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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1893
Page
4
The committee seized initial gas company records last night and aims to uncover the ADDICKS mystery. Counsel for the monopoly resists, but Mayor Marrurws and George Fred Williams frame the drive as determined and transparent as light reaches the inquiry.
A Boston news item hails yesterday's House vote on a bill requiring new railroad stock to be sold at auction. It argues the Legislature has shed corporate influence and responded to public demand. The piece claims Senate support will follow and urges immediate enactment as a major reform for Massachusetts commerce.
The Chamber of Commerce and Fruit and Produce Exchange denounce what they call unjust Boston freight discrimination by the New York New Haven Hartford Railroad. They urge the Legislature to compel assurances from the railroad president who says he will divert freight to the shortest line. The issue centers on Boston merchants' rights to reliable service and terminal advantages.
The Department of Justice under President Cleveland and Attorney General Olney is set to aggressively break up trusts. The country faces numerous combinations in whiskey electric sugar copper lead and other sectors. The article expresses strong belief in existing law and urges swift action to challenge corporate monopolies.
The Democratic platform and President Cleveland promise strict enforcement to suppress trusts. Attorney General Olney is urged to move carefully yet decisively to apply the law and ease citizens from trust exactions, with the public awaiting decisive action.
Voters in the seventh district prefer a congressman who can influence legislation with majority support. Candidate Bverett is deemed useless as Congress shifts to a Democratic majority, while Dr. Everett is valued as worth many such contenders. The public appears to understand this dynamic.
The highway question dominates this Legislature as a report from the roads and bridges committee proposes a State engineer to oversee road work. A permanent Highway Commission representing state regions would provide a stronger labor force and more lasting reform than half measures. The special commission indicates extensive work ahead and urges broader powers and a permanent body rather than a single office.
The Boston Journal is critiqued for delaying campaign coverage for Speaker Barrets election, while the Boston News gains momentum under C F Towle. The piece notes Republican influence in Massachusetts and suggests readers await forthcoming decision in two weeks.
The piece highlights Assistant Postmaster Ernst at a letter carriers ball with a niece as partner, a resistant son in law, and Ernst’s calm amusement. It mentions Charles G. Percival’s Chinatown article in Boquet, Charles S. Hamlin’s move to Washington, Edmund Tarbell’s painting The Bath chosen for Shaw fund, and Rev. Frisby’s cultured stance amid Massachusetts bishopric discussions.
George Fred Williams, vigorous in debate, challenges gas company counsel as Mayor Matthews tries to restrain him. The Post’s fearless coverage earns respect from Addicks and others, while Williams presses a bristling confrontation at the hearing.
The Haverhill Gazette comments on Commissioner Osborne and criticizes rival papers for overly capricious opposition to the governor. It asserts the governor’s actions aim to purify and improve police administration, predicting defeat for further opposition.
CuHasrves F. Towie writes to the Post on April 10 denying that his News aims to combat the Journal or any Republican newspaper. He says the reporter misunderstood his remarks and asserts no intent to attack rival papers.
A collage of wry lines and quips from multiple newspapers including Life Picayune Lampoon Detroit Free Press and Washington Star. The snippets poke fun at undergraduates musicians poets and artists with light sarcasm and playful imagery.
Reverend Dr. Lewis Kleeberg of Congregation Mishkan Israel resigns after fifteen years of service on Court Street New Haven. He will step down July 1, plans for an extended Europe tour, then reside in New York with no immediate appointments.
City social calendar notes events including a dancing party at Langham Hotel hosted by Mr and Mrs James Edward Carter a wedding at First Church Eliot Square and receptions on Beacon Street Brookline West Chester Park and Jamaica Plain plus an 8 to 12 assembly at Pierce Hall and a subscription party at Eliot Hall Chelsea’s Academy of Music hosting minstrels and an 8:30 dance at Jangham.
The Grand Opera House audience enjoyed Lillian Russell in Girofle Girofla and Annie Clarke cast in The Dazzler plus Willard’s Boston return with The Professor’s Love Story. Critics praise Willard’s near flawless performance despite minor stage business, while The Dazzler impresses with jokes, scenery and a strong ensemble. The South Before the War continues at the Palace Theatre with large crowds and an extended run.
Miss Ransom arrives in New York returning to Lasell Seminary for reopening after the Easter recess. Engagement announced for Miss L Charlotte Lovell to Mr Henry A Richards of Weymouth. President and Mrs Cleveland host first official dinner for Mrs Manning. May festival planned by Mrs W S Butler for the Children's Progressive Lyceum on May 6 at Music Hall. Frances Wilson wed Sir G Baden Powell. Mrs Lincoln receives many sympathy letters as moves discussed for chairs at Rainsford Island. Mrs Chauncey Depew is ill at Fort Monroe awaiting advice on relocation.
A description of tea service evolving into an apothecary like display with cords, jugs, lemon, and a hint of rum in tea a la Russe. The piece notes New York adopting London customs of elaborate tea serving, praised as graceful yet often atrocious in taste.
A London scheme by the school and city guilds educates elementary school girls up to age thirteen in housewifery arts. Over the past year an examination showed solid sense, intelligence, and neat practical work, indicating suitability for future heads of working men’s homes.
Miss Clara C Barnum a Yale Mathematics Club member debuted in a famous college debate. A Yale post graduate from Vassar class of 91 she read a paper on The History of the Infinite Series to warm reception and widespread appreciation.
The Lillian Russell company opens week two with a lavish Girofle Girofla, rewritten by Woodward and Goodwin. Miss Russell shines in the twin role, with strong acting drawing repeated applause. Coffin, Carleton, Harrison, and supporting cast also deliver, as the show earns enthusiastic audience recalls.
The Hollis Street Theatre opens Daly's Boston run with Little Miss Million a German adapted tale. Miss Rehan struggles as a 17 year old hoyden, Adalaide Prince shines in Ve netia Primrose, Bourchier disappoints, and Still Alarm thrills with fire brigade drama led by William S. Harkins and child dancer Little Tuesday.
The Ticket of Leave Man starring Miss Kate Glassford as May Edwards and Mr. Barringer as Bob Brierly, from Glassford-Barringer Company, opens at the Grand Museum yesterday marking its first city appearance in five years. New scenery and effects elevate the show. a vaudeville bill continues daily from 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
The Agnes Evans burlesque company opened a seven day run at the Lyceum Theatre with two lively entertainments A Rustic Reception and The Tar and Tar Tar plus a vaudeville program by Lane and Verona and other acts. Continuous performances.
Messrs Stone and Shaw showcased lions while Colonel E Daniel Boone led a circus of eight performing lions. Boone imports a huge wale lion from Africa and has him ride a bicycle in six months. Two top specialty troupes perform at the theatre, alternating hourly in high class stage shows.
The Rambler from Clare a picturesque comedy drama was presented last evening at the Howard by Dan McCarthy the versatile Irish comedian. The play features Miss Coleman who renders several beautiful Irish melodies. McCarthy well remembered in One of the Bravest plays the lead with Miss Kittie Coleman and a strong company.
At the Park Theatre Hoyt's A Temperance Town enters its 19th week in Boston with 129th performance as crowds and pride in the company grow. The Isle of Champagne thrives at the Columbia with Seabrooke’s humor drawing standing room only. Madame Eleanora Duse adds Camille Fedora and more at the Globe as Julius Steger shines in The Isle of Champagne.
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