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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1893
Page
5
A discussion of tariff principles highlighting ad valorem fairness, production taxes, and the impact on labor and raw materials. It notes favored shifts toward free lists for chemicals, lowers duties on oils, pig lead, opium, and pottery and glass, arguing measures boost domestic production and foreign trade.
Representative Bryan provides a concise summary of the tariff bill. It places wool, coal, lumber, salt and iron ore on the free list, lowers refined sugar duties, and phases out bounty gradually. Wool duties cap at 45 percent for new garments with an average near 20 percent over five years. iron ore and many metals see large reductions. agricultural implements and several provisions become duty free or reduced to boost competitiveness for farmers and prairies.
A Boston entertainment roundup highlights Russell's comedy troupe at Tremont Theatre with the American Schaffer family juggling feats and acrobatics. Also reviewed: Wilson Barrett’s Ben-My-Chree at Globe Theatre with strong acting and staging plus a museum vaudeville lineup featuring Tiny Tom the tiny dude and a parade of acts including Zip Barnes and a Nebraskan magician.
A thriving week at Lyceum Theatre features the May Russell Burlesque Company led by Pauline Batcheller. Acts include the Boys in Red, Mlle Puck cigarettes, Johnny Dugan, Za mora aerials, and Letta Meredith. Dixon's vaudeville at Palace draws large crowds with Nellie Le Strange songs and a strong lineup of comedy and athletic acts. There’s an extra Thanksgiving matinee at 10 o'clock and expectant big-house crowds throughout the week.
The eccentric comedians Ward and Vokes opened at the Boston Theatre with The Black Crook creating broad laughter and signaling a strong run. A souvenir pack of playing cards will be given to ladies tonight, while Little Tuesday appears on Wednesday and a Thanksgiving schedule features multiple matinees. Nearby theatres report brisk attendance for L Enfant Parade and Venus at the Park Theatre, with continued extensions and new productions planned for the week ahead.
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