Amusements and notices in the Boston Post listings
The Boston Post announces subscription rates and submission rules while detailing daily amusements at local theaters. Listings include showings at the Boston Meskim, Park Theater, Hollis Street, Glass Theatres, Tremont, and Gra sp Opera with performances like Neil Burgess, Mr. Barnes of New York, George F. Marion, Kit the Arkansas Traveller, and Daniel Boone.
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Tremont Theatre
Tremont Street
George F. Marion
Mr. Macaroni
Opera Horses
Washington Street
The
Arkansas Traveller
Howard Street
Daniel Boone
Allen’s Legislature Record Defended by Backers
The Springfield Union rebuts Boston Post claims that Allen’s legislative record is being attacked. It argues the Post only reports the record as it stands, and notes Allen’s opposition to labor legislation electoral reform and the Dawes faction was consistent and strengthening to the cause.
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Boston Post
Springfield Union
Allen
Post
Republican Party
Dawes
Low tariff critique mocks McKinley tariff in Courier
The Lowell Courier ridicules the McKinley tariff calling it the lowest in thirty years and argues it reduces duties on many items while still heavily taxing essentials like wool iron coal tobacco and sugar. It notes the released items include odd list entries such as acorns alizarine and snails.
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Commonwealth
Lowell Courier
The Depleted Treasury Crisis Deepens
The article argues Secretary Fosten extends the 4 per cent bond presentation period not as a favor but to avert a cash shortfall. Treasury estimates show about 15 million dollars in resources, roughly half the needed amount to redeem the bonds called. The piece warns of withheld appropriations and an unusually lean next fiscal year amid Republican excess.
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Fosten
Treasury
Congress
Fostun
Pennsylvania Democrats Stronger Than Republicans, Supports Quay Critique
The article argues that Pennsylvania Democrats hold moral strength with a clean administration and respected leaders, while it claims the Republican party is tainted by Quay influence and officials, criticizing its record in public affairs.
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Pennsylvania
Republican Party
Quay
Democratic and Republican platforms diverge on reform and currency
The Harrisburg Democratic Convention frames the fight as honest local government against partisan brigandage, with a strong tariff reform stance and support for Grover Cleveland. The Republicans back the Fifty first Congress plan to buy and coin all silver from American mines, signaling a contrast in currency policy.
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Harrisburg
Fifty-first Congress
Grover Cleveland
France the Twenty First Birthday of the Republic
The article marks September 4 1891 as twenty one years of the French Republic since the 1870 crisis and Napoleon III overthrow. It lauds military and naval growth, cultural and scientific progress, and Franco British and Russian ties while noting population decline and republican stability.
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France
French Republic
Napoleon III
Germany
Europe
England
Russia
The Crofter Problem Illuminated by a Highland Novel
A review of Donald Ross of Heimra by Mr. Black argues the crofter issue needs sympathy and understanding from landowners. Mary Stanley drives reform with help from Donald Ross, challenging pessimistic landlord views and promoting weaving and better markets for fish.
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Mr. Blacck
Donald Ross
Heimra
Schiack
Brack
Lochgarra
Ogden
M. P
Ernestine Simon
Elizabeth Jackson Noyes
Connecticut
Highlands
Mary Stanley
Canavan
Miss Stanley
Mr. Black
Harrison family critics spark in New York reception incident
The piece argues the Harrison events at the New York harbor show ostentation over republican simplicity. Mrs. Harrison and her son sought a government steamer to meet travelers, gaining official access after Treasury approval, while the President stayed in the White House.
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Harrison
New York
Secretary of the Treasury
Hansison
Washington
Harrisons
White House
Mr. Fassert
Port of
Noted Burglar Claims Education Behind Crime
A famed long time thief recaptured in the West asserts he is not ignorant and has good education. He says dishonesty does not pay when viewed as a business and notes only the material aspect. He adds that anyone seeking burglary for diversion can still pursue it.
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West
Pheamore
McKiniey Bill Debate in Ohio Draws Vigor
The Cleveland Plain Dealer mocks McKiniey supporters calling them riff raff and ridicules McKiney’s Niles speech as rot. The piece notes sharp editorials by Mr Suinkers who impressed ArtrzE mus WaRD with a display of partisan exchange.
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Ohio
Cleveland Plain Dealer
McKiney
Niles
Suinkers
ArtrzEmus Ward
Sir Edwin Arnold To Read In United States For Five Thousand
A contract lists Sir Edwin Arnold to receive 5000 pounds for fifty readings in the United States from The Light of Asia and The Light of the World. Five hundred dollars per night for interior-poem readings is noted as high pay. The remark suggests Americans will pay well, illustrating a proverb about fools and their money.
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Sir Edwin Arnold
United States
Asia
Landlords Demand Gold Rents In Lease Terms
New York papers note many landlords insist rents be paid in gold in leases. They doubt the value of a silver or fiat currency and claim to own no silver mines.
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New York
Preacher Reflects on Labor and Renewal in Faith Work
Quotation attributed to Rev. Dr. Emory J. Haynes notes that a conscientious preacher may tire and must pause to rebuild. The line contrasts with attribution to Sir Borie Rocne.
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Emory J. Haynes
Sir Borie Rocne
Lowell’s Elder Brother Robert Traill Spence Lowell
A notice defending Robert Traill Spence Lowell, elder brother of James Russell Lowell, detailing his birth in 1816, Harvard graduation in 1833, Episcopal ministry, Union College professorship, and current age and health. It quotes praise from O ff Adams and notes his own literary works and status beside his famous younger brother.
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Lowell
New York Times
James Roussell Lowell
City Journal
Burnett
Lfe
Robert Traill Spence Lowell
United States Navy
James Russell
Harvard
Newfoundland
New Jersey
New York
Union College
Schenectady
Cambridge
Concepcion Bay
O. Ff. Adams
Kk. T.S
J. R. Lowell
Bargoyne
Antony Brade
Hamilton College names Horace L. Silliman president
The Hamilton College Board of Trustees elected Horace L. Silliman of Cohoes as president to succeed the late Henry Darling. Silliman has served on the board for years and contributed generously to the institution.
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Hamilton College
Urica
N. Y
Horace L. Silliman of
Cohoes
Henry Darling
Sealing Schooners Return From Behring Sea
Victoria dispatch reports the Sapphire Carmelite and Walter A. Earle returning from Behring Sea after warning by naval vessels. They announce large catches with abundant seals and indicate strong hunting conditions.
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Victoria
B. C
Sapphire
Carmelite
Walter A. Earle
Behring Sea
Mixed Notes and Quips From Unseen Pages
A collage of trivia and anecdotes spans literature, music, and local gossip. References include Annie Rooney found on Patti’s piano, Major Handy’s rapid travels, sales of Howells’s Hazard of New Fortunes, and a Beaux-Arts phonograph craze in Topeka. Also noted: a 1581 steamer sinking with whiskey, Adirondack travel, and the poetic volume Violets of Song by Susan Mary Strong.
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Susan Mary Strong
Constructive public work urged by Massachusetts Republicans
Elihu B. Hayes, secretary of the Republican Club of Massachusetts, argues in the New York Recorder for young men to engage in reform across public service. He contends reforms belong to public study rather than party, noting Massachusetts youth often align with the best public thought outside the Republican party.
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Reevidence Journal
Elihu B. Hayes
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
New York Recorder
Public Service
Republican Organization
Republican Party
Tennessee Convicts and Prison Labor Policy
The Tennessee Legislature faces a duty to craft laws that give convicts meaningful work for health and reform, supply prisons with needed goods produced economically, and avoid competing with free labor, benefiting Tennessee and setting a model for other states.
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Tennessee
Notable Americans Idle Across the Nation in Fall Reflections
Ex-Collector J B Erhardt vacationing in Colorado. Herbert Spencer, healthier, pursues philosophy near Saverpak Forest. Theodore R Davis, war artist, in a cottage at Asbury Park designing. Rev Howard MacQuery begins dispute with Bishop Leonard over final suspension terms. Mrs Harrison expected to visit in Boston as Cape May closes the presidential household. Christian Reid, Southern novelist, resides in Salisbury North Carolina in a prewar style home linked to Col Charlies Fisher death at Manassas.
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J. B. Erhardt
New York
Colorado
Herbert Spencer
Saverpake Forest
Theodore R. Davis
Harper's Weekly
Asbury Park
New Jersey
White House
Howard MacQuery
Leonard
Ohio
J. R. McKee
New York Tribune
Cape May
Christian Reid
Salisbury
N.C
Charlies Fisher
Boston column on a picket boy and cultural critiques
The narrator recounts a Boston scene with a barefoot boy asking for two cents to see a theater, praising Daniel Boone as history and theater merge. He defends using drama to educate, critiques undertakers, laments loss of religious poetry, and recalls a restaurant encounter with temperance concerns and a sold license.
New Normal Building Dedicated in Bridgewater
The new Normal building in Bridgewater Massachusetts was dedicated with 10:30 a.m. exercises. Architects presented keys to the State Board of Education and Richard Edwards of Springfield delivered a dedicatory address praising the school’s history, growth, and moral mission under its long-serving principal.
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Bridgewater
State Board of Education
Richard Edwards
Springfield
Nan
Massachusetts
Whale Exhibited Vessel Seized by Customs at Hamilton
The Surveyor of Customs seized a small vessel here in Ant Sept containing a large whale shown by an American exhibitor at various ports for two years. The craft was tied up under coastwise law as the whale moved between Canadian ports.
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Hamilton
Ant
Surveyor of Customs
County Fair at Park Theatre Draws Large Opening Crowd
The Boston opening of The County Fair at Park Theatre draws a large audience. Critics praise Miss Annie Blanche for her vivid Zuggs performance, while noting uneven plotting, shallow characterization, and strong stage effects including a lively second-act barn scene with live animals.
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Park ‘Theatre
Boston
Playhouse
Mr. Howells
Jed Prouty
Howells
Abigail
Mr. Burgess
Burgess
Annie Blanche
Zuggs
Miss Blanche
Abigial
Mr. Fisher
Otis Tucker
New England
Mr. Currier
Soon Hammerhead
A Distinguished Convert in Democratic Ranks
The Springfield Republican reports James E. O'Hara of Northampton, once slated to campaign for the Democrats, has declared he cannot support the cause and writes Governor Russell that he now favors the Republican view on patriotism. He faces legal trouble for a board bill with a landlord, and his defection is noted as a blow to Democratic unity and a source of ridicule for the Boston Journal.
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Springfield Republican
Boston Journal
James E. O’hara
Northampton
Russell
O'Hara
Massachusetts
New England
O’hara
Mansion House
Texas
Lynn Ward 6 Republicans open campaign meeting
The Ward 6 Republican Club in Lynn opened its campaign with remarks from J. Otis Wardwell secretary of the State Republican Committee and Rev. J. S. Briggs among others. Many prominent Republicans attended the meeting.
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Lynn
Sept
Ward 6
Republican Club
J. Otis Wardwell
State Republican Committee
J. S. Briggs
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Post Publishing CO. Publishers
Post Publishing Company
Orrex
Corcoran Building
Boston Meskim
Thsarey
Waslington Street
Democrats
Black
Moses P. Handy
Jack
Mollie
Cincinnati
Miss Penderlip
Cadby
Miss Cadso
London
Shepherd’s Bush
Miles Lyndescomb
Oliver Cromwell
Isaiah
Colonel Shepard
Mail
Topeka
Winnipeg
Lake Superior
Duluth
Lloyd
Players’ Clu
Adirondacks
A. Munkittrick
Keats
Bacchus
Sophocles
Waiing
Theocritus
Vanitas
Vanitatum
Mt. Desert
Philadelphia Ledger
Somerset Street
Howard
Dan’ Boone
Simon Girty
Daniel Koone
Shakspere
Scott
Dumas
Richard II
Hugo
Lucrezia Borgia
W. W. Astor
Boone of
Kentucky
Boone
National Association of Undertakers
Newman
Palermo
Madame
Taverner
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