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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1890
Page
4
The Boston Post comments on Bulgaria's pro Russian faction, arguing Russian aims center on Constantinople. It notes concessions to Turkey have fewer risks than Russia's dangerous protections. The piece reflects the paper's stance on independence and autonomy.
The passage portrays a party leader at the national committee helm who dictates policy in the Senate, resisting protests from Senator Hoar and others and opposing Speaker Keep's plans. It argues that his fall would threaten the party if Pennsylvania Independents gain power, urging loyalty in a critical hour.
The piece notes Chicago surpasses Berlin in a certain esteem, calling the Prussian capital dominant so far. It frames Chicago as the Western metropolis scoring a triumph, humorously conceding Berlin’s traditional edge and hinting the World’s Fair setback.
Listings across Oakland Garden Roxbury Boston Theater Gione Theatre Tremont Theatre Park Tukarre Grand Opera House and more showtimes for The Fall of Babylon Good Old Times The Editor Hendrik Hudson Flying Scud The English Rose The Millionaire and A Straight Tip with department pages noted for financial commercial and ship news.
The Maine election produced a sweeping Republican victory led by Speaker Keep, whose large plurality surpassed his last presidential district result. The piece discusses street use by private firms, city authority to regulate such use, and ongoing freight-rate discrimination against Boston versus New York via Lake Shore routes. It notes Bulgarian Premier M. Srambuloff gaining strength from Sunday elections and the government party increasing seats in the National Assembly.
Washington dispatches report little chance the Copyright Bill will be considered again this session. Mr Simonds, in charge, believes the House is not in mood to vote, fearing failure. Delayed action may push the measure to the next session, leaving authors to wait.
Independent Republicans in Pennsylvania organize to back Rupert F. Delamarre against Quay backed by the party, denouncing Bribery and leadership amid a statewide moral contest. Ohio farm values fall despite tariff arguments as industry and agriculture diverge, challenging protectionist rhetoric.
A Boston writer argues peanuts shaped old melodrama, craving their moral influence and noting price rises. The piece then critiques social snobbery and class barriers amid travel, wealth, and shifting urban sociability, ending with a wry aside about a Cambridge advisory post.
Emil Schultze & Co., agents for sixteen foreign wine houses at 6 Beaver Street, made an assignment today. Liabilities are estimated at 75 000 dollars, assets unknown. The business has existed for thirty seven years.
Boston audiences found A Straight Tip entertaining with clever dialogue and strong acting, though parts drift into farce. The Editor at Tremont Theatre drew laughs from Aldrich and co actors with rough edged humor and journalistic satire.
The Bottom of the Sea a new French melodrama at the Globe features a steamer wreck a rescued daughter a rival engineer and a Greek adventurer. The play centers on a cable laying expedition with a dramatic twist and a strong performance by Mr. O Rourke as Barney Doyle with praise for Murray and Miss Lillian Lee.
Irish American actor Dan Sully staged The Millionaire at the Howard Atheneum last night to a large audience. His impersonation of James O’Brien the railroad contractor drew strong praise for its realism and stage railroad construction novelty. Next week May Howard and her troupe appear in a satire on The County.
A new play at the Museum drew another large crowd last evening confirming talk of a long run. The theatre’s cast and mounting gain praise for improved quality since opening night. Show ended at 10 40 PM.
The Boston Theatre reports Good Old Times in its third and final week drawing large audiences and strong business. Next week The Londay with Henry Neville leads the bill. Tremont Theatre sells many seats for Russell's The City Directory opening nights. Dion Boucicault's Flying Lead continues at the Grand Opera House for a second week.
Personal health news places Professor Newman at eighty five as hale and hearty. Joseph J. Biggar, son of the late MP Joseph G. Biggar, sworn solicitor in Ireland. Mrs. Ole Bull and Miss Emma Thursby visit Celia Shaxter’s cottage at Isles of Shoals. Widow Owen Connolly donates a Charlottetown residence to Sisters of Charity. Duc d Orlean breaks engagement with Princess Marguerite. Channey Hall School reports arrivals of three teachers from Liverpool Miss Peirce, Miss Dabney, and Miss Frothingham.
Newton Board of Aldermen discussed a Boston & Albany Railroad permit to build a station at Newton Centre with a roof overhang toward Union street. City Solicitor ruled Newton street railway cannot erect poles on Walnut street. Tracks to be moved to River street center in West Newton. Several appropriations listed including water mains along multiple streets, land purchase adjoining the almshouse, and a Waban school house project referred to the finance committee.
Secretary Proctor today approved the Board of Ordnance and Fortification plan headed by General Schofield. Fortification funds totaling $2,261,565 are allotted for battle batteries and harbor defenses, including $225,000 for Long Island Sound? no, Linston Harbor, $726,000 for New York Harbor, and $200,000 for San Francisco.
The Empire notes on Senator Sherman's reciprocity resolution that if it passes, the Dominion government will meet Congress halfway. It says Canada has always sought to facilitate reciprocal trade as far as is fair and honorable.
A collage of brief notes includes Thomas Reed’s carpentry, a Belgian ship voyage laden with missionaries and liquor, a schoolboy update on teachers, and comments on the Comte de Paris in America. There are remarks on a Russian emperor’s luxury train setup, Professor Tyndall’s seventieth birthday and alpine work, Towne and Yarrow conversing in Washington, a Parnell banquet scene in London, Du Maurier defending Punch’s Pretty Woman, and playful art talk on depicting a woman’s smile and height.
A series of train collisions occur across the Northeast on September 8. In Lockport New York two trains collide near the station with engine 692 telescoped by engine 735. The tender and a buffet car are displaced. baggageman W A Fielder killed. engineer Edson Bradley suffers broken legs and fireman William Louston badly wounded.
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