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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1893
Page
4
The World’s Fair closes in somber formality after a tragic Saturday night, a shift from gala celebration to restraint. The ending reveals a challenging side of humanity, admirable in its restraint despite the tragedy.
Outside Boston the total registration shows rising voter interest for the coming election. More men can vote this year than ever before and a grand popular demonstration is anticipated. The surge is attributed to Democratic campaigning and a strong personal effort to bring the new voters to the polls. The actual turnout next week will test the forecast.
The Board of Railroad Commissioners describe trolley street railways as obstructions and dangers to streets unless their use is essential. They call the system a temporary solution and urge legislators to regulate while awaiting safer, better transport methods. The decision frames regulation and future replacement as public policy.
The piece questions Candidate Greenhalge’s qualifications after his nomination. It notes four reasons he offers are a naturalized citizenship, owning a New Hampshire farm, good private character, and aiding the Republican party, while demanding a fifth reason. The column casts doubt on his fitness for chief magistrate.
The final week of the Massachusetts governor race opens with strong Democratic confidence. Voters face choosing John E. Russell or Frederick T. Greenhalge as the state shifts away from Republican policy. Democratic candidates and leaders rally supporters as the outcome nears.
The remarks praise a strenuous effort shown with courage and resolve, framing it as a deliberate display of determination rather than desperation.
Republicans failed to place Prohibition candidates on the official ballot provoking criticism of suppressive tactics. Prohibitionists vow persistence as Cambridge supporters mobilize for broader influence, arguing citizens deserve equal voting and candidacy rights with a wide, accessible vote.
In his closing speech on pig silver Senator Wolcott denounces the divorce of free coinage from McKinleyism. He attacks silver purchase profits and compares tariff constituencies to political beneficiaries. He predicts an end to the mutual profit arrangement and praises reactions in Massachusetts.
The Senate repeal passes by eleven with the House and President set to approve. Citizens express relief as Grover Cleveland’s Democratic pledge is fulfilled and Massachusetts residents are urged to back John E. Russell and Cleveland next Tuesday for restored confidence and prosperity.
At 504 Warren St Roxbury the Amerian Club heard Rev Edward Everett Hale read a paper on College Statements. The audience applauded the distinguished speaker and among attendees were Mrs Colonel A A Pope Mrs Dr E B Kellogg Mrs Goodwin Mrs H S Durgin and Miss Cutler. J M W Yerrington a noted court stenographer died at 72 Tudor St Chelsea aged 68 after long illness with wife two daughters and a son. The piece ends with a satirical verse on a state governor election.
The Lincoln Whit ing Hall meeting heard a resolution deploring Chicago Mayor Harrison’s assassination and discussed a tariff bill. A repeal of the Sherman purchasing clause was favored by Emmons and Hopkins and opposed by Tilden Wagener and Walker, passing 27 to 9.
The Episcopalian Club hosted a notable dinner at the Ven dome last night. Guests included Rt Rev Bishop Lawrence Rt Rev Bishop Clark of Rhode Island and Harvard President Eliot. Hon John E Sanford presided and praised Bishop Lawrence.
Paris Jet reports President Carnot has reportedly decided to run for re election. The news comes amid ongoing political maneuvering and speculation about the French leadership.
Filled aldermanic chamber heard reports on the City Hall Beacon Hill site authorization for 710000 dollars and a sensational House of Correction item. A long list of appointed election officers filled vacancies across wards with multiple resignations and replacements.
Letter to the editor asking how many states vote on the same day as Massachusetts. It notes Maryland New Jersey New York Ohio and Pennsylvania vote the Tuesday after the first Monday in November, while several states cited did not, voting biennially.
The Marie Tavary company opened the Globe Theatre season with Faust led by Charles Bassett as Faust and Conrad Behrens as Mephistopheles. Marie Tavary's Marguerite drew praise for grace and voice. the ensemble impressed in garden and dramatic scenes. Tonight features Cavalleria Rusticana and Pagliacci with a full week of operatic offerings through Saturday.
The English melodrama Hands Across the Sea continues to draw large crowds at Bowdoin Square Theatre. Strong casts led by H. J. Wolfe and Robert Gibbs deliver convincing performances with notable stage effects, drawing the largest audience in the venue’s history. showtime tonight is 8 o clock with patrons urged to be seated promptly.
The Park hosted Rice's Venus fiftieth performance with a large enthusiastic audience and gifts for patrons. Camille D Arville and the principals drew praise, the quartet of D Arville Mostyn Macdonough Que Jr. received strong applause, Gustave Kerker conducted after traveling from New York, and D Arville debuted My Guiding Star in act two with new costumes and notable chorus attire.
The Reilly and Wood big vaudeville company opened a seven day run at the Palace Theatre with a full crowd and constant laughter. Acts ranged from musical oddities Curios sessness to a boxing kangaroo routine featuring Big Frank and trainer Black Tom.
A lively event featured a kangaroo fighting two professional boxers in a comical scrap. The marsupial used all four feet and his massive tail to gain leverage, drawing great excitement. The program closed with the farce Mystic Order of Undertakers starring Pat Reilly as Ignatius Conoherty.
Clara Morris welcomed by large audience at Grand Opera House with Camille as opening play. Critique notes her popular style and strong company including John Glendenning and Grace Gaylor. Upcoming Renee De Moray and Thursday matinee Camille announced. America edition mentions Banjo and Glee Club at Boston Museum and other performances.
At the Lyceum Theatre the City Club spectacular farce company opened to a large crowd under Tom Minco. The opening skit The City Club at Midnight features music dances and clever acts. A lively olio includes John and Harry Dillon Lowery and Hanley Fannie Everett John and Edna Vidocq Ruby Marion and Lew Hawkins. Spanish bull fight scenes and the burlesque A Tempting Town close the show with new scenic effects and wardrobe. No matinee due to railroad delay. one show daily for the rest of the week.
A large enthusiastic audience greeted Pauline Hall at the Columbia Theatre for The Honeymooners second week. The Boston run shows improvements in lines and music with new business and changes. Hall charms in boyish costumes and Richard Golden shines as Rewski. Miss Hall will give a doll to every reserved seat holder Wednesday and Saturday. The Pro Tem closing week at the Museum precedes Enfant Prodigue in French pantomime by a notable company. The Other Man at Hollis Street runs to next Saturday, then The Second Mrs Tanqueray opens November 6 with Kendals. Carmencita performs The Black Crook at Boston Theatre to strong applause. The Tremont hosts The Comedy of Errors in a prosperous last week. Liliputians’ first Tremont week tickets sold well as A Trip to Mars promises further possibilities.
At Chickering Hall a mostly female audience heard papers on the College Settlements Association. Denison house on Tyler street is highlighted along with scholars like Miss Vida D Scudder and Miss Katharine Coman outlining the settlement work and its future prospects.
Mme Eugenie Lineff, famed as the sweet voiced leader of the Russian choir, held a successful informal reception at the Thorndike yesterday afternoon. Professor John K. Paine of Harvard introduced Mme Lineff. ushers included Ralph Parker Howard Browne and Albert L. Pope. Noted guests ranged from Mrs. Ed Co. Taft to Isidor Braggiotti and Isidor Eichberg among numerous society members and musicians.
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