With a Mission Without a Muzzle The World's Fair Ends
The World's Fair closed after a Saturday tragedy altering a gala finale to a sober formality. The event showed a different side of humanity and drew praise for its restrained, somber conclusion.
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1893
Page
11
Grand Turn-Out Expected as Voters Prepare
Outside Boston cities show broad interest in the coming election with more men eligible to vote than ever before. The large registration is credited to Democratic campaigning statewide. The article urges personal effort to mobilize the potential vote and predicts a grand popular demonstration a week from now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Trolley system ruled a public nuisance by rail board
The Board of Railroad Commissioners state that electric streetcar structures on Brattle Street Cambridge are inherently objectionable disfiguring and dangerous. They urge regulation based on necessity and foresee the trolley as a temporary solution kept only until a better system is devised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Brattle Street
Cambridge
Why Should He Be Elected Candidate Greenhalge
The piece questions why Greenhalge should be Massachusetts governor after his nomination. It lists four supplied reasons including naturalization and owning a New Hampshire farm, critiques his private character, and argues he has offered little beyond that letter. It challenges the electorate to demand a stronger justification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenhalge
Massachusetts
Commonwealth
New Hampshire
Russell
Decisive Week in Massachusetts Governor Race Moves Forward
A week before the election the state tightens as voters choose between John B. Russell and Frederick T. Greenhalge. Democrats tout repeal of the Republican policy, claim improved national prosperity, and highlight a campaign led by Russell, Carroll, O'Neil, Everett, and the party committee. Momentum and confidence rise across Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Cleveland
John B. Russell
Frederick T. Greenhalge
Russell
Carroll
O'Neil
Everett
Democratic Committee
Strenuous Effort Marked by Courage and Determination
Describing a strenuous effort as marked by courage and determination, the speaker emphasizes resilience rather than desperation. The tone highlights perseverance and resolve in facing challenges.
Prohibition Candidates Barred From Official Ballot Spark Backlash
Republican managers and officials failed to keep Prohibition candidates off the ballot. Suppression hurts the party as Prohibitionists promise persistent opposition. In Cambridge, exclusion mobilizes supporters, highlighting concerns over equal voting and candidacy privileges. Public sympathy shifts toward those disenfranchised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Senator Wolcott Calls For Divorce Of Free Silver Policy
In a closing speech Senator Wolcott denounces the McKinley era policies linking free coinage to silver interests. He warns against continued profits from silver purchase laws and accuses Republicans of robbing the people to aid favored sections, pledging an end to McKinleyism with free silver. His frank remarks are praised in Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolcott
Carnegie
Lawrence
Harpster
Senator Wolcott
Massachusetts
Vote at Last Brings Relief and Honest Money Endorsement
The Senate repeal gains an eleven vote majority as the House concurrence and Presidential approval loom. The public backs Grover Cleveland and the Democratic pledge against further pig iron purchases. Massachusetts voters are urged to support John E. Russell, Cleveland, and honest money next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Grover Cleveland
Democratic Party
Massachusetts
John E., Russell
Cleveland
Honest Money
Revered Hale Addresses College Statements at Roxbury Club
The Amerian Club heard Rev Edward Everett Hale discuss College Statements at 304 Warren Street Roxbury with an audience including Mrs Colonel A A Pope Mrs Dr E B Kellogg Mrs Goodwin Mrs H S Durgin and Miss Cutler. Court stenographer J M W Yerrington died at 72 Tudor Street Chelsea aged 68 after long illness leaving a wife two daughters and a son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joshua Lovett
Warren Street
Roxbury
Edward Everett Hale
Amerian Club
A. A. Pope
E. B. Kellogg
Goodwin
H.S. Durgin
Cutler
J. M. W. Yerrington
Tudor Street
Chelsea
Providence
Boston Young Men's Congress Tackles Sherman Act and Tariff
The Boston Young Men's Congress met at Whit ing Hall with large attendance. A resolution deploring Mayor Harrison's assassination was passed. The group favored repealing the Sherman purchasing clause and tabled the tariff bill, with votes 27 to 9 and next meeting slated for further debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Young Men’s Congress
Whiting Hall
Tremont Street
United States Senate
Judicial Committee
Eldridge
Chelsea
Harrison
Calence
Emmons
Wilmington
Hopkins
Boston
Tilden
New Keans
Ner
Chautauqua
J. Walker
Nsas
Committee On Ways and Means
Nevers
Illinois
Flanagan
Georgia
Londregan
Roxbury
Sons
Wyoming
Episcopalians Dine at Ven Dome With Notables
The Episcopalian Club hosted a dinner at the Ven dome last night with guests including Rt. Rev. Bishop Lawrence Rt. Rev. Bishop Clark of Rhode Island President Eliot of Harvard Hon John B Sanford presiding and introducing speakers Bishop Lawrence wrote briefly and was followed by Bishop Clark Dr Donald of Trinity Krabbott and Professor Allen of the Cambridge Episcopal Theological School addressed the gathering Dr Donald read passages from an annotated bill which drew light applause
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopalian Club
Vendome
Lawrence
Clark
Rhode Island
Eliot
Harvard
John BE. Sanford
Hilo
Donald
Trinity
Krabbott
Allen
Cambridge Episcopal Theological School
Reading &c
Carnot likely to seek re election in Paris report
Paris Oct 30 reports that President Carnot has finally decided to run again for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnot
Paris
City Hall site favored with Beacon Hill plan
Aldermen filled the City Hall meeting with interest as reports on the Beacon Hill site and the House of Correction drew attention. The board approved a plan to take land for Beacon Hill, with $710000 to be raised, and listed numerous changes in election officers across wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
House of Correction
Hallstram
Maguire
Lomasney
City Hall
Forttler
Flood
Dever
Beacon Hill
Lst
Matthews
George F. Staples
Condor Street
Murdock
Nelson
Hoisington
Cedar Street
Stark
James J. McLaughlin
South Margin Street
Toland
Casey
John F. Delaney
Silver Street
Dowling
John Allen
C Street
Farmer
Galen Poole
East Third Street
Bancroft
Joseph W. Bateman
East Fifth Street
Bibber
James E. Caldwell
Emerald Street
Dwyer
James T. Lewis
L. H
East Canton Street
Burbank
Albert R. Abbott
Clarendon Street
Ryder
Charles E. Hussey
Appleton Street
Barton
Frederick A. Pease
Montgomery Street
Perkins
Albert B. Norris
Northampton Street
Ballou
Isaac Caro
East Concord Street
McGlewen
Henry L. van Ham
Linden Park Street
David A. van Ham
Eal
Edward 8. Barrett
Rocky Hill Avenue
Whittaker
Matthew Gannett
Huckins Avenue
Hardy
Alfred
Harold L. Barrett
Pond Street
Burditt
Eben Murray
Centre Street
Hogan
John T. Kenney
Washington Street
Batchelder
Ward
John W. Gardner
Westville Street
Mitchell
Rupert L. Hidden
Southern Avenue
Burrage
Albert Smith
Miller Street
Bachelder
Samuel F. Bachelder
Gleason Street
Burroughs
Charles P. Putnam
Thomas F. Ring
Lewis G. Farmer
Mary B. O'Sullivan
Elizabeth G. Evans
O'Shea
Brookline Gas Company
Edith P. Wolcott
Govenor Wolcott
Voter Election Dates Across States Compared
A letter to the editor asks how many states vote on the same day as Maryland New Jersey and Ohio. It notes most states hold state elections biennially and lists Alabama Arkansas Maine Oregon Vermont as exceptions, with Massachusetts timing used as a reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maryland
New Jersey
New
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Alabama
Arkansas
Germane
Maine
Oregon
Rhode
Vermont
Massachusetts
Eid
Faust Opens Boston Opera Season By Tavary Company
The Marie Tavary company opened the English opera season at the Globe Theatre with Faust. Charles Bassett is Faust, Conrad Behrens Mephistopheles, Emil Steger Valentine, and Marie Tavary Marguerite earning praise for voice and drama. Tonight offers I Pagni facci and Cavalleria Rusticana with a busy week of Lohengrin Carmen Il Trovatore on the schedule. The program also features the Kangaroo act and a farce Mystic Order of Undertakers with Pat Reilly as Ignatius Conoherty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Tavary
Globe Theatre
King of Thule
Faust
Mme. Tavary
Charles Bassett
Boston
Conrad Behrens
Pagnifacci
Cavalleria Rusticana
Hands Across the Sea Delighting Bowdoin Square Audiences
The English melodrama Hands Across the Sea continues to draw crowds at Bowdoin Square Theatre with strong cast performances led by H. J. Wolfe and Robert Gibbs. The prison scene and ship deck scenic effects captivate audiences as last night’s audience set a theatre record. Tonight's show starts at 8 sharp with patrons asked to be seated on time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square
H. J. Wolfe
Jean de Lussac
Robert Gibbs
Pierson
Ella Gardiner
Messrs. Stevens
Campbell
Eva Taylor
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Fiftyieth Venus performance at the Park marked by souvenirs
Rice's Venus at the Park celebrated by a large, enthusiastic audience. Miss Camille D'Arville and principals received hearty applause. Gustave Kerker led the NY orchestra for this special occasion. Souvenirs in book form featuring librettists, composer, producer, prima donna, and opera scenes were distributed to patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rice
Camille D’arville
D'Arville
Hallen Mostyn
Harry Macdonough
Donald Que, Jr
Reilly Wood Vaudeville Opens Week at Palace Theatre
The Reilly & Wood big vaudeville company opens a week at the Palace Theatre with a strong crowd and a varied bill. Acts include Joe Allen and John West in Curiossessness, the Wood sisters, John J. Burke with Grace Forrest, Atroy the European juggler, Irene Rice and Maud Harvey, Pat Reilly, Johnson Riano and Bentley in The Monkeys and the Farmer, and Big Frank the boxing kangaroo. The audience roared at the boxing act and gave hearty encores throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reilly & Wood Big
Palace Theatre
the Palace
Joe Allen
John West
Wood Sisters
John J. Burke
Grace Forrest
Atroy
America
Irene Rice
Maud Harvey
Pat Reilly
Johnson, Riano
Bentley
Monkeys
Farmer
Big Frank
Black Tom
Amusement crowd enjoys Scollay Square museum attractions
Large crowds visited the Scollay Square museum with interest in hypnotist Professor Stanton whose demonstrations captivated visitors. Japanese craftsmen displayed toys and bric a brac, a Zulu chief drew curiosity, Belle Carter the horse mane star, and the Lees presented impalement exhibitions alongside lively vaudeville shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone's
Scollay Square
Stanton
Atlantic
Belle Carter
Lees
Clara Morris Headlines at Grand Opera House with Camille
Clara Morris drew a large attentive audience at the Grand Opera House in her return performance. The cast included John Glendenning as Armand and Grace Gaylor as Prudence with strong support from Harriott, Kelley, Hampton, Rust, and Lowerre. Tomorrow she performs Renee De Moray and repeats Camille Thursday matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Morris
Grand Opera House
Camille
Miss Morris
John Glendenning
Armand Duval
Grace Gaylor
Prudence
Harriott
Kelley
Hampton
City Club Farce at Lyceum Impresses Large Opening Audience
At the Lyceum Theatre the City Club spectacular farce company under Tom Minco opened to a large crowd. The show features a bustling first skit The City Club at Midnight, with music dances and witty parodies. Notable acts include Dillon brothers Lowery and Hanley Vidocq and Marion. A Spanish bull fight tableau precedes the burlesque A Tempting Town. No matinee due to railroad delay. daily performances continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theatre
City Club
Tom Minco
John
Harry Dillon
Lowery
Hanley
Fannie Everett
Edna Vidocq
Ruby Marion
Lew Hawkins
Frank Dumont
Fred Solomon
Opera and stage season notes at Boston venues
Enthusiastic crowd at the Columbia Theatre welcomed Pauline Hall in The Honeymooners second week with praise for clearer lines and snappier music. Richard Golden's Rewski drew laughs while other acts across Boston theaters planned new programs and notable guests in upcoming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Hall
Columbia Theatre
Boston
Miss Hall
Richard Golden
Rewski
Pauline Hall Opera Company
Honeymooners
Hollis Cuagki
Isaac B. Rich
Mana
Mata
Charles Frohman
Yeas Kendal
Mrs. Tanqueray
Boston Concert Scene Puts on Major Classical Programs
Mme Linoff arrives amid Russian Choir greetings while Boston Music Hall hosts an exact replica of Chicago performance with original scenery and props. Kneisel Quartet opens at Chickering Hall to enthusiastic praise and previews a full season with Beethoven, Hayden, and Brahms selections and a Nov 13 return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Chicago
Fursch-Madi Grand Concert Company
Mme
Fursch-Madi
Mme. Luckstone- Myers
Signor Clodio
M. Louis Kapp
Isidore Luckstone
L’africaine
Samson and Delila
Chickering Hall
Kneisel
Beethoven
Schroeder
Hayden
Max Zach
Brahm
Suffolk Musicale
A. D. Flower
Eugene Lineff
Women Philanthropists and the Settlement Movement
A Boston audience of professional women heard a detailed history of the College Settlements Association at Chickering Hall. The group supports settlements in New York Philadelphia and Boston to study and improve urban conditions with scientific inquiry rather than mere slumming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Settlements Association
Chickering Hall
Boston
Cleveland
New York
Rivington Street
Philadelphia
Vida D. Scudder
Denison House
Tyler Street
Katharine Coman
Wellesley
Helen Cheever
Adaline E. Thompson
East Orange
N. J
Association
Helena L. Dudley
Bryn Mawr
Mary Alice Knox
Amelia Shapleigh
Vida D
Mme Lineff Hosts Busy Reception After Russian Choir Fame
Mme Eugenie Lineff, famed sweet voiced leader of the Russian choir, held a cordial reception at the Thorndike yesterday afternoon. The event drew many society ladies and music world figures including Professor John K. Paine of Harvard, with ushers Jy Parker Howard Browne and Albert Ong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme
Eugenie Lineff
Thorndike
John K. Paine
Harvard
Mme. Lineff
Jy Parker
Howard Browne
Albert Ong
Ed Taft
Cora Taft
Rosa Butcher
Georges Beniakoff
Julia Gilman
R. C. Flower
Jewell Flower
Dora Clarke
Bessie Manfull
J. Howard Brown
William Porter
A. A. Pope
Arnold A. Rand
G. H. Chickering
Arthur Reed
Charles T. Howard
J. N. Danforth
B. J. Lang
The
Apollo Club
Carl Zerrahn
Edward Kakas
Louis Prang
Alexander Steinert
J. Weil
Ed. S. Wood
Frank C. Albee
Max Habtzer
Orpheus Musical Society
Louis Hecht
H. Cutler Baldwin
C. N. Crocker
Gertrude R. Jordan
F. Brupbacker
Max Cramer
George H. Hil
Isidor Eichberg
William H. Jones
Theodore L. Cushman
Isidor Braggiotti
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