Theatrical Gossip of Next Week’s London and Boston Stages
Theatrical notices announce next week’s changes at Park Grand Opera House Globe and Howard. Wyndham's Tremont engagements begin with David Garrick and Ada, Corcoran as Simon Ingot, Wainwright Twelfth Night at Park, Barretts at Boston, Hands Across the Sea remaining at Museum, and various New York bills. Also Pittsburg’s Booth and Modjeska tour open with Merchant of Venice and a double bill.
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the Park
Mr. Hoyt
Siberia
Grand Opera House
Boston
Hollis Street
Marie Wainwright
Park Theatre
Miss Wainwright
Viola
Mme. Modjeska
Miss Marlowe
Hollis Street Theatre
Wilson Barrett
Boston Theatre
New York
Casino
Oplah
Broadway Theatre
H. E. Dixey
The
Standard
Howard Atheneum Specialty Company
Bijou
Mrs. Kendal
Fifth Avenue
Beatles
Baby
Madison Square
E. H. Sothern
E. H. Sothern In “Lord Chumley,” At the Lyceum; Annie Pixley
the Windsor
Barry and Fay
Proctor’s
Twenty-third Street Theatre
Daly’s
Herrmann
Union Square Theatre
Salvini
Palmer’s
Pittsburg
Edwin Booth
Mr. Booth
Shylock
Modjeska
Portia
Harblet
Richelieu
Donna Diana
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Page layout notice clarifies department page assignments
The Financial Department appears on page six while the Commercial Department runs on pages six and seven and the Ship News is listed for page three, guiding readers to locate department content across the edition.
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Ship News
Ohio Congressman Grosvenor Praised Opponent in Campaign
Boston Dost reports that Congressman Grosvenor of Ohio, in the campaign, spoke kindly of FORAKER's Democratic rival and rejected personal attacks on CAMPBELL. His name is no longer among FORAKER speakers, while Joan M. Lanegron from Columbus boosted Foraker for President in 1892 and touted white vote supremacy. Professor LANGSTON adds sarcasm.
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Foraker
Grosvenor
Ohio
Mr. Campbell
Joan M. Lanegron
Columbus
Virginia
Professor Langston
Political Maneuvering Over Brooklyn Marshalship and Washington Posts
The text suggests Tanner declined offers for Brooklyn marshal or Melbourne consul and seeks the District of Columbia commissioner of deeds. It argues the role pays better than his prior pension post, and implies President Harrison supported his appointment despite alleged incompetence, framing the move as liberal allotment rather than merit.
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Tanner
Brooklyn
Melbourne
District of Columbia
Harrison
Mr. Harrison
Pensions
Grubb in Legal Quandary Over State Citizenship for Governor Bid
General E. BarDD Grubb faces a political bind as he seeks New Jersey governorship while resigning a Pennsylvania militia captaincy on Sept. 18. Pennsylvania claims militia honors must go to citizens, casting doubt on Grubb's eligibility. Democrats may use the issue as Grubb risks losing New Jersey support.
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E. Barrd Grubb
New Jersey
General Grubb
Pennsylvania
Grubb
Navy ships should campaign along our own coasts
The Navy Department's plan to send new vessels overseas to join the European squadron is criticized as a mistake. It would have been wiser to cruise the Chicago Atlanta Boston and Yorktown on domestic waters to excite American interest and build naval enthusiasm through home port visits.
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Navy Department
Chicago
Atlanta
Boston
Yorktown
MaHONE race in Virginia stirs Republican tensions
An analysis notes a split in Virginia Republican ranks over the MaHONE contest as President Harrison and Senator Quay back the administration candidate. Opponents aim not only to defeat MaHONE but to erase him as a political force, signaling a deep division within the party and a strategic struggle ahead.
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North
Mahone
Virginia
Boss
Harrison
Quay
Republican Party
Oeth They Engage On Principle Differing From Northern Republicans
A fragment notes a contrast between Oeth and Northern Republicans who mockingly follow Manone at a distance, signaling a dispute over principled stance versus imitation. The terse remark hints at intra party tensions without broader context.
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Manone
Brooklyn Postmaster Controversy Spurs Republican Pressions
The piece argues against removing Brooklyn postmaster Hendrix claiming he is a popular Democrat who respects the merit system and has improved service. It notes pressure from Republican operatives and suggests Hendrix may resign despite the Postmaster General’s hesitance amid looming influence from Harrison era figures.
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Hendrix
Brooklyn
N. Y
James
Sig
Seth Low
Henprix
United States
Clarkson
Pearson
Heendrix
Harrison
Washington
The Tax on Wool and Industry Protest at New York Meet
The National Association of Wool Manufacturers met in New York with sparse attendance and few officers present. A shift toward protecting raw wool while boosting duties on manufactured woolens risks higher consumer costs, with little benefit to manufacturers. The dispute centers on a tariff revision urged by Ohio merchants and Mr. Delano's wool-grower coalition, potentially drawing public opposition and congressional action.
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National Association of Wool Manufacturers
New York
United States
Columbus Delano
National Association
Ohio Association
Congress
Delano
Association of
Wool Growers
Washington
Ohio
Negro Colonization Schemes Stir Southern Press
The South debates colored Baptists at Indianapolis urging colonization. Georgia meetings grow, boosters promise westward plenty, while workers fear neglect at home. Southern editors vary from cautious to approving, some praising emancipation through emigration.
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South
Colored Baptists
Indianapolis
Georgia
Dalton (Ga.) Argus
Industry morale and price pressure threaten reform efforts
The current industry mood is bleak as higher costs pass to the public. Manufacturers foresee a test of artificial obstacles and an ongoing struggle against association plans, hoping for a possible successful opposition.
Dissatisfied Delegates Threaten To Undercut Congress Tour
The International American Congress faces friction as delegates question leadership and skip events. Reports claim Argentina abstained from meetings and that Blaine’s presidency of the congress sparked dissent. observers warn this could end in a swift failure and worsen U S relations with South American nations.
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International American Congress
State Department
United States
South American
Wincom
Mexico
West Point
Blaine
Congress
Argentine Republic
Harrison
Fortunate outcome hoped amid potential friction and conflict
The remark cautions that the action could provoke friction or even conflicts, and urges careful handling to avoid escalation. It notes the possibility of serious consequences if tensions rise.
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South
A Sign of the Times on Explaining Women
The piece questions Harper's claim women are incomprehensible and argues for scientific inquiry into gender differences. It notes that women have begun challenging old assumptions via colleges, careers, and rights activism, while pondering whether findings would upend male norms.
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Charles Dudley Warner
Harper
Warner
Autumnal foliage and coastal preservation near Boston
The author extols Boston autumn color from maples and hillside forests and notes a stronger foliage display than last year especially in the White Mountain region. He warns that Great Head on Winthrop’s coast is eroding and urges sea walls and local action to protect the headland and surrounding shore property.
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Boston
White Mountain
Winthror
Sam
Great Head
Funds Sought to Aid Metlakahtla Mission Work
Letter writers praise Rev Drs Porturs Broons and Reven Thomas and Senator Hoar for supporting William Duncan’s Alaska Indian mission begun 32 years ago. They note Metlakahtla’s progress and appeal for $25,000 to fund supplies and tools as winter approaches and a treasurer’s report is published.
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Porturs Broons
Duncan
Alaska
Metlakahtla
William Duncan
Mr. Don- Can
Day's Marquise Falters in New York Critics Say
New York critics view Mr Augstin Day's English version of Sarpov's Marquise as a failure and unworthy of the original. They note its modest attire and tone fail to meet French standards, praising only Dalya's Golden Widow for public sympathy.
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New York
Daly
Mahone Not Northern Ideal Statesman in Journal Note
The Journal questions MAHONE as a Northern statesman noting the administration’s unusual favor toward him and suggesting some may have mistaken him for an ideal Northern Republican.
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Mahone
Boston Girls Tap Delphos Fund Drive With $200 Gift
Archeological Institute of America members seeking Delphos excavation funds praise the $200 contribution from Tetlow's high and Latin school girls. The donation, unprompted, inspires broader support and fosters student involvement in a long term scholarly national undertaking.
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Boston
Archeological Institute of America
Tetlow
Mr Panin Announces Change Of Lecture Venue And Date
Mr Panin informs readers that the first lecture in his free course The Religion of the Bible titled The Present Age will be held in the vestry of Dr Miner’s church Columbus avenue instead of Parker Memorial Hall. The time remains 3 o’clock p m next Sunday Oct 6.
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Dr. Miner’s Church
Columbus Avenue
Parker Memorial Hall
Ivan Pann
Political stance echoed in press across parties
The Boston Advertiser refuses to publish the Democratic platform while Republican papers print it. The Springfield Republican comments that the Advertiser suppresses the platform, highlighting partisan differences in newspaper coverage.
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Boston Advertiser
Springfield
Republican
Blaine’s Return Expected to Clear Diplomatic Ranks
The Philadelphia Record notes Blaine’s anticipated return to active duty will prompt the removal of remaining Democrats from the diplomatic and consular service, signaling a broad purge at high levels of government.
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Blaine
Philadelphia Record
Ind
Civil service reform debate fades as offices fill with Republicans
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the push to repeal the civil service law quieting while Harrison pursues enforcement. It argues federal offices are nearly all filled by Republicans and hints at a strengthened civil service barrier to keep them in place.
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Harrison
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Harvard President Eliot in Massachusetts Democratic role
The Providence Journal notes the significance of Harvard President Eliot appearing as a vice president at the Massachusetts Democratic convention. It says his leadership signals intelligence and honesty for New England and labels the Boston Journal sneer at youth efforts to reform the party as forced given current circumstances.
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Harvard
Massachusetts
Eliot
New England
Boston Journal
Providence Journal
Ind
Massachusetts Democrats Rally Behind Tariff Reform
The Philadelphia Telegraph notes the Progressive Democrats in Massachusetts mobilize for tariff reform, aligning with the ex-President’s policy. It suggests the Bay State race could tighten against Republican Lt. Governor Brackett, as manufacturing in New England faces strain.
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Progressive Democracy
Massachusetts
New England
Bay State
Russell
Brackett
Philadelphia Telegraph
Ind
New Vestibule Cars Melbourne and Nuremburg Inspected for Boston Route
The two new vestibule sleeping cars Melbourne and Nuremburg, built by Wagner Palace Car Company, were sidelined at the depot for inspection. Each car has twelve sections with five-person staterooms, two toilet rooms, and electric blue plush interiors with yellow silk shades. Melbourne carries a buffet. both feature gas-like lighting and steam heating, with Melbourne attached to the 7 am Boston to Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis vestibule train starting next Monday, promising a five-hour travel-time reduction to Chicago breakfast.
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Melbourne
Nuremburg
Joe “Nuremburg
Boston
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Peculiar Tree Growth Observed on White Mountain and Martha's Vineyard
In a letter to the Taverner the author cites a Post item about three cachain trees on White Mountain North Carolina whose intertwined tops form a flat canopy wide about twenty feet. He also notes cedars at West Chop Martha's Vineyard with storm battered branches matted together, allowing children to lie on the leaves and view the harbor.
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Taverner
White Mountain
North Carolina
West Chop
Martha’s Vineyard
Vineyard Ound
Navus
Rev. Frederick Upham’s Ninetyith Birthday Celebration
The Rev. Frederick Upham, D D, marked his ninetieth birthday at Fairhaven. He has served in the Methodist ministry for almost seventy years and has long been part of the New England South Conference. His son, the Rev F Upham, teaches theology at Drew Theological Seminary in Madison New Jersey, and two grandsons also pursue Methodist ministry in Reading and Brooklyn. He remains well preserved with full faculties.
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Frederick Upham
Fairhaven
Upham
F. Upham
Drew Theological Seminary
Madison
N. J
Reading
Brooklyn
N.Y
People’s Church Jubilee Opens With Noted Addresses
The People’s Church marks the debt payment with a Jubilee starting tomorrow and running to October 27. On opening day at 10:30 a.m. Hon. Alden Speare and W. H. Bryant speak, followed by a sermon by Rev. George Chadbourne. At 3 p.m. Rev. C. H. Parkhurst delivers, and at 7:30 p.m. the pastor speaks.
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Alden Speare
W. H.H. Bryant
George Chadborne
D.D
C. H. Parkhurst
New England Prison Survivors Hold Eleventh Reunion
Worcester hosts the eleventh annual gathering of New England survivors of Southern military prisons. Officers elected include President Charles M. Smith and Vice Presidents R. M. Colby A. S. Atherton with William Jubo as secretary treasurer and A E Stearns as chaplain. Executive committee members are Luther D. Goddard Albert Mason and G. W. Aborn. Twenty one prisons were represented at the reunion.
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Worcester
New England
Charles M. Smith
R. M. Colby
Atherton
William Jubo
A. E. Stearns
Luther D. Goddard
Albert Mason
G. W. Aborn
Soups and styles headline a lavish mix of society notes
A Western paper lists marriage intentions under Court News. Reports on luxury dining Soupe 2 la Boulanger, theater, and fashion trends including flannel outfits for tennis and new phonograph claims. It notes Eliza Jamison Stanton born 1774 as a 115 year old woman and discusses blondism trends in immigration and genetics.
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Lew Wallace
Terre Haute Express
Germany
Napoleon I
Waterloo
Windward
Harper’s Weekly
Turgéneff
M. Glasunoff
Gogol
Pushkin
Kriloff
Angelica Peachblow
Spendthriffte
Angelica
Paris
Mr. Edison
M. Charles Cros
M. Cros
Academy of Sciences
Academy of
Eliza Jamison Stanton
Buffalo Run
Bellefonte
Penn
Carlisle
Louisa Truxo
Don Cameron
Pennsylvania
Scotland
United States
Norway
British Isles
European Countries
Notable Society and Political Dispatches Highlight 19th Century Events
Mrs Amelie Rives Chanler will spend part of winter in Spain while Chief Justice Fuller visits New York for rest. Miss Alcott’s Lulu’s Library volume three out this month. Munemitsu Matsu returns to Washington in poor health. England debates a monument to Wilkie Collins in Westminster Abbey or St Paul’s. Juarez portrait to be placed in the Mexican Legation. Fernald elected fellow of London Entomological Society. Miss Bruce donates 50000 to Harvard Observatory for a telescope. Milla F Tupper to pastor La Porte Indiana. Herbert Ward plans lectures in the U.S. Gladstone preserves 60000 letters in fireproof room. Horace Porter to marry Adelaide Wattson in Oct. Porter, Princeton graduate, works for Reading railroad.
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Amélie Rives Chanler
Spain
Juarez
Unitarian Church
la Porte
Indiana
Herbert Ward
Henry M. Stanley
Liverpool
New York
H. A. Anderson
Portland
Bangor Theological Seminary
Congregational Church
Monmouth
Funeral of Mrs Vinton at 192 Dartmouth Street quietly held
The funeral for Mrs Rebecca A Vinton was held at her residence 192 Dartmouth Street with Rev Charles G Ames of the Church of the Disciples officiating. The Women’s Educational and Industrial Union sent a large delegation including Mrs Toman Willey and Mrs Cora Osborne. A meeting of the Industrial Union followed and the board of managers will reconvene next Tuesday to address her death.
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Rebecca A. Vinton
Dartmouth Street
Charles G. Ames
Church of the Disciples
Vinton
Women’s Educational and Industrial Union
Toman Willey
W. B. Ke
Melrose Church Extends Call to Marblehead Pastor
At a First Parish Universalist Church meeting in Melrose on October 4, members unanimously voted to extend a call to Rev. J. Cutler of Marblehead to become pastor, succeeding Rev. Dr. Eddy who resigned due to ill health.
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Marblehead
Melrose
Universalist Church
J. §. Cutler
Eddy
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MR. Panin
People’s Church
Gladstone
Horace Marshall Porter
Horace Porter
Adelaide Wattson
Thomar B. Wattson
Philadelphia
Porter
Princeton
Reading Railroad
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