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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1887
Page
4
A collage of quips and items from the era covers weather pains Barnum politics and theater humor. It mentions a Cannes earthquake refuge Mile. Van Zandt, shad season, alderman glove costs, and a running gag about a phenomenal pitcher.
G B Boston argues that tariff reform must be pushed directly by the Treasury Secretary in person before Congress to avoid bill strangulation. He urges public debate to reveal public demand and compel Congress to act. March 14, 1837.
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The article notes an assassination attempt on the Russian czar near the anniversary of Alexander II’s death and discusses Liberal home rule plans. It cites Gladstone’s stance and Round Table Conference rumors, with Chamberlain’s demands complicating possible concessions. The piece reflects unrest over Irish policy and European monarchy risks.
Reports from Ireland describe growing disorder in southern counties with clashes on land as the plan of campaign scars property. The Ponsoby estate at Youghal is cited as a battleground and questions arise over the Bankruptcy Court powers. Public feeling sharpens while the National League supports law and order, yet unrest may soon escalate.
The Maine legislature tightens liquor law enforcement with a fixed salary for the state commissioner, confirms penalties including thirty days imprisonment for a first offence, tightens bonds, taxes illegal sales evidence, limits druggists use to medicines, and bans cider as a beverage.
After years of debate Connecticut enacts a Sunday rail law signed by the Governor. The measure allows mail and certain trains deemed by the railroad commissioners for public necessity or freight preservation. It keeps the Boston to New York corridor open while prohibiting passenger service on certain reduced-ticket schemes.
The remarks imply that if wicked men ride on Sunday they must pay for it, suggesting a compromise with railroads by compensating for cutting off Sunday excursion trains.
A Boston local train wreck near a city bridge claimed many lives and left over twice as many wounded. Investigators consider broken rail or structural fault probable, with public interest and safety reforms anticipated.
The article notes that despite incomplete harbor and coast defense plans, substantial steps are underway to rebuild the navy. Within three years twelve cruisers four gunboats and five monitors will be constructed with speeds up to modern limits, plus two million dollars for harbor batteries and 126 heavy rifled guns. The plan claims no new taxes and criticizes prior Senate proposals as wasteful.
A Chicago resident Miles Cigneu ran a small grocery with his wife in charge at closing time he visited the barber shop and was later brought home badly shot the narrative highlights a devoted wife and a grim turning point in a city tale.
Captain McMickan of the Cunard steam ship Umbria refutes a London Times letter alleging gambling in the smoking room on the last homeward voyage. He allows card play for gentlemen with precautions to keep gamblers out and maintains order, noting some signatories apologized afterward.
In Boston I witness the Forest Hills rail crash’s impact on strangers and friends alike. A fellow veteran recalls Gettysburg while a congressman’s aide shows political pressure and public ambition behind the scenes. The piece contemplates sympathy, courage, and the tangled motives of public life.
The Boston Chamber Music Society concluded its season in Association Hall with a Septet by Hummel and an octet by Schubert featuring leading players. Despite Miss Gertrude Franklin’s illness, Baermann's masterful pianoforte solo and a strong Campanari quartet performance impressed the audience, while critics praised the series for elevating interest in chamber music and urged better ticket etiquette next season.
The funeral ceremonies for Mr. Beecher set a wholesome example by avoiding crape and mourning tokens. Flowers replaced drapings in a tender innovation likely to gain general adoption, as praised by the Philadelphia Press.
Report from Providence quotes a belief that England will offer large concessions to the United States on fisheries to achieve a lasting settlement. The only concession needed, it is said, begins by teaching Canada civility.
John Sherman denies political significance of his Southern trip in a Philadelphia Times item. The remark hints that the fishes may go on land to feed, a colorful metaphor reflecting local sentiment about the visit.
The Charleston News and Courier notes President Cleveland will be 50 next Friday and receives praise for life’s success. A grateful nation hopes his days extend to 100 years and he never grows old.
The National Opera Company presented Nero by Anton Rubinstein at the Metropolitan Opera House in English for the first time in the U.S. as a grand staging with robust orchestral and choral performance. Cast featured Candidus Nero Ludwig Vinder Pierson Epicharis Van Zanten Judl Chrysa with Thomas conducting. The work, praised for its melodic beauty and dramatic structure, drew strong acclaim for music, singing, and scenery.
Genevieve Ward and W H Vernon headline a clever Sunday Park Theatre revival The Queen’s Favorite an English adaptation of Scribe’s comedy by Sydney Grundy features engaging wit brisk intrigue and strong performances from Ward Vernon Tyndale Kellogg and English The piece centers on Duchess of Marlborough and Henry St John amid Queen Anne’s court with Friday’s Forget-Me-Not announced.
The Connied English company staged The Gipsy Baron at Hollis Street last evening. Sandor Barinkay's romance shifts from Arsena to Saji before discovering she is a princess, ending happily. Music pleased with popular airs. Laura Bellini and Harry De Lorme drew praise. Jacques Kruger supplied comedy. Hussar marches noted.
Dick Gorman and his comedy company presented the play at the Bijou Theatre last night. Gorman starred as Conrad with Lizzie Goode as Elsie Duncan and the cast delivered smooth performances and general satisfaction with many excellent points.
Robert Downing opens a week at the Boston Theatre in Spartacus the Gladiator. He delivers a manly sincere and vigorous performance with growing nuances. The supporting company shines and the elaborate scenic effects receive praise.
The Howard Atheneum presented a strong variety program opening its week. Isabela Ware showcased sleigh bells, the Polaski brothers provided high humor, Huey drew steady applause, and Chevalier Ira Paine with Mrs. Ira Paine closed with marksmanship.
The Kerry Gow presented at the Globe Theatre last evening drew a large crowd and favorable notices. The piece features Mr Murphy and the Gow as a pair, with a planned St Patrick’s Day divorce announced for Thursday and Shaun Rhue to follow for the week. At Camden Me a town meeting approved sharing half the cost of surveying a railroad to Rockland with the prospective railroad company.
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