Amusements and notices from The Post Publishing
Second class matter notice and editor rules appear, listing where to buy The Post in Boston and how to send manuscripts. Amusement listings show performances at Boston venues with showtimes and titles like A Trip to Chinatown Bettys Finish The Solicitor Twelve Temptations Ship Ahoy and The City Directory.
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Post Publishing Company
Weston Turaer
Washington Street
Chinatown
Boston Museum
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Betty
Ya Oon
Dixey
Dvrna House
Washington
Dover Street
Ollis Street
Hollis Street
Springfield Court Fines For Snowy Sidewalks
Boston Post remarks that in Springfield several citizens including a clergyman were fined for failing to clear snow and ice from sidewalks within the required time. The writer questions why Boston’s police system yields no accountability for neglected sidewalks.
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Springfield
Boston
Signor Crispi's Successor Fueled by Reform Promise
King Hompekr yields to Marquis Ruprm1 conditions to form a new cabinet. Italy's policy shift aims at reduced expenditures. If the Chamber dissolves and elections follow, the country will be asked to support tax cuts amid military and naval burdens. The Triple Alliance remains intact but may weaken, guiding closer ties with France.
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Signor
Crispi
Hompekr
Triple Alliance
France
Police Justice Shortcomings in New York Courts
A Herald expose reveals most of New York police court justices lack fitness. Fifteen biographies reveal a former miler as a frequent lawbreaker, two bartenders, a grogshop keeper, a Grand Jury troublemaker, a streetcar platform trainer, and others with intemperate or questionable habits. The Tribune calls the situation scandalous in America's largest city.
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New York
Herald
the Tribune
Grand Jury
United States
Bland's caucus backs Senate silver bill as public measure
The Democratic members in a Saturday night caucus adopted a resolution declaring the Senate silver bill an important public measure and earnestly requesting the Coinage Committee to report it to the House without delay. The small meeting included opposing East Democrats yet argues for action amid contentious tactics to avert what supporters call public madness.
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Bland
Williams
Ilinois
Lawmakers Face Accountability Over Coinage Bill Debate
Democrats on the Coinage Committee may invoke caucus authority to explain the bill to constituents if pressed for an explanation before reporting. Mr Williams argues otherwise, but supporters warn that backers of the measure will face strict accountability from the country’s business interests.
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Williams
Pensions and the Commissioner under fire
A special committee led by Speaker Reed probes the Pension Bureau, but a minority report by Democrats Lewis and Goopniet exposes alleged misconduct by Commissioner Raum. The piece critiques pensions policy, noting colossal outlays, deficits, and potential favoritism as 530,000 pauper claims overload the system.
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Reed
Commissioner of Pensions
Lewis
Goopnieut
Raum
Bureau
Tanner
Pension
Congress
The Strike Dilemma for Workers and Wages
The article argues strikes disrupt New York to Glasgow trade and harm both labor and capital. It warns workers to time actions carefully, noting higher wages can lower profits and reduce investment. It compares strike strategy to choosing the right moment, stressing prudent action over force.
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New York
Glasgow
United Kingdom
England
Arab horse venture aims to breed American Clay-Arabs
The Arab Anglo Arab and Clay Stock Farm Company of Cold Harbor Long Island owns a small group of about fifty Arab and Clay horses bred to combine Arab lineage with Clay stock. Led by RANDOLPH Huntington, the project seeks to develop an American horse not focused on speed alone, hoping Clay-Arabs deliver beauty soundness and usefulness. Abdul Hamid II stands out as a prime example of strength and breeding. The effort invites caution but promises a versatile future for American breeding.
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Linden Tree
Turkey
Naomi
England
Captain Upton
Clay Stock Farm Company
Cold Harbor
Long Island
Randolph Huntington
Rochester
N. Y
Hammeton
Electioneer
Wilkes
Sultan
Henry Clay
Grand Bashaw
Huntington
General Grant
Abdul Hamid II
Leopard
Strange Note on Capitalist Music and Worker Wages
The text argues that some capitalists dislike being hurt and find playing rock to the workingman’s Moses monotonous. If the capitalist refuses to continue, the game ends, including wages and all.
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Moses
Electing 1892 President Affects Electoral College Balance
Senator Quay asserts Republican confidence based on changes in the Electoral College after new apportionment and census shifts. The move reduces Cleveland’s 1884 majority from 87 to 56, and Harrison’s from 65 to 94, altering state dynamics. Quay becomes practical party leader as Hoar contemplates retirement after the force bill defeat.
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Quay
Republican National Committee
Congress
New York
Cleveland
Hagrrison
New Jersey
Indiana
Connecticut
Mr. Dupry
Country House Life through an ex Diplomatist’s eyes
An ex-Diplomatist writes in the New York Tribune about English country house life. The piece satirizes social rituals breakfast to dinner, precedence, and manners, noting conversations, flirtations, and the quiet routines that define aristocratic gatherings. It contrasts American impressions with English etiquette while touching on political doubt and the Perrin Senate campaign.
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England
New York York Tribune
Jenkins
Eountry House
Sorsan Et Haec Olim
America
Tribune
Perrin
Senate
Ingalis
Debate on silver coinage and gold redemption in 19th century policy
A letter to the editor warns that silver dollars and silver certificates act as token currency and urges Congress to require treasury redemption in gold on demand. It argues larger gold reserves are needed to stabilize currency and public trust, followed by a note on a Meriden magazine’s February issue featuring archeology writings and illustrations.
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the Post
United States
Treasury
Congress
Biblia
Meriden
Conn
Camden Cobern
Petries
Edward Cowley
T. F. Wright
Palestine
C. H. S. Davis
W. C. Winslow
Amelia B. Edwards
Egypt
Isle of Philax
Street manners and real estate push Boston South End
An intelligent visitor notes Boston sidewalk jostling and blocking behavior, urging more courtesy. The piece then tracks real estate growth along Washington Street toward the South End, with Harrison Avenue's history, property gains, and rail implications, including mentions of the Boston Hotel sale, early 19th century street naming, and notable local personalities such as Admiral Sir Isaac Coffin and Major-General John Coffin.
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Boston
Europe
Washington Street
Boylston
Boston Hotel
Beach Street
Harrison Avenue
South End
Front Street
Harrison
Essex and
Beach
Rainsford’s
Edward Rainsford
Anne Hutchinson
Sir Isaac Coffin
John Coffin
Army
Rainsford’s Lane
Drake
Tremont House
Isaac Coffin
King’s Chapel
For Lent and Unitarian Viewpoint Clash in Boston
Letter to the editor critiques a "Churchman" for accusing Unitarians of ridiculing Lent. The writer notes Unitarian Lent observances printed in 1891 in Boston and nearby churches, urging unity among Christians to preserve the church.
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Boston Post
Sir
Boston
Worchester
Brighton
Youthful triumphs and Bravura in Scharwenka’s concert
The fifteenth Symphony program featured Wagner’s Siegfried excerpts, Waldweben, and a Scharwenka piano concerto praised for elegance and vitality. Mr. Scharwenka’s playing was described as a blend of old and new styles, with strong virtuosity and refined tone, though occasional diffuseness noted in the first movement. The concert opened with Saint-Saëns Youth of Hercules, praised for its craft but not as strong as other works, and closed with Chadwick’s Symphony, highlighted for its American flavor and distinctive scherzo. The next program promises Weber and Godard selections plus Beethoven.
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Hercules” Waldweben
Siegfried
Xaver Scharwenka
Berlin
Mr. Scharwenka
Hummel
Philharmonic Orchestra
Bernburger Street
Venus
Wagner
Chadwick
Mr. Chadwick
Schubert
Monteverde
Dave Braham
Edward Harrigan
New York
Weber
Nikia
Godard
Beethoven
Nikisch
Aye
Schumann
Bizet
Brahms
Puivie
Mr Rummels Second Recital at Steinert Hall Delights Carlists
Mr Franz Rummel gave a second pianoforte recital at Steinert Hall featuring a diverse program including Beethoven Waldstein Chopin Finale and Schubert and Brahms pieces. The performance was praised as surpassing his first recital with exceptional overall artistry.
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Rummel
Franz Rummel
Steinert Hall
Florsheim
Rubenstein
Eareres
Venezia E Napoli
Chopin
Pianist Rummel Delivers Brilliant City Recital
The article lauds pianist Rummel for a refined program including Raff’s Impromptu and Light selections. It praises his German thoughtfulness with French grace and notes his versatile mastery across styles. It ends with hope he returns this season, calling him one of the few pianists who give unalloyed pleasure.
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Bert
Raff
Rummel
Grand Operatic Festival dazzles Boston at Music Hall
Boston crowds packed the Music Hall on Saturday afternoon for a long program of almost thirty numbers. Debuting soprano Mile Decca drew instant praise with Pearl of Brazil and Hamlet duets, while veterans Campanini and Del Puente drew strong applause. Other artists Mabel Sharland, Hamlin, Campaniri, Edwards, Humphrey Allen, and Myron W. Whitney shared the bill along with Adamowski Statts Geise, and local groups Dorchester Glee Club Dedham Musical Association and the Philharmonia Orchestra providing supporting pieces.
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Grand Operatic Festival Music Hall
Boston
Mile
Marie Decca
David
Pearl
Brazil
M. Mole
Mme. Marchesi
Hamlet
del Puente
Mme
Paulsen-White
Mabel Sharland
Saint Saens
Myron W. Whitney
Music notes recall February concert lineup in Boston era
A series of mid February concerts unfolds in Boston venues. Mr de Pachmann performs Chopin at Chickering Hall on Tuesday afternoon. The Boston Orchestral Club under George W Chadwick hosts a Tuesday evening program at Horticultural Hall featuring Hero and Leander and Der Frieschutz overture. Miss Maud Morgan the harpist appears at Tremont Temple with Wolf Fries and the Cecilia Quartet. Apollo Club led by Lang stages a Music Hall concert Wednesday with Miss Elizabeth Hamlin. Liszt organ recitals begin February 16 at Mason and Hamlin Hall with J Frank Donahoe and others.
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de Pachmann
Chickering Hall
Boston Orchestral Club
George W. Chadwick
Horticultural Hall
Lloyd
Hero
Leander
der Frieschutz
Maud Morgan
Tremont Temple
Wolf Fries
Fadette Ladies’ Orchestra
Cecilia Quartet
Apollo Club
Lang
Music Hall
Elizabeth Hamlin
Mason & Hamlin Hall
J. Frank Donahoe
Messrs Chelins, Lynes
B. Whitney
Ephemeral Gossip and Curiosities From the Press
A collage of scattered notes from various papers. mentions Cleopatra like weather, Emin relief expedition, Paris stage student, a joke about a left bower, and playful exchanges in Boston and New York. Observations on Buffalo Bill, Sockless Simpson, Kalakaua, and a discussion of first edition prices for Byron and Thackeray.
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Cleopatra
Endred
New York Herald
Emin
Paris
Rosalie
Mr. Callowby
Callowpy
Mr. Noble
Treasury Department
Jerry Rusk
Interior Department
Department of Agriculture
Harrison
Sockless Simpson
the Treasury
New York Sun
Kalakaua
San Francisco
Palace Hotel
Buffalo Bill
Chicago
London
Byron
Thackeray
Napoleon
B¢z
Naval orders grant leave and detachment for ensign Schwerin
Ensign Rennie P. Schwerin is detached from the Coast Survey steamer Blake and granted leave of absence for one year from March 1, with permission to leave the United States.
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Army and Navy Gazette
Washington
Rennie P. Schwerin
Coast Survey
Blake
United States
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Ecedame
Orrick
Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
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Signor Crispi
Police Justices
Pensions and the Commissioner
THE
Electoral College
Hoar
Force Bilt
Byrner
Ray Hamilton
New York Journal
Bolton
Taverner
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