Fall opening uncovers a coal hole and more
The item lists a fall opening revealing an uncovered coal hole, mentions Bernhardt's dog Fatale a giant St Bernard gifted in New Zealand, notes moccasins among Western tribes now made in Maine, and cites Kentucky whiskey stocks rising. It adds remarks on Yale’s freshman class swelling and a costly national census, with satirical asides on politics and social habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernhardt
St. Bernard
New Zealand
Maine
Kentucky
Philadelphia Times
Yale
Porter
New York World
Subscription Rates and Editor Notice for The Post
Washington Street post paper lists daily and weekly rates with six month and yearly options. It notes subscription changes must include current and future addresses and that money orders go to the Post Publishing Company with offices in the Corcoran Building. Editors warn they will not return rejected manuscripts and require full name and address with communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Street
WRKLY
Lnsted
Qesepder’s
Bax
Post Publishing Company
Washinetos Ofrics
Corcoran
Fifteenth Street
Editchs
Boston
Amusements Today at Tremont Theatres and Venues
Tremont Theatre on Tremont Street hosts A Texas Steer at 8. Boston Museum on Tremont Street presents Ye Earth Trouble. Boston Theatre on Washington Street shows Don Thompson in The Old Homestead. Nell Burgess in The County Fair plays on Washington Street. The Power of the Press screens at Grand Arena House on Washington Street. Annie Ward Tiffany performs The Stepdaughter at 2:45 p.m. HarricorToga on Tremont Street hosts an annual fruits and vegetables exhibition by the Massachusetts Horticultural Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Museum
Tremont Street
Boston Theatre
Washington Street
S—Don Thompson
Panl Tesar Tax
S—Nell Burgess
Giann Tueates
Grand Arena House
Annie Ward Tiffany
HarricorToga
Hawn
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Death of Hon. Grorce B. Loring Ends Sudden
The Ziostow Post notes the sudden death of Hon. Grorce B. Loring. Though advanced in years he appeared vigorous and active, with a sharp intellect. He was a familiar public figure and a courteous New England gentleman, remembered more for the man than the politician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grorce B. Loring
New England
Inquiries into Keystone Bank Collapse Continue Amid Protests
The Treasury Secretary responds to Philadelphia protests by widening the Keystone Bank investigation. Citizens' Committee of Fifty offers to cover costs while inquest resumes. Congress is expected to scrutinize the wrecking scandal, with experts tasked to untangle stolen funds and reveal the hidden accounts.
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Keystone Bank
Secretary of the Treasury
Philadelphia
Foster
Citizens’ Committee of Fifty
Pennsylvania
Congress
Rating of Postmasters Under Spoils System
The Civil Service Record notes postmaster Hart removed Democrats to elevate Republicans in a Boston faction fight. It cites low ratings of Democratic postmasters as evidence of a broader goal by Wanamaker to rate county seat postmasters and push a spoils system with Hart’s cooperation.
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The
Civil Service Record
Hart
Boston
Boston Post Office
Wanamaker
Civil Service
Waana- Maker
Pensions and Armies in August Savings
Treasury notes August 1891 pension disbursements were about 10 million dollars less than August 1890 due to austerity measures. The apparent saving is not real economy since the money is postponed and due later in larger sums, with Secretary Foster aiming to delay payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Foster
Pension claims swell as costs surge compared to empire budgets
Secretary Nosux presses for faster pension disposal amid a sharp drop in approved claims. Raum cites 523,737 claimants seeking action and 9,305,689 pending or increased claims, with 850,000 certificates targeted this year. Expenditures rise from 87.6 million in 1880 to 133.2 million this year, outpacing Germany’s military budget and suggesting pensions burden is heavier on U.S. taxpayers.
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Secretary Nosux
Interior Department
Commissioner Raum
Nosux
Raum
Ohio
Germany
United States
Hustling Friends of Mr Crapo Rally for Delegates
A lengthy anti Crapo push from Parker House letters hails Allen as preferable and criticizes Crapo while condemning the methods of Crapo supporters. The final appeal, signed by Joan D Long, argues Allen lacks unity and Crapo’s camp casts doubt on Allen’s candidacy amid Massachusetts Republican tensions.
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Crapo
Parker House
Hoan
Allen
Howland
Norris
Buiss
Lena
Massachusetts
Lona
Political factions clash over nomination fate in Boston
The article portrays a tense faction fight around Mr. Allen and Mr. Crapo. It notes Gov Long praising moral prestige from prior defeats while critics argue Allen’s backers push a business-driven strategy. Crapo is urged to act decisively to leave the faction split.
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Allen
Crapo
Boston
Governor Long
Parker House
Russia in Retreat Says Jews Expulsion Part of Iran-Slavism
London correspondent for the New York Times, Mr H Warnouth Frederic, writes of Russia’s mood this summer noting the expulsion of Jews as part of a broader Iran-Slavism movement. He says Russia is shedding European veneer and reverting to bar- barism as foreigners are pressured to naturalize or flee.
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Nell
John
Philadelphia
Walter Besant
Carlisle
Dickens
Thackeray
Browning
Swinburne
Grote
Hallam
Froude
George Eliot
Blackmore
Freeman
Green
Lecky
Yuma
Cal
Colorado River
Gulf of California
West
Germany
William
Blaine
Chancellor von Caprigi
Louisville Courier-Journal
Chile
Santiago
Hwarnouth Frederic
London
New York Times
Russia
Frederic
Aksakoff
Paris
Berlin
Fkrperic
ZoLa
Justice of the Peace
Wagner and Lohengrin in Paris A Tumult of Opinion
A historical survey details Wagner's reception in Paris from 1861 through 1891. It notes mixed court and public opinions, hisses and applause, and repeated attempts to stage Lohengrin. It cites the 1879 first act performance, 1887 French text staging, and 1891 transfer to the Opera House amid debates over German identity and artistic merit.
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Theatre Italien
Opera
Wagner
Jockey Club
Niemann
Chrnson
Napoleon III
Metternich
WaaGner
France
Paris
Pasprtovup
Paspelour
Angelo Neumann
Théatre Des Nations
Bayreuth
WaGnek
Paris Opera House
CarvaLno
Miss Himston
Elsa
Strakoscu
de Bexecca
Lohengrin
Eden Theatre
Lamourraux
van Dyck
Finks Devares
Great
Republic of Art
Engagements and literary notes headline
Miss Harriet Pullman announces her engagement to Frank J. Carolan of San Francisco. Richard Watson Gilder plans a new poetry volume titled Two Worlds, and other poems, with fifteen of fifty poems previously published. George Fawcett wed Anna Foster Crosman in Plainfield, N J. Gladstone donates library books, including Dr Dana Boardman’s pamphlet on Disarmament. Miss Mary Holland will move to Boston to train as a nurse at St Margaret’s Hospital.
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Richard Watson Gilder
George Fawcett
Still Alarm” Company
Plainfield
N. J
Anna Foster Crosman
George A. Crosman
United States Army
Henrietta Crosman
New York Lyceum Theatre Company
Gladstone
Boston
St. Margaret’s Hospital
Lohengrin in Paris Timeline and Wagner in France
This sketch traces Wagner's Paris episodes, note his two visits in 1839 and 1859, his struggles and early works, and Lamourrux preparations for Lohengrin at the Opera House with Wagner widow directives and unearthed letters. It highlights his Parisian attempts to establish a home for his operas and the impact on future histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lamourrux
Opera House
Wagner
Sher Small
France
WaaGnen
Hisa
Country Week charity closes after 1891 season
The Boston Young Men s Christian Union reports the 1891 Country Week season ended with 3044 participants, including 360 adult mothers, enjoying farm visits from carefully chosen homes. The committee credits much good and healthful pleasure given to children and thanks supporters for the success of this summer charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Young Men’s Christian Union
Boys- Seton Street
Concord man named Auditor of State Printer’s accounts
At the Governor and Council meeting Frederick W. Kelsey of Concord was appointed Auditor of the State Printer's accounts, succeeding E. N. Pearson who declined the post.
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Concord
N. H
Frederick W. Kelsey
E. N. Pearson
The Philadelphia Way
The piece argues Congress should advance capital or credit for Chicago’s World Fair, noting Philadelphia’s prior costly but successful Centennial effort. It urges Chicago to act now, citing improved resources and national support, and Philadelphia’s example as a guide to prompt, independent action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Villadelphia Times
Congress
Chicago
Illinois
CANNOT LONGER FOOL THE PEOPLE
Philadelphia Record argues against tin plate protection in McKinley tariff, predicting a 16 million dollar annual cost and condemning campaign tactics as a failed attempt to mislead voters. The author says the public sees through infant industry schemes and will reject further tax favoritism for speculators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Ohio
Congress
United States
Beard's Way and Saltonstall's
The Springfield Republican comments on the Boston Collector of the Port being too involved in the State campaign, arguing he should focus on official duties as Uncle Sam’s appointee rather than participating in political activity. The piece suggests the public will notice the deviation from former standard set by Saltonstall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beard
Saltonstall
Springfield
Boston
Sam
Law and protection clash in Irish travel dispute
O'Donovan Rossa vents anger as the government refuses to guarantee him protection on a trip to Ireland. The piece notes the irony of opponents of law seeking its power for their own ends while defying it in other respects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Donovan Rossa
Ireland
Not the Work of Our Statesmen Statesman Quote
A brief political reader note contrasts statements by Blaine and McKinley with the idea that true leadership is measured by moving meat and crops, condemning hunger and calling out shelved markets as a sign of failed governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Courrier-Journal
Blaine
Mr. McKinley
Suburban editors dine with grocers on exposition progress
The New England Grocers Association hosted Suburban Press Association members at the S. 8. Pierce Building on Central Wharf. The gathering aimed to acquaint editors with the Food and Health Exposition, planned for Mechanics Building in October, with Hon. George H. Bond presiding and a musical program beforehand. Attendees included James A. Litchfield, Andrew G. Lovell, Rev. Mr. Winship, A. Dowse, and Benjamin Johnson as speakers expressed interest in the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England Grocers’ Association
Suburban Press Association
S. 8. Pierce
Central Wharf
Mechanics
George H. Bond
James A. Litchfield
Retail Grocers’ Association
Andrew G. Lovell
Mr. Winship
A. ©. Dowse
Benjamin Johnson
Lynn Shoe Trade Promises Busy Winter for Knights of Labor
The Lynn Post reports that the shoe trade is booming with more manufacturers and dispersed work. Knights of Labor leaders say they do not aim to oppose the Lasters' Union and expect strong winter business ahead.
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Lynn
The
Post
Knights of Labor
Lasters
A Boston Summer Controversy Over Weighs and Wagers
In Boston voices decry the summer retreat and a fantasical plan to pay a landlord to gain pounds, while critics warn of scales tampering and envious guests. The piece twists to a satirical note on Jay Gould, then to Beacon Hill curiosity shops displaying sporting prints and a dog cart scene, with Taverners promised daily window views.
Portrait of Andrew Jackson Gift To Salem City
Salem shocked by the transfer of a portrait of Andrew Jackson donated by Major Benjamin Barstow. The Mayor reports the painting will be displayed in the Council chamber with Lafayette and Sheridan as potential companions, awaiting final disposal by city government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
SpecrrAl
Mayon
Andrew Jackson
United States
Benjamin Barstow
Barstow
Andrew Dunlap
Council
New Orleans
Marquis de Lafayette
Sheridan
Eggleston Marries Miss Goods In Marion Indiana
Dr Edward Eggleston author of the Hoosier School Master Faith Doctor and other tales wed Miss Fannie Elizabeth Goods a prominent Marion Indiana woman The couple plan to move to New York City after the ceremony
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Maprson
Ind
Edward Eggleston
Fannie Elizabeth Goods
New York
A Texas Steer at Tremont Theatre Ends First Regular Season
Review praises Brander's brisk dialogue and rough but capable acting in Hoyt's play. Texan sketches provide droll moments while overall plot remains conventional and uneven. Cast including Walsh, Murphy, Chiswell, Stanley, and Lizzie Du Roy offered creditable performances with strong audience applause.
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Mr. Hoyt
Tremont Theatre
Hoyt
Brander
Gall
Texas
Miss Walsh
Murphy
Chiswell
Stanley
Lizzie du Roy
John Marshall
Captain Bright
Miss Annie Ward Tiffany Opens Week at Grand Opera House
Miss Tiffany leads a one week engagement in her last season hit The Step Daughter at the Grand Opera House. The star, famed for The Shadows of a Great City, delivers artistic realism as Peggy Logan with strong support from John E. Martin and John T. Burke among others. The run will be followed by the melodrama Kidnapped.
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Annie Ward Tiffany
Grand Opera House
Peggy Logan
Misa ‘Tiffany
Messrs
John E. Martin
John T. Burke
G. P. Thomas
George H. Ricketts
M. E. Johns
Silas Hook
Annie Barclay
Rose Liffany
Marion Bender
Lizzie Creese
Neil Burgess
New York
Annie Blanche
Zaggs
J. J. McGary
Park
Globe
Mlle Rhea
Judith
The Old Homestead and Other Plays Dominate Boston Stage
A large Boston Theatre audience enjoyed The Old Homestead in its second week with Mr Thompson’s quaint humor and acting. Ye Early Trouble draws acclaim at the Museum, while Park audiences praise The County Fair with strong supporting cast and vivid barn and racing scenes. Hoyt's A Texas Steer draws advance seats at Tremont, and The Power of the Press enters its second week at Globe with upcoming Judith.
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Boston
Old Homestead
Thompson
Hoyt
Tremont Theatre
Richmond Terminal plans floating debt extension
Richmond Terminal Company officers met to discuss extending floating debts across allied lines. Notable attendees included George J. Gould and John H. Inman. Officials reported possible immediate six million support if a unified plan is adopted, with ten million collateral trust notes likely to be issued. Floating debts listed: Richmond Terminal 630,000. Georgia Central 3,800,000. Richmond & Danville 3,200,000. East Tennessee 1,400,000.
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New York
Richmond Terminal Company
George J. Gould
John H. Inman
Abrahams. Hewitt
John A. Rutherford
Samuel Thomas
Union Pacific Company
Inman
Georgia Central
Richmond & Danville
East Tennessee
Melrose public hearing backs new branch railroad plan
At a public hearing in Melrose on the Boston and Maine petition to build a new branch from just northwest of Feils Station to the Boston and Lowell line at Stoneham the Selectmen voted to support the company.
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Melrose
Sept
Boston & Maine Railroad
Feils Station
Boston & Lowell
Stoneham
Chace Defeats Dana to Win Providence Tennis Title
In Providence today Chace defeated Dana of Pawtucket in the Elmwood Club singles final and, with Burrows, defeated Manchester and George in doubles. Chace defended his Rhode Island singles championship with ease.
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Providence
Chace
Dana
Pawtucket
Elmwood Club
Burrows
Manchester
George
Rhode Island
Fastest Long Run on Record Across 436% Miles
Burrao New York Sept 14 The Central line flyer arrived this afternoon with the fastest lone trip on record covering 436% miles in 440 minutes including three stops consuming fourteen minutes The run marks a new pace for the long distance service and showcases swift scheduling for the era.
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Burrao
N. Y
New York
Central
Portrait of Edward Carrigan Presented to Dartmouth College
Concony New Hampshire September 14. An oil portrait of the late Edward Carrigan of Boston has been presented to Dartmouth College by his half brother H. W. Konght of New York City.
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C. Carrigan
Concony
N. H
Edward ©. Carrigan
Boston
Dartmouth College
H. W. Konght
New York City
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Boston Post
Post Publishing CO
Texas Steer
Ziostow
DR. Loring
MR. Foster
Pensions and Armies
MR. Crapo
Harriet Pullman
George M. Pullman
Frank J. Carolan
San Francisco
New Hampshire
Philadelphia Record
Law
Baltimore
Food and Health Exposition
Jay Gould
Gould
Beacon Hill
Tom Moody
Taverner
Salem City Affairs
Jackson
City—Inspector of Buildings
Roperts
Rantom
South River
Layfayette
Washington Streets
Naumkeay School
North Street
John A. Patterson
Committee On
Webb Street
Lafayette Street
Eggleston
Tremont
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