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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1891
Page
4
Subscription rates listed for The Boston Post at 269 Washington Street. Address changes require both current and new addresses. Manuscripts not returned. anonymous communications ignored. Readers unable to buy at stands should report the fact to the office.
Amusements today list multiple venues across Boston sites including Tremont street near Scollay square Kellar Grand Opera House Washington near Dover Street 145 Alexander Salvini in A Child of Naples Music Hall 8 to 11 Promenade concert by an orchestra Powret Grounds Huntington Avenue Barnum Bailey's Greatest Show From 2 and 5 Museum of Fine Arts Huntington Avenue Dartmouth Street Exhibition of Society of American Artists and School of Drawing and Painting
The United States Signal Service weather reports and the Post's special forecast will be printed hereafter on the eighth page.
The piece condemns Mr. Gompers president of the American Federation of Labor for urging labor unions in the city to hold a public meeting in Franklin Park on July 4. It argues the action defies law and authorities and is inconsistent with good citizenship in Massachusetts.
An editorial cautions that Senate amendments to the redistricting bill should be minimal and not force House concurrence. It warns that sending the bill back with changes could strain the Republican minority and derail the measure. The piece urges passage in the original House form, even if minor improvements are possible.
The article urges President Harrison to let an investigation proceed into the Philadelphia spoliation case involving BARDSLEY at two city banks. It notes potential requests for Comptroller of the Currency testimony and argues that both the President and John Wanamaker should disclose all relevant information to protect administration credibility and national banking confidence.
The piece argues sympathy favors the striking London bus drivers and conductors over long hours. It notes reforms ending pilfering boosted tensions, predicts shorter hours, and cautions against violence to keep public support, hoping the dispute will resolve within a day.
A conductor and a brakeman on the New York elevated road clash as a passenger prepares to alight. The guard merely watches the gates for incoming passes, highlighting the latest example of rough play cited by the London magistrate.
A passenger signalled to halt a train causing a scuffle as railway staff restrained him. He was handed to police, but the judge dismissed the case and advised the victim to press assault charges against his assailants. The incident draws New York reaction to the so called L guard.
A correspondent argues against the inheritance tax, urging it as a tax on survivors rather than the deceased, while contrasting constitutional protections with proportional taxation. The piece also notes university reforms, counting summer courses toward degrees, and the impact on a three year course, alongside political clashes over civil service investigations and Roosevelt faction disputes.
Harvard Faculty votes endorse a three year course by counting entrance work toward a degree. Students may enter sophomore class with half freshman work completed or pursue professional studies in junior and senior years. The change aims to lift high school standards as schools adapt to Harvard’s condensed timeline. Harvard plans a pedagogy course next year to train teachers in its methods.
The piece argues Sir John Macdonald’s death alters Canadian politics but Scotland broad view. a Liberal victory with freer trade is anticipated. It notes Conservatives face leadership questions with several aspirants and a potential Liberal shift aided by pro reciprocity policies. \n
A conflict between Republicans in New York's Twenty-first District and Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt escalates. An early clash featured a Custom House official presenting resolutions condemning the Civil Service Board, with Roosevelt replying that he might seek Treasury intervention regarding department employees attacking colleagues.
A report from president A Parker Browne argues for more concerts to advance masterworks, even with imperfect finish. The piece traces historical season counts, discusses chorus size effects, and weighs perfection against variety, urging balanced programming and quality execution over sheer volume.
A Boston writer critiques young lawyers for laziness and profanity of life, muses on artists painting animals and landscapes, and recounts a tale of a gray horse that loses value. He contrasts solitary nature lovers with the Appalachian Club, lampoons gregarious leisure, and ends with a quip about tavern life.
The remarks condemn a performer for listening to a work against the composer’s intentions and refuse to accept promises of future improvement as a justification. The stance emphasizes fidelity to original instructions and accountability for such deviations.
The German emperor addressed new army recruits urging implicit obedience and even violence against dissenters. He linked the oath to marital and family obedience and suggested shooting without hesitation when ordered. Some see this as a tactic to arouse patriotism and bind soldiers to the regime.
The Norwegian dramatist says marriage is a topic he will not discuss with the Young Person lest his frank opinions blush them. Is this a hint that the Young Person should not see his plays which are inherently frank.
Mr. Blaine faces opposition over his circulars on the beer trade with South America. The WCTU denounces him, but Blaine will likely not lose sleep over the hostility affecting his presidential prospects.
A patient investigator states that monkeys communicate in a basic language form, viewed as the origin of human speech, thus strengthening a link in Darwin's reasoning about language development.
Observers note the circus opening coincided with warm weather, describing a clear case of cause and effect and labeling the ruse as unfailing.
At Odd Fellows Hill Somerville last evening Putnam Commandery honored Dr Edward Hartshorn and his wife with a reception in memory of their golden wedding. The couple recently celebrated fifty years of marriage.
A collage of humorous snippets and anecdotes from early 20th century newspapers. Jests about tinplate art, self-possession, the dangers of overhead telegraph wires, and a New York jumper escape. Humorous exchanges about art, ignorance of the law, and peculiar local tales include an albino lobster, Lincoln anecdotes, a private soldier incident, and a protection deed for an Athens oak tree.
Mr Alexander Salvini opened the fourth week with A Child of Naples at the Grand Opera House praising the Neapolitan Lazarene role Verello. The Boston Park Theatre origin praised for its tale and Salvini's versatile portrayal. Belie Archer Lucia and John Lane with Lucius Henderson excel as supporting cast. performances greeted with warm acclaim. A Child of Naples to be shown again tonight and at Thursday matinee.
In the Boston Museum program on Monday evening June 15 two former favorites W. F. Owen and Ren. R. Graham will be warmly welcomed back. Carrie Turner Beatrice Lieb and Charles Coote are among the cast. The comedy by Harry and Edward Paulton, authors of Erminie, is praised as clever. Seats for the first week are on sale. The Grand Opera House offers The Dukes Motto Don Cresar de Bazan and The Three Guardsmen this week, with Monte Cristo featuring Salvini as Edmund Dantes announced for the week of June 15. Meanwhile the Boston Theatre prepares to open the new dramatic season in August as Kellar completes his closing week at the Museum with a strong audience turnout and few opportunities remaining to see his feats.
Western newspaper describes Charles Dudley Warner as a social fads photographer and notes Josep's vice presidency in Munich's Woman's Progressive Society. It highlights Prince the St Bernard, a $12,000 dog, and recounts a Berlin letter about the future German Emperor’s maiden speech in 1880 at Koenigsberg with royal banter between Crown Prince Frederick and young William.
The New England crowd enjoys Barnum Bailey’s revived show with a 700 foot tent and 28,000 attendees across two performances. Nero the Destruction of Rome features lavish color, elaborate pageantry, and a large cast, while the Hippodrama and aerial acts showcase top horses, elephants, and riders led by Kiralfy and Siguor Yenauzi.
Mr Julius Lauser of Milwaukee gave a lecture on the Septonate in Mason and Hamlin Building as the Music Hall Promenade Concerts continue to draw crowds. Mr Adamowski directs tonight with a program including Gasparone overture Mignon and other operatic and waltz selections.
A letter to the Post argues against a proposed legacy tax as a confiscation of dying man's property. The writer links inheritance taxation to Crown sovereignty and defender of individual liberty, warning it harms liberty, welfare, and causes hardships. Boston, June 8.
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