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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1891
Page
4
Missed Post Sale Report Requested in Boston Area
Notice asks any person unable to buy The Post at newsstands, on street cars, or trains in Boston and nearby cities to report the fact to the office. The brief alerts readers to communicate access issues with the publication location and mode of delivery.
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Boston
Narrowing of Boston Theatre Listings on Hollis and Washington Streets
Boston area theatres list matinees and evening showings with titles such as Later On at Halls Street Theatre Hollis Street and Mr Wilkinson's Widows at Columbia Theatre Washington Street. Other venues include Tremont Theatre, Boston Museum, Boston Theatre, Park Theatre, Gl esbe Theatre, Grand Opera House and Howard Street listings with performances like The Old Homestead Don Juan The City Directory Up to Date and Jack Royal of the 2nd.
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Columbia Theatre
Washington Street
Charles Frohman
Mr. Wilkinson
Tremont Street
Boston Museum
Lady Bouutiful
Boston
Denman Thompson
Post circulates 33 percent higher in early November 1891
The Post reports a 33 percent rise in average daily circulation during the first week of November 1891 compared with the first week of October 1891. The growth is noted in Boston, its suburbs, and rural areas, indicating a broad increase in readership.
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THE
POST
Try the Key of Tariff Reform
A quote compares tariff reform to launching a Mayflower through a perilous winter sea, urging bold movement toward the future while leaving behind past burdens. The excerpt echoes Lowell's Present Crisis urging decisive political action and reform.
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Lowell
Political Coward in Massachusetts Defeat Explained
Congressman Walker blames his party for defeat in Massachusetts calling them cowards for not adopting temperance and silver resolutions. He argues the party seeks liquor dealers’ sympathy and undermines gold standard with a 60 million dollar annual error in coinage. He says the Republican party must be reborn before curing cowardice.
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Congressman Walker
Massachusetts
Walker
Republican Party
Massachutts
Allen Campaigns for Mayor on Civil War and Reconstruction Issues
The editorial critiques Candidate ALLEN as the Republican choice in Boston, contrasting his platform with the party’s current relevance. It notes Mr Corrin’s fiery speech to ward delegates and argues the Boston Republican party is a "back number" lacking modern governance proposals beyond historical boasts of Lincoln.
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C. C. Corrin
Allen
Boston
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Corwin
Boston seeks Demo National Convention with broad city support
Boston eagerly backs the Democratic National Convention next year as merchants hotel operators and manufacturers join politicians and citizens in urging the event. Other cities including Chicago New York and San Francisco are actively courting delegates with incentives such as subsidized travel.
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Boston
San Francisco
Chicago
New York
Boston urged to bid strongly for convention in timely push
The article argues Boston must organize an active effort to land a major convention, outpace rival cities with offers, and exploit practical arrangements such as favorable railroad rates. It notes San Francisco uses a special rate pact and warns that quick, energetic action increases success chances.
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Boston
Chicago
San Franciso
Mass. urged to curb tariff on hides to save leather industry
A public call argues that Congress must quickly amend the tariff law to strip the President of authority to tax hides. It cites historical growth in Massachusetts leather and boot industries, warns of massive job losses and manufacturing decline if taxes are imposed, and urges action before the holiday recess.
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House of Representatives
Massachusetts
Senate
Congress
New York Tribune
Supreme Court
Porter
Harrison
Wadlin
Massachusetts Bureau of Statistics of Labor
Civil service case praised by press and Roosevelt
The Daily Advertiser cites Chief Justice Brino Ham and notes the civil service decision as a victory for the Republican administration. It questions how the Harrison administration pressed the case, with Commissioner Roosevelt describing how it was pressed, on October 28.
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Brino‘ham
The
Daily Advertiser
Civil Service
Washington
Hargerson
Roosevelt
Harrison
Civil Service Commission
President presses for diligence in two year old Old Dominion case
The President urged the District Attorney to move the Old Dominion assessors case to trial, saying it has rested in the office for two years and is delayed by the DA’s excuses. Commissioner Roosevelt, criticized for Fassett fund delays, argued the President did not intend enforcement. The Advertiser is reminded the case has not yet reached trial.
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Old Dominion Assessors
District
Roosevelt
New York
Fassett Fund
Maverick Bank inquiry sparks GOP bank concerns in Chicago
The De troit Free Press reports a leading Chicago bank run by Republicans has written to the Department condemning Comptroller Lacey for lax methods and lack of supervision in Keystone and Maverick cases. It warns suppression of Examiner Magruder papers would be demoralizing, insisting the records will eventually emerge.
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Lacey
Maverick Bank
Chicago
Detroit Free Press
Keystone
Maverick Banks
Lacry
Magruder
Foster Admits Risk in Republican Coinage Policy
Secretary Foster told the New York Chamber of Commerce banquet that maintaining parity with a cheap gold dollar depends on favorable crops and gold inflows. He warned the balance of trade could threaten the policy if crops fail or gold receipts shrink, while the chamber urged repeal of the coinage act.
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Foster
Secretary of the Treasury
New York Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Treasury
United States
Harrison
Ex Representative Hayes in Boston eyes Lynn mayoral bid
The Wide Awake Citizen reports ex Representative Elihu Burritt Hayes of Lynn, famed for backing the Australian ballot, as a potential mayoral candidate. He recalls political ties, cites his modest pay, and notes a public spirit shift amid local figures and a bustling Boston scene.
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Elihu Burritt Hayes
Lynn
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Phenix
Commonwealth
Hayes
Boston
The Post Welcomes Massachusetts Women Readers
The newspaper declares women form over half the Massachusetts population and read newspapers, including The Post. It emphasizes no separate women’s paper, but a daily women’s page with fresh and best news for women, aiming to serve home readers and the counting room alike.
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New Post
Massachusetts
Post
Notabilities and partisanship in the Post list
The Record challenges the Post for a supposed nonpartisan 100 Notables list as seventy five names, already accepted, include twenty nine Democrats. It notes politics was not considered for the seventy five and questions how the final eighty names will remain nonpartisan.
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Post
New Post
the Record
The
Massachusetts
Record
List of Notable Names Sparks Political Balance Debate
The speaker proposes balancing a list by party, advocating twenty-five Republican notables and twenty-nine Democrats, challenging the Record to publish both the Post’s seventy-five and the Record’s seventy-five side by side for comparison. The call to publish prompts demand for the full named roster.
Dover Mayor Parker Seen as Empty Honor to Democrats
Dover New Hampshire Mayor Parker, a Democrat, has governed so weakly that Republicans compare his candidacy to an empty honor. County Solicitor Kirren labels him the Russell of New Hampshire, joking it could be called the Marruews of Dover to mock the political situation.
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Parker
Dover
N. H
Boston
Kirren
the Russell
New Hamp
Shire
Marruews
Elizabethan Song About Phillis and the Fair Shepherdess
A period poem fragment by Sin Epwarp Dyer praising Phillis as morning sun and beloved shepherdess. It notes her morning birds, flowers, and flock, then laments her hard heart and lack of mercy to deserters and beggars before concluding with the author’s adoration.
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Phillis
Dyer
Massachusetts election expense publication bill urged by Boston Post
The Boston Post urges passage of a bill in the Massachusetts legislature to publish election expenses, aligning with new state election laws. Past efforts stalled by Republican opposition. Massachusetts should adopt a stronger law than New York's statute.
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The
Boston Post
Massachusetts
New York
New Hampshire
Almy
Doe
Boston
Bazaar for Aged Couples at Horticultural Hall Thrives
The bazaar for the Home for Aged Couples at Horticultural Hall is meeting with great success. The cafe is well patronized and the fancy tables attract attention. The bazaar will continue today, Friday, and Saturday.
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Horticultural Hall
Miscellaneous 19th Century Briefs and Letters
A collection of short notes including remarks on Charlotte Bronte’s husband, Henry Ropes’ death, royal expense cuts, linguistic limits of Cherokee chiefs, a quip about a boutonniere, and various local items. Also covers a Madrid sensation, Kiowa Order of the Dog Soldiers, large Tennessee convicts, a Brookyn Amaranth Society event, and a New Hampshire murder law letter from Boston dated November 18.
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Joel Mayes
William M. Springer
Alabama
Pelt
Button
Queen Victoria
Florence
Grasse
John McClintock
Hyde Park
Mass
John. J. H. Park
Brooklyn
Coquelin
Madrid
France
Order of the
Tennessee
Buchanan
Boston Globe backs Governor Russell for President in 1892
The Hartford Post notes the Boston Globe follows the Boston Post in promoting Governor Russell as a candidate for president in 1892. The piece signals growing press momentum behind the Russell bid.
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The
Hartford Post
Boston Globe
Boston Post
Russell
Boston papers push Magruder report on Maverick Bank
Lawrence Eagle notes Boston presses demand the Magruder report be released, with chatter that the Comptroller Lacey denied it would appear in print, while rumors persist that disclosure is imminent.
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Lawrence Eagle
Boston
Magruder
Maverick Bank
Lacey
The Course of Wisdom from Pittsburg Post
Governor Russell of Massachusetts warns against grand Democratic follies. He says exulting over opponents is unwise as campaigns aim to win minds. The writer notes wisdom in restraint while acknowledging the public’s appetite for lively political figures.
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Russell
Massachusetts
Music Hall
Fremont Temple
Faneuil Hall
Cleveland Has First Claim in 1892 Ticket
With respect to William E. Russell, he cannot head the national Democratic ticket in 1892. Grover Cleveland is the only man who has any claim on the first position.
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Cleveland
Manchester
Uiton
William E. Russell
Grover Cleveland
Tere Grand Young Party
The Salt Lake Herald notes that nationwide papers credit Democratic gains to the vigor of young men. It cites Massachusetts and Utah where youths favor Democrats, contrasting with older generations whose politics are inherited or attributed to family lineage.
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Tere Grand Young Party
Salt Lake Herald
Massachusetts
New York
Iowa
Utah
Boston Post calls for readers to name 100 notabilities
The Boston Post invites submissions for an engraving titled 100 Massachusetts notabilities, arguing it rivals past controversial lists. It questions who counts as a notable person and invites readers to submit lists to spark debate over who is included or omitted.
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The
Boston Post
Massachusetts
Publicity Push Over Bank Examiner Magruder Book
The Boston Post presses for Comptroller Lacey to publish the late Bank Examiner Magruder's letter book. Officials say they were unaware Maverick Bank was insolvent until an assistant examiner informed them the day before closure. The dispute centers on whether Magruder’s reports warned the Treasury Department and who bears responsibility for the bank’s insolvency.
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Boston Post
Lacey
Magruder
Maverick
Treasury Department
Editorial attack on ex Senator Blair of New Hampshire
A Boston evening paper is accused of insulting ex Senator Colonel Henry W. Blair of New Hampshire. The writer urges fellow soldiers and the public to resent the editorial, praising Blair for his true manly worth integrity and war record. Letter signed AN ADMIRER from Concord New Hampshire dated November 18.
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The
Post
Boston
New Hampshire
Blair
Henry W. Blair
New England
Concorp
N. H
Post balloons to mark Springfield game
The Record reports the Post’s balloons will rise after the Springfield game to tell readers how the game went. A Record reporter will be in a high coop atop the grand stand at 3:40 and 8:45 p.m. to send a full report to nearby readers within about three miles.
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Springfield
Don Juan at the Globe Theatre reviewed by Mansfield
Richard Mansfield stars in his Don Juan at the Globe Theatre on a Tuesday evening with Beatrice Cameron and Emma V Sheridan in key roles. The show stirs mild controversy over fidelity to Byron while praising Mansfield’s acting range and the supporting cast. The engagement continues with additional performances through the week ending with Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
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GLOBE
Richard Mansfield
Glove Theatre
W. S. Gilbert
Cheviot Hill
Donnan
Alonzo
Mr. Mansfield
Beatrice Cameron
Lucia
Emma V. Sheridan
Ferguson
Leporedho
Mansfield
Beau Brummeill
Prince Karl
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Boston Philharmonic concert at Tremont Theatre today
The second Boston Philharmonic concert begins at 2:30 this afternoon at Tremont Theatre. The programme features Grieg and Bendel works making their Boston debut, with George Riddle reading the melodrama and Bernhard Listemann performing Tschaikowsky’s violin concerto. The Grand Artists’ Concert next Saturday under Colonel Mapleson promises a multitalented program with many noted soloists and ensembles.
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Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Tremont Theatre
Bartschmid
Munich
Fred C. Packard
Laura Schirmer-Mapleson
Januschowsky
Nellini
Lillian Carll-Smith
Kensing
Campani
War in Song Allegory Draws Patriotic Festival Effort
Production of Mr and G Pratt's Allegory of the War in Song prepares a grand patriotic festival at Mechanics Hall with a 400-500 voice chorus, an assembled orchestra, and a naval veterans feature under Captain White. The First Massachusetts Regiment will march to the front, and local companies have chartered cars to attend. Governor plans to attend with staff, marking his first public appearance since his prior Boston event.
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Mr. &. G. Pratt
Walker
G.A.R
White
Thomas R. Matthews
Massachusetts
Company B
Cambridge
Mechanics’ Hall
Chelsea
Boston
Protection of Dumb Animals Reported by Humane Societies
At the November meeting of the American Humane Education Society and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, President Angell announced that the two groups printed about 177,280,000 pages of humane literature this year and have 800,000 more printing. They plan to push for an effective law to stop horse docking. Loston agents handled 269 cruelty complaints, inspected markets and yards, and 37 horses were withdrawn from work while 45 animals were killed. Bands of Mercy totals reached 11,107.
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American Humane Education Society
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Angell
Loston
Governor Russell Leads Thanksgiving Proclamation Field
From the Salt Lake Herald. Governor Russell of Massachusetts was the first in the field with his Thanksgiving proclamation. On the gratitude question he is entitled to eminent rank.
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Salt Lake
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