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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1894
Page
5
Notables including President Cleveland and Sir Julian Pauncefote attend the North Carolina senator's funeral. A Senate committee, pallbearers, and a packed gallery accompany the ceremonies as the procession moves to the Pennsylvania station.
In Washington the House adopted resolutions for General Slocum's death and awaited Senate messages on Senator Vance. It reassembled to attend Vance's funeral in North Carolina, with a House committee named to accompany the remains. Speaker Crisp announced adjournment until tomorrow as a mark of respect.
Washington reports focus on whether a new trial for the late case will be granted amid House expulsion debates. Kentucky Congressman Breckinridge faces moral scrutiny as hints of inquiries into members' morals surface, tied to Miss Pollard and Miss Mary Desha.
A Washington despatch quotes Miss Madeline Pollard after a verdict in her favor. She thanks the press, says she will avoid publicity and sensational events, and prefers labor and patience for any literary aims rather than stage or lecture offerings.
In Washington on April 16 the Women's Protective League moves to expel Representative Breckinridge of Kentucky. House rules route the resolutions to the privileges and elections committee. A judiciary committee member says the action is civil not criminal and the House is unlikely to act.
The house debates Sullivan amendments to a local self government bill. Amendments seek to place saloon control under the commission rather than police and require voter approval in Fall River. After threats of obstruction and lengthy remarks, the main question passes 123 to 49 with Sullivan amendments failing 114 to 40. It is described as the hottest day of the session.
The joint committee on judiciary reports bills to reform jury lists and juror service in Suffolk, while harbor and public lands panel weighs Cape Cod Ship Canal extension. House rules stir talks of a Republican caucus to raise yeas and nays, with delays and potential roll calls. Cronan of Suffolk seeks power for grade crossing abolition commissioners to assess freight facilities at Heath Street station Roxbury and ensure swift work on road repairs.
In Fall River on April 16 excitement runs high as aldermen fail to grant liquor licenses. A rift forms when Alderman Featherston joins with Republicans, blocking any action tonight. Expect renewed meeting tomorrow as factions accuse corruption and seek party unity.
The Washington Village Improvement Association met in Harrison Hall and voted to petition the West End road for better service. A line of cars from Washington Village to the Highlands via Swett Street is proposed. A committee was appointed to approach road officials.
The Bos tonians premiere The Maid of Plymouth at Tremont Theatre last evening to a large audience. The new opera by Clay M Greene and Pearsal Thorne mixes colonial humor with a modern burlesque tone. Margaret Reid Mona Cleary Bertha Waltzinger Jessie Bartlett Davis and Eugene Cowles headline a mixed reception performance with engaging but imperfect vocal work. The show runs through the week with an extra matinee on Thursday.
The London Sports burlesque company opened at the Lyceum yesterday to a good attendance. The program featured a farce A High Old Time with a lively mix of songs, dances, and specialties. Notable acts include Beeson and Fox, Lolo Voniere French songs, the Dixon brothers, Tot Guichard, Eddie Edwards, Burt Hart, Morton and Revelle, and a twelve girl march finale.
Hoyt satire draws packed house as Alice Evans shines as Bossy and Tim Murphy delivers a droll Maverick Brander. John Marshall as Captain Fairleigh Bright, with James Horan Mat Snyder and others in Farmers' Alliance roles. The play runs this week only.
Boston theatergoers praise Keiths new house as weekly specialty acts outshine prior offerings. This week features Millocker Beggar Student with Milton Aborn as Ollendorf, Bijou Opera Company support, and a fountain by Charles Dunlap. Vaudeville includes Hughey Doherty, Alice Raymond, Raymon Moore, Jigg the clown, Ryan and Richfield, Kelly and Ashby, Albertus and Bertam, and William Rowe.
Tony Pastor headlines a lively show with J. W. Kelly, Ward and Vokes, Lottie Gilson, and the Lynn sisters. Mazuz and Abacco, the Rogers brothers, McAvoy and May, and Matthews and Harris perform humorous sketches and musical numbers for a bustling, well received program.
The Austin and Stone's Museum features Professor Welton's educated cats in a full show with a cat house scene and morning routines. The program includes boxing monkeys, a monkey pianist, vaudeville acts, and a cast led by Vanderdecken and Peter Von Jummel, with stage direction by Maurice Pike.
The Kentucky Rosebud charmed audiences with three round sparring exhibitions against local boxers at the Howard Atheneum. The bill also featured Fatty Langtry and Miss Gussie Freeman, Richmond and Glenroy, and a large burlesque company with music, dancing, and acts, running from 11 am to 11 pm.
George Dixon and partner Jack Lynch headlined a Palace Theatre show in Boston with a top sparring display and strong supporting acts. The lineup featured Dixon and Lang, Murphy and McCoy, Nellie Seymour, the Patterson brothers, Byron and Evans, Burns and Burns, Miss Burns on two banjos, Kitty Nelson, Prodigal Daughter, and Proto the fairy dancer.
Spectators filled Washington and Dover streets yesterday afternoon and evening to hear verdicts expected on The Flying Dutchman play. The tale, ancient and enduring, centers on a Dutch skipper haunted by his legend and fate.
The Cambridge Club held ladies night with about 150 members and guests. President E B Hale presided with Judge J W Hammond Hon J M W Hall George Allison Jabez Fox and Frank A Hill as speakers. Germania Orchestra and Beacon Male Quartet performed.
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