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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1894
Page
4
Local residents urge immediate action on Roslindale Public School conditions. They argue decency and health standards must be met, and accuse authorities of neglecting duty, calling for prompt remediation without awaiting a public meeting.
Philadelphia authorities lock up Fitzgerald of the Swift army on sedition charges stirring Boston protest. In Boston he was harmless, could speak on the Common without harm, and his followers are few. a martyrdom claim risks intercity tension and public safety.
An editorial condemns the Senate for exempting the Bell Telephone Company from a proposed stock watering ban, arguing the House correctly included it. The piece warns that the Bell has watered stock before and may do so again, calling for no special privileges and urging the House to refuse to concur with the Senate amendment.
The piece argues that the Senate delay in enacting the tariff bill has bred widespread public distrust and sensational bribery rumors. It contends longer inaction worsens the nation's mood and harms the Senate’s reputation, urging the majority to act for the country’s sake.
The editorial calls for the Senate to compel a vote on the tariff bill to clear obstruction and move the legislation forward. It argues timely action is essential to avoid delay and provide certainty for policy stakeholders.
The State Senate rejected the Lawrence substitute by 8 to 23, upholding the anti stock watering bill. The vote signals a clear choice between corporations and public protection, insisting the bill pass now without amendments to prevent new tricks. The Senate should keep its course and finish the measure.
The article argues against fears of a currency contraction due to gold exports. It notes current gold movement is normal and not driven by distrust, cites $100 million more money in circulation than July last year, and says financial conditions are secure, arguing against doom-laden speculation.
The article notes Madeline Pollard travels to New York with a manuscript and urges publishers to reject it. It argues the public would shun a literary venture reviving the scandal, offering commercial risk and promising no novelty in her testimony.
On Sunday, April 22, the Sunday Post published two Harper's Bazar originals fashion illustrations but omitted the line of credit. Apologies are due to Messrs Harper & Bros for the omission.
Officials keep order as crowds occupy the Common and Commonwealth Avenue seating areas. J. P. Bruce opens a billiard and pool room at 6801 2 Washington Street with H. S. McConnell, ten new tables and high hopes. Frog Pond’s Beacon Hill Reservoir tablet draws locals, noting only one survivor from the 1847 plaque. Provincetown mentions a sheriff who is also an undertaker, a Norum-be-gorra steamer joke, and travels of W. A. McKenney to Moosehead Lake for two weeks. F. W. Simith, Boston’s oldest gold beater, has quit the trade to pursue art.
A colleague prepares to move to Burlington Vt presenting shopmates with paintings from a thirty year collection. Ralph W Gloag Harvard Law School graduate is named assistant clerk pro tem at the South Boston Municipal Court. Congressman Morse discusses the Wilson tariff bill, predicting passage of a tariff reform bill though offering few specifics.
A roundup notes Jo seph H Choate’s confusion over the Briggs case, a Rev C M Green named whiskey gauger at Peoria, Rider Haggard’s African Review stake, General Neal Dow invited to Prohibition Congress, a Coxey marcher calling himself Mustapha Iozatus, Major Halford teaching Omaha Bible classes, and Princess Colonna’s New York visit from California. Her stay with her children and brother is described with travel and lodging details. rumor of a divorce is denied.
Gilbert and Sullivan's Utopia Limited enchants Boston audiences in a return to the stage with a new cast. The satire on English customs drew hearty applause for songs and dances including Phantis and the English Girl, while Isabel Reddick and Kate Talby led strong performances as Zara and the governess. The staging and courtly pageantry, including a St James Court replica, impressed crowds as the production heads to a two week run.
Francis Wilson stars in a renewed Erminie at the Tremont with Jacobowski music, enhanced onyx and gold lighting in the pink ball room, a six chorus of well trained performers, and striking costuming. Wilson as Cadeaux delivers quaint humor with added muumus.
Review of numerous acts at B F Keith's New Theatre and Bowdoin Square Theatre. Aman da Fabris and Lulu Glaser praised for stage presence and songs. Bertoldi and Eunice Vance receive ovations at the Boston Theatre. Bowdoin Square highlights Davy Crockett with Frank Mayo. Lyceum closes season with City Club burlesque and living bullfight pictures. forthcoming benefits announced.
A name will be chosen for the giant black gorilla at the Austin and Stone's Museum by this week’s end and announced in the papers the next day. The namer will officiate at the christening and win a diamond ring prize. The museum features include Professor Enoch in a water tank act and a range of vaudeville acts by Hanley and Jarvis, the Healys, and others.
George H. Timmons headlines a week of The Fairies Well at the Palace Theatre with a strong company. The Irish drama features singing and dancing, notable scenes of a genuine Irish breakdown, and standout talents including Finley and Joyce, Proto, Gough, Manthon, Barry, Harris, Tyler, Ashton, Harcourt, Cyr, and the Carmody troupe.
Large audiences filled the Howard Atheneum to enjoy a strong burlesque and variety bill. The Bonita family led the show with five performers now appearing, following a two-member addition and a heavy reception last week. The Dunbars George and Della performed daring trapeze acrobatics and Mlle Valesca drew applause for mid air daring. Frank Cotton and his donkey Jerry provided humor while Winpery Russell impressed with hand bells and flageolets. Eugene Sanger and Varesca also featured with the Clemence brothers and other acts enhancing the program.
Miss Iola Pomeroy wowed hosts at Lothrops Grand Museum with her piquant impersonation of Little Hurricane. The strong company features James Hall W S Perry Charles Barringer and a robust cast delivering lively dialect comedy and an uproarious farce by John Phillips and his life saving crew of fun makers.
Corinne headlines the Park Theatre as Hendrick Hudson enters its second week before the largest crowd yet. The versatile actress shines in opera bouffe with strong support from Simms Kirke Grady and the Nichols sisters, while scenic Florida Everglades and Midway Plaisance elements accompany popular songs and dances. The engagement ends Saturday.
The advertisement touts an exceptional art publication series titled Art Treasures. It invites readers to secure the largest and finest collection with a coupon offered for one dime alongside one coupon. The offer is available today through the Post Portfolio Department with further details on page 2.
A stock company program from the Empire Theatre lists Wilson Barrett and company with Henry F. Dixey Della Fox Marie Jansen Charles Frohman’s stock company and many others in a one act Camille. The cast includes prominent managers from New York Philadelphia Providence Baltimore and Boston in supporting roles.
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