Wagner Opera Reception in Boston Recap
The Boston crowd debated Wagner after a performance with Max Alvary as Tristan and Rosa Sucher in the cast. Critics praised the orchestral playing and the score, while opinions on singers varied, noting Marie Brenna as a promising mezzo and Emil Fischer for his refined style.
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Tristan
Isolde
Wagner
Kurvenal
Damrosch
Max Alvary
Boston
Rosa Sucher
Marie Brenna
Emil Fischer
Franz Schwarz
Opera Tristan and Isolde Proves a City Debut
The company presents Tristan and Isolde in its first full production here after earlier excerpts. The cast includes Rosa Sucher and Max Alvary with Emil Fischer and Franz Schwarz among the leads. The article traces the legend’s Arthurian roots and notes Wagner composed the opera in 186.
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Rosa Sucherrangaene
oMarte Brema
Max Alvary
Franz Schwarz
Herr Zdanow
Herr Tomson Srrewnese
Ss Ce
Emil Fischer
Wagner
Music Hall
Sir Tristan
Gotfrit
Strasbourg
Ulrich
Turheim
Heinrich
Freyburg
Tristan
Thomas
Erceldoune
Arthur
T. Mal
Tennyson
Sir Launcelot
Matthew Arnold
Dr Kopff's German Spice Plaster Beevs Aches
A brief item notes Dr Kopff offers a German spice plaster claimed to ease aches. The item presents a health remedy with promotional tone and no additional medical claims or endorsements.
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DR. Kopff
Harvard Whist Final: Four Couples Remain for Prizes
After a month long Harvard whist tournament the final round narrows to four couples with records A D Salinger W T Gunnison 8 0 C D Booth W T Denison 9 1 E K Hall M B Jones 7 2 J D Arnold E Mellus 1 2 Each pair plays the other three in best two of three matches with duplicate play. The Yale meeting slated for May 3 and 4 in New Haven will decide Harvard’s representatives.
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Harvard
Yale
G. A. Gray
J. T. Whicher
E. H. Brown
E. W. Ryerson
J. Smith, Jr
M. E. Ingalls
E. H. Clark
C. I. Brewer
C. E. Smith
F. N. Morrill
T. L. Ross
R. C. Grew
A. Whiteside, Jr
New Haven
Ancient and Honorable Artillery spring meeting at Faneuil Hall
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company held its spring meeting at Faneuil Hall. Colonel Hedges shared correspondence on a 1896 Europe trip, promising a warm reception from the parent English organization. The anniversary on the first Monday in June will feature Rev. Percy Browne and an ode by Rev. E A Horton.
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Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Faneuil Hall
Hedges
Europe
Percy Browne
St. James Episcopal Church
Roxbury
E. A. Horton
Railroad Interest Defaulted in Philadelphia News
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad Company defaulted on seven thousand dollars in interest on Chester Valley railroad bonds and one thousand dollars on Camden County road bonds. Semi annual interest due on issuances of four hundred twenty nine thousand dollars. Non payment due to interest not yet earned by the lessee.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Railroad Company
Chester Valley Railroad
Camden County Road
Irish Political Prisoners O Callaghan And Mc Cann Released
Home Secretary Herbert Asquith announced in the House of Commons that Irish political prisoners O Callaghan and Mc Cann were released after twelve years of their terms. O Callaghan is losing his sight, and McCann has passed his 70th year.
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London
Herbert Asquith
Home Secretary
House of Commons
O’callaghan
McCann
First Salmon From Penobscot Breaks Ice Era
The first salmon of the season was caught on the Penobscot River in Bangor Maine marking the earliest opening of the season and the first recorded catch with ice still in the river. The event is expected to draw sportsmen from other states to the region.
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Bangor
Penobscot
Paris dramatist M Charles Doucet dies at 83
Paris reports the death of Charles Camille Doucet the noted French dramatic author and permanent secretary of the French Academy. He was found in his bed at noon and died around 4 am. He was 83 years old.
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Paris
Charles Camille Doucet
French Academy
Income tax decision pending from Supreme Journal
Starbeeron reports that on April 1 the Supreme Journal of the United States had not yet decided the income tax issue. The article notes the delay in issuing a ruling and provides no final decision or outcome.
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Starbeeron
Supreme Journ of the
United States
Carry Arms. Cuban insurgent support by armed ships
A Mexican fishing bark reports two unknown armed boats in the Gulf of Mexico. The vessels gave no reply when hailed and fled, fueling theories they may aid the Cuban revolution while pirates manned by renegade Cubans are said to row along South American coasts.
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ST. Louis
City of Mexico
Gulf of Mexico
Gulf
South America
Torpedo Boat to Aid Cuban Insurgents
Officials say a prominent eastern shipbuilder will supply the Cuban insurgents with a torpedo boat to destroy Spanish war vessels in Cuban waters. Spain reportedly aware and has notified the State Department.
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Washington
Cuba
Cuban
State Department
Deputy Pierce Seen as Likely Boston Police Commissioner
The Post's exclusive story on Deputy Superintendent Pierce becoming Police Commissioner Whiting’s successor sparked wide talk at the State House. Governor Greenhalge said the report was unauthorized, yet the idea a trained, honest department officer should lead the force remains popular.
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the Post
Pierce
Whiting
State House
Boston
Executive Department
Post
Greenhalge
Police Board
Commonwealth
Chimney Collapse Kills Roxbury Youth at Home
Henry J. Chadwick a 16 year old resident of 44 Zeigler Street Roxbury was killed when a chimney fell on him while he beat a carpet on the roof. The accident occurred last evening and the Medical Examiner was notified.
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Henry J. Chadwick
Zeigler Street
Roxbury
Chadwick
Wraper
Medford Boiler Inspector Fatally Wounds Himself
Edwin A. Tenney aged 47 a leading New England boiler inspector attempted suicide this afternoon firing three bullets. One bullet pierced near the heart glanced into his lung and internal hemorrhages have begun with recovery deemed unlikely.
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Medford
Edwin A. Tenney
New England
Mr. Tenney
Furness dies after Pawtucket throat cut suicide attempt
Joseph Fur ness who slashed his wife in Pawtucket and then wounded himself died at Rhode Island Hospital at 1 30 PM. His wife is expected to recover.
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Providence
Joseph Furness
Pawtucket
Rhode Island Hospital
Harvard Crew Reorders Lineup Amid Coaching Shuffle
Harvard varsity rowing shows frequent lineup changes as Bullard takes stroke and Fennessy sits at No. 7 while Lewis fills No. 4. Coach Watson away, Manning and Webb dropped, Yale coach Derby Rogers to guide senior crew. Junior and freshman crews also report reshuffles and new coaching with Kidder coaching freshmen.
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Fennessy
Hollister
Stevenson
Watriss
Cambridge
Lewis
Jennings
Shepard
Damon
Watson
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Republicans Control Hartford City Council Majority Formed
Hartford voters cast 6524 of 13900 total ballots in city elections. Republicans won three Aldermen seats while Democrats took five. The board now holds six Republican and two Democratic hold-overs, giving Republicans control, with the Common Council at 17 Republicans to 15 Democrats.
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Conn
Common Council
Olneyville Mills Wage Demands Ahead of Meeting
Textile workers at Olneyville woollen and worsted mills press for restoration to pre cut wages after last year s reduction. Atlantic mills weavers producing dress goods also plan to seek old pay scales at a meeting tonight.
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Providence
Olneyville
Atlantic
Colonel Edgerly's Succession in Springfield Fire Board
F. E. Knight nominated as fire commissioner to succeed the late Colonel Edgerly. Ex-Lieutenant Governor Haile reappointed to the board. Mayor Long named ex-Governor Robinson city solicitor succeeding ill health resigning ex-Mayor Kendrick.
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Mass
F. E. Knight
Colonel Edgerly
Haile
Long
Robinson City Solicitor
Kendrick
April Fools Day Bicycle Events Draw City Crowd
A lively Boston scene features Professor Wilmot demonstrating a unicycle at Back Bay Fens with crowds and amateur photographers. The day includes pool and whist at the Press Club, theater trips to Chelsea, and a bicycle party from the Post office. Reports of Berle quadruplet trailers and early gaits at Framingham show lively cycling interest along with bowling scores from the Massachusetts club and notes on historic bicycle origins. Captain Harrie Walker schedules P. C. C. runs for Sundays in April.
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Curbstone
Press Club
Malden
Mattapan
Providence
Chelsea
Winnisimmet Club
Academy of Music
Prime Minister Edges Buck Massie In Greenbriar Stakes
Nashville spring meet opens with the Greenbriar stakes at one mile worth 2500. Prime Minister wins by a short neck over Buck Massie after a bold stretch run. Diggs fades to third. Other races see Mollie B and Vesper win their events with leading times listed.
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Tenn
Diggs
Prime Minister
Buck Massie
Cassin
Mollie B
Pien
Uncle Luke
Vesper
Nancy T
Imp. Sugar
Anna Mayes
Red John
Dora Wood
Tom Elmore
Clamp Une
Probasco
Leonell
Kate G
Marble Rock
New England Base Ball Association Forms Anew
Nashua New Hampshire April 1 stockholders meeting reports progress toward securing 1000 dollars with 700 pledged. Charles B Collins temporary president George Clarkson secretary five member committee to draft incorporation papers and by laws for permanent organization.
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N. H
New England Baseball Association
Norton
Charles 8. Collins
George Clarkson
Charles J. Hamblett
Fred Whittemore
Charles 8. Russell
John P. Goggin
Alpine Polo Team Wins Salem Tournament Final
About 500 spectators watched the North Street Rink as the Alpines defeated the Clovers 4 to 3 in the playoff game. The Alpines clinched the Salem amateur polo tournament title by winning the final tie remainder of the regular season.
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Salem
North Street
Alpines
Clovers
Hach
Sastred Eiiver Bate
Baseball news and player moves across New England
Captain Davis praises Bannon in the South while Morgan practices with Sweeney. Beckley and Saunders show strong form and Saunders buys land in South Louisville. Numerous pitchers train. Phila, Boston, St. Louis lead counts. Pratt recalls 1872 Forest Citys game and Anson’s incredible home run. New Bedford, Pawtucket, Lewiston roster moves and league plans noted.
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New Yorks
Bannon
South
Morgan
Nashuas
Charlie Sweeney
Franklins
Warrens
East Cambridge
John Haley
Lambert Street
Beckley
Pittsburg
Ban Saunders
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Smith
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Brooklyn
Chicago
Cleveland
Kid” Gleason
Orioles
Hemming
Ay” Pratt
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Rockford
Ill
Anson
Adrian C
Dave’ Foutz
Boston Batting Boosted. UNC Beats Team in College Game
Boston held by North Carolina until the sixth inning, when NC rallied as Stivetts pitched for Boston. Final score shows Boston 20 02 56 17 NC 10 11 000 10. Hits: Boston 18, UNC 6. Errors: Boston 6, UNC 10. Batteries Wilson Nichols Stivetts Ganzel versus Stephens Oldham.
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N. C
University of North Carolina
Bostons
Stivetts
Boston
North Carolina
University of N. C
Wilson
Nichols
Ganzel
Stephens
Oldham
Pirates Batted a Victory Over Washington
In Charleston on April 1 Pittsburg beat Washington 7 to 1 after a sixth inning rally. Errors and long hits carried six runs across as Pittsburg built a lead, Washington failed to capitalize with men on base in subsequent innings. Player notes include stocksdale McGuire Jordan Hart and Sugden.
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S. C
Senators
Pittsburg
Pittsburgs
Washington
Batternstocksdale
Coogan
Mercer
McGuire
Jordan
Hart
Sugden
Orioles Dominate Braves In Easy Win
Orioles defeated Atlanta at a sunny Georgia ballpark with strong batting and steady pitching. Baltimore plated multiple runs while Atlanta managed a lone score. final line shows Orioles ahead 11 to 1 in a decisive early season game.
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Atlanta
Orioles
Atlantas
Baltimore
Contested Purse Details Hover Over Suffolk Boxing Row
The letters reveal two purse figures for Connolly and Fenton at the Suffolk Athletic Club, with a $300 set for Connolly and a $200 set for Fenton, suggesting double deals and financial motives. Names include Eddie Connolly, Paddy Fenton, J Kellihers, John A Kelher, Griffo, Corbett, and Jack McGee, with mentions of the California Athletic Club and Union Bicycle Club.
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Paddy Fenton
Suffolk Athletic Club
California Athletic Club
Fenton
Connolly
Boston
Union Bicycle Club
J. Kelliher
John A. Keliher
J. Kellihers
J. Kelihers
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Isaac W. McArthur
Kid Mulligan
Office of the Post
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Charles L. Clark
al Tyrrell
Cambridgeport
Suffolks
Tyrrell
Connecticut
Jack McGee
Rob Roy
Horseracing Notes From Fleetwood Park and New England Breeders
Billy Lakeland sends Hornpipe half mile in 55 seconds while Dangerous with Taral up clocks 56. John Driscoll trains top stock at Fleetwood Park New York and owns several noted horses. The New England Trotting Horse Breeders Association meets in Boston Sept 24 27. Alsultan is a premier stallion in Piscataquis County Maine. Ed A Tipton eyes Beulah dam of Early Bird and other fast lines. Fantasy is praised as potential turf queen and Klamath seen as a standout. Bucksport Maine eyed for a half mile track as Alix and Saladin were bought at auction.
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Taral
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N. Y
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el Capitan
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Early Bird
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Russell to Meet Ryan for Cue Championship Match
Joe Russell accepts Ryan's challenge for the cue and pool title after his Salem match with Webber on April 1 18. He proposes a $100 side bet and aims to hold the bout at Murray and Irwin's rooms for 1000 points across five nights at $200 per night, with Friday evening as the arranging date.
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Ryan
Webber
Salem
Murray & Irwin
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