George Chapman and the limits of biographical criticism
James Russell Lowell, in Huntington Hall, examines the value and hazards of biographical detail in judging dramatists. He uses George Chapman as case study, noting Chapman’s life, travels, religious leanings, and friendships, and argues that a critic should temper personal gossip with focus on the works and context rather than scandal. He praises Chapman’s independence and links to Henry IV era France, while noting Chapman’s coarse comedies and his unsteady latinized diction.
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Kiron
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Spain
Prince Henry
Earl of Somerset
Lord Bacon
Chapman's Verse and Dryden's View of His Power
The article analyzes Chapman's dramatic and poetic style, noting his coarse view of love and women yet praising two passages in All Fools and The Gentleman Usher. It discussesChapman's vigor, occasional excesses, and Dryden's critiques, evaluating his English, originality, and the challenge of reading his complete works.
Proposals to Remove Four Boston Station Superintendents
Postmaster Corse proposes April 1 to designate four of twenty three station superintendents in the Boston district. David Reed to Brighton, Daniel Duhig to Cambridge, William Cate Jr to Chelsea, John Lewis to Jamaica Plain, replacing four named incumbents. Lewis and Duhig bring prior postal service experience and wartime service.
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Boston
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Brighton
Mary E. Day
Daniel T. Duhig
Cambridge
Orissa S. Bragdon
William H. Cate, Jr
Chelsea
Mary A. Crowell
John Lewis
Jamaica Plain
Hayward N. Fuller
Lewis
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Tobey
Gaston
Morse
Burnett
Railway Mail Service
Dame
New England
Thirty-eighth Regiment
Reed
Grand Army
Cate
Morse, Collins and Lovering
Alger
Freeman
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An advertisement for Mensman's Peptonized Breer Taste claims it is the only beef preparation preserving its full nutritional properties. It is said to aid digestion and general debility, supporting blood production and energy, and is marketed by Caswell, Hazard & Co. of New York and sold by druggists.
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Fifty Years Old: President Cleveland’s Semi Centenary
Washington reports mark the President turning fifty with public duties and floral tributes. Mrs Hoyt arrives at the White House as some observers note previous presidents reached fifty at various ages and predict an extra session of Congress amid chatter of a great hotel fire in Buffalo.
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Frightened Buffalo Visitors Amid Washington Fire Rumors
Visitors from Buffalo flood into Washington after a large fire at the Richmond Hotel sparks alarm. About 400 Buffalo area travelers fear for friends inside the hotel as reports of other fires circulate. Afternoon papers calm fears with full details, some Buffalo visitors depart to check on loved ones.
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Robinson declines New England interstate commerce post
Washington reports President will name interstate commerce commissioners soon with a New England choice. Ex Governor George D. Robinson, who twice declined the offer, met with President Cleveland and again declined citing uncertain tenure, inadequate salary, and loss of private prospects. The President expressed regret but would not press him.
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Plans for new iron caisson at Boston dry dock
Washington reports work to replace dilapidated wooden gates at Boston naval dry dock with a new iron caisson costing 31000 dollars. Construction to start soon while Secretary Whitney studies sites for two additional Atlantic Coast docks, with Brooklyn and Norfolk as leading contenders and a second location still undecided.
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Changes in the House Lobby Plan Meant to Ease Speaker Access
Washington March 18 Special Speaker Carlisle and Architect Clark reviewed a plan to reconfigure the House lobby by vacating the sergeant at arms room to create two communicating rooms for the appropriations committee and the Speaker. A door would connect the Speaker’s room to the lobby eliminating passage through crowded corridors. Clark notes central lobby construction required no law, though no formal authority exists for the changes, as agreement by key officials may suffice.
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Townshend Forecasts October Extra Session of Congress
Representative Townshend of Illinois says an extra session is likely in October to handle the deficiency and river and harbor bills before December. He argues the House should be organized and ready to work to avoid political distractions and that the tariff may require executive involvement.
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Rumor of Thurman Cabinet Offer Sparks Talk in Washington
In Washington on March 18 ex-Senator Thurman visited the President and held a lengthy private talk. Rumors spread that he might be offered the treasury secretary post, but those close to Thurman say he has no cabinet ambitions, has received no offer, and would not accept one.
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Alabama Claims Decision Sustains Drafts to Claimants
Washington March 18 Judge McCue solicitor of the Treasury sustains a prior ruling of Acting Secretary Fairchild. In all cases before the Court of Alabama Claims where Jerome Manning of Boston was interested and disbarred, the drafts should be delivered to the claimants.
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Court of Alabama Claims
Jerome Manning
Boston
Amusements in Boston Theatres Today
Boston venues list matinee and evening shows. Antoinette Rigaud at the Boston Museum. Genevieve Ward in A Queen's Favorite at Park Theatre. Conred opera company presents The Gypsy Baron at Hollis Street. Kerry Gow starring at Globe Theatre. Sparta cus with Robert Downing at Boston Theatre. Pick Gorman in Conrad at Elio. Howard Athenium offers star specialty company with matinee and evening performances.
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Park Theatre
Genevieve Ward
Hollis Street
Conred Opera Company
Globe Theatre
Joseph Murphy
Kerry Gow
Boston
Robert Downing
Auction Sale Schedule Today at Various Firms
Sales by auction listed for today include Stocks R. L. Day & Co at 11 30 a m Stocks Francis Henshaw & Co at noon and Oriental carpets and rugs by Leonard & Co at 3 p m.
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Marriages in Boston and nearby towns on March 14–16
In Boston and surrounding towns, marriages were performed on March 14 to 16. Lafayette A. Dinsmore married Lillian B. Burns in Boston. William H. Forrest wed Lucy J. Bennett. William G. Hunter Jr. married Billie A. Deaves in Dorchester. William Arthur Snow tied with Lydia S. Allan in Somerville.
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J. P
William H. Forrest
Lucy J. Bennett
Hunter—Deaves
Dorchester
John W. Ballantine
William G. Hunter, Jr
Deaths mostly in city and neighboring towns
A condensed death notices list records Edmund Carroll Margaret Deblois Almira Farnsworth Mary A Gorham Mary A Green Eliza Maria Judkins Mary wife of William Lovett H H Mitchell James Morrison Henry Hedge Mitchell Susan L Mathes Almira Nickerson Roger Powell James G Piper Edwin Read Edna M Weston all died in March in various cities and towns including Lowell Chelsea Cambridge East Boston Santa Barbara Roxbury Winthrop and Dublin New Hampshire with ages ranging from 2 to 86 years and noting several widows and family relations.
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Lowell
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Gorham
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Thomas J. Gorham
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Chelsea
Mary A. Green
Andrew Green
Judkins
Cambridge
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Lovett
Mary
William Lovett
Mitchell
H. H. Mitchell
Brockton
Morrison
Boston
James Morrison
Philadelphia
Henry Hedge Mitchell
James H. Mitchell
East Bridgewater
Mass
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Santa Barbara
Cal
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Durham
N. J
Nickerson
East Boston
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Joseph P. Nickerson
Powell
Roger Powell
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Dublin
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James G. Piper
Read
Roxbury
Edwin Read
Weston
Winthrop
Edna M
Washburn
Hannah E. Weston
New European Yachting Guide Book Published
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Notable New York Scenes Drawn by Two Local Authors
A praise filled excerpt notes the book’s brilliant pen pictures of New York scenes and witty handling of New York people. The authors are two well known local men who depict familiar settings with clear knowledge and perceptive view.
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