De Pachmann Recital at Chickering Hall Delights and Provokes
Mr. de Pachmann gave the third pianoforte recital at Chickering Hall with Chopin works that drew praise for elegant technique and expressed romantic spirit. He sparked controversy by libertine tempo choices in the Fantaisie Impromptu and Polonaise, drawing mixed reactions from the audience.
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DE Pachmann
Chickering Hall
Chopin
Gautier
Andrew
Alein Zaches
Vladimir de Pachmann
Henselt
Pop Hart
Amusements Tonight in Boston Theatres and Museums
Listings show programs at Boston Theater Bettys Finish The Solicitors Globe Dixey The Seven Ages Grand Opera Hollis Street Theatre Twelve Temptations Squire Ship Ahoy and The City Directory with showtimes around 7:45 pm at multiple venues in the city and nearby districts. The notice asks patrons to buy The Post and provides submission guidelines for manuscripts and letters.
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Boston
Washington Street
Chinatown
Boston Musevum
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Betty
Solicitor’ S Glope
Dixey
Hollis
Washington
Dover Street
Hollis Street
Maine politicians resist secret ballot thrust hampered by open voting nostalgia
In Boston the article notes a quiet humor in Maine political veterans opposing the secret ballot. Some oppose it as an insult to voters while others defend open voting and acknowledge bribery and intimidation can occur. The piece likens these critics to the Lady in Hamlet who protests too much.
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Maine
Taverner
New Italian Cabinet Faces Skepticism at Home
The newly formed cabinet under Marquis of Rapieni meets doubt among American observers and hostile Italian journals. Critics say the ministers are untested for their posts, while supporters argue retrenchment will benefit Italy.
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Marquis of Rapieni
Rome
Italy
Sectarianism in History and Monument Controversy
The Bos tonian Society heard Rev. Griffis claim opposition to a Delftshaven hospitality monument is sectarian. He argues historic truth, not creed, drives the pushback. He cites Dr. Dexter and Connecticut Congregational Club as opposing forces.
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Griffis
Bostonian Society
Delftshaven
Congregational Club of
Connecticut
Those Dangerous Wrecks Endanger Coastal Shipping
The editorial argues wrecks off Abseconshoal threaten commerce and could sink vessels by colliding with sunken derelicts near shore. It urges a systematic government effort to remove derelicts and protect navigation, noting partial steps have already been taken and stressing no near land hazards should remain.
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Absecom
Salem Officials Push to Reduce Overhead Wires
At the State House hearing before the Mercantile Affairs Committee Salem officials led by Mayor Ramoun urged allowing two or more companies to share poles. They cited 77 poles per 1800 feet and 59 poles per 1100 feet on Salem streets. They favor relocation authority and, ultimately, wiring underground.
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Committee On Mercantile Affairs
State House
Ramoun
Salem
Boston
Somerville
Brazil Imports Free Articles Reported By Secretary Blaine
Secretary Blaine presents tables showing annual import values for Brazil articles admitted free under the trade arrangement with the United States. The data indicate the proportion of free goods among total imports and outline duties affected by the agreement.
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Blaine
Brazil
United States
Brazilian tariff policy praised by Blaine supporters
The text compares Brazil and the United States on tariff relief, noting Brazil’s free coal beans and potatoes contrasted with American taxes. It cites figures on annual imports and duty reductions, and lauds Mr Blaine for influencing Brazilian policy to relieve food and industrial materials from tax.
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United States
Brazil
Blaine
Senate Damns Copyright Bill With Frnk Amendment
The Senate again skipped the international copyright bill, tainted by Senator Frnk's amendment aimed at a manufacturing clause for books and art. The move imperils conference prospects, alienates artists, and risks promoting piracy while the House bill enjoys broad support.
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Senate
Frnk
House
Frye
Boston
Augusta
Fryr
Washington
Tin Plate Manufacture Hope Rising in Early Industry
The New York Tribune notes signs of improvement with the beginning of tin plate manufacture at several points. A B Haigh of Iron Clad Manufacturing seeks to identify American tin plate makers, offering to buy finish products or block sheets for tinning. He reports a thorough inquiry to mills and firms claiming tin plate capability.
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The
New York Tribune
A. B. Haigh
Iron Clad Manufacturing Company
New York Times
Haiau
Mythical large scale Tribune manufacture claim
The speaker argues that due to production costs and duties the article cannot be made profitably in the United States versus imports. He cautions that calculations may be wrong but doubts the feasibility of a widespread domestic manufacture as claimed by the Tribune.
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United States
the Tribune
Labor disputes in Morocco manufacture debate aims to unite workers
The six month strike in Lynn pits Knights of Labor against Morocco Manufacturers under National Association leadership. Experts say boards of conciliation help but central unions often create more discord while needing strong organizations with minimal central interference to balance power.
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Morocco
Lynn
Knights of Labor
National Association of Morocco
Boston Street Layout Bill Aims at Citywide System
Draft bill presented to the Legislative Committee on Cities seeks to centralize street planning in Boston. Mayor Marthews and Alderman Carnurs back the measure, expanding the Board of Street Commissioners powers to file plans controlling streets, sewers, water and gas mains, and public works.
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Boston
Legislative Committee On
Marthews
Carnurs
Board of Street Commissioners
Board of Aldermen
Street Commissioners
Plan for fifty year bonds to fund street construction
A city plan proposes using water and sewer funds plus gas mains connections to back a fifty year bond issue at four percent. The rest is paid by estates benefitted, with repayment added to annual taxes and routed to a sinking fund. The scheme aims to bypass debt limits and create a new approach to street construction. The piece also notes dramatic praise for Beknardt and reports on the Washington Memorial Arch and a restless rumor about a nine month wakeful Sleep.
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Water Department
Boston musings on footwear faiths and lawyers
A Boston writer recalls wet street conditions and two advertisers in rubber and grain leather boots. The piece critiques psychic research, discusses a humorous creditor tactic, and ponders gentility with references to Choate and Chief Justice Shaw.
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Boston
Choate
Shaw
Tailors Convene in St Louis for National Exchange Meeting
The seventh annual Merchant Tailors' National Exchange convention opens at the Lindell Hotel with President James S. Burbanks of Boston in charge. Planned topics include a national trade school for tailoring, a national publishing company for fashion plates, and a display at the World's Fair.
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Tailors
St. Louis
Merchant Tailors’ National Exchange
Lindell Hotel
James 5. Burbanks
Boston
Anso
Brant Rock Life Saving Station Bill Favored
The House Committee on Commerce ordered a favorable report on a bill to appropriate $10,000 to establish a life saving station at Brant Rock near Marshfield Massachusetts.
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Brant Rock
Washrnearton
House Committee On Commerce Today
Marshfield
Mass
Tremont Temple Recitals Aid Marine Laboratory Fund
Mrs. H H A Beach presents two pianoforte recitals at Tremont Temple to benefit the Marine Biological Laboratory. The first on Feb 19 features Chopin. the second on Feb 27 includes Bach to Moszkowski. Proceeds support a seaside research lab seeking $60,000 to reduce debt and fund ongoing work.
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Tremont Temple
H. H. A. Beach
Marine Biological Laboratory
Chopin
Bach
Beethoven
D’albert
Paine
Foot
Grieg
Chaminade
Godard
MacDowell
Beach
Brahms
TheMarine Biological Laboratory
Annisquam
Laborasoes
Dohrn's at Naples Leads U S In Real Biological Research
Dohrn's at Naples outdoes the United States in real biological research as Koch made his great discovery. The text notes large expenses and the need to maintain journals and complete sets for the work. Tickets for these concerts are $1 and are on sale at Tremont Temple and Miles Thompson's music store.
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Dohrn
Naples
United States
Koch
Tremont Temple
Miles & Thompson’s
Liszt Organ Recital Opens at Mason & Hamlin Hall
The first Liszt Organ Recital will be held Monday afternoon February 16 at 3 o clock in Mason & Hamlin Hall. Organist J Frank Donaho e will be assisted by soprano Mrs C M Fernald and pianist Mr C L Chapen. The Apollo Club conducted by B J Lang performs this evening.
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Boson Orchestral Club
Boston Orchestral Club
George W. Chadwick
Horticultural Hall
Lovell
Heinrich Meyn
Augusto Rotoli
Howard F. Peirce
Traviata
Mr. Meyn
Jenem Tag
Hans Heiling
Marschner
Liszt
Mason & Hamlin Hall
J. Frank Donahoe
C. M. Fernald
C. L. Chapen
Batiste
Gounod
Masgenet
Benberg
Nevin
Salome
Sullivan
Ullak
Stones of satire and politics cross in a varied 19th century read
A collage of brief humor and opinion touches on figures like Signor Chimini the Italian Minister of Agriculture and Mrs. Lease a key Alliance voice. It mocks free coinage debates, theater stunts, and public notices while offering anecdotes about crowd behavior and Washington rhetoric.
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Signor Chimini
Italy
Chimini
Calumet News of
Michigan
Cornwall
England
Uncle George
Johnny
Texas
Detroit
San Francisco
New York
Ohio
Worcester
Washington
Health Office
Windom
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Lease
Alliance
Topeka
Kansas City Times
Reflections on Patt’s Predicament and Word Play
The piece notes subtle shifts in meaning between sue and pursue and strain and distrain. Patti is frequently pursued but seldom sued while Zette, driven by gain, now distrains to take action, illustrating legal phrasing contrasts.
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David Macron
Son
Pattts
Patti
Republican Club of Massachusetts Calls for Higher Standards
The new Republican Club of Massachusetts issues an address urging higher standards in measures and men while party workers in Washington lobby for a successor to Postmaster Corse. The piece notes debates over protectionist policies and legislative amendments, and questions who is being fooled by talks of McKinley era tariffs.
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Jekyll and Hyde
New Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Washington
Corse
Providence Journal
Ind
Charles R&r. Flint
Great Britain
New York
Figaro
N. Y. Evening Post
Russia
France
Uncle Sam
N. Y. Herald
Bill to create a tenth judicial circuit reported
The Judiciary Committee drafted a bill to divide U.S. judicial districts into ten circuits. Reported to the Senate by Mr Hoar, it would alter the existing nine circuits and redraw boundaries to establish another circuit.
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Washington
Judiciary Committee
United States
Senate
Hoar
Wharton Lay Wedding Held at Ottawa Consul General’s Daughter
Washington February 10 The marriage of Miss Susan Carberry Lay daughter of the Ottawa consul general and Mrs Richard G Lay to Hon William F Wharton assistant Secretary of State occurred at the bride’s aunt Mrs Hobson’s residence at 2 pm The ceremony was in the front drawing room under a floral canopy The guest list included prominent officials and social figures. The couple will reside at 1731 K street after Easter and plan a large reception.
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Washington
Steeran
Susan Carberry Lay
Ottawa
Richard G. Lay
William F. Wharton
Hobson
McKin
Epiphany
Julius Lay
Janny Lay
Zerdon
R. G. Lay
Sidney Everett
Misses Everett
Morton
New York
Wharton
Boston
James Wadsworth
Blaine
Archibald Hopkins
Mrs. Lay
Miss Lay
Sir Julian
Lady Pauncefote
Pauncefote
Count de Arco
David King
Leland Stanford
Judson
B. H. Warder
Walder
Lodge
Miss Lodge
le Ghant
M. Roustan
George C. Loring
Sally Loring
Theodore Roosevelt
McPherson
Mrs. Wharton
K Street
Mr. Wharton Purhaess
Mack Rowe
Solomon
Rowe
Warren Street
Martha M. Rowe
Thomas H. Mack
Maverick National Bank
James C. Deane
Colearine
Thomas L. Comstock
William G. Packard
Greenfield
Frank Cleghorn
North Adams
Philharmonic Society of
Springfield
Mrs. Potter
Death of Luther Bent Watertown business pioneer dies at 79
Luther Kent Bent longtime Watertown entrepreneur died at his Spring street home aged 79 after kidney and heart trouble. He born in Middleboro left home in 1830 and built a cabinet and furniture business, later Luther Bent & Co with son Herbert as partner. He married Eveline Wheeler in 1836 and was active in Baptist Church and YMCA, a prohibitionist and anti slar movement advocate, with a role in Air Lincoln Commandery U O G C. He leaves a widow two sons and two daughters.
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Watertown
Luther Kent
Spring Street
Middleboro
Newton
Thomas Smallwood
Alexander Gregg
Bent
Herbert Bent
Berg Luther Bent & Co
Eveline Wheeler
Amos Wheeler
Baptist Church
Young Men’s Christian Association
Air Lincoln Commandery
Boston School Committee Holds Brief Session
The Boston School Committee met for under thirty minutes with little business. Caroline F. Cutter was named special teacher and Emily A. Stodder assigned as manual training assistant, both effective Jan 26 1891. E Maria Harriman’s death noted by Ninth division. James S. Murphy resigns from Legislative Matters committee. F G Pettigrove appointed in his place. Capen invites visit to Stoughton and Gibson schools Ward 24 to inspect new ventilating system. departure from Old Colony station at 2 17 p.m.
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Caroline F. Cutter
Emily A. Stodder
Fifield
E. Maria Harriman
Harris
James S. Murphy
F. G. Pettigrove
Capen
Stoughton and Gibson
Old Colony
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Fifteenth Street
Boston. Post
Senator Frye
Beknnardt
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Amboy
Rip van Winkle
Adam
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Shakspere
John Brown
Apollo Club
B. J. Lang
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Luther Bent
Boston School Committee
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