Amusements Tonight At Boston Theatres Listings
The Boston Post lists evening amusements across city venues with showings at 7:45 and various matinees. Performances include A Trip to Chinatown Bettys Finish The Solicitor Dixey in The Seven Ages Twelve Temptations The Squire Ship Ahoy The City Directory and more with times and locations across Boston theatres and museums.
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Washington Street
Chinatown
Boston Museum
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Betty
Wg Lope Theeattre
Dixey
Guanoarera House
Washington
Dover Street
Showns Street
TaEarere
Hollis Street
Kendal
Squire
Howard Athen
Howard Street
Variety Park Theatre
Tremont Theatre
City Directory
Senate votes down amendments to international copyright bill
A narrow Senate majority rejected all amendments from the Committee of the Whole on the international copyright bill, boosting its chances for final passage unamended. Debate may yield further proposed changes, but supporters expect little chance of adoption. If passed, the bill would go to the President for signature and become law. Senator Fryxz’s cheap chrome legislation was defeated.
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New Congressional Districts Legislation Urged by Governor
Official papers for state congressional redivision are before the Legislature following last week's transmission by the Governor. The piece urges timely action to avoid delay or postponement. Governor Russell notes the current political balance offers a rare chance to create a fair division free from gerrymandering and to gain broad consent from both parties.
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British emissaries claim challenged by Captain Copman
The Advertiser’s Washington editor is urged to present evidence of British emissaries lobbying Congress for free ships. Captain Copman offers 10000 dollars for proof any person received or promised money from British sources to influence policy. No such evidence exists, and the editor might instead study an important subject he currently overlooks.
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Advertiser
Washington
Congress
Joan Capman
Copman
Boston
The Spleen of the Spoilsmen S
The piece denounces an unsuccessful bid to starve the Civil Service Commission and highlights a split in the House over appropriations. It commends defenders of the commission while noting Congressman Cannon joined Grasvenor in the attack, signaling discord with popular sentiment.
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Civil Service Commission
House of Representatives
Cannon
Grosvenor
Reform appropriation sparks cross party critique in Congress
Lawmakers debate a small funding request to bring examining boards under the commission. Cannon gleefully notes potential insufficiency for clerk hires, while McComas warns the acts breach faith and refusal to recognize the people's will by Democratic allies.
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Cannon
General Sherman remembered as enduring Civil War figure
A commemorative tribute portrays General Sherman as the last of the three Civil War leaders to depart, noting his rare blend of military genius and civic virtue. It lauds his cool strategic mind, plain integrity, and private life untarnished by politics, placing him among the nation’s heroes.
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Sherman
Union
Republic
Grants
Sheridan
Grant
Expert Evidence on German Free Ship Policy
The Boston Journal referenced subsidized German lines, noting Norddeutscher and Hamburg American receive substantial annual subsidies. Quotes from German officials and ship owners claim subsidies distort the market, with some asserting subsidies are unnecessary or counterproductive and that the free ship policy has little effect on German lines. The debate centers on the potential impact of a U.S. free ship bill.
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Boston Journal
Germany
France
Italy
Great Britain
Norddeutscher Company
Havel
Hamburg-American Company
Car. Schurz
Hamburg-American Steamship Company
East Indies
O. W. Patritz
Hamburg
New York
Scowas
Lloyds
Schurz
Pot
Journal Blame and Commerce in the Nation's Press
An outspoken critique argues the Journal manipulates public opinion as a blind partisan organ. It contends that intelligent merchants and businessmen are not deceived by such tactics and remain alert to competitive pressures and bias.
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Cable
The Canada election and trade policy conflict
A detailed examination of Canada's election debate on reciprocity and free trade contrasts Conservative calls for restricted reciprocity with Liberal pushes for unrestricted trade. It notes anti American sentiment, farmer and industrial interests, and parallels to U.S. tariff debates, including implications for annexation talk and political strategy.
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Canada
United States
John MacponaLp
Commercial Union Club of Toronto
GoLowin Smith
John MacDonald
Ottawa
House of Commons
Joan MacDonald
Quebec
Ontario
Farmers’ Alliance
Notable disputes over fair competition and fair funding
The passage notes society women stepping into acting roles, a courteous stance by the actresses, and public credit for their restraint. It also reports turmoil between the World’s Fair National Commission and Chicago’s local board, a looming deficit, and hints Chicago should host its cattle show while others lose interest. It mentions Senator Stewart’s long self-made education and comments on O’Brien and Ditton's impending imprisonment and reduced treaty obligations.
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National Commission of the World’s Fair
Chicago
Boston writer to publish Roches life sketch and Carpenter profile
In Boston, Tavener notes James Jeffrey Roche will publish a memorial to his friend John Boyle O'Reilly and write a life sketch of Henry Bernard Carpenter for a MS poems volume. He compares the two Irish American poets with Robert D. Joyce and reflects on dime museums, boiler regulations, and boot blacking signs, ending with a note on a "professor" of shines.
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James Jeffrey Roche
John Boyle O'Reilly
Henry Bernard Carpenter
O'Reilly
Carpenter
Boston
Robert D. Joyce
Cigars Sold Openly Fling Down Sunday Law Challenge
Boston druggists defy Sunday restrictions by selling cigars openly. Stores displayed no medicinal warnings, and even where signs remained, clerks did not question customers. Druggists’ Association policy on Saturday led to a broad return to the old practice, with many non members selling cigars freely. Police enforce not pressed this year, dealers say.
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Boston
Druggists’ Association
Ple
Condition of Ex Mayor Cobb Deteriorates
Last night the condition of ex mayor Cobb was critical as he grows weaker, with reports indicating a steady decline in his health.
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Cobb
Godard Orient tal and Brahms at Boston Symphony
A Boston Music Hall review of the Sixteenth Symphony Concert led by Mr Nikisch. Godard’s Symphonie Orientale and two pieces from Hugo's poems were praised for color and melody though tempo liberties troubled some numbers. Mrs Arthur Nikisch's mezzo soprano voice drew mixed notes, with Brahms songs singled out. Future program lists Romeo and Juliet Fantasie, Chopin F minor Concerto, and Goldmark Rustic Wedding.
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Nikia
Symphonie Orio
Godard
Boston
Nikisch
Haugo
MacDowell
Hugo
Feucien David
Beethoven
Arthur Nikisch
Sanders Theatre
Cambridge
Brahm
Mozart
Vladimir de Pachmann
Puinire Hale
Liszt organ recital and concert notes at Union Hall
This afternoon at Mason and Hamlin Hall the first Liszt organ recital begins at 3 PM. Tonight Mrs. Arthur Nikisch performs with the Kneisel Quartette at Union Hall. Arthur Foote's new quartet manuscript is set for its first performance, with other selections by Beethoven and Rubinstein.
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Mason & Hamlin Hall
Arthur Nikisch
Union Hall
Arthur Foote
Beethoven
Rubinstein
Father Hall Explores Christ as Savior in Lenten Sermon
The Rev. Father Hall of the Mission Church of St. John the Evangelist on Bowdoin Street opened a Lenten sermon series with a talk on Christ. He centered on the Samaritan woman’s recognition of Jesus as the Messiah and urged steadfast faith, prayer, and charity as paths to divine revelation.
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Ania
News Snippets Touch on War, Wages and Weather
A collage of 19th century items notes Jay Gould catching a cold, debates on protection and wages, grafted skin tests in Reading, rapid vessel log devices, rowing challenge between Cambridge and Oxford, coal finds near Bath, and ship line tributes for General Sherman’s family. Also reports Canadian enfranchisement affects and a rash of jokey matrimonial inquiries. The La Gascogne endures a hurricane voyage. David Macron & Son reflect on Sherman’s last march.
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Lee
Small Point
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Haley
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General Sherman
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New York
la Gascogne
Havre
Man of No Convictions or Convictions in Silver Debate
A composite newspaper opinion piece contrasts Governor Hill’s silence on silver and Grover Cleveland’s firm stand on free coinage. It notes public demand for clear positions on major issues and contrasts perceived opportunism with steadfast principle. The discussion compares reactions to Cleveland’s tariff message of 1887 and later stance amid a popular silver craze.
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Reform Club
Philadelphia Record
Ind
Grover Cleveland
Congress
Cleveland
Fall River Herald
Philadelphia Times
The Biglow and the Wilbur View Debate Letter
The piece contrasts Cleve and Wilbur on presidential timing and principles, noting voters lean toward Wilbur's stance while printers hint at distributing the letter. It cites the New York Evening Post describing the exchange as printworthy and timely.
Wisconsin Bennett law repeal stirs debate on schooling
The Bennett law repeal ends a heated dispute over language in schools but leaves the question unresolved. The Providence Journal notes parallels with German policies in Alsace Lorraine and warns that Americanizing alien residents may require some language instruction in Wisconsin schools, deeming repeal a possible mistake.
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Germany
Alsace
Lorraine
Providence Journal
Postoffice Expenses Sparks House Committee Cutbacks
The House committee on postoffices trims estimates from 8.349 million to 8.0 million for clerks. It blocks modernization like cancelling machines, arguing for old methods despite post office gains from new technology and pressing needs of large offices in New York, Philadelphia, and Boston.
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House Committee On Postoffices
Post Office
Congress
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Wanamaker
Postmaster-General
Washington
Treasur
Corse
Committees
Letter to the Editor on silver and bi metallism in 1891
Josefh S. Fay of Boston critiques General Walker's Bland Allison silver stance. He argues silver production outpaces gold, treasury gold stock falls, and overproduction undermines bi metallism. Fay warns of inevitable financial panics when gold reserves dwindle and silver cannot back payments.
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Wakler
United States
Treasury
Sherman
London
Wall Street
Walker
Congress
Josefh S. Fay
Boston
Marshal Loversing's Successor in Washington Speculation
Washington February 15 Special to the Post Mr W H H Andrews arrives with strong endorsements for the marshalship to replace Mr Lovering. He will seek interview with the Attorney General and present his case. White House action not expected until after the postmastership is settled. Dr Mac Arthur in Music Hall Rev R S Mac Arthur of New York spoke on The Three Essentials to National Perpetuity and Prosperity a Free Church a Free School and a Free Ballot to a large audience. critiques against Rome were noted.
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