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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1894

Page

8

Death of McKenna Follows Lancaster Street Shooting

Frank J. McKenna dies at Massachusetts General Hospital from a bullet wound inflicted by Thomas Lomasney during a Lancaster street confrontation. McKenna, 19, had given a deposition naming Lomasney as the assailant. Lomasney, 21, already known to police, faces a manslaughter charge as details emerge from the home of Mrs. Maguire at 22 Lancaster street.

Frank J. McKenna Thomas Lomasney McKenna Massachusetts General Hospital Lomasney Lancaster Street Sargent Station 3 Cambridge Street Maguire Molly” Maguire

Harvard audience applauds Terence Phormio revival at Sanders Theatre

A refined crowd of leading classical students and Harvard officials gathered at Sanders Theatre Cambridge for the first performance of Terence Phormio. Governors Greenhalge and wife attended. actors received enthusiastic praise for authentic staging and vivid delivery while professors commended the students' earnest study and translation.

Sanders Theatre Cambridge Phormio Terence Governor Greenhalge Smith Geta Antipho Dorio Chremes Morgan

Criticism of Pharmio at Sanders Theatre Honors Ancient Comedy

Review lauds last night’s Pharmio for strong acting and faithful staging. Cast and setup echo Pompeian and Roman conventions with altars to Bacchus and a statue alignment, reflecting careful devotion to period accuracy.

Pompey Cesar Sanders Sophocles Quincy Bacchus

Agassiz School Dedication Highlights Liberty Education

The Agassiz Schoolhouse dedication in Jamaica Plain celebrated a noble civic aim with Mrs Edna Cheney and Dartmouth’s Rev William J Tucker among speakers. Students and teachers filled the event with art, music, and remarks on state responsibility in educating youth, praised by officials and visitors alike.

Edna D. Cheney Agassiz Jamaica Plain Tucker E. P. Seaver Wilton L. Currier Samuel B. Capen Louis.Agassiz Walter Gilman Page Elizabeth ©. Keller, M. D Master Gibson William D. Holmes DR. Tucker William J. Tucker Dartmouth

Antipho and Phedria in a Greek Comedy of Errors

The article reviews a stage cast for Phormio with Mr. Oliver as Antipho and Mr. Slater as Phedria aided by Geta the slave. It praises the performers, notes Dario the trader as unsympathetic, and outlines the plot involving two fathers, a secret marriage, and a music girl in need of funds from Dorio.

Mr. Noyes Geta Mr. Burton Demiphe Mr. Starek Chremes Mr. Oliver Antipho Mr. Slater Phedria Mr. Harris Dario Mr. Mather Sophrona Phantom Mr. Brice Senex Phormio Davos Demipho Rhodes Phanium Nausistrata Fhedria Dorio

Prologue to the WeW Revival with Translation by Greenough

The prologue for the revival, written by Professor J B Greenough, was recited by Mr Roberts of the graduate school. Greenough presents the purpose of the revival and explains the roles of those in charge, including his own translation of selections from Latin sources and Roscius by Tully.

J. B. Greenough Mr. Roberts Graduate School Yal Professor Wreenough Roscius Tully Wi

Where Is He Going Pearline Promotes Clean Home

A persuasive Pearline advertisement extols easy house cleaning allowing a man to hurry home without effort or mess. It contrasts past habits with present efficiency and warns against fake Pearline substitutes sold by peddlers and unscrupulous grocers.

Fames Pyle New York

Brighton High School Plans Near Completion

Plans for Brighton High School progress toward completion in the office of city architect Edmund M. Wheelwright. The project, described as near finish, centers on the triad site and outlines a major municipal school building.

Jove Diana Minerva Apollo Belvidere Washington Franklin Jefferson Lincoln Agassiz School Central School Burroughs and Brewer Edmund W. Wheelwright Hugh O'Brien Thomas N. Hart Brighton High School Edmund M. Wheelwright

Revered Rev Frank Haven Hinman Laid To Rest in South Boston

The throng filled Phillips Congregational Church on Broadway for the funeral of Rev. Frank Haven Hinman. Prominent ministers attended along with delegations from Dahlgren Post 2 G A R and the Woman's Relief Corps. Funeral rites included prayers, hymns, and remarks on Hinman’s patriotism and impact, with burial planned in East Homer New York.

Frank Haven Hinman South Boston Phillips Congregational Church Broadway W. T. Perrin Hinman Dr. Hinman Suffolk Conference of Congregational Ministers Fourth Presbyterian C. D. Chapman J. B. Dunn William H. Allbright A. H. Plumb Young Ladies’ Missionary Society Woman's Relief Corps Order Committee of Woman Voters Phillips Church Dahlgren Post 2 East Homer N.Y

Attempted train wrecks shake small New Hampshire town

A southbound freight train near Aston New Hampshire was forced into two cart wheels placed on the tracks causing damage to the engine headlight. Earlier in the week spikes and timber pieces were laid on the rails. Police Chief D E Clough leads the case with expected arrests as youths were seen nearby over five days.

Fiercest New Jersey Forest Fire Tore South Jersey

A massive forest fire near Bridgeton New Jersey, sparked by locomotive sparks near Dividing Creek, burned over fifteen miles of timber, destroyed three houses of Timothy Elmer and one of Joseph Facemire, and forced occupants to flee with narrow escapes. Authorities estimate losses around 75000 dollars.

Bridgeton N. J South Jersey Dividing Creek Timothy Elmer Joseph Facemire

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