Lydia Thompson in The Dazzler at Globe Theatre
Lydia Thompson stars in Kitty Starlight the Dazzler a three act musical farce at the Globe Theatre yesterday. The performance mixed dance song and dialogue with critics noting her grace and stage presence amid a mainly entertaining cast led by Joseph Ott and Thomas Grady while the audience included notable theatre professionals.
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Lydia Thompson
Washington
Kitty Starlight
Thomas Addison
Globe Theatre
Miss Thompson
Kitty
Robinson Crusoe
Joseph A. Ott
Thomas J. Grady
Mulligan
Bally Mulligan
Mr. K. 8
Nadine, Jr
Miss Hatcher
Juliane
Miss Carter
Angéle
Mr. Ott
Doctor Bartolo
Il Barbiere di Siviglia
the Dazzler
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Amusements and theatre listings in Boston area
The Post notes theatre showings across Boston venues with times and performers. Howard Atheneum Boston Museum Lydia Thompson George Wilsons Minstrels Kendal Mrs Kate Pixley and others feature in the day’s schedule at multiple downtown stages.
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Boston Theatre
Washington Street
Howard Athenium Specialty Company
Boston Museum
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Betty
Goose Theaton
Lydia Thompson
the Dazzler
Granxp
Opera Hovusk
Washington
Dover Street
George Wilson
Howtis Street
Hollis Street
Kendal
Howard Athensium
Howard Street
Governor Russell Greets Crowds at Washington Birthday
Boston reports a large turnout at the Washington Birthday reception at the State House. Governor Russell spoke kindly to attendees, including many schoolchildren, reviving a tradition that allows informal greetings between the Chief Magistrate and the public.
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Washington
Russell
State House
Commonwealth
Unintentional confession on ship subsidies debate
A partisan remark in the New York Tribune admits that the cost difference between American and foreign ships is now minor, undermining arguments for free ships and suggesting foreign competition would be of little consequence to shipowners. The passage targets subsidy debate dynamics and highlights admissions that weaken opposing pleas.
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The
New York Tribune
Tribune
Partisan Appointment Weakens Interstate Commerce Commission
The Inter State Commerce Commission loses Judge Schoonmaker as his four year term ends and Martin A Knapp of Syracuse is named in his place. Knapp is a Republican politico with a lawyer’s reputation, chosen at Congressman Belden’s behest and with Senate endorsement from New York.
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Martin A. Knapp
Syracuse
N. Y
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Schoonmaker
Belden
New York
Knapp
Shipowners in Congress and the merchant marine policy
The New York Maritime Register notes a lack of shipping experts in Congress and argues that lawmakers without shipping knowledge cannot legislate wisely for the merchant marine. It questions whether shipowners in Congress would push subsidies, even if many shipowners now oppose them and favor free ships.
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New York Maritime Register
House
Senate
Congress
Ping
Maritime Register
Foster's Views Question Silver Coinage Amount
Ex-Governor Charles Foster argued from New York that continuing annual silver coinage of 54,000,000 ounces may be acceptable. The remark was presented as not necessarily boosting public confidence in his wisdom.
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Charles Foster
New York
Parity plan and silver coinage views debated
The discussion centers on a proposed method to achieve parity between two metals and the impracticality of unlimited silver coinage. Fos ter remains reserved on mechanism, hinting at political alignment with the Chicago platform. Earlier, he chaired a 1876 committee to probe alleged political outrages in the South. Hoar and Frys reportedly took direct steps in Louisiana to obtain campaign material.
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Chicago
Fostrer
South
Congress
Hoar
Frys
Louisiana
Expiring Congress and Republican pledges in review
A critical look back at the February 18 1890 Boston Journal claim that Speaker Reed would push Republican pledges to fulfillment. The piece argues tariffs pensions civil service reform silver regulation and the World’s Fair aid have fallen short or been reversed amid a reduced House quorum and strong lobbyist influence.
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Rreep
the Journal
Reed
Census Bureau
House Committee
ReEpe
House
Lanaston
Virginia
Parnell Draws Large Crowds in Roscommon Ireland
Mr Parnell’s Ireland tour continues to draw strong support despite anti Parnell meetings and clerical opposition In Roscommon crowds gathered after mass with processions and speeches by local officials and societies The piece notes continued rise of Parnellist influence and hints at adverse effects for Ireland from his ascendancy
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Citizens Pass The Gate In New Citizenship Bill
A proposed Geary bill would require aliens to pass an English exam on U S history and constitutional questions, use state grade school textbooks, prove good character, and endure a ten to thirty day hearing before a judge before naturalization. If failed, retry after a year. The reform aims to raise the standard of citizenship and align immigrant learning with native voters.
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Grary
California
Gerary
United States
United States of America
Gerryy
Mr. Geary
Parnell’s Irish tour tests liberal party unity at Westminster
The piece notes the divided Liberal ranks over home rule as Parnell’s Irish tour gains momentum while Gladstone and anti-Parnellite leaders show caution. It contrasts Parnell’s confident appeal with the party’s weak mood, suggesting Westminster holds the battle over home rule.
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Liament
Liberal Party
Parnell
Ireland
Westminster
Mr. Parnell
Mr. Gladstone
Indignation over censorship spreads among theatregoers
The passage condemns censorship by Russian authorities and notes a Swedish illustrated paper in Finland that faced police raids for its content. It contrasts Russian governance with a more timid note, while observing foreign reactions to Isseln's new play staged in Munich and rehearsed in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Gothenburg, Christiana and Berlin as audiences seek entertainment and instruction.
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Finland
Isseln
Munich
Copenhagen
Stockholm
Gothenburg
Christiana
Berlin
Court Street Canon and the blooms of Boston life
In this Boston note, Tavener laments Court Street Canyon’s artificial prominence between Ames and Sear’s Buildings and contrasts it with genuine botanical care. He critiques flashy window displays, praises true plant devotion, and reflects on Gaugengigl’s art alongside a critic’s praise of his work.
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Court Street
Washington
Ames
Sear
Court Street Canon
Northwest
California
Cafton
Dangerous Corner Needs More Police at Busy Street Crossing
A Home Journal front urges the Police Commission to improve street service at Boylston Tremont and nearby corners. It argues three officers are needed to manage the dense traffic from eight streetcar lines, noting women danger boarding cars and private carriages' bold right of way. The piece laments narrow streets and the absence of officers, hoping after a serious accident reforms follow.
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Tremont
Brookline
Theatres
Back Bay
South End
Descendant of Davy Crockett Dies in Waukegan Age 72
Waukegan Ill February 23 Colonel W D Crockett died last evening at his residence in his 73d year He was a Kentuckian by birth and a lineal descendant of Davy Crockett A prominent horseman he had been interested in breeding pure blooded trotters for about forty five years.
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Wavukegan
Ill
W. D. Crockett
George Wilsons Minstrels at Grand Opera House This Week
George Wilsons Minstrels head the attraction at the Grand Opera House this week with principal members McNish, Lewis, Quinlan, Topack, Steele, Duval and a noted contortionist. McNish and Wilson are the greatest attractions. The company performs for one week only before the Monday showing of Lost in New York.
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George Wilson
Grand Opera House
Frank McNish
Tom Lewis
Daniel Quinlan
Topack
Steele
Duval
Messrs
McNish
Wilson
New York
Theatre notes show two nights of Deacons Daughter and Kate
Boston theatres report large crowds for The Deacon’s Daugh ter and Miss Pixley praised for her performance. Kate debuts tonight with new scenery and cast as Pixley’s Boston farewell. Other bills include A Mile a Minute at Tremont and Howard Athenæum Specialty Company headlining at Boston Theatre with capacity crowds and strong word of mouth.
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Kremont
Tremont
A New Game of Poker From the London Telegraph
Ladies take to a boudoir art form described as poker or pyrography. The heat is applied with a red-hot point, benzoline and an India rubber bulb, creating etched pictures on wood. The practice, revived in England and previously used in Africa, yields bold lines and decorative designs in wood engraving.
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London Telegraph
Africa
England
Blake Retrospective at Boston Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston hosts a Blake exhibition with original sketches lent by collectors. The show surveys Blake's Bible themes and visionary imagery, featuring works from E. W. Hooper and others, with watercolors as a focal point and a catalog detailing his diverse output. The exhibit runs until March 15, with free Saturdays and Sunday afternoons.
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Museum of Fine Arts
William Blake
Boston
Blake
Gilchrist
Florence
Michael Angelo
E. W Hooper
Waterston
H. E. Scudder
Washington’s Birthday Reflections and Odd Global Tidbits
A collage of notes on Washington's day prospects for Congress and remarks on public figures in Atchison Texas and Kentucky eggs. Abroad items include a papal blessing for a Protestant prelate and a London shoemaker jailed for drunkenness and reckless acts. A London satire on translations and a German log snake tale fill the page.
Waverly Field Notes On Early Spring And Oak Groves
A Boston writer describes a February weekend excursion from Fitchburg rail lines to Beaver Brook meadow near Waverly, noting knee deep water, a first spring crocus, and ancient Waverly oaks. He observes Tree Sparrows and Cedar birds, tracks in mud, and tunnels he suspects are mole made. Sunday brings a Brookline West Roxbury circuit with rich views, hawks, quail tracks, and a visit to Arnold Arboretum highlighting historic access and hemlock woods.
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Fitchburg
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Beaver Brook
John Evelyn
Belmont Ridge
Enoug
Belmont Meadows
Concord Turnpike
Bussey Woods
Brookline
West Roxbury
Arboretum
Blue Hill
Wellesley
Dedham Court House
Arlington Heights
Annandale
Walnut Hills Cemetery
South Street
Newton
Mt. Benedict Cemetery
Highland Station
Bellevue Hill
Wachusett and Monadnock
Hemlock Woods
Arnold Arboretum
Harvard University
Bussey Street
Bussey Brook
White Mountain
Clifton Race Track Sold to Charles H Ford
Deeds transferring the Clifton race track from the Engemans to Charles H. Ford were filed in Paterson on February 23. The sale price recorded is $115,000, though details remained unavailable as all principal parties were not available for comment.
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Clifton Race Track
Paterson
N.J
Clifton
Engemans
Charles H. Ford
Ford
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