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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1891
Page
4
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Tremont Theatre on Tremont Street features Stuart Robson in She Stoops to Conquer. Boston Museum shows Ye Earlie Trouble on Tremont Street. Boston Theatre on Washington Street hosts Don Thompson in The Old Homestead. Park Theatre presents Neil Burgess in The County Fair. Globe Theatre on Washington Street has St Rhea in Judith. Grand Opera House on Washington Street presents Donnelly and Girard in Natural Gas at 2 and 7:45. Mystic Park in Medford hosts a trotting meeting and sale by the New England Association of Trotting Horse Breeders with foals of 1888 and stallions-foals of 1887.
The Colorado state convention endorsed the Republican coinage act but went further to call for free and unlimited coinage of silver. They also urged protection of American products and industries and argued that Republican ten cent dollars are needed to pay tariff taxes.
The Massachusetts Republican remnant lacks a clear leader this year. Despite initial hopes for Mr. LopGer, he falters on the silver question and tariff, failing to defend the party under scrutiny. The retreat exposes a void, elevating the elusive candidate who faded during two weeks of campaigning.
Pennsylvania Governor Pattison faces scrutiny as he probes the Barpsary defalcation, urged by press to pursue full truth despite political resistance. Ledger supports the inquiry for complete accountability, while Philadelphia Telegraph calls Senate members to act with courage and impartiality despite an election looming.
The Boston Journal denounces Democrats as not a sound money party and as enemies of public schools. It argues for plain, named evidence of which Democratic leaders in Massachusetts justify these claims in detail.
The text accuses the Journal of plotting against public schools and exposing methods, then questions the Democrats stance on the Republican coinage act long denounced as debasing the currency. It pushes for plain speaking on these issues.
A National Civil Service Reform League committee reports the 1890 census under Robert P. Porter was corrupted by spoils politics. It cites partisan hiring, improper patronage, and dubious accuracy, with New York City highlighted for flawed enumeration. The probe urges adherence to merit and legal standards, warning the system undermines public trust.
Authorities opened the Chandler town site on the Sac and Fox reservation in Oklahoma with a government reserved court house lot as the probable business centre. A frenzied rush of settlers followed the announcement, leading to chaotic threats and injuries as hopeful buyers surged toward the core area.
Boulang er shoots himself at the tomb of his Brussels lover ending a career marked by audacity and public error. The piece condemns his failed bid for power, notes his military skill, and contrasts his fate with President Carnot and the Republic. It also comments on contemporary politics and youth in the governorship race.
A collage of 1890s notes covers naval talk at Val Paraiso, politicking by Republicans, a Russell trigger, a beetle anecdote, Harvard coaching fame, a $600000 gas bill lawsuit against Mr Carnegie, Teutonic race records, Mrs Makepeace's murder case, Beatrix and song quips, Parisian pensions, a domestic satire, and road-weary showbiz lines. Also Wilva Cottage sold, World's Fair apartment rush, Hearst's Washington project, and Nicaragua inviting immigrants with land grants and citizenship rights.
A Massachusetts junior senator and Lowell politicians clash over the word amiable used of opponents. The piece notes the term’s double echo among elders and lawmakers, arguing age and amiability are relative and depend on comparison.
The Moncton Star notes a principle underlying women smoking is equality, praising letting women smoke while men refine. It recalls early republic and Elizabethan times when women smoked pipes, citing Mort Carrurse as "The Roaring Girl" who famously smoked in portraits and faced penance at Paul's Cross.
A report describes a real ghost at the Star Theatre once Wal lack s seen by an engineer's assistant after a performance and by the night watchman who encountered the elder Wallack's shade with cape and cane. The piece notes lingering echoes of Wallack family stage glory and urges investigation.
The speaker notes J. Supar FassEtt, Republican candidate for New York governor, visiting Watertown and praising Elmira as a beloved hometown. He mixes patriotism and science in a vivid address, contrasting memory’s selective light with past dark days. The remark highlights enduring oratory even in campaigns.
The text riffs on Mr. Gilpert predicting Candi date ALLEN would avoid frontline campaigning. It cites a verse praising martial enterprise yet reveals Allen’s preference to stay out of the immediate fray. The passage also mentions Governor Russeuv’s fusillade as a distraction from active involvement.
A Southern newspaper headlines a fatal shooting by reporting that a young society man has been killed, noting the loss to the social set. The piece implies the tragedy marks the end of a forthcoming ornament to society and hints at intrusion of violence into genteel circles.
A conference notes a Methodist minister in Indiana who swears loudly in his sleep. He seeks brethren’s prayers, though some suggest adjusting his evening meal to curb the habit.
A fall and winter course on American Political History from 1789 to 1829 will be taught in Boston by Harvard's Professor Albert Bushnell Hart. Classes meet Wednesdays at 5 p.m. in Mason Street School Committee rooms starting Oct 7, open to qualified people and teachers. No text books, readings listed. quiz sessions follow each lecture. Price of course tickets capped at 9.
The Worcester convention shows complete harmony, enthusiasm, and hopeful spirit. The Massachusetts Democrats, under Governor Russell, have pursued a progressive course, attracted independents, energized young leaders, and drawn dissatisfied Republicans. The old Commonwealth is no longer a sure Republican state.
An opinion piece praises Egan as upholding American dignity in Chile and predicts resolve if the American Legation in Santiago is invaded. It accuses a discredited adventurer of seeking rehabilitation and likens the affair to bogus Chilean despatches, warning administration not to be tricked.
The article notes how a Guatemalan revolution could arise from a national holiday riot. Masses object to the president's chosen orators, and a small disturbance escalates from riot to revolt, illustrating fragile republican government in the Central American state.
Boston Herald notes that the Massachusetts Democrats launch a campaign with sounder principles, better candidates, and an earnest, hopeful spirit, asserting simple justice in praising their effort.
Emma Juch Company presents Cavalleria Rusticana at Music Hall in Boston on Tuesday Oct 6. Story follows Sicilian love jealousy and murder with dramatic score and Easter Hymn chorus. Santuzza sung by Miss Juch with English words edition available. tickets at Music Hall box office.
Signor Corte former Italian Consul in New Orleans during the lynching of Italians from the Matha Society has been transferred to Havre France by order. The move follows investigations into the incident and aligns with diplomatic reassignments. The Matha Society event remains a referenced past matter tied to his tenure.
The piece reports on the New England Trotting Horse Breeders' Association meeting at Mystic Park in Boston. It highlights Quartermaster and his foals, especially the two year old filly Nyanza, praised for beauty and potential, alongside horses Edgemark Sir Walter Jr. and Del Sur. The author muses on art, literature, and media while watching the crowds and horses during the event.
A Boston editor writes that tenement degradation and urban misery persist in parts of the city despite benevolent efforts. He urges coordinated action by the Tenement House Committee, Cooperative Building Committee, Board of Health, and friendly visitors including Salvation Army staff, with Major Booth invited to join. The piece argues organized efforts and daily personal visits can elevate the poor, warning against delays and praising community cooperation.
At a meeting of the Executive Council yesterday Victor W. Lamoureux of Southbridge for Worcester county and Henry B. Terry of Hyde Park for Norfolk county were nominated for trial justices.
Beginning today and continuing until further notice the Portland steamers will leave India wharf for Portland at 6 o clock p.m. instead of 7 o clock.
Harvard faces a record freshman class as the university expands its Cambridge campus. Major renovations to Dane Hall Boylston Lab and Lawrence Scientific School upgrade facilities for chemistry engineering and advanced research. Football schedule for October announced with emphasis on second eleven strength and prospects for Yale Princeton games.
Pere Hyacinthe is reported to have become a theosophist and will lect ure on his new faith. On September 20 Antwerp concert by the Société Royale d'Harmonie featured the second part entirely by Mr Frank Van Der Stucken of New York who directed the performance. Lieutenant Guendenfeldt, the German explorer of Morocco who recently returned from Asia Minor, has died in Berlin at age 40. His travels through Morocco drew geographers and scientists and raised hopes he would explore Africa.
Sixty seven shipwrecked sailors arrived in New York today. They are crews of the British steamship California, the Falls of Barn, and the schooner Little Wonder. They report their vessels were wrecked at sea. the mate of Little Wonder was rescued by a passing steamer.
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