Booth and Modjeska star in Hamlet at Boston Theatre
Review notes Booth at peak in Shakespearean mastery and Modjeska delivers an Ophelia praised for grace yet critiqued for lack of raw emotion. Ophelia’s madness scene later gains force, balancing delicate artistry with moments of discord. Supporting cast and scenery receive mixed marks as the program moves to No Body's Claim.
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MR. Booth
Mme. Modjeska
Hamlet
Boston
Ophelia
Shakspere
Meamlet
Opreli
Laertes
Modjeska
Opelia
Skinner
Owen Fawcett
Larries
The Elmira brakeman tragedy and self acting couplers
A brakeman in Elmira New York was crushed when his hand was pinioned between bumpers while coupling freight cars. He lay unconscious for three hours before discovery, with injuries feared fatal. The piece argues for self acting couplers as a safe, affordable remedy and cites ongoing annual injuries from coupling.
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Elmira
N. Y
Delays in House Rules Spark Contested Election Debate
The report suggests Republican leaders may push contested election cases before adopting rules. Opposition by the minority would be justified if this occurs. Critics argue the delay masks improper aims and would let Speaker Reed wield arbitrary rulings to force outcomes.
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House of Representatives
Washington
House
Reed
Reep
Merchants Split Over McKinley Bill Debate In Congress
The piece notes lack of party defence for the McKinley administrative customs bill during congressional discussion and cites the New York Tribune approving its passage under partisan pressure. It contrasts Boston Journal reactions and questions whether merchants who do not evade duties oppose the bill, while accusing some merchants of fraud against the government.
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Congress
House
New York Tribune
Boston Journal
Tribune
The
Ames
Iron Memorial
Boston
Committee
New York
Senate
German bill fails in Reichstag amid anticipated new elections
The measure backed by Bismarck and the Emperor is rejected 169 to 50, dissolving the Reichstag. Government pressure will push for a more compliant body in new elections, while liberal critics warn the act would curb free speech, disperse gatherings, and imprison without trial under a regime similar to Russia. The Emperor William is presented as firmly on the throne.
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Bismarck
Russia
Wil
Liam
New York
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
European monarchy drama linked to Socialist bill defeat
The passage argues that the European monarch could soon face a struggle for his throne if the system he seeks is adopted. The defeat of the Socialist bill is seen as a potential blessing for both him and his nation, reducing immediate upheaval and implying stabilizing consequences.
Roosevelt Report on Civil Service Reform at New York Customs
The Roosevelt led inquiry finds unofficial levies on clerks for Democratic funds at the New York Custom House. Roosevelt notes reforms observed under some heads and urges stronger action against violators, urging broader civil service reform and possible mayoral control to improve efficiency and integrity.
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Khoosevelt
Civil Service Commission
New York Custom House
Custom House
Customs Service
MacGoun
Beattie
Burt
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Hagrrison
Burr
Som Platt
Roosivery
Mahone
Boss’s Quay
Washington
Virginia
Boston Police Duty Rule Sparks Public Debate
The Boston police report that Judge Prra n to’s ruling claims state police owe no duty to Boston citizens for reporting street defects and protecting pedestrians. The piece notes perceived lax enforcement of sidewalk ice, litter, and municipal rules, amid frequent arrests criticized by papers aligned with Republican policy, reflecting tension over police accountability and state versus city responsibilities.
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Judge Prra
Boston
Weekly payments argued as benefit in Massachusetts law
The article defends mandatory weekly wage payments for workers in 19th century Massachusetts and compares with New York legislation. It argues weekly pay reduces debt and spur risk, helps workers buy cash at markets, and mentions testimonies from workers and a master mechanic. It also covers maritime travel hardships and praises seamen and officers facing storms.
Voyages West and East Through Storms
The article notes westbound steamers faced fewer damages than eastbound ones during recent storms. Waves from behind caused major harm, with ships like Gallia, Sarmatian, and Catalonia cited as examples. A recent study found these waves run thirty feet high and arrive from the stern, creating the greatest danger to ships in motion.
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Gallia
Sarmatian
Catalonia
Dr Marston Center of a Brilliant Circle in Earlier Years
A Pall Mall Gazette correspondent recalls WrstTLaAnpD SlARSTON's lively Sunday gatherings, listing constant visitors like PurR Nell Henry Noon Barner and Swinburne, plus famed guests such as Rossetti Watts and Browning, noting a shift from vibrant salons to later gloom and poverty.
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Wrsttlaanpd Slarston
Pall Mall Gazette
Pow Purrnell
Henry Noon Barner
Epee ‘Times
Southpiece Chapel
Josprn Kyigut
Swinburne
Rossetti
Sheodore Watts
Madox Brows
Herwonta Dixox
Dr. Garrutt
J. A. Heravo
Pointe Ros 3Ailey
Festus
Robert Brownine
R. HH. Horxt
Eoward Clarke
O'Shaughnessy
Miss Neilson
Ada Cavendish
Oxford to stage leading part in Strafford honoring Robert Brown ING
The leading role in Strafford, to be performed at Oxford for Robert Brown ING, will be taken by Henry Irvine's son. Originally the part was played by MackFeapy in May 1837 but without notable success. The Oxford performance is expected to be interesting though the play's stage suitability may be questioned.
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Strafford
Oxford
Robert Brown Ing
Henry Irvine
Mackfeapy
Correction on City Finances figure in Post editorial
The Post editorial yesterday stated that two and a half million would be available within the municipal debt limit this year in addition to 574,986 17. The correct total should be one and a half million. The same page carried the accurate figures in a related paragraph.
London| Mr. D Oxty Carte in New York on gondoliers show
Mr D Oxty Carte arrives from London to praise the company performing Like Gondoliers while noting willingness to make changes. He suggests adapting to New York tastes as audiences are not fond of musical fare a la carte.
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D’oxty Carte
New York
London
Dengue Causes King of Portugal Illness
The notice says the Portuguese monarch’s sickness is dengue, a relative of grippe, and wonders if the dengue will fail to surpass Nennim Diy’s round the world record.
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Portugal
Grippe
Colonel Wi Pian FF. Copy in Wild West show talks arise
Copy, better known as 3cFPALO Bini, reached terms with his Wild West show. The anticipated arrival of the red skins into the city is likened to the eruption of Vesuvius, promising strong public excitement and spectacle.
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Wi Pian FF
Cardinal Jacobini Ill with Pneumonia and Elite Notices
Cardinal Jacobini is dangerously ill with pneumonia. The engagement of Rev. Dr. George A. Gordon to the daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Manning is announced. Count Loelster’s drama The Power of Darkness has been privately performed for an aristocratic audience after theatre bans.
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Cardinal Jacobini
George A. Gordon
Manning
Count Loelster
John Rogers
Rogers
John Eliot
Boston
Henry Pettitt
America
Mur
Pettitt
Frederick
Prince of Wales
Werser
Berlin
Augusta
William
Lchloss
Coblenz
Schloss
Stolzenfels
Rhine
Prince Albert
Babelsberg
Potsdam
Baden
Sweden
Masks and Faces Impresses Museum Audience in Fine Revival
The Museum stage offered a sparkling production of Masks and Faces, led by Miss Clarke in Peg Woffington and supported by a strong cast. Wilson as Utile and Mason as Sir Charles Pomander received praise for honesty and wit, Davenport, Sheridan, and Booth also delivering notable performances as the play runs through the week ending Saturday when London Assurance closes the engagement.
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Miss Clarke
Peg Wofiigton
Who
Vane
Charles Pomande
Wilson
Hugenere
Mason
Sir Charles Pomander
Davenport
Ernest Vane
Miss Sheridan
Mabel Vine
Sir Charles
Peg Wopington
Boniface
Colley Cobber
Abbe
Floexton
Snarl
Burrows
Burdock
Mr. Booth
Miss O Leary
Miss
Still Alarm at the Globe a Melodrama Night
Realism marked the Globe Theatre last evening with The Still Alarm starring Harry Lacy and a notable company. The performance features a staged fire alarm tampering scene and a melodramatic hero justice ending, with a cast including Byron Douglass and Miss Kate Hlancke. The show runs two weeks.
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GLOBE
Globe Theatre
Harry Lacy
Mr. Lacy
Jack Monty
Byron Douglass
Charles Lothian
Joseph Wilkes
E. A. Eberie
W. J. Wheeler
M. J. Gallagher
Kate Hlancke
Weevie Vivian
Selden Irwin
The City Directory at Tremont Theatre Review
The City Directory at Tremont Theatre in Boston is called musical absurdity for its ludicrous detective story in a Chicago city directory. It delivers two hours of boisterous fun with strong musical numbers by W. Mullaly and a cast including Charles Reed William Mack Ignacio Martinetti and Marguerite Fish. Two weeks are to be devoted to the production.
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Tremont
Boston
Tremont Theatre
John Smith
Chicago
W. Ss. Mullaly
Charles Reed
Rohn Oakapple
Sport
Hoyt
William Mack
Ignacio Martinetti
Bootblack
Joshua Willcomb
Marguerite Fish
Raby Benson
Maud Wilson
Sadie Kirby
Ollie Archmere
Amelia Glover
Conroy the Sailor tops Boston comedy at the Howard
Dan Sully presented Conroy the Sailor at the Howard Athenaum in Boston to a large eager crowd last night. The show runs tonight and tomorrow matinee, then Wednesday and Thursday evenings with Daddy Nolan, followed by The Corner Grocery for the rest of the week. Reilly and Woods Variety company slated for Monday next.
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Howard
Dan Sully
Conroy
Howard Athenaum
Boston
Daddy Nolan
Reilly and Wood
Modjeska’s Warsaw debut and a life of theater
In the Arena article Modjeska is shown struggling with professional opposition at her Warsaw debut, aided by innovation and luck. It recalls her first engagement, the cabal against her, the Lecouvreur choice, and a later triumph that led to a life-long Warsaw contract. It also notes her marriage to Count Bozenta and the social shock of a star staying on stage, contrasted with a reader’s electric lamp anecdote on a night train.
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Atlantic
Modieska
Warsaw
Poland
Galitzia
Modjeska
Count Monkhauett
Admienne Lecouvreur
Adrienne
Cabal
Imperial Theatre
Coor
Mmne
Count Bozenta
Fragmented prose amid jokes and curiosities from an old issue
A collage of whimsical quotes, literary notices, and anecdotes spans witty repartee, a French proposal to fund author competitions, Carlyle’s sarcasm about Tyndall, and news of King Leopold’s prized but destroyed collection. The noisy miscellany blends charming vignettes with muted tragedy.
Laughter of days gone by in a Toys advert verse
A London World extract laments modern toys guiding youth toward moral instruction. It imagines a return to playful pleasures with poems against pressuring “gifts” and tin soldiers, longing for carefree laughter and childhood games like blind Man's Bluff and Hunt the Shoe.
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Ark
London
A Talk with Walt Whitman in the Philadelphia Times
Whitman reflects on aging and health while noting friends like John Burroughs Edwin Arnold and Palmerston Tennyson. He mentions a hoped New York lecture on Lincoln, his folded public speaking tent, and plans to stay in his den with books and letters as he endures illness and continued writing.
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Philadelphia Times
George H. Baker
Baker
Abraham Lincoln
New York City
John Burroughs
Burroughs
Edwin Arnold
Pacific
San Francisco
California
New York
Camden
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