Gadski and Farrar Win Grand Ovations
A detailed review of a Tristan and Isolde performance with Mme Gadski as Isolde, Schumann-Heink Brangaene, Burgstaller Tristan, and conducter Mr. Hertz. The reviewer praises Gadski's noble Isolde, Burgstaller’s capable Tristan, and Farrars strong reception, while noting some weaker elements from Van Rooy and Dippel and comparing to Puccini Butterfly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tristan and Isolde
Mme. Gadski
Isolde
Schumann-Heink
Brangaene
Burgstaller
Tristan
van Rooy
Kurwenal
Mr. Blass
King Marke
Messrs. Reiss
Bayer
Alfred Hertz
Train Hits Wagon. Dow Killed, Robinson Injured
A Newburyport woman Miss Carrie Dow was killed when the 5 o'clock train from Newburyport struck a wagon at Rocky Hill crossing. John Robinson also of Newburyport was badly hurt. The horse died on impact and the wagon was wrecked. Robinson is hospitalized with poor prospects of recovery.
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Amesbury
Newburyport
Rocky Hill Crossing
Carrie Dow
John Robinson
Tragedy as Train Strikes Car on Amesbury Road
Robinson and Miss Dow collide with a train near Amesbury after speeding down a steep hill between Newburyport and Salisbury. Flagman Stephen Green alerted the danger, but the wagon was crushed. Miss Dow was killed instantly and Robinson was injured, then transported to Newburyport.
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Robinson
Miss Dow
Newburyport
Salisbury
Amesbury
Stephen Green
Mr. Green
Chelsea Police Relief Association Ball at State Armory
The Chelsea Police Relief Association hosts its 15th annual ball at the newly dedicated State Armory in Chelsea. Captain FitzRoy Grover serves as general manager, Patrolman Henry Parsdhs as floor director, with a long staff of aides and a reception committee led by Lieutenant Corydon Hewey. Many guests from Boston and other police departments are expected.
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New State Armory
Chelsea
Police Relief Association
Aptain FitzRoy Grover
Henry T. Parsdhs
Milner H. Edgett
Nathan HE. Sanford
Charles H. Twombly
Thomas H. Gainard
W. H. Gaillac
Banker De Cordova Dead in New York Home
Alfred De Cordova, banker, died at his New York home after several days illness. The death occurred late tonight, extending the family's sorrow and terminating a noted financial career.
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Banker DE Cordova
New York
Alfred de Cordova
Boston welcomes Pauline Fredericks in The Girl in White
Boston gains another leading lady as Pauline Fredericks, a Boston girl, joins the Tremont company for The Girl in White. Her recent Rochester premiere drew high praise, and local fans expect a warm greeting as she takes the stage next week.
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Pauline Fredericks
Tremont Theatre
Boston
Geraldine’ Farrar
Tremorng
Miss Fredericks
Rochester
N. Y
Fredericks
Will of Eliza D. Dodge Bequeaths 90000 to Worcester Groups
The late Eliza D. Dodge bequeaths 90000 to Worcester institutions including the Art Museum Day Nursery City Library and multiple charities The estate valued at 200000 is probated while her husband Thomas H Dodge a retired patent lawyer remains alive and noted as among Worcester's wealthiest residents.
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Worcester
Eliza D. Dodge
Thomas H. Dodge
Art Museum
Day Nursery
City Library
Dodge
Centre Harbor Reunion in Bernice Hall Boston
The Centre Harbor Vacationists held their annual entertainment and banquet in Bernice Hall Broadway South Boston with a vacation theme In Vacation Time. Members recalled trips in New Hampshire as business men who spend summers at the resort gathered for brief addresses with William E B Cahill as toastmaster.
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Centre Harbor
MISS FARRARS SUCCESS In Madame Butterfly and Faust Debate
Miss Farrar headlines a stage and concert season noting strong success in Madame Butterfly while comparisons are drawn to her earlier Faust role. Critics emphasize her singing and acting range and the public reception.
Madame Butterfly At Metropolitan Opera Reviewed
The Metropolitan Opera company staged Madame Butterfly in a matinee yesterday with Miss Farrar in the title role and a cast including Suzuki, Kate Pinkerton, La Madre, La Cugina, and others. The reviewer notes alterations during chorus and orchestra and praises Farrar's fresh, engaging portrayal while criticizing occasional stiffness and crude moments amid strong overall interpretation.
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Metropolitan Opera Company
Cceececcesecess
Farrar Suzuki
Pba
Homer Kate Pinkerton
Lawrence la Madre
Evecsccesee
Poehlmann la
M. Muhlimann Yakuside
M. Dragoni Il Commissario Imperiale
Regue
UN Ufficiale del Registro
M. Navarini
Arturo Vigna
New York
Miss Farrar
Marguerite
Harvard Sophomores Defeat Freshmen In Lacrosse Opener
Harvard sophomores beat the freshmen 8 to 2 in the first interclass lacrosse game of the season on Soldiers Field yesterday afternoon.
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Harvard
Freshies
Soldiers Field
House Defeats Lighting Bill in Municipal Ownership Vote
The House defeated 104 to 60 a bill to let the public vote on buying gas and electric lighting plants after city council approval. The current law requires two-thirds approval by both city branches for two consecutive years. Worcester's Mr. O'Brien called the measure hoodwinking the people.
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O’brien
Worcester
Death by own action shocks Charlestown prison
Reuben Simmons 19 died by hanging in his Charlestown cell with a sheet tied to the door bar. It is the second self inflicted death at the prison in four days after George P. Dart hanged himself. Warden Bridges says preventing such acts is nearly impossible and notes guards cannot avert personal crisis. Simmons had escaped prior to two-year sentence for breaking and entering and is linked to the family of Prudence May Simmons.
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Charlestown
Reuben Simmons
George P. Dart
Dart
Bridges
Palmer
Simmons
Prudence May’ Simmons
Barefoot
Concord Reformatory
Bangor
Liverpool
Eng
Roxbury
Deer Island
Lieutenant de Medici Kills Himself in Florence
Marquis Bindo Peruzzi de Medici, 29, son of Simoni de Medici and Edith Story of Boston, was found dead in bed by his valet in Florence. He held a cavalry lieutenant commission, never married, and was known for social charm and sports. His mother was daughter of American sculptor William W. Story.
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Florence
Bindo Peruzzi de Medici
Edith Story
Boston
Medici
Europe
Simoni de Medici
Italy
William W. Story
Prince's Plan to Save Game at Sportsmen's Show
Professor Prince urged international cooperation for fish and game preservation across US and Canada noting prior failed thresholds. He cited roots in Root Grey conferences and potential creation of an international board to unify laws. The show also reported fly casting winners led by Francis A. Niccolls Jr. for distance and E Jacobus for accuracy and form.
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Prince
United States
Canada
Root
Lord Grey
Francis A. Niccolls, Jr
C. E. Jacobus
D. Chapman
E. Jacobus
H. al. Welch
Fred Robbins
L. Dana Chapman
W. P. Stevens
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Mme. Butterfly
Hertz’s
Mr. Dippel
Pinkerton
Faust
Mr. Scotti
Mme. Jacoby
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Puccini
Tosca
Butterfly
Chelsea Police Relief Association
Bernice Hall
WANS
Grassy
BY Olin Downes
Drugetetsa
Porter
SOPHS
Harvard Lacrosse
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Lieut. DE Medici
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