Boston Theatre and City Theatres Daily Bill
Listings for Tremont Hollis Globe Boston Theatre Museum Park and more show stage at 2 and 7:45 with acts including Poor Jonathan Beau Brummell A Midnight Bell Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Jim the Penman and Cuchillo plusRentz Santley novelty at Howard Street and Cycolorama of Jerusalem open 1 to 10:30 with drama and specialty acts across multiple venues in Boston.
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Tremont Theatre
Tremont Street
Rudolph Aronson
Comic Opera Company
Jonathan
Hollis Street
William H. Crane
the Senator
Globe Theatre
Washington Street
Richard Mansfeld
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Beau Brummell
Boston Theatre
Boston Museum
Scollay Square
Howard
Secretary Proctor and the Vermont Senate Seat
Secretary Proctor makes clear he would not refuse a Senate seat if offered by Ed Munds. The piece notes Vermont remains solidly Republican and a Senate term there is seen as more permanent than a Cabinet post in the Harrison administration.
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Proctor
Mr. Edmunds
Senate
Vermont
Harrison
Mr. Cleveland
Cleveland
Federal Service
Massachusetts
Noble
Liverpool and Southampton clash over transatlantic passenger trade
The rivalry between Liverpool and Southampton in transatlantic passenger traffic grows keener as Liverpool pushes for Mersey bar abolition to level landing conditions. Southampton benefits from safer tide landings, while Liverpool emphasizes its freight-driven port economy and seeks reforms to rival the southern port.
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Southampton
Liverpool
Mersey
The Queer Ways of Maine in Ballot Reform Debate
The Free Press of Rockland and Bangor Whig resist secret ballot reforms. They rage against change, arguing it strips voter manhood and feeds boss domination, while opponents say secret ballots free voters to choose without fear or favor. The piece notes Maine’s “queer ways” in stance on reform.
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Free Press
Rockland
Boutelle
Bangor Whig
Maine
Will He Tax Hides Aims In Reciprocity Debate
Washington dispatches indicate Mr. Harrison will avoid duties on hides and other items under the reciprocity clause of the new tariff act. The move risks upsetting Brazil and undermining Blaine’s reciprocity plan, while implying threat rather than true reciprocity in dealing with South American neighbors.
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Mr. Blaine
Robert Peel
Capitol
Blaine
Major McKinley
South America
England
Germany
France
Klaine
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Spain
Brazil
State Department
Augusta
Mr Harrison on Silver and the tariff critique
The President’s letter to the Western Commercial Congress is a curious production, featuring a discussion of the tariff question. He condemns the imaginary coat that is too cheap, delivering a classic jab amid broader policy debate.
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United States
Western Commercial Congress
Senator Reflects on Silver Bill and Its Effects
The confession notes disappointment that the silver bill did not bring silver to 1.29 per ounce as leading advocates promised. He avoids bold judgments, expresses concern about offending others, and tells Kansans farmers he speaks as an American citizen with earnest hope for national prosperity.
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Kansas City
Italy and the Triple Alliance and England’s Role
The remark attributed to the Marquis Rupinti questions the value of renewing the Triple Alliance compared with a lasting agreement with England. It suggests Italy may desert Germany and Austria, signaling uncertain peace prospects depending on England’s response. It notes England and France as natural allies and emphasizes sea power as decisive, while recalling the Franco-German War.
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Dr Rupint
England
Bismarck
Germany
Austria
France
Italy
Europe
Our System of Taxation and its Key Conclusions
A city report by Mayor Hart’s special commission argues that taxing municipal bonds lowers bond prices and hurts borrowers, that net property value should be taxed after indebtedness, and that business incomes from taxed property should not be exempt from income tax. It cautions against widespread double taxation and notes practical dangers in offsetting debt for tax purposes while acknowledging limits to abolishing the tax on professional income.
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Special Commission On Taxation
Hart
George C. Crocker
Jonathan A. Lane
Willliam Manot, JR
Taxation of railroad property and interstate capital
The commission claims property is not property and a stock certificate is not railroad. It questions tax allocation between situs and ownership, noting Massachusetts should tax local real estate and share value across resident owners. A national standard via interstate cooperation could help, but Massachusetts should not exempt outward capital while taxing domestic corporations. improve the existing system before new schemes.
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Massachusetts
Authors Celebrate Passage of International Copyright Bill
A New York Copyright League dinner applauded Congress for passing the international copyright bill. Despite flaws like the illiberal manufacturing clause, the gathering stressed the principle of literary honesty and the expanded competition between British and American authors. The report notes future steps and concerns over enforcement in federal appointments and civil service reforms.
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Copyright League
New York
Stedman
Mr. Stedman
Commonwealth
Britain
Civil service reforms extend to Indian service staff
More than two years after Tippling the party took power the President begins widening reform by staffing 1200 Indian service workers from civil service lists. The move aims to shield the service from spoilsmen though prior pledges were delayed. The census scandal and inefficiency are noted as context for reforms.
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Republican Party
Indian Service
Commission
Friends of the
Reform
MansFIELD attacks letter disfiguring facts and Brummell claim
Richard MansFIELD returns to the charge criticizing C Froron s letter as a misrepresentation and adds that Beau Brummell is not worth the claim. The piece notes a lavish Pullman train for President Harrison, with no cost to him, and suggests Queen Victoria may travel to Grasse in her private car.
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Richard Mansfield
Harrison
Queen Victoria
Grasse
Hen rietta play by Bronson Howard to be produced in London
The Transcript notes Bronson Howard's successful play The Hen rietta will be staged in London on April 28. The item acknowledges the production has already run in London for two weeks, calling the timing into question.
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Bronson Howard
London
Modern stage brilliance in Weaker Sex praised sharply
New York critic calls Mr. Pinzano's play The Weaker Sex a brilliant and powerful modern stage piece, challenging one line description as too coy. The review highlights its dramatic force and contemporary relevance.
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New York
Beaux Brummell Playwright Manstreip Grasping Craft
A single play is attributed to Mr Manstreip who freely allowed his name on the production of Beau Brummell. If he authored the work he has earned praise for modesty and dramatic skill, implying strong craft and recognition in the theatre.
Boss Quay to Tour Abroad but Deputies to Stand In
Quay plans to travel abroad for several months following Speaker Reep as a model. He will not let his party be left entirely abroad. In his absence able lieutenants Clarkson and Dupey will assume charge and lead.
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Chanty
Chanzy
Boss
Quay
Reep
Clarkson
Dupey
Carter Harrison Concedes Chicago Mayoral Victory
Mr Carter H Harrison concedes WaSHBURNE elected mayor of Chicago but vows to stay in politics to purify it His remark evokes memories of a traditional wish associated with Satanic majesty during illness.
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Carter H. Harrison
Washburne
Chicago
Overcoats and urban gardening in Boston musings
In Boston the author recalls unseasonable heat, jokes about overcoats, and declares flannels sacred. He notes the sale of the West Church, laments its historic tower, and reflects on city greens and public turf, contrasting country gardens with urban care.
Krehbiel Lectures on Parsifal as Greek Tragedy
Mr H L Krehbiel with Anton Seidl spoke yesterday at Mionaon Hall on Parsifal arguing Wagner’s last work sits between myth and drama not fully an opera or oratorio. He traced Grail symbolism and myth origins, noted coral usage in antiquities, and offered a comparative mythology view valuable to students despite unmet expectations.
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Krehbiel
H. £. Krehbiel
Anton Seidl
Mionaon Hall
Wagner
Wolfram von Eschenbach
Thomas Browne
Krenbiel
Boston Orchestral Club Third Concert in Horticultural Hall
The Boston Orchestral Club directed by George W. Chadwick presented its third concert of the season at Horticultural Hall. The program featured Mendelssohn Athalie overture Burgmein Roman de Pierrot and Rubinstein Demon ballet music with orchestral accompaniment. Choral works included Bruch Flight of the Holy Family Raff On the Water and Wienzierl Magic of Spring. Miss Isabel Dead was applauded for Bohm and Schubert songs, and L States gave a brilliant adagio and rondo from a Spohr clarinet concerto.
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Boston Orchestral Club
George W. Chadwick
Horticultural Hall
Mendelssohn
Weinzerl
Isabel Dead
Bohm
Schubert
L. Staats
Spohr
Lang to perform Parsifal in private Music Hall recital
Mr Lang presents a private Wagner Parsifal performance at Music Hall this afternoon. The first act runs 4 30 to 6 p m, the second 7 30 to 8 30, and the third 8 45 to 10 p m.
Fragmented miscellany riffing on politics and travel
A stream of satirical snippets targets politicians like Sherman Blaine and Gladstone, jokes about Purity at Any Cost and a wolf in a yard, plus notes on M Droz plans to walk world round in 250 days and a Western bishop’s confirmation. The piece ends with Harrison’s trip abroad described as political theater and restless journey.
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Sherman
James G. Blaine
Washington, D. C
Humbert
Italy
Gladstone
Parnell
Lara
Mr. Silent Partner
Nebraska
Minnesota
Lewiston Journal
Dime Museum
Jatlanta
M. Droz
Washington
Chicago Herald
Executive Mansion
Harrison
Mr. Harrison
Blaine Gains Popularity in Massachusetts Amid Opposition Shifts
Washington reports reflect a shift in Massachusetts toward Blaine amid waning Republican resistance. Prominent figures like Governor Long, Lodge, and Pierce attend a Blaine-friendly gathering, with critics noting Blaine’s strategic grasp of public sentiment and reciprocity issues. Concerns persist about his sincerity and distant management style, inspiring cautious support among former allies.
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Washington
the Post
Blaine
Massachusetts
Roger Wolcott
Governor Long
Lodge
Edward L. Pierce
Chicago
Boston
Henry P. Kidder
Mr. Lodge
Alleghenies
John F. Andrew
Roger Walcott
Andrew
Wolcott
Young Men’s Independent Republican Club
Cleveland
J. Manchester Haynes
Augusta
Rioting and labor tensions flare in Bradford and Providence
Rioting renewed in Bradford with 20,000 rising crowds and clashes as police flanked by strikers, windows shattered on Sunbride street. Meanwhile painters and freestone cutters discuss demands and union disputes in Boston Providence reports note a shift to Progressive associations. Welsh tin platers plan a month long shutdown due to new American tariff.
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London
Bradford
Sunbride Street
Messrs
Lister & Co
Blatchford Hall
Atriteva
Providence
Edward Hewitson
Lewis F. Perry
Boston
H. M. Brooks
New York
Theodore Davis
William Grovesnor
Freestone
Norcross Bros
Morris
Progressive Association of Journeyman Stone Cutters of
New England
Mr. Morris
Progressives
Moulton
Uion
Union
Revere Sons of Veterans Organize Camp in Grand Army Hall
A meeting of the Sons of Veterans in Grand Army Hall Revere last evening laid plans to form a camp. The session adjourned to next Tuesday evening to complete the organization with about twenty five charter members.
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Revere Sons OF Veterans
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army Hall
Revere
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