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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1892
Page
2
The piece urges investors to seize the chance to buy stock in the Lone Star Cotton Picker Company. It asserts the machine’s value is proven and visible at 31 Milk St Boston, warning that the opportunity is fleeting and action is required to gain potential income and opulence.
The House debated wool tariff policy with Mr North and Mr Springer cited, arguing tariffs fail to shield domestic prices and calling for freer foreign wool. The five minute rule limited discussion as Burrows sought to strike free list language. A bill to bar Chinese entry passed 179 to 42 as debate on immigration proceeded.
Boston critics review the Kendals in Katherine Kavanagh at the Hollis Street Theatre and the company at the Globe Theatre. The drama centers on Reginald Howley seeking revenge on Mrs Kavanagh, with strong performances by Mr and Mrs Kendal, J. K. Dodson, Nellie Campbell and others. The article notes high artistic achievement and upcoming Still Waters Run Deep and Mr Potter of Texas at nearby venues.
The Duff opera company presented The Queen's Mate last night with uneven reviews. Principal performers included Helen Bertram as Anita and Bettina Gerard as Inez, with Pe drillo played by John J. Maffael and Inigo by Richard F. Carroll. The chorus showed spirit, the Amazon march impressed, and Miss Gussie Cogan’s Spanish dance drew praise. Shows run at Tremont this week with matinees on Fast Day and Saturday.
A C Gunter has written many plays and books and earned substantial wealth. From a popular standpoint he is a successful man. His works are sensational in nature, though the excerpt ends before a final assessment.
The Cadi a two act comedy set in Owl Creek is staged at Grand Opera House Boston last night. R J Dustan plays The Cadi: editor postmaster justice of the peace and Owl Creek Bicycle Club president delivering Nye style humor. Miss Lizzie Collier as post mistress and Miss Maggie Deane as Knickerbocker boy deliver notable bits with Miss Jennie Goldthwaite and others in colorful Western roles. The act two quartet and last act costumes and scenery receive special praise with matinees listed for Tuesday Thursday and Saturday.
The Bowdoin Square Theatre hosted Tuxedo last night with a familiar, farce filled program. Stars Thatcher Doughedty Marble Frillman impressed as did John A. Coleman in song and dance. Mamie Gilroy dancing and Ida Fitzhugh’s singing drew praise as the ensemble delivered an engaging show. An extra matinee is planned for Fast Day, Thursday, April 7.
The Rentz Laniley Novelty and Burlesque Company filled the Howard Athe num last night with a spring engagement. The show opened with Follies of Man and featured Whittey and Leonard James II Hoey Lottie Elliot among notable acts. A Feather Dance by the troupe’s prettiest members and the Nautch Girl burlesque closed the program.
The Palace Theatre featured Frank McNish and his vaudeville troupe in a widely praised show. The audience cheered each act with Cyrene’s Spanish dances drawing special acclaim during the evening performance marking the act as a season highlight.
Magnificent business ruled yesterday at Stone and Shaw's house as Pittsburg and New York athletic ladies contested for the American championship and a $500 prize. The weeklong stay featured Namrogs in a cabinet act, J C Armond with trained dogs, Miss Mella Morton, Kiniwa on the slack wire, and the Isabellas among Italian musicians. The theatre offered two strong specialty shows led by Richmond and Glenroy, Kelly and Bertha, Dryden and Mitchell, Ed Chrissie, Ella Fay, and the Wood-Travellie trio.
A Boston Museum audience witnessed the last performance of The Princess of Erie with three more showings. Advance seats for The Outoro on Thursday afternoon April 7 show strong demand. Little Emily opens Monday April 11 and runs through Holy Week. Homespun fun and The Country Circus at the Boston Theatre illustrate city folk’s appetite for lively, natural, entertaining comedy.
Stage display reports additional Thursday matinee for Fast Day with Jane and curtain raiser Chums at Columbia Theatre. Miss Johnstone Bennett praised for playing the ambitious waiting maid and next week’s profitable engagement ends. Neil Burgess Circus at Park Theatre drew a large crowd with improved pacing and popular circus features. Wednesday includes The County Fair matinee.
A catalog of travel books and literary works reviewed in brief. It highlights Shepp's Photographs of the World with its broad geographic scope, two happy years in Ceylon, More Sabbaths by Sir James Fitz James Stephen, a study of William Gilmore Simms by William P. Trent, That Angelic Woman by James M. Ludlow, and Marriage and the Home in the Astime Series by John L. Brandt.
Wood Harmon & Co announce a new loop electric railroad connecting an unnamed suburb between Atlantic and Wollaston Heights with Wollaston and Atlantic stations and the $10,000 station under construction. The line runs near Quincy Bay beaches, offering five minute rides to the beach and three stations, with a grass central track and a special car. West End electric service is planned to reach Neponset River this year, linking to Boston later. The Wollaston Park beach and new property will attract many passengers, with the loop costing about $10,000.
More than 150 members of the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company gathered at the arms at Faneuil Hall. Commander J Henry Taylor led the meeting and announced the anniversary sermon to be delivered by Rev. George A Gordon. An ode will be written by James Jeffrey Roche. A committee was named to plan the anniversary with officers and staff including Sul livan Fottler Hall Davis Spaulding Bailey Hayes and Peak.
Providence April 4 Young Men's Republican Club hosted Secretary Tracy for a banquet with 1140 covers. Tracy praised Senator Aldrich and the Republican program, forecast a Republican victory in Rhode Island, and lauded naval policy and national development. The event featured Gov Ladd Lt Gov Stearns and other officials with a large crowd and speeches.
The court reels at news of Duke Ludwig’s engagement to Fraulein Clara Heese. His morganatic marriage to his late wife ended only four months ago, delaying remarriage until after mourning ends in June. The ceremony is rumored for June 21, the duke’s 51st birthday, with Fraulein Heese nearing 50.
Springfield April 4 Colonel M. W. B. Edgerly of this city says he will not permit his name to go before the State convention as a candidate for a delegates at large slot to the Democratic National Convention.
Washington on April 4 saw the University of Pennsylvania lose to the home team with a score of 12 to 3. The game featured strong play by Washington players and solid defense to seal the victory.
Fragmented OCR lists Crow whiskey price per gallon at 63 cents in Galion and dock rates, with unclear additional figures for BLANCHARD V4 RRAR and a hall related entry. Readable items include a price reference and possible dock or facility charge, but details are incomplete.
Early yesterday Salmon River overflowed its banks flooding Dundee in Huntingdon county. Ice broke up and carried the steamer Grenada a mile below Dundee while the Fort Covington bridge and the Grand Trunk railway bridge were forced along by the ice. Traffic on the Grand Trunk between Fort Covington and Massena is suspended. The Yamaska River bridge on the Old Southeastern branch line was carried away by the ice jam last night.
Jerry Sulli van of Worcester and Eddie Burke of the city fought ten rounds to a draw before 500 spectators at the Metropole this evening. Sullivan strained a wrist in the eighth round. Corbett of California and Jim Dailey of Philadelphia gave a splendid exhibition, with Corbett asserting he could beat Sullivan.
Last night in Union Hall the Kneisel concert featured Ernst Perabo in a Beethoven and Brahms program with Novacek Schulz and Schroeder. Critics praised the sextet and quartet, and lauded Perabo’s refined tone and ensemble blending. The review notes the New York Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming Boston performance and a Meiona recital by Mr and Mrs Georg Henschel.
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