Boston Theater Schedule of Evening Performances
A listing of multiple venues and showings across Boston streets. At 7 45 p m several productions including 11 Trovatore Shenandoah and Squatter Sovereignty are advertised at venues on Washington Tremont and Hollis, with others such as Little Barefoot and The Step Daughter scheduled at Music Hall Opera House and Athenaeum.
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Mechanics’ Bus
Pixe
Humtington Avenue
Mechanics’ Fair
Music
Winter Street
Hamilton Place
The
Bostonians
Trovatore
Boston Theatre
Washington Street
the Soudan
Globe Theatre
Shenandoah
Tremont Theatre
Tremont Street
Edward Harrigan
Holls Street
Hollis Street
James Oneill
Park Theater
Magzsie Mitchell
Little Barefoot
Boston Music
Scollay Square
Little Em’ly
Granxp Opera House
Washington
Dover Streets
Howard Athenaxum
Howard Street
Kernell
Page placements for department sections
The notice lists page assignments for features in the issue. The Financial Department appears on page six, the Commercial Department on pages six and seven, and the Ship News on page three.
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Ship News
Republicans Lose Steam in New England Campaign
A Boston analysis notes many active Republicans claim to be out of politics this year. They refrain from fundraising and campaign work, show little enthusiasm for nominations, and focus on daily business. Two years of events have wearying effects, especially in New England where a Republican Congress is blamed for harm. The mills grind slowly, but persistently.
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New England
Congress
McKinurky tariff loopholes spark delay and dispute
The new tariff act, now in effect, faces widespread loopholes and disputed passages. Courts and the department will decide many points, causing delays and costs while the law is studied by those most affected. Observers note its varied, unintended effects likely altering imports, especially fine woollens, and may hinder domestic industry progress.
Dramatic Tariff Race Ends At Midnight in New York
Captain Hains of the Etruria raced from sea to land as the New York Custom House stayed open till midnight to allow goods to be entered at old rates. A tug escorted papers to a quarantine station then a swift carriage to the Barge Office. At 11:59 PM the captain bowed to a deputy collector and $50,000 in duty was saved, a sum said to be ultimately paid by American consumers while importers reap the benefit.
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Hains
Etruria
New York Custom House
Custom House
South Carolina bolt threatens Tillman struggle in Marion county
The Marion county anti Tillman faction has nominated a bolting county ticket and called a State conference to meet at Columbia October 9. Judge Haskell appears likely to be nominated for Governor and may be adopted by the Republican convention with much of the negro vote expected to support it. Democratic leaders including Senators Burger and Hampton oppose the ticket and will likely back Tillman if they do not change course, making the race unusually perplexing.
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South Carolina
Marion County
Columbia
Judge Haskell
Tillman
Burger
Hampton
Tin~mman
Line in South Carolina politics is obliter ated
A political line in South Carolina is described as obliterated amid a broader dispute over election boundaries. Officials and observers note the impact on district maps, campaigning, and voter familiarity with constituencies. Further action from state authorities is anticipated.
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South Carolina
Iron and Steel Outlook From ATKINSON Paper
The paper presented at a joint meeting by the British Iron and Steel Institute and the American Institute of Mining Engineers argues the United States will dominate pig iron and steel if ore and coal regions, transportation costs, and tariffs favor domestic production. It highlights rising U S iron demand, regional ore coal proximity, and potential shifts in global supply, while urging tariff relief to allow expansion and avoid curtailment of eastern mills.
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British Iron and Steel Institute
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Epwarpd Atkinson
Baltimore
Atkinson
United States
Great Britain
Mr. Atkinson
Bessemer
New England
North American
Cuba
Canada
Increased cost of living under new tariff laws
The article argues that tariffs will raise prices for consumers and lists widespread increases across goods including clothing, hosiery, linen, carpets, crockery, paper, and metal leaf. It cites figures from the New York Sun and mentions merchants like Wanamaker. It also criticizes public figures and notes a Minnesota sleeping car ruling to close unused uppers for passenger comfort.
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Boston Journal
New York Sun
Mr. Dawes
H. K. Taurser
Sun
Mr. Wanamaker
Lenfant terrible in Massachusetts politics sparks criticism
The discussion centers on Mr Greenhalge's public conduct and harm to the cause he represents. Critics argue his career shows excessive “monstrous infelicity and bad taste” and call for admonition. They reference Curtis’s rebuke about sneers at scholars in politics and the value of educated opinions.
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Samuel Adams
Charles Sumner
Massachusetts
Harvard College
Patty
America
Norfolk Club
Greenualge
Grrm- Halge
Greenhalge
Artemus Ward
George Washington
Tariff Hits Smokers As Cigar Prices Rise
The new tariff raises import cigars by two to three dollars per hundred with a pending rise for domestic products made from imported tobacco. Supporters claim protection will force competition and lower consumer prices, but critics question how domestic producers can match Havana tobacco and Sumatra wrappers or reduce costs.
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Sherman
Democratic rally to open campaign at Music Hall
The Democratic State committee secures speakers for the opening rally at Music Hall on Thursday evening Senator GrorGore Gray of Delaware and Congressman McApoo of New Jersey will speak Gray is seen as a capable successor to BAYARD and a leading jurist while McApoo, a bright young Democrat, will discuss Reedism from inside Congress The event aims to ratify both congressional and State nominations and set the campaign on national issues.
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Democratic State Committee
Music Hall
GrorGore Gray
Delaware
McApoo
New Jersey
Gray
Bayard
Senate
McAvoo
House
Congress
Parochial Schools Debate Cited As Health Concern
The heated dispute over parochial schools is blamed for harming public health in a Connecticut town where three residents have already gone insane from the overexcited controversy. The piece warns the Boston Transcript to heed the caution.
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Connecticut
The
Boston Transcript
Controversial London Hotel Clerk Case Cited as Fact
The incident involving Colonel Perper of Kentucky and a London hotel clerk has moved from controversy to an established fact. The clerk was thoroughly overhauled and promised to be civil to all Americans in the future.
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London
Perper
Kentucky
Peprrr
New England Farmer Grows 5000 Pumpkins
A New England farmer has raised 5000 pumpkins this season. A trusted estimate suggests enough pumpkins for about 25,000 pies, given the large size. The author quips this could supply a railroad lunch counter with pumpkin pie.
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New England
Camera Club Opens New Rooms at 50 Bromfield Street
The Camera Club, after summer renovations at 50 Bromfield street, unveiled a large dark room with private compartments and a new gallery. The winter season began with the first monthly meeting and an informal show featuring portraits landscapes and figure pieces by one member. The gallery will be open during the day for two weeks, with elevator access for visitors.
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Camera Club
Bromfield Street
Population figures for Michigan Indiana and California
The Census Office announced Michigan population 2,089,792 up 452,855 since 1880. Indiana totals 2,189,030 with an increase of 210,729. California reaches 1,204,002, up 839,308 since 1880.
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Washington
Michigan
Indiana
California
The Shenandoah at the Globe Theatre review
The Shenandoah, Bronson Howard's Civil War drama, returns to the Globe Theatre with mixed results. Performances by Kir. Barbeck, Mr. Harwood, Mr. James O. Barrows, and Mr. Vincent Sternroyd draw praise, while Jennie Buckthorn and the young widow fare better than Gertrude Flingham and Ker chival West. The piece is shorter, four acts, with war scenes toned but still compelling. Tonight features Little Barefoot and Jane Eyre on Wednesday.
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THE
GLOBE
Bronson Howard
Globe Theatre
Boston Museum
H. M. Pitt
Shenandoah
Belle Lamar
Jennie Buckthorn
U.S A
Federal
Three Top Mountain
Globe ‘Theatre
Sherian
Haverill
Kir. Barbeck
Buckthorn
Harwood
Barker
James O. Barrows
Elfingham
Vincent Sternroyd
Miss Comstock
Miss Haines
Miss Guion
Gertrude Flingham
Mr. Carlyle
Kerchival West
Park Theatre
Jennie Carroll
Jane Eyre
Dickens on stage at the Museum in Little Em'ly review
A mixed review of the Museum production of Little Em'ly based on Dickens. Micawber and Uriah Heep receive praise for vitality, while O Leary's Little Em ly disappoints. Cast handles caricatures but overall impact lags behind other favorites. scenery and acting show creditable effort.
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Mme. Janauschek
Lady Medlock
Hortense
Micawber
Museum
Barron
Miss O’leary
Little Em’iy
Miss Cary
Blanche ‘Thompson
Miss O'Leary
Rosa Dartle
Mr. Boniface
Miss Sheridan
Itosa Dartle
Miss Addison
Betsy Trotwood
Mr. Booth
Copperfield
Squatter Sovereignty at the Tremont
Edward Harrigan’s Squatter Sovereignty, a familiar Tremont production with Annie Yeamans and Mrs. Nolan in the cast, features refined Irish character work and strong ensemble acting. The minor roles are well filled, Daisy Temple stands out yet miscast as the widow’s daughter, and the McIntyres and Maguires deliver thorough training in a lively, entertaining piece.
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Tremont
Edward Harrigan
Boston
Daisy Temple
McIntyres
Miss Tiffany in The Step Daughter at Grand Opera House
Miss Annie Ward Tiffany starred in a five act drama titled She Step Daughter written for her by L. R. Shewell at the Grand Opera House last evening. Tiffany shines in Irish character parts with Peggy Logan as the heroine and Rose Tiffany in the emotional role. The company, including Bender, Stetson, Walsh and Livingston, is praised for strong performances.
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Miss Tiffany
Annie Ward Tiffany
L. R. Shewell
Grand Opera House
Peggy Logan
Rose
Tiffany
Mr. Bryan
Bender
Stetson
Messrs
Walsh and
Livingston
Maggie Mitchell at the Park in Fanchon
The article highlights Maggie Mitchell starring as Fanchon, a long loved title role. Readers recall Miss Mitchell’s enduring appeal as theatre audiences enjoyed her opening attraction at the park.
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Maggie Mitchell
Fanchon
Adeline Stanhope Debuts in Catherine Duval at Hollis Street
The Dead Heart at Hollis Street reports Miss Adeline Stanhope appearing as Catherine Duval for the first time with robust method and notable points, though needing more repose. The show blends with The Soudan at Boston Theatre, and Harry Kernell's High Class Vaudevilles open at Howard Atheneum with strong crowd approval and an ensemble of noted performers.
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Hollis Street Theatre
Howard Atheneum
Mr. Kernell
Ed. Kendall
Ruby Marion
Bofton
Mr. Jernell
McFadden
Street music and garden fencing in old Boston scene
A Boston column laments evening street muzik and the intrusion on quiet neighborhoods. It notes Higginson dedicating a season opener to Otto Dresel and comments on fences around the Common elm successor and public gardens, praising replacements and criticizing overbearing interior barriers. The piece ends with a curious sighting of a red bearded Irishman and a boastful dog tied to a $100 bet.
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Arlington Street
Blackstone
Franklin
Atlantic Avenue
Tie
West End
Wintering in Malta and other diversions from 19th century life
General Boulanger will spend the winter in Malta after a summer spent in hot water. Observational quips, jokes, and anecdotes cover cigars, tobacco, a Vassar graduate, a Harvard chef, anti prohibition jests, and a curious Irish priest tale from Ammergau.
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General Boulanger
Malta
Langston Credits Reed for Petersburg Seat
Langston, a Black scholar in politics, told Petersburg, Virginia friends that his parliamentary seat was secured by Speaker Reed. If Petersburg readers find this news, they are those who do not read the daily papers. Times indirect.
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Langston
Petersburg
Reed
A Crumb of Comfort and Polls in Trade Struggles
In a Baltimore Sun editorial from December, a warning that universal squeeze benefits pampered manufacturers ahead of the congressional elections. It argues wages will not rise with profits and consumers pay more while farmers face tighter home markets, tying economic discontent to poll outcomes.
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Congress
Baltimore Sun
Upending Corruption Through Civil Service Reform
The Philadelphia Ledger argues for a broad public demand to end political corruption and elevate civil service by selecting officials on fitness and integrity. It credits Mr Curtis with shaping sentiment through persistent writing and advocacy, urging continued pressure on both parties to adopt pure politics and efficient administration.
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Curtis
Friends of Civil Service Reform
Philadelphia Ledger
Comte de Paris to sail for Europe on Oct 20
A list of short notes reports a planned October 20 departure for Europe by the Comte de Paris and his party, with other items noting a Wagner statue planned for Leipsic near the Old Theatre, a Camden dinner for Walt Whitman, and remarks on Dutch princess Wilhelmina’s language fluency. Also mentions Austrian Emperor donations for flood relief and Cleveland denying West visit rumors with a brief November trip.
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Comte de Paris
Europe
Leipsic
Richard Wagner
Walt Whitman
Harned
Camden
N.J
John Burroughas
Harry L. Konsall
Camden Post
Wilhelmina
Austria
Areadukes
Cleveland
West
Harrison
Shurman
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Supreme Court of
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the Theatres
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Tremont House
Lawrence American
Jimmy
Panpa
Vassar
Harvard
New Orleans
Asbury Park
Mrs. Maltravers
Hartford Courant
Central America
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Flinders Petrie
Ammergau
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