Amusements Tonight in Boston Venues and Shows
The city offers a packed evening with a Russian Art Exhibition at Mechanics Building and multiple performances at Tremont and Hollis theaters. Notable acts include Rudolph Aronson's Comic Opera Company in Mine Angela at Tremont and Helen Daughvray in The Whirlwind at Hollis. Continuous shows run from 2 PM to 7:45 PM with additional 9 PM listings across stages on Washington, Tremont, and Park turns.
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Mechanics
Tuntington Avenue
Mechanics’ Pair
ARENA
Tremont Street
Husaian Art Exhibition
Boston
Taratrik
Washington Street
Thei Soudan
Grope Tukatre
Rudolph Aronson
Comic Opera Company
Angela
Tremont
Texas Steer
Holis Street
Hollis Street
Helen Daugvray
Department pages Listed in Ninth and Tenth Folio
The notice outlines where readers may find the Financial Department on page six, Commercial Department on pages nine and ten, and the Ship’s News on the tenth page.
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sVews
Tariff dispute cited in 1869 speech excerpt
Excerpt discusses a tariff grievance against the United States with reference to exports from the provinces including coal lumber oats potatoes and iron. The passage analyzes Governor Brackety and Mr Russell with focus on their positions and the partisan divide in the political contest.
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United States
John W. Candler
Advance in duties and prices on foreign copying products
A Sheffield Manufacturing Company circular states an advance of about 50 percent in the duty on foreign copying pauper and a 25 percent price increase on these goods plus leather. The company offers domestic Manila copying books at reasonable prices and will adhere to catalogue prices with the percent advance added to each invoice.
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Sheffield Manufacturing Company
Purroy Testimony Highlights Civil Service Gains in NY Fire Dept
NY Senate investigation into Fire Department leadership reveals a branch Tammany society in the annexed district where many firemen pay $5 for political purposes. Purroy testifies civil service rules yield better and more efficient uniformed personnel, a point Senator McNaughton presses for clarity.
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New York
Purroy
Fire Department
State Senate
Puurroy
Tammany Society
Tammany
McCnaughton
Tax Increase Raises Cigar Prices Across Havana and Sumatra
An interview in the New York Times cites a tax shift of $165 per pound on filler tobacco, lifting the tax on a thousand cigars to $2145. The effect hits individual cigars with a two to three cent rise, as Havana leaf usage prompts higher costs for seed and Havana cigars.
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Havana
Sumatra
N. Y. Times
O Neil Receives Broad Support for Tariff Reform Stand
The article praises Congressman O Neil for standing with Andrew to defend Massachusetts industries and interests. It highlights his strong five minute tariff speech that placed him among the front rank of new House members and notes his effective stump speeches, earning a large district majority from tariff reform supporters.
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O' Neil
House
Andrew
Massachusetts
Tariff increases prices for spectacles and eyeglasses
A circular from 8S. F. Myers & Co. of New York notes a 25 percent advance in prices for spectacles and eyeglasses. The pages of the catalogue printed before the law took effect show this advance not reflected in the listed prices.
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F. Myers &Co
New York
Free Raw Materials Plea by Hon Gusanob Morse in Massachusetts
The plea for free raw materials for Massachusetts industries is being urged by Hon Gusanob Morse in his address. He argues that abundant supplies are essential to sustain local manufacturing, boost employment, and support regional economic growth amid rising costs and shortages.
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Massachusetts
Gusanob Morse
Canvass of the Second District Critiques Tariff Policy
The piece praises local residents for their attendance at a canvass and portrays Mr Morsh’s depiction of Amus corporation suffering under duty on materials. It notes Amus operations in Easton facing about twelve thousand dollars yearly tax impact and argues McKinsey tariff raises living costs requiring higher worker wages. It contrasts shoe town growth after hides duty removal with stagnant iron towns, illustrating policy effects.
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Second
Pennsylvania
Amus Corporation
Easton Works
McKinsey
Morsh
Cost of living under the tariff debated by Blaine in South Bend
A war of words over tariff effects on everyday goods. The article argues that current prices prove the tariff increases cost more for typical Americans and burdens the working class, while luxuries rise less. It cites specific items like astrakhan and plush fabrics, shipping lines report lower demand, and critics question the merchant marine subsidy.
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Blaine
Ins
South Bend
Blainn
England
Mr. Blaine
High tariff talk and ocean trade decline in New York
The piece argues that tariff supporters will relish steamship agents in New York reporting a drop in ocean traffic due to the new law. It portrays importers as villains opposed to a home market and mocks claims that trade should follow national flags while urging a protective agenda.
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Rexp
McKintey
Hoak
New York
Tax reductions claimed by Mayor Grant challenged by increased valuations
The Times documents rising assessments in poorer New York wards offsetting lower rates, noting a example where a 6000 value in 1888 carried 199.80 tax and a 12000 value in 1890 carried 236.40 tax. Critics say Sun defends by citing wealthy addresses, but that underscores selective valuation and political caution in wards with less protest.
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Grant
New York
Times
The
Sun
Granv
Mirrors and duties raise prices on imported glass
P H Hinman of Buffalo laments Pittsburg mirrors as cheap and inferior. He notes German and French plates dominate the market with France supplying the finest plate and Germany the common wall mirror plate. He predicts a large price increase from the higher duties though exact figures are not stated.
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Pittsburg
Germany
France
P. H. Hinman
Buffalo
Captain Fox Teases Hamlet Comparison In Political Stump Speech
Captain James A. Fox ridicules a Shakespearean parallel between Mr Saurman Hoan and Hamlet while discussing Congressman elections. He suggests SHERMAN Hoar might have heeded Senator Friesh Hoar and warned that the political uncle figure could be harmful, prompting a sharp, Odious comparison.
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James A. Fox
Shak- Speare
Hamlet
Captain Fox
Just Comparisons and Gentle Counsel on Heartache
A reader writes to the New York Ledger about engagement heartbreak and a female’s deceptive fiancé. The Ledger replies that Time heals, offering solace that sorrow matures into peace and wiser judgment for a trusting, betrayed heart.
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New York Ledger
Dinner in Philadelphia Sparks Gossip About Servants
A young man, not a public figure, hosted a dinner for friends in Philadelphia recently and the event's cost and dishes are recorded in the newspapers. The remark by Mat THEW ARNOOLD about American journals trading in servants hall gossip is noted.
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Philadelphia
Matthew Arnoold
Scholar in Politics and Emerson Quote Sparks Debate
The speaker invokes Ralph Waldo Emerson and William Lloyd Garrison to argue that a scholar defending slavery or oppression betrays professional duties. The nuanced critique targets senators and lawyers who supported oppressive laws, urging readers to value liberty of trade, press, and religion. The piece notes questions of motive and knowledge behind positions, emphasizing accountability for stance on rights.
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Nahant
Concord
Ralph Waldo Emerson
William Lloyd Garrison
Melrose
Remembering Dr Henry J Bigelow A Boston Tribute
A Boston tribute honors Dr Henry J Bigelow, famed surgeon and innovator, noting his European acclaim, lifelong service at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital, and his lasting contributions to lithotrity and dislocation reduction. His father Jacob Bigelow also prospered in science and medicine.
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Bigelow
Europe
French Academy of Medicine
Astley Cooper
Henry Thompson
Boston
Medical School
Harvard University
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston tribute to a great surgeon’s devotion to science
The passage praises a renowned surgeon for his devotion to science and the benefits his work brought to humanity. It notes his example as a spur to young physicians and surgeons to broaden their outlook and enhance the profession’s impact on the world.
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Henry J. Bigelow
Europe
Bigelow Dia
Summer Street
Boston
Taverner
Prohibition candidate Jaggs and notes on age of discontent
A column mix of quips and notes includes a named prohibition candidate for Iowa’s Legislature Nehemiah Jaggs, reflections on Professor Bryce’s Brooklyn lecture on the Age of Discontent, and assorted social jests about postage, theater, and publishing figures. It mentions Reuben Gold Thwaites, Count Sackendorf, an Iowa saloonkeeper with malt recitals, and a lighthearted drum-for-dollars tale, ending with musings on cigars and McKinley.
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Skinner
Hickleby
Reuben Gold Thwaites
Wisconsin
Lothrop
State Historical Society of
Sackendorf
Cincinnati
Iowa
Birthday Blessing Poem for Francesca by T. W. Parsons
A devotional birthday verse to Francesca on All Saints Day. The mirror of faith asks divine protection and continual godliness. It invokes Mary Michael Stephen and the saints to keep her in the fold and prayerful unity across generations.
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Francesca
All- Saints
All-Saints
Mary
Michael
Stephen
T. W. Parsons
Three Mason Hamlin Hall chamber concerts announced
Mason Hamlin announces three chamber concerts at Mason Hamlin Hall on Nov 18 Jan 22 and Mar 19 with artists including Mrs Camilla Urso Mrs Nikisch Kneisel Hekking Nevin Huss and other notable players. Novelties will feature American works by Chadwick Huss and others. First Adamowski Quartette concert at Steinert Hall Monday evening with Dvoraks quartet in C and a Klengel piece. Baermann with Loeffler and Giese give first chamber concert at Union Hall Monday evening. Philharmonic Orchestra at Boston Theatre tomorrow features Mrs Cora Giese and Miss Adele Lewing. Pauline Hall to sing at Sunday popular concert at Music Hall. Imperial Quartette Baldwin’s Band Partridge and Daggett perform.
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Messrs
Mason & Hamlin
Mason & Hamlin Hall
Camilla Urso
Nikisch
Kneisel
Hekking
Nevin
Huss
Chadwick
Adamowski
Steinert Hall
Dvorak
Klengel
Mr. Baermann
Messrs. Loeffler
Giese
Union Hall
Philharmonic Orchestra
Boston Theatre
Cora Giese
Adele Lewing
Pauline Hall
Music Hall
Imperial Quartette
Baldwin
Partridge and
Daggett
Mr E L Pierce on Reconstruction and the New South
In a Memorial Day address before a Grand Army post in Dorchester James Cambridge, Mass presents Mr E L Pierce praising the South’s postwar progress. He notes 1860 slavery in seven states and current abolition, colored schools in Chattanooga, and voters and workers gaining equality, while warning against a force bill.
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E. L. Pierce
Sir
Marathon
Chattanooga
Dorchester
New South
Lookout Mountain
Europe
Cambridge
Mass
Vizcaya Sunk Off Barnegat After Collision With Unknown Schooner
The steamer Vizcaya bound from New York to Havana was struck and sunk off Barnegat six miles from shore. Eighty one passengers and crew perished, twelve Vizcaya crew survived, and the schooner involved remains unidentified. Survivors tell of a night voyage, a moonlit sea, and rapid sinking before rescue by the Humboldt.
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New York
Vizcaya
Havana
Barnegat
Jersey
Humboldt
Brazil
Brooklyn
Black
Felipe Hazas
Gabriel Covas
Francisco Seera
Andres Rico
Sereno Carlos
F. Lopez
Juan Seyjas
Angel Leon
Jose Mendiana Camorro
Ramon Martinez
Ramon Perez
Sessor Juan Pedro
J. M. Ceballos & Co
M. A. Calvo
M. Parrana
A. Ruiz
Jose Acaibia
Ramon Alvarez
Juan F. Hedman
Oscar Islam
Luigi Pellion
Jose W. Garcia
Dr. Rico
Fle
Cunill
Ciudad Condal
Ceballos & Co
Pier 21
North River
Ile
Secon
Senor Calvo
House of Franck & Co
Cuba
Compania Transatlantica
Mediterranean
Ncaya
Bernice
Harvard Fall Handicap Meet on Holmes Field Examines Near Records
The Harvard Athletic Association held its annual fall handicap meet on Holmes Field. Winners in events such as the bicycle race, mile walk, and mile run came close to Harvard records. Notables include K Brown and T Richardson in hurdles, P W Davis and Taylor in the two mile bicycle race, and F M Carr in the mile run.
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Harvard Athletic Association
Holmes Field
Harvard
K. Brown
T. Richardson
Richardson
Brown
P. W. Davis
Taylor
IF. L. Olmsted
Davis
O. B. Hawes
Cook
J. Allen
W. L. Thompson
S. W. Ht ‘Thayer
G. F. Brown
O. J. Shead
Allen
T.J. Stead
Wells
Rothschild
F. M. Carr
M.S
New York
J. S. Cook
J. Lowell
G L Batchelder
R. K. Hale
Lowell
H. Evins
R. W. Wood
Evins
A. H. Greene
Greene
B. Wells
E. V. Bloss
H. F
J. Graham
O. K Hawes
H. Hunt
T. W. Lamont
E. E. Merrill
J. G. Lathrop
FE. Buckley
Obituary for William W. Rhoads Died at East Walpole at 76
William W. Rhoads died Thursday morning in the house where he was born and spent his life. A faithful citizen, model husband and father, he was 76 and described as an honest man. “Of such are the kingdom of Heaven.” ROA, we:
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East Walpole
William W. RuHoads
Mr. Rhoads
Kingdom of Heaven
Oliver Hall of Dorchester Dies at Age Ninety
Dorchester loses its oldest and most respected citizen, Oliver Hall, who built a prosperous business and served long as selectman, assessor, overseer of the poor, church parish committee member, two term General Court representative, and president of the Mattapan Bank. He lived on Meeting House Hill his entire life and died at an advanced age.
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Oliver Hall
Dorchester
Mattapan Bank
Meeting House Hill
Governor Brackett Reply Details Legislative Work
Boston Oct 31 1890 John M Dunne Esq Worcester Mass Brackett states he has not appeared as attorney for any corporation before a legislative committee except 1882 83 for cooperative banks seeking amendments and 1883 for convict employment hearings regarding hat makers none charged and no compensation received the reply notes no direct talks with individual legislators beyond committee members and concludes the inquiry with a formal closing.
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Boston
John, M. Dunne
Milbury Short
Worcester
Mass
John
A. Brackett
New York Scholar Goodyear in London for Key Art Work
Mr W H Goodyear of New York travels to London to publish his major work The Grammar of the Lotus. The book, years in preparation, promises important insights into decorative art in the ancient East and follows his earlier paper The Origin of the Ionic Capital and of the Anthemion in the American Journal of Archaeology.
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W. H. Goodyear
New York
London
Goodyear
American Journal of Archeology
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Boston Post
Dailin Post Publishing CO
Ilk
Winter Street
Oston Dust
Mr. Russell
Brackett
West End
Brackety
Mr. Rkussel
Governor Brackety
Aero
New York Tribune
Boston Journal
New York Commercial
Consignees
Norddeutscher Lloyd Line
Inman Line
Compagnie Génerale Transatlantique
Havre
Henry D. Thoreau
Joseph Gales Seaton
John Weiss
Charles Theodore Russell
William W. Greenough
William J. Dale
Hiiis
Jacob Bigelow
Dr. Bigelow
Chauncy Place
Bingham
N. Y. Sun
Third Avenue
Detroit
L’ree Press
Sonny
Mr. McKinley
Willyam W. Rhoads
Governor Brackett
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