Tremont Theatre Listings and evening performances
Tremont Theatre on Tremont Street presents Mary Lawman in Vittoria during the Ball at S M. Hollis Street hosts Augustin Daly's Company in A Night Off at 7 45. Giege Turarre on Washington Street features John Stetson's Comedy in The Hornets Nest at 7 45. Boston Museum near Scollay Square shows Kellar at 8. Helen Barry performs A Night's Frolic at Grand Opera House on Washington near Dover at 7 45. Salvini stars in The Duke's Motto at the Grand Opera House.
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Tremont Theatre
Tremont Street
Fark Theatee
Washington Stree
Helen Barry
Grand Opera Hoesk
Washington
Dover Street
Alexander Salvini
Immigrants Arrived at Atlantic Ports Jan to May 1891
Immigrant arrivals at Baltimore Boston New York and Philadelphia are listed for the period Jan 1 to May 23 1891. The report notes additional arrivals at New Orleans and San Francisco and uncounted entries via the British North American Provinces and Mexico. The table records totals for the year so far.
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Atlantic
New Orleans
San Francisco
Mexico
The Southern Negro and the Atlantic Century
The Southern Negro by Barrows in Atlantic is praised as both a summary and a prophecy. It notes twenty-six years of progress from subjugation to a manlike standing, with thrift morality and education improving, and predicts the end of federal interference after the Savage act era, forecasting a hopeful twenty-five years ahead.
New Art Scholarship Plan Promises City Support
The plan proposed by Mr. Joan Armstrong Chanler promises success for a new five year art scholarship to study in Paris under a control commission and American jury. The program includes free instruction upon return and rapid funding, with substantial subscriptions already pledged.
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Joan Armstrong Chanler
Rotch
Ernest W. Lona
Paris
America
Mr Harrison's Future Revealed by Son in Chicago
The President's son, Mr Harrison, says his father will not seek re election unless the party demands it. He would accept a convention bid only if needed, otherwise retire to private life, but will follow the majority’s wishes as a devoted party man. The remarks surface amid speculation about party leadership.
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Chicago
Harrison
Russo, Harrison
Bowdoin
Brunswick
Alexandria
Washington Star
Briggs
Pennington
Maine
Maude
Ethel
Louisiana
University of
Flight
Clarksville
Bangor
Joey Bagstock
Benjamin Disraeli
Sir William Fraser
Boswells Boswell
London
William
Disraeli
Sir William
Gray
The Briggs Case and the Presbyterian Crisis
The General Assembly vetoed Dr Brians appointment at the Union Theological Seminary amid a long running fight between old and new Presbyterian factions. The dispute centers on doctrinal loyalty to the Westminster Confession, allegations of heresy, and the role of trustees in church governance, with tensions between reformist and traditionalist camps and fears of eventual schism.
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Brians
New York
General Assembly
Briggs
Union Theological Seminary
Presbyterian Church
Brices
BriaGs
Briens
New York Sun
Brieasis
Briccs
Worcester
Briaas
A. G
Quay Signals Blaine Favored by Pennsylvania Boss
The Philadelphia Times reports Senator Quay opposes Harrison’s renomination and backs Blaine. He says the convention will meet, nominate Blaine, and adjourn, preventing his chance to decline. Quay remains the influential head of Pennsylvania’s Republican machine.
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Philadelphia Times
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Harrison
Blaine
Quay
Roarr Wotcort
Republican Party
Behring Sea controversy bills advanced in Commons
A Saturday bill in the British House of Commons aims to place the Behring Sea dispute in a settlement framework. As indiscriminate sealing continued and Alaskan policing persisted, no results beyond laying groundwork for damages claims by Britain were achieved.
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House of Commons
Alaskan
Pennsylvania Legislature Adopts Ballot Reform Measures
The Philadelphia Press condemns the adjourned Pennsylvania Legislature as weak though not wholly deceitful. It notes three election related bills, including a revised voter enrollment date, annual fresh assessments, and a possible constitutional convention to enable a secret ballot. The piece highlights Quay's influence and lingering doubts about full reform.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Quay
Senate
The Stock Market Outlook Then and Now
A retrospective on April’s stock surge and the belief in domestic prosperity. The piece notes Europe’s continued influence, overoptimistic forecasts of crops and a bull rally since 1879, and the ensuing doubt as business activity remained slow beyond the market glow.
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Europe
Trade Frenzy Fades May Ends with Dull Markets
The May stock market shows a broad downturn with weak buying, failing bonds, and scarce optimism. Copper rises mildly on season demand as gold shipments grow. crops worsen in the West, and a Tremont Row window scene starkly contrasts with muted public sentiment.
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London
West
Kansas
Centenary Church Worshipers Return Offerings at Altar
At Centenary Church in St Louis the congregation, led by Dr Carradine, publicly sacrificed valuables including bracelets earrings brooches rings watches and seals at the altar. The pastor likened the scene to a Pentecostal moment described in scripture.
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St. Louis
Carradine
New York Governor Jones Questions Value of Office
Governor Jones candidly tells reporters that the governorship offers only honor, and an ex governor becomes nothing. He says he would not refuse succession if forced by the people and muses on what the office yields beyond honor.
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Jones
New York
Hixv
Hitt
Earl of Clancarty tale ends in tragedy and scandal
The writer muses that Anthony Trollope would have enjoyed penning the tale of the late Earl of Clancarty and his heir in a world where abstinence from wine and liquor failed. The concert-hall singer is now Countess Cyan-Carty, and the line of succession proves fateful.
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Anthony Trollope
Earl of Clancarty
Danto
Bette Byron
Cyan- Carty
Harvard Beats Bowdoin in Varsity Stroke Debate at Boston
A Boston observer recalls Harvard victory over Bowdoin in rowing and argues for the varsity stroke over the back and leg style. He critiques Bowdoin’s administration, campus culture, and library, and muses on Bowdoin’s location Brunswick Maine and its scholarly image.
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Harvard
Bowdoin
Charles
Oxford
Cambridge
Miss Lawman's Boston Debut At Tremont Theater Tonight
Miss Mary Lawman, a Boston debutante in theatre, arrived from New York and spoke of her varied training with stars like Mme Janauschek and Mendelssohn. She discusses Vittoria by M. Achard, her hopes in Boston, and a superstition with Harrigan's cat as omen for tonight's performance.
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Mary Lawman
Tremont Theatre
Boston
New York
Mme. Janauschek
Daniel Bbandmann
Shaksperian
Ruberto
Portia
Elicie
Victoria
Mr. Harrigan
Toby
Women Seek Rights in Indianapolis May 31
The Executive Board of the Woman's National Council met in Indianapolis and sent a telegram to Detroit urging Presbyterian women have a voice in creed decisions. Committees seek women’s admission to Methodist general conference and Sunday school worker committees, and to lobby Congress for equal pay for government employees.
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Dianapolis
Ind
Woman’s National Council
General Assembly
Detroit
General Conference
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
Canada
National Reform Divorce League
Boston
International Council of Women
Chicago
National Council
International Council
National Council of the
Council of
Marion Harland
Mary Washington
Glen “Cho
Man Claims Lincoln Grammar Tutor Role at 80
William Graham Green of Illinois asserts he first taught Abraham Lincoln English grammar. He is 80. Lord Lansdowne to relinquish the Viceroy of India post, worth 200000 dollars yearly to the incumbent. Pair of Marie Antoinette earrings held at 65000 by Bond Street jeweler. Young King of Spain, six years old, riding ponies, preparing a separate household in two years, shows a willful, curious temperament with fewer attendants.
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William Graham Green
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Lord Lansdowne
India
Marie Antoinette
Prince Potemkin
Mehemet Ali
Tremont House License Fee Paid Despite Rumor
Proprietor Robert A. Stranahan of the Tremont House denied rumors of bankruptcy and confirmed the $1500 license fee was paid last Monday. He noted $100,000 in hotel improvements, $25,000 profit in nine months, and a recent $1600 payment after returning from Buffalo.
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Tremont House
Robert A.stranahan
Buffalo
German Lutheran College Dedication at Springfield
The recently completed German Lutheran College building, an annex to Concordia College in Springfield, was dedicated today. Rev. R. Peiper, president, delivered the dedicatory sermon as clergy from many states in the Evangelical German Lutheran Church jurisdiction attended and assisted.
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German Lutheran College
Springfield
Concordia College
R. Peiper
Oneral Synod
Evangelical German Lutheran Church
Quick Jokes and Anecdotes from a Bygone Era
A long column of picaresque quips and vignettes from newspapers recounts witty exchanges about manners, letters, literature, and public figures. Jests touch on Miss and Mrs status, odd pets, ships and wind, and a parade of humorous translations from Washington Star and Atlanta Constitution style scraps.
Weather Indicators for May From the Post
The editor sends a playful note on May weather uncertainties and the Meteorological Bureau's temperamental readings. The verse contemplates sudden shifts from heat to cold, mocking the idea of continued warm weather and attributing moods to the fickle Atlantic and official forecasts.
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Bool
The Parson Who Didn’t Come to Boston
In New York on May 31 at the Collegiate Reformed Church a new pastor, Dr. David James Burrell, preached his inaugural sermon on The ideal Church. He spoke at the corner of Twenty-ninth Street and Fifth Avenue.
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Boston
New York
Collegiate Reformed Church
Twenty-ninth Street
Fifth Avenue
David James Burrell
Ideal Church
Talk of the Day in Paris The American Copyright Act
At a Paris banquet hosted by the imperialists, topics center on the American Copyright Act. Debates touch on international rights, enforcement, and the impact on global publishing traditions. Delegates weigh protections for authors, publishers, and cultural exchange amid mounting tensions.
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Paris
American Art Exhibition in Paris and Diplomatic Dispatches
Paris reports mixed diplomatic and cultural news from May 31. The pork tariff vote may not end policy as the government aims to press American pork restrictions in the Senate. Whitelaw Reid seeks a new market opening and discusses copyright with French officials. The imperialist banquet follows Napoleon III era themes. U S Consul Lyons notes export decline, silk goods lead the drop. The Rue Lafitte exhibit features Bridgeman Mosler and others. several Americans win medals or honorable mentions. Reid Lean and King attend as patrons. Reed and Smith are feted at society functions.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Senate
Whitelaw Reid
United States
France
Reid
M. Ribot
Napoleon III
Dubariel
Napoleon Lil
Victor
Lyons
Rue Lafitte
Bridgeman
Melchers
Mosler
Dana
Gay
Bartlett
Mce Lean
King
Champs Elysees
Henry Risbing
I. P. Dressar
Harry van der Weyden
G. F. Smith
Sergeant Kendall
William Thorne
C. E. Wentworth
A. E. Sterner
Frederick McMenhies
Charles Gratley
Thomas B. Reed
Charles Emery Smith
Russia
Monument to Grant in Galena to be unveiled next week
Galena Illinois plans a monument honoring Grant donated by H H Kohlsaat a Chicago magnate. The bronze statue atop a granite pedestal stands about twenty feet with an inscription Grant Our Citizen and a relief of Lee s surrender. A parade special trains and speeches are planned with Ex Governor Hoard Ex Senator McClellan and Chauncey Deven as speakers. The project created a seven acre park and public subscriptions funded the park purchase.
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Galena, Lll
Grant
H. H. Kohlsaar
Chicago
Lee
Kehlsaat
Ilinois
Hoard
Wisconsin
R. H. McClellan
Galena
Chauncey M. Deven
Miles
Presbyterian Assembly Quiet Start in Detroit May 31
Detroit May 31 All was quiet at the Presbyterian Assembly as light attendance allowed time for reviewing overtures from various presbyteries. A rule was adopted to place ministers who fail to report their field of labor at least once a year on a reserved list. The Stockton presbytery overture against retiring board secretaries on salaries was reported unfavorably. Discussion of service pensions and minor overtures continued until noon when the assembly adjourned for the day.
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THE
Presbyterian Assembly
Detroit
Presbytery
Stockton
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Tremont Row
Kumfort
Hawthorne
Lopefellow
New Star
Chicago Post
Shakspere
Brown
Atlanta Constitution
Moltke
Silesian
Prussia
Napoleon
Marshal Ney
the Moskva
Prince Blucher
Zieten
Herr Pastor
Kreisau
Meteorological Bureau
Bureau Bashaw
Partridge
Temple FL
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