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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1898

Page

6

War Talk in Congress on Cuba and Maine Crisis

Senators and representatives push for immediate action over Spain after the Maine disaster. Speakers including Perkins and Mantle urge Cuban independence and a strong U S response, while Clay emphasizes diplomacy and South risk in war. Debates proceed as the sundry civil bill is read and resolutions on casualties and Cuban policy move.

Washington Senate Perkins California Spain Maine Ay. Ir. Clay Georgia South Mantle Montana Cuba Rawlins Utah Congress Mr. Clay Foraker Ohio Clay United States Mr. Perkins Committee On Foreign Relations Friends Madrid Sagasta Grout Rep Republic of Cuba House of Representatives United States of America

Senate debates weaken forest land reserve amendment

The sundry civil appropriation bill was taken up as the committee's amendment to fund Union building purchase was defeated. A lengthy discussion followed on suspending the Feb 2 1897 executive order to reserve lands in Wyoming Utah Montana Washington Idaho and South Dakota as forest reserves.

Union Wyoming Utah Montana Washington Idaho South Dakota Chandler Rep N. H Teller Col Wilson Wash Stewart Nev Shoup Senate

Dean's Ointment Promises Permanent Skin Relief

An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a sovereign remedy for all skin itchiness and claims instant relief and lasting cure for eczema across the body.

Dean

Reed Rebukes Galleries Over War Bill Clash in House

In a heated session Speaker Reed threatened to clear the galleries after loud applause for Democrats during Bailey’s speech on a temporary fortifications bill. The measure grants the President power to erect fortifications in emergencies with owner consent, amid debates on Cuba and the Spanish conflict.

Clay Georgia Fitzgerald McKinley Bailey Reed Mr. Perkins California Woodford Lee Weyler United States Cuba Representative Bailey Washington Spain Sailey Cannon Committee On Foreign Relations District of Columbia House Board of Inquiry Maine Livingston Dem Committee On Appropriations Senate Chief of Engineers Steele Rep Indiana Jentz Ohio Williams Mississippi Committee On Foreign Affairs Foreign Affairs Committee Maddocks Poe Boston War Department Congress Mr. Bailey

Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Proclaimed Health Builder

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as vital for busy workers. It claims to strengthen digestion, purify blood, energize nerves and muscles, and prevent disease. A New Orleans user testifies to relief from dyspepsia and fatigue after treatment, with pellets recommended for constipation.

Dr. Pierce Jos. Henderson Dirklun Josephine Street New Orleans

Weak spot in your system and a health remedy claim

A promotional piece asks readers to identify a personal weakness and promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure for indigestion and fatigue. It cites testimonials from Mrs. M. McMahon and Mrs. J. W. Connor praising renewed health and vigor, asserts blood purification and digestion aid, and warns to obtain only the genuine product.

M. McMahon Sumpter St Brooklyn Duffy J. W. Connor Fitchburg Mass

At the Play and Society Snippets

In light theater chatter from Cincinnati Enquirer and Tit-Bits, cheerful banter about crowns and hair is paired with playful stage banter. Miss Sniffen laments Juliet’s fate while Mr Kippax jokes about the actress’s tears and pretend tragedy.

Kippax Juliet Miss Sniffen Mr. Kippax

Man From Mexico receives rousing Boston welcome at Park Theatre

Comedian Willie Collier and Louise Allen headline a Park Theatre revival of The Man From Mexico. The show elicits hearty audience laughter as plot unfolds from a Tenderloin hotel arrest to a prison scene and a Mexican guise climax. Collins and Allen praised for lively performances with Arbuckle Mason and Mulkins in supporting roles. Patriotism surges with Uncle Sam finale and military guests in attendance. The Grand Opera House presents Verdi Il Trovatore with Lane Ladd Murray Clarke Ling acclaimed by a large crowd.

Willie Collier Louise Allen Boston Park Theatre Mexico Tenderloin Fitzhugh Majors Collier Pitzhugh Miss Allen Maclyn Arbuckle Dan Mason Katherine Mulkins Grand Opera House Boston Lyric Opera Company Clara Lane Hattie Belle Ladd J. K. Murray W. H. Clarke Richie Ling Ti Trovatore Erminie

Esmeralda Revival Shines at Castle Square Theatre

The Castle Square Theatre stock company revived Esmeralda to strong acclaim with Horace Lewis as Elbert Rogers J H Gilmour as Dave Hardy and Mary Sanders as Esmeralda Lizzie Morgan Nora Desmond Maude Odell and others turning in notable performances The Bowdoin Square offers Leah the Forsaken with a strong cast led by Fanny McIntyre and E L Snader Next week Davy Crockett appears with matinee schedule unchanged.

Castle Square Theatre Esmeralda Castle Square Theatre Stock Company Horace Lewis North Carolina Elbert Rogers J. H. Gilmour Dave Hardy Mary Sanders Lizzie Morgan Lydia Ann Maude Odell Nora Desmond Tony Cummings Estabrook Charles Mackay Jack Desmond Lucy Spinney Kate Desmond N. H. Fowler the Marquis J. L. Seeley George Drew Bowdoin Square Leah Bowdoin Square Theatre Lothrop Bowdoin Fanny MclIntyre E. L. Snader Nathan Caroline Cooke Madalena Carl Fey Lorenz Lorimer Johnstone Rudolf Kk. A. Page Herman William Cullington Ludwig Florence Hall Groschen

The Old Homestead Heads Toward Closing Week at Boston Theatre

Last night’s crowd filled the Boston Theatre for The Old Homestead in its third and final week. Denman Thompson played the Yankee farmer with steady vigor, drawing sympathy for his forgiving nature and strong family ties as the audience responded with fervent approval.

Old Homestead Boston Big Playhouse Denman Thompson

Papinta and Vaudeville Dazzle in Boston Spotlight

Papinta dazzled Boston audiences with rainbow lighting and mirrored effects, creating the illusion of a large dancing troupe. The piece praises her ongoing appeal and calls the show a major success. Also noted is Charles Dickson’s new farce An Undeveloped Bud featuring Grace George with strong lines and a curtain call. A biograph segment of marching pictures was a big hit.

Papinta Keith Boston Charles Dickson Grace George Dickson Johnstone Bennett

Howard Week Presents Notable Burlesque Bill with Robie's Cast

The Howard Show features Robie's Bohemian burlesquers headlining a strong bill. Star favorites include Billy B. Van Joe Fields Mark Woolley Joe Natus Flo Jansen Vevi Nobriga Heyth Ardell Amy Roberts Florence Hamilton Laura Martiere Emma Martiere and Dora Wiley Boston debut as alio leader. Also on stage are Millard and Alexander Finn and Finn Frances Aldworth Pongo Burto Chalk Saunders Harry and Fred Mayo Robert T. Tyrrell Mascot the clairvoyant horse and a vaudeville lineup including Parnaud family Hamilton and Villars three Cohorns Felix Fleming Higgins and Leslie Marion Blake Newsboys sextet Chevalier Mardo OConnell and Mack Joy and Clayton Fleming sisters Monsulla and Russell and the Johnsons.

Howard Robie Billy B. van Joe Fields Mark Woolley Joe Natus Flo Jansen Vevi Nobriga Heyth Ardell Amy Roberts Florence Hamilton Laura Martiere Emma Martiere Sweet Singer Maine Dora Wiley Boston Howard's Alio Millard and Alexander Finn Frances Aldworth Pongo Burto Chalk Saunders Harry Fred Mayo Robert T. Tyrrell Austin & Stone H. S. Maguire Parnaud Hamilton Villars Cohorns Felix Fleming Higgins Leslie Marion Blake Newsboys Chevalier Mardo O’connell Mack Joy Clayton Fleming Sisters Monsulla Russell Johnsons

The Hoosier Doctor on Tremont Stage Impresses Crowd

Digby Fell leads a strong company in The Hoosier Doctor at Tremont Theatre with Pell delivering a natural sympathetic country doctor portrayal. Stuart Robson stars as Lemuel Jacklin in Opie Read's tale of simple North Carolina folk and hillside life. The production stands as the marquee attraction with ample audience applause.

Tremont Theatre Digby Fell Nir Pell Stuart Robson Lemuel Jacklin North Carolina Opie Read Jacklins

Grand Theatre presents Fanchon the Cricket and Birth of Freedom

The Grand Theatre delivers a strong program featuring Katherine Rober in Fanchon the Cricket with a shadow dance encore. The curtain raiser The Birth of Freedom stars Lt. Harry Damon and J Gordon Edwards. Vaudeville adds John Weber German comedy Kittie Bingham Fred Harte Maud Scott and Hardy and Wheeler among others.

Grand Theatre Katherine Rober Fanchon Franklin Ritchie Landry William Healey Dadier E&. A. Summers Father Barhead Morris McHugh Old Fader Leonard Rowe Martineau Belle Gaffney Grace Hamilton Maud Scott Kittie Bingham Grand Theatre Stock Company Herbert A. Kenny Boston James K. Weane the Grand Harry Damon United States Navy J. Gordon Edwards Thomas F. Thomas George W. Watson Tom Bowlin Barney Hale Bos Alice Clifford Senorita Castrilla Mark Kent Joseph Donahue Thad West James Kk. Keane John Weber Fred Harte Hardy and Wheeler

Boston Theatre Opens Opera Season With Crowd Pledge

Yesterday morning the Boston Theatre drew enthusiastic crowds for the opera in English season inaugurating next Monday April 11 led by Tompkins. The opening bill features the Queen's Lace Handkerchief and Verdi Il Trovatore with eight performances planned alternating light and grand opera. To mark the inauguration each lady at the Wednesday matinee April 13 will receive a genuine Irish linen lace handkerchief as a souvenir.

Boston Tompkins

Sullivan Retains Fame at Columbia Theatre Show

John N Sullivan, twelve year world boxing champion, was warmly received at the Columbia Theatre last night. The crowd packed the house as Sullivan thanked fans after a long cheer. A lively musical farce A Trip Across the Ocean followed with Brownings and Petcher brothers contributing, Emma Carus rendering songs, Carmody juggling, and a final sparring wind up between Sullivan and Ed White.

Columbia Theatre John N. Sullivan Sullivan Nut Club South End John Brownings William and Edith Petcher Brothers Emma Carus Carmody Maude Detty Edith Murray Begley Lee Muldoon Fiddler Golden Trio Rolla Ed White

Richard Mansfield Sale Opens At Hollis Street Theatre

Richard Mansfield's advance sale of seats and boxes starts at 8 o'clock this morning at the Hollis Street Theatre. The theatre is closed this week due to Miss Arthur's illness, limiting performances.

Richard Mansfield Hollis Street Theatre Miss Arthur

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