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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1888
Page
4
Cheap postage debate spurs Tribune urging fast passage
The New York Tribune loudly endorses reducing letter rates from two to one cent and warns Republican lawmakers against delaying popular cheap postage measures. It hints protectionists may support the bill for treasury reasons rather than the policy itself, while denying treasury motive is the sole aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Congress
Tribune
Theatre managers oppose Albany bill on night watchmen
New York theatre managers condemn a bill in the Albany Legislature that would require them to hire retired and incapacitated firemen as night watchmen. They argue the measure unfairly burdens property owners and weakens security by replacing faithful, experienced staff with pensioned ex-firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Albany
Senator Sherman pressed on tariff reform debate
Senator Kenna challenged Senator Sherman in a tariff reform debate. Sherman defended internal revenue taxes on spirits beer and tobacco, arguing he changed his mind. The piece argues Southern farmers hear Sherman and that his defense is weak outside the chamber and that tariff taxes burden the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenna
Senator Sherman
Superman
Sherman
Southern cotton mills surge past 1880 figures in 1888 growth
A Manufacturers Record compilation shows Southern cotton mills increasing from 179 mills with 713,989 spindles and 15,222 looms in 1880 to 294 mills with 1,495,145 spindles and 84,006 looms in January 1888. Projected by year end 1888 total spindles reach about 1,736,000 and looms 38,800, a gain over 100 percent in spindles and looms. The South’s output value grows from 21 million dollars in 1880 to 48 million in 1887.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Optimistic tone at Dublin Home Rule meeting by Ripon and Morey
Lord Ripon and Mr Morey spoke cheerfully at the Dublin Home Rule demonstration. They acknowledged the fragile position of relying on a parliamentary majority of about a hundred for government. Yet they praised coercion's failure and found value in the visit despite political uncertainties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Ripon
Mr. Morey
Dublin
Ireland
Home Rule Support By Opponents Lingers In Debate
The passage notes that opposition groups may voice concerns yet display admirable support among classes expected to reject Home Rule, highlighting a nuanced stance rather than outright hostility.
Surplus Spending Lashes Congress in Expenditure Push
The piece argues Congress rushes to pass many public building and river and harbor measures, totaling millions, risking depletion of the surplus. It singles out Greenville, Asheville, Springfield, and Monroe post offices at 100000 each and notes looming pension costs and logrolling dangers. It criticizes coercion policy and Ireland's governance while remarking on theater trends and public taste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Fryk
Shipping League
Treasury
Blair
Senate
House
Committee
Greenville
D. C
Asheville
N. C
Springfield
Monroe
Clheveland
Silence Before the Storm in British Parliament
Preparations for the new session show no clear talks between party chiefs and followers. Lord Salisbury keeps counsel while Conservatives await possible local government reforms, debate limits, and a halt to obstructive tactics tied to Parnell's advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Club
Lord Salisbury
England
Scotland
Ireland
Wales
The Decline of the Drama and Its Causes
A critical essay argues that while drama is not entirely decayed the stage literature no longer leads English speaking nations. It cites Brander Matthews and debates on realism and the rise of novels and newspapers as explanations. The piece suggests the public bears responsibility alongside actors authors and managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georges
Brander Marry HeEws
New York
Mavwrnews
France
M. Scrusk
M. Schee
Boston Theatre
Mr. Irving
Mephiastopheles
Phillips Brooks
Faust
Boston Witnesses Courtly Views on Bishop Elect and Stage Arts
In Boston, reflections on Rev. Dr. Courtney mark his upcoming departure and the bishopric, contrasting Episcopal traditions with Back Bay and Beacon Hill factions. A theater experience with Mr. Irving prompts thoughts on elocution, while Mme. Petersen’s Steinert Hall piano recital draws praise for energy, touch, and technique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courtney
Boston
Beacon Hill
St. Paul’s
Mme. Petersen
Mme
Dory Burmeister
Petersen
Steinert Hall
Music review of Emil Mahr's public violin debut
Emil Mahr violinist debuted in Bumstead Hall with L Maas and W J Winch. Grieg Dvorak Spohr Schumann Chopin Parsifal themes plus an encore, praised for tuning and musicality. Maas, Winch, Lavallé noted for clarity and support. reviewer calls Mahr very good though not a great violinist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Mahr
Bumstead Hall
L. Maas
W. J. Winch
Grieg
Dvorak
Lisay Poloumiboan
Chopin
Charfreltagszauber
Sputouol
Peres
Boxers Wagner Pomeupisncot
Conor
Soass
Jensen
Otello
Mahr
Winch
Maas
Calixe Lavallé
Sheridan hailed by Boston crowds during triumphant visit
The New York Sun notes General Philip H. Sheridan enjoys a large welcome from Boston citizens and is to meet the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company, promising a display of true martial spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip H. Sheridan
Boston
Artillery Company
N. Y. Sun
Ind
Republican Voters and Blaine Nomination in Massachusetts
The Springfield Republican notes the tension in Massachusetts Republicans over Blaine. It questions opposing his nomination and warns against policies that anger Mugwumps, urging unity to attract doubtful voters and avoid a national defeat. Ex-Senator Stiles T. Stanton of Connecticut died in New York yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Springfield
Stiles T. Stanton
Connecticut
New York
Recollections of Forty Years by Ferdinand de Lesseps
The article reviews Ferdinand de Lesseps and his two volume memoir translated by C. B. Pitman. It highlights his bold methods in Egypt and public diplomacy with Mohammed Said, his role in the Suez Canal project, and his status as a beloved yet controversial figure whose life blends daring deeds with a chaotic memoir. It notes Renan’s praise and Lesseps’s broader influence on Mediterranean French influence and civilizing aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand DE Lesseps
Lesseps
Renan
Academy
Mazzini
Rome
Caudinot
Narvaez
Ferdinand
Mohammed Said
Egypt
Napoleon
Mehemet Ali
Mehemet
Mohammed
Suez Canal
Sotanamed Said
Soudan
Khartoum
Paris
Europe
Constantinople
England
Lamartine
Africa
Asian
Lake Mensaleh
Algiers
Abyssinia
Abd-Fi-Kader
Mediterranean
France
Winter News and Oddities From Across The Nation
Snow blockades bring comfort to some in the West while many theater troupes are snowbound. Groundhog shadows predict six more weeks of winter. A Connecticut firm churns out 500 baseballs daily as jokes about snow balls spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Barnum
New York
Tony Weller
Breslau
Germany
Colorado
Thoebe
Carlisle
House
Mme. Modjeska
Cymbeling
Shakspere
Athens
France
Still Waters Run Deep at Museum Theatre Review
The Museum Company stage Still Waters Run Deep with Miss Clarke and Mr Hudson praised for Mrs Sternhold and Brother Potter. The critic notes strong character work and delicate touch though third act drags and some cast choices uneven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Museum
Ord
Shirley
Shakspere
Jonson and Chapman
Tom Taylor
London Assurance
Mr. Boucicault
Taylor
Scribe
Labiche
Legouvé
Brother Potter
Sternhold
Miss Clarke
Mr. Hudson
Museum Company
Mr. Barron
Mildmay
Miss Eyesson
Mias Clarke
Mr. Wilson
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