Amusement listings at Boston theatres tonight
Readers unable to buy The Post in Boston or nearby areas may report to the office. The Crystal Slipper at Boston Theatre 2 and 7 45 pm. Bettys Finish and The Solicitor at Boston Museum 2 and 7 45. The Red Hussar at Grospe Theatre 2 and 7 45. The Great Metropolis at Grand Opera House 7 45. A Straight Tip at Hoxwis Street Theatre 2 and 7 45. Ship Ahoy at Park Theatre 7 45. Cadet Theatricals at Tremont Theatre 7 45.
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Betty
Concord Gunboat Gains Steam as Coast-Defence Vessel
The Transcript notes much fancy talk about street cleaning, but the focus is on the gunboat Concord. Sister to Yorktown, this 1700 ton vessel reaches 17.6 speed on a preliminary trial and shows steadiness likely to boost effectiveness once armed with six-inch breechloading rifles. The Concord is described as a great success in its coastal defence role.
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Concord
Yorktown
Socialism in Italy and winter’s chill deepen unrest
In Italy, a close tie is noted between socialism and cold weather as severe winter increases worker misery and public meetings advance social heresies. Wealthy figures from King Humbert downward donate to relieve suffering while the government maintains heavy taxes to fund a large military and naval establishment, the real pressure point.
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Humbert
Newfoundland Dispute Raises Newfoundland Tensions
The interview in a Parisian journal quotes Sir Caries Dike predicting colonists may take the law into their own hands if no settlement is reached. The Newfoundland press attacks Britain’s indifference while France refuses money for rights in Newfoundland and the Heligoland issue looms.
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Sir Caries Dike
Newfoundland
Charles Dilke
France
England
Heligoland
Two Governors in Connecticut as Senate Acts
In Connecticut the State Senate’s action yesterday produced two claimants to the governorship. One elected in November has been sworn in in an unusual manner, while Governor Bulkeley holds over pending the Republicans’ attempts to install their candidate who trailed by 7333 votes. The Republican House delayed, prompting a revolt cry as Bulkeley resists surrender until the General Assembly acts, with a judicial resolution likely to settle the dispute.
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Connecticut
Bulkeley
General Assembly
New York Merchants Speak Against Free Coinage
The New York Chamber of Commerce voices strong opposition to unlimited free coinage and urges politicians to heed their stance as debates over cheap dollars and the force bill unfold in Washington. The merchants insist the issue transcends party politics and calls for prudent financial policy.
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Washington
Merchants of
New York
Boston Calls for Anti Free Coinage Resolution
In an appeal to curb free coinage, business leaders warn that forcing gold into commerce would pull gold from circulation and shrink the money supply by over one third. Former comptroller Mr Knox backs a pause, urging Congress to drop currency debate and urging Boston to voice resistance. The Legislature is urged to adopt Mr Quincy’s anti free coinage resolution promptly.
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Case of the schooner Sayward analysis and Behring Sea dispute
The piece examines British and Canadian filings to the US Supreme Court over the schooner W. P. Sayward and Behring Sea rights. It critiques the diplomacy, notes Blaine's potential diplomatic rebuke, and argues the main issue remains US rights beyond the three mile limit and a nonwar settlement.
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Washington
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Supreme Court
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Rush
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United States District Court of
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Judicial Department
Better Business Methods in Theatrical Profits and Practices
The article argues for stricter business methods in the theatre to curb broken contracts and stranded companies. It notes lawsuits place managers at fault but injury affects both sides. It praises managers in big cities as honorable, urging general adoption of sound, professional practices across the industry.
New York theatrical agencies unite for reform in casting
Broadway agents in New York have joined to impose a simple, practical basis for business. They pledge not to hire for unknown managers or companies that fail to provide a week's advance salaries as a deposit. They also will not procure engagements for actors who owe commissions. This marks a start toward ending unscrupulous practices and strengthening the profession's stability.
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New York
Views of Distinguished Ecclesiastics Oppose Sunday Exposition
The Independent denounces the idea of opening the Columbian Exposition on Sunday and relays opinions from Congress and clergymen. It cites Mr Brosius supporting Sabbath observance, Mr Morss warning nations that forget God, and Joz Walker preferring gates closed. John James Incarris offers a plan for Sunday religious exercises.
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Walker
John James Incaris
Inxaaris
Incatts
The Army News and the Soldierly Life Reflected
A reflective essay contrasts distant field reports with city life, praising the Seventh Cavalry and other troops for hardihood and unpretentious bravery. It argues the army preserves a freer, simpler character at odds with money driven civilization and urges appreciation of military duty and sacrifice.
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Seventh Cavalry
Haussmannized Paris Becomes City’s Lasting Legacy
Paris mourns Baron Haussmann whose death was reported yesterday. As Prefect of the Seine under Louis Napoleon he modernized Paris with the Bois de Boulogne boulevards and public buildings, reshaping the city beyond its former form. Controversy over his financial methods and loan practices sparked envy and critique.
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Baron Haussmann
Seine
Louis Napoleon
Bois de Boulogne
Paris Names Saintly Figure In Public Works Legend
Refusal to resign led to removal but post empire activity restored public leadership role. Paris preserves his name with a famed boulevard. Emma Axrot bequeaths five thousand dollars to each church she attended and enjoyed services. A pastor’s stage attack spurred her open reply. Joan Ditlon to lead reunited Irish party on arrival at Boulogne. Hosea Biglow’s warning on prophecy cited. Henry Irvine criticizes London Times for calling Ravenswood a Lyceum failure.
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Paris
Emma Axrort
Siécle
Joan Dit- Lon
Trish Party
Boulogne
Hosea Biglow
Henry Irvine
London Times
Ravenswood
Lyceum
Irvine
Injured Innocents at Tremont Theatre by Cadets
The First Corps of Cadets stage Injured Innocents a new operatic farce tragedy based on Babes in the Wood at Tremont Theatre for a week with Cedric McAllister Marguerite McAllister and others in the cast. Reviews praise clever writing music by Pflueger and Barnet and the show’s novelty in amateur theatre.
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Tremont Theatre
William Seymour
Boston
Senorita Carmencita
Cedric McAllister
R. D. Sears
Marguerite McAllister
Swinscoe Coves
Seeeseees
Spalding the Bear
Klaipova Bahcthlere
Gisie -P
Sears
Rawdon Slolmondley McAllister
Thomas Hills
Rawdon
Slolmondley McAllister
James G. White
Benvolio
Paneer
P. Bell
Sir Bertram
L. Snell
Harriet Saltonstall Murphy
L. C. Benton
Reginald Empirico
G. W. Langdon
Henry Rufyan
R. A. Barnet
George Tuff
T. E. Statson
Mike Fee
Pat Murphy
Harrievis
Aurphy
Tarriet
I. A. Edgerly
Big Casino
Laitle Casino
SH. V. Thayer
W. M. Buffum
Eduardo Strauss
Courtenay Guld
Bohemia
Barnet
Pflueger
Browning
Stateon
Topir
Spalding
Marguerite
Massachusetts Volunteer Militia
Reflections of David Macron and Son No 28 Nebraska Governors
A humorous verse salutes Nebraska politics with the old woman in a shoe motif. It personifies the state as blue and overwhelmed by governors, promising she will whip them all and kick them out if the dispute remains unresolved.
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Nebraska
Winter floods and street theater of Chinamen in Boston
In Boston, flooded lowlands near the New York and New England line prompt relief by boats as a block of houses sits waterlogged. A street scene shows a line of Chinamen holding arms over their heads to keep warm amid a cold spell, evoking Aladdin. The writer muses on robins northward migration, a capitalist anecdote on choosing partners by instinct, and ends with a broker named Tavener.
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Dorchester
New York & New England Railroad
Maracaibo
Fragmented scraps of opinion and anecdote from a London newspaper
A collage of brief items and quips including a quip about Mr Clarkson, spelling debates, a Newfoundland fishing trip, a forged painting in Montreal, and notes on Theodore Bent’s East Africa expedition. It also recalls Julian Hawthorne’s sea coast dip, a goading of vengeance, a satire on President Rusk, a streetyard family tale in New Orleans, and a Protestant ladies’ misheard toast in an Irish chapel.
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Clarkson
Bagley
Chile
Flicker
Newfoundland
Bjones
Montreal
East Africa
Mr. Haggard
Julian Hawthorne
Jerry Rusk
Philadelphia Times
The Whole Story John Redmond 5
The fragment references John Redmond and a work titled The Whole Story. Limited readable text prevents a full item, but indicates a literary or archival note about Redmond and a piece titled The Whole Story. No clear event, date, or organization present.
O'Brien and Morley Clash Over Irish Settlement Talks
Jan 14 dispatches recount Justin McCarthy stating Gladstone would contradict Parnell's manifesto if published and Morley denying any binding Hawarden agreement. Redmond, O’Brien, and Leamy present. Parnell frames nationally resounding effort for peace and unity while League branches report seats and funding shifts.
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John Redmond
Dublin Telegraph
Death of Martinez Mapri longtime Spanish military leader
Senor A. Martinez, president of the Chamber of Deputies, dies aged about 79. Born in 1834, he served in Morocco in 1859, led Cuban forces, and played a key role in Carlist wars and the Don Alfonso succession. He later commanded in the Army of the North, aided the 1874 pronunciamiento, and held war portfolio and council presidency in 1879 before resigning.
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Madrid
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Jovellar
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Cortez
Senor Canovas del Cas
Naval Battalion Captivates Irvington as Drills Progress
The Irvington street armory hosts the Naval Battalion during winter drills with land tactics, artillery and infantry work and cutlass demonstrations. Enthusiastic recruits test new weapons including a Gatling gun, Hotchkiss gun, 3 inch rifle and a junker frame while awaiting a modern ship to fully stage shipboard life.
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Irvington Street
Jack
Navy Department
Spanish government change in 1881 led to Sagasta Campos coalition
In 1881 the Conservative government of Senor Canovas de Castello was overthrown and a coalition between Senor Sagasta and General Martinez Campos formed and stayed until 1883, resigning after failing to secure a French apology for a Paris mob insult to King Alfonso.
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Senor Sagasta
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Alfonso
Paris
NO REVOLUTION IN CHILI SAYS CHILEAN MINISTER
London dispatch quotes Senor Don Carlos Antunez the Chilean minister to England denying street fighting in Santiago and Valparaiso or a nationwide revolt. He says disturbances are protests against illegal taxes not sanctioned by the chambers and notes the army backs the government with only three of thirty-one navy ships joining the opposition.
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Don Carlos Antunez
England
Santiago
Valparaiso
Chili
Don Carlos
Identity of Padlewski Arrest Confirmed in Olot
Despatches from Olot report there is no longer reason to doubt the man arrested is Padlewski, the alleged murderer of General Seliverskoff. A Paris photograph received by Olot police fully establishes the prisoner’s identity.
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Olot
Padlewski
Seliverskoff
Paris
Daring Seine Crossing Ends in Nine Drownings
Paris reports the Seine largely frozen with the center dangerously thin. Despite police ban on crossing, venturesome men and boys pushed onto the ice and nine people drowned when the ice broke. Police and life-savers battled to save others as the crowd fell into frigid water.
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Paris
Seine
Columbian Sets Record Fast Atlantic Passage For Freighter
The Leyland Line steamer Columbian, under Captain Edward Parry, arrived in Boston at noon Monday after departing Liverpool on Saturday. It completed the voyage in eight days and twenty two hours, the fastest ever for a freighter, signaling high praise for Parry and chief engineer Air Thomas Ingram.
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Edward Parry
Boston
Liverpool
Fastnet Rock
Boston Light
Air
Thomas Ingram
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