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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1894

Page

4

Post Publishing Company Subscription Notice

Entered as Second Class Matter. AD money sent at the smeer's rix. All checks, drafts and money orders should be made payable to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY. All subscriptions to the POST must be paid in advance and they will be discontinued without further notice on expiration. If you cannot obtain the POST regularly from your newsdealer or newsboy, please notify us by postal at once. B. A. GROZIER, Editor and Publisher.

Smeer’s Rix Post Publishing Company B. A. Grozier Rance John Rance Holmes Columbine Sherlock Holmes Norman Neruda Chopin Enoch J. Drebber Cleveland

Sugar Trust's Rise Ties to McKinley Tariff Support

The article argues that Republican organs promoted the Sugar Trust as new to Congress though it formed in 1887. It notes Senator Aldrich's 1890 claim of no certificates and cites 1888 investigations by the House committee on manufactures. It asserts the trust benefited from McKinley-era protections.

Aldrich Congress House Committee On Manufactures Sugar Trust Republican Congress

Mass Bay Is Recast as Ocean by New Insular Decree

The essay argues Inspector General Dumont’s order erases Massachusetts Bay from maps and replaces it with the Atlantic Ocean inside Cape Cod. It laments the historical identity of Massachusetts Bay from Winthrop’s era to today and questions government authority over such a fundamental geographic change.

Dumont Massachusetts Bay Atlantic Ocean Cape Cod Massachusetts Old Bay Winthrop Bilaxton Bay

Tariff Delay Deepens Treasury Woes and Deficit

The article argues prolonged tariff delay shrinks Treasury receipts with May shortfall at 6.7 million and ten months customs down 66 million. Gold stock falls to 79 million as bond issuance looms. It urges swift passage to revive trade and restore prosperity from McKinley era.

Senate

The Telephone Increase Opposition and Auction Sale Point

In Massachusetts the Bell Telephone Company seeks a large capital stock rise. Lawmakers face opposition unless stock is sold at full market value. Advocates are urged to concede auction sale as a condition to gain public support and avoid hostility.

Bell Telephone Company Massachusetts

Outrage Over Ward 17 Seats Fight in Legislature

A heated call condemns plans to oust Ward 17 Representatives claiming the move seeks to reward ballot fraud. It argues votes were bought with beer but that honest voters still chose the current members, denouncing the potential seating vacancy as senseless.

Ward 17 Tghe

Arguments Against Punishing Innocent Voters in Massachusetts

The piece argues fraud allegations should target perpetrators, not innocent men who were lawfully elected. It says Republican inquiries fail to link sitting members to irregularities, claiming their titles are clear. It condemns punishing democracy itself as a political outrage in Massachusetts.

Republican Committee Republican Massachusetts

Ethics call on Mc Pherson over sugar stock dealings

The piece questions Senator Mc Pherson’s motives in Sugar Trust certifi cates investments and warns trustees of public interests against personal profit. It argues that lawmakers must avoid securities speculation to prevent lasting doubt about integrity.

United States McPherson Congress Senator McPherson

Observant Citizen Notes City Hall, Banquets, and Local Happenings

Aldermen return from Wakefield trip ready for renewed clashes with Republican members over appointments at City Hall. The Patrick Donahoe banquet committee prepares a handsome souvenir with speeches and illustrations for attendees.

John H. Lee David F. Barry Wakefield N. H City Hall Patrick Donahoe Boston

People Worth Knowing in Politics and Religion

General Weaver may run for Congress in Iowa Ninth District after a strong presidential bid in 1892. Miss Fanny Edwards, Louisville evangelist, is 18 and claims to have saved 1000 souls in Ohio and Indiana. Secretary Lamont earns praise for rooting out favoritism and boosting army efficiency amid reports of understaffed posts and few officers.

General Weaver Iowa Fanny Edwards Louisville Ohio Indiana Lamont Washington West

A Study in Scarlet Preview Ends in a Dinner Hour Mystery

Dr Watson recalls meeting Sherlock Holmes and moving into 221B Baker Street. Holmes reveals deduction as a weapon and a poisoned death at Brixton Road drives their pursuit. A ring found at the scene becomes the next clue as Holmes plots to trap the killer in a tense confrontation to come.

John H. Watson M. D England Stamford Sherlock Holmes Holmes Baker Street Dr. Watson O. Watson Watson

Astor to pay Stevenson for new novel in Pall Mall Gazette

William Waldorf Astor will pay R L Stevenson 14250 dollars for his forthcoming novel. The work will span about 110000 words and publish exclusively in the Pall Mall Gazette. An England edition of Stevenson's writings will appear in twenty octavo volumes in a 1000 copy subscription edition.

William Waldorf Astor R. L. Stevenson Pall Mall Gazette Stevenson England

Complete Stage Celebrities Set Now Available

Over 100,000 sold the complete Stage Celebrities set with 1 to 14 cards. Use the Complete Set Coupon on Page 2 to save time and obtain World’s Fair Midway Types and Around the World Portfolios as well.

Summer attractions roll through Keith’s and Park Theatre shows

The Park Theatre offered a vaudeville program headlined by Living Pictures a framed light tableau of eighteen scenes inspired by famous paintings and sculpture The notable pieces included Sappho The Fairy of the Moon Spring Buds The Three Fates and Aphrodite Applauded by the audience the program also featured a minstrel scene musical specialties by Press Eldridge and James B Radcliffe and the two act farce The Hornet's Nest with a cast led by Harry Allen George C Boniface Jr Charles Inslee Belle Stokes and others

Park Theatre New York Sappho Aphrodite Press Eldridge James B. Radcliffe Harry Allen George C. Boniface, Jr Charles Inslee Belle Stokes

E E Kidder's A Back Number staged at Museum with Willie Collier

At the Museum last evening Willie Collier debuted in E E Kidder's A Back Number a country life drama. The play pairs Collier’s dual persona with bright lines and a country dance encore while a strong supporting cast features Louise Allen Collier Helena Collier and others. The production runs two weeks before Tennessee's Pardner and Davy Jones premieres follow.

Willie Collier E. E. Kidder Mr. Collier Mr. Kidder Helena Collier Louise Allen Collier Wallie Eddinger James R. Smith George W. Leslie Helen Reimer Mattie Earle Scott Marble Tennessee Pardner Davy Jones

Tremont Theatre Opens Summer Run With Patience and Balcony Music

Tremont Theatre reports strong summer attendance for Gilbert and Sullivan's Patience with a California Quartet balcony entr'acte. Next week revival of The Pirates of Penzance will feature John Mason as Major-General and Clinton Elder as Frederic among others.

Tremont Theatre California John Mason George Wilson Frederic Clinton Elder W. J. McLaughlin Ruth Kate Davis Mabel Marion Manola Marion Manola-Mason John George Wilson W. J. Mel Laughlin Hilda Hollins Prand Gilbert and Sullvan Pirates OF Penzance

Keiths New Theatre Offers A Variety Of Novelty Acts

The article reviews a week at B F Keiths New Theatre highlighting novelty acts by John C Rice Sally Cohen Arab acrobats Abachi and Masud and more. It also covers the Grand Museum presentation The Crimes of a Great City with Thomas Watson and the farewell testimonial for Frank J Keenan at the Grand Opera House with a strong cast and new one act piece.

B. F. Keith NEW Theatre Keith John C. Rice Sally Cohen Sally Cohen, It Is Almost Needless To Say, Made A Most Unqualified Hit. Mr. Rice Abachi Masud Huth Clifford C. W. Littlefield Fitzgibbon David W. Fitzgibbon Lewis and Garland Joseph W. Smith T. J. Mapes Harrigan Frank Moran Mile Grand Museum Lothrop Messrs Thomas and Watson Dulness Frankie St. John J. Francis Kirke Martin Heywood Miss Bancroft Elsie Mr. Grey Stanton Mr. Wilson Olio Laseile Sisters Bryant and Cleaver Lizzie Anderson Mills and Hart H. A. Devere Kittie Sharpe Gaylor and Griff Miles Morris A. M. Thatcher John Phillips Frank J. Keenan Grand Opera House Boston Mr. Keenan Fagin Miles McKenna Rosedale Dubose Lesurques Lyons Mail Eliza Proctor Otis Jeane Ethel Tyler Julia Batchelder Frank Roberts John Burton William Sampson E. D. Dennison E. A. White Francis Lyman Algernon Tassin William Seymour

Gumbo the Gorilla Draws Crowds at Austin Stone Museum

Crowds packed Austin and Stone's Museum yesterday to glimpse Gumbo the gorilla and the blue man known as Walters. Gumbo wowed visitors with his longest tricks while Walters, claiming royal service tint, attracted many with hourly receptions and humorous self description. Also drawing attention were Prince Tinymite, Princess Lucy, and Polly the talking seal during showtimes.

Austin & Stone Museum Gumbo Blue Man Boston Walters Her Majesty M. D Prince Tinymite Princess Lucy

Irish Aristocracy at the Palace and Living Pictures at Howard Atheneum

Two audiences enjoyed the Palace Theatre opening of the Irish comedy drama Irish Aristocracy starring William F. Carroll and John D. Griffin with a strong cast. The Howard Atheneum offered living pictures, Kiralfy ballets, a big olio, a burlesque The Oriental Venus, and a continuous lineup from 1 PM to nearly 11 PM.

the Palace Palace Theatre William F. Carroll Michael Muldoon Dennis Mulcahey John D. Griffin Maggie Weston Mrs. Muldoon Pete Belcher John Uf. Hines Charles Riddle Martin O’neil Roger Mulcahey, Jr Howard Atheneum John Grieves Richmond and Glenroy George H. Wood Raymond Shaw Sefton Carrie Ezier W. B. Watson Jeannette Dupre Olivette Josie Love Dan Nash Alice Kingsley Bert Hale Ida Howell Mackie Walker Florence Elene Annie Carter Charles Burnham Bob Murray Bowery Richmond and Glenroy Geo. H. Wood Kiralfy Coryphees Dla Howard

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