Patent pill and wrinkle machine scheme in a private school
A letter from Tavern er describes a satire proposing a school that blends mechanical beauty aids with intellectual instruction. It promises gratis blue pills and a wrinkle eraser device, claiming a facial transformation via iron drums, electric currents, and stimulants from professors, with the playful line about the speaker preferring to be a pupil rather than president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Chatauqua
Concord
Deerfield
Taverner
Early Boston Theatre Listings With Names and Times
Tremont Theatre on Tremont Street presents Edward S Willard in Judah. Hollis Street Theatre shows Richard Golden in Old Jed Prouty at 7 45. The Merry Monarch stars Francis Wilson at Grospe Theatre 7 46. Boston Theatre on Washington Street offers The Soudan at 7 46. Boston Museum on Tremont Street near Scollay Square features Hands Across the Sea at 8. Park Theatre on Washington Street presents Helen Barry in A Night's Frolic at 8. Woolwich Opera House on Washington near Dover Street shows A Cold Day at 7 45. Howard Street venue Spider and Fly at 8. Horticultural Hall Tremont hosts a fair for the Boston Homeopathic Dispensary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Theatre
Tremont Street
Edward S. Willard
Judah
HolLis Street
Richard Golden
Jed Prouty
Grospe Theatre
Washington Street
Francis Wilson
Boston
the Soudan
Boston Museum
Scollay Square
Park Theatre
Washington Stree
Helen Barry
Gxaanp Opera Hoess
Washington
Dover Street
Hlowarp AtHsnaum
Howard Street
Immigrants Arrived at Six Ports Early This Year
The Boston Post reports arrivals at Baltimore Boston New Orleans New York Philadelphia and San Francisco totaling 86 048 for January through March 1891 Immigrants from British North American Provinces and Mexico are excluded The six ports accounted for nearly all arrivals with Baltimore 4800 Boston 2250 New Orleans 299 New York 44307 Philadelphia 3661 and San Francisco 731 leading to the total figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Boston
New Orleans
New York
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Mexico
Orleans
Ban Franciscos
Mr Soley Delivers Notable Porter Memorial Oration
Memorial services for Admiral David D. Porter at Tremont Temple featured a distinguished eulogy by Mr. Soley. The address impressed listeners with grace and eloquence, though its full text could not be printed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David D. Porter
Tremont Temple
Sonny
Mr Butterworth Speaks Out On Tariff Reform
Mr Butterworth of Ohio defies party discipline to criticize high tariffs while noting past support for tariff measures. In public and in official duties he calls high tariff advocacy calamitous and insists he remains a defender of protective ideas despite disagreements with leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterworth
Ohio
Parnell Suffering Defection Shock Sends Setback to Irish Leader
The Harringtons quitting Parnell marks his gravest blow since losing leadership. He remains a master tactician but the breach shows lost trust from two top lieutenants. His support now hinges on the rough mob districts, while the Irish Church remains strongly against him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harringtons
Parnell
Irish Party
Ireland
Mr. Parnell
The Farmer and His Wagon
President Harrisson argues for farm profits from local wagon sales urging farmers to hawk produce directly. He claims Washington seeks larger foreign markets, yet questions why rail shipping is used when home wagon sales could suffice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisson
Omaha
Another Street Railway Bill Previewed In Tax Plan
A new draft of a proposed street railway taxation bill replaces the earlier measure advancing through the legislature. The substitute seeks to alter how street car firms are taxed and may affect municipal transit funding.
Rushed bill on rapid transit prompts call for inquiry
The passage argues the legislation is detailed and complex, likely unsatisfactory, and would benefit from thorough study. It supports establishing a Rapid Transit Commission to provide impartial inquiry and deliberate judgment before final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid Transit Commission
Algonquin Club Petition Referred for Legislature Review
The Senate is urged to reconsider its action referring the Algonquin Club petition to the next Legislature. The court ruling’s technical flaw harms no one and the project benefits the public by beautifying the avenue. The club seeks to pause action without forfeiting future enforcement rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Algonquin Club
Commonwealth
Unnamed director predicts faster New Haven rail time
A New Haven road director, unnamed, says real fast time could come in three to four years after four tracks are completed. He suggests a New York to New Haven trip in 90 minutes, noting train length may not affect the public if the time becomes certain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Road
Boston
New York
New Haven
The New Districts and Fairness in Redistricting
The article notes that after a near equal split in state power this year a gerrymander is unlikely, with a proposed redistricting plan printed on page eight. It argues the new districts may shift political fortunes for individuals while aiming for more even representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Enforcing the Lobby Registration Act Falters at State House
The lobby registration act, hailed as a virtue triumph, proves ineffective in enforcement during its first season. Most active lobbyists fail to register, and unregistered operatives work for hire, exposing the law as a distant sham rather than a regulator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Law Urges Enforcement Of State House Provisions
The text argues for strict enforcement of an act at the State House, noting penalties up to a $1000 fine. It states the Attorney General must prosecute violations upon information, or obtain it independently, and declares the law effectively a dead letter without enforcement. It emphasizes the need to apply the law rigorously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Senate Rejects Stopford Amendment on Investment Bond Bill
The Senate voted 19 to 9 to reject the Stopford amendment to the Wardwell bill and sent the measure to third reading after trimming three ambiguous words. The bill would make the investment bond business unlawful while preserving exemptions for building and loan associations life, fire and marine insurers and fraternal beneficiary corporations now reporting to the Insurance Department. Critics say the exemptions nullify the aim and predict a gubernatorial veto. the vote signals how the endowment companies bill may fare next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Stopford
Commonwealth
Life, Fire
Insurance Department
Endowment Companies
Outlook and women college graduates in letters
A review of a new quarterly called the Outlook as the organ of college women its goal to collect material on higher education for women It questions why college women have produced less literature citing examples of alumnae who did not graduate and noting how the outlook widens women’s activities beyond domestic life while deeming successful ventures like Miss Amelie Rives worth pursuing
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Outlook
Harvard Annex
Octave Thanet
Charlotte Dunning
Vassar
Amelie Rives
Newnham
Colleges and the Search for Genius in Women
The passage argues colleges cannot destroy or create genius and notes college women increasingly contribute to literature within constraints. It suggests literary skill among many alumni grows, with women using their college power to compensate for the absence of unique geniuses while awaiting new standout talents.
Janauschek to Retire from Stage After Current Season
The public should honor Janauschek's long dramatic career as she plans retirement. The article cites her commanding tragic genius and a peak moment with Macbeth at the Museum. It endorses a mammoth testimonial to mark her farewell, comparing it with famed goodbyes in theatrical history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janauschek
Mme. Janauschek
Dramatic Mirror
New York
Cushman
Wal‘rack
Not Religious Defendent Sparks Court Outburst in England
An English Likeston County Court scene reports a woman defendant declaring she is not religious after a judgment against her. The judge condemns the remark as disgraceful, ordering her to be turned out, prompting questions about harsher terms the judge might have used if she had admitted not being truthful or honest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Likeston County Court
New England
Lassume
Liberal Candidate Harassed At Bury Bye Election
The Liberal candidate faced jeers in Bury Town Hall as the Duke of Grafton’s agent tossed wheat at him. London Truth notes the act as peculiar hostility aimed as chaff during the speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Grafton
London
Bury
The Taverner School of Impression Delights New Era
A brisk note on Boston dining and a spoof prospectus for a mock “Taverner School” proposes turning ugly faces into beauties via flattering talk and flattery. It outlines a satirical plan with professors, dance, and literary praise to transform temperaments and appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taverner School
The Cecilia Society Concludes Fifteenth Concert Season
The Cecilia Society directed by B J Lang gave the fourth and last concert of the season in Music Hall with assistances by Miss Gertrude Franklin William Winch Arthur Foote and Ethelbert Nevin. The program featured Water Nymph Sirens Chorus My Lady Jacqueminot and other pieces. Nevin announced a Paris study period, the chorus delivered strong work, and Miss Franklin drew applause for her soprano delivery. The society earned praise for its four concerts including the first performance of Massener's Mary Magdalen in Boston and a benefit Eye for charity. The next season is eagerly anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecilia
Cecilia Society
B. J. Lang
Music Hall
Gertrude Franklin
Wm. J. Winch
Arthur Foote
Ethelbert Nevin
Schubert
Franklin
Vidor
Miss Franklin
Winch
Massener
Phitre Hale
All Sorts and Snippets From A Dated Page
A mash of dialogue and anecdotes unfolds including ironic lines about a new administration and editor, a joke on Miss Blanke, and remarks on Harrison becoming a silver man. A Punch excerpt presents a story of Jenny Lind at Little Houghton church and a Maine tale about S. W. Kimball’s Maltese cat guiding to a barn where a stubbornly tied colt is found.
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Miss Blanke
Bjones
Harrison
John
Jenny Lind
Little Houghton
England
S. W. Kimball
Presque Isle
Lewiston Journal
Kimball
Polymnia Society to Close Season at Dadiey Street Opera House
The Polymnia Society presents the final concert of the season at Dadiey Street Opera House this evening. The Choral Society Fidelio offers a complimentary concert to Dr. Louis Kelter of Union Hall on Monday evening, May 18, featuring Rumberg’s Song of the Bell and cello solos by Messrs. Giese and Sailer.
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Polymnia Society
Dadiey Street Opera House
Choral Society
Fidelio
Louis Kelterborn
Union Hall
Rumberg
Messrs. Giese and
Sailer
Street Railway Tax Bill Letter From Osborn
Francis A Osborn of Boston writes May 14 1891 defending the Citizens' Association stance on the street franchise bill. He rejects allegations of hostility to the West End railway and affirms protest against surrender of street privileges without fair compensation. He praises Mr Garding and endorses Mr Harding’s public spirited record while urging public interest over private gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight Braman
Citizens’ Association
West End
Boston
Garduing
Associattion
Undoubted City Committee to Back Matthews Renomination
Democratic caucuses tonight select Ward and City Committee members with expected support for Mayor Nathan Matthews. Incumbent chairman Matthew Keany declines reelection, paving the way for John H. McDonough to lead the new committee when it forms in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Matthews
Matthew Keany
John H. McDonough
Prosperous Day At Homœopathic Fair With Music
The Homœopathic Fair saw heavy crowds and brisk sales as the candy table bought more sweets despite donations and the flower table sold quickly. Mrs. J. HM. Mead and Mrs. H.S. Russell contributed pinks and roses while Newton High School Orchestra provided music and informal dancing concluded the day on a high note.
Canadian Senator Elijah Eo Dies in London
London Ontario May 14 The Hon Elijah Eo member of the Canadian Senate is reported dead in London. The brief notice notes his passing and identifies his senatorial role, with no further biographical details available in the fragment.
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London
Ont
Elijaheo
Cey
Note to Taverner on Etiquette at Downtown Luncheon
A correspondent asks a refined gentleman known as the Taverner to judge his luncheon etiquette at a popular downtown restaurant. He describes polite entry, a cabbage scented tablemate, and his choice to leave his own meal untouched while sipping his beer, seeking guidance on whether he should have apologized.
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Taverner
New England
Boylston Prizes Elocution Winners At Landers Theatre
Cambridge audience valued the Boylston prizes last night with Arthur James Cumnock presiding. Winners were John Lockwood Dodge and Joan Cummings, both from the class of 1891, praised for their performances, while Harry Staples Potter, Francis Parkman Denny, and Eugene Austinella Reed earned second prizes with strong deliveries.
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Annus
Boylston
Landers Theatre
Cambridge
Arthur James Cumnock
John Lockwood Dodge
Joan Cummings
Jacob Schoen
George Lippard
Walter Littlefield
Mark Antony
Casar—Shakspere
Algernon de Vivier Tassin
Boston
Harry Staples Potter
Wendell Phillips
Robert Beverly Hale
Hiawatha—Longfellow
Lot
Edwin H. Abbott
Frederick W. Putnam
George H. Palmer
John W. White
KE. Emerton
Edward L. Mark
L. B. R. Briggs
Dudley A. Sarget
Farley P. Goddard
Samuel
Williston
Walter Littletiid
Marc Antony
Caesar
A. de V. Yassin
E. A. Reed
Garrison
S. P. R. Goodwick
GF. Goldthwaite
R. B. Hale
W. G. Brown
Marengo
John Cummings
Mr. Dodge
Hiawathan
Joan Lockwood Dodge
Francis Parkman Denny
Eugene Austinella Reed
Refutes Socialism How He Would Settle It Discharge of Switchmen
A Chicago & Northwestern decision on the discharge of switchmen is presented as a response to socialist ideas, outlining the stance and proposed handling of labor relations. The item frames the issue within a broader political-economic debate and notes the railroad’s actions or position.
Pope encyclical on labor and property clashes
May 14 report notes the Pope’s encyclical rejects socialist calls to abolish private property, urges respect for gospel-based social duties, and supports state regulation of property for public peace and workers’ welfare, with emphasis on Sunday rest and unions.
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Roms
Workingien
Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
St. Paul
Rock Island
Burlington
Northwestern
Ihe
Switchmen’s Union
Frank McNerney
Whitman
Chicago & Northwestern
Iown Division
Chicago& Northwestern Railroad
Pirrspurg
Scottdale
Stonerville
Eagle
Windermere Mill
Rockyviue
Conn
Windermere
Ellington
Bertram Manufacturing Company
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Boton
Concorp
N.H
Penacook
Ordination and Installation at First Congregational Everett
In Everett on May 14 the First Congregational Church ordained Rev Edward P Holton to the ministry and installed Rev Eddy J Pitts as pastor. The service featured Scripture, prayers, sermons, hymns, and the laying on of hands with greetings from local pastors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Bolster
Judson Smiith
D.D
Alvert Bryant
G. Gutterson
Merril Blanchard
Edward P. Hulton
Mr. Pitts
W. F. Warren
W.G. Schoppe
F. J. Bayley
J. P. Bixvy
Elijah Horr
V.D
Charles E. Jefferson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boston Post
Risa
Post Publishing Company
Washindon
Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
Eeaar
MR. Soley
MR. Butterworth
THE
Taverner Bank
Spirié
Mr. Nevin
Miriam
Schubert Sirens
Crusaders
Wynken
Glynken
Nod
Lady Jacqueminot
Matona
Lovely Maiden
Music Notes
General Osborn
Matthews
Everett
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