Amusements Today
Amusements across Boston theatres with showtimes at 2 and 7:45 or 7:46. Listings include Rudolph Aronson's Poor Jonathan at Tremont. Crane in The Senator at Hollis. Beau Brummell with Mansfeld. Midnight Bell at Boston Theatre. New Lamps for Old and The Open Gate at Boston Museum. Jim the Penman at Park. Cuchillo with Redmund and Mrs Barry. Rentz-Santley Burlesque at Howard. Drama and specialty at Granp Museum. Jerusalem Cyclorama at Tremont. Levy Band Concert at Boston Theatre. and a Boston Symphony Orchestra performance at the Cyclorama.
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Tremont Theatre
Tremont Street
Rudolph Aronson
Comic Opera Company
Jonathan
Hos Street
Hollis Street
William H. Crane
the Senator
GtLone
Washington Street
Richard Mansfeld
Howard Street
Rentz-Santley
Granp Museum
Corser Washington
Dover Streets
Post argues street railway rights require city compensation
Mr Henry M Whitney argues for securing street railway use of city streets for long terms. The Post supports the idea but insists that granting a long term privilege should come with city compensation reflecting fair value of the privilege.
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Henry M. Whitney
Committee On Cities
Post
Whitney
A Distinguished Victim in Bismarck’s Reichstag Bid
The piece notes that under the still prevailing majority system in parts of New England and other old world polities, Bismarck faces another election test for the Reichstag. It suggests he is far ahead of rivals and could likely win if he remains in the race, though the prospect may displease the blood and iron man. It also ponders Emperor William’s possible view on the matter.
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New England
Old World
Bismarck
Howenas
Dr. Howenas
Pension Office scandal stirs talk of resigning official
Washington correspondent portrays a pattern of favoritism and touting in pension cases. He suggests resignation would come with peculiar grace at this time, though removal seems equally unlikely.
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Washington
Congress in Question on Tariff and Protection
The Boston Question Club asks ex-Congressman Hore in an open letter how high tariffs, which raise prices of protected goods, can be sustained to maintain protection against free trade. The piece suggests a Michigan congressman could educate readers and questions the protective system’s effectiveness compared to Britain’s free trade.
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Boston Question Club
Hore
Question Club
Michigan
Great Britain
Secretary Tracy’s Naval Yard Reform Begins
Secretary Tracy acts swiftly to implement his reform plan at the Brooklyn yard the largest and most troubled in the nation. Starting June first the competitive system will replace the old spoils method with foremen and master mechanics vacated and filled by new selections. The reform faces fierce opposition yet the naval officers board overseeing the change is nonpartisan and capable. If abuses vanish supporters may concede the shift beneficial to the service.
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Tracy
Navy Yard
Brooklyn
Mr. Tracy
King’s County
Board of Naval Officers
Particu
Attitude Contrast Praised by Administration Colleagues
A fragment notes colleagues in the administration commend a contrast in attitude, highlighting a notable shift in approach within official circles. The remark underscores unity and measured conduct, contrasting with prior exchanges. The context remains incomplete but signals a pivot in tone among key figures.
The New Rules in the Indian Service
The President extends civil service rules across much of the Indian Bureau subordinate staff. Herbert Welch of the Indian Rights Association praises the move as a merit based reform. Commissioner Morgan estimates about five hundred workers fall under the extension.
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Indian Bureau
Indian Service
Herbert Welch
The
Indian Rights Association
Morgan
The Republican Club Replies To Russell Speech
The Republican Club reacts to Governor Russell's Jefferson anniversary address with a pungent reply that falls short. It critiques the WoLCort address and calls for focus on present issues while condemning the club's own coherence and relevance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
New
Republican Club
Congressman McMillin
WoLcort
Woncort
Insurance of Children’s Lives Sparks Controversy
A letter to the editor warns against children's life insurance arguing it is not true insurance beyond funeral costs. It notes English cases of neglect and even murder linked to the practice and cites Dr MacDonald’s coroner remarks. The piece urges legal prohibition of insuring young children's lives.
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England
MacDonald
M.P
London
Paper Sheep and Carpet Wool Debate in Boston Journal
Mr Arthur T Lyman writing for the Boston Journal of Commerce attacks Judge Lawrence and Ohio sheepmen over carpet wool policy. He argues the carpet industry cannot rely on American wool and that attempts to tax goats hair and apply sorting to third class wools show ruling class manipulation. Domestic supply remains insufficient for carpet mills, forcing use of hair, shoddy and cotton.
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Arthur T. Lyman
Boston Journal of Commerce
Judge Lawrence
Lyman
Wiil
United States
Ohio
Lawrence
Wool situation summed up as paper sheep
A fragment notes that “000,000 of paper sheep” encapsulates the state of wool, suggesting a broad, symbolic report on the wool market and its oversized, perhaps impractical, representation. The line hints at economic or agricultural commentary without concrete details.
The Irish Land Bill Debate and Irish Leadership
The piece argues that the British Parliament will likely pass Mr Ball Four's Irish Land Bill this session. It notes broad opposition, yet acknowledges the bill as ingenious and honest. It cites Gladstone and Parnell praising aspects, while Liberal Moriarty Wing critiques funding tied to local government and revenue hypothecation. Parnell’s stance is seen as complex, balancing principle with political maneuvering, yet recognizing the bill as a step against a major Irish evil.
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BallFour
Bat- Four
Gladstone
Parnell
Balfour
MoriEy
Commons
Morry
Mr. Parnell
MorLeEy
Ireland
A Distinguishing Convert and Free Trade Questions
President Harrison, away from Washington, faces press scrutiny as reports quote him on free trade and a home market. At Birmingham he proposed establishing cotton mills to sell manufactured goods broader, challenging infant industries fears and old Pennsylvania line, suggesting a changing view as a new economic light appears.
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Harrison
Washington
Major McKintey
Birmingham
Pennsylvania
City living compared to distant urban sprawl
The author notes that 29.12 percent of people live in cities yet questions the meaning of city life. Boston is densely populated and even has foxes in West Roxbury. Chicago contains half of Illinois, New York remains highly dense with space at its periphery, and suburban living is expanding.
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Boston
West Roxbury
Chicago
Illinois
New York
American officer joins Westphalian Hussars to study German cavalry
Lieutenant Clarke of the U S A has been permitted by the German government to join the Westphalian Hussars to observe cavalry service firsthand. The commentary questions the impact on the entente with France and notes the sensitivity of the French.
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Clarke
Hussars
Germany
United States
France
Harri son Lacks Noted Humor in Speeches Says Tribune
The New York Tribune notes President Harrison’s remarks show a total absence of frivolity. It asserts that a sense of humor is not credited to Mr Harrison, a point the paper deems evident in his on the road speeches.
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New York Tribune
Harrison
Harlem Babys Under Watch While Mothers Shop
A curious industry in Harlem emerges where babies can be checked while their mothers shop. This practice offers relief to shop girls and mothers alike, highlighting a peculiar facet of urban life in New York.
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New Yorker
Harlem
French Government Hints At Suspending Cereals Duties
The article intimates that the French Government will endeavor to have duties on cereals suspended. It also notes readers of periodical literature may wish for duties to be imposed upon many serials in the country.
This is a Reform Administration headline tease
A brief item notes the New York Tribune yesterday ran a headline praising its rival for energy in securing an exclusive. The sentence commends the tribune for its bold framing of the reform administration and signals a pointed media clash without further detail.
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New York Tribune
World’s Fair dispute among women managers continues
The conflict among the women in charge of the World’s Fair persists using familiar political tactics. The secretary remains a central figure in the maneuvering as factions clash over leadership and control of arrangements.
Disagreement and Resettlement Mark Early Setback
The executive committee faces dissent as a woman, dispossessed, relocates and presses on. Harmony has not characterized the undertaking thus far, yet she proceeds as if nothing occurred, signaling resolve amid friction.
Boston musings on gardens, lunch rooms, and literary pride
A Boston writer notes the Washington statue’s flower bed, questions floral tributes, and recalls a popular lunch room where diverse townspeople mingle. He spars with critics, jokes about his own wit, and quotes Sterne to reflect on literary aims and self perception.
Leonard's to Exhibit Works of O R Chase Decorated Masters
A fine arts exhibition and sale at Leonard's of 44 Bedford Street features paintings from Mr. O R Chase and other owners. The collection highlights French masters and works by Dutch American and German painters. Notable pieces include a Corot titled Near Ville D Auvray and works by Jacque Ceramano Diaz Dupré De Camps Van Severdonck Verboeckhoven Meyer Darard Schreyer Tilton.
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Robert Leonard
Bedford Street
O. R. Chase
Corot
Ville D’auvray
Troyan
Jacque
Ceramano
Diaz
Victor
Julian Dupré
de Camps
Orient
van Severdonck
Verboeckhoven
Meyer
Darard
Schreyer
Tilton
Amherst plans university club in Boston falls into place
A university club in Boston moves toward formation with practical steps. The Amherst Young Alumni committee includes Parker, Russell, Washburn, Seelye, and Stearns and will meet at Vercelli's next Friday night to form a young alumni association and select a committee to confer with Dartmouth and Amherst men. Several Amherst graduates in the city express warm support and note Dr. Tenny's pledged backing.
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Boston
Amherst Young Alumni Association
W. EF. Parker
A. H. Russell
G. &. Washburn
Ralph Seelye
Charles Stearns
Williams
Taret
Vercelli
Dartmouth
Amherst
Dr. Tenny
Another Candidate for the Bishopric in the State
The field for the vacant bishopric includes Professor John Binney of the Theological School at Middletown Connecticut. A Harvard graduate of 1864, he has spent most of his later life in Middletown and comes from Horace Binney’s Philadelphia family. A high churchman with New England training, he is favored by friends as a representative bishop.
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John Binney
Theological School
Middletown
Conn
Binney
Harvard
Philadelphia
Horace Binney
New England
Admirers Offer Hair From Mr Gladstone Head
In Hastings rumors say supporters offer to buy hair from the aging statesman at sixpence a strand. Judge Colt of the US Circuit Court is reportedly suffering an eye affliction and may be away from work for a period, though the ailment is not serious.
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Gladsone
Hastings
London
Gladstone
Colt
United States Circuit Court
Molé Chamber Music Club Third Concert Impresses
The Molé Chamber Music Club's final chamber concert of the series, in Association Hall, featured Roth, Kuntz, and Foote. The program included a quintet in F, a serenade in D, and Cromphout’s sextette, with praise for the oboe and clarinet playing and notes on Beethoven and Mozart influences, plus plans for three wind concerts in 91-92.
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MOLE
Molé Chamber Music Club
Association Hall
Roth
Kuntz
Foote
Brussels
Santet
Strasser
Beethoven
Lobeck
Cromphaut
Hagan
Mozart
Mr. Mole
Mr. Molé
Messrs
Miles & Thompson
Pump Hale
Music Notes: Major city concert listings and recitals
The page lists numerous upcoming performances in Boston and Cambridge including Schumann Der Freischnitz and Genoveva works, Bach preludes, and Bowditch family changes. Notable events feature Marie Jahn, Alma Byrnes, Kneisel and Fries, Levy's American Band, and several recitals at Steinert Hall Brattle Hall and Music Hall with artists like Nikisch de Pachmann Friedheim and Ella Stevens.
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Schumann
Bach
Marie Jahn
der Freischnitz
Bowditch
Alma Byrnes
Kneisel
Fries
Levy
Boston Theatre
Gertrude Franklin
Steinert Hall
Naval Battalion
E. N. Lafricain
John C. Soley
Music Hall
Russell
Kneisel Quartette
Nikisch
Foote
Brattle Hall
Cambridge
Beethoven
Svendsen
de Pachmann
Orchestra Club
Ella M. Stevens
Langham Hotel
Arthur Friedheim
Wagner
Friedheim
Laszt
Lucretia Borgia
Antasy
Helen Hopekirk
Franz Kneisel
Bumstead Hall
Goldmark
Albumblatt
Wieniawski
Caprice
Padarewski
Erlking
Schuebert-List
Sarasate
Musicall
Luis T. Romero
Chickering Hall
Harvard University Mandolin Club
Brown University Mandolin Club
N. Salomen Thomas
Jessie M. Downer
Chickering’s
Axner
Chopin
Liszt
Gilmore
Natali
Balakireff
The Collect for the Third Sunday After Easter
A liturgical collect prays for those misled to avoid errors and embrace the teachings of Jesus Christ. The prayer asks God to guide attendees who have fallen away back to the faith and to hold fast to Christian doctrine through Jesus Christ.
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Saint Anselm
God
Jesus
I W. Parsons
Parnell Defeats in Irish Land Bill Debate Sparks Political Maneuvering
London report details Irish land bill friction as Parnell and Morley amendments clash, Labour figures oppose the commission, and local government plans hint at county councils. Eight seats vacant signal upcoming contests with Home Rule on the front line and Liberal pledges on eight hours, education, and veto measures shaping the campaign.
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London
Mortey
Parnell
Morley
Sexton
Labouchere
Balfour
Ireland
House of Commons
McCarthyites
McKenna
Mahoney
Nolan
Mr. Parnell
McCarthy
Theatrical News Preview at Hollis Street Theatre
The next week brings Miss Marlowe’s return at Hollis Street Theatre after recovery from illness. Her company includes Edwin Booth’s nephew Creston Clarke and Charles B. Hanford. Repertory spans Romeo and Juliet, As You Like It, Pygmalion and Galatea, Twelfth Night, Ingomar, with Mansfield at Glob Theater offering varied matinees and special benefits. Helen Barry opens at Park Theatre in A Night’s Frolic with a strong company. New Lamps for Old continues at Museum. The Soudan returns to Boston Theatre. Tremont hosts John L. Stoddard with The Passion Play of 1890. Grand Opera House and other venues schedule The Mountain King, Under the Gaslight, and more, with new entrants to Boston theatre life and local academy notices.
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Miss Marlowe
Hollis Street
Edwin Booth
Creston Clarke
Charles B. Hanford
T. L. Coleman
H. A. Weaver
Gertrude Johnson
Mattin Ford
Eleanor Merron
Ingomar
Mr. Hanford
Ingomar the Barbarian
Helen Barry
Boston
Park Theatre
Augustus Thomas
Miss Barry
Missary Shaw
J. H. Gilmour
W. H. Thompson
Lily Vinton
Daly
Miss Clarke
Wilson
Davenport
Daly’s
Tremont
John L. Stoddard
Ober-Ammergau
Grand Opera House
Howard
James H. Wallick
Lothrop
Providence Stock Company
Grand Museum
Henry Pettit
J. Gordon Edwards
Justin Paige
William Henderson
Harry Clemence
Kate Glassford
Annie McVeigh
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Insurance OF Children’s Lives
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DeCobain
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Verney
Christian
Rational Dress Society
Lady Sandhurst
Lady Barberton
Oscar Wilde
Royal Labor Commission
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Howell
John Burns
Theatrical News
Richard Mansfield
Prince Karl
Beau Brummell
Prince Kari
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Mansfield
Soudan
Mr. Neville
Emma Waders
Balfe
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American Academy of the Dramatic Arts
Lyceum Theatre
Hollis Street Theatre
New Columbia Theatre
Nemo
Union Hall
Partridge
Temple Place
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