Amusements Tonight in Boston Theatres and Venues
The Post Publishing Company lists tonight’s shows across Boston venues from the Baxter Building to Tremont and Hollis streets. Attractions include Hanlon Walter Martinetti Company at Boston Theatre, Betty's Finish and The Solicitor at Washington Street venues, Rose Coghlan in Lady Barter, Grimes's Cellar Door, Cleopatra with Fanny Davenport, and Ship Ahoy at Proximity Theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosrox Thearen
Washington Street
Hanlon-Walter Martinetti Company
Bosrox Museum
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Betty
Solicitor
Wglope Theatre
Rose Coghlan
Gguanop Opera House
Washington
Dover Street
Grimes
France Italy friends in crisis easing bonds
The French press views the Italian crisis as prompting closer commercial and political ties between France and Italy. It argues that genuine forces shape international affairs beyond deceptive alliances and that friendship between France and Italy matters more than sentimental shifts toward Russia or Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor CrisPi
France
Italy
Russia
Germany
Mischief Maker Parnell Seeks Irish Rule Clash
A report on Mr. Parnell's Ennis speech portrays him as trying to bind English Liberals to unfavourable Irish demands. The piece questions whether Britain could approve any Home Rule without an English veto. It labels him a mischief-maker and predicts trouble for any satisfactory measure.
Protecting the Adirondacks A State Forest Plan Face Off
The Adirondack Park Association drafts a series of bills aimed at preservation. They seek to shield state lands from railroad rights of way and dam construction, push for appraisals of Adirondack lands, and later press for state purchase to prevent forest fires and further loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
State Forest Commission
Adirondack Park Association
State Forestry Commission
Land Commissioners
Adirondack
Aaguaierare
Adirondacks
The Mekinley Family Dispatches to City Board
Mayor Murrur sent a second message to the Board of Aldermen regarding the grant of a location for poles to New England Printing Telegraph Co. He urges immediate revocation of the grant made by the last board to the McKinty family and William M. Osborne of the Police Board. The notice stresses seriousness and practical recommendations for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murrur
Board Ofdermen
New England Printing Telegraph Company
C Caracter
Board of Aldermen
Boston Board of Police to Face Legislative Inquiry
The Mayor urges a broad legislative investigation into the Board of Police to quell rumors about its conduct since creation. The Aldermen are urged to act, and the city seeks state help to protect itself from the now deemed irresponsible board and its claimed privileges in Boston streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Police
Boston
Board of Aldermen
Indian Appropriations and Indian School Funding Debate
The article argues Congress should cut Indian school funding despite calls by General Morgan and the Indian Rights Association. It cites delayed annuities, late medical supplies, and biased aid to captives, warning that underfunding risks future trouble and criticizing Chicago World’s Fair costs as guiding public opinion on funding. It notes a projected $10.6 million budget with a $5.0 million bond and a $5.6 million subscription, plus doubtful income from subscriptions and possible delinquencies.
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Congress
General Morgan
Indian Rights Association
Dakota
Herbert Welsh Well
Burt
Crow Creek Agency
South Dakota
William J. Cleveland
Standing Rock Agency
North Dakota
Cleeveland
Ft. Sulley
Reed
Indian Service
Counting the Cost for Chicago World’s Fair Funding
Directors grapple with financing for the Chicago World’s Fair as the Finance Committee seeks 15 million dollars. They anticipate early outlays before visitor revenue arrives and warn that estimates may fall short. With 950 thousand on hand, funds may run dry as building costs total seven million, not counting maintenance and foreign representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Finance Committee
Testimony on Pension Office probes draws sharp critique
A House committee inquiry into Pension Office conduct faces delays amid sensational newspaper findings. A case of improper pension boosts from $2 to $17 a month highlights potential fraud and raises public curiosity about file examinations.
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House
Treasury
Washington
House Committee
Pension Bureau
Pension Office
Massachusetts Senators in the U S Senate
A letter to the editor criticizes Senators Dawes and Hear for neglecting Massachusetts interests amid a national crisis. The writer urges focused national service over lecturing on philanthropy, stressing senators’ duty to defend state citizens and push state welfare.
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Massachusetts
Boston Post
Sir
Dawes
Washington
National College
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
UN States Senate
Collitt
Cappy
Boston
Boston to St Augustine exodus sparks winter reflections
A Boston observer notes many residents, including artists, migrate to St Augustine for winter, while others, especially the robust, resist southern comforts. The piece contrasts suburban country life with city flats, rubber footwear habits, and social weariness from prolonged cold, urging moderation and practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Florida
St. Augustine
A Foretaste of Spring Brings Birds and Sparrows Contrast
A reader’s February letter from 1891 describes a mild day turning fields green and birds returning. Crows chicadees kinglets goldfinches and sparrows appear. the writer laments European sparrows near electric lamps and urges removal of sparrows from lamps. Beethoven recital and music notes accompany the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Waverly
Phoebe
Belmont
Boston
Cambridge
Waltham
Hades
Commonwealth
Rummel Delivers A Remarkable Chopin Recital At Union Hall
Mr Franz Rummel gave a two hour pianoforte recital at Union Hall featuring Bach Bach Sonata Beethoven Schumann Chopin Tschaikowsky and Liszt. The reviewer praises his expressive individuality precise technique and mastery of pedal and tone. A segundo recital is announced for February 7 at 2 30 PM with selections from Couperin Rameau Beethoven Chopin Schubert Brahms Raff Jadassohn Rubinstein and Liszt.
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Rummel
Franz Rummel
Union Hall
Fenderssohn
Tschaikowsky
Mr. Rummel
Bach
Schumann
Beethoven
Chopin
East
North
Pease
Couperin
Rameau
Schubert
Brahms
Raff
Jadassohn
Rubinstein
Fioersheim
Liszt
Puritre Hale
Hatch Held for Forgery in Worcester Court
Clark W. Hatch was held in 10000 bail in Worcester on Feb 2 for a Central District Court hearing Tuesday morning on a forgery charge filed by the Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford. The company has retained Goulding to assist, and Harry E. Hill has been engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark W. Hatch
Worcester
Central District Court
Travellers’ Insurance Cormpnny
Hartford
Goulding
Harry E. Hill
Water Supply Plan for Manchester Voted Up
At a special town meeting 148 voted for accepting the Committee on Water Supply report and 16 against. The plan urges seeking legislative permission to build a town water system drawn from Saw Mill Brook near Craft's spring, including pumping engines standpipe hydrants and service pipes with an estimated total cost around 114 dollars.
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Manchester
Committee On Water Supply
Craft
Lady Barter at Globe Theatre with Miss Coghlan
A mixed review of Lady Barter by Charles Coghlan at the Globe Theatre. Rose Coghlan leads a strong cast as Lady Barter with witty moments from the dialogue while the plot shows maladroit plotting and lengthy monologues by Colonel Pierce. Supporting performances by Sullivan, Whiffin, and Mitchell receive cautious praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Coghlan
Barter
Charles Coghlan
Globe Theatre
Rose Coghlan
Portia
Archdeacon
Lady Barter
Lord Brent
Colonel Pierce
Browning
Artemis
Mr. Coghlan
Coghlan
Wallack’s
Pierce
John T. Sullivan
Thomas Whiffin
Archdeacon Short
Peters
Mary Brent
Mitchell
Martin
Beatrice Moreland
The City Directory shines at Tremont Theatre nod to Amelia Glover
Amelia Glover drew the Tremont Theatre crowd last night in the musical farce The City Directory. The audience cheered top songs and witty lines as Miss Glover danced gracefully, Mr John Smiths performed capably, Hosebuds danced and sang, and Miss May Lewin led the orchestra to hearty audience reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Glover
Tremont Theatre
Mr. John Smiths
Hosebuds
May Lewin
Grimes's Cellar Door at Grand Opera House
The new musical burlesque by James Bb. Mackie and company played last evening at the Grand Opera House. Mackie stars as Grimes with Miss Hamilton as Nancy Twitchell and Miss Sanford as Pandora. The ManhauseQuartette impressed, while other performers lagged. The large audience applauded the familiar songs and routines.
Entertaining Burlesque Night At Howard Atheneum
An excellent variety company led by Gus Hill drew a large audience to the Howard Atheneum last evening. Standout acts include the four Schrade brothers Gus Mill and Charles A Hoey experts in club swinging and jugglery, Dutch comedy Chip Estelle Wellington and others. The program ends with Married Mashers. City Club Vaudeville and Burlesque Company arrives Monday with Studies in Black, a grand opera bouffe burlesque costing $5000 to mount. Also featured are Parisian Art Pictures and the East India Rip-Rap dance with The Old Homestead burlesque titled The Home in Stead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Hill
Howard Atheneum
Schrade Brothers
Gus Mill
Charles A. Hoey
Chip
Boy Wonder
Estelle Wellington
Huber
Allyn
City Club Vaudeville and Burlesque Company
Howard
Studies In Black
Hanlon-Walter-Martinetti Co Impress Boston Audiences
The Hanlon Wal ter Martinetti Company continues to draw large crowds at the Boston Theatre with panto mime and tricks received with hearty enthusiasm. The engagement runs only this week. Next Monday Hoyt presents A Trip to Chinatown. Miss Davenport agrees to a Wednesday Cleopatra matinee for suburban Hollis patrons at 2 PM, despite strain from heavy schedules. Mrs Agnes Booth leaves for New York to attend rehearsals at Madison Square Theatre. The Squire opens with Mr and Mrs Kendal in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanlon-Walter-Martinetti Company
Boston Theatre
Mr. Hoyt
Chinatown
Miss Davenport
Hollis
Agnes Booth
New York
Madison Square Theatre
Theatre Notes In London And New York Scenes
A review of current comic operas and melodramas highlighting royalties for Poor Jonathan and The Mikado, with praise for Millécker, Miss Winifred Emery, and Wilson Barrett. The English Rose grants a fiftieth performance, while The Stranger and Father Buonaparte shift the program. Hollis Street and Museum bills, Cleopatra at Hollis Street, Ship Ahoy at Park Theatre, and an upcoming English Rose production in New York are noted. Special afternoon performance tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
New York
Millécker
Europe
America
Wilson Barrett
London
Silver King
Winifred Emery
Kotzebue
Buonaparte
Adelphi Theatre
Messrs. Sims
Buchanan
United States
Betty
Miss O'Leary
Cleopatra
Hollis Street Theatre
Davenport
A Washington Bible Class and Other Oddities in News
A collage of quips and notes on books, ads, and oddities. A Brooklyn burglar swipes false teeth while a Utica youth pursues letter routes and a lighthouse request sparks humor. An Iowa judge rules a nickel trick not theft, a new Treasury name Sparks a political pun, and a carnival of curiosities ends with a nuisance abated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Hamilton
Washington
Treasury
John C. New
London
Presque Isle
Utica
Drummond’s
Cincinnati
Iowa
Reflections of nave Macron and Son Forty
A compact verse piece contemplates the futility of revolt in Portugal. The narrator muses that the people of Oporto should avoid stirring dissent and instead settle matters quietly, even if caused by underlying tensions. The fragment hints at social commentary through ironic tone and sparse imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nave
Macron and Son
Oporto
Remarkable Sacred Library Exhibition in Berkeley Temple
A Pratt collection exhibition in Berkeley Temple for the Working Girls Institute features ancient gospels from 1262, a 1480 Bible, and Hebrew Arabic Coptic Greek manuscripts. Notable items include a two leaf ninth century parchment, a long Pentateuch vellum roll by a rabbi of Posen, and a chained Bible. The display also highlights a breeches Bible and items from Buddhist Mohammedan Mormon traditions along with a Chinese praying machine and various religious idols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brainard Pratt
Berkeley Temple
Working Girls’ Institute
Pratt
Tasia
Asia Minor
Posen
Prussia
Death of Dr. S. S. Strong in Saratoga
Dr. S. S. Strong proprietor of Strong's Sanatarian died in Saratoga on February 2 from Bright's disease. He was 78 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strong
Saratoga
N. Y
8. S. Strong
Sanatarian
Bright
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