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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1890

Page

4

Amusements Tonight at Boston and Revere Beach

Second class notices list multiple showings this evening at Oakland Garden Roxbury Port of Vines Revere Beach Boston Treatee and other venues. Listings include titles The Fall of Babylon The Apaches Good Old Times You and L My Jack Lend Me Your Wife Out in the Streets The Bea King and The Financial Commercial and Ship News pages noted.

Oakland Garden Roxbury Babylon Vines Revere Beach Boston Washington Street Okd Times You L” Group Opera House Washington Dover Streets My Jack Boston Museum Tremont Street Scollay Square Roland Reed Wife Howard Arnenaumm Howard Street Harre Gerryseuse Stever Tuscaree Uoillis Street Bea King

Emperors’ St. Petersburg Visit and Pennsylvania Politics

The piece notes William and the Czar meeting in St. Petersburg with no clear cordiality and suggests the talk was an affair of state. It also reports on Pennsylvania politics including Quay and Cameron opposition, the Independent Republican movement, and anti-Delamater sentiment influencing steel, oil, and electoral reform debates.

William St. Petersburg Pennsylvania Quayy Delamater Philadelphia Philadelphia Times Parrison Washington Standard Pattisson Pittsburg Quay Senate United States

Central American tensions and Guatemalan peace hopes rise

The Tribune discusses the risk of fraud in Northern districts and the looming call for stricter laws if crimes surge next November. It warns against partisan manipulation while noting tentative peace in Central America as Guatemala Guatemalan leader Bartmans signs a protocol, with Salvadoran leader Ezera insisting on rights amid regional jealousy over a potential Guatemala Honduras alliance.

the Tribune Heaven Tribune Bartmans Guatemala United States Ezera Las Bariivas Salvador Honduras

Federation Orders Knights of Labor to Stand Aside

The Terre Haute ruling by the Federation of Railway Employees leaves the Knights of Labor to handle their quarrel with New York Central unaided. The Supreme Council rejects aiding Pow derly and warns against sympathetic strikes, praising the engineers and rail unions for lawful conduct.

Federation of Railway Employees Terre Haute Knights of Labor New York Central Railroad Management Supreme Council Pow Derly Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Railroad Trainmen’s Association Brotherhood of Railroad Conductors Switchmen’s Mutual Aid Association Engineers Powderly Railroad Engineers Anrour Mr. Arthur Mr. Powprenny Mr. Lancent Powprrty New York Chicago Federation of Railway Employees Powpuerly Supreme Council of the Federation

Ambition Drives Leader Beyond Labor Rights Debate

A fragment notes a figure pursues his own ambition rather than the rights of labor, signaling a strategic stance over worker advocacy in the unfolding discussion.

A Blessing in Disguise Over the Worlds Fair Debacle

The piece laments Chicago s six month delay in organizing a national World s Fair after winning the bid, criticizing site quarrels and airbound finances. It notes New York was favored in Congress for party reasons, calls the Chicago effort a national reproach, but hints a possible hidden benefit if the project dies now.

Chicago Congress Washington New York Boss PLA

Henry James and His Art in The Tragic Muse Review

A critique places The Tragic Muse among ethical themed fiction and notes James mastery in character and cross national range. It praises Roderick Hudson The American The Portrait of a Lady and The Princess Casamassima as great novels. The review highlights strong female portraits led by Isabel Archer and Christina Light praising James for freeing the novel from conventional limits.

Mr. Janns James Roderick Hudson the American Casimassima Mr. James Christina Light Henrietta Stackpole Isabel Archer Dorothea Brooke Romola Lady Aurora Mme, Grandom

Modern journal criticism and the drift of periodicals

The review discusses James as a modern writer who details human experience with restraint and complex elements. Strap's Review of Reviews will publish an American edition, offering accessible insight into current periodical literature, while the Comte de Paris warns interviewers and avoids French politics.

Tie Mr. James

Boston and Fortifications in a Budeker Guide Volume

The article notes J F Muirhead of Budeker plans a United States Canada guide with Boston prominent. It discusses defenses around Boston including Fort Warren Fort Independence and nearby islands, and contrasts old fortifications with new stronger inland approaches. It also comments on summer resort crowds noting a drop in young men due to yachting travel and shifts toward quieter seaside locales.

J. F. Muirhead Budeker United States Canada Boston Bedeker New York Chicago Tam Gallop Paddock Deer Island Fort Warren Fort Independence Boston Light Port Winthrop Long Island Bonham Sam Gayelles Parsons

Lend Me Your Wife at the Museum reviewed with farce and flair

The Museum stage presents Lend Me Your Wife a farcical adaptation by Boucicault of Ernest Warren's English version set in New York. Roland Reed shines as Captain Abner Tarbor with boisterous vigor, while A S Lipman, Miss Rush and others provide solid support as the play unfolds rapid complications and broad humor. The critic notes the dialogue seldom sparkles yet praises the energetic performance and predicts continued run into the week. Monday marks the season premiere of The English Rose with the same company.

Roland Reed Museum Boucicault Ernest Warren New York Trinity Church Kennebunk Mr. Reed Abner Tarbor A.S. Lipman Miss Rush

Prohibitionists to Convene in Granite State on Sept 9

The Prohibition State convention will be held in Grana Army diall Tuesday afternoon Sept 9 at 11 oclock.

Granite State

Good Old Times at the Boston Theatre Review

Good Old Times a melodrama by Whison Barrett and Hall Caine had its first American production at the Boston Theatre by the Brooklyn Park Theatre company under Colonel Sinn. The cast included Atkins Lawrence, John Glendenning, Charles Nichols, Eleanor Carey, Alf Fisher, and Maggie Halloway with strong scenery and a two week run promising popularity.

Boston Messrs Whison Barrett Hall Caine Brooklyn Park Theatre Company W. E. Sinn Princess’s Theatre London Australia Mr. Atkins Lawrence John Langley Johm Glendenning Crosby Grainger Charles Nichols Amos Drew Eleanor Carey Alf Fisher Maggie Halloway

U and I at the Globe Theatre Delightful Satire

At the Globe Theatre last evening Gus Williams and John J. Kelly starred in a musical satire titled U and I. The audience gave repeated encores and applause praising the leading duo. The cast also included W.S. Courtright Harry Kelly Seymour G. Hess Gertrude Zella Pierrie West Ada Boschell and the Leyton sisters. U and I will be presented this week only.

THE GLOBE Globe Theatre Gus Williams John J. Kelly Mr. Williams John Unnerblatt Kelly O'Donovan Innes W.S. Courtwright Harry Kelly Seymour G. Hess Gertrude Zella Pierrie West Ada Boschell Leyton

Grand Opera House Presents My Jack in Melodrama Style

The Grand Opera House staged My Jack by Walter Sanford and company, already seen at the Boston Theatre. The production features elaborate scenery including a lighthouse and Sea Gull deck, with a capable cast led by Ethel Barrington and Hoey. Critics note it needs cutting to fit a shorter runtime.

Grand Opera House Jack Walter Sanford Boston Ethel Barrington Mr. Hoey Dwarn Vanhery

Coral Tanner Stars in New York Opening of One Error

The opening tonight in a dingy house became a delight at one of New York's top amusements. Miss Coral Tanner starred in a new play by Edward E. Kidder titled One Error. The sensational piece reuses old material with sparse originality, but suits Miss Tanner and audiences traveling to the venue.

New York Coral Tanner Edward E. Kidder Tanner

Reed's Rule Debate Over Quorum Crashes Two Ways

A Boston letter to the Post argues that Speaker Reed's new quorum rule miscounts by counting nonvoting members and urges retention of the old yeas and nays standard. The writer contrasts X M C and the Democratic Leader, showing how each side claims the other’s logic collapses under constitutional language.

North American Review Reed X. M.C House of Representatives Mr. Reed Jones Smith F . Sperker Reed N. M J. FB Boston

Old carriage of A H Stephens to be sold this week

The old era carriage once used by A H Stephens for his Georgia speeches is up for sale at Crayw fordville this week. Reports say Sir Edwin Arnold remains linked to an English tour and Mr Arthur Warren returns from twenty one months away to London.

A. H. Stephens Theorgia Craywfordville John L. Worden Quaker Hill Dutchess County New York Edwin Arnold Empire Arthur Warren London Boston Herald England Jones Dumley Homer Plainfield N. J

Election Returns Show GOP Maintains Small Legislature Lead

The county's total vote was 2176 with Nagle 1055 and Colson 9565 for Representative at large. Neal (Dem) leads Miller (Rep) for county representative by 261, Powell (Union Labor) with 169. Republicans retain a two seat majority in the Legislature.

Orry I. T Ave Nagle Kein Colson Mor County Neal Miller Powell Union Labor

Fragments and Farce From The Week in Print

A collage of light verse, misheard quotes, social quips, and odd anecdotes. Jokes about Homer, a baker father, and a runaway yellow dog mingle with notes on telephony plans, a watermelon seed guess, and a dramatic misstep on a Michigan train platform.

Republican revolt and fair tariff stance in Boston

Ex Governor Ames of Massachusetts says I am a protectionist but favor common sense. Many Republicans favor protection only when it yields general advantage and avoid duties to benefit special interests or create monopolies. from the St Louis Globe-Democrat.

Ames Massachusetts St. Louis

General Gordon Declines Sub Treasury Support

General John B. Gordon of Atlanta tells the Georgia Farmers Alliance he sympathizes with their aims but will not advocate the sub-treasury plan. The candid stance may jeopardize his United States Senate election next winter, though critics salute his self respect and honesty.

Gordon John Bb. Gordon Atlanta Farmers’ Alliance Treasury United States Senate Uarford

Debate Over Tariff Bill Rages As Information Appeals Grow

The Baltimore Sun argues Democrats must resist obstruction and press for disclosure on the tariff bill. It accuses Republicans of silence and feeble replies, urging that delaying tactics cannot excuse public duty.

Ballimore Sun Dem

Blunder in Party Tactics Over Force Bill Debate

The piece argues the force bill is a dead issue with no broad support. It criticizes Republican leaders for trying to force it as a fall campaign issue, noting opposition from the national press and business interests and questioning where converts could come from. It cites the New York Evening Post on the flawed strategy.

Quay New York Tribune Congress the Tribune Senate Messrs. Lodge Hoar Clarkson Reed LN. Y. Evening Post

National Wheelmen Meet Opens in Macara Fatus

The National League of American Wheelmen meet opened today in Macara Fatus with about two thousand wheelmen present. A business meeting decided to extend the president’s term to two years. Races are scheduled for tomorrow and Wednesday. A protest was filed against Campbell, Gossler, and Laurie of the New York Athletic Club. A large hop followed at the International Hotel.

Macara Fatus National League of American Wheelmen Campbell, Gossler Laurie New York Athletic Club International Hotel

Rutland Republicans Nominate Clement For Town Representative

Rutland Rutland County Aug 25 The Republican caucus nominated Percival W. Clement for town representative. Clement is president of the Rutland railroad and director of the Clement National Bank.

Rutnand Percival W. Clement Rutland Railroad Clement National Bank

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