Federal Conspiracy Charges Considered In New Orleans Mob Case
In a letter to the Post the author argues federal jurisdiction over a New Orleans mob outrage against Italian subjects, proposing two statutes for conspiracy charges and urging U S action to uphold treaty obligations and equal protection. The piece also reviews a Wagner concert by Mr Nikisch, praising the performance and debating the merit of concert arrangements for music dramas.
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New Orleans
Humbert
Italy
United States
Louisiana
Congress
Parkerson
StoneEye
Shattuck
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Amusements Tonight in Boston Theatres
Listings of performances across Tremont Hollis GLOBE Boston Theatre Park Grand Opera House and more with showtimes around 7:45 or 8 PM. Acts include Rudolph Aronson's Comic Opera Poor Jonathan William H Crane The Senator Richard Mansfeld Beau Brummell A M Palmer Jim the Penman plus Rentz Santley Novelty and Burlesque and a chamber concert by Howard F Peirce at Cyclorama and Union Hall venues.
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Tremont Theatre
Tremont Street
Rudolph Aronson
Comc Opera Company
Jonathan
Hollis Street
William H. Crane
the Senator
Globe Theatre
Washington Street
Richard Mansfeld
Cyclorama OF
Jerusalem
Umion Hatt
Boylston Street
Chamber Concert
Howard F. Peirce
Glacial Period Talk Draws Republican Interest
Boston readers note strong interest in Professor Grikr’s lectures on the glacial period. Despite Republican Club activity, they align with Professor Shaler that the glacial era may return and seek insight into how people lived then.
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Grikr
Republican Club
Shaler
University Publications From President Eliott on Publication Pace
President Eliott urges Harvard to slow down publication efforts, arguing that in American colleges publishing has been mainly advertising and weakens institutions. He concedes the need for steady progress, stressing that scholarly communication should enlighten the nation and citizens, not fuel rivalry or self-promotion.
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Eliott
Harvard
Extor
Parnell Attacks Gladstone Over Home Rule History
The article criticizes Mr Parnell for accusing Mr Gladstone of consulting with dynamiters at Hawarden before 1886. It argues the claim lacks credibility and notes Parnell’s failure to forgive past injuries.
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Parnell
Gladstoner
Hawarden
Gladstone
Subtle tariff debate highlights workingman price impacts
The article discusses Republican leader Roger Wolcott’s view of tariffs on raw materials versus consumer goods. It questions whether duties on raw materials should be reduced while noting price effects on coal and sugar. It asks whether tariff policy truly protects workingmen from rising costs or cheapens goods for consumers.
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Roger Wocott
New Republican Club
How the Galena Was Lost in a Navy Yard Inquiry
Court of inquiry probes the Galena wreck at the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Evidence points to gross mismanagement. Captain Smira of the tug Nina admits he knew the course would strand the Galena at Gay Head but kept silent after being snubbed by Lieutenant Commander Rickn eLt of the Galena.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Smira
Nina
Gay Head
RickNneLt
Galena
Race Rock
Blunder blamed for ship disaster claims no bottom at twenty fathoms
The text argues that bad temper by Mr. Bicknell and Smith's deviation from instructions caused the disaster. It notes the surprising claim that the sounding men reported no bottom at twenty fathoms just before the ship struck, seeking explanation for the blunder.
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Bicknell
Smit
Smith
Manual Training and the value of discipline in education
The text argues manual training disciplines students by enforcing cause and effect through hands on work. It asserts that handling tools builds practical executive skills and that educated individuals become the most practical. It also discusses reciprocity, tariff clauses, and constitutional questions surrounding the mandatory nature of a reciprocity provision and its political consequences.
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Belfield
Progress of Ballot Reform and Its Possible Setbacks
The piece argues New York may amend the Australian ballot law in ways that undermine independent candidacies and ballot secrecy. It notes Massachusetts as a model and criticizes New York and Connecticut for faulty implementations driven by executive interference, risking increased complexity and inefficiency in voting.
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Maine
New Hampshire
New York
Sax- Ton
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Mr Harrisons Dilemma In McKinley Tariff Clause
The reciprocity clause in the Mc Kinley tariff orders the President to impose a duty on hides if any country that exports hides imposes a duty deemed reciprocally unequal and unreasonable by the policy, affecting trade terms and duties. The note outlines how this provision could trigger protective duties in response to foreign tariff steps, shaping negotiations and domestic policy.
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Brazil
Argentine Republic
The Annual War Scare and European Peace Prospects
The piece argues that yearly European war scare reports are exaggerated yet acknowledges Russia’s balkans activity and Germany Austria Italy alliance. It notes Italy’s fragility under the new ministry, fears of an Eastern Question spark, and weighs two counterpoints: Russia’s internal fragility and Emperor Wilhelm II’s current peace posture, suggesting the spark of war could come unexpectedly but peacefully avoided by cautious leaders.
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Russia
Balkans
France
Germany
Austria
Italy
Europe
Will14mm
Enforced Leisure and the Cost of Shorter Hours
A reflection on leisure, work hours, and economic impact. The author argues that shortening workdays raises efficiency to a point but warns against forced limits that could halt factories and wages. The piece critiques the idea that workers gain from reduced output and notes concerns about Massachusetts laborers. It cites a Saturday Post appeal by Mrs. Dexano for the Board of Managers.
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Massachusetts
Asylum seeks subscriptions for Discharged Prisoners care
The Temporary Asylum for Discharged Female Prisoners in Dedham appeals for yearly subscriptions and a rush fund of 1500 to maintain its work. It notes its expanded role aiding women discharged from court probation and warns that without funds its mission risks failing. Paris Figaro mocks Barrett fame with a miscaption on the American actress.
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Dedham
France
Figaro
Lawrence Barrett
Mme. Barrett
M. Bar
Rpt
Mari
Admiral Waxtis Turns One Hundred Amid Naval Legend
The celebrated naval figure Admiral Waxtis marked his 100th birthday yesterday. A lieutenant aboard the Shannon in the 1813 clash with the Chesapeake, he earned distinction before steam warships, prompting calls that he is more aptly named not just father but great-grandfather of the navy.
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Admiral Waxtis
Shannon
Chesapeake
Labouchere Hints Tactics on Home Rule Opposition
Labouchere warns Irish MPs against supporting Barour's land bill, threatening to withhold future actions from him and his English Radical followers. The dampened opposition gums up the party programme, and a Gladstone return might make Labouchere rethink bolting.
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Labarouers
Mr. Barour
Gladstone
Labouchere
Palmer shifts stock company to Palmer's Theatre
Next season Mr. A. M. Palmer moves the long standing New York stock company from Madison Square Theatre to Palmer's Theatre. The move restores the former Wallace era at Palmer's while Madison Square is slated for Hoyt style farce comedy.
Winter’s Claim That Firen Wrote Beau Brummell Reasserted
Mr William Winter reiterates that Cyp Firen did not author Beau Brummell. He cautions against unnecessary distress and dismisses the notion as unfounded.
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William Winter
Cyp
Firen
Beau Brummell
Boston Notes on Gypsies and City Life
A Boston writer contemplates urban humanity as a form of craft. He expandingly describes gypsies, their hats, manners and trade, compares whiskers across groups, and ends with a dog tale and a reflection on house physiognomy.
The Grimby House I Remember in the Old Quarter
A narrator describes Grimby a severe formal man and his tall narrow house with cold windows. The tone contrasts Grimby’s rigid character with a cynical friend who prefers cheerful company and hints at a reforming visit to temper cynicism.
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Grimby
Cynic
Justice Stephen Retires Amid Bid for Successor G W S
The retirement of Sir Justice Stephen ends a noted era in the English bench. Ill health forces resignation. the Lord Chancellor may appoint G W S as his successor, with Henn Collins named among candidates though not preeminent. The scene in the Lord Chief Justice's court drew a large audience and wide professional regret.
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N. S. Tribune
Stephen
House of Commons
Justice Stephen
Bar
High Court
Henn Collins
Ireland
Queen’s Counsel
Inp
Motive Power From a Divine Source
The YMCA Sunday meeting in Association Hall featured Mr J W Baer, general secretary of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, speaking on Power. He split the talk into Latent and Motive power, arguing many lack exercise of latent power yet all can exert some for good in Christian work. He emphasized motive power arising from a divine source to build up the church.
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Young Men’s Christian Association
Association Hall
J. W. Baer
United Society of Christian Endeavor
Baer
Levy's American Band Delights Boston Theatre Audience
An engaging Boston Theatre concert by Levy's American Band directed by Jules Levy pleased a large audience. Soloists Stella Costa Jacobina Wichman Sabatelli and Pache impressed. Multiple afternoon and evening recitals and lectures follow in nearby venues featuring varied classical selections and chamber performances.
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Boston Theatre
Levy
Jules Levy
Stella Costa
Jacobina Wichman
Messrs
Sabatelli
Pache
Merona
Otto Bendix
van Kaalte
Louis Kelterborn
Parisfal
Bayreuth
Chickering Hell
R. Howard F. Peirce
Kneisel Quartette
Heinrich Meyn
Union Hall
Schumann
Dvorak
Mary E. O’brien
Clara E. Munger
D. Kuntz
Park Street
Dramatic Notes on Harvard Professor Readings and Theatre Plans
Mr J J Hayes of Harvard to give four Shakespeare readings at Mason Hamlin Hall on April 21 23 28 and 30 Tickets at Camrell Upham. Miss Violet Vanbrugh joins Kendal company next season amid unfounded engagement rumors. The Soudan revival at Boston Theatre next Monday features Henry Wentle and Emma Vadas as Nellie Temle with strong scenes.
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J. J. Hayes
Harvard University
Mason & Hamlin Hall
Hayes
Camrell & Upham’s
Violet Vanbrugh
Hidden treasure found in Beverly home after death
Beverly April 12 Special to the Post reports a house once owned by the late Augusta Obear yielded a hidden cache. Estimates place the found amount between 5000 and 12000 dollars, sparking local curiosity about the penniless widow legend and the former occupant’s finances.
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Beverly
Augusta Obear
First Steps in Electricity and Other Oddities
A collection of quips and anecdotes from Washington and beyond. Jokes about politics and finance mingle with notes on a live wire warning, a Berlin coffee using electricity, and a tale of a dog’s ghost near Getchells Corner. Various authors and publishers cited include The Epoch Vanity Fair and Washington Post.
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Jerry Simpson
Italy
Proctor
Angel
Mary
Hill
Washington Star
Washington Post
Gus de Jay
Gus
Washington
Illness Strikes Fort Scott Pastor During Sermon
The Rev. Joseph Cook, delivering a sermon at Fort Scott Kansas, suddenly fell ill Thursday evening from heart trouble and the grip. News from Chicago announces the engagement of Ogden Armour to Miss Sheldon of Murray Hill New York, after about two months known. Armour, Yale 1884 graduate, is noted as very wealthy. George Francis Train claims he lives on coffee only, without solid food, while remaining healthy. Grand Duke Michael, age 30, wed the woman he desired, angering the Czar, after a failed bid to court a royal daughter and falling from favor following the attempt.
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Joseph Cook
Fort Scott
Kaw
Chicago
Ogden Armour
P. D. Armour
Sheldon
Murray Hill
New York
Armour
Yale College
George Francis Train
N. Y. Sun
Train
George Francis
Grand Duke
Michael
England
Prince of Wales
St Petersburg
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