Boston Theatre and City Venues Showings
Listings across Boston venues on Washington Tremont and Howard streets show matinees at 2 and evening performances at 7 45 every day. Acts include The Soudan Little Em ly Superba Nellie McHerry The Master of Woodbarrow Will O the Wisp and Is Marriage a Failure with various stars such as E H Sothern and Stuart Robson.
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Boston Theatre
Washington Street
Boston Museum
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Grose
Superba
Guano Opera House
Washington
Dover Streets
Nellie McHerry
Howtnis
Taarrs
Uollis Street
E. H. Sothern
Woodbar
Music Hall
Stoddard
Music Hart
Park Theates
the Clemenceau Case
Fire at Baltimore Masonic Temple Stirs Lessons
The Christmas Day blaze at Baltimore's Masonic Temple, likely sparked by an electric wire, nearly trapped occupants in Forepaugh's Theatre portion if two hours later. The incident underscores a recurring warning about escape routes and building safety rooted in prior Boston and Thanksgiving lessons.
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Baltimore
Boston
Masonic Temple
Unpromising Outlook on Parnell OBrien Paris Interview
Speculation on the Paris interview between Mr. Parnell and Mr. OBrien suggests little chance of a breakthrough. Two likely outcomes are Parnell luring OBrien to his side or OBrien staying firm with Mr MCarriuy, risking a wider split among Home Rule supporters.
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Parnell
O’brien
Paris
M’carriuy
Retaliation in Mexico Over McKinley Tariff Hint
A City of Mexico dispatch reports rising Mexican sentiment for retaliation against the United States. Export ore and cattle suffer, with calls to impose duties on American lard cattle petroleum to force trade talks with Europe and a tariff reciprocal. Some see a chance to grow smelting and slaughtering industries. others press for exclusion of U S products.
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Mexico
KomeEno
United States
Europe
Blaine
Aldrich Rule Resented For Senate Previous Question
The proposed Aldrich rule in the Senate draws sharp criticism as more tyrannical than Hoak’s prior version and similar measures. It would close debate and bar any effective amendments by forcing an immediate vote on pending amendments and the measure, making filibuster and modification unlikely. This summary notes the mechanism and the dissent from observers regarding its impact on legislative process.
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Aldrich
Senate
Hoak
Senate rule limits amendments echo Rexep tariff vote fate
The passage argues that only one amendment can be pending under the proposed rule and that no further subsidiary motions exist. It claims the rule will prevent amendment of any measure it covers, likening this to Speaker Rexep's tyrannical force in forcing the tariff bill to a vote undebated with many amendments left unvoted upon.
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Senate
Rexep
Prospects of Reciprocity and Argentine Tariff Clash
A critique of the McKinley tariff's reciprocity plan notes that Argentina raised duties on U S exports after the tariff act. It warns the president may have to impose a 14 cent per pound duty on hides from Argentina starting January 1802, as a first step toward reciprocal trade.
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Harrison
Congress
United States
Harrrison
Argentine
Starrrison
Compulsory Arbitration for Railroads Proposed in Atlantic Essay
The Massachusetts Board of Arbitration shows success in averting strikes and prompts talk of compulsory arbitration for public service bodies. C W Clark argues for limited compulsory arbitration to railroads, with decisions enforced by a state designated judge and appointed arbitrators. If carriers refuse, a receiver could be appointed.
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Massachusetts Board of Arbitration
Cuares W. Clark
Atlantic Monthly
Clank
Bief
Clark
Mr. Clark
Debate Over Compulsory Arbitration For Railroads
The article discusses proposed state level compulsory arbitration for railroad labor disputes. It considers licensing employees, withholding licenses for leaving without notice, and potential future consequences for interstate railroads. Questions arise about cross state enforcement and the paternal scope of such government action.
Tariff Says Gas From Canada Faces 10 Percent Tax
The Buffalo customs office ruled Canadian natural gas cannot cross the line without a 10 percent tariff as an unrenumerated manufactured article. The decision impacts Buffalo manufacturers relying on gas, while highlighting protective principles. At Bridgeport Fairfield Chemical Works workers face a 10 percent wage cut due to higher raw material costs.
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McKintey
Buffalo
Treasury Department
Fairfield Chemical Works
Bridgeport
Candler
England to Remain Dark Over Relief Scheme Fallout
The piece narrates a split between Salvation Army General Boorn and Commissioner Frank Smith affecting the Darkest England relief plan. Smith, credited with origin, resigns amid accusations of misused funds, undermining public confidence and the scheme’s practical execution. Snow and rain cleanse Boston streets as the Goethe Society plans a New York statue. a Grant miss appears noted.
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Boorm
Salvation Army
Frank Smita
England
Atlantic
Smrru
Boo
Goethe Society of
New York
Central Park
Society Plans Riverside Park Mausoleum Project
The New York Tribune reports society circles in the city are rallying to build the mausoleum at Riverside Park. It notes a letter to the Tribune, marked Boston Mass, jokingly hinted Horace Greeley’s paper could be found only through a middleman, a point the Tribune treats as humor. The piece reflects public interest and local involvement in the project.
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Riverside Park
The
New York Tribune
New “York Herald
Horace Greevry
Boston
Mass
the Tribune
Ounce
Horace Greevy
Mme. Bernhardt
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
Fifth Avenue Theatre
New York
the Tremont
Sleighing memories and new elevator plans in Boston
The piece recalls vanished sleighing profits, Ward’s big sleighs to Fresh Pond, and Boston’s sleighing carnivals while noting upcoming high rise elevators in Ames Building with express and accommodation classifications. It covers Paul Revere sculpture debates, theater openings at the Museum Tremont Globe and Sothern, and Christmas matinee trends in New York.
Reflections of David Macron and Son Exposition Note
A fragment from Columbia's proclamation warns that an exposition in ninety three will fail if not started promptly. It notes American ingenuity while acknowledging other nations may resist showing their wares and trading waves.
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Columbia
Women fall from electric car on Boylston Street
About 10 o'clock on Christmas night three women alighted from an electric car on Boylston street near Hereford street. As the third woman stepped off the car started, throwing her to the ground with bruises but no broken bones. Conductor number 240.
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Boylston Street
Hereford Street
The Collect for the Sunday After Christmas Day
The text presents a theological prayer praising the birth of Jesus and requesting divine grace. It petitions for regeneration adoption as children, future vision of Christ’s face, daily heart renewal, and unity with the Trinity. Attributed to T. W. Parsons.
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God
T. W. Parsons
School Drama Show Delights Union Hall Audience
The New England School of Dramatic Instruction presented Robertson's comedy School at Union Hall. Principal H M Pitt led a capable cast including Margaret Dodge Naomi Tighe and Annie Athy with praised acting by J W Rose and strong supporting turns. A gold-leaded cane gift honored Pitt as a snowbound audience applauded the performance. The fourth show is slated for January 30, 1801.
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New England School of Dramatic Instruction
Union Hall
Robertson
Jord Bequioy
Chase
Ceeecevessees
Farren Beau
Adis Amnre
Vseneg
Krutesssses
Ectvece
Carl Scranton Voughrane
D. Salmon, Jr
Sutcliffe
Emily Bramhall
Belle
Annie Athy Va
Margaret Dodge
H. M. Pitt
Naomi Tighe
Miriam O'Leary
Boston Museum Company
J. W. Rose
Bean Furintosh
Annie Athy
Mella
Jack Poyntz
Pitt
Charles A. Bancroft
the Schoool
Providence Art Matters Sees Annual Exhibition Set
The Art Club in Providence opens its annual exhibition with a reception on June 28 and runs to February 21, 181. Only original paintings never shown here will be accepted. Entries due January 19 in Boston and January 28 in Providence. Committee includes Henry R. Kenyon, Sydney R. Burleigh, John N. Barlow, Frank W. Marshall. A permanent show, hung without jury, occupies Art Club galleries between exhibitions. Notables include Mr. Bacon of Boston with six French canvases and Providence’s C. W. Stetson showing California landscapes and a bright literary piece. Stetson plans to travel soon to Europe.
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Frank W. Marshall
Art Club Galleries
Bacon
Boston
C. W. Stetson
Providence
New York
California
Europe
Paris
A Mis mash of 1890s Bits and Oddities
A collage of brief items from New York and Europe notes January 1 1890 dues and gifts lampooning social customs. It cites Belinda Maud jokes at theatres a Hull strike misread in newspapers a finance rule on loans and a coffee versus tea tale with a Garrick watch tale and a show lifter deterred by a lifelike shop mannequin as a detective.
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Hull
Wall Street
West
N. Y. Tribune
LN. Y. Sun
New York World
David Garrick
John E. Fries
Broadway
Fries
Seine
Pygmalion
Collision on Providence Warren & Bristol line injures two conductors
A 7:40 train from Providence dashed into a side-tracked train at Warren due to a misplaced switch. Slippery rails caused the crash to telescope locomotives and derail them. No passengers were hurt, but Conductor Fish was struck on the shoulder and Conductor Burnham sustained cuts. The switch tender claims he left the switch set all night until 7 am.
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R.I
Warren
Providence, Warren & Bristol
Fish
Burnham
The Tempest lecture at Lowell Institute by Mr Clapp
A small audience braved a winter tempest to hear Mr Clapp discuss Shakespeare's The Tempest. He defended Baconianism, asserted The Tempest’s status as one of Shakespeare’s two plays keeping strict time and place unities, and praised Ariel’s central role while noting Prospero’s reflection of Shakespeare himself.
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Lowell Institute
Clapp
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Ferdinand
Miranda
Ocale
Mr. Stevenson
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Prosperos
Shakene
Lassanio
Romeo
Garden of Eden
Should a pardon be granted for Sir Samuel G Snelling
A letter to the editor argues against clemency for Sir Samuel G. Snelling, who was sentenced in 1886 to seven years for embezzlement. It contends the crimes were fully punished, contested excuses about company support are unfounded, and health risk alone justifies a commission and possible pardon as an act of humanity.
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Boston
Sam
George Ward
Boston Cab Company
Samuel G. Snelling
Output of Diamonds Sparks Price Surge in Holland
A London Daily News report notes a Kimberley mine production cut from 4,000,000 to 2,000,000 carats per year causing a 100 percent rise in diamond prices in Holland. The piece highlights hardship for Amsterdam lapidaries and their families amid reduced demand and poverty.
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London Daily News
Amsterdam
Kimberley
Holland
Mr. Robinson
Eugene Sus
Paris
Divorce Lawyer's Confession Stuns New York Police
New York December 26 Charles Buttner a divorce lawyer was arrested and has confessed to forgery and larceny tied to a bogus divorce mill He also notes willingness to pay the penalty His case links to Hughes Campbell the firm once exposed by former Fort Worth mayor Pendleton who is referenced in the ongoing scandal
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Charles Buttner
Hughes & Campbell
Pendleton
Fort Worth
Tex
Buttner
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