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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1890
Page
4
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The notice outlines page locations for department content: Financial on page six, Commercial on pages six and seven, and Ship News on page three. It serves as a guide for readers seeking specific sections within the issue.
A lineup of performances includes Russian Art Exhibition at Arena Brinpine 401 Tremont 9 am to 10 pm. The Soudan at The Boston Theatre 2 and 7:45 pm. London Assurance at Giles Theatre 2 and 7:45 pm. Money Mad at Gland Opera House 2 and 7:45 pm. Paul Jones at Hollis Street Theatre 2 and 7:45 pm. John L. Sullivan at Athenaum 2 and 8 pm. Symphony Concert at Mechanics’ Hall 8 pm. Jefferson-Florence at Tremont Theatre 2 and 7:45 pm. Rosina Vokes at Tremont Theatre 2 and 7:45 pm.
The New Hampshire House faces a heated clash over clerk selection as Grover Dickey resigns. Chandler’s plan seeks to install a Republican clerk named Jenwett to organize the chamber, stirring fears of packing and further complications ahead of the extra session.
The New York Tribune again avoids a clear post election reading, arguing Democrats' gains reflect local factors like Massachusetts saloon politics. The piece questions the paper's credibility, suggesting humor masks analysis and mocks readers' intelligence.
The article notes Burrago Bill’s mission to uncover the Indians’ craze origins and discusses theories blaming Mormonism. It recalls Joseph Smith’s 85 year lifespan claim and a predicted Messiah in 1891, a belief that may persist among Indians despite changes in church leadership. It urges reform in dealing with Indians and providing employment to curb delusions.
Reports from Philadelphia indicate independent Republicans in Penn likely pursuing a move to depose Quay. The action signals intra party contest and possible shifts in leadership amid factional debates.
A Philadelphia political faction led by Randolph Blankenburg seeks to force Senator Quay to resign as Senate member and as national Republican chair. If he refuses, they push for his removal from the chair, arguing his leadership is now a liability yet could still aid the party in a reduced role.
An editorial argues Congress may push through free silver coinage amid dissatisfaction with the silver act. It cautions that party caucus control and inflationist pressure threaten sound money, urging cross party unity among independent Democrats and Republicans to resist inflation and preserve the gold standard.
The article notes Parnell remains the central issue in Britain and Ireland. Irish MPs reportedly split with 53 against and 23 for continuing him, eight undecided, though caution urged. Gladstone loyalists like Sexton and McCarthy oppose defying party wishes as Parnell’s influence endures.
The editorial notes a possible shift from majority to minority as Mr. Parnell and about thirty Nationalists supported the government on Thursday’s land bill while many abstained. It argues Parnell cannot command full party strength for hostile Liberal schemes and questions gratitude for Gladstone's sacrifices.
A condemned man named Woop faces a scheduled electric execution at Sing Sing next week as a second test of the new method. Observers question whether full, trustworthy accounts will emerge, given secrecy rules and past reporting difficulties after Kemmler. The public seeks clear details on whether the death will be instantaneous and painless, and if the experiment will vindicate or undermine the method.
The New York Times study of weather signs predicts a hard winter across the nation. Indicators include a cold California rainy season, poor fruit crops, early leaf fall, and unusual animal fattening. The three winters rule suggests 1890 will be very cold, though opinions vary.
The Methodist Episcopal church faces intense strain over whether to admit women as members of the general conference. Women comprise a large share of the church and vote with men, yet the issue remains unsettled as debate continues.
A five year old child prodigy in anatomy demonstrates expert knowledge of bones and their functions during a formal presentation to the Southern Medical Society. Despite precocious skill, observers warn the youngster may struggle with future expectations in medicine. The anecdote critiques sectarian friction and emphasizes restraint in religious press commentary.
Secretary Aitten HOUSE in Philadelphia states the Farmers Alliance is not a sideshow and will stay. Its platform calls for issuing 400 million dollars in fiat money, free coinage of silver on the fathers plan, and a sub treasury scheme issuing certificates on farm product deposits with government storage.
A fragment from an advertising sheet praises an unnamed actress with grand phrases about her art and stage presence. The writer notes the tone resembles poetry, questions the meaning, and laments printing an ad in editorial space while highlighting the bold, pictorial description of her performance.
A weary editor defends the accuracy of a public naval event after readers dispute the date of New Orleans' capture. He notes confusion over Farragut's forces versus Butler's occupation, urging clearer historical teaching to prevent ink spills.
A young man in San Francisco fainted after Miss Clara Morris’ performance. The remark suggests the effect could be a compliment to the actress or a reaction to the farce’s bad puns, which have reportedly caused audience faintness before.
France carries the largest public debt yet maintains good credit. The country has achieved the delicate balance of living on the interest while managing its obligations, a feat often advised but rarely realized by individuals.
Secretary Tracy again appears as a lawyer in a Brooklyn courtroom and wins a case. Other brief items note Letitia Tyler Semple donating Tyler family oil paintings to William and Mary College, and profiles of Ignatius Dudley Ryder, Molina Guircia, and botanist Dr. Thomas Morong with new posts and recent movements.
The writer laments clipping carriage horses in Boston, argues for natural coats where possible, and notes weather discomfort. He discusses Thanksgiving's evolution from a Pilgrim origin to a family festival, political shifts in proclamations, and the public sense of gratitude. He observes street pedlers using gold paint, comments on art vulgarization, and ends with a street portrait of a Lamblike, aging, poor man the author sees daily.
The State Board of Canvassers certified Miller Elliot as the winner of the congressional race, ensuring South Carolina will send a solid Democratic delegation to the next Congress.
Louis Fagan delivered an instructional lecture on etching at the Lowell Institute. He explained the plate preparation, varnish masking, and nitric acid bite with stepping to deepen lines. He highlighted Rembrandt, Meryon, Jacques-David, and Whistler as key masters and demonstrated various etching styles and tools.
The Tremont Theatre showcases Clyde Fitch’s Frederic Lemaitre with Miss Vokes on a triple bill alongside The Circus Rider and the Rough Diamond. Boston’s Park Theatre hosts Edwin Booth and Lawrence Barrett in a packed repertoire including Julius Caesar and The Merchant of Venice. Miss Allie Akerstrom debuts A Little Busybody at the Grand Opera House, with Annette the Dancing Girl to follow. The Soudan remains at Boston Theatre. The Red Spider joins Howard Atheneum. Marie Wainwright plans Amy Robsart. and Cromwell’s Homes of England lecture draws praise ahead of a Nov 30 show.
Beacon Hill resident says three college students were robbed on Bowdoin Street near Beacon Hill Place and that harassment of unattended women is rising in the city. The writer urges prompt police action, name publication, and strict penalties to deter such crimes in Boston.
The article lists upcoming concerts in Boston including Strauss at Music Hall with a request programme, Apollo Club events on Dec 3 and 8, Alice Wentworth with the Philharmonic Orchestra at the Boston Theatre, and Adamowski Quartette at Steinert Hall. Also notes NKEC Chamber Music at Union Hall, Gertrude Franklin song recital at Steinert Hall on Dec 4, Baermann concert at Union Hall, with details of works and performing artists like Giese, DeRibas, Prior, Molé, and Unuzel.
A collage of jokes poems and anecdotes from a historic paper. Notes on a Newcastle newspaper centenary republishing its first issue a witty banter about price hikes and a dramatic scena in Austria. A Utica clock story links timekeeping to the World's Fair and a Georgia bishop meets Edwin Booth in a grace church moment.
A verse monologue from Frisbie, written in Worcester, urging sorrowful readers to keep faith as political currents shift. The speaker recalls decades of campaigns, factions, and fraud, praising the G O P while lamenting Democratic power and urging resilience amid turbulent shifts.
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