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Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1894
Page
4
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THE
Sunday Post
Post Publishing Company
Political Party Appeals Echo Voters in 1890s Rhetoric
A partisan appeal urges voters to support the Democratic ticket to sustain prosperity and warns that backing the Republican slate will bring renewed hard times seen during McKinley era austerity of 1893. The message frames economic outcomes and party responsibility.
Boston Voters List Indicates Record Democratic Turnout
Boston faces a potential record Democratic vote as the city prepares to cast ballots. The outcome hinges on individual Democrats voting straight and supporting John E. Russell and allies on the State ticket. The city’s vote is seen as a test of Democratic strength in New England.
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Boston
New England
John E. Russell
Congress
Massachusetts
Political Ticket Cheer Sparks Cross-State Playful Warning
A humorous editorial line urges voting the Democratic ticket to protect Massachusetts workers while suggesting the Republican ticket if one favors protecting Ohio sheep, mixing regional targets and playful policy signals.
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Massachusetts
Ohio
Business men rally at Faneuil Hall for prosperity pledge
In Boston at Faneuil Hall, Jerome Jones opens a business men’s rally stating that business is reviving and blaming croakers for political talk. They credit Democratic tariff with prosperity and condemn out of power politicians predicting ruin while insisting the people work to restore confidence and trade.
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Jerome Jones
Faneuil Hall
Jones
Boston
Voters urged to choose party paths with pride or shame
A stark political exhortation contrasts voting Democrat with keeping dignity before the world and voting Republican with lifelong shame. The piece frames the ballot as a moral choice, urging clear, decisive voter alignment.
Vote for New England interests over tariff change
What does any man gain by voting Republican for Congress today. A Republican House cannot alter Democratic tariff blocked by Grover Cleveland. A Republican President and majorities in Senate and House are needed to shift policy. Republicans claim to stop Democrats from adding sugar and coal to the free list, but these are sought by New England interests.
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Congress
Grover Cleveland
Senate
House
New England
Voters urged to back party lines as in 1892 ballot
A political instruction piece appeals to voters to repeat their 1892 Democratic choice or switch to the Republican ticket to admit uncertainty about past affiliations. It frames allegiance as a test of honesty and consistency in civic belief.
Dike cites industrial depression used in partisan politics
The Boston Journal highlights Rev. Samuel W. Dike's Forum article on the 1893 business downturn. It notes a missed conclusion that the depression arrives as a tool for partisan actors to reassure the public while honest religious Northerners face mounting industrial troubles.
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Boston Journal
Samuel W. Dike
Political Calamity Howlers Stirred by Leaders
A historical reflection notes Republicans and party leaders amplifying industrial troubles of a disastrous year. It argues many view these as the worst times, blaming political change, while former supporters who offered hopeful courage now align with the opposite stance. Mr Dike is named as recognizing the cruelties of political calamity rhetoric.
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Republican Party
Dike
Vote for John E. Russell for Honest Democracy
A campaign appeal urging voters to back John E. Russell praising pluck and honesty as true democracy and to vote against him only if one does not care about those qualities. The note frames Russell as a standard of integrity in local politics.
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John E. Russell
The McKinley tariff era and mill closures debate
The Boston Journal questions when tariff policy harms mills and workers. It traces labor turmoil from 1890s strikes and Homestead to the 1898 collapse, then asserts Democratic tariff relief revived trade, lowered losses, and spurred prosperity as mills reopen.
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Boston Journal
Vote the Democratic ticket and encourage trade
The note urges backing the Democratic ticket and promotes free trade while discouraging restrictive business policy. It reflects campaign messaging emphasizing party alignment and economic openness.
Cost of living and tariff reform rhetoric cited
A political tract contrasts low prices for flour clothing and sugar with Republican critiques. It accuses campaigners of inducing fear over cheaper goods and urges voting Democratic to avoid McKinleyism and high prices. The piece frames tariff reform as beneficial to workers and mocks GOP claims.
Berries Rise in Price as Cape Cod Fruit Commands Higher
A wide range of items from fruit markets to political notes fill the page. Prices show cranberries at ten dollars per barrel with Cape Cod fruit sometimes higher. Mentions of elections, hospital fund drives, and cultural gossip mix with travel notes and prominent figures.
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Cape Cod
Cape District
Democratic Party
Monte Cristo Returns Draw Louvre City Audiences
An enthusiastic Grand Opera House crowd braved wind and snow as James O Neill revived Monte Cristo in Boston style. Marie Burress as Mercedes and Hallett Thompson as Noirtier received strong notices, with strong supporting turns from Kate Fletcher and William H Pascoe. Keith s vaudeville program followed featuring Eugenes aerial act, LeClair and Leslie Cleopatra spoof, Clipper Quartet spoof, Nawn Irish sketch, and other acts delivering big patronage and satisfaction.
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James O'Neill
Boston
Monte Cristo
Grand Opera House
O'Neill
Marie Burress
Mercedes
Hallett Thompson
Museum Company
Noirtier
Kate Fletcher
Carconte
William H. Pascoe
Albert
Albert Sackett
Villefort
W. J. Dixon
Caderouse
Sidney Booth
Fernando
Mr. O’neill
Virginius
Eugene Fellner
Don Carlos de Seville
Keith
Love
Nature
South
Eugenes
Barra
LeClair
Leslie
Cleopatra
Harry LeClair
Clipper
the Fletchers
Koster & Bial’s
Tom
Hattie Nawn
Johnson
Reano
Bentley
Alice Raymond
Goldie
St. Clair
Will F. Denny
Hal Merritt
Professor Abt
Park Show Stages Acrobatic Duo in Weeklong Run
A great artist performs with Ali and Beni, a premier acrobatic pair. Off the Hearth will be seen at the Park every evening this week with matinees Tuesday afternoon and Saturday, instead of Wednesday as usual.
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Ali
Beni
Sowing the Wind Impresses Columbia Theatre Crowd
Sidney Grundys play Sowing the Wind drew consistent audiences at the Columbia Theatre over two weeks and again last night. J H Gilmour and Mary Hampton carried the piece, growing smoother in their roles as the company improves. The production is likely to fill its allotted time and has sparked broad favorable discussion.
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Columbia Theatre
Sidney Grundy
J. H. Gilmour
Mary Hampton
A Vote for Russell Promises Growth and Prosperity
A brief political message urges voters to support Russell as a path to growth and prosperity, warning against returning to past misrules and evils associated with McKinley era politics. The statement emphasizes forward momentum and progress.
The Wondrous Sage of the Narrow Gauge satire
A Beachmont poem mocks Revere Beach railroad superintendent John A. Fenno over fare changes. The verse argues the new card reduces fares from five to seven cents, while claiming seven cannot be less than five, and ridicules the superintendent’s explanations as crude reasoning.
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Lars
Revere Beach
John A. Fenno
Beachmont
Fenno
R. B
Mr. Fenno
Democratic Vote Promotes Good Times, Rejects McKinleyism
A brief call to vote today for positive government and good spirits, urging turnout against what is labeled as croaking, McKinleyism, and low mood. The message emphasizes optimism and Democratic ideals.
Massachusetts Democrats urged unity for all ticket votes
A call to rally behind the entire Democratic ticket in Massachusetts. The speaker argues principled voters must unite, avoid splits, and cast ballots for every candidate to signal a nationwide chance at prosperity in 1896.
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Massachusetts
Vote the Democratic ticket and keep the mills running
The note urges backing the Democratic ticket to prevent another McKinley era factory shutdown and preserve mill operations amid economic strain. It links political choice to industrial continuity and worker livelihoods.
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McKinley
Rain and Thunder Over Village in James Whitcomb Riley Poem
A rustic scene unfolds as a storm sweeps a town with barefoot boys, schoolgirls, roosters, cattle, and a farmer’s horse. Vivid contrasts show doors, gates, and windows, while nature’s bounties and creatures react to rain. The narrated moment ends with a child’s joy indoors as weather rages outside.
Pie, coffee, and cranberries in Boston's scene
The Observant Citizen notes Boston and New England pride in pie consumption with about 800 pies daily at one cafe, translating to 4000 pieces served between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. He criticizes local coffee quality, cites many doctors’ signs along Chambers Street, and recalls a Cape district remark tying cranberry prices to politics.
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Boston
New England
Chambers Street
Green
Cambridge Streets
Sunday Delivery Sparks Post Office Debate
Postmaster Coveney criticizes Assistant Postmaster Burnett for ordering Sunday mail delivery citing two days’ mail on Mondays and business principles. Burnett defends action as necessary to avoid Monday congestion and notes district superintendents advised Sunday distribution.
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Burnett
Coveney
Boston church leaders protest postal Sunday action
Everett D. Buck reports that four teen denominations and Christian groups in Boston met at noon likely at Ruggles Street Church. They voted to protest the mail distribution in the tenth district for political purposes, condemning it as profanation of the Lord's day and violation of God’s command and mall carriers’ rights.
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Everett D. Buck
Boston
Ruggles Street
Providence presence in a nation’s fate warned by a past note
The Hon. Horatio King recalls a 1863 Providence driven view on crisis and war. He cites South Carolina’s Boyce warning and argues history cannot hide the Almighty’s hand in unfolding events, noting a shift from retrospective to immediate divine guidance.
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Horatio King
Washington
Buchanan
Providence Journal
Boyce
South Carolina
Vote Today for Russell in Tariff Turbulence Fight
Voters urged to support Russell today amid opposition to further general tariff agitation. The message emphasizes avoidance of renewed tariff campaigns and appeals to constituents for decisive action.
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Russell
The Brownies at Hollis Impress with New Charm
The second and final week of The Brownies opened last evening at the Hollis. The quaint merriment has improved since opening night and features Alice Johnson Ida Mulle Snitz Edwards and the rest of the cast as clever principals. An extra matinee today gives children a chance to see the extravagant entertainment.
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the Hollis
Alice Johnson
Ida Mulle
Snitz Edwards
Liberty Hall
New York Empire Theatre Stock Company
Henry Miller
Viola Allen
Prince Pro Tem Nears Final Performances at Local Theatre
Audiences braved poor weather last night as the popular Museum production Prince Pro Tem drew strong crowds. Tonight T Tompkins of New Jersey will read election returns, with Nov 17 marking the 160th performance. The engagement runs three weeks more before Roland Reed opens Dec 3 in The Politician.
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T. Tompkins
New Jersey
Roland Reed
An Old Kentucky Premieres Third Week at Boston Theatre
The popular melodrama An Old Kentucky continues its third week before a huge audience. The production blends strong dramatic scenes with a sweet story and convincing sensational moments. A standout is the horse race finale with ten thoroughbreds and sweeping home-stretch action. The Pickaninny Brass Band provides noted music. Election returns will be read to the audience this evening.
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Boston
Pickaninny
Park Theatre "Off the Earth" delights crowds with song and laughter
Review lauds Park Theatre production "Off the Earth" as first class with fine music and topical songs. Louise Montague shines, Eddie Foy delivers constant humor, Sadie Macdonald impresses as a top soubrette, Hallen Mostyn remains a favorite, and Madline Morando captivates as premier danseuse.
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Park
the Park Theatre
Louise Montague
Eddie Foy
Sadie Macdonald
Hallen Mostyn
Madline Morando
The
American Travesty Co
Cluster
Superb Caat
Castle Square Theatre Nears Opening With Elks Benefit
Boston scene buzzes around Castle Square Theatre as Manager Rose rehearses his company from dawn until late night. A corps of supers and scenic artists under Mr. Chidley fine tunes Captain Paul. Everything reads favorable for a brilliant opening with the Elks weeklong benefit starting tonight.
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Boston
Castle Square
Rose
Paul
Corps of Scenic Artists
Chidley
The
Elks
Closing week of 1492 at Tremont Theatre opens
The Tremont Theatre hosts the closing week of 1492 with Rice's Surprise Party drawing a good audience. Special returns of election news are planned for tonight read from the stage and shown by the 1492 stereopticon. Saturday marks the long farewell in Boston.
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Tremont Theatre
Rice
Tremont
Boston
Palace Theatre Delivers First Class Entertainment Amid Crowded House
A full house at the Palace Theatre enjoyed London Gaiety Girls revue with lively specialty acts. The Sheridans juggle humorously, Victor Lee entertains with tricks, Edward Gallagher riffs, Picardo wowed with a transformation dance, and the Bernard sisters dueted well. Marie Warren, popular after three months, sang fresh ballads as Cain and Du Boils impressed with acrobatics. The burlesque King for a Day closed the program, staged with grand costumes and scale. Tonight a midnight show will relay election returns nationwide.
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Palace Theatre
Sheridans
Victor Lee
Edward Gallagher
Picardo
George Davis
Bernard Sisters
Marie Warren
the Palace
Cain
du Boils
London
Astarte and Vera Shine at Howard Atheneum Show
Crowds filled the Howard Atheneum as Astarte amazed with suspended aerial feats and graceful evolutions. Vera delivered a startling dome performance earning warm approval. The lineup featured Minnie Cline Daly and Lyons Florence Blene Brugo DeCamio Ida Howell the De Witts and more with new ballets living pictures and a jolly burlesque The Naiad Queen. Election returns were read from the stage this evening.
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Astarte
Vera
Minnie Cline
Daly
Lyons
Florence Blene
Brugo
DeCamio
Ida Howell
the de Witts
Kiranfy
Entertaining gypsy musicians thrill Austin and Stone’s audiences
Twelve gipsy musicians from Buda Pesth, first public appearance since leaving Prince Esterhazy’s court, perform at Austin and Stone’s Museum in Boston. Russell brothers feature with fighting bears Frank and others, while Mile. Yaretta presents dove acts and canine comedians. Ali Ben Deb and his Arab village from the Sahara Desert also headline the hall.
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Sahara Desert
Reilly and Woods All Star Vaudeville at Lyceum Theatre
Entertaining new vaudeville show at the Lyceum features Pat Reilly versatile in song dance and acting with a variety of acts including Lilly Perry Florence Devere and the Sa Vans. A scenic Dante's Inferno with Reilly as Old Dante closes a strong program. Continued on Page 5.
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