Boston Post Advertising and Payment Notes
The notice details mailing and payment instructions for the Boston Post Publishers. It specifies second class matter status, sender risks for money, payable checks, drafts, and money orders to the POST PUBLISHING COMPANY, with New York and Washington office addresses for Bridgman Birmingham & Co. agents.
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Post Publishing Company
New York
Broadway and
Wall Street
Bridgman, Birmingham & Co
Washington
Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
Paris tour of Carnot prompts warmer reception
The Paris correspondent notes that reports of cold French sentiment toward President Carnot are exaggerated. During his visit to miners in Flanders and Artois he was warmly cheered and toured without a military escort, demonstrating notable public confidence.
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Paris
London
President Carnot
Flanders
Artois
Republic
M. Carnot
Europe
Banks Backed Nomination Face Rival Political Pressure
The Grand Army Record questions General Banks turning from an old soldier to party workers and questions Captain Frank E. Orcurr’s appointment. It notes Governor and Senators endorsements and eight of ten Republican Representatives backing Orcurr, while Clarkson argues Congressman recommendations prevail in the district.
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Grand Army
Banks
Frank E. Orcurr
Harrison
de la Hunt
Clarkson
Resignation of Trunk Line Commissioner Albert Fink
Albert Fink has resigned as Trunk Line Association commissioner to pursue a long vacation abroad. Since arriving from Germany in 1849 his rail career spanned engineer roles, management, and the key trunk line post. The association faces finding a successor, with a salary of 25,000 dollars per year attached to the office.
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Trunk Line Association
Albert Fink
Fink
Germany
Reform Sentiment at Maryland Meeting Signals Political Change
At Baltimore the Jeffersonian Democratic Association meeting showcased bold reform rhetoric. Speakers hailed Thomas as a symbol of moral courage, denouncing party managers. Maryland reformers champion civil service, tariff reform, and election-law changes with a candid, steadfast tone.
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Jeffersonian Democratic Association
Baltimore
Maryland
Thomas
Alexander Armstrong
Jefferson
Republican Party
Coropal Tanner Faces Pressure Over Pension Bureau Scandals
The piece urges removal of Corporal Tanner from office due to pension fund deficits and novel pension rulings, amid accusations of favoritism toward a prominent agent and appointments for relatives. It notes broader administrative failures and calls for guardianship to prevent further damage.
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Tanner
Pension Bureau
Hns
Public tariff questions from Massachusetts wool buyers
The United Question clubs of Massachusetts press broad inquiries on how tariff taxation on wool affects woollen clothing costs. Voter clubs in many towns seek clear answers from public officials, urging Congress to justify or modify the tax. The questions, noncrank in tone, grow in number and breadth.
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United Question Clubs
Massachusetts
Congress
Roosevelts stance on enforcing the Civil Service Law
The Civil Service Commissioner argues for nonpartisan, merit based appointments and warns against political favoritism. He praises impartial law enforcement, notes Democrats dominate exams in Albany, and suggests extending reforms to other public service branches despite limited trust in presidential assurances.
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Civil Service
Roose-Velt
Post
Washington
Noble
Clarkson
Corpo
Val
Tanner
Fident
Roosevelt
Thas
Albany
White House
Hayti crisis draws US drift into diplomacy mystery
The piece analyzes uncertain US policy over Haiti as Admiral Gherardi sails back to the island. It questions if Blaine’s commission aimed to recognize a Haitian leader, notes possible Hipployte support, and hints at a New York financial link behind US actions. It mentions Tortugas as a potential prize and cautions against ceding Haitian territory.
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Gueerardi
Hayti
State Department
Blain
Gherardi
Port-au-Prince
Haitian Republic
Bayarp
St. Mare
LtGitiMe
HiprppLyre
Washington
New York Evening Post
Island
United States
Hippoyte
Haiti
New York
Evening Post
Hippolyte
Tortugas
Hip Polyte
Blaine
Haytien
Bostonian Actor John Gilbert Remembered After Warren Death
A Boston tribute recalls John Gilbert in his native city, his Boston Theatre debut in 1854, and performances such as Sir Anthony Absolute. The piece contrasts Gilbert with Warren, notes Gilbert’s dislike for frothy drama and star systems, and recounts memories of streets and landmarks. It ends with anecdotes on language and a wish for a memorial in Boston.
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John Gilbert
Warren
Tf. W. Parsons
Anthony Absolute
Fra Diavolo at the Boston Opera Company review
Arthur Weld reviews New American Opera Company’s Fra Diavolo at the Boston. Castle as Fra Diavolo, Lizzie Macnichol as Lady Allcash, Harriet Avery as Zerlina. critics fault small orchestra and poor ensemble, praising Macnichol’s voice and stage presence while noting vulgar acting and weak chorus.
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Fra Diavolo
Boston
New American Opera Company
William Castle Girgoiio
Lord Allcash
Frank
Lady Allcash
Lizzie Macnichol Dove
Verge
Harriet Avery
Hinrichs
Lady Alleash
Lizzie Macnichol
Zerlina
E. N. Knight
Franz Vetta
Vetta
Castle
Arthur Weld
Civil service reform tour aims to enforce the law
The commission seeks to compel observance of the civil service law, warning postmasters and customs officials that the statute, not party planks, governs. Roosevelt stresses the duty to enforce the law, despite administration failings, and notes the commission's energetic, reform-minded stance.
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Harrison
Roosevelt
United States
Funeral of A. R. Benton at Emmanuel Church Somerville
The funeral of A. R. Benton was held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Spring Hill Somerville yesterday forenoon. Rev N K Bishop conducted a largely attended service. Burial followed at Woodlawn cemetery with pallbearers T C Hollander Charles H Bradshaw Harry Highley B F Pitman W H Milliken and Harry L Crane.
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A. R. Benton
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Spring Hill
Somerville
Fine Arts notes Simmons and religious painting
The Saturday Review praises Edward E. Simmons for The Carpenter's Son 740, a solemn modern religious scene with solid realism. It commends his lighting and value, avoiding frivolity or symbolism, and contrasts him with other contemporary figure painters while highlighting the strongest contemporary canvases.
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Saturday Review
Royal Academy
Edward E. Simmons
Massachusetts
Uhde
Rembrandt
Messrs
Tadema
Poynter
Blair
Leighton
Watts
Swan
F. Dicksee
Orchardson
J. W. Waterhouse
Forbes
Tuke
Bramley
Simmons
More June Weddings Celebrate Creesy and Chase Union
Mr Frank Leonard Creesy and Miss Susan Raymond Chase wed at the bride’s mother’s Brookline residence. The ceremony, led by Professor J B Thomas, featured a White satin gown and heavy tulle veil. Guests from Boston, Brookline, Dorchester and Newton attended a reception with Germania orchestra. The couple will reside at Kent Square Longwood after a wedding trip.
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Frank Leonard Creesy
Susan Raymond Chase
H. Lincoln Chase
Park Street
Brookline
J. B.thomas
Newton Theological Seminary
Henry E. Chase
F. W. Creesy
Charles A. Snow
B. M. Firman
Harry C. Chester
Germania Orchestra
Boston
Dorchester
Newton
Mrs. Creesy
Kent Square
Longwood
Bullard and Rotch Wed at Unitarian Church in Beprorp
Boston physician Dr John Bullard marries Emily Morgan Rotch of this city at the Unitarian Church with eight Boston classmates as ushers and six bridesmaids. Bride wears white satin and tulle, bouquet of white roses. Reception at the Rotch home precedes plans to live at a Nonquitt cottage during the summer.
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Bullard
Rotch
New Beprorp
Unitarian Church
John Thornton Bullard
Boston
Emily Morgan Rotch
William J. Rotch
William J. Potter
Nonquitt
Obituary notes Rufus Ripley Cook called Uncle Cook
Rufus Ripley Cook known as Uncle Cook and Suffolk jail chaplain died at 86 Woodbine street Roxbury aged 85 born Kingston December 16 1804 came to Boston at 16 learned painting later worked for Boston and Albany railroad gate master then appointed chaplain in 1860 by Sheriff Clark who drew confessions from Piper the Belfry murderer and Landrigan girl killer He aided the poor visited children gave books cards and Bibles helped found Pine Farm Home for boys at West Newton his third wife was matron there and survives him
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Rufus Ripley Cook
Sherif John M. Clark
Mr. Cook
Father Mason
Suffolk County Jail
Piper
Mabel Young
Landregan
Cook
Pine Farm
West Newton
Steam Fitters Sail to Deer Island Convention Start
About one hundred steam fitters from Boston joined a sail on the J Putnam Bradlee along the harbor yesterday. They paused at Deer Island to visit public institutions and plan to hold the first convention session that evening.
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Boston
J. Putnam Bradlee
Deer Island
Pabie
Trees to stay on Boylston as West End seeks overhead rails
City hearing on Boylston Street between Charles and Arlington to decide whether to cut tree branches for overhead wires. West End Railway wants overhead system despite trees. remonstrants argue for keeping trees or moving tracks. Alderman Rogers notes possible compromise. hearing closed with matter to be decided after talks with city forester and railroad officials.
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West End Street Railway Company
Boylston Street
Charles
Arlington Streets
Aldermanic Committee On
Alderman Rogers
George P. Upham
Vincent Y. Bowditch
William R. Richards
Frank L. Sturgis
Henry I. Bowditch
Arthur Beebe
Reginald Gray
Henry S. Grew
Grenville H. Norcross
Curtis Guild, Jr
Councilman Meyer
M. P. Dickinson, Jr
Monks
Upham
Board of Aldermen
West End Railway Company
Dickinson
West End Company
Mr. Dickinson
Railroad Company
Rogers
Mr. Hyde
Whitney
Railroad
Harvard Law School Council Reports Second Annual Progress
The Harvard Law School Council announces its second annual report listing 816 members from 38 states and Canada, with a living alumni base of about 3218. It notes deaths, resignations, and a net gain of 200 since 1838, plus details of the June 26 1888 meeting with an oration by Daniel H Chamberlain and a dinner at Massachusetts Hall. The council approved a $500 prize for essays, awarded to Samuel Williston for a history of business corporations prior to 1800, and funded constitutional law instruction with a $1000 gift. another $1000 was pledged for 1889 90. The council published the 1817 1887 officers and students catalogue, plans a new edition, and seeks a larger membership to expand income and influence.
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Council of the
Harvard Law School
United States
Dominion of
Canada
Association
Cambridge
Sanders Theatre
Daniel H. Chamberlain
New York
Massachusetts Hall
Charles C. Beaman
Samuel Williston
Law School
James K. Thayer
John H. Arnold
Areeay
Large Jersey City Front Fire Damages Several Plants
A waterfront blaze in Jersey City caused about 290000 in damage endangering Red Star Steamship lines piers. Cushing's machine works and Tasker and Sayre's syrup refinery were destroyed, Brown's boiler works damaged, with losses totaling 155000 and 125000 respectively. Incendiary fire in North Saco destroyed Joseph Burnham's barn with stock and tools.
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Jersey City
N. J
Red Star Ocean Steamship Line
N. B. Cushing
Tasker & Sayre
William Brown
Cushing
T. O. Brown
Steamship Company
Saco
North Saco
Joseph Burnham
Natick
Cochituate Street
Merrill & Bruce
New York
Huyler
Irving Place
Lowell
Fletcher
Western Avenue
Harvard Glee Club Takes Spotlight at Music Hall
The Harvard Glee Club visits tonight with a program led by the group singing Schneider numbers Drill Tarriers Boating Song Courtship Three Glasses Estudiantina Waltzes Man in the Moon Imo gene Donahue a Drinking Medley and Fair Harvard. Orchestral works feature Strauss Weber Liszt Wagner Herold and Jal. Mme Januschowsky appears as soloist for Friday evening.
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Harvard Glee Club
Music Hall
Schneider
Imogene Donahue
Harvard
Strauss
Weber
Liszt
Wagner
Herold
Jal
Mme. Januschowsky
Mixed witty notes on culture and tabloids in broad strokes
A collage of humorous excerpts from public discourse. References include American exhibits at Paris, female typewriters, Punch cartoons, Whitman poems, the Samoa disaster survivors, a Liverpool to Philadelphia quip on royal flushes, and a Philadelphia joke duel over proper diction ending with a local judge’s adequate sentence.
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Paris
Buffalo Bill
Connecticut
Sullivan
Kilrain
Cronin
Walt Whitman
Portland Oregonian
Navy Department
San Francisco
Harper’s Bazar
John L. Sullivan
Kirain
Philadelphia
Mr. Lynch
Mr. O’donough
Kate
O’donough
Lynch
John Gilbert Reminiscences of an 1820s Stage Career
In a December 1878 diary excerpt Gilbert recalls starting on stage at 18 with trials before a censoring committee, debuting at Tremont Theatre on November 28, 1828, with Mrs. Duff and Edwin Forrest in early roles. He traces his vocation through tours, notes Boston as birthplace, 1810, and cites South and West travel shaping his craft before later Tremont and Bowery years.
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John Gilbert
Gilbert
New York Herald
Jaffier
Venice
Edward Mortimer
Shylock
Tremont Theatre
Edwin Forrest
Burton
South
Anthony Absolute
Master Walter
Boston
Charlotte Cushman
Richmond Street
Pes
Dornton
Tremont
Kalloch
Bowery
Miss Mildred Fuller Stars in Dreams at Wells College
At Wells College the year featured the three act play Dreams in the Morgan homestead drawing room. Miss Mildred Fuller played Elsie the dreamer and earned wide praise. She is Chief Justice Fuller of Washington’s daughter, a tall blonde with graceful bearing and a poised, winning manner. She plans to study law under her father after graduation.
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Wells College
Mildred Fuller
Morgan Homestead
Miss Fuller
Elsie
Fuller
Washington
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Far East
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North Shore
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Joe Jefferson
Manchester
Lyman Beecher
Maria
the Fine Arts
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Bullard-Rotch
New Bedford
West End
Council of the Association
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Market Streets
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Victoria
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Philadelphia Press
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Cleveland
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Maggie
Ruthie
Lizzie
Dana
Sherman
West Point
Marshall P. Wilder
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