Boston Post Publishing Notices and Amusements Listing
The notice page lists subscription rates for daily and weekly editions, office addresses, and payment instructions. Amusements section enumerates multiple theaters in Boston with showtimes and titles such as Blue Jeans Aunt Jack A Man of the World A Brass Monkey Sunlight and Shadow A Cup of Tea Ship Ahoy Peck's Bad Boy Danl Boone Cynthia the Gypsy Queen and the Boston Symphony Orchestra program details.
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Gone
Washington Street
Jack
Boston Theatre
Boston Museum
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Hopkins Named to Superior Bench in Milbury Seat
The appointment of Joan Hopkins of Milbury to the Superior Bench in place of the late Judge Pittman will meet general approval as a fitting choice. Hopkins possesses wide experience and high attainments, with a strong standing in law and a notable scholarly temper.
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Joan Hopkins
Milbury
Pittman
Hopkins
McKinley Idea on Citizenship and Industrial Policy
The piece argues McKinley’s protection motive rests on foreigners lacking citizenship rights in the United States. Emerson warns against narrow focus as the weaver becomes the web. It suggests this view may be too fanciful to base practical industrial policy on.
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Mr. McKinley
United States
Emerson
Russia and France Forge Ambiguous Alliance Signal
The conferment of the Grand Cordon of the Order of St Andrew on President Carnot is treated as proof of a Russia France treaty. Details are undisclosed, but the move is seen as countering the Triple Alliance. The piece notes Italy's drift from Germany and Austria and hints at German concerns while speculating on Bismarck's possible return.
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Order of St. Andrew
Carnot
Russia
France
Italy
Germany
Austria
William
Bismmarck
Two Kinds of Tariff Debate by McKinley Advocates
The discussion centers on tariff aims with McKinley explaining that revenue tariffs collect at the custom house, while protective tariffs benefit producers. He argues foreigners do not pay these taxes directly and that both tariffs fail to provide direct revenue to consumers, yet their destination differs: government versus manufacturers.
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Mr. McKintey
United States
Custom House
Mr. McKinley
Morse Named Permanent Chairman At Tremont Temple
The Republican League chose Hon. Extran A. Morse as permanent chairman at Tremont Temple yesterday. The selection was praised as fitting and symbolic of the party's intellectual standard and aims, with Morse praised for voice and language reflecting Republican principles.
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Extran A. Morse
Tremont Temple
Republican Party
Second Annual Convention of the Republican State League
The article notes the convention of the Republican State League of Massachusetts and the permanent chairman’s address, praising Morse’s hostility to Harvard University. It argues the gathering shows a widening gulf between current Massachusetts Republicanism and its traditional educational influences, labeling the event as opera bouffe politics.
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Republican State League of Massachusetts
League
Morse
Harvard University
Ballot Reform Passes in Maine Amid Maine GOP Split
In Maine ballot reform succeeded after many obstacles while New Hampshire stalled. The Maine law mirrors Massachusetts with party grouped candidacy on the ballot and a 1 percent threshold for party nomination. Opposition came from Republicans. Democratic votes and media support aided passage. The Bangor Whig and Courier criticized GOP minority efforts.
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New Hampshire
Maine
New England
Massachusetts
Republican Party
Portland
Bourtelle
Bangor
Republican Party of
House
Portland Press
Sale of Railroad Stock and Public Rights
The public has rights in railroads beyond other corporations because railroads are common carriers. Regulation of rates and dividends reflects this public interest, ensuring reasonable accommodations and preventing price abuse when services are essential. State oversight aims to balance public needs with carrier costs and privileges.
Public Roads Dividend Policy Reconsidered for Old and New Lines
A discussion argues public tolerance for high dividends on road company capital. It notes 10 percent after taxes equates to about 12 percent before, reflecting taxes and original capital. The piece questions whether high rates are prudent for new roads and for additional capital in established lines when market prices indicate less need.
President Elior Highlights Elective Education Reform
President Elior argues Harvard leads the growing elective studies system spread from grammar schools to colleges. He warns of risks of one sided development but cites Harvard's advisory committee and the Western influence as strengthening undergraduates. He stresses specialization balanced with broad knowledge and praises the Western student drive.
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Elior
Cambridge
West
Harvard
Exsor
Darwin
Entor
Massachusetts
Smuggling Scheme Noted By Clergy Members
The New York Evening Post highlights a circular circulated to clergymen by ecclesiastical furnishers. It describes a plan exploiting steamship low fares and high clothing prices abroad to tempt shipments at much lower domestic costs, suggesting a way to bypass higher prices.
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New York Evening Post
Clerical Furnishers Propose Job on Uncle Sam
The circular urges clerical clients to use a loophole in tariffs by ordering from abroad to secure a ready outfit on arrival in London. It questions how many American voters supported the tariff that enables such schemes, while noting English views on copyright and the clash of national books in the market.
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Uncle Sam
London
Evening Post
Gates on railroad cars threaten safety on Old Colony line
In a letter from Boston dated March 23, 1891, a daily Old Colony Providence division rider argues gates on car platforms force exits only to the leaving side, creating danger as trains meet at stations. He says the old system allowed safe exits from either side and urges publicity to stop the change.
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Providence
Old Colony
Jamaica Plain
Old Colony Road
Boston
Boston Musings on Spring Return and Dog Show Farce
A Boston columnist marvels at spring migrants returning from the South and jokes about the dog show season. He rails at canine quarrels, notes tricks like dyeing spots on dogs, and recalls Scribsen the playwright discussing a comic tale of second hand clothes and a Prince Albert coat.
Mixed-Notes on Press, People and Oddities
A collage of brief items questions fashion, publishing rivals, public morals, and odd anecdotes. Notable mentions include Heinemann & Balestier as rivals to Tauchnitz, a Berlin offer for Paulus Boulangism, nurse demographics in marriage, a Paris burglary of Napoleon’s gray overcoat, Philadelphia molasses kerosene tanks, and a Floyd county pupil who swallowed part of a dictionary.
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MacGallaster
Puck
Paulus
Berlin
Boston
Texas
M. Cheval
Paris
New York
Philadelphia
New York Sun
Mark ‘Iwain
Bryn Mawr College
Mary Ann
Floyd County
Tom
Messiah Oratorio Delights Dedham Pupil Chorus
Dedham March 25 The Messiah was performed at Memorial Hall by High School pupils under Samuel W Cole with Mrs Patrick Walker Gertrude Edmunds George T Parker Myron W Whitney Abby Clarke Ford and members of the Germania Orchestra The chorus about 100 strong showed precise attack strong tone and refined phrasing The Boston soloists delighted and the crowd enjoyed the performance Cole praised Joyce sub-master for aid and the study has run since September.
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Dedham
Handel
Memorial Hall
Samuel W. Cole
Patrick Walker
Gertrude Edmunds
George T. Parker
Myron W. Whitney
Abby Clarke-Ford
Germania Orchestra
Fatal Accident at Chelsea Claims John Whale
John Whale 30, a lumber yard worker for George D. Emery of Chelsea, died instantly when logs slipped while piling. He was crushed by the heavy timbers, at his home on 55 Medford Street he leaves a widow and one child as next of kin.
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Chelsea
John Whale
George D. Emery
Medford Street
Somerville Legislation and Fire Dept Controversy
Somerville votes to abolish the Mystic Rifle Range used by Company M Eighth Regiment and sell the site as dangerous. Fire Chief Hopkins submits annual appointments, William McLane is elected foreman of Hook and Ladder, but the chief installs a Melville kicker as driver foreman and clerk, prompting opposition and surprise among long time department members. Boundary perambulation with Boston is ordered into effect.
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Somerville
Mystic
F. Backus
Boston
Hopkins
Fire Department
W. A. Perry
Henry Burns
Burns
Department
Hook and Ladder Company
William McLane
Melville Kicker
Rhode Island lawmakers face vote on constitution change
This morning in the Senate the joint resolution proposing an amendment to require a plurality vote for elected offices under the state constitution was voted down for this session. In the House the resolution for a constitutional convention submission to voters was indefinitely postponed.
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Rhode Island
Providence
Senate
House
Grant Monument Fund seeks state grant for Grant monument
New York March 25 resolutions adopted by the Grant Monument Association urge the Legislature to appropriate 500000 of the state direct tax refunded by the United States for erecting a monument to General Grant at Riverside Park. A committee will be sent to Albany to push the plan.
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Grant Monument Fund
New York
Grant Monument Association
United States
General Grant
Riverside Ark
Albany
Odorless Dump Carts Boost City Street Cleaning
The new system in Chicago streets under Mr Carter emphasizes odorless dump carts and mobile crews. Red barrel carts gather litter in designated blocks with forward scouts, while regular dump carts reset empties. A yellow Flanigan cart trial aids wet garbage, and daily routines run from 4 to 6 am with water, sweepers, and dung carts patrolling markets and business districts.
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Carter
Boylston
Court Streets
Washington and Tremont
Chicago
Milwaukee
New York
Dover Street
One Year's Work at the Temporary Home for Working Women
The 1890 annual report reviews the Home's founding purpose and self supporting model. It notes women pay in work, most stay one month, and routines emphasize finding fair employment, dignity, and continued support after leaving. Readings give counts: 373 admitted, 162 placed permanently, 256 to day service, 23 523 meals, 7 130 lodgings, receipts 5363, expenses 4170, balance 1133, with thanks for prior aid and appeals for further gifts.
LIGHTED BY ELECTRICITY Chief Webber’s Novel Wagon Feature
Chief Webber equips a wagon with electric lanterns powered by a battery stored on the floor. The system, installed at the engine 26 house on Mason Street, uses a ceiling wire and switches for control. The battery charges when not in use and can power the lamps for fifteen hours, delivering bright light for street travel. It is claimed to be unique in the country.
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Webber
Mason Street
FLOWERS THAT BLOOM IN THE SPRING SHOW OPENS
The Massachusetts Horticultural Society announces its grand annual spring flower show at Horticultural Hall next week starting Tuesday. The event, expected to exceed past exhibitions, follows a favorable growing season with florists displaying abundant Easter displays over four days across both halls.
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Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Horticultural Hall
Grand Society
New York Stocks Closed Friday on Good Friday
It is announced that interest on the second mortgage bonds of Western New York & Pennsylvania due April 1 will be paid in script at 5 percent per annum. The New York Stock Exchange will be closed on Good Friday.
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New York
New York & Pennsylvania
New York Stock Exchange
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