Boston Theatres and Halls Sell Listings at 7:45 and 2
Tremont Street venues schedule shows at Park Theatre 7:45 Helen Barry in A Night's Frolic, Gaano Opera House 2 and 7:45 A Cold Day, HorTicuLTURAL HALL hosts a fair in aid of the Boston Homeopathic Dispensary, Bostor Museum on Tremont near Scollay Square presents Hands Across the Sea at 8, Spider and Fly feature at Howard Street venue.
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Bostor Museum
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Park Theatre
Washington Street
Helen Barry
Gaano Opera Houses
Washington
Dover Street
Howard Atuhenium
Howard Street
Horticultural Hall
Boston
Homeopathic Dispensary
Immigration Arrivals at Six Ports Reach 86,048
Immigrants arriving at Baltimore Boston New Orleans New York Philadelphia and San Francisco during Jan 1 to Mar 31 1891 totaled 86 048. Excluded are arrivals via British North American Provinces and Mexico. The three month period shows Baltimore 4 800 New Orleans 2 250 New York 3 661 Philadelphia 9 299 San Francisco 1 ? and total 86 048.
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Baltimore
Boston
New Orleans
New York
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Mexico
Alger the Cat in the Meal And Blaine Boom Plot
The Portland Oregonian hints Republican League cheer for Blaine mask a bid to boost General Alger. It questions the Oregonian’s sourcing and warns Blaine is unlikely to serve as a front for Alger schemes. The piece suggests Clarkson’s unknown aid and calls for a stronger political sensation.
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Portland Oregonian
Republican League
Cincinnati
Mr. Blaine
General Alger
Oregonian
Clarkson
The
The Czarewitz Adventure and a Dark Russian Outlook
The attack on the Czarewitz in Japan, possibly planned by Nihilists, underscores the ever present danger to the Russian throne. The prince’s experience may harden him, dimming hopes for a freer, milder government and keeping Russia's future clouded by threat and instability.
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Czarewitz
Japan
Damocles
Russia
Romanoff
The Rising Tide of Immigration Reported
The article notes a near unprecedented rise in immigration this year with April showing a sharp increase. It cites Baltimore port data: 4800 arrivals in Q1 ending March 31, then 12000 in April, and 2109 last week, amid cross border migration since the new law took effect.
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United States
Baltimore
Canada Line
Absolute Appointment Defeated in Boston Vote
The Boston referendum defeated a bill to grant the mayor power to appoint officials without alderman approval. The article argues reform lies in curtailing executive power and selecting from a small pool vetted by official examinations, a trend extending to many subordinate roles.
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Boston
Board of Aldermen
Executive confirm power explained in constitutional check
The text discusses the confirming power as the nearest practicable approach to a check on the executive. It argues the confirming power generally works, helps avoid serious dangers, and should not be disturbed.
Wool Tax and Australian Wool Domination Noted
Consular Reports cite Huddersfield agent William Smyra describing Australian Sydney wool as the finest, commanding top London prices. He argues American consumers prefer it for fine fabrics and calls for buying near first hands, while tariffs burden manufacturers and dispute substitute Ohio wool.
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State Department
William P. Smyra
United States
Huddersfield
England
Sydney
London
Australia
Astralia
Hudderssfield
Mr. Smyrh
Mr. Smy
Messrs
Delano
Lawrence
Harpstehr
Ohio
Sayra
Naturalization Reform Debate by Union League Club Report
A Union League Club committee urges congressional action on naturalization immigration policy. They propose restricting citizenship conferral to federal courts, longer residence requirements with English proficiency, public contest of certificates, and fraud nullification powers, while opposing excessive residency thresholds and court burdens. They argue safeguards protect good citizenship and oppose weak immigration controls.
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Union League Club
New York
Congress
United States
Reform debate on naturalization and citizen rights
The discussion condemns a proposed naturalization plan that would favor native applicants and burden remote residents. It argues such rules undermine government by the people, warn that challengers would misuse third clause to block applicants via federal courts, and urges trust in the public.
Quay Ballot Reform Bill Faces Indignant Press Critique
The Philadelphia Press condemns Senator Quay's ballot reform bill as a deceptive measure aimed at quashing independent nominations and delaying voter choice. It warns the amended bill would curb party formation, threaten secrecy at the ballot, and empower ward bosses, calling for reform and public education as countermeasures.
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Philadelphia
Quay
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Ballot Reform Association
Committee
Boss’? Quay
The
Senate
Mr Cleveland Addresses Public Extravagance Rally
Mr Cleveland spoke at the Democratic club house in Buffalo on Tuesday evening. The formal discussion examined weaknesses of the succeeding administration and highlighted reform ideals opposed by Quay Clarkson and McKinley.
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Cleveland
Democratic Club
Buffalo
Quay
Clarkson
McKinley
Wardwell bill on bond investment schemes moves to Senate
Senate debate centers on a Massachusetts bill that would bar corporations and individuals from issuing or selling bonds and other obligations in certain forms. Amendments would exempt building and loan associations life and fire insurers fraternal beneficiary societies and several investment partnerships. Details include the Dome Investment Association and Capital Investment Company and their financial statements and reserve funds highlighting concerns over legality and enforcement.
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Committee On Mercantile Affairs
Wardwell
House
Senate
Commonwealth
Insurance Department
Massachusetts Corprpations
Stopford
Dome Investment Association
Massachusetts
Capital Investment Company
Old Morality Warns Free Education Won't Be Taxed
Mr. W. H. Smirg, government leader in the British House of Commons, known as Old Morality, declares that the cost of free education will not be thrown on rate payers. He casts it as an economic truth akin to the view that tariffs are not taxes on consumers.
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Buke
Republican Congress
Cleveland
Treasury
W. H. Smirg
House of Commons
Ideala
Theala
Grayson
Puck
Darkey
Detroit Free Press
Mr. Fenn
South Sea Islands
Henry E. Dixey Promotes Clean Entertainment Standards
In remarks captured by a reporter, Henry E. Dixey voices belief in clean entertainment and outlines his stance on propriety in performances. The statement signals Dixey's advocacy for wholesome content within the stage industry.
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Henry E. Dixey
Dixey's Adonis Reputation Sparks Witty Remark
In a remark tied to Mr. Dixey's familiar stage persona as Adonis, a comment about participating only in works his mother would approve reveals the actor's well known humor. The line echoes his public image and style on stage.
William I Limits Sermons to Fifteen Minutes
Emperor William I orders court chaplains to shorten sermons to fifteen minutes in a bold move aimed at boosting popular support and refreshing the monarchy.
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William I
Germany
Blavatsky’s Boston influence and theosophical revival discussed
In Boston reflections on Madame Blavatsky and the American Theosophical Society trace its 1875 founding, her travels in India, and links to Besant. The piece notes the zeal and quirks of converts, the cult’s dreamlike spread, and questions of reincarnation, concluding with a wry wish to see Blavatsky return to Boston through a cable of confidence.
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Boston
Madame Blavatsky
American Theosophical Society
Colonel Wleutt
New
India
Subba Row
Mrs. Besant
Convention of American Theosophists
Heaven
Mary Queen of Scots
Lucifer
Bond
Taverner
Quirked humor in old papers and stage toasts
A collage of droll exchanges from period sources sketches vanity and irony. Jokes about counterfeit notes jackstones and misread senses mingle with remarks from Harper’s Bazaar and Detroit Free Press. A satirical tour through social pretensions and theatrical quips ends with a Russian hospital ward scene on discipline and absurd orders.
Fairchild on Silver and a Safe Currency Basis
The Young Men's Democratic Club hosted ex Secretary of the Treasury Charles S Fairchild who urged maintaining a gold standard while allowing limited silver use. He warned a full silver basis could erode government power, debt value, and business stability, proposing Treasury buys silver bullion with capped limits and silver certificates issued against it. He noted a last Congress silver bill would have depressed much money to discount if enacted.
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Providence
R. L
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Charles 8
Fairchild
the Treasury
Franklin Owen
Custom House
United States
Secretary of the Treasury
Treasury
Alumni Day at Newton Theological Institute Delights Attendees
Newton May 13 Alumni Day at the Newton Theological Institute featured class reunions for the past fifteen years, public examinations, and an alumni address by Basil Manly on Free Discussion Firm Faith. Death notices include four graduates. further events list the alumni meeting, missionary address, and upcoming graduating exercises.
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Newton
Newton Theological Institute
Newton Centre
First Baptist Church
Alvah Hovey
Basil Manly
D.D
Louisville
Kendall Brooks
Alma
Mich
D. W. Faunce
West Newton
Rush Rhees
Portsmouth
N. H
A. M. Dary
Saccanaova
Basil Manley
D. N. Beach
Cambridge
Smott
Waterville
Oak Lawn
Levi Clifford Wade
Mexican Central Railway
A. J. Gordon
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Boston
Society of Missionary Inquiry
Sturtevant Hall
Eustace C. Fitz
E. C. Fitz
B. A. Greene
Freeman A. Smith
Notable Southern woman linked to governors and kinship network
A profile notes Mrs Richard Manning as the sole woman on record connected to multiple governors, a South Carolina origin, and kinship roles including wife sister niece aunt and foster mother to governors. The item blends social history with brief mentions of royal and political figures.
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Richard Manning
South Carolina
Querol
Spain
England
Congo
Edmund Yates
Stanley
Brussels
Ostend
Hartranft
Norristown
Penn
James W. Latta
Constance Campbell
Duke of Argyll
Charles Emmott
Lancashire
Oldham
Emmott
Berlin
Baptist Pastor Installed in Salem
Salem May 13 Spectal to the Post The Rev Samuel B Noble was this evening installed as pastor of the Central Baptist Church The prayer was offered by the Rev Gideon Cole of the Calvary Baptist Church The Scripture reading was by the Rev D F Lamson of Manchester The sermon by the Rev A B Coats of Beverly The charge to the pastor by the Rev J P Abbott of Medford The charge to the people by the Rev A A Towne of Auburn Me the welcome to the city by the Rev E P Farnham of the First Baptist Church and the benediction by the pastor
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Salem
Spectal
Samuel B. Noble
Central Baptist Church
Gideon Cole
Calvary Baptist Church
D. F. Lamson
Manchester
A. B. Coats
Beverly
J. P. Abbott
Medford
Young Man Ruptures Blood Vessel After Stumble
Salem May 13 special to the Post John H. Sibley a well known young man slipped on stairs at Creamer Block and ruptured a blood vessel while trying to save himself. He walked home before physicians arrived and the hemorrhage was checked. He will be confined to the house for some time due to the accident.
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Salem
John H. Sibley
Creamer Block
Plymouth and Bay Conference Holds Annual Meeting
The Plymouth and Bay Conference of Unitarian churches met in Plymouth May 13 with delegates from area churches. Officers elected include President J. H. Swain North Easton and Secretary Rev. John W. Day Hingman, with a broad slate of clergy named to committees. The next conference will be held in Middleboro.
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William Brenton
C. T. Billings
John G. Brooks
Brockton
Grindell Reynolds
Concord
J. H. Swain
North Easton
Joseph Osgood
Cohasset
Charles D. Nash
Whitman
Danforth
Plymouth
John W. Day
Hingman
C. Y. DeNormandie
Kingston
H. C. McDougal
Rockland
W. L. Chafin
W. A. Ramsey
Woman's Educational Club Holds Newton Annual Meeting
The Woman's Educational Club of Newton with about 200 members met at the Unitarian Church in West Newton for its annual gathering. Reports were presented, the treasurer showing a healthy balance. Elected officers include President Mrs. E. Walton. Vice Presidents Mrs. Pratt Mead and others. Treasurer Mrs. White. Secretary Mrs. Hastings.
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Newton
Speecra
Woman’s Educational Club of
Unitarian Church
West Newton
Treasury
BE. N. L. Walton
L. G. Pratt
Kate Mead
John Martin
John Martin, Sore Sarah Davis; Treasurer, Mrs. A. P. White
Jane M. Hastings
Marion Freeland
H Barrison
G. D. Gilman
H. M. Phipps
Ellen Perrin
E. A. Marsh
Susan Crockett
A. C. Ellis
Pleasant recital at Mason & Hamlin Hall by Mrs Emélie Marius
A large audience enjoyed a piano and Liszt organ recital by Mrs Emélie Marius with pupils Mary Crowley Florence Hines Emma Ethier Maude Chandler and Emelie Grant and J Frank Dona hoe. The programme featured works by Leslie Verdi Baite Gounod Robyn Centemeri Godard Lynes and others, including a Reverie for piano and organ by D G Mason. The Cecilia Society directed by B J Lang will present a concert in Music Hall this evening with choral and solo items and Nevin Watercolors suite.
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Mason & Hamlin Hall
Emélie Marius
Mary L. Crowley
Florence M. Hines
Emma Ethier
Maude Chandler
Emelie Grant
J. Frank Donahoe
Leslie
Verdi
Baite
Gounod
Robyn
Centemeri
Godard
Bennett
Miriam
Gertrude Franklin
Schubert
Gade
Wynken
Blykwen
Nod
Nevin
Barcarolle
Vidor
Matona
Lassus
Lass
Morley
Miss Franklin
W. H. Dunham
Dramatic Notes and Theatre Season Highlights
Theatre notices report Mr E S Willard appears in Judah at Tremont this evening with strong critical attention expected. The 150th Hands Across the Sea performance. Miss O Leary’s benefit. Tremont season ending May 23. Willard’s final America appearances. Lydia Thompson returns May 26 in The Dazzler. Soudan 169th last show with Henry Neville tribute. The Wolves of New York at Boston Theatre next week. Leonard Grover aims for Ells’ resort fame. Alexander Salvin engagements at Grand Opera House open Monday with strong advance demand.
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E. S. Willard
Tremont Theatre
Willard
America
Lydia Thompson
Henry Neville
Leonard Grover
New York
Boston Theatre
Alexander Salvin
Grand Opera House
Four years for embezzling twenty thousand dollars
Curpriswa Fats Wisconsin May 18. Chippewa county's defaulting treasurer Serley was sentenced to four years at Waupun after pleading guilty to embezzling over $20,000.
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Curpriswa Fats
Wis
Sever Serley
Chippewa County
Waupun
Serley
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Island Democrats
MR. Fairchild
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