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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1891
Page
4
Confed of Industrial Org Plans New Party Demands
The Boston Post reports the Confederation of Industrial Organizations met in Washington and weighs running as a new party. Its list of demands calls for abolition of national banks fiat money loans on farm produce at 2 percent unlimited coinage of silver and government ownership of railroads among other proposals. The group hopes to push one of the major parties to adopt its platform within a year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederation
Dangerous wrecks clog Atlantic coast navigation
The report notes at least twelve ironclad ships lie in dangerous positions from Gedney Channel to Charlestown. Coastwise steamship captains condemn the present law letting wrecks remain. The Vizcaya, wrecked last November, blocks a route and its lights have failed. Critics call for stronger government powers or clearer responsibility to remove such hazards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Gedney
Charlestown
Vizcaya
Hartlepool Victory Seen as Labor Issue Rise
The Hartlepool Liberal win is explained as driven by labor issues rather than Home Rule. The result puzzled observers and affected the government and opposition. Labouchere may cite Hartlepool to spur further Liberal Radicalization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartlepool
Labouchere
Liberal Party
Aldrich Gag Rule Faces Senate Vote Amid Force Bill Debate
The article notes that tomorrow or Wednesday Senator Aldrich may move to bring his gag rule to a vote using rulings by Mr. Morton, aiming to curb delays in public business. It discusses Hoar’s demand for the force bill as a condition for proceeding with legislation, the waning Republican support for the force bill, and Senator Stewart’s sharp Saturday critique, highlighting the party’s factional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aldrich
Senate
Morton
Hoar
Senator Hoar
Stewart
Judge Curtis Sudden Death of Benjamin R. Curtis
The sudden death from pneumonia of Judge Benjamin R. Curtis in the prime of his vigorous manhood marks a shocking loss to the judiciary. The report notes a respected jurist, his service, and the impact on contemporaries and the legal community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin R. Curtis
Obituary: Judge Curtis Revered for Integrity and Service
The son of a prominent family, he upheld Noblesse oblige and served nearly five years on the Municipal Court with diligence and compassion. His death grieves many who hoped he would advance to the Superior Court to fill a vacancy, as his wide learning and judicial temper would have marked him an excellent choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani
Portia
Judge Curtis
Superior Court
Lathrop
Crisis in Indian affairs at Wounded Knee crisis review
A detailed, nonjudgmental assessment supports that Colonel Forsythe bore no blame in the Wounded Knee incident. It calls for nonpartisan, merit-based Indian management and reform to prevent future horrors, criticizing the Home Rule system and spoils politics that weakened Pine Ridge. It notes loyalty by progressive Sioux and urges compensation for losses from hostiles. The piece stresses government conduct and Indian service degradation as pivotal.
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Dakota
Forsythe
Wounded Knee
Larrine Bell
Indian Rights Association
Pine Ridge
Sioux Country
Anise Ioe
Orce
Agin
Pine Ada
Miles
Washington
Sioux Commission
Indian Service
Free Raw Material Debate Over New Tariff Policy
The Boston Journal touts a tariff principle to admit free raw materials not competing with domestic products. The Post questions why goats hair and coarse carpet wools aren’t free and asks what raw material is used for novelty yarns and tinselled goods. It calls for clarity on differences with blankets and iron goods and seeks explanation of tariff gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor Locks
Boston Journal
United States
New England
Protecting the Adirondacks Through Stepped Park Creation
The State Forestry Association in New York urged protective measures for the Adirondack forest region saying forests have suffered from commercial speculation. Ex President Cleveland warned against overreach and urged gradual action to preserve rivers and water supply, with a plan to begin by protecting existing land and building a state park through staged legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adirondack Forest
State Forestry Association
New York
Cleveland
Adirondack
Rome
Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb An Atlantic extract recaps publicized letters
A review notes Henry James’s Lady Davenant and friends who never met Lamb while living yet after his death readers value William Carew Hazlitt’s Atlantic edition. It highlights Lamb’s charm, editor's edits, and a key letter to Coleridge, praising careful yet uneven reprints of other letters from Charles and Mary Lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry James
Lady Davenant
Charles Lame
William Carew Hazair
Atlantic
Lame
Sams
Haz- Litt
Lamb
Harriet
Canon Arncer
Coderidge
Canon Ringer
Striking Letter and Critics On a Strange Death Note
The piece discusses a letter to Mrs Williams about the death of a child named Emma and the adopting Lams family. It reviews a newly found collection of letters by Lamp and its critics, noting aid given to the adopted daughter, public reception, and debates on Lamp’s character. It also surveys theatre commentary, praising and criticizing various critics and dramatists.
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Hoop
Isona
Charles
Mary Lams
Madam
Sam
Mr. Williams
Harriet
Lame
Hazarrr
Exra
Birrey
Lamp
Carlyle
Lane
Horn
Moxon
Carles Lame
Reflections of ae mac jon and son on South Americans
In South America insurgents now mean government. Next day, disgruntled officers kick up the row. The people have to pay.
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Ae Mac Jon
South America
Woman’s Rights Birthday at Cremont Temple Celebration
Friends of woman suffrage plan a fortieth anniversary celebration of the first national women’s rights convention at Cremont Temple next Tuesday and Wednesday. A lineup of eminent speakers will discuss many changes in women’s position brought about by persistent suffrage work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of Woman Suffrage
Boston Memoir Honoring Bainbridge Wadleigh Portraits Civic Life
In Boston native Bainbridge Wadleigh left a mark as a country lawyer with New England character and fielded a notable Senate career for New Hampshire. A tall, witty jurist and reformer, he balanced sharp defense of principle with generous forgiveness, shaping public life and state politics. The column also discusses Boston street numbering quirks, its history, and a satirical jab at Koch lymph therapy in contemporary medical culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Boston
Bainbridge Wadleigh
Mr. Wadleith
New England
Wadleigh
United States
Washington
Senator Morton
Indiana
Foote Proves Visionary in Thirteenth Symphony Concert
Philip Hale reviews the Music Hall performance featuring Foote's Symphonic Prologue Francesca da Rimini and his Piano Concerto in B flat minor, Op. 1. The Volkmann Symphony opens with momentum yet strains from its final movement, while Mrs. Hopekirk impresses in Tschaikowsky concerto. The critic notes Foote's coherence and praises the pianist’s technique, though comments on emotional pull and instrument balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Francesca da Rimini
Foote
Swhebsesa Sud
Mormkowory
Eeee Volkman
Mr. Foote
Francesca
Paolo
Dante
Madonna Francesca
Gianciotto
Ambroise Thomas
Tschaikowsy
Hopekirk
Dostoievsky
Volkmann
Athenaeus
Schumann
Handel
Brahms
Puilip Hale
Philharmonic Concert Closes Winter Series at Boston Theatre
The Boston Philharmonic Orchestra under Bernhard Listemann presented Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night's Dream with a female chorus. George Kidale read Shakespeare passages guiding cues, earning praise from audiences. The critic commends Listemann’s courage, the high quality programmes, and notes a complimentary concert for Fritz Giesé on Sunday evening at the Boston Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Theatre
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Bernhard Listemann
Mendelssohn
George Kidale
Athens
Suakspere
Riddle
Listemann
Fritz Giesé
piano recital and Handel and Haydn Society concert notes
Music notes announce Ernst Perabo as pianist for Kneisel Quartette at Steinert Hall with Mozart D minor quartet Rubinstein piano and cello sonata Schubert B flat trio. Handel and Haydn Society performs Stabat Mater with full orchestra and four soloists next Sunday at Music Hall. Tickets on sale this morning. Vladimir de Pachmann returns to Boston for three Chopin recitals at Chickering Hall on February 8 5 and 10. Tickets and programmes ready at Music.
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Ernst Perabo
Steinert Hall
Kneisel Quartette
Mozart
Rubinstein
Schubert
Handel and Haydn Society
Music Hall
Dvorak
Clementine DeVere
Emily Winant
William J. Winch
Emil Fischer
Vladimir de Pachmann
Pacific Coast
Boston
Chickering Hall
Downing Cleared of Laches in Marine Forgery Case
Senate report defends John P. Downing paying teller at the Boston sub-treasury against charges of fault in 1888 Marine Corps check forgery. Cassius forged Major Houston signature, Downing repaid the loss and pursued recovery. Committee finds Downing faithful, recommends passage of the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sub-Treasury
Washincron
Sproran
Post
John P. Downing
Boston Sub-Treasury
Senator Morrill
Committee On Finance
Mass
G.C. Goodloe
United States Marines
G. P. Houston
Houston
Joseph M. Cassius
Cassius
Mr. Downing
George Porter Honston
Downing
United States
Duty on Scrap Iron and Steel Sparks Government Debate
Senator Hoar and Congressman Morse pressed the Treasury over scrap iron and steel duties. New York customs officials classified boiler shearings as boiler plate under tariff rules, sparking protest options under Section 14 of the 1890 act. Assistant Secretary O L Spaul dina notes remedy lies with protests to the Board of General Appraisers in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hoar
Morse
Treasury Department
Treasury
New York
Department
Senate
United States
Board of General Appraisers of
O. L. 8Paulpina
Prince Bismarck Puts Up With Life’s Idleness And Oddities
All sorts of items from a satirical mix of 19th century notes. Prince Bismarck laments life’s idleness, Alaska curiosities sell in San Francisco, a Vassar divorce rumor is debated, Twilight Club ponders world betterment, Ethel Towne is acquitted after forgery trial, and a misprint inflates beer price while beef rises. Obituary poetry from Georgia papers and Keene’s antique toy collection are noted, including a clay pipe as his favorite relic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Bismarck
San Francisco
Alaska
Vassar
Paris
John L. Sullivan
Arthur Sullivan
Georgia
Jimmie
Milwaukee
Clarence Keene
Spalding
Colchester Museum
Elvedon
Aberdeenshire
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