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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1901
Page
10
The Pi etas of Harvard plan a grand production of The Viking with hopes to surpass last year’s Campaigners. The Norse mariner seeks to win his love by discovering America and exploring the new world, with dramatic scenes across stages and seas.
Notman stages a three act comic opera The Viking with characters like Huribourt Turker Gee-Wotta Fake and Jessor Hasafad. They are buried in rock by a medicine man and later a blast frees them revealing Leif Ericsson statue on Commonwealth avenue. A foreign nobleman arouses Back Bay interest.
A Harvard Law class production blends medieval and modern scenes with Norsemaidens and Back Bay belles. Leif Ericsson wooes Sylvia while the Duke of Deadbroke schemes with Count Ubard. Dress rehearsal Tuesday. formal presentation Friday night amid catchy solos and lively dancing.
General M. Clay, famed abolitionist and duelist, fights a sheriff posse at Whitehall in Madison County to resist serving a civil writ for his daughter. Amid gunfire he barricades in his den, claiming vendetta. His bodyguards retreat and deputies fire in fear as the old man, armed and blinded, defends his mansion.
The Hull Massachusetts Yacht Club special committee declares only one race will be sailed next September in Massachusetts Bay for the Lawson cup, inviting Shamrock Independence possibly Constitution, with Lawson adding two more classes for yawls and footers. Sailors expect many entrants though time allowances are dropped for fishing craft to avoid disputes.
The Milk Producers' Union led by A B Ward rejects contractors proposals after long talks. A wave of support from N J Batchelder boosts resolve as negotiations fail and the war continues. Producers anticipate impact on Boston milk supply.
North Brookfield April 5 A determined effort by local milk producers aims to halt milk shipments to Boston and other markets. The plan shows strong early results with a large anticipated reduction tomorrow. H B B Cummings handles 2000 cans for butter, as output from here drops from 300 to 8 cans daily. West Brookfield drops to 14 of 30, Warren shipments shrink to 72, and 600 cans to Sar are cut.
Governor Crane sent his first veto of 1901 to the Legislature yesterday and the veto was sustained by a vote of 8 to 141. The bill would have paid Andrew Scott Spenmen $500 a year and provided back pension to 1895 through the Boston mayor.
Toronto report says Jack McClelland of Pittsburg stopped Ole Oleson of Chicago in the sixteenth round of a scheduled twenty round Crescent Athletic Club bout. McClelland led from the start and floored Oleson three times in the final stanza.
Louisville police chief Hager voiced skepticism about the Kid McCoy versus Peter Maher boxing bout set for April 29. He said he does not approve the contest and is unsure if he can prevent it.
The article reports a proposed yacht race series starting off Boston Light with multiple classes including 65-footers, 90-footers and schooners. Prizes include 1000 for yawls and 760 for 65-footers. Aisla, Brunhilde and Vigilant are noted among existing cup contenders with new entries planned from New York and other yards.
Dun's Review notes a steadier trade tone this week with more gains than losses across lines. It cites prompt collections, building contracts boosting allied industries, rising metals and rail earnings, and a strong pig iron outlook despite some price weaknesses in cotton and textiles.
A severe April blizzard in northwest Kansas disrupts the Orleans and Stands branch of the Burlington line. A train carrying mail and freight is trapped near M mall as towns like Birc ity and St. Francis report deep distress from fuel shortages and prolonged isolation.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a clear, practical cure for catarrh in the head throat or bronchial tubes. It claims the tablets provide controlled ingredients like Felucyptol Hydrastin Guaicol and antiseptic components, offering immediate relief and avoiding secret formulas. Drugstores sell full packages at 50 cents.
Prices ruled high and demand remained heavy as copper stocks moved up yesterday. Brokers posted books and canceled sell orders ahead of Monday opening, with U S Mining Adventure Baltic and other issues trading above prior closes. Rumors of consolidations and market squeezes affected Amalgamated and related stocks while traders eye a potential big boom.
Express thieves stole a wagon and horse from C. E. Mahurn at 56 Dustin Street while it stood at Beach and Knapp. The wagon was later recovered near Gainsboro Street on St Stephen Street, but its contents including dress goods shoes and other articles were gone.
Last evening the Boston Drug Clerks Social and Benevolent Association held a meeting at Sr. Paine Memorial Hall and prepared for their annual ball to be staged there next week.
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