Local Boston Theatres Listings Evening Showings
Hollis Street Theatre hosts William H. Crane in The Senator at 7 45. GLOBE THEATRE presents Richard Mansfeld in Beau Brummell at 7 45. Boston Theatre offers Midnight Bell at 7 45. Park Theatre presents Frank Daniels in Little Puck at 7 45. Grand Opera House features William Redmond and Mrs Thomas Barry in A Cure for the Blues and Faint Heart Never Won Fair Lady at 7 45. Cycolorama of Jerusalem and The Corsican Brothers show from 1 to 10 30, with drama and specialty acts.
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Hollis Street
William H. Crane
the Senator
Globe Theatre
Washington Street
Richard Mansfeld
Corsican Brothers
Cyclorama OF
Jerusalem
Tremont Street
New Ocean Postal Service Delivers Mail From Havel
The first mail in the new ocean postal service was delivered in New York by the Norddeutscher Lloyd steamship Havel. Bags arrived at 8:30 a.m. and carriers began distributing at 8:45 a.m. saving six hours at the post office and improving delivery. Two clerks on each ship enabled the service, reflecting the railway mail model adopted at sea. The United States and Germany set a commendable example expected to be followed widely.
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New Ocean Postal Service
New York
Norddeutscher Lloyd Steamship Havel
United States
Germany
Chicago Mayoralty and the Fair
The piece argues a Republican mayoral win could steer the World’s Fair toward partisan control. It warns that congressional selection of Chicago for political aims plus a pro Republican city leadership would enable a political machine through numerous appointments and trades, heightening public dismay with the fair.
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Chicago
Congress
The Immigration Law and Port of New York
The piece criticizes enforcement failures at New York harbor where 21 diseased and pauper immigrants were freed, and three more escaped, after being refused landing. It notes one steamer sailed with clearance papers despite breaches, blaming lack of coordinated action among customs and emigrant services and warning of lax enforcement encouraging further violations by foreign lines.
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New York
Customs and Emigrant Service
Republican demonstration reveals revolt against party chief
The speaker, Mr. Woncorr, denounces the National Committee chair from Pennsylvania for causing vote losses in the state. He condemns personal politics and calls for higher political standards while noting Quay remains influential, with the force bill of Hoar cited at his command.
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Club of Revolt
Woncorr
National Committee
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Quay
Woxcotr
Pennsylvania
Quay Still Chairman of Republican National Committee
Massachusetts was expelled from the Senate by Republican votes and Quay, not vindicated, remains chairman of the Republican National Committee until he resigns. Wolcorr notes this status quo and emphasizes Quay’s continued leadership despite controversy.
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Massachusetts
Senate
Quay
Wolcorr
Republican National Committee
Aldrich Defends Tariff Policy At Republican Dinner
Senator Aldrich of Rhode Island spoke at a Republican Club dinner defending the tariff act. He contends protection equalizes conditions, supports New England manufacturing, and counters claims the policy harms Massachusetts. Critics argue natural and transport costs already hurt New England’s crude industries and push work to other states.
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Aldrich
Rhode Island
Republican Club
Massachusetts
Republican “Party
New England
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Georgia
South Carolina
Alabama
Tennessee
Virginia
Alprica
AmMgs
Peleg McCfarlin
Kentucky
Importers Back Tin Plate Trade Ahead of New Duty
A New York importer tells the Times that praise for American tin plate seems absurd to traders in the field. He notes rising imports as a protective duty nears and downplays American manufacturers ability to meet home demand. He cites limited local mills and a small daily output of about a hundred boxes.
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New York
Times
Demmler
Tin plate tariffs and importers weigh American supply prospects
An importer notes that American tin plate production remains limited to Demmler, with other firms unlikely to meet market demand for years. He emphasizes reliance on English tin as duties rise under the McKinley tariff, urging consumers to seek bargains while American industry builds capacity. Wana Maker cautions customers to take advantage of tinware bargains before prices soar.
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United States Iron and Tin Plate Company
Demmiler
Penn
Demmler
Mr. Wanamaker
How the Other Half Lives in New York Tenements
Riis outlines tenement misery and moral harms from overcrowding, arguing bans on housing alone fail. He cites Naples’ failures, notes private investment can profit while improving conditions, and praises gradual improvements by Miss Octavia Hit in London. He warns most tenement residents are foreign and typhus risks travel with immigrants.
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Riis
Unitarian Club
New York
Naples
Villari
London
RoLlano C. Lincoln
Octavia Hit
America
Ruts
New York City
Howells and Tolster linked in czar assassination plot
A Post editor’s regular drive is noted and a transcript mocks a paragraph tying Howells Tolster and Tolstoi to plot against the czar. The piece laughs at the idea that there is any merit in such insinuations and jokes about the Transcript’s amusement at the humorous misassociation.
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Howells
Post
Tolster
Tolstoi
Ibsen
Transcript
Harvard overseers clash over medical school degree requirements
The Transcript notes Howetts and friends provide amusement for the receptive mind while admitting confusion about misstatements yesterday. It suggests the Harvard overseers favored the special committee’s advice on the medical school, but hints the aim was to sway thought rather than policy. The overseers insist their stance must be clear and not misinterpreted.
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Harvard
Indemnity Debate Over New Orleans Mob Action
An Italian paper argues for demanding the largest possible indemnity for the mob action, saying Americans worship money, yet the bigger the indemnity, the less likely it is that we will pay it.
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New Orleans
Langtry stages posthumous play. critics call it a failure
Critics in London describe Mrs Langtry's production of a posthumous play by the author of Jim the Penman as a failure and lament that the author’s wish to suppress the work was not honored. One critic even suggests that Burn this would improve many manuscripts.
Andrew Carnegie Arrested for Contempt of Court
Prominent industrialist Andrew Carnegie, nicknamed the Steel King, is in custody for contempt of court. The incident is framed as a critique of privilege in a democracy that treats kings as ordinary citizens.
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Andrew Carnegie
Harvard Letter Reflects Life in a Respected Campus
An article discusses Harvard students, noting the depth of character in a letter from a drowning victim’s father, mocks liquor laws affecting candy, and recalls a social exchange about legislation. It describes Curtis Guild and others, and outlines a plan to honor Booth with a Boston testimonial via the St. Borolgh Club. The writer asserts a reluctant commitment to delegate organizing duties.
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Booth
Curtis Guild
Boston
Oliver Wendell Holmes
T. B. Aldrich
Per Taverner
St. Borolgh Club
Taverner
Hard Truths From Aldrich Aimed at Massachusetts Voters
The New York Times reports Senator Aldrich told the Republican Club of Boston that the party must appeal to Massachusetts voters with promises kept or face demise. The suggestion extends to appealing to national voters with credible commitments, noting it would be more useful yet harder.
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New York Times
Republican Club of
Boston
Aldrich
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Rhode Island
Pianoforte recital and concert at two halls
Mr. Moses I. Myers gave a pianoforte recital in Steinert Hall yesterday afternoon assisted by Miss Emily R. Ellis and Mr. Emmanuel Fiedler. Mr. B. L. Whelpley with Mr. Otto Roth will give a concert at Chickering Hall tonight featuring Chopin Schumann Liszt works and Raff Weiniawski pieces.
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Moses I. Myers
Steinert Hall
Emily R. Ellis
Emmanuel Fiedler
B. L. Whelpley
Otto Roth
Chickering Hall
Chopin
Schumann
Liszt
Weiniawski
Raff
Castle Garden to a Huge Aquarium and Music Hall
A chaotic mix of excerpts notes plans for Castle Garden New York to become a vast aquarium with a music hall. The column touches on politics and society across the nation, including a drunken Kansas election offender, memorial addresses, and social reform figures, in a brisk, November-era news style.
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Castle Garden
New York
Kansas
Hawley
Connecticut
General Sherman
Washington Post
Publishing notes on fashion, translations, and literary works
The May issue highlights varied ladies and children costumes with illustrated patterns and outdoor wraps. Publishers plan Vic tor Hugo Hernani edited by John E Matzke and an Introduction to Modern French Lyrics edited by B L Bowen. Cassell in press The Enchanted by John Bell Bouton and publisher deals with Emilia Pardo Bazan and Perez Galdos. Julien Gordon writes Vampires for Lippincott's May issue with Mrs Cruger portrait frontis piece.
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D. OC. Heath & Co
Victor Hugo
Columbus
Cassell Publishing Company
John Bell Bouton
New
Psychical Club
Mme
Emilia Pardo Bazan
Perez Galdos
Julien Gordon
van Rensselaer Cruger
Lippincott’s
Doing Their Country Proud Navy Yard Review by Tracy
Secretary Tracy and party visit Charlestown celebrating naval progress. Morning reception with Governor Russell, yard tour led by Captain Selfridge includes push for a $50,000 repair basin. Evening drill shows impressively trained Naval Battalion, capped by supper at Algonquin Club.
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Navy Yard
Secretary Tracy
Tracy
Cowles
U.S. 5
Frank Tracy
Governor Russell
State House
Selfridge
Congress
J. J. McCarthy
Charlestown
Charlestown Navy Yard
Firstgiment
MV. M
South Armory
Aree
Matthews
Kellett
Dyar
Soley
Mr. Tracy
Colonel Matthews
Algonquin Club
Merry
Kingsley
Wadhams
Holmes
Wright
Parker
MacMahon
Busines Prindle
Dyson
U.S. N
McWharter
TENDENCY OF THE LABOR MOVEMENT TO ELITE CONTROL
A reader argues the labor movement harms society by restricting youth trades, limiting convict training, and funding strike relief that fosters idleness. The writer warns legislative reliance on the labor vote could trigger hard times, urging independence, free disposal of labor, and rejection of communism as life rule. Boston April 9.
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Labor Movement
Sir
Trades Unions
Boston
Wanamaker Takes the Wrong Course
New York April 9 The Board of Appraisers upheld duties on dry goods challenged by John Wanamaker of Philadelphia. The firm argued the goods were not appraised at actual market price and that discounts were disallowed in conflict with Treasury regulations. The board said the importer should seek reappraisement rather than appealing the collector’s decision.
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Wanamaker
New York
Board of Appraisers
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Treasury
Washington National Bank Plans Voluntary Liquidation
The board of directors of the Washington National Bank in New York voted today that the bank should enter voluntary liquidation and will propose the action to stockholders at the meeting on Monday.
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Washington National Bank
New York
Mrs Winslow Delivers Notable Reading of The Pillars of Society
Mrs. Erving Winslow's reading at Chicker ing Hall last night of Ibsen's The Pillars of Society draws strong praise. Her portrayal of Lona stands out, while Bernick's rapid changes of talk and group dynamics showcase her expressive skill, though occasional overacting hints at the line between reading and acting.
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Pillars of Society
Erving Winslow
Chickering Hall
Ibsen
Bernick
Carnegie Arrest Shocks Steel King at Pittsburg Office
Andrew Carnegie faced a bench warrant and was arrested and taken to Newcastle by deputy sheriff and attorney. He appeared before auditor Malcolm McConnell and was released on bond posted by Henry Clay Frick. The episode followed a contempt report to Lawrence County Court over a purchase mortgage transfer.
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Carnegie
Andrew Carnegie
Newcastle
Penn
Pittsburg
New York Times
Malcolm McConnell
Charles Lander
B. A. Winternitz
Lawrence
McMichael
Winternitz
New Haven Directors Arraigned
Indicted directors of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad were arraigned before Judge Martine in General Sessions Court. They were given until April 13 to enter their pleadings.
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New Haven
New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Martine
General Sessions Court
New England Power Tariff Chief Issue for Democrats
Democrats face a pivotal tariff policy debate as New England factions push tariff reform to bolster regional power supply while keeping the silver question from dominating campaign discourse. party strategists weigh balancing protectionism with cross region concerns.
New England Democrats press for influence in next Congress
Washington April 9. Congressman Andrew of Boston urges New England and Eastern States to unite in the next House to shape tariff reform and oppose free coinage of silver. He argues for stronger representation on Ways and Means and Coinage committees, highlighting regional balance, party unity, and the likely stance of Eastern Democrats on tariff relief and currency reform.
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Washington
Post
Andrew
Boston
New England
Potomac
Ohio
Ways and Means
South
North
New York
Tracey
Albany
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Committee For Free Coinage
Cleveland
House
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Michigan
Iowa
Minnesota
Nebraska
Congress
Farmers’ Alliance
Esern
Russell
Fish and Game Men Dine at Thorndike
Nearly 200 members from New England fish and game associations gathered at the Thorndike last evening to discuss the feasibility of uniform gate laws. Guest speaker was New Hampshire Fish Commissioner E. B. Hodge, with E. Samuels presiding and Arthur Robinson serving as secretary in the absence of Richard O. Harding who was sidelined by grip illness.
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Massachusetts Fish and Game Association
Thorndike
New England
E .B. Hodge
New Hampshire
E. Samuels
Arthur Robinson
Richard O. Harding
Secretary Proctor Clears Vermont Candidacy Gossip
Omanha Neb April 9 Secretary Proctor and party passed through Omaha en route to Washington He denied being a candidate for Senior from Vermont saying gossip about his political plans is without his knowledge and he will go directly to Washington without stops.
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Proctor
Omanha
Neb
Omaha
Washington
Vermont
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Doston
THE
the Immigration Law
MR. Aldrich
Jamaica
Bennyon
Bernvon
Bernyon
Warden Russell
Justice Stephen
Jolin Marlowe
Miss Marlowe
Thustrap Gordon
St. Louis
Columbia
Rugby
Tom Brown
Thomas Hughes
Robert Underwood Johnson
Century Magazine
American (Authors) Copyright League
Joint
Executive Copyright Committee
Legion of Honor
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City
Order of St. Benedict
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Foots
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Sockless
Byron
New York Herald
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