Return of Signor Salvini at Park Theatre in The Gladiator
Italian stage notes salute Signor Salvini's farewell run in The Gladiator at the Park Theatre with powerful Spartan paths and the famed cry Figlia mia. Lucius Henderson and others fill supporting roles while stagecraft and orchestra draw sharp critique for excess and noise.
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Signor Salvini
Park Theatre
America
Veodamia
Lucius Henderson
Flavian
Tremonti Theatre
Mass political row over aldermen reappointments and tariff reform
The Boston State House scene features aldermen resisting mayoral reappointments, while iron manufacturers urge Congress to drop tariffs on ore coal and coke. The piece notes a bold push for ballot reform, with Senate approval but House and governor split, and predicts eventual success despite partisan resistance.
Ocean travel season opens easing New York bottlenecks
The new measures will take effect in New York and bring relief to thousands as the ocean travel season begins. The changes are expected to speed departures and improve passenger flow during the peak travel period.
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New York
Milford tariff clash shows village effort lacking promise
The Home Market Club failed to rally Milford in a planned protectionist push as a tariff reformer attended the meeting, triggering the audience to form a tariff reform club instead. Separately the House coinage committee struck out section six of the Wincom silver bill, shifting market control toward speculators and Treasury actions amid silver men’s demands.
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Milford
Home Market Club
Coinage Committee of the House
Wincom
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
Treasury
Treasury of
Congress
Quarantine Rules Modernized at American Ports
The new rule allows passenger steamships to be inspected upon arrival at any hour and proceed to the dock if healthy. Previously ships arriving after sunset faced next day delays, a winter nuisance. The change, prompted by electric lighting, aims to streamline entry similar to Liverpool practice.
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New York
Boston
Liverpool
Custom House
Ballot Reform in Maryland Faces House Vote
Maryland Senate passed a ballot reform bill nearly unanimously and now the House of Delegates considers it. The measure faces amendments and possible veto by Governor Jackson. Critics fear lawmakers tied to Gor man may weaken it further despite advances over the old voting method. A New York Times correspondent flags broad public opinion backing reform.
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Maryland
Times
Senate
House of Delegates
Business Men’s Democratic Association of
Baltimore
Labor-saving machines and jobs in the modern factory
A New Hampshire factory showcases a sewing machine letting one girl sew 3000 buttons daily versus 300 by hand. The piece argues inventions lift labor power but may harm workers, notes broader employment gains with technology, and counters calls to curb duties with historical examples.
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New Hampshire
Hoop
Philadelphia and Boston praise Miss Marlowe amid New York critics
In Philadelphia and Boston there is admiration for Miss Marlowe despite stern New York press frowns. The Philadelphia Record notes critics confined themselves to innuendo on her youth and inexperience while comparing her Rosalind to Ada Rehan. The piece mocks the metropolitan chorus and hints at rural critics recording dramatic events.
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Philadelphia
Boston
Jutta Marlowe
New York
Philadelphia Record
Miss Marlowe
Rosalind
Ada Rehan
Boxes and stamps provoke street corner trials and fashion shifts
The piece mocks high mail box heights forcing people to stretch and endure awkward rescues at Somerset and Beacon. It notes the Sun’s ire over Post Office changes, hints at John Wanamaker’s life-insurance joke, and predicts fashions moving away from enormous hats as theatergoers brace for new season trends.
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Somerset
Beacon Streets
New York Bet Law Backfires As Betscome Debts
Under New York law aimed at curbing horse race betting a bet may now be recovered in court as a debt. Herbert Spencer notes the law may produce opposite results, while the Sons of the Revolution offer to fund a keystone for the Washington memorial arch in Washington Square if funds are raised, the Tribune calls it fitting. a misfitting keystone would ruin the arch.
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Carruth
Michael Mrrwan
New York Sun
JonHn Wawna
Sun
New York
Herbert Spencer
Sons of the Revolution
Washington Memorial
Washington Square
the Tribune
Tulips and crocuses bloom despite late-unfolding garden work
A Sunday morning survey of the Public Garden notes bulbs unearthed in chill air yet protected by mats, with early growth signaling spring. Beacon Street shows advanced crocuses behind warm brick walls, while a nautical tangent recalls a historical vessel tale and student letter thefts of shop signs.
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Beacon Street
Commonwealth Avenue
Harvard Students Target Theft Of Shop Sign Letters
A letter from Tavener urges courts to impose deterrent sentences for students at Harvard who steal letters from shop signs to assemble words for a “letters” society. He notes the ease of detection with detachable signs and appeals for student action to condemn and curb the practice to prevent disrepute to the institute and harm to shopkeepers.
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Harvard
Taverner
Shaun Rhue at the Globe on St Patrick's night draws packed house
The Globe Theatre presented Shaun Rhue to a full crowd on St Patrick's night with Joseph Murphy star in the title role. Maurice Hefford as Lawyer Waddy and Belle Melville as Hate Donovan delivered strong support as Murphy impressed with Irish wit and brogue.
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Shaun Rhue
THE
GLOBE
Globe Theatre
St. Patrick’s Night
Joseph Murphy
Maurice Hefford
Waddy
Belle Melville
Hate Donovan
Mr. Murphy
Robson in The Henrietta Impresses Boston Critics
Boston theater review notes Stuart Robson’s final week in The Henrietta at Hollis Street Theatre. Frank Mordaunt shines as Vunalstone, outperforming the original in key moments, while Emma Waders struggles with stage presence and unclear delivery. The cast overall garners praise for scene detail and pace. On Monday Marlowe leads As You Like It.
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MR. Robson
Stuart Robson
Hollis Street Theatre
Robson
W.H. Crane
Crane
Nicholas Vunalstone
Frank Mordaunt
Mr. Mordaunt
Boston
Emma Waders
James E. Wilson
Edward J. Ratcliffe
Henrietta
Miss Marlowe
The Burlesque at the Tremont Theatre Triumphs
The London Gaiety company completes its third week with Faust Up to Date to a full house. Florence St John returns from illness to deliver graceful singing and acting. Lennen as Mephisto charms with Killaloe and a new stage song drawing encores. Farewell shows are already selling well for next week.
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Tremont Theatre
London Gaiety
Faust
Florence St. John
LE. J
Second Week of A Brass Monkey At Boston Theatre
The Boston Theatre crowd enjoyed Hoyt's Brass Monkey yet again praising its clever though noisy satire on superstition. Marion and Flora Walsh lead a strong cast In a piece considered better than earlier efforts while Wilson Barrett and Miss Eastlake begin a one week farewell engagement with Ben-My-Chree presented in refined, detailed fashion.
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Otello
Mechanics’ Hall
Desdem Mond
Mme
Alt Emilia
Synnerbiz Jago
Cassio
Weer Eeenes
Signor Bielto Lodovico
Signor
Castel Mty
Momano
Payne
Boston Teatre
Verdi
Arrigo Boito
Mefistofele
Signor Boito
Shakspere
Tago
Aida
Desdemona
Mme. Albani
Emilia
Addio
Signor del Puente
Boston
Jugo
Mac. Albani
Tamagno
Signor Perugini
Albani
del Puente
Patti
Rossini
Hoyt
Marion
Flora Walsh
Wilson Barrett
All the Comforts of Home Still Plays at Museum
The new play at the Museum moves into its third week with strong crowds and no planned end date. The troupe, led by Daly, delivers work that, while flawed, becomes compelling through execution. Notable performances come from Mason, Abbe, Wilson, Boniface, Clarke, Sheridan, O’Leary, and Campbell in roles beneath their usual stature.
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Daly
Messrs
Mason
Abbe
Wilson
Boniface
Mesdame
The Corsair at the Grand Opera House finale
The Corsair was presented last evening at the Grand Opera House by Rice's burlesque company and was enthusiastically received by a large audience. The scenery was gorgeous and the company fair. Harvard attendees filled the front rows and boxes. The production runs this week only before Miss Mand Banks appears next Monday.
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Grand Opera House
Rice
Harvard
Mand Banks
Methodist Social Union Banquet At Berkeley Hall
The Methodist Social Union monthly meeting and banquet drew a large crowd at Berkeley Hall. Professor Caleb T. Winchester of Wesleyan University spoke on Literature as an Agent of Christian Culture, followed by an engaging musical program from Boston University glee banjo and guitar clubs and readings by Fred W. Aganis.
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Methodist Social Union
Berkeley Hall
Caleb T. Winchester
Wesleyan University
Boston University
Fred W. Aganis
Odd Bits and Anecdotes From The Era
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Philadelphia Record
France
Ohio
Mo Bn
Princess of Wales
Wuld
Richard Itv
England
Barnard Castle
Durham
Gloucester
Percy Shelley
William Godwin
Forthcote
Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin
Épie
Percy Byssie Shelley
Miss Curan
Mary
St. Patrick
Rome
Bacchus
Trishman
Anastasia Parselles
New York
George Washington
General Sherman
Lafayette
Hamilton
Burr
Monuments to Mazzini Garibaldi in Florence Next Summer
King Humbert donates 200000 for a Mazzini monument. Monuments to Garibaldi and Victor Emmanuel to be unveiled in Florence next summer. Lord Stanley to depart for England on 26 inst and return to greet the Duke of Connaught in May.
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King Humbert
Mazzini
William Pinero
Folkestone
Eng
Garibalai
Victor Emanuel
Florence
Lord Stanley
Canada
England
Duke of Connaught
Louis Reissos
General Grant
Ewing
Evangelical Repository
J. D. Sands
Parker House Alarms Suspected as Human Error
Fire officials investigated two false alerts from Parker House box 729 and concluded human action, not a wired defect, sparked the alarms. Investigators believe hotel roof recreation led to a circuit by tying wires, and a detective has been hired to identify the culprit while wiring will be protected.
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Parker House
Flanders
Man Struck By Train Crushed Foot at Brookline Station
John Mathews age about twenty three of Newton Highlands was struck by an inbound Boston & Albany train near Brookline Cypress Street stations about 11:30 last night. His left foot was badly crushed and he was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
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John Mathews
Newton Highlands
Boston & Albany Road
Brookline
Cypress Street
Massachusetts General Hospital
Talmaze Wins Libel Verdict Against New York World
Former Assemblyman Daniel W. Talmaze secured a libel verdict of 20000 dollars against the New York World. The decision came in Brooklyn with the plaintiff alleging publication harmed his reputation and seeking damages.
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THE
WORLD
Brooklyn
Mareh
Daniel W. Talmaze
New York World
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