Amusements listing at Boston theatres and venues
NO. 259 WASHINGTON STREET subscriptions and a notice for those who cannot buy The Post. Amusements today include Tremont Theatre with Edward S Willard in Judah at 2 and 8. SIRE THEATRE with Richard Golden in Old Jed Prouty at 2 and 7:45. Globe Theatre with Francis Wilson in The Merry Monarch. Boston Theatre with The Soudan. Boston Museum Hands Across the Sea at 2 and 8. Park Theatre with Helen Barry in A Night's Frolic. Crano Opera House with A Cold Day. Howard Avenue with Spider and Fly at 2 and 8. Horticultural Hall in aid of the Boston Homeopathic Dispensary.
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Tremont Theatre
Tremont Street
Edward S. Willard
Judah
Holls Sire
Hollis Street
Richard Golden
Jed Prouty
Globe Theatre
Washington Street
Francis Wilson
Boston
Boston Museum
Scollay Square
Park Theatre
Helen Barry
Gnano Opera Hoss
Washington
Dover Street
Howard Atuen
Howard Street
Horticultural Hall
Yair
Homeopathic Dispensary
Immigration totals at six ports in early 1891
The Boston Post reports arrivals at Baltimore Boston New Orleans New York Philadelphia and San Francisco from January 1 to March 31 1891 totaling 86 048 immigrants. Baltimore 4 800 Boston 2 250 New Orleans 4999 New York 31 086 Philadelphia 7 731 San Francisco 44 507.
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Baltimore
Boston
New Orleans
New York
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Mexico
Ceessee
Geographic Exhibition Opens at Back Bay Skating Rink
The Appalachian Mountain Club presents a distinctive educational display at the Back Bay Skating Rink in Boston. The procedurally named geographical appliances attract students and curious visitors, offering entertaining insight into geography and science.
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Back Bay
Appalachian Mountain Club
Boston
Rudini Cooling Off In Italian Chamber Debate
The Italian Chamber of Deputies shows a cooler tone regarding the New Orleans episode. The debate centers on Premier Rudini taking heat for causing trouble and offering excuses. Italian officials view the mob action by some American citizens as the real fault, insisting it does not threaten international relations.
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New Orleans
Chamber of Deputies
Marquis of Rupint
Buaine
Congress of the
United States
Referendum on Street Railways Not Suitable for People
A Post correspondent asks if street railway bills should be decided by popular vote. The reply rejects direct referendums for ordinary legislation as impractical and impulsive, while noting interest in broader policy. It cites the Swiss referendum as inappropriate for routine public business and upholds constitutional change as the proper domain.
American tin plate debate exposes tariff claims
The piece condemns tariff defenders who reject exposure of the tin-plate industry scheme. It argues the alleged truth of tin-plate works in the country is misleading, labeling opponents as unpatriotic enemies of American industry.
American tin plate debate in tariff era sparks claims
The article quotes T. L. Bunting of New York criticizing U S tin plate production as commercially nonviable and asserts that no plates are made domestically at present. A New York tin plate manufacturer derides American makers as liars while noting the tariff bill raises prices and slows industry.
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United States
T. L. Bunting
Congress
New York
New York Evening Post
Astor
Horr Responds to Boston Question Club Inquiries
The article notes Congressman Horr of Michigan promised to answer questions from the Boston Question Club after a high tariff speech. The club asked how tariff taxes supposedly cheapen life’s necessities, while general experience shows prices rise with tariffs and fall when duties drop, such as sugar.
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Horr
Michigan
Boston Question Club
New York Tribune
Question Club
Unlimited City Debt Halted by Boston Council
The Boston Common Council led by Ward 11’s Mr Lowkxn halts further outside debt for parks and street deals. It warns the city’s borrowing surge risks bankruptcy as debt climbs from 40 to 56 million, with millions authorized outside the limit and a ballooning library park program. The piece urges restraint and cites lawmakers as inadequate checks.
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Lowkxn
Ward 11
Boston
Public funds and debt limit stand at City Hall
The text urges the Common Council to affirm the citys financial limit and to uphold the debt-limit law locally. It argues that public credit should be guarded, with expenditures from taxes or loans within the limit, and that future councils or legislatures should not overturn this decision. The call is for decisive action at the City Hall.
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State House
Consular Aid and Immigration Policy Advocation
A New Orleans proposal calls for broad exclusion of Sicilians and Southern Italians with tighter consular screening. The piece argues for prelanding certificates from American consuls to deter illegal immigration and suggests reorganizing the consular service for permanency to enforce stricter entry controls.
Return of Croker Sparks Political Anxiety in City
The text describes plans to keep Croker informed after his return while leaders such as Mayor Grant and Governor Hill await his view. It argues that political power concentrates in individuals, provoking fear among officials about a public uproar and the status of an ordinary citizen in the Custom House.
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Mr. Croker
Mayor Grant
Governor Hill
Denby as China envoy opposed by party loyalty concerns
The article argues against retaining Minister Denby as U S envoy to China due to his Democratic ties. It cites past criticism of Democratic party conduct and notes missionaries and interests favoring Denby while asserting he has not voiced disapproval of Democratic policies. It calls for a patriot who has openly opposed these policies.
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Blair
United States
Denny
China
Denby
Corsr
Harrison
Boston Journal
Democratic Party
South
House
Senate
J. E. Collins
Grand Opera House
Collins
Grand Opera House Orchestra
Messrs
J. &. Cates
Lew Benedict
E. Ff. Frye
Harry Blanchard
Flying machines promise rapid Boston to New York trips
The article notes engineers envision four and a half hour travel between Boston and New York, with expectations that flying machines may beat rail connections. It argues that people should aspire to even faster flights well before ground rail links achieve their potential.
Newspaper Reactions to Redistricting Plan and Gerrymander Risk
The Redistricting Committee faces mixed reviews as critics from both parties voice dissatisfaction. The Boston Journal urges discarding the plan to pursue a future Republican gerrymander, reflecting intense partisan debate over district boundaries.
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The
Boston Journal
Croker Returning Stir Bogs New York Politics
Rumors say Richard Croker plans an arrival in New York to influence Tammany power, with Mayor Grant accused of acting in anticipation. The scene hints at Croker’s strategic aims beyond pomp, as ships and receptions loom, while observers debate his true political leverage.
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New York
Croker
Grant
Bourke Cochran
Europe
Cochran
Mr. Croker
Tammany Sachems
Mr. Croke&r
New
Southampton
Chauncey DrEpEns
Mike” Kelly
Boston Scenes and Sailor Boys on Revere Street
A reflective Boston column notes changing standards of beauty among women, concerns about late dancing, and a dislike of juvenile sailor outfits. It contrasts elegant Salem life with modern urban fashion, critiques juvenile naval cosplay, and muses on retreats and monastic calm as a counterpoint.
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Revere Street
Cynic
Boston
Salem
Secret retreat proposal clashes with wives' consent
A speaker muses on a twenty four hour period of calm transforming a restless man into a medieval monk or Brahmin, suggesting a secular retreat for literary men, journalists, lawyers and clergy, but notes wives would not agree due to dislike of mystery around husbands.
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Laverner
Dramatic Gossip Promises Busy Boston Stage Scene
The Boston theatre season nears its end with Alexander Salvini headlining Don Cesar de Bazan at Grand Opera House. Other engagements include Augustin Daly at Hollis Street Theatre with The Last Word, Willard’s farewell tour of The Middleman, and Miriam O’Leary’s Octoroon benefit. Park and Tremont host A Night's Frolic and a Keilar season opener with Work and Wages.
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Alexander Salvini
Grand Opera House
Cesar de Bazan
Salvini
Mesdames Belle Archer
Augusta de Forrest
Maud Dixon
Messrs
John A. Lane
Lucius Henderson
Elmer Delamater
Augustin Daly
Hollis Street
Drew
Miss Rehan
Boston Museum
Guv’nor
Miriam O’leary
Miss O’leary
Keilar
All Sorts Aims and Names in Witty Vignettes
A collection of humorous snippets contrasts aims and names with light dialogue. Lines poke at misunderstandings in romance work, school life, and daily errands, featuring brief quips about laundry, literature, and trust in city life. Notable bits include Tom Lawless in a hospital, Thoroughgood’s death sentence, and sock production at Michigan penitentiary.
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James Thoroughgood
Delaware
Michigan Penitentiary
Jerry Simpson
Washington Post
Market Street
Philadelphia Record
Beneficial Law Affects Western Mortgage Investors
T. Wheelwright urges investors in Western mortgage securities to demand disclosure from foreign mortgage corporations. A new Massachusetts law requires notifying bondholders when six months of interest or real estate taxes are overdue and to reveal tax payment sources. He cautions that careless practices and inflated property values have harmed investors, urging careful selection of agents and inquiries into loan security.
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E. M. McPherson
Rufus Coffin
Boston
Coffin
New England
Acang
T. Wheelwright
Court Street
Czarewitch Assault Details Revealed in St Petersburg
In St Petersburg on May 15 the Czarewitch was attacked by a policeman who had duty protection. The assailant was overpowered with help from fellow officers. The Czarewitch’s wound is reported at the right temple.
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Czarewitch
St. Petersburg
Music Notes and Concerts At Dudley Street Opera House
Vyne Polymnia Club with Laura Beck and J C Bartlett presented the season finale under Clarence E Hay at the Dudley Street Opera House. Bennett and works by Costa Buffington and Barnley featured as a large enthusiastic audience attended. Whitsunday mass at St James church features Rotoli directing a Kyrie Aguas Dei and more from Beethoven Humme Gounod and Jommelii with Emma Howe and pupils rehearsing a song recital at Mason Hamlin Hall on Monday May 18.
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Beethoven
Hummel
Gounod
Jommelii
Emma Howe
Mason & Hamlin Hall
Pentecost Prayer of Saintly Unity and Guidance
The text is a Pentecost liturgical prayer invoking God to grant right judgment and Holy Spirit guidance. It attributes the prayer to Ty. W. Parsons and asks for spiritual illumination, unity, and comfort through Christ. The piece emphasizes divine leadership and the Spirit’s light in daily life.
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Ty. W. Parsons
Perturbed Portugal Her Annihilation Predicted
Lisson May 15 reports the Portuguese cabinet has resigned amid ongoing financial troubles. Dispatches note British and Portuguese officials discuss a new Anglo Portuguese convention. Paris sources quote Bartissol predicting Portugal’s annihilation unless it aligns with Britain and other powers.
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Lisson
London
Foreign Office
Lisbon
Cortes
Senhor Bocage
Lord Salisbury
Portugal
Zambesi River
Manicaland
Zambesi
Pall Mall Gazette
Paris
Senhor Bartissol
Mozambique
England
Senhor Veiga
House O Braganza
America
France
Brazil
Italian Premier Rudini Moderates New Orleans Dispute
Rome May 15 The Chamber of Deputies debated Premier Rudini’s handling of the New Orleans affair. Quintieri urged renouncing the matter, Cavaletto urged settlement, while Rudini defended Italy’s policy aims and warned against making the dispute a matter of national dignity. The recall of Consul Corti was noted as a potential informant.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Signor Quintieri
Premier di Rudini
United States
New Orleans
Grand Jury
Signor Cavaletto
Baron Fava
Priests in America Divisions Decree Issued by Propaganda
Rome May 15 the Propaganda issued a decree to end clashes between American bishops and priests over diocesan delimitations. It states priests affected by divisions remain in the diocese where they resided when delimitations were made. The Pope’s letter to Cardinal Gibbons is awaited to resolve dissensions. otherwise archbishops might be summoned to Rome for conference.
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Rome
America
Cardinal Gibbons
Paper Gives Up the Ghost Evening Critic Ceased
Washington May 15 The Evening Critic has ceased publication and is placed in the hands of a receiver.
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Washington
Evening Critic
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Boston Post
Post Publishing Company
Corcoran Building
Fifteenth Street
Boston, Post
Total
Rudini
MR. Horr and
Italy
California
Louisiana
Cain
Commonwealth Avenue
H. M.S. Britannica
John Bull
Charleston
Swatara
Concord
Atlanta
Chicago
the Tremont
Mr. Willard
John E. Kellerd
Ralph Delmore
Frank E. Aiken
Chas. G. Craig
Kate Foley
Beverly Setgrous
Stella Boniface
Old Bailey Court
Russell
Miss Barry
Leonard Grover
Metropolis
Mr. Grover
Leonard Grover, Jr
Herbert Archer
George R. Edeson
Charles Hopper
Frank Girard
Herbert Stacey
John E. T
Newspaper
Baxter Street
Brooklyn
Joseph Hatton
Mr. Hatton
Peae Eer
Arthur Dimmesdale
Sol Keene
Park
Tremont
Abbey & Schoettel
Keene
Mary Lawman
Whiting
Ward
Partridge
Temple Place
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