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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1891
Page
4
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Listings show Lydia Thompson at the Tremont in The Dazzler and Augustin Daly in Taming the Shrew at the Hollis Street Theatre. Also John Stetson’s Comedy in The Hornet’s Nest and Wolves of New York at Boston Theatres. Alexander Salvini in The Three Guardsmen at Grand Opera House. Go Won-Go Mouawk in The Indian Mail Carrier at Howard Street Athenaeum. Fine Arts exhibit of pupil works.
The Boston Post notes that arrivals at Atlantic ports this year total 221 236 for the period January 1 to May 23. The figures exclude arrivals at New Orleans and San Francisco and uncounted flows via British North American Provinces and Mexico, which would raise the overall immigrant total.
The article notes Memorial Day evolves year by year into a unifying national holiday. It honors fallen soldiers while softening its war memories, emphasizing patriotic inspiration and the practice of observing the day with memorial rites and sports.
A proposed Washington university organizes a board of trustees and plans a $5 million fundraising appeal. Leading educators are to be consulted, though critics warn the project would be a harmful surplus amid American educational conditions. they contend that such study should precede founding a new institution.
Report on recent force reductions at the Boston Custom House claims all discharged employees were Democrats, with possibly one exception. Observers say civil service reform was not observed impartially, noting that reinstate under Collector Saltonstall is a factor among the affected.
Collectors Bearp and Saltonstall appoint two top exam candidates from the Civil Service Commission list. The discharged Democrats, excluded for party balance, had proven merit and capacity, securing their positions on merit without Republican counterparts.
The speech by Hon. Henry Canor Lover at the New Bedford Young Men's Republican Club dinner is printed, criticizing Mr Lopes for abandoning principles for political gain. The piece denounces tariff and force bill support, gerrymandering plans, and notes his youth offers potential reform if he acts honestly.
A newspaper column critiques claims by Nationalists about railroad ownership. It cites Chicago, Burlington & Quincy and Atchison stockholders figures, noting most holders are individual investors, women, or trustees, and that stock ownership does not neatly control freight rates. It questions sweeping assertions and the political aim behind them.
Betht Amy and his companions appear set to act as plans firm up for an upcoming event. The group gathers in preparation, signaling readiness for a coordinated effort.
The article surveys Episcopal dioceses considering Dr. Brooks for bishop. It lists dioceses voting for and against consecration, notes Western and Southern leanings, and cites opinions predicting a likely ratification by standing committees and a contentious House of Bishops. It portrays the struggle as principled and temperate.
A stirring look at New York political struggles as SCANNELL seeks an office backed by RICHARD CROKER and E. S. STOKES, all formerly Tombs prisoners for murder. Croker and GRANT run the city’s affairs from Wigwam and City Hall, with Wednesday’s drive hinting at impending appointments amid gossip in corridors.
A Springfield Republican correspondent reports Harvard President Exior and Boston schools Superintendent Sravert oppose T W Bickney’s appointment as chief of the liberal arts department for the World’s Fair in Chicago. The piece notes their stance may hurt or help Bickney depending on local views.
The delivery of the memorial sermon before the Hingham Grand Army posts by Rev. Dr. Linpsay last Sunday drew many expressions of gratification in the South. The Baltimore Sun notes that Dr. Linpsay wrote to a friend in a letter regarding the reception.
The president notes a great public in the South, contrasting them with politicians, saying they are true and warmhearted and wishing the sentiment be known.
The piece laments Modernism and uniform taste while praising the Public Library’s beauty The author recalls the yellow duster once common among travelers and laments its disappearance as travel becomes universal The essay questions changing manners and the loss of distinctive attire in American life.
Prayer text invoking God as strength for those who trust in Him. It seeks mercy and grace for constant help to avoid failing in duty, asking to keep Thy commandments in will and deed, signed by T. W. Parsons.
Robert E Lee charts, prepared over fifty years ago, are now used in St. Louis river improvements. Ballington Booth, in London, weighs starting a social redemption branch in America with General Booth. Booth to return to New York Saturday. Moltke leaves MSS for public release. The Queen rules Duke of Fife’s daughter to hold ducal rank only.
The 1890-91 season winds down with The Wolves of New York at the Boston Theatre, then August 8 marks the start of a preliminary summer season. Daly’s company will present Shakespeare and new pieces at Hollis Street, while Mary Lawman makes her Tremont debut with Vittoria. The Globe hosts The Hornet's Nest and Alexander Salvini’s three week run at Grand Opera House continues, with Niobe set for June 15.
A sampler of remarks and anecdotes touches on whist experts, shoe makers, church feuds, Edison’s novel plans, Harrison’s scrapbooks, and a carved clock. Quips about women, self restraint, and politics mix with notes on Coxlike trivia and a lime-tree clock crafted for Burleigh Hall.
Music Hall Promenade concerts start Monday June 1 under Mr Timothy Adamowsky with a varied program including Queen of Sheba overture Oberon Largo Orpheus and other selections. The second concert Tuesday June 2 will be directed by Mr Grinberg. Tickets are available at the box office.
A letter to the editor rebuts Henry M. Whitney’s claim that the Dorchester division of the West End railroad operated at a loss. The writer argues seven poor months do not prove overall unprofitability, notes summer traffic, cites Metropolitan Rail Road’s Dorchester profit, and warns against pressuring legislators on false figures.
G W Porter of Lexington Mass argues that Dr Brooks, Bishop-elect of Massachusetts, should be confirmed without delay. He notes Brooks's long record as a religious teacher and contends diocesan committees lack judicial power. He cites broad confirmations across fourteen dioceses and predicts House of Bishops will approve decisively.
London reports the North Bucks bye election delivering a Liberal win. Candidate Mr. Leon gains a majority of 881 on 5013 votes to 4632 for Evelyn Hubbard the Conservative opponent, succeeding Captain Verney who held the seat in 1889 with a 208 majority.
The Unitarian Church Temperance Society held a public meeting at King's Chapel with Christopher R. Elliot presiding. Speakers Miss Florence Blangarine, Mrs. Anna G. Spenser, Rev. Charles G. Ames, and Rev. George W. Cooke urged temperance education, personal abstinence, and social duty, praising total abstinence and moral self-government.
The North River recalls a legend of a Spanish warship doomed by a cursed rigging. A centuries old superstition says crews are sent aloft at sunset to chase the devil from sheave holes. The tale notes the ritual persists, yet the elusive search remains fruitless and tiresome.
Rome May 29 The Pope wrote personally to Cardinal Gibbons on American church affairs focusing on bishop appointments The Pontiff will nominate a coadjutor bishop for the Archbishop of Santa Fe and oversee ecclesiastical matters in the region
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