Amusements Tonight at Boston Theaters and Venues
Listings show showtimes for Chinatown Bettys Finish The Solicitor Dixey in The Seven Ages Twelve Temptations The Squire Ship Ahoy The City Directory and more at venues on Washington Tremont Hollis and Dover streets Variety Park Tugares and Graxp Opera House Offerings include musical comedies and dramas with 7:45 PM starts and afternoon matinees.
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Chinatown
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Dixey
Graxp Opera House
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Dover Street
Howe Srever Tatatee
Hollis Street
Foraker Seen as Possible Senate Hope Amid McKinley Foes
The piece notes supporters in Ohio pushing Foraker as a future senator despite his discredited stance on ballot-box forgery. It implies efforts to oppose McKinley if he runs, branding the idea as deliberately provocative and cynical behavior by cheap political rivals.
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Foraker
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McKinley
Postponed Reconciliation in Irish Party Split
Today the expected agreement between the Parnellites and McCarthyites failed amid contradictory despatches from Dublin London and Boulogne. McCarnny says he did not receive an impetuous note claimed by Redmond and Gilli that the Parnellites have abandoned hope of a satisfactory understanding. More disclosures and devices to keep the quarrel alive are promised.
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Dublin
London
Boulogne
Dawes Defends Atkinson Against Free Coinage Attack
Massachusetts Senator Dawes sharply defended Edward Atkinson in a dispute over free coinage. Dawes praised Atkinson as an honest, conscientious investigator, even while not politically aligned. The piece notes a historical error in Arxroy’s testimony and a subsequent Atkinson letter explaining it.
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Senate
Dawes
Edward Atkinson
Tecter
Reagan
Atkinson
Havel Stirring Debate Over Single Screw Speed Leaders
The Norddeutscher Lloyd fast steamer Havel, expected in New York this week, uses a single screw unlike twin-screw rivals like City of Paris and Majestic. If the Havel reaches 14 000 horsepower and comparable speed, it could prove single screws remain viable in high speed ships. Built by a German firm under a free ships policy, the Havel marks German competition with Clyde-originating lines, a trend with implications at home.
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Norddeutscher Lloyd Line
New York
City of
Paris
Majestic
Clyde
President Harrison on Indian Service Reform
The President responds to the Cambridge Civil Service Reform Association on abolishing the spoils system tied to the Indian service. He signals that he thinks the reforms are necessary and outlines his view of the proper civil service approach.
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Cambridge Civil Service Reform Association
Indian Service
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Indian Agency Staffing Debate and Citizenship Committee Claim
A Cambridge discussion notes that current service remains strong and disputes blame on deterioration. It cites the Board of Indian Commissioners and contemplates adding Indian agency clerks to the classified service. The Boston Indian Citizenship Committee urges Congress to extend ordinary laws to Indian reservations, condemning irregular political influences and calling for protection under standard law.
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Board of Indian Commissioners
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Boston Indian Citizenship Committee
Congress
Business Men on Silver Unite Against Free Coinage
The article notes strong unity among business leaders across the country opposing free silver coinage, citing Boston and St. Louis delegations before the House Coinage Committee. It argues that honest money supports trade and credit, with fears of currency devaluation harming savers and workers, and contrasts these views with the Russian autocracy's oppression of Jews.
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Henry L. Hickinson
Coinage Committee
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New England
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Savings Bank
Reproach to Civilization and Barons Gift News
The article reports Baron Hirscu's generous terms to aid destitute Jewish immigrants from Russia and Roumania. It notes England's petition to the Czar was returned without comment, and that response has intensified cruelties.
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Baron Hirscu
Russia
Roumania
England
Maine Artists Fight Fry Amendment To International Copyright
The Century magazine art chief W Lewis Frazer and New York artists condemn Senator Fry’s chrome amendment arguing it harms art and truth in works like Raphael frescoes and Crow and Cavalcaselle reproductions. Boston and New York artists warn that the bill would legalize piracy and hurt creators while serving only a few firms.
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New York
Art Department of the Century
W. Lewis Frazer
Raphael
Vatican
Crow and
Cavalcaselle
Century Magazine
United States
Senate
R. W. Groper
Boston
Frye
Voice of American Art
Maine
Overdoing the Asylum Business in Immigration
An 1890 immigration snapshot shows 491000 entrants with more Italians Hungarians Russians Poles Bohemians and Austrians and fewer English Scots Irish Dutch Swiss. The piece argues this shifts democratic health and tests assimilation urging reform of immigration policy and restraint.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Jostan Strone
Cincinnati
Immigration Policy and American Mission in Society
A reflective essay argues against unlimited immigration while defending America's duty to repel invasion. It contrasts harsh Anglo-Saxon past actions with the need for a higher social mission, insisting the United States should be a model of successful institutions and a source of national development rather than merely an asylum for the oppressed.
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America
Bequest to Institute Marks Need for Technical Education
The bequest by Mrs. CHarterre B. RicHARDSON strengthens the Institute of Technology’s industrial chemistry, underscoring New England’s need for technical training to stay competitive in metal work, textiles, and machinery. Commentary notes Europe and America must emphasize method and management in education.
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Charterre B. Richardson
Institute of Technology
England
Germany
France
Huxtey
New England
New Hampshire Legislation Passes Senate Amid Filibuster
Special to the Post reports the Senate easily approved railroad bills despite debates. Davis explains his change of mind on the Boston & Maine bill and Pierce outlines capital use for a $5 million fund. House filibuster over nuisance repeal delays until tomorrow, with districts redrawn to favor Republicans and savings bank tax relief discussed.
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Pierce
Carter
New Hampshire
Lippincotts February Issue Features Clyde Fitch Novel
Lippincotts February number includes Clyde Fitch's complete novel A Wave of Life with witty dialogue and semi-Bohemian New York scenes though lacking a fatal tragic moment. Other contributors include Stoddard on Buchanan Road and works by Miller Hawthorne Sherman Gordon.
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Clyde Fitch
Fitch
New York
Mr. Stoddard
Buchanan Road
Joaquin Miller
Julian Hawthorne
F. D. Sherman
Pemberton square name change opposed by Boston editor
In Boston, a council panel weighs renaming Pemberton square Devens square. The writer argues against honoring Judge Devens, noting the historic link to Pemberton Hill and Gardiner Greene, while reflecting on Redpath and Judge Morton. The piece laments the strain on judges and critiques an intrusive clergy advertising circular from Chicago promising parish intelligence for a fee.
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Devens Square
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Devens
Pemberton
Cotton) Hill
Beacon Hill
Gardiner Greene
Cooper
Lionel Lincoln
Massachusetts Odd Fellows hold forty sixth annual session
The Grand Encampment of Massachusetts 1. O. O. F. met at Odd Fellows Hall for its 46th annual session. Two charters were applied for from Quincy and Haverhill, the latter referred to the Committee on Petitions. The Grand Scribe Charles D. Cole reported 73 subordinate encampments as of December 31 1890 with 618 initiations and 442 total withdrawals or deaths.
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
Quincy
Haverhill
Committee On
Charles D. Cole
Two New Jersey Measures Adopted by Senate
The New Jersey Senate approved two bills by party lines to create a special department of banking and insurance and to tax foreign insurance firms while levying a higher rate on domestic companies. The measures, also passed by the House, proceed to the Governor for approval.
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Trenton
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Senate
House
Apollo Club Thrives In Third Concert Of Season
The Apollo Club under B J Lang presented its third season concert at Music Hall with Miss Elizabeth Hamlin soprano and an orchestra. Highlights included Barber of Bagdad selections and Strong s Haunted Mill, while Whitings Free Lances showed promise despite a weak finish. Hamlin drew warm applause though her middle voice remains a weakness. overall the chorus delivered strong singing with some fortissimo moments.
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B. J. Lang
Music Hall
Elizabeth Hamlin
Barber of Bagdad
Cornelius
Falka
Sewaeeses Kremser
Seees
Mendelssohn
Nevin
Miss Hamlin
Sullivan
Mohr
Mr. Whiting
Messrs
Parker
Hitchcock
Edgerly
Morowski
Puitie Hale
Random Clippings Reflect Early 20th Century Newswire Humor
A collage of notes and quips from varied sources. Topics range from university exams in Bombay to London accident claims, Jewish treatment, New Philadelphia lighting, a doctor’s hair dye remark, a Texas theft trial, Kansas stage criticism, a seat gesture in a crowded car, telegram mishaps, Texas fellow-servant liability, Paris sealing wax meanings, and reflections on the Copyright Bill.
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Mr. Fields
Doctor Goup
Puck
Comanche
Texas
Hanna
Ingalls
Kansas
Mephi
Paris
London Daily News
Savin Hill Yacht Club Announces season fixtures and new boats
The Savin Hill Yacht Club outlines the coming season with open and championship Mosquito regattas on June 13 and July 11 and 18, August 8 and 15 and 19 and 20, plus cash-prize races on Sept 12 and a September 4 championship sail-off. Two new Mosquito boats are under construction for Earl Gay and C H Conant, one a 14 ft 11 in skimming-dish and the other a 13 ft 6 in round-bottom craft. A nautical party will be held April 1 at Winthrop Hall Upham's Corner with sailors urged to attend in attire.
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Savin Hil! Yacht Club
Earl Gay
C. H. Conant
Winthrop Hall
Upham’s Corner
Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society Officers Named
The Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society held its monthly meeting and named officers. Chairman is Hon. B. B. Johnson. vice chairs Rev. Dr. L. B. Bates and Hon. N. Nutter. secretary Rev. Alfred Noon. executive and finance committees listed. The 20th anniversary banquet is set for Wesleyan Hall on Feb 24 at 2 pm. The annual meeting occurs Feb 22 at Donational Church, Chelsea, with a Feb 23 all day juvenile work gathering at Bromfield Street Church, Boston.
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Massachusetts Total Abstinence Society
B. B. Johnson
S. W. Bush
R. B. Frost
James Yeames
Edward Kendall
E. Dana Bancroft
M. F. Johnson
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A. B. Shedd
T. J. Tucker
I. N. Nutter
Charles E. Dennett
Wesleyan Hall
Chelsea
Bromfield Street
Boston
Bi metalist General Walker comments on silver coinage
General Francis A. Walker, recently returned, urges restraint on free coinage of silver. He favors restoring silver to its pre 1871 status and criticizes the Bl and act of 1878 for easing European burdens while arguing for limited early coinage. He cautions against predictions of disaster and notes President Harrison could gain by vetoing the pending bill.
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Francis A. Walker
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Post
Europe
United States
Bout
Allison Bill
Washington
Wolf
Congress
Senate
House
Harrison
President Harrison Replies To Cambridge Civil Service Address
The President responds to the Cambridge Civil Service Reform Association's address dated January 31, 1891. He notes no deterioration in the Indian service and cites the Indian Commissioners’ view that the service is in better condition, while favoring extending civil service rules to Indian affairs and keeping education and philanthropy separate from politics.
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Cambridge Civil Service Reform Association
United States
Washington
Hoar
Indian Bureau
Indian Service
Board of Indian Commissioners
Merrill E. Gates
Benjamin Harrison
Charles Eliot Norton
Cambridge
Mass
Somerville Aldermen Elect 1891 Chairman and Approve Financing
The Somerville Board of Aldermen met with Mayor Pope absent due to illness. Alderman Nickerson was chosen chairman and president for 1891, an ordinance authorizing a 75000 loan for up to nine months was adopted, and city reports from Dearborn Overseers of the Poor and Highways were received. The solicitor was ordered to aid Boston in street regulation legislation. In the Common Council a permanent assistant chief engineer and superintendent of wires was appointed, and meetings limited to necessary ones.
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Somerville
Somerville Board of Aldermen
Pope
Nickerson
Dearborn
Washington
Boston
A Keen And Discriminating Critic
The musical critic of the Boston Post signs his articles and Philip Hale is named as a leading critic in the country. He writes with plain English, condemns pretentious hambuggery, and offers praise when warranted.
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N. Y. Times
Boston Post
Philip Hale
Dr. William Everett Speaks at Watertown Unitarian Club
Dr. William Everett of Quincy was guest lecturer at the Watertown Unitarian Club. He delivered an address to a large audience in the Unitarian building.
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William Everett
Quincy
Unitarian Club
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