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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1909
Page
7
Official figures released in Newport Rhode Island show the Birmingham with reciprocating engines used less coal per day than its turbine powered sisters Chester and Salem during a 2000 mile test run. On Monday the trio will begin a 24 hour full speed run. Salem crew offer to bet 5000 that Salem will outpace the others in speed.
Judge Schafer of Flemington New Jersey claims a miracle cure for kidney liver and stomach troubles based on a formula he published through a newspaper. The remedy blends Cardamom Compound Aromatic Elixir Salvado Compound and is to be taken with water and meals. Drug firms report increased demand and fresh supplies to meet orders.
Two hundred ice dealers in Massachusetts met at the American House and reported the season’s crop fell short of expectations. They noted central and southern fields failed, northern Massachusetts had ample supplies from New Hampshire, and prices would be left to supply and demand. Officers elected at the banquet included President William Wood, Vice-President J. Q. Bennett, Executive Committee M. S. Coolidge, J. E. Kimball, Roland W. Hopkins, with O. S. Hayward re-elected secretary and treasurer.
In a Boston Superior Court equity session, Mrs. Haskell sought modification of her ex-husband Samuel C. L. Haskell's divorce to permit visits with her son at a military school in Billerica. The hearing revealed new disclosures including Haskell's remarriage and alleged limitations on his former wife's access to their child. Judge Richardson reserved decision.
The will of Charles R. Adams of New Bedford Mass grants Derry New Hampshire as residuary legatee. After relatives receive their share from a $3000 estate, the remainder funds are to be used by the town to build good roads.
An automobile owned by Mrs Ogden Goelet and driven by a chauffeur struck and injured a street sweeper on Fifth Avenue today. The incident involves only the vehicle and its two occupants.
Classified item listing for a mahogany serving table with enclosed base priced at 50.00 and a mahogany dining chair described as full leather.
Olin Downes reviews a Boston debut of Le Jongleur de Notre Dame under Miss Garden and a cast including Mr. Gilbert and Mr. Dufranne. The 14th century legend unfolds in Cluny with a hungry juggle r, miracles, and a Vilgin scene, ending in a divine blessing. The piece blends Gregorian chants with folk tunes and features praised chorus.
Judge Richardson of the Superior Court rules Revere may assign printing contracts to any firm, despite the Allied Printers' Union label controversy. The bill by John G. Pirie and others sought to stop the town from using Ernest H. Pierce for the 1908 town report, arguing Pierce had no right to bear the union label on town prints.
Two operas staged by the Manhattan company feature Massenet s La Navarraise and Leoncavallo s I Pagliacci. Mile. Gerville-Reache delivers a standout performance as Anita, while Mr Walles and Mlle Zeppilli support strong casts in a climactic emotional whirl.
In a rare religious event the Pilgrim Congregational Church at Uphams Corner Dorchester hosted a joint Lord's Supper service. Congregations from Pilgrim and Romsey Congregational Stoughton Street Baptist Baker Memorial Methodist Episcopal and St John's Universalist shared a common communion table last night.
Madame Marcella Sembrich revisits St Petersburg after twelve years to sing Monday night at the Imperial Italian Opera where she long held favor with local audiences.
An evening rendition of La Traviata used last week's cast with Mr. Toccani replacing Mr. Costantino. Mme Tetrazzini, though still indisposed, delivered a moving Violetta and ended with a genuine cough absence. A huge audience greeted her return with strong applause.
Mr. Hammerstein announces a Boston visit next season with the intention to stage Strauss Elektra there for the first time. The announcement signals a major regional premiere and confirms plans for a major operatic production reaching a new audience.
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