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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1890
Page
4
Public: an issued Friday notice from Mile Nebraska region states one year, second class matter, money sent at sender risk. Payments by checks drafts and money orders payable to the Post Publishing Company, Corcoran Building Fifteenth Street Washington.
A list of showtimes across venues. Oak land Garden Roxbury presents The Fall of Babylon at 3:30 and 8:30. Boston Theatre Washington street features The Soudan at 7:45. Globe in Katee Washington hosts DeWolf Hopper in Castles in the Air at 8. Mont Theater Tremont hosts The City Directory at 8. Park Theatre Washington street offers Natural Gas with Donnelly and Girard. Grand Opera House Washington and Dover runs The Sea of Ive at 2 and 7:45. Howard Street offers May Howard Burlesque Company on How Streat Treatry with Corinne at 8.
A notice lists where sections appear in the issue with the Financial Department on page six the Commercial Department on pages six and seven and the Ship News on page three.
The ceremony in Sweden pays full tribute to one of its foremost sons, while critics note that earlier government inaction would have reflected ingratitude. The piece also discusses the political allure and flaws of New York’s ballot reform, tariff debates in Boston, and the supposed speed race between ships Aurania and City of Rome, with logs indicating no formal race intention.
Rania completed her run in seventeen minutes less time, signaling near equality in ship speed. Brown notes Cunard captains are directed to take longer routes to avoid ice, a policy he says exempts the line from racing accusations, a view likely to gain broad support.
A Plymouth era tariff clash unfolds as Massachusetts twine manufacturers condemn removing the binding twine tax while arguing the measure helps farmers nationwide. The piece argues the tariff bill favors Northwest farmers and Pennsylvanian interests, leaving New England industries economically strained.
Sir Wintram Wittikway and Newfoundland leaders present a cautious statement on the fisheries dispute in the Fortnightly Review for September. The Saturday Review condemns envoys advocating a public appeal while the Colonial Office deliberates. Other voices seek to drum up public sentiment to press for redress, awaiting impact.
The article argues against exclusive French lobster fishing rights on Newfoundland shores from Cape Ray to Cape John. It cites Sir William Warreway and Lord Salisbury, notes treaties historically limited French activities, warns of conflict if diplomacy drifts, and urges Britain to settle for Newfoundland’s stake in fishing and development.
A reviewer lampoons Mr Lang and Longman Magazine for praising Vanity Fair with exaggerated genius notes. The piece previews a mock exam on characters Mary Box DuHorrer and Rev Sinas Hornstowrer, asking where James Crawley resided on arrival in Brighton and who accompanied him with odds quoted.
The passage questions the charge of unsportsmanlike conduct against Captain Rawdon Crawley and probes forgotten details about Lord Sourn-Downs family titles and Mrs Major O'Down’s education. It riffs on Kangaroo affairs, Crawley tenancy talk, and a quip about Emperor Wilhelm II, with musings on Vanity Fair and a Parisian cook claiming imperial descent.
A Hamburg hotel keeper was sentenced to three weeks in prison for furnishing guests with horse flesh disguised as French entrées. He reportedly used seven thousand pounds in this scheme before detection, warning travelers about unsafe dining abroad.
The notice states that at least three New York theatres will devote their upcoming season to thoughtful, serious dramas. It suggests growing public appreciation of dramatic art in the United States and implies advancing cultural maturity.
The writer notes mixed views on Grand Army badges in Public Garden art, defends gradual artistic education at City Hall, and suggests government mail horses. He critiques horse drawn mail wagons, urges Uncle Sam to run own stable, and mocks October hotel advertisements with steam heat and electric lights.
The 473 ton barkentine Henry A. Burnham, sailing from New York to Halifax with ballast, went ashore on Seal Island yesterday morning and is expected to be a total wreck. The incident occurred near Halifax, Nova Scotia, with the vessel listed as bound for the harbor.
DeWolf Hopper opera bouffe company presents Castles in the Air at the Globe for two weeks. The comic opera draws on overa bouffe style with Kerker music and lively gags led by Hopper Klein Sea brooke and Della Fox. Critics note strong performances and scenic appeal despite limited original content.
The Grand Opera House show last evening stars Kate Claxton and Charles A. Stevenson in A Sea of Ice with strong spectacle and a plotted tale of mutiny voyage and a sea of ice. Critics note intense yet uneven acting and promise next week’s performance of The Two Orphans.
Corinne brings a new burlesque Carmen to the city with Corinne as Carmen citea. The audience shows only mild enthusiasm for dreary jests and conventional dances. Music from operas and adequate scenery accompany her clever moments, but the overall show remains tedious and unamusing. Signor Gracolini’s participation in the dreary production is regrettable.
May Howard and her burlesque troupe drew a large crowd at the Howard Atheneum last night. The opening number The Isle of Red cost about 95000 to produce and featured red haired dancers with elaborate scenic and costume work. The show concluded with a burlesque of The County Fair titled O County Fair. Leading roles were May Howard Agnes Evans Lizzie Raymond Harry Morris and Charlie Banks. The company remains for the present week only.
An illustrated review begins at Tremont Theatre with Russell's Bijou company presenting The City Directory. May Irwin and Flora Irwin lead a strong cast delivering lively humor and standout songs. The audience packed the boxes for an evening of varied entertainment including the Natural Gas troupe at Park Theatre with a rewritten act and Mark Sullivan's clever impressions.
Notes describe Katie Hart and Henry Neville joining Boston Theatre for The Soudan with full dress rehearsal. Faust Up to Date to open at Park next week. English Rose at Museum third week with praised Davenport Campbell Barron and Mason. Harrigan to star at Tremont in Leather Patch. Verner to present Shamus OBrien at Howard Atheneum. Clemenceau Case at Standard New York drawn mixed reviews and likely short life.
Washington Special reports from Bangor that Representative Boutelle denounces a MaineSenate patronage scheme as interference in state politics. He defends his protest as opposition to political dictatorship, cites district and Portland collectorship clashes, and questions Hale’s Maine visit as part of future senatorial maneuvering.
Providence K L September 15 After a two week shutdown due to a strike Slatersville Mills reopened today with sixty striking weavers returning to work more expected to follow their labor resumption ongoing as production restarts.
A collage of social witticisms and anecdotes fills this page: remarks on politicians like Blaine and Boulanger, a Stowe reference, a pastor’s helper note, and playful vignettes about smoking habits. It mixes satire, literary nods, and human foibles in brisk newspaper style.
A lamenting speaker confronts lost love and bitter days as death nears. The speaker requests forgiveness and laments fading celestial light while declaring love and hate grow old. He asks to be allowed to die thus and bids a final goodbye at the grave.
The piece notes critics calling decalogism inappropriate for modern politics and reports on party dynamics in Pennsylvania and Maine. It cites praise and sarcasm from multiple papers including Springfield Republican Boston Post Portland Press and Providence Journal.
Reed refused to go to Pittsburg to speak for Delamater while Ingalls failed again. The Philadelphia Record notes speeches in Pennsylvania this year cannot dodge the Quay issue, which looms prominently in every angle of the argument.
The Union questions Republican prospects for governor as the field thins before the convention. The Savannah News praises Tillman’s audacity while condemning his aggressive tactics, noting lasting effects on Democratic divisions and future state politics.
It is reported that Secretary Windom plans to purchase a cottage in Williamstown where his family spent the summer. Mile Louise Gautier, born deaf and dumb, educated by the Grosselin method, passed all written and oral exams at the National School of Fine Arts in Paris and is named teacher of design there.
John Jensen of 1044 Tremont Street had a narrow escape when an electric car struck his vehicle on Shawmut Avenue near Sterling Street. He was knocked unconscious, landed on the curb, suffered slight injuries, and managed to go home.
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