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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1891

Page

2

A White Lie re told at Hollis Street Theatre

The reformulated revival at the Hollis Street Theatre with Mr and Mrs Kendal shifts Grundy’s drama toward comedy. Mrs Kendal’s performance remains touching yet the play’s tone tilts from tragedy to witty farce while preserving key characters and names.

Isabel East Lynn Hollis Street Cane Grundy Mrs. Desmond Mr. Grundy Lady Gay Spanker Patient Grize George Desmond Lady Molyneux Captain Tempest Sir John Tempest Desmond Molyneux Mr. Kendal John Molyneux Miss Raye Miss Vanbrach Bucklaw Alison

Salisbury Speech Frames Next Election on Separation

Lord Salisbury told the National Union of Conservative Associations that the coming election will hinge on home rule and the division of the three kingdoms. He warned that abolishing the House of Lords without consent would be revolutionary and urged consideration of women voters and labor representation in reforms.

Burminatiam Lord Salisbury National Union of Conservative Associations Newcastle Ireland Gladstone House of Lords Egypt Great Britain Ulster Walsh Lord Windsor Conservative Union Earl of Lathom H.S. Neale Labor Labor Department

Great bicycle race nears epic finish at Mechanics Hall

Day two of the Mechanics Hall cycle event drew a large crowd as Lamb, Edlin, and Albert led the early miles while Ashinger pressed from behind. Lumsden and Robb swapped leads with Ashinger, with Robb finally finishing first as the riders girded for the looming 250 mile goal amid cramps and theatrical riding. Lamb struggled with a sprained hand yet racked up 195 miles as the field chased a potential new record.

Mechanics’ Hall Lamb Edlin Albert Ashinger Lumsden Stars and Stripes Robb Abert O’flanagan Martin New York Howell Alf Robb Neilson Lumeden Wood America Malthy Father Byrnes St. Joseph’s Church Rubb O. Flanagan

Social Problems Mass Meeting in the Meionaon

A Boston mass meeting by the Anti Tenement House League urged breaking the sweating system amid empty seats yet strong interest. Speakers included Rev. O P Gifford Rev L A Banks Rev Emory J Haynes and others urging manufacturer accountability and moral action against tenement house clothing and related social evils.

Banks George E. McNeill Commonwealth John Crowley League Boston America New York Gifford Merchants’ Association Lorimer Vaughn Miner The H. J. Skeffington Frank K. Foster Elijah A. Morse Brackett Russell

Competition Promises Diverse Stories From Readers

The notice invites competitors to submit stories of any legitimate fiction style. It emphasizes variety and action over description, and suggests starting with action. Rev Edward Everett Hale has agreed to judge, with closing details to be announced.

Edward Everett Hale United States Dr. Hale Post

Fifth District Aldermanic Convention Chooses Candidate

Democrats of the Fifth Aldermanic District met at the ward headquarters on Park Square last evening. Dr Prince was elected chairman and James F Ryan secretary. William J Bird was chosen unanimously as candidate for alderman.

Postmaster Hart Invites Wanamaker to Boston Meeting

The Boston Boot and Shoe Club sent a letter inviting Postmaster-General Wanamaker to join them in Boston on January 20 or another suitable date. The invitation is presented by Postmaster Hart on the club's behalf.

Hart Boston Boot & Shoe Club Wanamaker

Newfoundlanders Meet At Chandler's Hall

The Newfoundlanders Mutual Benefit Association held an open meeting and entertainment in Chandler's Hall last evening to inform Newfoundlanders or descendants about the association. President William Taylor spoke on Newfoundland’s condition, criticizing the treaty between France and England and the British coercion bill extended to 1893. He warned of the French bargain’s impact and predicted future rights battles, followed by a musical and literary program and speeches praising membership benefits. A good attendance was reported.

Newfoundlanders’ Mutual Benefit Association Chandler’s Hall William Taylor Newfoundland England Canada United States Order

Gurney Named Mayor Candidate in Newburyport

Newburyport November 24 Orrin J. Gurney was nominated for mayor by independent citizens in a local party meeting.

Immigration rises in October with 54,182 arrivals

Washington reports 54,182 immigrants arrived in October, up from 46,267 in October 1890. The figures reflect continuing migration trends during the period and are part of the official immigration statistics released this month.

Washineton United States

Judge Denies Postponement in Graves Trial in Denver

In Denver on November 24 Judge Rising denied Dr Graves attorneys request for a ninety day postponement. Trial set for 10 tomorrow. Defense must know witnesses may include names beyond those endorsed on the indictment per Colorado Supreme Court precedent Moneck v People. Talesmen number about 150 faced today with many excused. Prosecution aided by District Attorney Stephens and Late Pence. Western Union ordered to supply copies of messages Dr Graves sent last summer. Private detectives observed court activity.

Denver Col Supreme Court of Colorado Moneck Graves Furman Talesmen Stephens Late Pence Rising Western Union Telegraph Company Enel Deence

Hayes for Mayor of Lynn

Lynn Republicans held ward caucuses to nominate a mayoral candidate and delegate slate for the Aldermanic convention. E. B. Hayes won the mayoral nomination by 1107 to 451 over E. K. Fogg.

Williams College selects Garfield captain for next season

Williamstown November 24 The Williams College football team elected I Garfield of Mentor Ohio son of ex President Garfield captain for next season Garfield plays half back at present and will lead the squad next year.

Williams Williamstown Williams College Toni¢Hy I. Garfield Mentor Ohio Garfield

Mail Subscription Allows State Engraving At Reduced Effort

The Post offers a state engraving to regular readers via daily date coupons on the second page. Subscriptions of three months or more, new or renewal, also qualify without coupons and allow extra copies with each differently dated coupon. complimentary copies go to distinguished gentlemen and exchange-list papers.

Post

Brazilian cabinet named as Fonseca abdication news spreads

Acting President Peixoto appoints cabinet members Jose Semoró as War Minister Admiral De Malle as Marine Minister Francisco Alver as Finance Minister Jose Pereira as Justice and Interior Minister Anton de Faria as Agriculture Minister Constantine Pouaira as Foreign Affairs Minister. Fonseca abdicates amid disorder and Rio Grande do Sul tensions ease as insurgents disband. News from Washington and London notes reaction and telegram alters.

Rio Janeiro Peizotto Jose Semoro Admiral DE M&lle Francisco Alver Jose Pereira Anton DE Faria Constantine Pouaira Enor Figuerido Buenos Ayres Marshal da Fonseca Rio Grande Do Sul Rio Grande Washineron Mr. Mendonca Fonseca Brazil Mendonea London

No Choice For Mayor Potter Leads Republican Providencer

In Providence on November 24 there was no mayoral election. Charles Sydney Smith a Republican led with 6 805 votes, William Ek Potter a Democrat had 6 494, Henry C. Clark an Independent 709, B. B. Edmonds a Prohibitionist 294, S. H. Bailey a National 143. Woods, a Republican, won the State Senate seat defeating Isaac Hahn. D. L. Granger carried both tickets for city treasurer and John H. McGuire a Democrat was elected harbor master.

Isaac Hahn D. L

Malden Baptists Dedicate New First Church

The new First Baptist Church at Malden was dedicated yesterday with daytime open house and morning services. Rev. D. W. Faunce of West Newton preached the dedicatory evening sermon. reports from building committees, a prayer, and a dedication ode by Rev. N. H. Harriman were presented.

First Baptist Church Malden D. W. Faunce West Newton N. H. Harriman

Democrats of Ward 14 nominate council candidates

Democrats of Ward 14 in South Boston nominated James H. Coughlin Josiah S Dean and John A Daunt for the Common Council. Ward 2 Democrats named William J Donovan Thomas Arthur Cornelius J Flynn for the council.

South Boston Common Council James H. Coughlin Josiah Dean John A. Daunt William J. Donovan Thomas Arthur Cornelius J, Flynn

Funeral in First Parish for Rev Thomas Hill Waurnam

The funeral for Rev. Thomas Hill was held at 2:30 PM at First Parish Church, with a large gathering from multiple denominations. Hymns, scripture reading, and a sermon by Rev. Dr. Peabody of Cambridge marked a tender service. burial followed at Mt Feake Cemetery, with Harvard figures among pallbearers and a long list of prominent attendees.

KE. J. Young Israel Handel Mr. Perkins Portland Peabody Cambridge Elliot Harvard E. R. Hoar Concord Lovering George Walker C. F. Proctor H. H. Pierce J. F. Proctor G. A. Thomas U. C. Vinal Kennebunk J. G. Moses Saco C. F. Stone W. F. Emerson W. EK. Bright Sherman Hoar Ephraim Stearns

Parker reelected in Dover with larger majority

In Dover New Hampshire on November 24 Henry R Parker a Democrat was reelected by an increased majority. The Democrats lose one councilman leaving seven Republicans and three Democrats on the Board of Aldermen and twelve Republicans and three Democrats on the Council. Mayor Parker's election was celebrated with a parade and fireworks.

Dover N. H Henry R. Parker Parker

Weather forecast for New England and nearby regions

Washington nov 24 8 p m forecast till 8 p m wednesday for new england slightly colder west winds and fair weather cold er and fair thursday

Washington New England

Nominations at Brockton Nominate Mayors

In Brockton on November 24 the Republican mayoral convention nominated Ziba C. Keith for mayor while the Democratic convention chose H. H. Filoon for mayor.

Brockton Ziba C. Keith H. H. Fil Oon

Wood Working for Sixty Boys in One Room in South Boston

The School Board explores a novel manual training plan to teach wood working to a class of sixty grammar grade boys in a single room. Mr F N Kendall is designated instructor at a salary of 1620 annually. Medical inspectors may visit schools with board of health approval. Additional measures cover teacher manual classes and normal school entry limits.

Samuel B. Capen Committee On Boston Training Committee Key F. N. Kendall Thomas M. Babson Corporation Counsel Board of Health Haskings Fairfield

Republican Nominations For City Officials

The Republicans last night made nominations for Mayor Ex Alderman Alfred C Converse and for Aldermen Charles E Bassett John W Dow Fred M Whiting E E Willard George H Carter George M Stearns James Gould and J C Harkell.

Alfred C. Converse Charles E. Bassett John W. Dow Fred M. Whiting E. E. Willard George H. Carter George M. Stearns James Gould J. C. Harkell

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