Theatrical Gossip on Kendals and London Stars
Notes on Mr and Mrs Kendal at Hollis Street Theatre and the Squire first night. Dixey's Seven Ages at Globe Theatre and Ship Ahoy at the Park. Bernhardt in Boston with La Tosca and Old Voutrage announced. Robson in London Henrietta and New York tour. Langtry Hedda Gabler and Irving King Lear rumors fuel theatrical chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Kendal
New York
London
Lieutenant Thorndyke
Cece Cess
Kendal
Paul Dormer
A. M. Denison
Gilbert Hythe
J. H. Barnes
J. E. Dodson
Haggerston
Geymoat Hicks Dol
Mawes
Asi Wee Ee
A. White Bobjohns
H. B. Wildman
Christiana Slaggerston
Florence Cowell Felicity Gunnion
Nellie Campbell Rug
Stuart Robson
Avenue Theatre
Bertie
Wall Street
Robson
Boston Post Amusements Evening Listings
The Boston Post lists this evening amusements at major venues. Hanlon Walter Martinetti Company at Boston Theatre Washington street. Bettys Finish and The Solicitor at Boston Museum Tremont near Scollay square. Rose Coghlan in Lady Barter at Howland Market Grand Opera House. Cleopatra at Hampden Mowxis Street Theatre Hollis. Ship Ahoy at Ark Theatre Washington Street. The City Directory at Tremont Street Renont Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont
Betty
Boston
Washington Street
Hollis Street
Fanny Davenport
Howand Athen&um
Howard Street
Variety Ark
Washington Streets
Wrenont
Tremont Street
Boston Dost The Rise of Protectionists in Spain
The New York Tribune hails Spain’s Protectionist party after recent elections, noting public opinion shifted toward a strong protective tariff. It suggests U S high tariff supporters take comfort in aligning with Europe’s least progressive nation, praising the government’s move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
New York Tribune
the Tribune
United States
Europe
Chicago Plans Appeal to Congress for Fair Funding
The committee behind the World’s Fair asks Congress for 5 million dollars to complete the financial guarantee. The piece criticizes Chicago’s delays and blunders while noting the city once favored paying exhibit freights to keep the site from going to New York.
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Congress
Chicago
The
West
Bland Defeat in House Ends Free Coinage Bid
Eastern Democrats joined sound money Republicans to defeat a rider for free coinage on an appropriation bill. The House vote was narrow and could have swung with four votes. Seven Eastern Democrats led by Andrew of Massachusetts changed the result, while Vaud and Cameron stood apart. The silver push faces long odds to gain a majority this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
BuAno
Srnw- Akt
Senate
House
Andrew
Massachusetts
Vaux
Pennsylvania
Cameron
Commissioner Morg an voices on Indian service policy debate
In a Philadelphia speech Commissioner Morgan defends civil agents and criticizes opponents who blame the spoils system for Indian service disasters. A letter from Ellen E. Cook of the Episcopal Mission to the Yanktons describes a La Grippe epidemic, lack of medical care, and delays in departmental medical support.
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Morgan
Philadelphia
Indian Service
Bishop Harr
Welsh
Pine Ridge
Ellen E. Coox
Yanktons
Cook
Greenwood
South Dakota
Fort Rawall
Pierre
Questioning physician duties at Indian agency in Dakota politics
A speaker argues 1800 residents risk lacking a doctor sent for care and questions the home rule policy. The critic suggests the appointed medical man is essential for agency management and cites criticism of Senator Moody amid broader spoils-system debates in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota
South Dakota
Moody
The Lesson of Reciprocity in Tariffs and Trade Policy
The article argues for reciprocal free trade with South American states and Canada, warning that protectionist tariffs harm domestic industry. It cites Blaine’s reciprocity push, discusses potential effects on raw materials, and notes the Inter-State Commerce Act pooling issues and the CULLOM amendment to ensure fair returns and stable railroad rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaing
Brazil
Blaine
Hate
United States
Hemisphere
House
Boston Journal
Canada
United “States
Legalization of Pooling Amendment to Inter State Commerce Act
Washington despatches report Cullom proposing an amendment to Section 5 prohibiting pooling of freight with a proviso allowing competing carriers to contract with commission approval. Contracts filed and approved would bind parties but be annulled by the commission. The measure seeks to protect public welfare while maintaining limited pooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
trans-Missour Roads
Callcom
Cullom
Washington
Commission
Trafic
Committee
Senate
Treaty of Boulogne signals Irish party rift nears end
The Times reports that Irish faction negotiations at Boulogne are nearing public disclosure next week. Parnell's retirement, O'Brien's peacemaking efforts, and Gladstone's shifting stance dominate speculation on how far the Irish split will be healed, with tensions and quarreling seen as undermining the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell
William O’brien
Boulogne
Healy
McCarthy
Mr. Davidt
Pickwick Club
Glappstone
Gladstone
New York Herald
McCarray
Messrs
Ditton
O’brien
McCarrhy
Sexton
Midlothian
Par- Nell
Breach of Discipline Abandoned and Soda Water Trust Debate
A dubious method to breach discipline was abandoned after ridicule. A copyright bill to be raised in the Senate faces delay as the time for action shortens. The nation may resist if soda prices rise beyond five cents. London shop stewards clash as shipowners and dock laborers enter another strike bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
London
Arsenic Regulation Fares in Boston Homeopathic Debate
Boston Homeopathic Medical Society backs strict controls on manufacture and sale of domestic arsenic articles amid warnings of poison risks to children. The discussion cites colorful dress items and even black stockings as potential sources and notes artistically inspired poker sketches reflecting quality of craft and danger to public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Homeopathic Medical Society
Letter to the Editor questions British lobbyists in shipping debates
John Codman of New York calls for names of officials and agents alleged by the Daily Advertiser in Washington lobbying for foreign ship contracts. He challenges the paper to identify individuals and to justify its claims before demanding stricter scrutiny of lobbying interests. The note ends with a second concert notice for the Boston Orchestral Club on February 10 directed by G. W. Chadwick at Horticultural Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daily
Advertiser
Washington
Codman
England
United States
John Codman
New York
Boston Orchestral Club
G. W. Chadwick
Horticultural Haul
Collect for Quinquagesima Sunday Prayer for Peace
The text offers a brief prayer request from TI. W. Parsons for the Church's peace. It asks God to pour charity into hearts from His Spirit to foster the bond of peace and all virtues, noting that without charity one is dead in God's sight. The prayer is centered on Jesus’ example and seeks harmony within the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saint Paul
Jesus
Lesson Coes
W. Parsons
Witty Clippings and Observations From A Distant Page
A mosaic of quick quips on Spain politics milk stock speculation and postal law. Notes touch Senor Crispi, a St. Louis Exchange flop, Ohio floods, a German waiter, price fixing by milk regions, a fraudulent multiple marriage scheme, and a Queen of England stance on honorary attaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senor Crispi
Spain
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Kentucky
Watts
Gillfillen
J. Bowless
Ohio
Berlin
Ferguson
Clara
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Smith, Gray & Co
S Monthly
Wisczowicki
Posen
Baltimore
Foreman
McCoy
Lord Fitzenston
Miss A
Count Deymn
Count Luetton
London
England
Lord Salisbury
Legation
Massachusetts Debates Biennial Elections Trial Opinion
The discussion centers on replacing annual elections with biennial ones. Proponents, citing cost efficiency and progressiveness, argue for change while opponents cling to tradition. The stance notes Massachusetts' history of ballot reform and its forward-looking reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
N. Y. Tribune
Senate progress shows gag rule claim was false
The Senate quickened public business after the force bill effort, disproving the need for any gag rule. Critics say the push to curb free discussion was partisan and wasted time, while Republicans are blamed for delaying work up to March 4. The article condemns the gag rule as insincere and unnecessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
N. Y
Boston Concerts and Recitals Highlight Weekend Schedule
Notable performances include Xaver Scharwenka with the Boston Symphony Orchestra under Nikisch in B flat minor with Saint-Saëns La Jeunesse d Hercule and Wagner Siegfried selections. Franz Rummel offers a piano recital at Union Hall with Bach, Rameau, Beethoven, Chopin, Schubert, Brahms, Liszt and more. An Operatic Matinee at Music Hall features Marie Decca and a large cast with a 100-voice chorus conducted by A W Thayer and Listman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xaver Scharwenka
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Nikisch
Saint-Saéns
la Jeunesse d’Hercule
Waldweben
Wagner
Siegfried
and Chadwick
Franz Rummel
Union Hall
Couperin
Gayotte
Rameau
Beethoven
Chopin
Schubert
Brahms
Raff
Judassohn
Music Hall
Marie Decca
Humphrey Allen
Paulsen-White
Campanari
Hamlin
Boston Art Students' Association Plans Illustrated Magazine
Members of the Boston Art Students' Association prepare an illustrated magazine praised for originality and execution. They promise a complete publication with frontispiece advertisements and extensive illustrations created by their own efforts. The plan originates from two of the group's brightest young women.
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Boston Art Students’ Association
Community Association Plans Spring Tableaux Fundraiser
Enthusiasm grows for a plan to support the association and its future club house. H Winthrop Pierce will manage the tableaux and subscribers with a $1 ticket may view their magazine at the Posse fizzpanasium in the Har court building on Irvington street March 2, aiding the institution’s development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Winthrop Pierce
Posse Fizpanasium
Harcourt Building
Irvington Street
Prohibition Conference Concludes After Two Days
The Prohibition State Conference met at Tremont Temple with Chairman Dickie presiding and speakers including C B Knight George Kempton and Rev C D Harp. Debates covered new party arguments temperance reform and party strategies with emphasis on prohibition education and canvassing. The afternoon and evening sessions featured discussions on leadership, liquor influence in politics, and the need for practical prohibition measures. The two day event ended with closing remarks by Chairman Dickie and Judge Pitman.
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Prohibition
Tremont Temple
Dickie
National Committee
C. B. Knight
George Kempton
Sharon
Fay
Southborough
Daughters of Heaven
Rev. C. D. Harp
Brotherhood of Man
Republican Party
George R. Cook
Cambridge
Prohibition Party
Cook
Mr. Hunt
Milford
W. D. Farnham
E. Trask Hill
Wolcott Hamlin
Amherst
Alex. Gustafsen
Slock
Partridge
State Committee
Samuel Dickie
Judge Pitman
A. A. Miner
Dolph
Boston
Harrison
Sim Coy
Indiana
Common Council
Indianapolis
Benito Harrison
W. W. Dudley
Judge Brewer
Kansas
Supreme Bench
Supreme Court
Washington
Insolvency filing ties Gloucester trader Tarr to large creditors
Robert Tarr of Gloucester files a voluntary insolvency petition listing liabilities of 34386 dollars with no nonexempt assets. Major creditors include Zacheus Sherman, George F. Kmeht, Benjamin J Butler, and Howard National Bank. A warrant returns March 10. US weekly failures total 270, Canada 58, with 306 combined for last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boseton
Benjamin JF. Butler
Boston
Benjamin F. Butler
Lowell
Eugene J. Hadley
Stephen Dodd
Rockport
Howard National Bank
Henry Mayo & Co
J. J. Burns & Co
J. J. Burns
Robert Tarr
Mayo & Co
Rosenstein Brothers & Sellman
New York
United States
Canada
R. G. Dun & Co
E. Russell & Co
Mercantile Agency
Amherst Repeats as American Association Baseball Champion
College baseball delegates from Amherst Dartmouth and Williams met at Quincy House to form the American College Baseball Association for the coming year with J B Woodruff Amherst as president C G DuBois Dartmouth as 1st VP J J Rollins Dartmouth as 2nd VP and C G Russell Williams as secretary treasurer Amherst awarded the 1890 championship The Spaulding ball was adopted and Thomas H Bond named umpire The proposed schedule includes May 6 Williams at Amherst May 13 14 Dartmouth at Williamstown May 22 23 Dartmouth at Amherst May 30 Amherst at Williamstown June 8 9 Williams at Hanover June 10 11 Amherst at Hanover June 22 Amherst at Williamstown June 23 Williams at Amherst
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American College Baseball Association
Quincy House
Neil Sullivan
J. P. Woodruff
Amherst
C. G. DuBois
J. J. Rollins
John Abbott
Dartmouth
C. G. Russell
W. B. Hotchkiss
Williams
J. B. Woodruff
Hanover
Williamstown
Amberah
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Mr. Dixey
Globe Theatre
Shakpere
George Howard
Herbert Gresham
George Schiller
D. L. Don
Mesdames Carrier. Perkins
Yolande Wallace
Mae Branson
Dorothy Gray
Edward E. Rice
Chinatown
Charles H. Hoyt
Harry Conor
George A. Beam, Jr
Mesdames
Mattie Hornby
Annie Boyd
Ollie Ardmere
Grand Opera House
Howard
New England School of Dramatic Instruction
Rose
Farren
Roe
Scranton
Reilly
Rich
Athy
Bramhall
Dean
Pitt
Shylock
Belle Stacy
Portia
Lord Fauntleroy
Putnam, Conn
Nemo
Bernhardt
Abbe
Schoeffel
Grau
Madame Bernhardt
Kemont
Porte St. Martin Theatre
Aris
Mr. Sol. Smith Russell
the Park Theatre
Apollo Club
B. J. Lang
Guido Ferranti
Broadway Theatre
Barrett
Julia Marlowe
Mr. Falk
Fred Stinson
Irving
King Lear
Richelieu
Charlies I
Courier of
Lyons
Dramatic Mirror
POST
Boston Post
Seeesess
Post Publishing Company
Wasfreton
Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
Cay
MR. Bland
Politics
the Indian Service
Dr Graffenreed
Edinburgh
Ball Hughes
Rembrandt
Taverner
Maine
Laverner
British “Lobbyists
Music Notes
de Pachmann
Chickering Hall
Gloucester
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