Modjeska Shines in Twelfth Night at Hollis Street
Modjeska’s Viola praised as dainty and touching with rare discrimination. Owen and Shaw praised for Sir Toby and Maria. Barrymore and Henderson criticized for Orsino and Olivia. The production featured rich scenery and costumes. audience response was enthusiastic.
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Mme. Modjeska
Viola
Shakspere
Orsino
Hollis Street Theatre
Julia
Olivia
Mr. Barrymore
Miss Henderson
Mr. Owen
Miss Shaw
Sir Toby
Maria
Vandenhoft
Mr. Robertson
Andrew
Mr. Cooper
Mr. Hamilton-Bell
Sebastian
Mr. Lang
Antonio
Clara Ellison
Boston Post Publishing Company Notice of Subscription Rates
The Boston Post Publishing Company announces subscription rates for daily and weekly editions. Daily rates are nine dollars per year, four dollars fifty cents for six months, two dollars twenty five cents for three months, and seventy five cents per month. weekly Fridays editions are one dollar fifty cents per year.
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Milk
Washington Street
Post Publishing Company
Notice of Newspaper Page Promotions and Ship News Placement
The Financial and Commercial Departments will be found on the Sixth and Seventh pages, the Ship News on the Third page. This line indicates the page layout for readers seeking business and shipping updates.
Boodle Aldermen Plea Debate Echoes In Court
Boston Post discusses the New York aldermen facing charges with ONeil denying any plea of guilty. Sayles forfeits bail aiding prosecution costs. McQuade pays a $5000 fine. Prosecutors hope for savings on legal fees if others plead guilty, public costs rising if more run.
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New York
O'Neil
Sayles
McQuade
Congress Likely To Create Department Of Agriculture And Labor
The Forty-ninth Congress is expected to add a department of agriculture and labor before adjournment. The bill passed the House by about a ten to one margin, signaling easy passage elsewhere. Critics call the move a transparent humbug raising high salaries for little gain, with the agricultural bureau and census bureau seen as underused versus the proposed secretary position.
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Department of Agriculture and Labor
House
Agricultural Bureau
Census Bureau
Massachusetts Gas Commission
Public Service
Labouchere Predicts Fragile Conservative Outlook
The observer Labouchere weighs Conservative chances with Lord Randolph or Hartington altering the cabinet and majorities. He notes potential Tory secessions or dwindling backing if Rand oph remains out. Cable despatches trend to Salisbury ministry’s fall by Easter.
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Mr. Labouchere
Lord Randolph
Lord Hartington
Tilden Will Case Exposes Library Endowment Promise
Heirs offer 1 million each to settle the Tilden will dispute leaving 9 million for a free library endowment. If rejected, they threaten to break the will and repartition wealth to fund the library on a smaller scale. Trustees viewed the compromise as weakness and would not increase legacies. Also reported is the sudden death of Lord Iddesleigh and his role as Conservative leader Sir Stafford Northcote's successor in Parliament.
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Tilden
Mr. Tilden
Lord Iddesleigh
Sir Stafford Northcote
House of Commons
Disraeli
Earl of Iddesleigh
Salisbury
Canada
Codman
Somerville
Taverner
Eulogistic Portrait of Lord Iddesleigh as Statesman
The article praises Lord Iddesleigh as a refined English gentleman and a virtuous statesman. It highlights his friends and allies, especially Sir Stafford Northcote, and notes his scholarly attainments and honorable private life. It also remarks on his dismissal from government as revealing his many good qualities.
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Commons
Mr. Gladstone
Stafford Northcote
Disraeli
Lord Iddesleigh
Randall and Pennsylvania tariff debate spurs anxious Republican doubt
The Philadelphia Press urges Mr. Randall to avoid a tariff reform debate, warning even as a great leader he may dig a pit for himself. It notes Republican allies may resist tariff reductions, and questions the unity of the Republican coalition over revenue matters.
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Randall
Through Rates and Railroad Interests Debate Commerce Impact
Senator Cullom explains through rate practices among Chicago Detroit and Boston routes as a single road combination. Critics fear harm, but supporters say the bill may protect vested interests and prevent waste while potentially aiding traffic needs and preserving earnings.
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Cullom
Chicago
St. Louis
Detroit
Boston
Boston & Albany
Conference Committee
Boston Chamber Fights Interstate Bill Over Long and Short Haul
The Boston Chamber of Commerce adopts resolutions condemning the interstate commerce bill and urges a permanent commission to supervise common carriers. It targets sections 2 and 4 on long and short haul rates, arguing the proposed rules could distort local freight and passenger pricing across joint routes and require rate conformity among connected lines.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
United States Senate
Conference Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Atkinson
Senate
Congress
Boston
Massachusetts
Custom
Warring Legislatures Show Violence in New Jersey and Indiana
The piece notes violent partisan clashes in New Jersey and compares them to Indiana where both parties push dual conventions to elect a U S Senator. It predicts two claimants with a Democrat majority likely to receive the election certificate and a Republican candidate facing possible executive signature doubts.
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New Jersey
Indiana
Republican House
Democratic Senate
United States
Senate
House
United States Senate
Bis marck Speech Raises European Peace Concerns
The article assesses Bismarck's Reichstag remarks as a serious threat to European peace. It argues he masks aggression with pacific language, pressures Russia, and risks destabilizing ententes by allying with the Czar and pressuring France.
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Bismarck
Reichstag
Europe
Bulgaria
Russia
Austria
France
Germany
England
Italy
Balkans
Bismarck’s Europe Speech Stirs Peace Alarm and To b ogganing in Boston
The piece surveys German strategic talk and French military funding while contrasting Bismarck’s remarks with European reactions. It notes England’s limited options, Denmark and Belgium arming, and the risk of a broader war, then shifts to Boston where the writer enjoys tobogganing and reflects on social figures and education.
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Alsace-Lorraine
France
Reichstag
Bismarck
Germany
Austria
Russia
England
Italy
Turkey
Europe
Denmark
Belgium
Archbishop Carrigan Seeks Nassau Visit Under New York Diocese
The piece notes that Catholic dioceses cross borders into Canada and the Bahamas where Archbishop Carrigan of New York plans an episcopal visit and blessing of a new church in Nassau. It suggests the church acts beyond state lines and hints at tensions with labor and socialist critique.
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American Union
United States
Canada
Carrigan
New York
Bahama Islands
Great Britain
Nassau
Central Labor Union
Henry George
Opera Lakme Shines at Boston Theatre Lead L Allemand Stars
Mile. L Allemand delivers a brilliant Lakme performance at the Boston Theatre with a praised Bell Song. Cast includes Nilakantha Alonzo Stoddard and Ellen Rose Ritchie in a richly staged production. A future Lohengrin and Aida repeats, plus Modjeska in Daniela and Camille previews.
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Boston Theatre
Mile
L’ Allemand
Delibes
Mlle
L’allemand
Mlle. L’allemand
Lakme
Pauline L’allemand
Nilakantha
Alonzo E. Stoddard
Gerald
Frederic
Charles Bassett
Joseph Clans
Ellen
Virginia Logan
Rose
Rose Ritchie
Benison
Mathilde Phillipps
Mallika
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Hadji
William H. Fessenden
Bassett
Claus
Misses Logan
Ritchie
Phillipps
Mr. Bassett
Mr. Claus
Miss Phillipps
Mr. Stoddard
Aida
Verdi
Coppelia Ballet
Boston
Indiana Election Outlook Reflects Partisan Strengths
In Indiana the Philadelphia Times notes that Republicans typically lead in counts of law and order, with favorable odds for GOP gains. Neither party earns credit, as the piece comments on the overall political climate and the balanced impact on statewide contests.
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Indiana
Philadelphia Times
Sanguinary Hopes in Senate Race
The Philadelphia Press notes Speaker Carlisle remains a strong challenger to Senator Beck. It suggests Beck’s role in reappointing the Louisville postmistress could spur reform forces to oppose him with vigor, predicting political blows when spring comes.
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Carlisle
Beck
Louisville
Philadelphia Press
John Sherman Said Best Equipped for Presidency
Ohio papers quote Pennsylvanians declaring John Sherman the best equipped man for the presidency with a tremendous 1888 following. They note his baggage as a flaw, suggesting a lighter load might help others prevail.
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Ohio
John Sherman
America
John
Jim
Chicago Herald
Equal Before the Law Warns Against Boycott and Blacklist
A Philadelphia North American opinion argues that laboring men stand equal to capitalists before the law and that both boycott and blacklist are improper weapons. The piece condemns the use of collective action as offence to right and law.
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Philadelphia
North American
Should Senate elections move to popular vote
An Albany Argus editorial argues that direct popular elections for US Senators could improve candidate quality. The piece notes the link between constituency size and nominee caliber and calls for reducing bar influence in Senate selections.
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Senate
United States
Albany Argus
Dem
Notable Remnant From Roach Estate Sparked Debate
The Tribune denounced a Democratic Cabinet officer for wiping out Mr Roach’s saved funds. An obituary in the Tribune estimated the estate at least 1,000,000, possibly approaching 2,000,000, suggesting a sizable remnant from the deceased contractor’s fortunes.
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the Tribune
Roach
Quotable Quips From a Fading News Parade
A collage of light anecdotes from old papers, mocking marriage money motives and public manners. Jokes touch on bogus butter, tea buyers, chromes, prizefighters, royalty, and political fair weather. A clang of early 20th century humor and social chatter.
Miss Fortescue Shares Boston Impressions in Salem Visit
English actress Miss May Fortescue tours Salem's Hawthorne sites while praising Boston as a perfectly lovely city. She notes its English-like character and friendly people, visits the House of Seven Gables and The Old Manse, and contemplates Hawthorne and Washington Irving Bishop as she plans further excursions.
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Miss Fortescue
Park Theatre
Boston
Back Bay
South Kensington
May Fortescue
New Y
Philadelphia
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Salem
House of Seven Gables
Markswell
Witches Hill
Hester Prynne
Washington Irving
Hawthorne
Concord
London
Lawrence Barrett
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Hollis Street
Daniela
Camille
Adrienne
King Rene
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the Park
the Howard
Hazel Kirke
Bijou
Rachel Noah
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Hartford Post
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