Cecilia Concert Highlights Dvorak Stabat Mater
Dvorak's Stabat Mater formed the Cecilia concert at Music Hall with Mrs Jennie Patrick-Walker and Miss Howse as soloists, and George J Parker tenor. The performance drew praise for the chorus, orchestra under Mr Lang, and Miss How's Inflammatus, though critics note the work's somber tone and limited major-key moments.
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Cecilia
Dvorak
Music Hall
Jennie Patrick-Walker
Rien Mary Howse
Cuceus
George J. Parker
Fua Gee
Des Momeni
Cvceses
Veceso
Qgme
E. Cutter, Jr
Hiram Hall
Lang
Boston Post Publishing Co Alerts Readers and Subscriptions
Publisher notices outline subscription rates, mailing address, and payment methods. Editorial policy requires full name and address with submissions, rejects not returned, no anonymous communications accepted.
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Post Publishing Company
New York
Broadway
Wall Street
Bridgman, Birmingham & Co
Washrnetton Orrick
Corcoran
Fifteenth Street
Esa Ae
A Simple Remedy for Municipal Affairs
A Boston long article notes a remedy for city evils from a proponent with municipal experience. It favors extending mayoral control to improve supervision without new laws, enhancing the existing charter framework rather than creating a Board of Public Works.
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Board of Public Works
Edwin A Curtis Elected City Clerk After Council Vote
The Common Council elected Edwin A Curtis as City Clerk in agreement with the Board of Aldermen. The piece criticizes partisanship in the contest and notes Curtis lacks experience but may prove capable in the demanding role with the new ballot system. Supporters praise his legal knowledge and diligence.
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Edwin A. Curtis
Curtis
Clean sweep starts in railway mail service marks civil service reform test
The piece argues that after May first the railway mail division will be purged of Democrats as Clarkson removes Democratic division superintendents and fills posts with party loyalists. It warns that this would undermine civil service reform even if reforms stop at the fourth class postmasters, and questions possible reinstatement of inefficient workers without exams.
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Civil Service
Clarkson
Washington
Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Fitler
Boss McManes
Field
The
Telegraph
Ind
Times
Ind. Dem
Press
Quay
New York Slugfest Darkens Washington Centennial Plan
The piece notes New York divisions over centennial celebrations for Washington threaten national respect for the event. It cites exclusive tendencies of the centennial committee and a hostile Legislature rushing a grandstand appropriation. Public sentiment views local quarrels as inappropriate for a national festival.
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Washington
New York
Waltham Charter Tinkering Attacked by State Senate
The State Senate rejected advisory input from independent Republicans on altering Waltham’s city charter for temporary political gain. Waltham’s government is a single-board aldermen system with twenty one members, three from each ward. Though the city leans Republican, the latest election gave Democrats a board majority.
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State Senate
Waltham
Board of Aldermen
Wal tham Party Reform Moves 7 of 21 Aldermen Elected At Large
The article notes party managers urged changing the charter to elect seven of twenty one aldermen at large to shield Republicans from nominating errors. Senators Sprague and Hathorne denounced the move, but the Senate granted the Waltham machine the request. It is described as petty yet typical of this year’s legislation.
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Sprague
Hathorne
Senate
Waltham Party
End of a Strike In Fall River Mills Run as Usual
The Fall River mills operate normally with few exceptions after a two week weavers strike that caused no large disruptions. The peaceful, largely uneventful protest ended without clear gains for workers while manufacturers kept to their positions, some wage concessions made, and calls for arbitration and improved railway safety urged.
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Fall River
Massachusetts
Weavers
State Board of Arbitration and Conciliation
Protection of Passengers Deepens Grade Crossing Debate
The railroad committee of the Legislature advances the grade crossing issue by proposing a three engineer commission to study further and publish conclusions by March. The prior inquiry focused on suburban crossings where dangers and costs are greatest, aiming to guide immediate action and long term legislation.
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Railroad Committee
Mayor's Conferences Under Fire by Critics
Observers note repeated ridicule of monthly city department conferences with the Mayor. Proponents praise the system for preventing open street openings and promoting economy, while critics emphasize reduced public information and publicity on health, fire, paving, and other departments.
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James M. Bue- Bee
Richarpson
O’ Brien
Barrett Calls for American Plays to Prove Dramatic Patriotism
Lawrence Barrett publicly declares his belief in the American dramatist and seeks an American play to attest his sincerity. He notes past native works Yorick's Love and Francesca di Rimini show his patriotism, but criticizes current American plays for poor technique and lack of dramatic sense, predicting slow improvement in artistry.
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Lawrence Barrett
Monte Carlo Prosperity Amid Price Of Loss
The report notes Monte Carlo won 750000 dollars last month making the season the most prosperous in the resort's history. It adds twenty one self inflicted deaths in two months, a grim counterpoint that will draw attention to the casino city despite lacking a warning effect.
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Monte Carlo
A Simple Remedy for City Hall Reform
A Boston letter argues for a mayor’s staff of two to three capable secretaries to supervise daily department operations. The plan, unsanctioned by new commissions, would monitor accounts, purchases, and expenditures, report to the mayor, and aim for accountability within thirty days.
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Sir
Board of Public Works
O’brien
Board of Works
Boston
Kirkpatrick's Bill Defeated in Senate on Reciprocity
Ottawa March 28 The Senate defeated Kirkpatrick's bill by 34 to 26 providing for reciprocity in wrecking in Canadian inland waters. The measure had recently passed the House of Commons.
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Kirkpatrick
Ottawa
Ont
Senate Today
House of Comons
Sculpture as a Path to Boston Society Homes
The essay praises decorative sculpture on homes as a refined trend in Boston linking European taste and American practice. It cites Meigs and the Ames families, warns against cheap imports and papier mache, and argues that modest panels can inspire native sculptors and elevated architecture. The obituary notes James Hovey of Chelsea, beloved Phillips School headmaster renowned for teaching ideas over rote memorization and intimate mountain travels with pupils.
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Europe
Meigs
Pension Office
Washington
New York
Governor Ames
Boston
Frederick L. Ames
Dartmouth Street
Rome
White Mountain
Appointment of Allen Thorndike Rice Provokes Critique
The Boston Transcript criticizes Allen Thorndike Rice a 33 year old figure who last sought a congressional seat in New York City politics. The piece accuses him of turning the North American Review into a partisan muddy outlet.
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Allen Thorndike Rice
New York City
Boston Transcript
Lincoln for England and Grant for Austria Nominated
The New York Evening Post argues the appointments of Robert I Lincoln as minister to England and Colonel Fred Grant as minister to Austria are respectable and creditable but not outstanding choices. It notes Lincoln is a young lawyer with room to grow and that Phelps surpasses him in culture and intellect, while Franklin Grant’s suitability is judged by similar standards.
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Robert ‘I. Lincoln
England
Lincoln
Fred Grant
Austria
Phelps
K. Lowell and
N. Y
Gladsby
Gibson
Vienna
Grant
Belinda
Maud
Halford
Philadelphia Record
Wanamaker
New York Times
Young Men’s Christian Association
Philadelphia
Post Office
The
Times
New York Tribune
Scranton
Penn
Tribune
Captain Platt Hatches 3.5 Million Sheepshead Eggs
Captain Robert Platt commanding the Fish Hawk reports successful hatching of 3,500,000 sheepshead eggs at Charlotte Harbor Florida aboard the United States Fish Commission steamer Fish Hawk.
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Robert Platt
United States Fish Commission
Charlotte Harbor
Fla
Concert by Mr Zoch in Miller Hall
Mr Hermann Emil Zoch gave his first public concert in this city at Miller Hall last evening. The program mixed classic works by Beethoven Mozart and Schubert with Chopin Schumann and Rubinstein pieces and was deemed a rigorous test. Overall his technique impressed though magnetism and poetry were noted as areas to improve. The hall was comfortably filled and the audience pleased.
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Zoch
Hermann Emil Zoch
Miller Hall
Davidsuendler
Schumann Coperianto
Rheinberger Moumm Civicis
Reinecke
Beethoven
Athens
Rubinstein
Zach
Mozart
Handel
Bohemian Girl at Boston Theatre Delights Large Audience
The Bostonians delivered a superior Bohemian Girl performance at the Boston Theatre before a large crowd. Principal players included W H MacDonald Karl Florestein Eugene Cowles Juliette Corden Jessie Bartlett Davis and Florence Reade with strong chorus work under Mr Studley. Tonight Fatinitza is scheduled.
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Bostonians
Balfe
Boston Theatre
Count Arnheim
W. H. MacDonald Thaddeug
Karl Florestein
J. A. Montgomery Devilshoof
Eugene Cowles
Juliette Corden
Buddy Ovineeeeees
Florence Reade
Einai
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Arline
W. H. MacDonald
Tom Karl
Twenty first Symphony Concert and Notes on Beethoven
Brief remarks preview tomorrow’s program featuring Beethoven’s Symphony No.7 first performed in Vienna in 1813. Also Serenade for Strings No.3 in E minor by Fuchs and Mozart Horn Concerto discussed as part of Young People concerts. Mendelssohn Bartholdi Scherzo from the Reformation Symphony linked to the Augsburg Festival.
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Ludwig von Beethoven
Beethoven
Vienna
Rupert Fuchs
Fuchs
Boston
W. A. Mozart
Mozart
Felix Mendelssohn
Bartholdi Scherzo
Reformation Symphony
Mendelssohn
Berlin
South Carolina Diocese Deliberates on Colored Clergy Admission
A commission appointed by the South Carolina diocesan convention proposes steps to admit colored clergymen who have been connected with the church for at least twelve months before May 18. It also recommends a separate congregation for colored churches under the bishop's oversight.
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South Carolina
Protestant Episcopal Church
Procoses
Witty snippets and social jests fill a crowded column
A mosaic of extracts from society chatter includes political quips about Washington and President Harrison, lighter banter on fashion and mirrors, a grand Venice style exhibit, and theater hype with Brusher boasting large scenery and a Shaksperean vibe.
Diplomacy, diplomacy and onions in political chatter
A sweeping summary notes Senator Palmer's abroad mission with a humorous nod to onions and diplomacy. It also covers Patrick Egan's citizenship status, Murat Halstead's Senate prospects, Wanamaker clashing with the New York Times, and reactions to postmaster appointments in Scranton and Philadelphia amid Quay era tensions.
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Kentucky
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