Amusements Tonight at Boston Theatres and Halls
The Mechanics Building Huntington Avenue hosts Mechanics Fair at 7 45 with music hall events. The Boston Theatre Washington Street offers The Soudan at 7 45. Globe Theatre presents Money Mad at 7 45. Tremont Theatre features The Leather Patch at 8. Hollis Street presents The Dead Heart at 8. Park Theatre shows Faust Up to Date at 8. Boston Museum screens The English Rose at 7 45. Grand Opens Hose on Washington and Dover with Love Finds a Way at 7 45. Howard Athenaum offers Rentz Lamley Burlesque Company.
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Mechanics
Huntington Avenue
Mechanics’ Fair
Music Hall
Winter Street
Hamilton Place
The
Bostonians
Robin Flood
Boston Theatre
Washington Street
the Soudan
Globe Theatre
Tremont Theatre
Tremont Street
Edward Harrigan
Leather Patch
Hollis Street
James O’ Neill
Park Theatre
Faust
Boston Museum
Scollay Square
Hose
Washington
Dover Streets
Howard Athenaum
Howard Street
S—Rentz- Lamley Burlesque Company
Newspaper Page Guides Mention Department Placements
The note states the Financial Department appears on page six, the Commercial Department on pages six and seven, and the Ship News on page three, outlining where readers can locate key sections within the publication.
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Ship News
Greenhalge touts surplus for Massachusetts convention
In a Boston morning dispatch dated October 3, 1890 Congressman Greenhalge praises excess foreign commerce as a cause for celebration at the Massachusetts Republican convention. He criticizes educated Republicans who have joined or left the party, boasts of fair industrial policy, and predicts relocation of iron mills to the South or West to survive.
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Congressman Greenhalge
Greenhalge
Mark Tapley
Massachusetts
New “England
Franco Russian ties and Wanamaker tariff clash noted
A column analyzes Franco Russian relations suggesting no formal alliance is needed for close ties. It highlights Russia favoring France to William II, cites Wanamaker's tariff campaign role and tinware prices, and discusses a proposed elevated railroad route plus civil service reform rising from the National Civil Service Reform League meeting.
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France
Russia
St. Petersburg
William
Justice for Ericsson Ends Half Century Wait
The article notes a long unpaid claim from 1857 for Joan Ericsson's work on the Prince ton machinery. Despite extensive labor, drawings, and patents offered to the government, Congress is urged to pay the $13,930 balance owed to his estate, arguing honor and justice outweigh past bureaucratic delays.
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Joan Ericsson
United States
Court of Claims
Ericsson
Princeton
Congress
Nricsson
Washington
New York Evening Post
Remarkable Meeting of New York's People's Municipal League
Reports describe a noteworthy gathering in New York on Wednesday evening as the People's Municipal League proceedings unfold. The event was not a formal political convention, yet the usual throng of politicians seen at nomination events drew conspicuous crowds and attention.
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People’s Municipal League
New York
League Seeks Broad Civic Ticket For New York Reform
The article describes a delaying tactic by the New York reform movement to form a broad nominating committee rather than rush to pick candidates. Leaders aim to involve many representative citizens and organizations, avoid entangling deals, and pursue decent government through volunteer support rather than patronage.
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League
New York
Education course at Clark University with John Hopkins experts
Clark University announces a year long program on the history and principles of education led by Dr Haut and Dr Burnham of Johns Hopkins. The plan covers education from ancient times to modern systems, including legislation administration finances school buildings curricula teacher testing and instruction methods with comparative studies of European and American institutions. It notes American system features high diffusion broad interest and strong individualism and questions about external authority and uniform testing while stressing the central role of teachers.
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Clark University
Haut
Burn Ham
Johns Hopkins
Uni
America
Tennyson
Education and Politics Merge in Public Policy Debate
The piece argues for expanding Clarke University courses to include administration, finance, and government education, aiming for wiser public policy discourse. It cites Curtis's Tremont Temple rebuke of sneers at scholars in politics, praising educated leadership from Samuel Adams to Charles Sumner as essential to America and democracy.
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Clark University
Grovor
William Curtis
Tremont Temple
Republic
Samuel Addams
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts
Harvard College
America
Chicago seeks ten million for show ground funds
Chicago now faces the delicate task of obtaining cash from a plethoric subscription list that helped persuade Congress to award the fair. Preliminary payments funded early costs, and the balance must be raised for laying out the ground and constructing buildings. Ten million dollars is required, with half subscribed, but many donors may hesitate to pay up. The finance committee has a major test in securing funds.
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Chicago
Congress
Exhibition of American wood engravers in Boston museum
The Museum of Fine Arts in Boston opens an exhibition by the Society of American Wood Engravers, highlighting progress in the art, with pieces from the Gray collection and other sources. The show runs through next month and aims to educate on the evolution of wood engraving with notable foreign praise and domestic interest. The writer also notes stowaways on the Allan Line steamer Prussian and discusses the Papyrus Club’s upcoming reminiscing gathering on John Boyle O’Reilly, plus reflections on information loss and a humorous poultry anecdote in editorial rooms.
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Society of American Wood Engravers
Museum of Fine Arts
Allan Line
Glasgow
United States
Commissioner of Immigration
New World
Papyrus Club
John Boyle O'Reilly
O'Reilly
the Post
Dr. T
R. I
Remark on Colonel Shep ard printing Union League dues names
The peculiarity of Colonel Elliott F. Shepard's temperament is shown in his paper by publishing the names of Union League Club members who were behind on assessments. The article notes no ordinary journalist would have done such a thing.
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Elliott F. Shepard
Union League Club
Notable Figures and Movements From Historic Reports
General Boulanger to winter in Malta and Prince George of Wales departing Halifax for Kentville on a moose hunt. Mrs Potter Palmer tipped as presiding officer for the World’s Fair Board of Lady Managers, with Mrs John A Logan as possible substitute. Baron Johann Von Lutz, longtime Bavarian statesman, dies in Munich after a career linked to Bismarck and pre Franco Prussian era politics. Wyndham Portal leads Britain’s temperance movement at Laverstoke Paper Mill, employing 250, with police on duty. Portal is a teetotaler and Liberal figure before disestablishment.
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General Boulanger
Malta
Prince George of Wales
Halifax
Kentville
Potter Palmer
John A. Logan
Baron Johann von Lutz
Munich
Bismarck
Great Britain
Wyndham Portal
Laverstoke
Bank of England
Hampshire
W. Portal
Liberal Party
William H Dunbar Abington native dies in California
William Harrison Dunbar of Abington died in San Francisco on Aug. 13 of heart disease. A shoe and leather businessman, director of the National Exchange Bank, he mentored a California branch and later ran Dunbar Hobart and Rhoads tack and eyelet factories. Survived by a widow and three daughters, funeral set for Saturday at the Swedenborgian Church in Abington.
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William Harrison Dunbar
San Francisco
Cal
Charles F. Dunbar
Harvard University
Abington
Asaph Dunbar
Commonwealth
Abington National Bank
New Orleans
Dunbar
Amelia
Benjamin Nobart
South Abington
Hobart
Plymouth County
National Exchange Bank
Boston
California
Dunbar, Hobart & Whidden
Dunbar & Rhoads
Emily
John Wooldredge
Lynn
Edward H. Cutler
William J. Cutter
St. Paul
Minn
October Wedding of New York Artist and Miss Eleanor Hardy
The New York artist Denis M. Bunker married Eleanor Hardy daughter of Alpheus H. Hardy in Emmanuel Church. Decorations were autumnal but simple with a white and gold high altar. The ceremony featured Rev Leighton Parks and a formal Episcopal service followed by a dejeuner at the bride’s Chestnut Street home. The couple plans to reside in New York.
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Emmanuel Church
Denis M. Bunker
New York
Eleanor Hardy
Alpheus H. Hardy
Mr. Thompson
Messrs. A. 8. Hardy
R. H. Post
G. Hilden
T. Russell Sullivan
Leighton Parks
C. M. Loetlér
Symphony Orchestra
Chestnut Street
W. D. Howells
Mildred
James T. Fields
Fairchild
James Sargent
Sargent
A. 8. Hovey
A. H. Hovey, Sr
J. M. Sears
John Homans
J. Appleton Brown
William Appleton
Greely St. Curtis
Misses Curtis
Professor Hardy
Charles Sprague
R. Swain Gifford
Bunker
Dartmouth College
Alpheus Hardy
Democrats in House Should Hold Thanksgiving Meeting
A New York Times note suggests that remaining Democratic members in the House, those not unseated, might gather for praise and thanksgiving as Congress adjourns. It argues any rep holding a seat this year, even as a minor participant, has reason to be thankful.
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Congress
N. Y
Respectful thanks and sneaking fondness for Reed noted
The Hartford Courant remarks that Vice-President Morton and Mr. Ingalls received thanks for their impartial chairing but no vote of thanks to Speaker Reed. It suggests many Democratic Congressmen who denounce Reed publicly still privately admire him, a contrast likely to surprise rural Democratic editors and readers.
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Morton
Mr. Ingalls
Reed
Hartford Courant
Rep
Silver speculation blamed for wild market swings
The Philadelphia Press notes the New York speculative crowd believes silver will yield endless turns in price. It warns that silver is too large a market for any group to control and expects speculation to wane after recent 11 percent bear drop and 4 percent bull advance.
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New York
Philadelphia Press
Uncomplimentary McKinley Bill Compared to Fugitive Slave Law
A New York Evening Post editorial denounces the McKinley bill as the wickedest Congress passage since the fugitive slave law, accusing it of taking money from the poor to enrich a favored class and forcing earnings from workers to benefit manufacturers and others, predicting public rejection akin to past slave policies.
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N. Y
McKinley Attacks Vaux Nominations reshaped by convention
Major McKinley criticized the renomination of Richard Vaux of Philadelphia by an independent convention saying there is no other case where a man serving an unexpired term earned such a reputation. He denounced the regular Democratic convention for shelving Vaux as the meanest move in politics. The episode highlights shifts in political methods and standards as McKinley notes the rise of new aims beyond traditional congressional duties.
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Richard Vaux
Philadelphia
McKinley
Congress
Ohio
Major McKinley
McAleer
Springfield Republican
Ind
Meeting Minutes of Vessel Owners Association at Tremont Temple
The account notes that during the annual meeting the Board of Commission was to be authorized to modify the bill of lading on stone, increasing daily delivery to 100 tons and granting free wharfage. It also states the commission was tasked with considering changes to bills of lading on coal and lumber.
Ayer-Wither spoon Bride Married in Charlestown Home
Dana Stearns Ayer and Susan Marie Witherspoon wed last evening at 23 Green street Charlestown in a ceremony for close family. Rev A S Twombly officiated. Guests included Irving of Baltimore and Chase of Martha's Vineyard. They will reside at 74 Appleton street Malden and host visitors on November Mondays.
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A. S.twombly
Irving
Baltimore
J. Chase
Martha’s Vineyard
Hamont
A. Ayer
Miss Ayer
Biddeford
Mrs. Ayer
Appleton Street
Malden
Shaw and Smith wed in Somerville ceremony
George Shaw secretary of the Eliot Insurance Company of Boston married Miss Clara May Smith last evening at 133 Cross street Somerville. Rev J H Ross officiated Louis Rupert of Boston was best man. Ushers were William Tucker Ellsworth Fiske and George S Steele. Bridal tour includes New York City. couple to reside at 90 Central Street Somerville. Private reception held.
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Shaw —Smith
George Shaw
Eliot Insurance Company of
Boston
Clara May Smith
Cross Street
Somerville
J. H. Ross
East Somerville
Louis Rupert
William Tucker
Ellsworth Fiske
George S. Steele
New York City
Central Street
Holt Ratcliffe Wedding in Jamaica Plain
Miss Mary Elizabeth Ratcliffe daughter of Frank H. Ratcliffe and Warner Rodney Holt wed at St. John's Episcopal Church Jamaica Plain last evening. Rev Sumner M Shearman officiated with Walter Stebbins best man and Marion Mellin maid of honor. Reception at bride’s parents home. couple to reside in Newton Centre after January 15, 1891.
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Holt—Ratcliffe
Mary Elizabeth Ratcliffe
Frank H. Ratcliffe
Boston & Albany Railroad Company
Warner Rodney Holt
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Jamaica Plain
Sumner M. Shearman
Walter G. Stebbins
Springfield
Marion H. Mellin
Hartford
Conn
Mendelssohn
Messeter
William G. Smith
John H., Fallon
George R. Alley
Frederick H
Theodore Stebbins
Lee H. Hills
Chestnut Square
Mrs. Holt
Rice Street
Newton Centre
Dramatic and musical notes from Boston theatres
The Boston stage sees the Bostonians ending their Music Hall engagement next Tuesday. The final Robin Hood performances occur this week with The Bohemian Girl and Trovatore on Monday and Tuesday next week. The Soudan continues nightly at Boston Theatre with uncertain end. An all star Boston Philharmonic concert is announced for Sunday with Bernhard Lassmann conducting and Giese and Sophie Zela as soloists. Shenandoah by Bronson Howard opens at the Globe on Oct 6 with a celebrated New York cast. Ticket sales begin today. Phil A. Shea remains Tremont treasurer despite reports of a successor. his position is secure.
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Bostonians
Music Hall
Soudan
Boston Theatre
Boston Philharmonic Orchestra
Bernhard Listemann
Giese
Mme
Sophie Zela
Bronson Howard
New York
The
Globe
Chicago
Phil. A. Shea
Tremont
Shea
Stoddard Opens Twelfth Season In Brooklyn Academy
Mr John L Stoddard appeared at the Brooklyn Academy of Music to begin his twelfth annual season lecturing on Vienna His lecture drew an enthusiastic crowd and featured refined illustrations A Philadelphia course starts tonight with about 3000 advance tickets sold
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John L. Stoddard
Brooklyn
New York
Academy of Music
Philadelphia
Early Returns Favor Sweet in Iowa Congressional Race
Botsr City Iowa October 2 Incomplete returns from seven of eighteen counties give Sweet Rep a 1500 vote majority for Congress. In 1888 the same counties favored Dubois by 980. Statewide, Republicans lead by about 1500 to 2000. Legislature likely 33 Republicans to 19 Democrats. Returns come in slowly due to distant precincts and telegraph delays.
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Botsr City
Ida
Sweet
Congress
Dubois
Attachment Placed on Springfield Emery Wheel Company
An attachment valued at $15,000 has been filed against the building and machinery of the Springfield Emery Wheel Company of Bridgeport Connecticut by J F Andrew a director of the company.
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Springfield Emery Wheel Company
Bridgeport, Conn
J. F. Andrew
Clouds form pack of Skye terriers over South Bend Ind
The fragment recalls whimsical weather images and brief notes about a crowd in Indiana. It references a question about a suppressed speech by Congressman Kennedy and various clipped anecdotes from newspapers. The tone mirrors light, curio style items typical of an old periodical.
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South Bend
Ind
Congressman Kennedy
Louisville Courier-Journal
Maudee
Mabel
Lawrence Hutton
Railroad Nuts to Crack CricaGeo Oct 2 1890 Circular
Disaffected Illinois Central stockholders circulate a comparison of 1881 and 1890 financials. They note share capital and funded debt rising by about 70 million in eight and a half years, higher interest charges, and lower net income, questioning directors’ plan to raise capital by 5 million more.
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CricaGeo
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Peirc
Shalo Cadilal
Aera Gees
Illinois Central Company
Pastor J. E. Bagley Installed in Haverhill Unitarian Church
The installation of Rev. J. E. Bagley as pastor of the First Parish Unitarian Church in Haverhill drew a large audience of Unitarians, liberals, and orthodox faithful. Rev. Minot J. Savage preached on The Church of the Living God, praising liberal church claims while city welcome by Rev. J. C. Snow and fellowship by Rev. F. B. Mott opened Bagley’s new field. An evening banquet at S. P. Bradley’s residence followed with leaders from society.social circle.
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Haverhill
J. E. Bagley
First Parish
Unitarian Church
Minot J. Savage
Church of the Living God
J. C. Snow
F. B. Mott
Salem
Thomas E. S. John
5. P. Bradley
Society
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