Theatre notes preview a busy week of light opera and drama
The week centers on Colonel McCaull's Park company reviving Falka with a star lineup of Marion Manola Josephine Knapp Laura Joyce Bell Hubert Wilke Digby Bell and DeWolt Hopper. Shaughraun Donagh Kerry Gow and Nero are among other planned pieces with Mather Sullivan and Mansfield shaping high profile productions.
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Colonel McCaull
Falka
Mesdames
Marion Manola
Josephine Knapp
Laura Joyce Bell
Messrs
Hubert Wilke
Digby Bell
DeWolt Hopper
Boston Through Dust and Theatre Happenings of Spring
The writer notes remaining street dust from last season, ongoing repairs, and relief from water department paving work. He observes newsboys trading dime novels in Williams Court and comments on dog ribbons and guard dogs. New York theatre plans for summer include Eugene Tompkins at Fifth Avenue and various operatic and dramatic offerings with critique of Ellen Terry's acclaim.
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Water Department
New York
Eugene Tompkins
Fifth Avenue
Sydney Rosenfeld
Union Square
John Lyndh
Dockstader
Washington
German Anarchists and Socialists React to Emperor William Death
Boston commentary notes that German anarchists and socialists in the area seize on Emperor William's death to air their views. It argues such outbursts are a comfort in free speech yet childish, as the system endures beyond the ruler and insults to the late Kaiser affect nothing.
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William
Chicago
Joan Most
Wilhelm becomes King of Prussia and German Emperor
The death of the king makes FriedRICH Wilhelm ruler of Prussia and German Emperor. The 1871 constitution fixes the title to the King of Prussia, with Bismarck’s announcement confirming the succession. Regency only if the emperor is incapacitated, while the crown prince gains importance in his father’s absence.
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Friedrich Wilhelm
Prussia
Germany
Versailles
Reichstag
Bismarck
Wilhelm
Republicans Split Over Crossy High License Bill
The New York Assembly Republicans repeat last year’s error by turning Crossy’s temperance measure into a party pledge. At a 64 member caucus seven opposed the motion, and the split signals potential veto risk from the Democratic Governor. The episode risks public confidence as party machinery drives the bill.
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New York Assembly
Crossy
Crosby
Resolutions Stir Debate On Free Trade And Shipowners
The Journal rebukes sarcasm over Boston Chamber of Commerce talk on free trade logic. It argues restoring the American merchant marine requires ships for New England captains, not dismissing mariners, and a tariff reform to open markets and rely on reducing burdens rather than subsidies.
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Boston Chamber of Commerce
Maine
Cape Cod
Chamber of Commerce
New England
Bill Before Committee Seeks Military Affairs Increase
A bill currently sits in the committee on military affairs of the national House. It promises to increase funding or scope, aiming to bolster defense capabilities and related programs.
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Committee On Military Affairs
National House
Signal Corps Promotion Bill Aims to Equalize Ranks
A proposed measure seeks to raise signal corps officers to pay and allowances of army grades, appoint majors and captains from the army line, assign competent second lieutenants to line duty, and place the corps on par with engineers and ordnance for promotions, addressing long standing injustices and boosting efficiency.
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Signal Corps
Army
Secretary of War
Engineer Corps
Ordnance Corps
Kaiser Wilhelm dies Legacy of a united Germany and its ruler
The death of Kaiser Wilhelm I is noted as marking a secure, ascendant reign beloved by his people. He united Germany under strong leadership with Bismarck and Moltke shaping history, while his son Friedrich Wilhelm may temper power with popular sympathy and uncertain policy.
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Europe
Wilhelm
Ander den Linden
Berlin
Frispricu the Great
Bismarck
von Moltke
Germany
Bis-Marck
Friedrich Wilhelm
Dismarck
Friederich Wilhelm
Young Prince Wilhelm May Lead Policy as Regent
The text discusses the looming regency after his father's death and speculates on Prince Wilhelm's likely stance. It notes a possible leaning toward aggression and military glory, while acknowledging youth may curb extremes. It also warns that Kaiser Wilhelm II's death could spark European unrest unless Bismarck's influence persists.
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Wilhelm
Bismarck
Europe
Kaiser Wilhelm
Red tape and sealing wax in U.S. government offices
A congressional report led by Senator Cockrell exposes how top government work relies on a maze of clerks and repeated initials, stamps, and jackets. It calls for commissions from the War and Treasury secretaries to streamline procedures and reduce bureaucratic waste.
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Europe
Cockrell
Washington
Congress
Land Office
Register of the Treasury
Treasury Department
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Treasury
Cleveland
United States
The World Against Her Review Sparks Debate
Critics in New York condemn La Tosca while public taste spikes interest in Miss Fanny Davenport’s performance. The piece notes the paradox of censorship elevating a drama deemed immoral by censors.
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New York
Sophonisba
the World and Herald
New York World
Miss Davenport
Land
New York Mirror
Fanny Davenport
M. Sarpon
Critics mockery despite Ellen Terry’s lasting popularity
A New York correspondent derides effusive praise of Ellen Terry at a reception. He notes her beauty and dreamy charm yet calls the gush near absurd, arguing that such flattery has not undermined her appeal or popularity.
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New York
Miss Terry
Ellen “Terry
Terry
Manuscripts Found in Stratford Guildhall May Probe Shakespeare
Old papers uncovered in a Stratford upon Avon Guildhall chamber may hold allusions or facts about Shakspere. The find could rank among the century’s notable literary events if valuable, though unlikely to support or favor Mr Donnelly’s cipher theory of authorship.
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Stratford-on-Avon
Mr. Donnelly
Maas concert at Miller Mall ends four part series
Louis Maas presented the final chamber recital with the Kneisel quartet on strings and the Rubinstein piano viola sonata Brahms quintet in F minor. Kneisel caused some errors in Beethoven’s B flat trio but overall reading remained precise and spirited.
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Maas
Louis Maas
Miller Mall
Beethoven
Rubinstein
Brahms
Kneisel
Social notes on leaders and dignitaries across politics and business
Personal phil armour hosts regular dinners with department heads while Chicago Burlington & Quincy General Manager Stone, age 37, advances through the company. Mrs. West of Kentucky, born Sneed, is a Missouri senator’s wife from an old Kentucky family. Washington insiders enjoy confections at the House candy stand as Phelps Reed and Houk sample sweets. McCulloch, 80, sports brown hair and whiskers with minimal gray. Count Okuma, Japan’s foreign minister, has never traveled abroad and speaks no foreign language except with Prince Sanjo. J D Ghiselin of Norfolk visits Boston. he mentors literary circles and meets with Lee & Shepard. Joseph Chamberlain, visiting the U.S., was guarded by Pinkerton detectives paid by the State Department.
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Phil Armour
Stone
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Road
West
Missouri
Kentucky
Sneed
Washington
William Walter Phelps
Tom Reed
Judge Houk
Tennessee
McMillin
Hugh McCulloch
Count Okuma
Prince Sanjo
Empire
J. D. Ghiselin
Norfolk
South
Boston
Ghiselin
North
Massachusetts
Lee & Shepard, Publishers
Milk Street
Joseph Chamberlain
Pinkerton
Department of State
Boit Exhibition Opens with Diverse Impressionist Works
EF D Boit Jr debuts in Doll Richards gallery with thirty five oil paintings and thirty seven water colors in a vivid impressionistic style. EB L Green plans showings at J Eastman Chase gallery next week promising one of season’s most agreeable displays.
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EF. D. Boit, Jr
Doll & Richards
Boit
Co. EB. L. Green
J. Eastman Chase
The Spoils System Then and Now in Massachusetts
In a Walpole letter dated March 9, a defender analyzes the spoils system from Jackson to Civil War eras, arguing the Marcy rule varied by era. He compares Republican and Democratic practices, cites a September committee tally on federal posts in Massachusetts, and urges continued civil service reform.
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Jackson
William L. Marcy
United States Senate
Marcy
Tyler
Fillmore
Benton
de ‘Tocqueville
Quincy Adams
Adams
General Jackson
Washington
Massachusetts
John D. Long
Cleveland
Long
Maine
Democratic State Committee
Rep
Dem
Customs Service
Eens
Postoffice Department
Ordnance Department
Navy Yard
Aaialolala
Boston
Customs
Walpole
Pithy notes on world manners and distant wonders
A collage of trivial curiosities and singable tidbits from politics, sport, travel, and society. It mentions a cockney letter, Berlin beer, pugilism, tea in Russia, Randoph county wonders, and Ug Yee Yam, a beautiful newcomer from China in San Francisco, all in breezy, anecdotal style.
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Eastes
Germany
Massachusetts Senate
Berlin
Australia
Sullivan
Mitchell
Ned Rice
Richmond
Libby Prison
Randolph County
West Virginia
Rhode Island
Mt. Bayard
Wilson
Scott
Roaring Creek
United States
Winchester Park
Rockies
Ug Yee Yam
San Francisco
Lee Kong Yon
Wonmin
China
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