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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1891

Page

4

Amusements Today In Boston Newspapers Listing

The notice lists theater showings and times across Boston venues including the Boston Museum on Tremont Street and Lydia Thompson in The Dazzier at Grope TuBarre. It also mentions subscription policies for The Post Publishing Company and author identification requirements for submissions.

tBoston Tuearee Washington Street Howard Athengwrum Specialty Company Boston Museum Tremont Street Scollay Square Betty Woxzis Street Hollis Street Mrs. Kendal Howard Athena Howard Street Master and Man Tcyclorama OF Jerusalem

Empress Frederick in Paris Eyes on Franco German Ties

Boston Post notes high expectations for the Empress Frederick visit to Paris and its international impact. It compares the moment to William’s visits to Vienna and St Petersburg, suggesting warmer Franco German sentiment but warns political influence may be overstated and fleeting.

Frederick Germany Paris William Vienna St. Petersburg France

Non partisan redistricting plan advanced by legislature

Republican members in secret caucus clashed with Speaker Barrett and the state committee secretary then voted to form a committee to study state redistricting this year. The Open House committee on Joint Rules moved to establish a special panel to start work and report a plan, a move watched with keen interest.

Barrett Republican State Committee Committee On Joint Rules

The Rebuke to Speaker Reed and Impeachment Talk

The resolution by Congressman Wike seeks a method to impeach and remove a presiding officer who falsifies the journal or counts absent members as present. The piece rebukes Speaker Reed for naming present members who were absent to claim a quorum and for refusing to correct the journal, denouncing it as partisan usurpation and demoralization.

Wike House of Congress Reed

Direct Tax Reform Criticized as Wasteful Congress Critique

The article critiques Congress for pursuing the direct tax funding, calling it a waste of public money with no specific beneficiary. It notes even Southern Democrats opposed the measure, contrasting it with cuts to Indian schools and Civil Service funding, labeling the plan significant for its recklessness.

Congress Civil Service Commissioners

The Protest Against Arsenic Hearing Opens

A State House hearing by the Public Health Committee on arsenic in domestic manufacture drew intimate interest. Physicians described cases of poisoning, with wallpaper a common source and pasteboard boxes vambric linings plushes braid and other items also implicated. The article notes the need for a regulating law.

Commonwealth State House Committee On Public Health

Restrain Arsenical Materials Manufacture Favored by Societies

The text notes broad support for a law restraining the manufacture of common use articles containing arsenical matter. It cites approval from the Massachusetts Medical Society and the Homoeopathic Medical Society, with the Hon. Grace Hate representing petitioners at hearings, asserting a strong case.

Massachusetts Medical Society Hommopathic Medical Society Grerce Hate

Tempest over civil service in altering supervising architect rules

Senate debates a sundry civil appropriation amendment allowing temporary and later permanent appointments in the supervising architect's office without civil service exams. Supporters claim staffing flexibility while opponents warn of spoils system expansion and weakening of reform safeguards. The pattern shows continued erosion of civil service protections.

Allison Supervising Civil Service Ingalls Aldrich Senate Secretary of the Treasury Gorman Civil Service Commissioners West Reagan Flanagan Alpdricuh Congress Noble Porter Census Bureau Plums Supervising Architect Wisprim Harrison

Sound Money Rally and Free Coinage Debate Spread Across Nations

Outside Washington strong sound money sentiment grows as Banquet of the Sons of the Revolution in New Haven hears Hon. E. J. Partis and ex Secretary Bayard condemn free coinage. Bayard’s speech elicits broad applause from Republicans and Democrats alike amid New England sentiment. Wisconsin Senate supports sound money by condemning free coinage with one Democrat in opposition. Ohio’s Rep. Harter, chosen to replace Grosvenor, continues the anti-free coinage effort.

Washington Sons of the Revolution New Haven E. J. Partis Bayarp New England Cleveland Faras Wisconsin Vinas United States Senate Ohio Harter Grosvenor

Democratic Party of Ohio Faces Free Coinage Backlash

In Ohio a mass meeting call condemns Senate free coinage endorsements. Harrer frames the protest as a Democratic victory watchword, backed by hundreds of party adherents. The public display signals strong opposition within the party ahead of the next election.

Orous Senate Harrer Democratic Party of Ohio

A Policy Without Excuse in Heating Cars Debate

A public editorial stance condemns the New Haven road for resisting steam heating of passenger cars, urging Connecticut lawmakers and a heated public sentiment to end dangerous car stoves after the tunnel collision in New York. It notes other lines using steam heat, cites railroad commissioner findings on safety and economy, and questions the New Haven’s legal fights against reform.

Fourth Avenue New York New Haven & Hartford Railroad Commissioners Boston & Albany Road Boston New Haven Road Connecticut Corporation Connecticut New Haven Register New York, New Haven & Hartford Register Hartfort Courant the Courant Massachusetts New Haven

The Philadelphian novel slow read? critics warn

In a sharp notice readers are urged to save historic landmarks from modern "improvement" and lament dwindling memorials. Louis J. Jennies, ex-New York Times editor and follower of Lord Ranpotepn Cuurcuit in England, has published a new novel titled The Philadelphian and is deemed ill-advised by critics.

Louis J. Jennies New York Times England Lord Ranpotepn Cuurcuit The Philadelphian Virginia Venango County Pepa Washington Belgrade Natalie Serbia Ristics Louis XIV

Thoughts on game laws and aging looks in Boston

In Boston discussion of Massachusetts game laws shows experts agree on stronger protections for game birds with tighter shooting periods. The writer muses on partridges and quail, notes aging vanity and hair dye critique, comments on Negro social subordination, and recalls a new conductor in a Boston horse car.

Current Comment on Ship Subsidy and Redistricting Debate

Providence Journal argues the ship subsidy would be a national swindle and invite socialist policies, while Worcester Spy urges Republicans to redistrict honestly now rather than risk partisan manipulation later. The pieces call for fair governance and reject delaying actions for political gain.

Congress Providence Journal Ind

Kendals Star In A Scrap Of Paper At Hollis Street

The Kendals and their clever company presented A Scrap of Paper at Hollis Street Theater last evening. Mrs Kendal impressed with vivacity and charm, delivering Susan Hartley with wit and intelligence, while Mr Kendal showed steadiness though not at his best in the duel drama. Newcomer J H Barnes lent strength as Sir John Ingram, with solid support from Miss Vanbaugh and Miss Bennett. the audience praised the performance and frequent recalls followed.

Kendals Mrs. Kendal Susan Hartley Mr. Kendal J. H. Barnes Sir John Ingram Mr. Wenman Sir John

Miss Annie Pixley Stars in Kate at Tremont Theater

Miss Annie Pixley headlines the military comedy Kate at Tremont Theater last evening. The play, set during the late War of the Rebellion, mixes brigaded action with light humor as the heroine Kate rescues the lover and rights the wrongs, supported by a capable cast led by C. H. Bradshaw and John T. Burke.

Annie Pixley Kate Annie Pixey Tremont Theater C. H. Bradshaw John T. Burke Jack Randall

Boston Theatre hosts star Boston Howard Atheneum show

The Boston Howard Atheneum Star Specialty Company, a top state act, is touring the Boston Theatre with a varied program. Features include Fitz and Webster, Polaski Brothers, Marian Hayman, Conroy and Fox in Christmas Day, Boissett Brothers, Kate Davis, Broatz Brothers, Minnie Cunningham, Cinquevalli, Dutch Daly and the Salambos. A matinee is listed for today.

Boston Howard Atheneum Star Specialty Company Fitz and Webster Polaski Brothers Marian Hayman Conroy and Fox Boissett Brothers Kate Davis Broatz Brothers Minnie Cunningham Cinquevalli Dutch Daly Salambos

Liszt Organ Recital at Mason & Hamlin Hall This Afternoon

The second Liszt organ recital features Herman P. Abelius at Mason & Hamlin Hall at 3 o’clock with soprano Mabel Saarland and violinist Albert Van Raalte. Program includes Beethoven Wagner Handel Schubert Boieldien Kaif Temple Roéder.

Mason & Hamlin Hall Herman P. Abelius Mabel Saarland Albert van Raalte Beethoven Wagner Handel Schubert Boieldien Kaif Temple and Roéder

Harte Kin Ill in Paterson and Global Salvation News

Brét Harte's son Griswold Harte lies seriously ill at his mother's Paterson New York home. Lord Randolph Churchill is expected to begin a four to five month Mashonaland tour. The Harbour depots project opens under General Booth amid a cool Berlin reception as he plans a Salvation Hall there. Mrs A J Langston is the sole woman mail contractor in the United States with contracts over 1000 miles mainly in Butte and Pluma counties California.

Brét Harte Griswold Harte Paterson, NY Lord Randolph Churchill Mashonaland Africa England General Booth Drury Lane Berlin Salvation Army A. J. Langston United States Butte Pluma Counties Cal

MUST IT GO The Revere House May Be Torn Down

The Paul Revere birth house at 19 and 21 North Square in the North End may be demolished. Sidney F. Squires, of 279 West Chester Park, bought the estate last Saturday. The current occupants will move out this week as plans unfold for possible development or sale.

Paul Revere North Square Sidney F. Squires West Chester Park the Post Squires Haa Revere

Fragments of News and Oddities Across the World

A collage of fleeting notes and curiosities about royal journeys, school schedules, a Belgrade letters controversy, a shipboard dove tale, a South African diamond marvel, Harriet Beecher Stowe oranges in New York, and a Canadian railroad prose praise.

Boston School Committee Examines Yearly Expenses and Reforms

The Boston School Committee reports eleven months of current year spending at 1 543 668 37 against a 1 634 852 25 appropriation and a remaining balance of 141 183 88. It proposes medical expert input on classroom seating, adjusts salaries policy for future years, and moves to amend Acts to retain election cycles for superintendent and Board of Supervisors.

Committee On Accounts Dunn Elliott Green McDonald Meeuen Packard Hastings Keller J. Willard Brown Emerson School East Boston James F. Blackinton Brown Mount Vernon School Boston Board of Supervisors Spectacle Island Nellie C. Strout Tennyson Street William H. Thurber Prescott

Banquets And Meetings At Hotels At Night

The hospitality scene gathered seventy five members of the Massachusetts Bicycle Club and LA W officers at the Thorn dike for a banquet with Robert G. Amory presiding. Nearby Lincoln Club and various social clubs held their annual gatherings with officers elected for 1891 and guests from Abington New Bedford Savannah Ga and many cities. A dull hotel night capped by notable guests at Crawford House and other venues featured dinners and speeches from Wister Patterson and other figures.

Massachusetts Bicycle Club Massachusetts Division Thorndike Robert G. Amory Charles C. Ryder Lincoln Club Abington New Beaford Savannah G. W. Wheelock L. R. Goodspeed Parker Browning Club Brunswick Young’s Boston Druggists’ Association A. K. Tilden W. H. H. Murray George E. Stackpole Patagonian Club F. T. Ward Messrs L. O. Johnson G. MacBain Roanoke J. W. May New York William R. Sessions Hampden C. H. Flint Worcester C.A. Stickney St. Paul F. F. Pailan Horndike T. A. Brown New Bedford Martin Dexter Lowell George W. Tyrim Cleveland W. S. Kelley Providence Owen Wister Philadelphia John H Jerome Denver Charles W. Ida Almond Eynolds G. D. Barnard New Haven Combi A. L. Patterson H. Seiden F. Jr. Keith Plymouth Lentris Abbott Oseph O. Hull Illiam Batts L. Lowes J. H. Smith Concord Apams Walter Giddings Eppeler J. Brand H. Hodgson Dantven Isane Bucksport Porteland Wilson Philadelphia T. Jenkins Omaha Wee. Wall Winchester E. Wistler Detroit Mich

Suffolk Bank appoints F. Singleton cashier

At a Suffolk National Bank directors meeting F. Singleton was appointed cashier in place of the late Edward Tyler. The Browning Society met at the Brunswick with Andrew Ingram of New Bedford delivering a paper on A Logician Reads the Ring and the Book. An all day service is planned for Feb 26 at the Discharged Prisoners Mission.

Suffolk National Bank F. ©. Singleton Edward Tyler Browning Society Brunswick Andrew Ingram New Bedford Clark and North Streets Albert Arnold Massachusetts George H. Barton The Scientific Society Washington Street Young Men’s Christian Union George Makepeace Towle England Matthews George F. Hollis United States Cape Town Susannah Green Kirby Boston J. Edwin Jones Michael Meehan Charles River Brighton Waltham Massachusetts Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen Berkeley Hall Charles E. Spencer Grand Lodge M. Carnot French Republic Bostonian Society Old State House Bunker Hill

Harvard Crew Out After River Opens Fresh Season

The Harvard eight resumed practice on a thawed river using Waters’ new barge. Powers moved to No 2, Fitzhugh joined the second crew, and the lineup yesterday included Watriss, Powers, Rantoul, Vail, Shaw, Lynam, Kelton, and Perkins. Permanent placements remain undecided.

Harvard University Waters Powers No. 2 Fitzhugh Varsity Watriss Row Rantoul Vail Shaw Lynam M. S Kelton Perkins

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