The Post Boston Theatre Listings and Prices
Washinchton Office announces distribution locations for The Post in Boston and neighboring cities. The Tremont, Hollis, Grope, Boston, Park, Grand Opera Houses and Howard Athenaeum present nightly shows including A Poor Relation, Paul Jones, A Four Legged Fortune, The Soudan, New Lamps for Old, The Open Gate, A Night's Frolic, Virginius, The Dear Irish Boy, and The Willow Copse with showtimes around 7:45 to 9:45 and matinee options at 1 to 10:30.
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Tremont Theatre
Tremont Street
Sol Smith Russell
Hollis Street
Agnes Huntington
Paul Jones
Grope
Washington Street
Boston
Boston Museum
Scollay Square
Boston Dost reports rising Russian Jewish persecution
The piece claims persecution of Jews in Moscow and other cities is increasing with Jews marched out chained and their homes looted. It notes many convert to Christianity seeking safety while Baron Hirsch works to place exiles in South America as their main relief. Official Russia dismisses the persecutions.
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Moscow
Directors Who Did Not Direct
The Ninth National Bank of New York escaped disaster after defalcation by its former president. He controlled loans and securities while directors trusted the situation, only to learn it was failing. The tale underscores the need for vigilance by those handling others money.
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Ninth National Bank of New York
Opinion Against Law From City Leaders in Legislature
Bankers and heads of large manufacturing establishments in the city express unity against the proposed law. They argue only the uninformed support it and that intelligent lawmakers will reject it, fearing adverse public impact and deeming further enactment impossible.
McKinleyism and Republicanism at Protective Tariff Dinner
Major McKinley claimed support from Webster, Clay, Lincoln, Grant, Hayes, and Garfield for protectionist policy. The piece notes Clay and Webster were Whigs and criticizes perpetual protection, citing Grant and Garfield on protection and eventual free trade. It argues modern Republicans seem like free trade Democrats in hindsight.
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Major McKinley
American Protective Tariff League
Webster
Clay
Lincoln
Grant
Hayes
Garfield
Harrison
Free Soil
Republican Party
Ohio
Major McKinnury
James A. Garfield
McKin.Leys
The Consumer Pays for Tariffs under Protection
The speaker argues that tariffs are paid by consumers whether via government duties or higher home prices. If domestic production replaces imports, competition or a home trust sets prices, but the consumer still bears costs. Protection raises seller prices and keeps buyer prices high, a claim not swayed by the shift between competition and combination.
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McKinley
Major Mackinley
North America
Boston Protest Grows Over Foreign Corporations Bill
The House considers the foreign corporations bill, the subject of strong business opposition in Boston and statewide. Mayor Matthews, backed by the Board of Aldermen, remonstrates against the measure, labeling it harmful to Boston. Worcester officials join the protest, calling for rejection.
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Boston
Matthews
Board of Aldermen
Worcester
Election of Phillips Brooks as Bishop of Massachusetts
The Episcopal Convention chose Rev. Phillips Brooks as bishop, a Massachusetts man with strong community esteem and broad intellectual influence. His selection is praised for strengthening church ties beyond its fold while acknowledging other worthy candidates. Brooks’s background at Harvard and Trinity Church frames a leadership style seen as expansive and inclusive.
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Phillips Brooks
Massachusetts
Episcopal Convention
Brooks
Dr. Brooks
Boston
Harvard College
Philadelphia
Trinity Church
Episcopal Church
Delegates Praise Dr Brooks Action as Wise Choice
The delegates praised Dr Brooks for their decisive, spontaneous choice and expressed strong popular support. They believed the action was proper, well considered, and would be regarded as wise and sound by the community.
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Dr. Brooks
Plenty Horses On Trial For Dakota Murder
The Sioux warrior Plenty Horses faces murder charges in Sioux Falls after a recent disturbance in Dakota. A contrasting Meade county case sees six white men killing Ogalalla Sioux Few Tatts and his caravan yet avoiding indictment, provoking charges that justice favors whites over Indians and hinders civilizational progress.
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Casty
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Sioux Falls
Frew Tails
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Meade County
Alkali Creek
McGilli-Cuddy
Tams
National immigration law targets insane and pauper arrivals
A Times investigation claims the 1882 act failed to curb admitting mentally unfit immigrants. It cites ongoing shipments of lunatics to New York, a rising state asylum population, and warnings that Europe-born mentally deficient entrants flood U.S. institutions. The writer argues to curb feeble minded and criminal entrants.
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United States
New York Times
the Times
Europe
Austria
Philadelphia
Eiven
America
New York
Times
Board of Charities
Oreater
University Day for New York universities proposed
The Regents invite all 410 New York institutions to set May 1 as University Day commemorating the Universitys history and functions. Incorporated May 1, 1784, the observance would educate students about its chartering and governance, benefiting New Yorkers and visitors from other states.
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University of the State of New York
New York State
University of New York gains strength through Regents reform
The essay extols the University of the State of New York for requiring endowment and public interest, not mere legislative approval, to grant charters. It highlights convocation as a dignified annual meeting and notes Regents examinations linking academies with secondary schools, aiding state cooperation and adoption of new methods. It cites $10,000 approved by the Legislature for organization and supervision and emphasizes in residence study as key to full collegiate benefits while supporting broader extension.
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New York
University of the
State of New York
Music draws the bright away from drama say critics
The Dramatic Mirror argues that intelligent people shift allegiance to music for top quality, while theatre rarely offers the finest works. Managers claim current trash attracts audiences, suggesting a middle ground may exist between these extremes.
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The
Dramatic Mirror
Apostle from England preaches Delsartism to Chicago girls
English instructor Mr. Epmund Russo laments materialism in Chicago women's looks and urges Dessartian exercises to restore grace. He suggests giving up sausages and bacon once tied to the city’s pork industry to cultivate sentiment and soul.
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England
Epmund Russo
Chicago
RussExit
Liverpool policeman oversteps on license case duties
In Liverpool a police officer tasked with gathering evidence against public house keepers for license violations is found to have behaved unethically. In plain clothes he buys drinks, consuming three per hour and twenty minutes and charging them to the city, suggesting a pattern of avoiding reliance on a single sale as sufficient proof.
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Liverpool
American Manufacture Framing Tariff Dinner Notes
The New York gathering showcased only American made goods including cigars described as old Virginia with a Connecticut wrapper. Protectionists faced a test of patriotism during the event while news voices hope Rev Prinzes Brooks’s election as Bishop of Massachusetts will not hinder his preaching. His evident gift could benefit the community if fully utilized.
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New York
Virginia
Connecticut
Prinzes Brooks
Massachusetts
diplomatic reception in London hosts minister with lord
The cable notes a lengthy talk between Minister Lnncoln and Lord SaisBury at a London diplomatic reception on Wednesday evening. It hints at mystery but suggests Behr ring Sea was not raised.
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Lnncoln
Lord SaisBury
London
Behrring Sea
Boston diarist rails at concerts and calls for reform
A social column notes a 1758 diary reference to Peter Chardon as a promising youth and laments Boston’s boom in concerts. The writer imagines modern excess, hints at Wagner and Brahms, then proposes skeptical rules: one piano recital per week, concert inspectors, licenses for musicians, tests for strength and lungs, and a ban on cornet players.
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John Adams
Peter Chardon
Cynic
A Curious Note On Music, Sleep Drugs, And Public Meetings
The writer argues for force of law to revoke offenders licenses and suggests allowing concert crowds to vote by show of hands on continuing performances. He contemplates importing a pink sleep-inducing compound once used at public meetings, describing a semicomatised state for listeners. The piece reflects on music tastes and recalls two childhood piano pieces, ending with attribution to Tavern er.
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Arthur Heips
Gad Robinson Banjo Orchestra in Tremont Temple Concert
The Gad Robinson Banjo Orchestra with Myr. Robinson leads thirty five banjos and a varied ensemble will perform at Tremont Temple this evening assisted by Miss Rachel Noah and the Boston Scandinavian Chorus. Tomorrow afternoon the Metropolitan Opera Hour Company features a program conducted by Mr. Herbert including overtures, arias, and Verdi Trovatore act four with scenery and costumes.
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Gad Robinson
Myr. Robinson
Tremont Temple
Rachel Noah
Boston Scandinavian Chorus
Metropolitan Opera Hour Company
Herbert
Fragmented Wit and Anecdotes From A Busy Era
A collection of humorous snippets and vignettes from a bygone era. Observations on umbrellas, political figures, wedding receptions, and social manners mix with short anecdotes about stage one liners, a Mount Vernon barracks incident, and a comical church handkerchief mishap. The tone is light, eclectic, and richly sourced from era humor.
New York Pool Rooms Closed Amid City Action
New York on April 30 reports all six dozen pool rooms in business closed for the day. Authorities ordered closures, leaving operators and patrons inactive as enforcement continued.
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New York
Senate Defies Efforts to Regulate Tax-Paying Groups
In a Boston Pilot report the Senate refuses to try to regulate revenue paying entities including 19 Democrats and 20 political organizations. The piece notes Mr Sprague did not vote Republican and discusses mercantile agencies and tax payments amid debate over new controls.
House Favors Tax on Inheritance Transfers
The House endorses a plan to tax inheritances with broader revenue aims. Supporters argue the levy would fund public programs while ensuring wealthier individuals contribute. Opponents warn of economic impact on families and small estates.
Senate Debate On Poll Tax Bill Stirs Worcester Senator Thayer
Worcester Senator Thayer denounced a House bill requiring written proof of poll tax payment by political organizations calling it unconstitutional. He argued the constitution limits voter definition and judiciary should interpret it. Debate included Pinkerton and others citing impediments to voters and history of the bill. Senate adjournment votes shifted, mercantile agency bill discussed, and Trustees of Public Reservations proposed to acquire land up to 1 million dollars tax exempt if open to the public.
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Worcester
Senate
House
Justice Devens
Shaw
Pinkerton
Smith
Bennett
Suffolk
Nutter
Reade
Coveney
Sprague
Mercantile
Mercantile Committee
Haggerty
Messrs. West
Plymouth
Gilman
Middlesex
Southwick
Essex
Heade
Carpenter
Hampden
Secret vote plan falters in house as Mellen backs salary bill
In the house Mr McFethries’s bid for a secret ballot drew almost no support besides his own. Mr Mellen of Worcester spoke in favor of the salary bill and went on record, defying state press. Debate touched on the Boston debt question tied to a new public library loan.
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McFethries
Mr. Mellen
Worcester
Boston
Boston Legislature Debates on Pilot Bill and Inheritance Tax
The House discussed amendments to the Pilot Commissioners bill for Boston harbor pilots and rejected Butler’s proposal to raise standards and salaries. The inheritance tax bill faced initial approval, with debates on thresholds and rates. Bennett’s amendment to tax property over 10,000 and a graduated rate passed, sending the measure to a third reading.
Finke Arts Exhibition Reveals Foxcroft Cole Versatility
The St Botolph show highlights Foxcroft Cole’s range from cow studies to village coast scenes and pastoral English greens. Critics praise his light handling but note weaknesses in atmospheric depth and certain blue tonal choices. Other artists, Walter F. Lansil and Wilbur H. Lansil, exhibit marine and pastoral works with several notable pieces.
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Foxcroft Cole
St. Botolph
Paul Potter
England
Holland
Avray
Cole
Corot
Ville d’Avary
Walter F
Wilbur H. Lansil
Mr. Lansil
Wilbur Lansil
Exemption of Personal Property in Tax Debate
To the Editor of the Post, LM Cerane argues against Mr. P. M. Bradley's claim that personal property tax exemption will shift money from the state. He questions the effect of a half percent, comparing real estate returns in Chicago and other cities as higher by 1 or 2 percent, implying Boston investors would not be swayed. He notes Bradley's call for a tax of one fourth the present amount and questions the morality implied by such honesty demands.
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P. M. Bradley
Chicago
St. Paul
Omaha
Kansas City
Bradley
Boston
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