Amusements Today In Boston Theaters And Exhibits
Daily issue lists Tremont Street venues showing Texas Steer at 2 and 8. Ye Earl Trouble at 2 and 8. Don Thompson in The Old Homestead at Park Street. Neil Burgess in The County Fair at Globe Theater. The Power of the Press and The Stepdaughter playhouses noted. Massachusetts Horticultural Society hosts annual fruits and vegetables exhibition.
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Bostos Mistra
Tremont Street
Earle
Boston
Texatke
Washington Street
Don Thompson
Llamestead
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Rumor of British Occupation of Mitylene Sparks European Tension
A distorted report claiming Britain occupied Mitylene caused instant unease among investors and press across Europe. Analysts note such a move would threaten the balance of power, provoking war risk as nations monitor strategic waterways and maritime interests.
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Mitylene
Dardanelles
Europe
England
Great Britain
Mr Greenhalge Exhibition and platform critique voiced
The piece condemns Mr Greenhalge's exhibition and the platform proposed by his convention. It attacks civil service reform in a state where a Saltonstall was ousted, and questions the Longe force bill and Osbourne police plank. It urges firm stand for Republican silver coinage and criticizes party dodge of the issue.
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Greenhalge
Longe
Congress
Osbonne
Boston
Money for the World's Fair funding clash
Opposition rises to a proposed 5 million dollar loan for the Columbian Exposition even before a formal request to Congress. Chicago boasts of large subsidies yet reports show only 2.86 million collected and political maneuvering influenced site selection.
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Congress
New York
Chicago
Board of Directors
Boss Pratr
Exposition Support Anticipated From Congress and People
The speaker notes broad national interest in backing the Columbian Exposition beyond local disputes and expresses confidence that Congress will fund its success if Treasury funds remain, with public approval expected for the policy.
Appraisers in Philadelphia accused of peculation
A Philadelphia Mercantile Appraisers board faces trial on charges of creating fictitious assessments to collect fees, then exempting those imaginary names. Evidence shows repeated exemptions across wards, double assessments for merchants with two stores, and misused processes. The case, linked to former city officials, promises detailed disclosures at trial.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Bardiley
State Department
North Second Street
Baird
Thomas H. Rinker
Wright
Graham
Campaign of Bluff in Boston Rivalry for Republican Nomination
An editorial criticizes the Boston battle for the Republican nomination, charging both Allen and Crapo campaigns with bluff, inflated claims, and deceptive tactics to sway delegates. It notes Allen’s inflated proclamations and Crapo’s counterbragging as the two rivals approach the convention with a contested, dubious process.
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Crapo
Boston
Allen Organ
Allen
Ciapo
Burien
Rival Republican Convention Picks Between Allen and Crapo
The article critiques rival campaign maneuvers over Governor Lena’s letter from Senator Hoar and a bogus interview about Allen. It notes a stark choice between Allen and Crapo, condemning the rival managers for blocking other candidates and tainting the process.
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Journal
Mr. Allen
Mr. Crapo
Lena
Hoar
Allen
Crapo
Russell
Republican Party
The Mir in Russia and Its Global Impact
A critical analysis of the mir system in Russia, detailing how peasant land allotments and annual obligations bind workers to collective masters. The piece compares mir practices to French peasantry, notes mobile restrictions and wage claims, and argues the mir stifles initiative while superficially echoing democratic ideals.
Jelly cake prize dispute stirs Springfield contest
Mrs Samouen Wiverrs of Springfield won a $500 pianoforte as best jelly cake. rivals contested after discovering the cake was angel food with jelly between layers. An appeal is planned with expert testimony. Delmonico has telegraphed his opinion in favor of Mrs Witterr.
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Samouen Wiverrs
Springfield
Opera shift at New York Casino draws critics
Anonsons of the New York Casino plan to present lighter operas from French Italian and German schools starting in October with ZeLuEn’s Vogelhandler and works by Amir Apam Goranop Thomas and Devinvs. The move aims to suit smaller venues and please music lovers weary of comic opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anonsons
New York
ZeLuEn
Aronsons
Fund for General Frank Sigel Proposed in Aging Appeal
A brief notes a proposed fund to aid General Frank Sigel at age 65 amid his financial strain. It also reports on health updates for Spurgeon, Congressman Scott, and Governor Campbell. Additionally it mentions Miss Betham Edwards’ public honor, Thurman’s decline, and Sallie Matthews becoming Cloverport Ky’s postmistress with a prior career at a cooperage firm.
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Frank Sigel
Spurgeon
W. L. Scott
Newport
Betham Edwards
Amelia B. Edwards
Campbell
Ohio
Coney Island
Sidney
Robert Garrett
Johns Hopkins University
Thomas Scharf
Americana
Baltimore American
Alien G. Thurman
Koman
Marquis Adolphe de Chambrun
New York
Ecole National Des Chartes
Paris
Marquis de Chambrun
Adolphe Cohn
Harvard College
Sallie Matthews
Cloverport
Lohengrin in France draws praise and calls for Paris showing
A letter to the Post argues Wagner's Lohengrin performances in Toulouse Nantes and Rouen were highly successful with twenty six Rouen matinees and special trains from Paris. It contends Paris opposition is superficial and criticizes Rochefort for agitation. The writer cites Boulanier and fears French money aiding the German levy and lampoon.
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France
Post
Sir—il
Toulouse
Nantes
Rouen
Paris
Rochefort
Wagner
Eden Theatre
Boulanier
Cambridge
Morrell coal mine cave-in at Pirrspure Danbar Penn
A cave-in at the Morrell coal mine near Danbar, Pirrspure, Penn., occurred this morning as a large crew of miners was at work. The cave collapsed the slope but no explosion occurred and all miners, who were deeper in the pit, are reported to escape via the shaft. The Cambris Iron Company of Johnstown owned the mine.
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Pirrspure
Penn
Morrell
Danbar
Cambris Iron Company
Johnstown
Mixed Bits From Newspapers Spark Situational Laughs
A mosaic of short items notes weddings in Chicago and jokes about public kisses in Camden. Distant anecdotes include Tolstoy advising a wealthy American girl on surplus funds, a horse record at Belmont Park, and Delaware's life tenure in its judiciary with a five-judge system and chancellor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Jager
Stuttgart
Pall Mall Gazette
Delaware
Court of Errors and Appeals
Republican Spoilsmen to the Front
The Evening Post reports that Massachusetts civil service standards declined under the Republican spoil system. It cites Boston Postmaster changes, noting removal of Democrats, and mentions collectors Saltonstall and Beard involved in factional governor race influence.
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Evening Post
Massachusetts
Start
Boston
General Corse
Collector Saltonstall
Collector Beard
Fatal Working of the One-Man Idea
The piece critiques the one man idea as destructive to political parties citing the Whig collapse over Henry Clay and comparing it to the Republican drift around Blaine. It argues such a focus on a single leader sacrifices principles and leadership and harms party strength.
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Kieaga Lerald
Whig Party
Henry Clay
Massachusetts Gubernatorial Nomination Tries Through Hustle
A Massachusetts political scene shifts as the state seeks a strong nominee. The veteran Crapo returns home to observe rivals failing a third time to secure the gubernatorial nomination. The era of easy wins has ended and Republicans must bustle for the first-importance nomination.
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Crapo
Massachusetts
Old Bay State
Mystery of White: Theronaut in Philadelphia and River Death
A Philadelphia record notes a Theronaut named White who plunged into the Hudson with fatal outcome. It clarifies this White was a suit of clothes stuffed with straw, not the other man of straw White who recently fell from the Platt balloon into the Rochester river, distinguishing two separate incidents.
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Philadelphia
Theronaut
White
Hudson
Rochester
European Pianist Stasny to Debut at New England Conservatory
Music notes report Mr. Carl Stasny, famed in Europe, will perform first in America at the New England Conservatory on Thursday evening September 17. He studies under Kruger Brittin and Liszt, with later concert appearances planned. Carlyle Petersilia’s Steinert Hall lectures begin October 19, with season tickets available today. Petersilia outlines programs of Beethoven Schubert and Chopin with analytical talks. The Apollo Club announces its twenty first season three concert pairs at Music Hall December February and April May, with February dates featuring an accompanying orchestra.
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Carl Stasny
Europe
America
New England Conservatory
Stasny
Kruger
Brittl
Liszt
Carlyle Petersilia
Steinert Hall
Steinert
Petersilia
Beethoven
Schubert
Chopin
Apollo Club
Harvard Club to Become Greenwood Association in Dorchester
The Harvard Athletic Club of Dorchester met in Harvard Street Church vestry and voted to rename the group the Greenwood Association and pursue incorporation. The constitution and by-laws were corrected and plans to build an athletic clubhouse. Officers elected: Major A. Young president, T. W. Bicknell and J. W. Vinal vice presidents, J. Austin Bassett secretary, Charles O. Tale treasurer.
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Harvard Athletic Club
Dorchester
Harvard Street
Harvard Athletic
Greenwood Association
J. Austin Bassett
Charles OC
Tale
Mt Bellevue Street Naming Sparks Cultural Debate in Boston
In Back Bay Boston, Mt Bellevue streets are set to honor European composers and directors, sparking talk of real estate influence and a shift toward foreign artistic names. The piece questions local history, laments potential ghettoization, and proposes an Americans-for-street-purposes society while critiquing overcoating in autumn and noting civic weariness.
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Back Bay
Goldmark Street
Mendelssohn Avenue
Boston Board
Salem Democrats Select Delegates in City Caucuses
In Salem on September 15 the Post reports Democrats held caucuses naming delegates by ward for state, county, and senatorial races. Ward 1 Lucas Higgins and party officers led lists. Ward 2 to Ward 6 names include Higgins, Hall, Hansen, Murphy, Stearns, Lord, Cummings, and many others across state and county tickets with multiple senatorial selections.
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Salem
Specian
Davin P. Higgins
Dr. N. R. Morse
Stephen Burgess
J. H. Sullivan
M. J. McCormack
W. A. Shallow
D. J. O’brien
J. H. Cashman
A. Gage
J. E. Nugent
J. H. Hall
Daniel H
F. A. Evans
J. L. Murphy
George Plummer
George W. Plummer
L. K. Miller
J. F. Appleton
RK. L. Cassell
J. H. Velury
James Cunningham
William H. Stearns
Thomas J. Donovan
John J. Harregan
W. D. Northend
John O'Regan
D. B. Kimball
Peter McNuff
J. d. Harley
Edward F. Allen
Martin Rowland
Edward F. Morris
M. J. McCoy
Edward Hyland
A. O'Connell
M. J. Deviiun
Esd L. Mitchell
Robert E. Brennan
William F. Cross
Timothy Donovan
Charles I. Willams
W.S. Lord
C. A. Forrest
Benjamin Mansfield
William Cummings
Charles F. Kopes
William Corsen
John P. Monaghan
James E. Cass
Patrick J. Creeden
Frank Allen
Joseph Reynolds
Edward Graham
Taxpayers of Peabody Pay Notable Sums in 600 Plus Bracket
Special to the Post lists taxpayers and estates in Peabody paying $600 or more. Names include Frances Appleton, Rufus Brown, Stephen Blaney, William Brown, Alex Clark, Eliza Clement, King heirs, Nelson & Son, Poor, Rogers, Upten, the Hanvers and Warren National Bank stock holders, and non residents like Charles Harrington & Co of Salem and Thomas E Proctor of Boston, with amounts ranging from several hundreds to over three thousand dollars.
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Peabody Taxpayers
Frances HL. Appleton
F. H. Appleton
Rufus H. Brown
Stephen Blaney
Willim H. Brown
Alex B. Clark
Eliza D. Clement
William P. Clark
Jonathan Daston
C.B. Farley
Jonathan King
James P. King
R. G. Nelson & Son
C. Warren Osbern
Franklin Osbern
Jacob ©. Rogers
Henry Saltenstall
J. Bb. Thomas
KE. W. Upten
George Upten
Lucy EK. Upten
RS. Wheeler
South Hanvers National Bank
Warren National Bank
Charles Harrington & Co
Salem
P. Lennet & Co
Lynn
Thomas E. Proctor
Boston
Theopilh Walker
Theatres Showcases and Local Civic Meeting
The article lists matinees and evening showings at the Boston Museum Globe Theatre and Boston Theatre including Ye Earlie Trouble The Power of the Press and The Old Homestead with standing room at the door. It notes a North Cambridge group plans to attend County Fair on Sept 22 and reports Brookline Democrats set Sept 22 caucus at Town Hall for delegates to state county and senatorial conventions.
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Boston Museum
Globe Theatre
Old Homestead
Boston Theatre
J. Howard Payne
Brookline
Democratic Committee
Lown Hall
Morley’s English Writers Vol 7 review
The seventh volume covers Caxton to Coverdale in Henry Morley’s English Writers, a dry factual survey that fails to revive interest in figures like Barley and Skelton. The reviewer criticizes the Italian Renaissance analysis and notes Wyatt’s scant treatment, delivering a cautionary verdict on the work’s historiography and engaging only a limited body of opinion.
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Morley
Chaucer
Spenser
Barclay
Skelton
Shakspere
Mr. Morley
Sir Thomas Wyatt
Henry Morley
New York
Cassell & Co
Boston
W. B. Clark & Co
Price
Memorials of St. Pauls School reviewed in New England journal
A New England school and its memorials are examined in detail. The reviewer praises the devotion of Dr. George C. Shattuck and the Concord school’s atmosphere, noting improvements to prayer services, the Round Hill connection, and the rector Dr. Coit’s leadership after the 1878 fire. The work, Memorials of St. Pauls School I Founding II Subsequent history, appears from Appleton.
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New England
St. Paul’s School
Concord
America
George CC. Shattuck
Round Hill
England
N. H
St. Paul's
Coit
St. Paul's School
New York
D, Appleton & Co
Newton Democrats Hold Ward Caucuses in Newton
Special to the Post reports Newton Democrats held ward caucuses tonight selecting delegates for state senatorials counsels and congressional representation. Delegates and committee members were named across wards one through seven with listings for state county and city posts.
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Newton
Democrats of
C. H. Graves
J. E. Bristow
W. F. Grace
John Mahoney
E. J. Grace
John Flood
B. R. Ware
J. Mahoney
William McDonald
Myles J. Joyce
James Deviney
Marcus Morton
T. B. Fritz
Merchant
G .S. Dalby
Feorse Barley
Charles W. Sheppard
J. R. Condrin
Frank C. Sheridan
P. O. McVicker
C. J. O'Donnell
J. M. Burr, Jr
Michael Tatfe
J. F. Dolan
John Dolan
Frank Cunningham
Thomas McUarty
J.C. Donovan
F. C. Lyon
A. H. Richards
P. A. McVicker
D. J. O'Donnell
Bernard Early
Michael Taffe
G. L. Chandler
New State
Rt. M. Saltonstall
W. H.thorpe
D. H.mc
G. B. Jones
P. A. Murray, H. E. Bothfield
Ocean Marine Insurance to wind up after losses impair capital
At a shareholders meeting in Halifax on September 16 the Ocean Marine Insurance Company announced plans to wind up once losses are settled and the at risk amount is reinsured. The capital, once $100,000 with 5 percent paid up, has been heavily eroded by recent losses. shareholders may receive about 20 cents on the dollar. The firm operated eight years, issuing three or four dividends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hausieax
N. S
Ocean Marine Insurance Company
Rollins Park proposed for Concord eight acre site
At a city meeting in Concord on September 15 a communication from Frank W. Rollins as trustee outlined conditions for dedicating Rollins Park in memory of the late U.S. Senator Edward H. Rollins. The eight acre wooded property in the southwest part of the city was tabled pending action by the legal voters at a specially called meeting.
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Concord
Concorn
N. H
Rollins
United States
Edward H. Rollins
Frank W. Rollins
In Memory of Bainbridge Wadleigh in Hillsboro City
The Hillsboro County Bar Association met in Nasaua Nasaua N. Sept. 15 under Judge Cross to pass resolutions in memory of the Hon. Bainbridge Wadleigh. The meeting honored his career and service to the legal community.
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Bainbridge Wadleigh
Nasaua
Hillsboro County Bar Association
Judge Cross
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