Amusements Tonight at Boston Theaters and Halls
The Boston Post lists evening amusements across venues on Washington Tremont and Hollis streets. Listings include The Crystal Slipper Bettys Finish The Great Metropolis Henry Burlesque and Cadet Theatricals plus a Star Course Concert and more at 7:45 or 8 PM with various venues downtown.
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Hpostow Tauarre
Washington Street
Crystal Slipper
Hpostow Museum
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Betty
Lobbyists threaten Congress with defeat over subsidy bill
Washington reports that some subsidy bill backers have threatened lawmakers who resist moral suasion with election defeat if wire pulling and boodle succeed. The piece notes subsidists’ desperation and warns such zeal may backfire on the inventor.
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Washington
City streets clean up urge after heavy rains
Weather shift brings water and mud floods streets as city crews crawl through clogged gutters. Superintendent Forristant says cleaning will begin soon, while critics urge faster reform and more modern street care despite budget strains.
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Forristant
Government Guaranty Shift in Nicaragua Canal Plan
The Nicaragua Canal Company sought a federal charter with no government money and private investment. Now Senator Sherman proposes a US guarantee of up to 100 million dollars on bonds, with interest and principal paid by the government and recovery from the company later. The change suggests a move from private enterprise to a government-backed project, supposedly to avoid selling bonds below par and offset higher costs with tolls.
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Nicaragua Canal Company
Congress
Sherman
United Sates
SarkMay
Gladstone and the Irish crisis amid Boulogne talks
The piece critiques Mr Gladstone for shaping public perception to fit aims as the Irish quarrel deepens. It notes unclear details from the Boulogne conference and questions the Nationalist majority's consent to Mr McAntry's leadership withdrawal amid ongoing political tensions.
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M’canroy
Mr. Mgantry
Irish leadership clash over Parnell and O'Brien in Home Rule debate
The piece argues Irish Parliamentary Party has ousted Parnell, sparking Liberal fears over Home Rule. It cites London's New York Times correspondent alleging O'Brien’s behavior muddles the issue, while urging Massachusetts and Boston critics to urge Congress against the force bill, free silver, and related policies.
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Guanstone
Parnesa
London
New York Times
Ireland
Parnell
Mr. Parnell
Mr. Gladstone
Change in Republican stance on force bill and silver pact
Within days Republican managers shift from threats about the force bill to cautious optimism as potential bargain terms emerge. A proposed rule to end debate and immediate action on the election bill signals possible direct Senate votes, with President Harrison’s stance and a broader silver coinage compromise clouding the outcome and risking financial security for political gain.
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Republic
Boston Journal
Senate
Washington
The
New York Tribune
Jonas
Proms
Silver Party
Rexro
House
Harrison
Journal
Hoss
Western Traffic Association Formed In Rail Pact
The Western Traffic Association was created on Saturday with the Trans-Missouri lines joining a publicized agreement covering freight and passenger movement. An Advisory Board of presidents and a director from each company will oversee affairs, with four or five commissioners enforcing uniform rates and preventing discrimination. Eight named figures, including J. N. Fairiorx and W. W. Finley, lead the group, which covers Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, and western states, plus Mexico crossings.
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Western Traffic Association
Trans-Missouri Lines
New York
Chicago & Alton
Chicago, St. Paul & Kansas City
J. N. Fairiorx
Southwestern Railway & Steamship Association
J. W. Mun@ey
Western Freight Association
W. W. Finiey
Western Passenger Association
Association
KoswErt Millir
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Messrs. Hueuirt
Goutp
Cable, Oakes
Manuel
Illinois
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Peninsula of
Michigan
Mississippi River
Ohio River
Republic of Mexico
Rio Grande
Western Railroad
The American as Plot Against an Author’s Reputation
A blunt critique asserts the novel lacks dramatic plot and hinges on reactions to Henry James. It argues the work offers little narrative drive unless read as a weapon shaping the author’s standing and public image.
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Henry James
Funeral honors for Judge Devens in Boston
A Boston funeral for Judge Devens drew a distinguished cross section of civil and military figures. The service at Trinity Church featured flag bearing soldiers, a Cadet Band, and a bugle call. The writer praises a Vinton portrait of Devens and urges a public hall portrait in Boston. He recalls Solomon Parsons of Tremont Temple, praising his kindness, long service, and Lincoln connections. The piece ends with musings on fur trim in coats for men, praising one Boston waiter who wears such attire well.
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Judge Devens
Commonwealth
Trinity
Grand Army
Vinton
Boston
Faneuil Hall
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen A. Douglas
Ilinois
Mr. Parsons
Y—’s
Notable Early 20th Century Figures Mentioned in Briefs
A Boston University appoints Miss Emilie A. Young as class of 91 commencement speaker while Amelie Rives lies ill in Paris. The Imperial Tribunal of Leipsic declares refusals to toast the Kaiser as high treason. Miss Lay plans marriage to Hon William F Wharton. Edison reflects on deafness aiding quiet thinking and family time. Sims Reeves sponsors a Dibdin descendant. Rider Haggard described by New York interviewers as tall and distinctive. Mrs Haggard accompanies him for study aims in Mexico archeology.
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Emilie A. Young
Boston University
Amelie Rives
Paris
Imperial Tribunal
Leipsic
Lay
Ottawa
William F. Wharton
Thomas A. Edison
Sims Reeves
Charles Dibdin
Liverpool
Dibdin
Reeves
Rider Haggard
New York
Reflections on the death penalty abolition in 1891
A fragment from Reflections of David Macron and Son critiques legal timing and justice in abolition debates. The dialogue contrasts law's form with justice's speed, suggesting strength of law to ensure obedience, with playful exchange between D Macd. and D MacdJ. Jr referencing Texas.
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David Macron
Boston Post
D. Macd
Son
D. Macdj., Jr
Texas
Music review of the twelfth symphony concert at Music Hall
The audience heard Mendelssohn A major symphony and Wieniawski violin concerto with Mackenzie Ballade La Belle Dame sans Merci, criticized for lacking imagination while Adamowski received bravos for his virtuosic playing. The article notes future program details and forewarns no concert on Saturday next.
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Music Hall
Mendelasohn
Wieniawski
Adamowski
Mackenzie
Berlioz
Keats
George Moore
Mr. Moore
Brahms
Mr. Mackenzie
Chameleon
Richard Wagner
Marquise de Sade
John Keats
Volkmann
Tschaikowski
Arthur Foote
Francesca da Rimini
Helen Hopekirk
Puitie Hale
Philharmonic Concert Delights Boston Audience with Sherwood
The Boston Philharmonic at Boston Theatre offered an ambitious program headlined by William H. Sherwood's Schubert Liszt Wanderer fantasy and Weber polacca. The critic lauds Sherwood’s flawless technique and expressive depth, noting strong support from May A. Bosley and future appearances by Andre, Doerner, and Dr G Rob Clark.
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Philharmonic
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Boston Theatre
Romain
Benvenuto Cellini
Berlioz
Music Hall
Siegfried
Grieg
Dvorak
William H. Sherwood
Weber
Sherwood
May A. Bosley
Tosti
Messrs
Andre and Doerner
G. Rob Clark
Musical attractions this week headline Globe and Park stages
The Duff company presents the Red Hussar at the Globe, Ship Ahoy a comedy operetta at the Park, and Mr. Krehbiel lectures on Tristan und Isolde Thursday afternoon at Steinert Hall.
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Duff Company
Globe
Park
Elaine Goodale Betrothal to Dr Charles Eastman Confirmed
Announcement from Miss Elaine Goodale confirms her engagement to Dr Charles A Eastman, a Sioux physician with a remarkable career. He rose from nonreservation schooling to Beloit College and Dartmouth, then Harvard Medical School, choosing service and leadership for his people over money, earning praise for health, character, and athletic prowess.
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Elaine Goodale
Charles A. Eastman
Miss Goodale
Washington
Eastman
Beloit College
Dartmouth
Harvard
Remarkable pony, earth fears, and satirical musings
A collage of absurdities and wry commentary spans museums displaying a legendary pony slain about satire toward national figures. Notes on robins in Maine, Jerry Simpson, and a private West End lodging ad reflect a newspaper’s wry tone. A joke about deeds on Sunday and a rib cracking warning mingle with a mocked account of Indians and a Chicago artist’s Abel tableau at the Columbian Exposition.
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Maine
Robins
Jerry Simpson
Kansas
Congress
Seckless
West End
Bagley
Philadelphia
The
Chicago Tribune
Abel
Cain
Chicago
Comment from Foreign Source On Senate Gag Rule
The Louisville Courier Journal notes Republicans defend the gag rule by likening it to the British House of Commons while having previously warned against all things British. The piece critiques selective praise of arbitrary power when it comes from an English source.
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Senate
House of Commons
Louisville Courier-Journal
Dem
Advocates of Honest Money Stand Against Silver Purchases
The Providence Journal (Ind.) argues that the only path for honest money supporters in Congress is to reject silver purchase compromises and oppose currency debasement. It warns inflation costs will rise if lawmakers cave, urging a steadfast standard that the public will eventually embrace after painful experience with inflation.
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Congress
Providence Journal
The Patient Public and Theatre Speculators
The Dramatic Mirror praises American public patience and good nature while noting public pressure can curb managers tied to seat speculators. It contrasts London’s rioting galleries with New York’s supposed public servitude to managers and recalls a New York lawsuit where stars failed to restrain ticket scalpers. The piece ends with a call for patrons to withdraw support from theatres allied with speculation.
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Dramatic Mirror
London
New York
Amherst Reunion Alumni Dinner at Hotel Vendome
Amherst alumni of Boston and vicinity plan their annual dinner at the Hotel Vendome on Monday January 19 President Gates will speak and invitations may include President Eliot Rev R S Storrs General Francis A Walker and others Tickets are available at the hotel on the 19th after 4 30 social gathering and 5 30 dinner will be served
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Amherst
Boston
Vicinity
Hotel Vendome
Gates
Eliot
Harvard
R. S. Storrs
D.D
Brooklyn
Francis A. Walker
Man Dies From 52-Volt Electrical Shock in Workshop
John Tierney, 34, of 14 Faxon Street, was struck by electricity in the workshop of Consolidated Hand Method Lasting Machine Co on the top floor at 234 Congress Street. He lay near an incandescent lamp and suffered severe burns to his right hand. The lamp powered by the building dynamo during dinner hour was a 52-volt alternating current from Boston Light Co earlier in the day.
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John Tierney
Faxon Street
Consolidated Hand Method Lasting Machine Company
Congress Street
Boston ¢ Light Company
Missionaries in Ponapi an Opportunity for Blaine
The American Board urges Secretary Blaine to press Spain over the mistreatment of American missionaries in Ponapi Caroline Islands. It cites U.S. recognition of Spanish sovereignty and demands reparations, protection, and restoration of homes and mission work, noting letters from missionaries and Commander Taylor support a firm U.S. response.
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Blaine
Ponapi
Caroline Islands
United States
American Board of Missions
Spain
Judson Smith
Board of Missions
Post
Taylor
U.S. S. Alliance
Smith
State Department
Madrid
Pacific
Juba
Independence and the Free List in Boston Alderman Elections
C Milton argues for the Australian ballot tied to a free list to preserve independent influence while ensuring proportional representation. He contends the free list encourages independent tickets and positive action, prevents one party from monopolizing twelve seats, and could extend to other boards or even presidential electors if successful. January 4, 1891.
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Post
Posta
Clark
Boston
United States
C. Milton
First Sunday After Epiphany Collect Prayer
The text petitions mercy for discernment to fulfill duties seen and known. It asks for grace to pursue righteous action with strength of soul and body, attributed to T. W. Pansoxas.
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T. W. Pansoxas
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Turkey
France
Shefkat
Tribune
Sun
Hartford Courant
Amherst Reunion
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