terse wording emphasizes urgency and risk allocation in a public debate.
President replies in non intercourse dispute with Fisheries Union
The President’s letter to the Fisheries Union of Gloucester frames the non‑intercourse issue as a two nation dispute. It notes a recent near seizure of a U S fisherman inside three miles and Halifax restrictions on the schooner Everett Steele. The reply stresses measured retaliation, national dignity, and adherence to international rights while Canada aligns with Ottawa and the Imperial government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisheries Union of
Gloucester
Halifax
Everett Steele
Ottawa
Fisheries Union
United States
Leader of the Commons W H Sark and British Tory rise
The piece profiles W H Sark the Conservative leader in the British House of Commons, noting his long public life and contrasts with Mr Smirr. It traces Sark’s lineage to W H Smith, his education at Tavistock grammar, and early career in his father’s business. It covers his 1868 Westminster election win, Strand Westminster representation, and roles from secretary to the treasury (1874) to first lord of the admiralty (1877) amid Russo Turkish events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sark
House of Commons
Smirk
Lord Salispury
Smirr
Great Britain
W. H. Smith
Strand
London
Duke Street
Grovesnor Square
Tavistock Grammar School
Westminster
Smith
Joan Stuart Minn
Disranni
Saurrit
Smiit
Treasury
Mr. Smith
The
Disra AreLi
Admiralty
Lord Beacconsfield
Playwriting for Profit in the Literary Market
The piece argues authorship yields meager financial rewards, pushing talented writers toward journalism, yet highlights plays as a more profitable and rising field. It notes oversupply of mediocre work, strong demand for worthy dramatic material, and the limited number of truly good plays produced annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sardou
SexrBpe
Onnet
DumAs
Angier
Smith's rise and role in late Victorian government
In 1885 Satis Bury’s ascent as prime minister brought Mr. Smith into the cabinet as secretary of war. A defection shuffled him to first lord of the treasury and leader of the government in the Commons. Renowned for calm bearing, he wins respect from rivals and friends. He lives at Greens Lands Henley on Thames and has earned knighthood as Sir Joseph Porter KC B. He sits among Lords of the Privy Council with Gladstone Chamberlain and John Brier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Satisbury
England
Lord Randolph Churchill
Treasury
Commons
House of Commons
Smitho
Greenlands
Henley-on-Thames
Grapstone
Parnell
Gilbert
Sir Joseph Porter
K.C.B
Mr. Gladstone
Mr. Chamberlain
Jonn Brier
Playwright Epaar Fawcett Aims for Lasting Stage Worth
A columnist argues stage success surpasses novel success and notes Epaar Fawcett, a recognized novelist, will premiere a play in the city this Monday. The writer hopes his transition to drama sets a strong example for fellow authors seeking enduring dramatic literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epaar Fawcett
Fawcett
New York Waiter Plans Arrest of Mme Bergnarpr for Assault
A Hoffman House waiter seeks a warrant to arrest the actress Mme Bernhardt upon her return to New York after an incident over a late luncheon. He was urged by relatives to pursue fame, enlisting a lawyer, while the report also notes a series on science and immortality in the Christian Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hoffman House
Mme. Bergnarpr
Mme. Bernhardt
Christian Register
Alard Hacx
Newcoms
Lessey
Joan Fiske
Descartes
Huxtey
Spencer
Morse
Dana
Gounp
Loring
Barnard
Coors
M. J. Savaer
Herbert Spencer
Théodora and Fédora at Hollis Street Theatre
A Boston critic lauds Mme. Bernhardt in Théodora and notes her unmatched fusion with the role, surpassing past performances. Sardou’s ruggedly drawn characters drive a tense, tragic arc, with vivid scenes from the empress’s ascent to power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Victorien Sardou
Mme. Bernhardt
Hollis Street
Fédora
Théodora
Miss Olcott
Bernhardt
Théodora Mme. Bernhardt
Boston
M. Sardou
The Flirt at the Park Theatre
Last evening at the Park Theatre Mr and Mrs W J Florence presented for the first time in this city a new piece The Flirt a plotless farce The performances by Florence and Florence were competent but the parts beneath their abilities The supporting company lively with Mr Howard Coveney gaining notice The Flirt to be repeated this afternoon with a testimonial to the couple and The Mighty Dollar to follow tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theatre
W. J. Florence
Howard Coveney
Captain Splasher
Florence
Theatre Attractions for Next Week in Boston
The program lists Mr George Riddle presenting The Earl at Hollis Street with a strong supporting cast and new scenery by Mr Thompson. Annie Clarke opens at the Museum with Masks and Faces then She Stoops to Conquer and Engaged. Fanny Davenport begins a fortnights engagement at the Park with Fedora and London Assurance. John A Stevens brings Passing Shadows with a notable company. Ruddigore continues at the Globe. The Cattle King plays at the Howard and Bells of Shandon at the Bijou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Riddle
Edgar Fawcett
the Earl
Hollis Street
Mesdames Belle Archer
Rachel Noah
Messrs
Herbert Archer
R. J. Dillon
Charles Steadman
A. Warde
Thompson
Annie Clarke
Museum
Fanny Davenport
the Park
Lyons
London Assurance
Louise Balfe
Emily Lytton
W. S. Jones
Ruddigore
Globe
the Howard
J. H. Wallick
Bijou
John T. Hinds
Shandon
Evening and afternoon theatre bill in Boston features major performances
The program lists Madame Sarah Bernhardt at Hollis Street in Theodora, Ruddigore at Globe, The Flirt at Park with afternoon only, Juliet and Leah at Boston Miss Mather, and The Guvynor at Museum. A testimonial to Mr W J Florence at Park Theatre headlines the evening, with notable attendance and a sold house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Street
Mme. Sarah Bernhardt
Theodora
Globe
Ruddigore
Park
Mrs. Florence
Boston
Miss Mather
Land sales on Broadway spark high values in New York
A 25 by 100 land parcel on Broadway sold for 856000 and a similar plot for 851000, illustrating rich market demand. The column weaves in quips on insurance, crossing bridges, and lines from various papers, reflecting a parade of social notes and humorous asides from 19th century press.
Measrs Gilbert and Sullivan attract crowded theatre crowds
A review notes crowded houses this week with strong interest in Gilbert and Sullivan's latest operetta. It praises Stetson's production at Daly's Theatre and notes high seat sales, while highlighting upcoming Handel and Haydn Society Easter concert and solo recitals by Georg Henschel and wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert and Sullivan
Handel and Haydn Society
Georg Henschel
W. J. Winch
Public Reading Reflections and Mr Kellys Debut
A reader describes an upcoming reading event featuring Mrs Deland Mrs Elliott and Mr W O Partridge with Dr Holmes also reading. The note notes youthful authors and a debate on young versus old authors. It reports Me Kelly debuting for Boston Base Ball Club on Fast day and discusses his value and public framing of his $10 000 check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly
Boston
Mr. Kelly
Boston Ball Club
President Cleveland Declares Health Amid Public Debate
In a provocative column the Chicago Newt notes President Cleveland proclaims he is perfectly well and able to work, despite terrified doctors warnings. The piece jokes doctors might force medicine to stop his denial, suggesting drastic care could ail him soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Chicago
Senator Hoar Urged to Probe Rhode Island
A New York World editorial urges Senator Hoar to start an investigation of Rhode Island citing alleged suppression of the Black vote in a brutal manner. The piece frames the concern as a matter of civil rights and electoral fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hoar
Hoar
Rhode Island
N. Y. World
Talks and tensions in party lines over Sherman stance
Manchester Union notes Brer Chandler's gun praise to a reporter, likening him to Brer Rabbit in adaptable speech. New York Times editorial urges caution on Mr. Sherman, warning his views alienate Republicans while failing to win Democrats, appealing to independent voters wary of party allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brer Chandler Ia
Cleveland
Brer Chandler
Brer Rabbit
Manchester Union
Sherman
Blaine
Ohio
N. Y
Ind
Idea of Annexing Canada to Strengthen the Republic
A New York newspaper editorial argues that annexing Canada into six new states would secure the republic. It envisions Ontario Quebec Nova Scotia Columbia Newfoundland as a united region under the Stars and Stripes, reducing foreign risk and adding splendor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Ontario
Quebec
Halifax
Columbia
Newfoundland
Canada
N. Y. Sur
Ind
Surplus Taxes and Sherman Bribe Plan
A World editorial argues that government surplus from unrepealed war taxes burdens taxpayers. It accuses Senator Sherman of wanting to spend this money as political bribes to the South, claiming the region does not need federal aid. The piece urges restraint and notes rapid regional development reduces the case for bounty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Sherman
Cnet Ry
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