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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1891
Page
12
The edition lists theatre showings in Boston from Tremont to Washington streets with times and performances including Earlhe Trouble The Old Homestead Nell Burgess in The County Fair The Power of the Jesus Fanny Rice in A Jelly Surprise and trotting classes September meeting with various race times.
The People's Party launched its campaign with a complete ticket for state officers and a platform praised as an artful blend of adaptation. At yesterday's convention over $1000 was subscribed to cover incidental expenses, signaling serious commitment to reorganizing society, deemed currently alarming and needing substantial work.
A St Petersburg despatch argues that the Franco Russian entente deters Turkey's concessions to Russia over the Dardanelles, keeping Europe at peace while nations fear provoking Bosnia Cypress or Egypt. Peace hinges on disarmament despite the high costs of conflict.
A derisive mania grips the New York Sun at the mention of Grover Cleveland. The Pennsylvania Democratic Convention drew cheers when referencing him, prompting a controversial joint condemnation by the Post and Cleveland. Alienists note such outbreaks are not uncommon, though painful to witness.
The Charleston News and Courier questions Treasury Bureau of Statistics figures on South Carolina savings bank depositors. It notes 21 585 depositors totaling 5 274 440 dollars with average 14942 dollars, while Charleston alone shows 15 052 depositors with 4 578 000 dollars and an average of 2523 17 dollars, calling the broader data a misleading partial view.
An enumerator from St. Albans Vermont faced impeachment after reporting only six deaths among 140 people in the last five months of the census year. The case centers on alleged irregularities in local death tallies and the town's salubrious conditions.
The St Albans enumerator personnages a charge against Superintendent Porter calling him unreasonable over deaths counted in the census. The answer cites conscience and inquiry in every house, noting no instruction demanded ten deaths to complete the census and joking about potential funerals.
The Postmaster General directs county seat postmasters to visit local offices and report by Oct 15 on conditions of service using five rating levels. Enclosed forms ask about convenience, location, order, finances, efficiency, and improvements, with questions on telegraph access, savings, and nearby offices.
An editorial defends the Boston Journal on rural matters, examining the hired man’s social role. It notes past equals mindset, contrasts with modern practices, and warns of danger from unknown workers, citing the Amy case and other incidents while stressing caution to protect families from harm.
Parks, a carpenter from Atlanta, recently returned from Liberia to New York with $0. He alleges a distressing Liberian scene where colonists dominate natives, agriculture and manufacturing fail, and slavery exists with ostracism for opposing human trafficking. He says slaves are worse off than prewar Southern enslaved.
The piece questions Parks on Liberia and Hayti, urging scrutiny of colonization as a solution to the Southern problem. It then condemns Eva Many, widow Ronery Ray Hamilton, for a failed stage career, noting the public rejected her disgraceful bid for notoriety and a scandal averted.
The Lowell Star summarizes Auun qualifications including service on Governor Robinson's staff and invention of Allen's root beer. It notes his two daughters, club memberships, Congregational Church affiliation, and skills as photographer, typist, and fisherman, suggesting campaign issues need not touch his political record.
A Philadelphia Record note lauds Furier of the Browns as one of the brainiest shortstops in the country and a superb artist in position. It quips that artists belong to other trades and notes curious Aix scenes of Princess Louise imbibing brandy and cigarettes.
A telephone school has been set up at San Salvador to train young women for central positions. Lessons emphasize patience and politeness, qualities especially needed by those who work at the telephone regularly.
The report notes La Torraine struck by a cyclone following prior tidal wave experience from the Etruria. It describes hard times for returning ocean travellers and mentions Uncle Jenny at risk of losing the labor vote after yesterday's fair.
A collage of wry remarks and name drops as readers mock labor rules fashion curiosities and society gossip. Snappy lines reference Swinburne red hair Lady Tennyson and Enid Arbuckle while jokes touch on temperance Hagerstown and odd stray coins in pockets.
A fragmentary September meditation from the Boston Courier notes tremulous grasses and migrating birds, late summer blossoms, and forecasted autumn signs. It playfully juggles nature images with hints of school and harvest, ending with a humorous misprint about drinking and pies.
An evening contemporary argues the President can avoid disaster by a broad discretion but asserts the law makes retaliation mandatory. It notes the President may certify duties exist or not and that the law requires imposition of retaliatory taxes once he is satisfied. The piece warns the President cannot avoid retaliation if reciprocity partners agree or not.
The Springfield Republican notes Uncle Jerry Rusk claims credit for opening Germany to American hogs through his pork inspection law and urges proper recognition. The piece warns against ongoing disputes over reciprocity and credit in a concise, period-voiced editorial tone.
The Providence Journal notes Republican papers claim Quay is out of politics while current events show ongoing activity. The Quay sign has been removed and the Clark son name is now displayed over the doorway.
In Boston an observer notes holiday dampened by rain and social strain. He contrasts working men in umbrellas with officials on stilts and reflects on labor, pay, and the lure of socialism. He recalls Dekker’s contented artisan and argues for skilled honest labor over agitprop.
A Mainz photographer Graves was arrested for publishing a half grown beard portrait of Emperor William. The image, banned until official permission, sparked diplomatic moves via the American Consul and Foreign Office. Authorities seek orders as Berlin dealers suffer losses.Medical adviser Esmarch of Kiel reportedly suggested the beard.
Newton Sept 7 A Newton Centre Catholic Society carnival was postponed to indoor dancing and games at Associates Hall due to bad weather. A voting contest for a blackthorn cane, cut on Edward Cassidy's Irish farm, drew Dennis Foley 3662 votes, James Vealy 1224, and Andrew Desmond 1199, presented by Rev D J Wholey.
An editorial from the Philadelphia Record notes The New York Tribune’s doubt on Pattison and allies limiting Pennsylvania issues to state affairs. It argues honest governance matters beyond politics, citing neglect and connivance by trusted officials that allegedly robbed the state and city of millions. It urges voters to address pillage and punishment in November.
Republican caucuses will be held this evening in Somerville wards with the city entitled to twenty delegates. Delegates will be unpledged but for Allen for Governor. Democratic caucus set for September 16 in Bow Street hall.
A critical review finds the melodrama overlong and unoriginal, noting the plot hinges on Steven Carson’s clash with a prosecutor. While scenery and performances by C. H. Riegel Ida Waterman and Lavinia Shannon are praised, the piece is seen as a rehash with weak pathos and chatter. The reviewer acknowledges two strong scenes but says overall the cast is too large to name individually.
Miss Fanny Rice starred in a three act musical comedy by Arthur Wallack titled A Jolly Surprise at Tremont Theatre. The plot centers on a mother in law and a young husband amid an innuendo with a friend's wife. songs and dances by Rice and associates punctuated a thin, old fashioned story. The cast included Miss Miller Miss Montford and Messrs Mack and Bradshaw. the audience was large and forgiving.
The second week of Ye Earlie Trouble at the Museum drew standing room crowds as two performances sold out. Carleton in Boston has revised the play with a stronger finale and crisper fourth act as audiences praised the growing ensemble. The Grand Opera House offered My Jack with large crowds and notable scenery, while Blue Jeans and The Step Daughter were also on view. Denman Thompson began a long Boston Theatre engagement as Joshua Whitcomb in Old Homestead, praised for its lush production. The County Fair featured Burgess as Aunt Abigail, drawing strong patronage and applause. Everything at the Park Theatre runs smoothly as audiences respond with enthusiasm.
Rehearsals for Thermidor start at Proctor's in New York with Elsie De Wolf returning from Lenox. W W Furst to head musical duties. Forbes Robertson to join in late rehearsals. A son of Charles Wyndham may appear in a minor role. London Gaiety Company may skip this season. Oscar Hammerstein plans a grand opera house in Thirty-fourth Avenue, Harlem Opera House and Columbus Theatre noted. New project includes 2000 spectator venue with high priced boxes and seat fees in francs. Drury Lane reports success for Melo drama A Sailor's Knot.
Denmar Thompson drew 3499 box office admissions and full seating as Old Homestead played to two immense crowds at the Boston Theatre yesterday. The holi day and bad weather did not curb demand for the act and for the Tremont’s A Texas Steer advance sales next week. Secure advance seats.
A Sept 6 report profiles Judge Ogden Hoffman longtime U S District Judge and famed New York advocate famed for defending Robinson in a sensational murder case of Elien Jewett. The piece notes public backlash over his defense method, his later move to California, and his Knickerbocker lineage. It also mentions a New York magazine ad promoting a girls school principal who once claimed to be Ogden Hoffman's wife.
A Boston letter criticizes Labor Day as a pompous ritual. The writer argues workers’ honest toil earns dignity without parades or brass bands and condemns demagogues who politicize labor. They warn against foreign influence and voice concern that idle talk replaces action. Dated September 7, 1891.
The Iron Mask identity is disclosed after Captain Bazeries in Nantes deciphered Louis XIV and Louvois despatches. They illuminate the Piedmont campaigns of 1691 92, identifying General da Hulonde as the iron figure. Translation will go to the Ministry of War for potential publication. Also notes Cambridge and Somerville school openings with renovations and staffing updates.
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