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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1893
Page
6
Without a Muzzle in Government Privilege Debate
Boston and State Boards of Trade urge Governor Russell to protect private rights by opposing special corporate grants. The appeal aligns with his inaugural themes and veto stance, seeking general laws over special privileges and stronger safeguards. Governor Russell is expected to favorably consider the request.
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Russell
Boston Associated Board of Trade
State Board of Trade
Roussell
Boston Aldermen Pay Debate Sets 2500 Figure
The Legislature debates fair pay for Boston Aldermen with the Senate leaning toward 2500. Critics call current pay ambiguous and argue it should reflect time and service quality. Some believe higher salaries could deter corporate influence and retain capable members.
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Boston
Senate
Call for Dollar Gas in Brookline and Brighton
The Brookline Gas Company faces pressure to cut prices as residents demand reductions in gas rates. The writer challenges the company’s claim of high production costs and urges gas commissioners to respond to petitions for lower prices in outlying sections, including East Boston.
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Brookline
Brighton
Brookline Gas Company
East Boston
New York Banks Back Government in Patriotic Cooperation
The text notes New York bankers initially dismissive, while Boston banks promptly offered half their gold, showing a split but overall banking support for government policy. It also cites Cleveland and Canistel asserting no bond issues and a repeal of the silver purchase law as government aim, with no redemption of government…
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New York
Cleveland
Canliste
No Bond Issue In Silver War Fanned By Republicans
Notes declare no bond issue and a war on the Republican silver act. Senator Stewart is described as highly indignant as the administration and broad business and financial interests align to oppose silver inflation and cheap dollars in all forms.
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Senaator
Stewart
Try Her At Once Lizzie BorDEN Trial Delays Spark Outcry
The editorial condemns the prolonged imprisonment of Lizzie Borden without trial in Massachusetts. It argues the right to prompt trial is fundamental, questions the excuse of the Attorney General’s illness, and urges the state to use available legal talent to proceed. The piece calls for an immediate trial and denounces the ongoing denial of due process.
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Lizzik Borden
Commonwealth
Massachusetts
Knowlton
Lizzie Borpen
Lizzie BorpeNn
Pension reform movement energizes Grand Army posts
Old soldiers in the Grand Army of the Republic rise to defend pension integrity against sharks and purveyors of fraud. The effort gathers support in New York, Pennsylvania, and Washington with government aid, led by Congressman Joseph H. O Nett from Massachusetts seeking G A R endorsement at home.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Union
New York
Pennsylvania
Washington
Grand Army
Massachusetts
Josefu H. O’nett
Law test to challenge sugar bounty under McKinley act
The piece argues President Cleveland should order Secretary Carlisle to halt sugar bounty payments, so the constitutionality of taxing the many for a few can be adjudicated. It asserts previous cases avoided the issue, but government action could bring the question to a decision, likely ruling the bounty unconstitutional.
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Cleveland
Carlisle
Rates Cut for Chicago Westbound Travel to World’s Fair
The piece argues for reduced round trip fares on western roads serving Chicago to boost World’s Fair traffic. It notes current reasonable prices already profitable for roads and urges Eastern lines to match Chicago Denver rates to attract Western excursionists this summer, aiding trade and regional support.
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Chicago
Boston
Denver
Inaugural Fair Opens With Hope for Smooth Opening
The report notes optimism that the grand fair opening on Monday will proceed with equal brilliancy and smoothness, marking a favorable close to a lengthy preparation period.
Observant Citizen Reports On Color Print Trends And Local Figures
The piece notes color work in newspapers led by the Post on March 4 and forecasts future efforts. It discusses probate bench appointments in Suffolk and Barnstable counties, naming Judge McKim, Judge Harriman, and Eli Lay George as potential new judges. It also mentions Charles Hoyt, Cyrus Cobb, Thomas Seabrooke, J F McNulty, and Jim Murray with various local arts, yacht, and hotel connections.
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Herald
New York
Chicago
Judge McKim
Barnstable County
McKim
Suffolk County
Cape Cod
Harriman
Eli Lay George
George
Suffolk
Various Humorous Quips and Cartoon Snippets
A collage of brief jokes and witticisms from multiple papers. Jayson on bats as birds or animals, a bald headed man’s luck, a snow and sidewalk exchange, cod liver oil as food, and puns about administrations and shopworn attire.
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Milwaukee Journal
Jayson
Elmira Gazette
Du_ Bois Courier
Washington Star
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Social Calendar Notice for April Event in Brookline and Rome
Readers asked to send brief memoranda of social events. Saturday April 29 includes a reception for Mrs. Frederick B. Percy on Aspinwall avenue Brookline. An amateur circus matinee is hosted by Mrs. Maud Howe Elliott at the Vendome at 4 o clock for the Gould Memorial Home in Rome.
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Frederick B. Percy
Aspinwall Avenue
Brookline
Maud Howe Elliott
Vendome
Gould
Rome
Notable Boston Women and British Museum Grille Proposal
Ex Governor Armes's daughter Evelyn Ames shines as a leading amateur pianist in Boston admired for talent and character. The fourth daughter Susie Ames is noted as the family beauty. Mrs Jefferson and Miss Symons return to Buzzard's Bay and stay at the Whittier cottage with Mr. C. B. Jefferson. Frances Willard jokes about placing the Commons grill in the British Museum as a relic. Spanish women send works to the Columbian Exposition including a blue flower painting by the Queen regent and butterflies. Infanta Dona Paz sends poetry and Infanta Eulalie two vases she painted. Mrs James Wetherbee hosts a small reception at No. 1 Guild Street Friday.
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Armes
Evelyn Ames
Boston
Susie” Ames
Joseph Jefferson
Symons
Buzzard’s Bay
C. B. Jefferson
Whittier
Frances Willard
House of Commons
Queen Regent
Infanta Dona Paz
Infanta Eulalie
James Wetherbee
No. 1
Guild Street
Mother's influence shaped Phillips Brooks' character noted
The article credits Phillips Brooks' mother for his liberal and sweet nature. Rev. Dr. Arthur Brooks discusses the mother's role in an Harper's May piece, highlighting a "central power of a mother's soul" and a devout but gentle faith during Unitarianism's upheaval.
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Phillips Brooks
Arthur Brooks
Harper’s
Paris forms women fencing society to promote emancipation
Mme Nakayre leads a new Paris fencing school for women reviving the Groupe des Escrimenses. New escrimenses enroll to learn the rapier for women’s emancipation and pledge to practice secretly so foes cannot exploit their methods in duels.
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Mme. Nakayre
Paris
Groupe Des Escrimenses
New Escrimenses
Women's Gym at Chicago University Opens Space
The women s gymnasium at the new Chicago University measures 50 by 70 feet and features iron and modern dumbbells wands hoops quarter circle rowing machines travelling parallels high and low pulleys breast bars vaulting bar side and double rings giant stride ladders slanting upright and horizontal.
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New Chicago University
Juvenile English Writer Muriel Wilson Publishes Guides
Nine year old Muriel Talbos Wilson, a bright English girl who has written travel guides for adults, plans a new volume of sketches of the old masters. She has already produced A Simple Guide in Pleasant Places on Switzerland and a continuation on France and Italy. Wilson has lived abroad much of her life.
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Muriel Talbos Wilson
Switzerland
France
Italy
Rights Violated by the Long Delay
A letter condemns the eight month jail confinement of Lizzie Borden as a violation of speedy trial rights. It appeals to Attorney General Pillsbury and Knowlton to press for an immediate trial and justice for Borden in Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts
Lizzie Borden
Siustice
57 Pictures for One Cent
A Boston reader commends the Post for its exceptional penny issue praising 57 pictures most two column and easy reading layout tied to the naval parade. The letter lauds the paper as superb value and superior to other Boston papers at any price.
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Post
Boston
Letter to the Editor on Boston Employment Agencies
A reader denounces Boston employment agencies for taking a full week’s wages from job seekers. The writer argues agencies exploit unemployed workers who turn to them after newspapers lose ads, urging lawmakers to cap agency fees and employers to avoid patronizing agencies. The letter stresses the burden on workers supporting families.
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Post
Boston
End of the Great Show Ends New York Parade
The City of New York hosts a grand maritime parade marking the end of the Great Show. Men of war sailors parade ashore in a ceremony tied to international significance and the Columbian opening observances.
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New York
Waning Season for A Temperance Town in Boston
The season ends soon for Charles H. Hoyt's A Temperance Town at Boston's Grand Opera House. Arabella, Judge Doe's daughter, in Hoyt's new role draws crowds with Lulu Taber as the performer. Charles Dickson returns to Boston with Incog at Hollis Street Theatre, delighting audiences for a week.
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Boston
Charles H. Hoyt
Hoyt
Arabella
Judge Doe
Lulu Taber
Charles Dickson
Grand Opera House
Dickson
Hollis Street
Opera House
Boston Upbeat Theatres Screen Fresh Attractions
Lillian Beckhart stars in InconG a promised finish. The Salt Cellar a curtain raiser features Maud Haslam Louise Muldener Lillian Burkhardt Anita Bridger Ed Connelly Franklin Garland Reddick Anderson Barton Bancroft Gustave York Lewis Mason Edgar Allen. Aristocracy enters its second week at Hollis Street Theatre. Bob Fitzsimmons vaudeville act comes to Howard May 1 1992. Yolande Wallace joins 1492 forces. The Lost Paradise at Bowdoin Square Theatre draws strong regional interest with original scenery and an acclaimed cast.
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Maud Haslam
Louise Muldener
Lillian Burkhardt
Anita Bridger
Ed. J. Connelly
Franklin Garland
Reddick Anderson
Barton Bancroft
Gustave York
Lewis L. Mason
Edgar Allen
Grove Theatre
Yolande Wallace
Boston
Rice
Bowdoin Square
H. C. DeMille
The Tremont withdraws The Professors Love Story and adds Judah
The Tremont withdraws The Professors Love Story at the end of next week due to many requests for Mr. Willard. Judah will be performed for six nights and one matinee beginning May 8. Thomas Q. Seabrooke stars in Isle of Champagne at the Columbia Theatre for seven weeks. Sam T. Jack's Creole burlesque company comes to the Lyceum next week with vaudeville and a concert program. Milbank of Austins Palace Theatre cites Rose Hill English Folly Company presenting The Mountebank with elaborate costumes and a large company of dancers.
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Thomas Q. Seabrooke
Columia
Mr. Seabrooke
Boston
Sam T. Jack
Lyceum Theatre
Milbank
Austin
Palace Theatre
Rose Hill
OPERA
Hoovlise
Annie Clarke
Charles Barron
Oliver Twist
Grand Opera House
Oliver
Chas. Dickson
INCOG
Little Lord Fauntleroy
E. S. Willard
J. M. Barrie
A. M. Palmer
Shore Acres Week Ten Closes Tonight At Museum
The tenth week of Shore Acres ends tonight at Austin and Stone's Museum with two performances. The run wraps May 27 and features attractions including Weston the pedestrian, John Ranth the German strong man, Strassburger’s monkey circus Herman, and French flower workers. Mme Modjeska begins a week at Boston Theatre on Monday with As You Like It and then Henry VIII, Otis Skinner in supporting roles.
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Shore Acres
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Weston
John Ranth
Professor Strassburger
Herman
Mme. Modjeska
Boston
Hinrichs Opera Company
Carmen
Boston Theatre
Tavary
Koert-Kronold
del Puente
Montegriffo
Fleming
Mme. Kronold
Toreador
Mascagni
L’ Amico Fritz
Cavalleria Rusticana
Trovatore
Tavarry MacNichol-Vetta
W. H. Clarke
Averill
Gilmore
D. W. Reeves
Caroline Ostberg
Jenny Lind
Princess Dolgorovky
Rosa Linde
Sig. Tagliapietra
Louis Knittel
Franciulli
Modjeshka
Rosalind
H. A. M’gibenen
Shakspeare
Henry Wie
Modjeska
Katharine
Globe Theatre
John Stetson
Ramsay Morris
Joseph
Paris
Rice
Poem About Spring Blooms and Editors
A playful verse set in spring about poems that bloom with delicate charm and merry rhythm. It contrasts the sweet poetic mood with an editor’s famed wrath and a comic uprising in the press. The piece, attributed to The New York Recorder, weaves spring imagery with literary vanity.
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N. Y. Recorder
Fourth Time Running for Office Cited by Friend
A friend notes the candidate’s persistence after a fourth bid for office. The exchange underscores determination despite repeated applications from the hopeful.
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