Amusements Tonight in Boston Theatres and One Opera
The notice lists venues and showings for this evening in Boston. Hanlon Walter Martinetti Company performs at 2 and 7 45 at the Boston Musem Tremont Street offers Bettys Finish and The Solicitor, while Dor o thy by Duff Opera Company at Glost Taearne. Caspar the Yodler at Maxlisle Street, Cleopatra with Miss Fanny Davenport at Park Theatre, The Fairies Well at Athenaeum Howard Street, Ship Ahoy at Park Theatre and Jim the Penman by Madison Square Company at Tremont Street venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Washington Street
Hanlon-Walter Martinetti Company
Boston Museum
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Betty
Glost Taearne
Duift Opera Company
Dorothy
Gnaxp Opera House
Washington
Dover Street
Caspar the Yodler
Maxl
TueaTee
Hollis Street
Fanny Davenport
Cleopatra
Mosic
Hamilton Place
Howaxrob Athen
Howard Street
Fairies
Park Tseatne
Jrew
Tithwatre
Jim the Penman
Madison Square Company
Boston Notes on Stepniak and Local Banking Figures
The writer observes Stepniak the Russian Nihilist in Boston, noting his thoughtful presence and public appeal. It then lauds long tenure in finance, detailing Henry W. Pickering’s 40 years with Old Boston National Bank and introducing successor Horatio Greenough Curtis, Harvard 1865 graduate, linked to prominent Boston families. The piece ends with a light postscript about readers’ letters on grammar and a Philadelphia query about creepers for gums.
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Boston
Stepniak
Russia
Henry W. Pickering
Old
Boston National Bank
Pickering
Boston National
Horatio Greenough Curtis
Thomas 8. Curtis
Brown Bros. & Co
Daniel Sargent Curtis
Thomas G. Appleton
Curtis
Harvard
J. W. Churchill
Charles P. Putnam
Charles W. Clifford
James R. Chadwick
George H. Mifflin
Mr. Taverner
Philadelphia
Susan
Notable Modern Figures and A Celebrity Spectacle
Lord Rosse plans a visit to Lick Observatory California. Miss Charlotte Gregg named piano instructor at Chicago Conservatory of Music as the youngest ever appointed. Kageama Hidde leads Japan’s Radical party at 27. Alexander Martin sails from Boston to Glasgow. Jerome K Jerome described. Oscar Wilde’s look shifts. Mrs Wilde clings to stained glass. Edwin Booth draws awe at Broadway opening night. public adoration noted with humorous anecdote.
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Lord Rosse
Lick Observatory
California
Charlotte Gregg
Chicago Conservatory of Music
Kageama Hidde
Radical Party
Japan
Alexander Martin
Boston
Cunard Steamship Company
Pavonia
Glasgow
Scotland
Mr. Martin
Jerome K. Jerome
Oscar Wilde
New York
Wildes
Wilde
Edwin Booth
Broadway Theatre
Boston Passes Rapid Transit Bill by Unanimous Vote
The New York Assembly followed the Senate and passed the rapid transit bill unanimously. Governor Hitz is expected to sign it. After years of delay, Boston now moves to solve its rapid transit problem with a plan likely to be adopted by the Rapid Transit Commissioners. The ensuing steps promise to interest the city.
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New York Assembly
Senate
Hitz
America
Pecksniffian Policy and Political Fallout
The piece mocks Ingalls for his defeat and questions his moral stance on the Deca Jezue and the Golden Rule. It notes Philadelphia Press skepticism and argues great talent cannot shield those who violate sober moral convictions, drawing parallels to Senator Carpenter and Ignaus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingalls
Philadelphia Press
Ignaus
Carpenter
MartHew
Quay
Mr. Pecksnirrf
Senate backs chance for international copyright bill
The international copyright bill has been placed on the Senate calendar and may be called up soon. Supporters expect passage once heard, but fear amendments from allies could derail the bill by sending it back to the House, delaying enactment this session.
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Senate
McCarthy
Gladstone
Mr. Parnell
Dispute Over Force Bill Ties to Cameron and Harrisburg
A Pennsylvania delegation discussed urging Senator Cameron to resign over his opposition to the force bill, but the idea was not adopted. Instead the legislature sent a mild plea to Quay and Cameron to use every honorable effort to pass the bill. Several Republicans claimed they supported the bill only for party principle, not conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Pennsylvania
Cameron
Quay
Harrisburg
MRE. PEFFER SILLS TO FILL IN GALLS SEAT
The arrival of Mr Perfer of Kansas to occupy the seat now held by Mr In Galls is not unlikely to supply the forthcoming change. The note hints at political maneuvering and potential shifts in representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perfer
Kansas
Mr. Ingalls
Senator elect Peffer Promotes Broad Principles In Speech
United States Senate hopeful Peffer outlines four fundamental ideas land labor transportation and money as essential to civilization. He touts issuing money directly to the people and free coinage of silver as the foundation of a grand political structure to be built under his leadership, insisting the work is serious not for fun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
Opponents Clash Over Biennial Elections in Hearing
At a legislative hearing on constitutional amendments remonstrants including labor agitators and a Lowell Republican club manager argued against biennial elections. They framed the issue as a capital versus labor clash, while supporters urged reform to relieve voters and end excessive elections.
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Legislative Committee
Manning
Lowell
David Taylor
Tayion
Mellen
Frank K. Foster
Vanderbilt
Norfolk
Middlesex
McCarthy Defends Parnell in North American Review
The piece argues McCarthy’s stance praises recognizing forces in political movements over moral crusades. He emphasizes leadership over private character and notes public opinion shaping Irish politics as central to the Parnell crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin McCarthy
The
North American Review
McCarrthy
Parnell
House of Commons
Court questions contract labor law claim in Missouri ruling
Judge Thayer in the United States Circuit Court of the Eastern District of Missouri held that letters promising steady work did not form an express contract nor create an implied contract with immigrant smelters induced to come to the United States. The decision suggests possible evasion of the contract labor statute and cites World’s Fair visitors in Chicago as illustrating labor supply limitations.
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Thayer
United States Circuit Court
Missouri
Carondelet
Bristol
England
Philadelphia
Ener
Ep@ar
EpG@ak
United States
Chicago
Propose Biennial State Votes In Odd Years
William Everett of Quincy urges the Boston Post to support moving state elections to odd years 1891, 1893, etc., while preserving national elections in even years. He argues the plan would keep state issues from being swamped by presidential races and boost intelligent voting, noting a prior recommendation by A. W. Beard.
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Boston Post
Ain
A. W. Beard
Alvogether
Illiam Everett
Quincy
Sandwich Postmaster Reappointed Amid Patron Support
Washington reports Congressman Randall welcomed the nomination list showing Postmaster James Shevlin at Sandwich approved by the President for reappointment. The move, while seen as conflicting Wanamaker policy, earned backing from patrons, the Grand Army, veterans, and the Republican Town Committee. Meanwhile John B. Schaeffer will join Abbey and Grau for a Benevolent opening in New York, with four La Tosca performances slated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandwich
Washington
Randall
Senate
James Shevlin
Wanamaker
Grand Army
Republican Town Committee
John B. Schaeffer
Messrs. Abbey and Grau
New York
Tuskegee Institute: A Beacon in Alabama’s Black Belt
The Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute is highlighted as the most prosperous and impactful colored college in Alabama’s Black Belt. It emphasizes practical, life oriented education over traditional higher studies, with a missionary character aimed at uplifting the race. Managed by colored teachers since its founding, its graduates work across the South.
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Tuskegee Institute
Black Belt
Alabama
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
South
Music Notes and Upcoming Concerts Featuring Renowned Virtuosi
A busy Boston music scene lists Schumann, Handel, and Brahms symphonies tonight. Xaver Scharwenka solos in his pianoforte concerto next week. Tomorrow a Fritz Giese benefit at the Boston Theatre features Mrs. Giese and Arthur Foote. Handel and Haydn Society presents Dvorak Stabat Mater with noted soloists. Rummel, Pachmann, and Baermann recitals announced through February with detailed programs.
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Schumann
Handel
Brahms
Xaver Scharwenka
Fritz Giese
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Bernhard Listemann
Boston Theatre
Giese
Arthur Foote
Handel and Haydn Society
Music Hall
Dvorak
Clementine DeVere
Emily Winant
William J. Winch
Emil Fischer
Science of ethics lecture at Liberal Union Club
The Rev Francis E Abbott spoke on ethics at Youngs last evening with Dr J H Wiggin presiding The talk argued that ethics is the science of the real and the ideal and that conscience is the voice of the ideal within us Other speakers included Edwin D Mead A B Colbeare Tufts College Fred May Holland and C W Ernst The Collect for the Fourth Sunday After the Epiphany followed with a devotional prayer by T W Parsons y
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis E. Abbott
Cambridge
Liberal Union Club
Young
J. H. Wiggin
Edwin D. Mead
A. B. Colbeare
Tufts College
Fred May Holland
C. W. Ernst
Theatrical Gossip Highlights Next Week’s Boston Stages
The Globe to host Rose Coghlan in Lady Barton by Charles Coghlan. Tremont Theatre presents The City Directory with Amelia Glover. Cleopatra at Hollis Street draws crowds. Kenkal duo to perform at the theatre. The Solicitor shines at Museum. Ship Ahoy! at Park Theatre remains popular. Hanlon-Walter Martinett Company at the Boston Pant. Grand previews Grimes’s Cellar Door. Professor Cromwell delivers farewell Rome lecture. Mrs. Agnes Booth slated for a Madison Square one act. future New York works by Palmer and Alfriend announced with cast details.
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Rose Coghlan
Globe
Miss Coghlan
Charles Coghlan
Lady Barton
Fannie Davenport
Hollis Street
Miss Davenport
Mrs. Kenkal
Park Theatre
Boston
Hanlon-Walter Martinett
Grand Opera House
Grimes
Howard Athenæum
Gus Hill
G. R. Cromwell
the Tremont
Rome
Agnes Booth
Edward M. Alfriend
Madison Square Theatre
New Orleans
Paris
Henri St. Armand
E. J. Henley
Noah’s Ark and other era of gossip in pieces
A collection of assorted 19th century clippings covers theater, newspapers, and society. It notes rumors of Afghan death, new melodramas, labor strikes, political commentary, and genealogical quibbles, with brief quips from Puck and Life. It ends with detailed auction figures for Electioneer stock and progeny prices.
Fees in Municipal Courts and Related Legal Reforms
In the Senate yesterday an order was adopted to require municipal court clerks in Boston to pay all fines to the city and district court clerks to pass witness fees to entitled parties, with motions approving probate administrations for long-absent estates. Other measures amend damages for public way discontinuances and regulate foreign corporate returns. petitions cover game seasons and highway layouts. The House advanced and sent several bills to engrossment, including protections for veterans badges and municipal recount procedures, while receiving petitions on city and town bond issues and building height.
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Senate
Pinkerton
Worcester
Boston
Carpenter
Hampden
Haggerty
House
Towle
Norfolk
James A. Eldridge
L. C. Pennell
Massachusetts Fish and Game Protective Association
Vna
Joint Committee On Rules
Sons of Veterans and Woman’s Relief Corps
Crade
Arlington
Cambridge
Belmont
Mass merchants’ bank chief recalls Washington reception on free coinage
President Haven of Merchants' National Bank described a courteous reception by President Harrison, contrasting with the hostile stance of Bland and his Coinage Committee. Haven said the delegation faced delays and reluctance to hear them, while noting the political stakes and expectations for a possible presidential veto if the silver bill passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Haven
Merchants’ National Bank
Washington
Boston
Mr. Haven
Congress
Harrison
Bland
Walker
Worcester
Massachusetts
Mint
Haven
Bang Bang Divorce Lawyers Sentenced in New York
William H. Buttner and William D. Hughes were convicted of forging divorce papers and sentenced in the Court of General Sessions. Hughes received five years' imprisonment, Buttner seven years at hard labor. Recorder Smyth presided. The case highlights criminal forgery in family law records.
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New York
William H. Buttner
William D. Hughes
Court of General Sessions
Smyth
Hughes
Buttner
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Post Publishing Company
Wasmscroy Orrick
Corcoran
Fifteenth Street
State Street
Brokers’ Board
Harvard Musical Association
Timothy Pickering
Timothy
John
Octavius
Supreme Judicial Court
Motley
Wendell Phillips
N. B. Shurtleff
Francis Gardner
George Amory Bethune
George C. Shattuck
Taverner
Post
Boston. Post
Mre. Peffer
M'Carthy
Steinert Hall
Bach
Beethoven
Mendelssohn
Tschaikowsky
Bulow
Chopin
Liszt
Honskirk
Bamstead Hall
B. Chopin
Nawratil
Voyrich
Paderewski
Mennett
Carl Baermann
Union Hall
Adamowski
Mr. Rummel
Union Haul
God
T. W. Parsonsy
the Globe
Tremont Theatre
Amelia Glover
Tremont
Lyceum Theatre
A. R. Haren
Sardou
Abdurrahman Khan
Ameer
Afghanistan
Continent
Troy
New York Tribune
Senator Cameron
Woods Run
Penn
North Carolina
W. T. Crawford
University of North Carolina
Coenties
Mr. Dearborn
Society For the
Puck
Wings
West
John Lathrop
Supreme Court
Leyden
Southwark
Laud
McCa
Nephew
Piedmont
Norval
Benton
Benefit
Foreign Corporation House
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