Nomination of John H. Sullivan to Executive Council Favored
The Democratic Boston district should elect John H. Sullivan to the Executive Council. Sullivan is a respected businessman with broad public experience from Boston Common Council to the Legislature. He is characterized as upright, practical, and sensible, with a strong character and generous impulses. The GOP laid out districts, empowering the Democrats to choose one councillor, and Sullivan is deemed a sure fit for Massachusetts democracy.
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John H. Sullivan
Boston
Sullivan
City of
Massachusetts Democracy
Hon. Steve Elkins Threat Spurs Tariff Reform Hero
A Senate exchange praises Rep. Wilson of West Virginia for backing free coal and free iron ore despite West Virginia’s protective tariff stance. The pledge to defeat him is said to empower his supporters to seek his re election, seen as a test of Democratic tariff principles and national industrial needs.
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Steve Elkins
Wilson
West Virginia
House of Representatives
Congress
Elkins
Sugar bounty refusal correct under law and needs Congress fix
The Treasury must deny bounties on this year’s sugar crop despite producers’ preexisting claims. Secretary Carlisle follows the law, while Congress could amend the tariff act in December to remove retroactive effects. The bounty, tied to the McKinley bill for sugar interests, was foolish and improper and its abolition should avoid breaching any implied contract.
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Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Carlisle
Congress
Vermont
United States
Dollars for Quarters in Boston Sparks Public Skepticism
The Sunday Post reports a street experiment selling silver dollars at 2 percent of value in Boston. The pedler sold only one coin as police intervened, suggesting buyers distrusted counterfeit risk. The piece notes the public’s sharpened commercial judgment may deter obvious bargains, inviting questions about public gullibility.
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Sunday Post
Boston
Post
Pedler
Public appetite for easy gains keeps exchanges alive
The piece argues that the public crave quick profit and deals beyond strict legality. It notes the stock exchange and railroads exist to satisfy this impulse, and questions why an open honest offer failed to sell dollars, as people rejected frank deception rather than humbug.
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Stock Exchange
United States of America
Post
Breckinridge urged to drop challenge after primaries defeat
The writer argues Congressman Breckinridge should abandon efforts to contest the primaries that nominated his rival. It warns a legal or public fight would harm the Democratic Party and the country, noting Breckinridge has little to lose while Democrats need unity for the next Congress and suggesting he follow Madeline Pollard into private life.
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Breckinridge
Kentucky
Madeline Pollard
Resolutions by the Young Men’s Democratic Club on the Sugar Trust
The Young Men’s Democratic Club passes resolutions denouncing the Sugar Trust and pledging support to the Democratic movement against the trust. The piece notes evolving sentiment as tariff reform benefits become evident and warns that the hostile power remains a constant menace to democratic principles until the trusts are crushed.
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Democratic Club
Sugar Trust
Cornish Lullaby
Poem fragment in period tone. Trolls sing of gold while hill folk labor under moonlight. A yeoman digs for gold and a mother rocks her child singing of love over wealth. Eugene Field’s verse pieces together folk imagery and a maternal refrain.
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Dearie
Observant Citizen Notes Boston Birthday Traditions
The writer critiques a cricket caption in a Philadelphia United States and Canada match report. He recalls a Brighton division colored policeman, an architect’s readiness for the State House extension, and Boston’s rare birthday observance with flags at half staff and past tributes to Otis Sprague Winthrop and Franklin statues, noting dates and accidental observances.
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Lord Hawke
United States
Philadelphia
Brighton
Boston
Peters
Harrison Gray Otis
Faneuil Hall
Charles Sprague
Governor Winthrop
Scollay Square
Franklin
City Hall
About Womankind and Notable Local Notices
The piece notes a fashion item shown as an engagement bracelet and other jewelry, mentions Mr and Mrs John Stewart Jr of New York staying at Pi nard cottage in Newport during October. It also reports the Rev Dr Clover’s monument in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery and a twin birth quirk in New Hackensack with a Dutch Reformed education endowment.
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John Stewart, Jr
New York
Newport
Pinard Cottage
Lewis P. Clover
Episcopal Church
Poughkeepsie
New Hackensack
Dutchess County
Elias van Buncheten
New Brunswick
Prince Pro Tem opens new era for Museum stock company
The fifty fourth season opener of the Museum features the new stock company in Barnet and Thompson's Prince Pro Tem an up to date three act version with added scenery and music. Annie Lewis leads as Gwendolyn with a strong cast including Fanny Johnston Annie Sutherland and Josie Sadler in key roles. The production runs through Friday with variety acts and special features enriching a fashionable city crowd.
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Museum
Barnet and Thompson
Thompson
Mr. Thompson
Gwendolyn
Annie Lewis
Alice Shepard
Princess Democrates
Rosalinda Rissi
Mabel Stanley
Harry Davenport
Prince Democrates
George F. Marion
Law
Charles Kirke
Fred Lennox
Josie Sadler
Tommy Tompkins
Wild Rosy
Mr. Lennox
Miss Sadler
Mr. Braham
Scotland
Corbett Stars In Gentlemen Jack At Park Theatre
Immense Park Theatre audience praised boxing star J. J. Corbett in the comedy drama Gentleman Jack. The act featured Corbett as Jack Royden with strong supporting turns, lively stage settings, and a crowd pleasing Madison Square Roof Garden finale.
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Park Theatre
Jack
J. J. Corbett
Corbett
Mr. Corbett
Lew Dockstader Minstrels At Columbia Theatre Curtain Rises
The Lew Dockstader minstrel company presented a varied program at the Columbia Theatre with scenes from Southern Negro life, humorous end men, plantation sketches, and dances. Notable acts included Frank Dupont as interlocutor, J. C. Harrington, Frank H. White, McIntyre and Heath, the Manhattan Quartet, Sharp and Flatt, and the Marvelles. The show closes after a week.
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Columbia Theatre
Frank Dupont
J. C. Harrington
Frank H. White
McIntyre
Heath
Manhattan
Sharp
Daly's Hollis Street Engagement Opens Season
Augustin Daly's company launches a three week season at the Hollis Street Theatre in Boston, marking the start of a delightful engagement. The company presents performances as the first instalment of a longer program.
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Augustin Daly
Hollis Street
Model Vaudeville Show Delights Crowded Hall
All day yesterday in Mr. Keith's auditorium a rich vaudeville program drew applause. Barney Fagan and band of dancers presented lively Southern themes with authentic spirit while Filson and Errol impressed with refined comedy. Marlo and Van Auken showcased acrobatics on bars and Frank Marlo delivered a flying somersault. Fukino’s Royal Japanese troupe offered top tier acrobatics and Fred Solomon’s lyric artists charmed the crowd. Duncan, Le Vine, Vanda brothers and others filled the bill with variety and humor as Living Pictures are teased for Monday.
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Barney Fagan
Filson
Errol
Marlo
van Auken
Frank Marlo
Fukino
Royal Japanese
Fred Solomon
Farnie
Offenbach
Billy van
Dolph
Susie Levine
Vanda Brothers
Morris Pony Circus
Valderes
Nelson
Frank Cushman
Grottie Brothers
Whitman
Davis
Living Pictures
Lyceum Theatre Delights Audiences With Premier Vaudeville
The new Lyceum Theatre drew large afternoon and evening crowds for Fred Waldmann’s premier specialty company. Highlights included Mile Ottillie, the Barras, Fansons, George D. Melville, Magee and Crimmins, Patterson brothers, Richmond and Glenroy, Will F. Denny, and John Hart in The Great Strike, with two daily shows this week.
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Casey
Fred Waldmann
Mile
Ottillie
London
Paris
Lyceum
Barras
George D. Melville
Lean Tip Chee
Magee
Crimmins
Patterson Brothers
Richmond
Glenroy
Will F. Denny
John Hart
Waldmann
Burlesque at Howard Athenaeum Praises The Black Crook
Review lauds The Black Crook burlesque at Howard Athenaeum for stylish staging and strong cast led by Annie Carter Harry LaMarr Maggie Hewlett Robert Hewlett Marie Brough ton Minnie Cline and others. Highlights include The Midnight March of the Naiads lively variety acts new songs and dazzling stage settings.
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Black Crook
Howard Atheneum Extravaganza
Annie Carter
Harry LaMarr
Maggie Hewlett
Robert Hewlett
Marie Broughton
Minnie Cline
Lillie Armitage
Lillie Weldon
Bob Murray
Peacemaker
Psyche
Abby
New York
Niazarra
Thora
Ruth Chadwell
Zogarra
Ida Howell
Boston
the Howard
City Sports burlesque at the Palace tops the week
Flynn and Sheridan's City Sports burlesque company headlines a Palace Theatre run with the Nelson sisters and a lineup of acts. The finale includes The Old Homestead and other attractions as audiences pack seats and roar through performances.
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Palace Theatre
Flynn and Sheridan
City Sports Burlesque
Nelson Sisters
Arnold Sisters
Gothan
Vincenzo Romeo
Leardo
Snyder
Buckley
Wrenn
Daly
Wheelers
Marie Warren
Phil Sheridan
Mile Zittella
Crissie Sheridan
Palace
Dave Gordon
Lynott Sisters
Jeddo Sisters
Sadie Hilton
Mons. Bernier
Burnham
Phillips
Flynn & Sheridan
City Sports
Itolle
Notable Throng Attends Austin & Stone's Museum
Crowds thronged Austin and Stone's Museum to view psychic marvel Miss Virginia Knapp who claims she cannot explain her feats. Rosa the whirlwind dancer remains a favorite with a fencing show added, Parisian lady fencers close their exhibition. Gumbo Sr. departs for Lisbon zoological garden in a few weeks.
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Austin & Stone
Virginia Knapp
Miss Knapp
Rosa
Gumbo
Lisbon
Zoological Garden
Museum
Darkest Russia at Bowdoin Square Theater this week
The Bowdoin Square Theater stages Darkest Russia by H Grattan Donnelly this week. The cast features William S Harkins as Alexis Nazimoff, M J Jordan as Paul Nazimoff, Benjamin Horning as Ivan Barosky, S S Wiltsie as Colonel Septimus Cobb and Mme Carina Jordan as Baroness Von Rhineberg. The production promises strong acting and stirring situations from start to finish.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Russia
H. Grattan Donnelly
William S. Harkins
Alexis Nazimoff
M. J. Jordan
Paul Count Nazimoff
Benjamin Horning
Ivan Barosky
S. S. Wiltsie
Mme
Carina Jordan
Colonel Septimus Cobb
Baroness von Rhineberg
Elegant staging and costuming elevate Bowdoin Square play
The production is described as elegantly staged with handsome, appropriate costumes and is expected to attract large audiences at Bowdoin Square, reflecting the play’s sterling quality and appeal.
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Bowdoin Square
Across the Potomac Returns to Crowded House
The popular war drama crowd greets the reappearance with spirited enthusiasm. John H. Mack showcases his famed personality while Arthur E. Sprague Maud Durand Edgar Foreman and Julia West charm anew. The play again depicts love loyalty and family affections amid the era’s unrest.
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the Potomac
John H. Mack
Arthur E. Sprague
Maud Durand
Edgar Foreman
Julia West
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