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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1893
Page
4
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and policies for daily and weekly editions. It details prices, payment in advance, address changes, and forwarding notices, and notes office locations in Boston and New York plus editor E. A. Grozbirger.
The Infanta Eulalie delights the public and defies etiquette strictures. She has had her photograph taken and given a newspaper interview. She enjoys drives, harbor sails, and watching a Madison Square dance in her honor. Tomorrow she decorates General Grant's grave.
Opinion argues Section 6 of Chapter 300 1803 was misapplied to Boston. If legislators did not intend impact, urge passage of Senator Fitzgerald’s order to exempt Boston and let the measure await next session for proper discussion and intelligent action.
Clarence Hovey, secretary and executive officer of Massachusetts World’s Fair Commission, faces criticism over building regulations in Jackson Park. The Massachusetts public seeks explanations, with resolutions in the Legislature ready to address the matter.
The editorial calls for J Edward Addicks to resign from the Boston Gas Trust, arguing his continued leadership harms the firms and market and noting his holdings’ decline. It compares his situation to Herbert McLeod and urges action to ease gas industry issues.
The author argues the nation should use the gold reserve rather than issue bonds. As Carlisle taps the reserve, confidence rises, and gold shipments continue. Global investors, unsettled by downturns in Australia and South America, will turn to US stocks and bonds that offer premium yields.
The author foresees falling gold exports and a leaner Treasury as Austria secures gold. He notes no Treasury accumulation from duties, credits Republican pensions relief, and recalls Black Friday fear. Banks aiding the government are seen as a stabilizing shift toward prudent, honest trade.
The editorial urges labor leaders to adopt moderation as hours and wages talks fail. It argues the country faces tight finances and that only exceptional cases justify wage increases. It calls for conservative action until business improves and stresses shared interests of labor and capital.
The piece surveys professors views in America and Europe on whether a distinct American school of music can emerge from negro melodies. It notes debates on folk status and origin, then suggests using themes like Golden Slippers and Go Down Moses in a symphony to demonstrate feasibility.
In a column of casual vignettes the piece records local social scraps. It mentions James Mulligan’s recovery from illness and public attention to his name and political ties. It notes Col Coveney’s resignation from the Governor’s staff, Charles T. Smith’s departure from the Parker House and a Boston Club gesture, Consul-General Collins at the customs house, a prank on Officer Rufe Fessenden with a Colorado bat, and Grant Smith’s hobby behind a fast horse at Mason & Smith.
Rosedale to be produced at the Grand Opera House with a promising cast. Jo Smith faces a setback after his work with The Ensign and melodramas in Boston. June 19 Bartholomew's equine parade opens at the Boston Theatre. The Howard Atheneum hosts The Two Orphans this week. Nibbe's burlesque company returns to the Lyceum. Fate stars Katherine Robe at the Grand Museum in a special engagement finale. A vaudeville bill and a Tar and the Tartar spoof round out the program.
Boston audience sees fretting comedian Jo stage a comical hoax with invitations to a golden wedding as a new musical piece The Golden Wedding by Fred Miller Jr debuts at Park Theatre tonight. Cast includes Jennie Yeamans Dan Daly and Andrew Mack amid a busy Boston theatre lineup.
The Globe Theatre resumes tomorrow with two performances of The Crust of Society led by John Stetson's company and featuring Jeffie Tilbury as Mrs Eastlake Chapel. Matinees also mark Memorial Day at all open theatres. Willard ends his Tremont run with The Professor's Love Story twice more before continuing in The Middleman.
City social pages list upcoming events for May 29 with receptions hosted by Mrs. Partridge at 455 Beacon Street 4 to 6 and by Mrs. Lyon at 519 Beacon Street and Miss Frances Vose Emerson at 18 Newbury Street 4 to 6. Also note class day at Pierce Hall and a wedding of Miss Elizabeth H. Yeo to Mr. Charles House Smith at 22 Rutland Street.
The article notes Mme Pompadour’s lavish perfume habit, Japan’s growing kindergarten system led by Annie L. Howe in Kobe, and the Royal Geographical Society debating women’s fellowship. It also comments on the New London Telegraph’s stance against the state woman suffrage bill due to a residence requirement.
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