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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1891
Page
4
City Theatre Listings Show Evening Stage Mix
The listing notes Horus Street and Columbia theatres on Washington and Tremont streets presenting a variety of acts from “Later On” to “Mr. Wilkinson's Widows” with multiple showings at 2, 7:45, and 8 across venues including Boston Museum and Grand Opera House. Performances feature Hallen and Hart, Charles Frohman Company, Denman Thompson, Neil Burgess, Richard Mansfield, Barry Lacy, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horus Street
Hollis Street
Hallen and Hart
Columbia Theatre
Washington Street
Charles Frohman
Mr. Wilkinson
Taulmont
Tremont Street
Boston
Musreem
Lady Bountiful
Bosron
Denman Thompson
Barry Lacy
Jack Royal
Howard Athenzuu
Howard Street
Post shows 33 Percent Rise in November Circulation
The Post records a 33 percent increase in average daily circulation for the first week of November 1891 compared with the first week of October 1891. Growth appears in Boston suburbs and the country, indicating broad regional gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
THE
POST
Boston
Hustle for Tariff Reform and Present Duty
A brief item notes calls to push tariff reform amid evolving duties. It cites the proverb new occasions teach new duties from Lowell’s Present Crisis as context for reform momentum. The piece underscores urgency for policy change and reflects economic debate of the period.
A Misguided Cable May Have Altered Diplomatic Courtesy
The text imagines a ceremonial exchange between the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Boston and the Prince of Wales. It notes a hypothetical resignation by a disgraced member and a formal reply from the Prince, lamenting missed opportunity for a dignified exchange. The scenario ends with an apology for not occurring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artillery Company
Boston
Prince of Wales
Marlborough House
Faneuil Hall
Wales
The Victim: Allen Named for Boston Mayor Race
The piece argues Horace G Allen will be the Republican figurehead in Boston municipal politics three weeks from Tuesday. It praises a rival candidate as best suited for city affairs but notes Allen would be constrained by the party machine and spared real governance while Mayor Marrunis’s record stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace G Illen
Postmaster Hart
Homer Rocks
Boston
Allen
Marrunis
Court Probes Record Over One Cent Coinage Image
A confrontation over an Evening Record publication shows a graphic of a one cent U S coinage piece and questions the legality of printing such a cut. The dispute concerns copyright and government restrictions on engraved coin images and the press duties to avoid prohibited depictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Evening Record
United States
Unlawful Emblem Flaunted by Neighbor Linked to Politics
The speaker condemns a neighbor for flaunting an unlawful emblem, blaming it on association with Republican politics and alleging a tendency toward law-breaking despite past Congressional approval by the last Congress and BENJAMIN HARRISON.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison
Boston urged as convention site for next Democratic national party
The New England Democracy backs Boston to host the next Democratic National Convention. Congressman George F. Williams argues Massachusetts offers the greatest gain for the party and a strong path to converting voters. The convention is expected in spring to allow an extensive educational campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Boston
Post
George Fred Williams
The
Massachusetts
Union
Prosecution urged after civil service ruling on assessments
Civil Service Commissioner Thompson says the Washington court decision on the Old Dominion League may not matter without prosecution and punishment of offenders. The piece notes delayed actions since 1889, cites Roosevelt and McKinley era abuses, and urges moving against Mahone's agents and other officials implicated in similar schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
Thompson
Washington
Old Dominion League
Civil Service Act
Harrison
New York Reform Club
Roosevelt
New York
McKinley
District of Columbia
Mahone
van Cort
HendrIcks
Ohio Republican Committee
Steps Toward Free Silver in Congress
The piece quotes Senator Plumb, a Republican, signaling that future actions toward adding silver to gold as currency backing may occur when Congress meets in December. It notes Republican party organs are portraying free silver as a Democratic House scare tactic, while warning of the real danger Plumb identifies in the new stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Plumb
United States
Senator Plumb
Congressional Republican Debate on Silver Inflation Risks
The passage discusses the danger of further steps toward silver inflation in line with the Republican coinage act. It notes that if figures like Mr. Prump Mr. Stewart or Mr. Jones of Nevada become caucus candidates or Senate President, Senators Dawes and Hoar would support them without hesitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Prump
Stewart
Jones
Nevada
Republican Caucus
Senate
Ingalls
Dawes
Hoar
Baseball's Crisis and Call for Consolidation
A national crisis in baseball urges immediate consolidation of Association and League clubs to restore popular enthusiasm. The editorial argues rival clubs split interest and threaten the game's future, insisting one team per city would revive support and preserve baseball's place in athletic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Post rebuts suggestion of new party tied to democratic stance
The Post clarifies it did not suggest a new party. It printed news about it, noting the proposal arose from Mr. James Means. The paper defends itself as a Democrat while commenting on political progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Herald
James Means
Elizabethan Song About Daphne by John Lyby
The poem praises Daphne in a lyrical Elizabethan style. It extols her hair eyes brow and beauty, likens her to celestial music, and expresses fondness for singing her praise as glories become bays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daphne
John Lyby
Notable deaths and society notes in public eye
Public eye items report the death of famed sculptor Sir John Steell at 87. Other items note burglar swaps with Dr. Lyman Abbott, Louisville Baseball Club mortgage sale, visits by Governor-elect Flower, Henri Lorillard’s new house-boat, Minister Washburn’s arrival, Mrs. Besant’s American lecture, cereal exports to Europe, the Czar’s charitable gifts, Chicago whaleback steamer for expo, Huntington selling rail property for steamboats, Panama Canal liquidation and US interest, Sir Edwin Arnold praising a Japanese woman, Henry O Meara’s poetry volume attracting attention in London, and O Meara’s Boston Journal attachments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Abbott
Louisville Baseball Club
Flower
Europe
Chicago
C. P. Huntington
Panama Canal Company
United States
Edwin Arnold
Japan
London
Henry O'Meara
New England Cremation Society Considers Incorporation
About twenty members met in Sears Building room 412 for the society's regular session chaired by A. G. Hobson. President Cobb proposed a constitutional amendment to require ballot elections for all officers to enable incorporation. The treasurer reported about $175 in the cremation fund. Several members were elected, and a nominating committee was appointed for officers to be balloted at the annual meeting. The society now numbers about 100 members. The next annual meeting is scheduled for the fourth Tuesday in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Cremation Society
Sears
A. G. Hobson
John S. Cobb
Louis Prang
Rosa Prang
Thomas Mack
G. J. Walther
A. H. Bond
Abbie M. Ferguson
K. Boardman
Helen M. Coy
Nathan Appleton
J. R. Coller
Mary E. Fuller
They would all hustle for Governor Russell
A notice from the Louisville Courier Journal notes many people favor Governor Russell and expect Democrats to rally for his White House bid, signaling broad support within the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courier-Journal
Russell
White House
Wordplay and satire spill from a mixed bag of musings
A collage of quirky quotes and characters lampooning art taxes backtalk and highbrow tastes. References range from proofreading misfires to Browning versus Wordsworth loyalty, plus stage critics and reformers railing against wealth and behavior. The piece blends humorous exchanges with social commentary and theatrical jabs.
Miss Gertrude Franklin Recital In Steinert Hall
Miss Gertrude Franklin presented the second and final song recital in Steinert Hall to a full audience. The program showcased English songs and melodies by Arne, Behrend, Tosti, and others with Miss Franklin's refined tone and expression earning warm applause throughout. Her pupil Mrs. W. H. Prior supported with notable delivery in the Tosti piece, while Mrs. S. B. Field accompanied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Franklin
Gertrude Franklin
Steinert Hall
Dues
Okeke Ewes
Prior
Cess
Victor Rene
Neeveceeceen
Caracciolo
Kor
Misa Franklin
Polly Willis
Dr. Arne
German
Oesterle
Arne
London
Shakspere
Franklin
Gruenfeld recital and Philharmonic concert announced
Music notes announce the Gruenfeld recital this afternoon at Music Hall at 3 o'clock with works by Rubinstein Guidg Schumann Chopin Popper Raff and Gruenfeld. The Philharmonic Orchestra presents its second Tremont Theatre concert next Thursday featuring Overture Sakuntala Goldmark The Youth of Hercules Bergliot Grieg and Bendel two pieces heard here for the first time. George Riddle will read the translated Bergliot text by John Morton. Bergliot is described as a powerful, dramatic work about Bergliot’s mourning over her husband and son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruenfield
Music Hall
Rubinstein
Guidg
Schumann
Chopin
Popper
Raff
Gruenfeld
Philharmonic Orchestra
Tremont Theatre
Goldmark
Youth of
Hercules
Saint-Sains
Bergliot
Collusion With Liquor Men Shocks Springfield Officials
Springfield reports a police department probe finds protection for saloonkeepers James Henry J C Nelly and Thomas Hopkins in exchange for favors. Marshal Southmayd admitted notifying Henry before raids while false raids were staged to mislead the public and law, with suspensions and unresolved sentences noted in court records. Mayor Radford avoided commitment, citing ignorance of the affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Lathrop
Murphy
James Henry
J. C. Nelly
Thomas Hopkins
Marshal Southmayd
Radford
Henry
Nelly
Hopkins
Secretary Foster backs Sherman renomination in Ohio
In Sherman Washington November 17 Secretary Foster announced support for Senator Sherman’s reelection to the U S Senate at an Ohio Republican Association meeting. He said Ohio should return Sherman, predicting Sherman will be nominated on the first ballot. Ex Governor Foraker in Washington with supporters planning a reception and meeting Blaine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Foster
Sherman
Senate
Ohio Republican Association
Ohio
United States Senate
Foraker
Fosters
Blaine
Brazil Postal Service Shut as Dictator Opposes
London dispatch reports that Brazil's postal system was suspended and government transmission of press despatches halted. Opponents to the dictator face a siege atmosphere in Rio de Janeiro, with strict orders to curb disorder. Separatist forces from Rio Grande do Sul are marching to confront the central army, signaling a potential decisive battle soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Exchange Telegraph Company
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Rio Grande Do Sul
Berliner Telephone Patent Extends to All Variable Contact Transmitters
The Berliner patent issued to Beil Telephone Company covers every known form of battery transmitter and underpins the Blake and Hunning devices. It protects the principle of any variable contact used to transmit human voice, including carbon microphone variants and hear-a-fly-walk devices, with protection lasting seventeen years from November 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beil Telephone Company
Fish and Game Laws Digest Published by Lovell Arms
The John P. Lovell Arms Company issues a concise digest of fish and game laws for all states compiled up to date by Sieury Austin of the Suffolk Bar. The volume presents statutes clearly with county specifics and landowner rights, making it a reliable guide for sportsmen nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Lovell Arms Company
Sieury Austin
Suffolk Bar
New England
John P. Lovell Arns Company
Jacob Fottler Nominated for Alderman by Fourth Boston District
The Republican convention of Boston’s Fourth Aldermanic District met at city headquarters with sixteen delegates. Malcolm Greenough was elected chairman and George W. Harris secretary. Courtney Guild nominated Jacob Fottler, the motion carried unanimously, and district ward chairmen formed a district committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Malcolm
Greenough
Ward 9
George W. Harris
Ward 10
Courtney Guild
Jacob Fottler
Harris
Trade duties and reciprocity policy on imports
The Boston Daily Advertiser reports a high official stating no duties will be imposed on hides imported from the Plate valley under reciprocity policy. After January 1, 1892 the President would reimpose duties on coffee sugar molasses and hides from nations not complying with free market requirements, with existing treaty arrangements shaping potential discrimination among producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Daily Advertiser
Advertiser
Valley of the Plate
N. S. Tribune
Congress
Brazil
Spanish West Indies
San Domingo
Boston Told To Bid For National Democratic Convention
Businessmen and hotel men in Boston rally behind the idea of bringing the Democratic national convention to the city. Interviews with F C Prince and others praise Boston’s accommodations and climate, arguing the event would boost commerce and political influence. Hotels promise ample space and readiness to host delegates, with officials noting past conventions and Grand Army week set strong precedents for solid facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Boston
F. C. Prince
Charleston
D. C
Stephen A. Douglas
Grover Cleveland
Prince
United States
National Committee
Potter Palmer
Kimball
Chicago
Hall
California
San Francisco
St. Louis
Moses Williams
Third National Bank
New York
George F. Putnam
South Streets
New England
A. P. Martin
Summer Strest
Mechanics Hall
Koston
Nathaniel N. Thayer
Barry & Thayer
India Street
Kh. P. Barry
George F. Wright
Spielman & Co
Chauncey Street
Massachusetts
Samuel Waite
Grand Army
J. R. Whipple & Co
Young’s and
Parker’s
Robert A. Stranahan
Tremont House
John F. Merrow
Revere House
George G. Mann
Quincy House
Barnes
Duncklee Greenleaf
Vendome
Brunswick
Victoria
Frederick
Risteen
Copley Square
Cleveland
Russell
Million Dollar Blaze Hits St Louis Broadway Fronts
A massive fire in downtown St Louis began in the Penny & Gentles furnace room about 4 30 am. Within two hours the four block district burned, taking Sonne nfeld Millinery Crawford Co and many other firms. Losses exceed 1 million, with property and residents evacuated and partial damage across Franklin Ave. Nearby Minneapolis and Chattanooga blazes also reported with losses around 200 000 and 50 000 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Penny & Gentles
Broadway
Franklin Avenue
Sonnenfeld Millinery Company
Shoe & Clothing Company
Morgan Streets
Ed F. Bohl
Grierson & Co
E. H. Bertham & Co
St. Louis Taloring Company
C. Boehmer
Crawford’s
McDonald Bros
C. H. Clements
Charles Stix
Charles Stix, Gentlemen's Furnshing and Cloaks; Mrs. M. Tobin
J. Wendell & Co
New York Millinery Company
R. K. Stowe & Co
Square Deal Clothing Company
Weinman House
Peony & Gentles
Thomas Hodson
John A. Scudder
Vandeventer Place
Minneapolis
Minn
Minneapolis Glass Company
Lindsay Brothers
Chattanooga
Tenn
Carterstreet
W. Q. Posey
T. H. Cheeke
Chattanooga Medicine Company
Dramatic successes in New York Lyceum and Proctor's
Dan Frohman and his brother Charles staged powerful premieres in New York. Lady Bountiful at the Lyceum drew high praise for its near perfection and strong ensemble led by Miss Cayvan Mer Kelcey and Effie Shannon. Proctor's Lost Paradise, based on Ludwig Fulda, impressed with its delicate handling of labor themes and a warm reception for H. Demille. Both productions promise long runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Spectron
Dan Frohman
The
Lyceum
Charles
Proctor’s
Effie Shannon
Margaret
Boston Museum
Ludwig Fulda
H. Demille
Newark Cruises Downriver After Weather Delays
The United States cruiser Newark, with over 800 aboard, left Charlestown Navy Yard for New York. A heavy southwest gale hindered movement, and a tug assisted her down the stream. Off Long Wharf she anchored again to await better conditions before attempting a sea voyage, believed to head toward South America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Charlestown Navy Yard
New York
Long Wharf
South America
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Wordsworth
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