Amusements and notices from Boston Post evening listings
The Boston Post lists amusements for the day including Oakland Garden Roxbury at 3:30 p m and 3:30 p m The Fall of Babylon at Point of Pines Revere Beach Midsummer Musical Festival Flower Show Boston Theatnx George Thatchers Minstrels Lizzie Evans in Fogg s Ferry Group Opera The Blue and the Gray Boston Museum Roland Reed in A Woman Hater Howard Athenaeum Tony Pastor Vaudeville at Battee or GeeTrysBoro Tremont Street The Sea King at Street Theatre. ships news and department pages noted
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Oakland Garden
Roxbury
Babylon
Point of Pines
Revere Beach
Music Hat
Winter Street
Hamilton Place
Boston
Theatnx
Washington Street
George Thatcher
Goose Theater
Lizzie Evans
Lizzie Evans In “Fogg’s Ferry.” Group Opera Horse
Washington
Dover Streets
Boston Museum
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Roland Reed
Howard Athenaeum
Howard Street
Tony Pastor
Battee Or Geetrysboro
Howwis Street
Hollis Street
Tariff Reform Faces Split in Congress and Prohibition Stand
The piece surveys Republican factionalism over the Force Bill and tariff policy, noting Quay and Southern Republicans favor dead bills, while New England tariff reform grows with Connecticut Prohibitionists backing reform. It highlights farmers alliances in Maryland and Alabama promoting exchanges and taxation for schools, and cites broader implications for party unity and political strategy.
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Quay
New York Tribune
Boston Journal
Senate
Reciprocity in the Senate Debate on Tariff and Reciprocity
The piece critiques Senator Edmun ds for trying to frame Blaine’s reciprocity plan within party lines, tracing the tariff debate from Blaine’s June letter favoring free trade with Latin America to Hale’s broad reciprocity resolution. It notes opposition rooted in protecting—rather than surrendering—Tariff-National policy, and highlights Epmun ds proposed executive-led, narrowly defined reciprocity measures that threaten Congress’s legislative powers.
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Edmunds
Blatnn
Blaine
Ilarrison
Congress
BuntNne
United States
Hale
Buaine
New York Tribune
Ohio Wool Growers’ Association
Clear
BrAtnr
Frye
Ohio Shepherds
Hart
Epmunps
Epmunds
Business Prospects in Peru and American Trade
A New York Times Lima dispatch analyzes Peru’s business climate and investment risks. It notes wild-cat schemes around buried treasure, warns of gullibility, cites London and American investment contrasts, and discusses Britain’s dominance in Peruvian trade, with American exports hindered by policy and price gaps. The piece urges discernment to seize prudent opportunities in petroleum and other sectors.
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New York Times
Lima
Peru
South America
Times
The
New York
London
London & Pacific Petroleum Company
America
Great Britain
Germany
Fryn
Pan“American Congress
England
Connecticut Vote Splits by Party Alignments in Tariff Debate
The state shows about 75000 Democrats 78000 Republicans and 4600 Prohibitionists. Prohibitionists have formally backed tariff reform, signaling strong opposition to the high tariff policy. If Prohibitionists drop a third candidate, a solid tariff reform delegation could be elected this fall. The sentiment of the majority appears clear.
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New England
Connecticut
Con
Necticut
Surfmen in life-saving service urged pay rise to 75 a month
The proposal to raise life-saving service surfmen pay from 50 to 75 dollars monthly is urged in the House. Their eight month active service plus readiness, harsh weather, and risky duties justify higher wages, as current extra emergency pay remains small compared to other labor. The piece argues a wealthy government can afford decent wages rather than waste on dubious jobs and pensions.
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Speaker Aero
Opposition to Blaine plan on reciprocity sparks tariff dispute
The piece critiques Mr Blaine's reciprocity scheme, arguing it would abandon the protective principle and place tariff control in the President's hands. It notes congressional evasions and the resulting confusion among Senators about how to proceed with trade policy.
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United States
Mr. Blaine
Congress
Blater
Submarine progress and varied public notices
The article discusses advances in submarine navigation with the Gymnote, Goubet, and Peral, noting gains in control, speed, and air supply. It covers public transport fare issues in London, Bryer’s visit to Boston, California fruit trade expansion, and changes in military scout uniform rules. It also mentions Swiss skepticism of Teun legends, Emperor William’s Russia trip, and Comte de Pais visiting America for Civil War history.
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Goubet
Spain
William
Russia
Germany
Comte de Pais
Boston Landscape and Marine Painters Embrace Outdoor Art
In Boston summer enjoyment favors landscape and marine painters who seek nature over city life. Their retreats near Gloucester reveal a devotion to observing natural light, clouds, and waves. Artists like Appleton Grown and George L. Wasson pursue outdoor painting to capture true tones and scenes along the Maine coast.
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Gloucester
Boston
New York
Appleton
Newburyport
George L. Wasson
Maine
The Publication of Thine Not Mine and Notes on Sugar Routines
A column discusses outdoor life fueling summer artistry, then turns to a Boston critic who divides restaurants by powdered versus lump sugar, linking honesty and taste to these choices. It notes Dr. William Everett’s new boys book Thine Not Mine, with reissues of his earlier works and his European trip for health.
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Lunp Sugar
William Everett
Everett
University of Cambridge
England
Europe
Johns Hopkins Medical School Fundraiser for Equal Opportunity
A Boston committee raises at least 100000 to speed the new Johns Hopkins Medical School opening and ensure equal access for women. The school will match high university standards with eminent professors, a renowned hospital endowment of 3300000, laboratories, and large dispensary service. Readable pledges collected from many donors, including Mrs. Louise Hovey and dozens of supporters, outline extensive local support and prominent trustees.
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Johns Hopkins Medical School
Johns Hopkins University
Europe
United States
Boston
G. O
Louise H. Hovey
Coburn
Manon
Ida Mason
Charles Head
Daniel Mer
Charles Eliothman
Norton
Cheney
Friend
Sarah Fay
Henry Whit i
Kinson
Thomas Mack
Asa Gray
Laura
K. Schlesinger
Helen
A. KL
Jienry ‘Thayer
Thenry
Picker
Kenry Attys
Veep
Woods
B.O. Gibbs
Ames
Lewis Cabot
OV Rogers
Mary K
Farnsworth
Atkins
Mary Anne ‘Priend
Walds
Willian
Bullard
Harriett
Mein
Freeman
Lucy
S. L. Edwards
Sewall
W. ©. Cabot
J. Hunting
Anna J.ton Wolcott
I. S
Lilian Hors
Ford
A. K. Nor
C. A. UhAusiss
F. Pope
Arthur Tiyman
Cornelia
Ken G
Thomas Temple
Durch Esa
Palmer
M. C
John Park
A. Is. Stevenson
Ste
George
William L
Owe Es Baws
Rugera
Kidward
Sarah M. J. Wigglesworth
Hobson
Henry Pick
Bya Ch
Anna Id
Hallowell
Katharine
Mary Fr
Horsford
Augustus
Mary A
Hemenway
Tappitt
John
Gardner
English Views of Kemmler's Death Scene of Horror and Atrocity
A London Telegraph excerpt condemns Kemmler's electric chair execution as horrendous and imperfect. It notes repeated shocks and fear of failure, arguing mercy does not justify the method and fearing costly, dangerous delays. The piece questions the technique's dignity versus hanging.
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London Telegraph
Kemmler
Shrady
No Gain for Decency in Electric Execution
The London Times argues against electricity as a humane method of execution. It notes diminished novelty, potential dangers to workers, and urges a quieter, private approach to deter crime and lessen public notoriety. It says murderers deserve punishment, but with as little parade as possible.
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Kemmler
A Bungling Experiment in the Electric Chair
From the Saturary Review the piece critiques New York State's experiment with the electric chair. It condemns the bungled execution and the public spectacle surrounding it, noting doctors described the death as painless at first, yet the circuit faults and crowd hysteria exposed distrust in nonprofessional handling and media sensationalism.
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Auburn
New York State
Notable Europe and America Personal Moves Highlight High Society
The Comte de Paris has moved his personal effects to England while General Greely retires with family in Sorrento Maine for a brief period. Yacht designer William Fife arrives in New York. Baron Hirsch sends a 25000 dollar gift to Montreal’s Hebrew Association. The Duchess of Manchester reports a theft at the London terminus. Gladstone welcomes deaf mutes at Hawarden. Maverick named private secretary to Congressman Candler, and Harriet Hosmer departs for Rome to finish the Crerar Lincoln Memorial and a wax Queen Isabella. H. H. Johnston earns Companion of the Bath for Africa service. Buchanan made Companion of St Michael and St George. Johnston’s career spans Nyasaland, Congo travels, and Nyassa’s Congo coast protection work.
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Comte de Paris
France
England
General Greely
Signal Service
Sorrento
William Fife
Glasgow
New York
Rome
Baron Hirsch
Young Men’s Hebrew Association of
Montreal
Duchess of Manchester
London & North Western Railway
Candler
Maverick
Committee of Congress
Chicago
Harriet Hosmer
Europe
London
British Museum
Queen Isabella
H. H. Johnston
Nyassaland
Bath
Buchanan
T. Michael and St. George
Johnston
Africa
Humpata
Angola
Congo
Bolobe
Royal Geographical Society
Mt. Kilmia-Nyaro
Rreat Briain
Cameroons
Nyassa
Lake Nyassa
Great Britain
Lake Lukwa
Straws from State Street and a Sea Monster Tale
A collage of quotes and anecdotes includes humor about the Board of Education in Columbus paying men and women equally, wry remarks on T B Aldrich, and a Glastonbury epitaph. It also recounts a Halifax sea monster sighting near Advocate Harbor, described as an eighty foot long shell-backed creature.
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Narva
State Street
Board of Education
Columbus
Blimber
Glastonbury
Conn
Mary Hale
Tennyson
Johnny
Kwen-ming
Morse
Grand Army
Boston
Reed
Mr. Morse
Mr. Reed
House
Senate
Kate Field
Washington
Imperial
Halifax
Obed Knowlton
Advocate Harbor
Reciprocity Reform Debate Sparks Tariff Tightening Call
In a condensed argument the St Paul Pioneer Press notes that reciprocity is sugar coated reform and the public seeks the core tariff policy. The piece warns that high tariff supporters may push a sugar coated version under the reciprocity label.
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St. Paul Pioneer Press
Rep
Admirable proposal for library alcove honoring O'Reilly
A suggestion to dedicate a Public Library alcove to John Boyle O'Reilly with a collection on Celtic race literature and languages is praised as an admirable and best proposed public monument so far. The Transcript comments on the proposal.
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John Boyle O'Reilly
the Transcript
Despairing Wail Over Election Bill Doom in Senate
The Stratford Post reports Republicans fear the election bill is doomed this session as many senators prefer passing the tariff measure. They argue the election bill is important but cannot be forced if the tariff bill stalls. The piece notes the McKinley will could eliminate the issue from the next canvass.
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Startford Post
Quay Targeted by Senate as Rank and Pride Clash
The Senate extremists vow to press the force bill despite Quay's rapid rise to power. After a caucus setback they aim to discipline the upstart Pennsylvania boss, not chiefly for protecting rights of the oppressed or creating offices, but to teach him his place.
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Quay
Senate
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Record
ITS LEADING MEN SHOULD SPEAK OUT
A Worcester Spy editorial urges leaders of the Grand Army to denounce a pension measure, condemning General Kovey’s substitute for liberal veteran payouts as a dangerous, humiliating ploy. It argues a majority opposes excessive pensionism and calls for outspoken commanders to curb the action.
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Grand Army
Committee On Pensions
Kovey
L Worcester
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