Subscription rates and theater listings in Boston newspapers
Daily and weekly paper rates listed for 1 year 26 00 6 months 3 00 3 months 1 50 500 0 81.00 Subscriptions to be sent to POST PUBLISHING COMPANY Boston office Corcoran Building Fifteenth street. Tremont Theatre and other venues show nightly performances including Lydia Thompson in The Dazzler, Augustin Daly in Taming the Shrew, John Itson in The Hornet's Nest, Wolves of New York, Helen Barry in A Night's Frolic, Alexander Salvini in The Three Guardsmen, Go-Won-Go Monawk in The Indian Mail Carrier, and an annual pupil exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts.
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Tremont Theatre
Tremont Stree
Lydia Thompson
Holls Street
Tusatee
Hollis Street
Augustin Daly
Glory Theatee
Washington Street
John
Ttson
Boston
Wolves of New York
Boston Museum
Tremont Street
Scollay Square
Kellar
Park TuHeatee
Helen Barry
Graxp Ornra Hoess
Washington
Dover Street
Alexander Salvini
Three Guardsmen
Howaxko Athen
Vém
Howard Street
Go-Won- Go Monawk
Mruseum OF
Fins Arts
Immigrant Arrivals at Atlantic Ports in 1891
At Atlantic ports during the current year arrivals totaled 221 236. The table shows immigrants arriving Jan 1 to May 23 numbering 181 823 at one port and 39 413 at others, with minor additions from New Orleans and San Francisco. The figure excludes undisclosed arrivals via the British North American Provinces and Mexico.
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New Orleans
San Francisco
Mexico
Underground Transit Bill Sent to Rapid Transit Commission
The Boston House referred the Boston Railway Company bill to the Rapid Transit Commission. Taxation of street railway franchises and related issues are deemed to require careful analysis beyond debate. The commission will handle a large docket, shaping the future of Boston transit.
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Boston Railway Company
Rapid Transit Commission
Boston
Milk Rates and Board Decision on Transportation Tariffs
The Board of Railroad Commissioners revises milk transport tariffs, affecting farmers in Littleton Acton and nearby towns. It states contractors act as company agents for farmer shipments and cuts the rate to three cents per can from Littleton and Acton stations to Boston, down from five cents set in 1882.
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
Littleton
Acton
Boston
The Mayors New Rules For City Bids And Claims
The mayor outlines rules to guide city contracting and avoid disputes. Bids upon advertised contracts must not be rejected to force unreferenced conditions, a move labelled just to contractors. A second rule bars city officials from prosecuting claims or rendering professional services.
City Council Rules Aim at Tightening Board Procedures
A set of rules requires formal applications to the chairman or clerk for business with a board and mandates that board and commission work be conducted at formal sessions at their offices. The measures aim to curb lax methods and shield departments from appearances of improper influence.
Redistricting Bill Faces House Vote in Massachusetts
A House vote is expected today on the committee's redistricting plan amid Republican opposition. The rival Lopez Walker Greenhalge substitute is criticized as a self serving gerrymander. Democrats argue for fairer division and hope for GOP support to block Lopez's scheme.
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Republican “Conference
Messrs. Lopez
Walker
Greenhalge
Massachusetts
Inter-State Commerce Commission Rules on Carrier Discrimination
The ICC verdict in New York & Northern Railway versus New York & New England Railroad and related firms holds that no unlawful discrimination occurred when one carrier diverted through traffic to different connecting lines. The ruling emphasizes equal facilities and rates for interchange and rebilling, based on the act’s clear prohibition of discrimination among connecting lines.
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Inter-State Commerce Commission
New York & Northern Railway Company
New York & New England Railroad Company
Housatonic Railroad
New England Terminal Company
N. Y. & N. E. Railroad Company
Brewster’s
N. Y
Danbury
New York
New York & New England Road
New England and Northern Railway
New England and Northern Road
Brewster
Coonry
Bkagg
CooLry
Federal case outlines discrimination in transportation routes
The opinion holds that differences in connecting lines must reflect actual service similarities and conditions. Discrimination is lawful only when based on true differences in physical or interchange convenience, not on business motives. The ruling notes no prior federal court decision on this point.
Endowment Insurance Bill Sparks Senate Debate
The Senate adopted Champlin and Gilman amendments to the endowment insurance bill amid long debate. Champlin allows many organizations to operate, while Gilman empowers the Insurance Commissioner to suspend nonconforming firms, though phrasing shifts weakened the public policy trigger. Memorials and petitions influenced the vote. reconsideration hoped, else House action loom.
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Senate
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
Gilman
Insurance Commissioner
Champ Lin
Insurance Committee
Boston Executive Business Association
Massachusetts State Board of Trade
Friends of Sound
The Light of the World and the Poems Debate
A 19th century critique argues Sir Edwin Arnold's The Light of the World weakens religion and poetry. It contrasts his epic The Light of Asia with productions by Saltus and Fawcett, noting odd renderings of biblical figures and awkward verse forms.
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Edwin Arnold
Sir Epwin
Epaar SuLtus
Saltus
Fawcett
Engar —Bhas
Mary Magdalen
Jupas Iscariot
Epwin
Asia
Lazarus
El/Azar
Edwin
Syre
House of Mary Manpavenr
Boston’s Youthful Spring of Hope and Voicing Labor
A Boston reflection on a youth centered season with brides and graduates, praising the street cries of vendors and workers, proposing that labor should sing, and urging a cheerful, industrious city life amid social debates surrounding Dr. Brooks’s bishopric and orthodoxy.
Present Fashion in the New Testament Critique
A reader denounces modernized Bible versions calling the purple robe a red parudamentum laticlave and condemns altered phrasing as dilutions and adulterations of scripture. The speaker insists on preserving traditional text and authentic expressions without further changes.
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Acces
Jesus
Sayings and Satires Bring Wit to a News Sketches Page
A collage of quips and brief anecdotes spans politics and society. Notes on an overbearing politician, umbrella mergers, a Washington joke, and a royal tale from Alfonso XIII highlight the era’s social humor and gender commentary.
Universalist Publishing House Trustees Meet in Boston
The annual meeting of Universalist Publishing House trustees was held at 30 West Street at 10 am. Rev. A A Miner presided, with prayer by Rev W 38 Woodbridge. Treasurer John D W Joy presented a 68843 55 business receipts report. Directors including Charles Caverly showed prosperity and planned new publications and increased circulation for the year. Elected officers for the current year: President A A Miner, Clerk Thomas H Armstrong, Treasurer John D W Joy, Directors Charles E Carpenter, Rev George Hill, Hon Moses Humphrey, Mrs C M Sawyer, Hon Newton Talbot, William H Finney, Eben Alexander.
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Charles Caverly
A. A. Miner
D.D
Lil.d
Thomas H. Armstrong
The Taming of the Shrew at Hollis Street Theatre
Mr Daly presents The Taming of the Shrew at Hollis Street Theatre with Miss Rehan as Katherine and Mr Drew as Petruccio delivering a polished revival. Fisher’s absence is noted and Gilbert is missed in Slys though Tyrone Power handles Sir Oliver well from The School for Scandal.
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Hollis Streets
Mr. Daly
Hollis Street Theatre
Dramatic Notes On Niobe At Boston Museum
Niobe a dramatic comedy to be staged at the Boston Museum on Monday June 16. The production features a strong cast and includes Miss Louise Allen noted for nimble dancing. Lydia Thompson and company close the season in Brooklyn after leaving the Tremont Theatre while The Wolves of New York perform nightly at the Boston Theatre.
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Niobe
Boston Museum
Louise Allen
Globe Theatre
Dr. Bill
Wolves of
New York
Boston Theatre
Lydia Thompson
Tremont Theatre
Brooklyn
Harvard Yale baseball report seeks mutual trust in nine year plan
Harvard representatives report to Professor White detailing a proposed nine year baseball series with Yale and an annual football game, with Harvard ready to add Princeton if possible. They reject Yale demands for two Yale Princeton cycles and urge an independent, diplomacy reducing future disputes. Yale must explain its continued resistance.
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J. W. White
Harvard Athletic Committee
Harvard
Yale
New York
Adee
Princeton
Springfield
Atlee
Camp
Princeon
Ames
A. W. Thayer
William Hooper
G. A. Stewart
Co. W. Smith
Dean
Altogeter
Yale m
Chauncy Hall School Kindergarten Graduation Delights Crowd
Chauncy Hall School held a kindergarten graduation with bright paper decorations and a crowded hall. Miss Martin and Miss Kinsley presented essays on manual and art training, Mrs. Laura Chant sang, and Mrs. Palmer spoke on the mission of kindergarten education. Diplomas were presented by Principal William H. Land as the class sang.
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Chauncy-Hall School
Emma Martin
Montreal
Carrie Carleton Kinsley
Worcester
Franz Ab
Sue Moon
Laura Ormiston
Emily Hazard Dakin
Marion Louise Weston
New Hampshire
Alice Freeman Palmer
Mrs. Palmer
Earth
Heaven
William H. Land
Pr Ncipal
Beile St. John Pearson
Evangelistic Association Holds Large Meetings at Park Street Church
The Evangelistic Association of New England held morning, afternoon, and evening meetings at Park Street Church. Alpine McLean presided, with Rev. E. W. Oakes of London urging wider evangelical outreach. Officers were elected, including McLean as president and Proctor as vice president, with forty-five directors and forty-eight Ladies' Executive Committee members named.
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Evangelistic Association of
New Engeland
Park Street Church
Alpine McLean
E. W. Oakes
London
England
Episcopal
Wesleyan
H. H. Proctor
Park Street
Edward L. Tead
John A. McElwan
D. G. Woodvine
B. Thing
George K. Neal
Henry H. Proctor
John Gilchrist
George Bb. Neal
E. S. Niles
J. EB. Gray
A. J. Gordon
D.D
A HL Plumb
James M. Gray
M. D. Kneeland
W. N. Brodbeck
Festival of Vested Choirs Held Across Several Cities
The fifteenth annual festival of vested Episcopal church choirs gathered today at St Stephen's Church Lynn with choirs from Lynn Medford Newton Hyde Park Lowell Cambridge Longwood and Marlboro. The day featured Holy Communion, a choir rehearsal, athletic plays, and an evening festival with music directed by Ss B Whitney and an address on sacred music by Rev C L Hutchings.
Canada to grant sugar rebate for exports
Ottawa May 27 The government will rebate all sugars manufactured in Canada for export placing Canadian refiners on par with American exporters in foreign markets. Refiners also press for a rebate on sugars manufactured for domestic use.
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Canada
Ottawa
Ont
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