Spinx's Secret Ye Hastie Puddynge Clubbe at Horticultural Hall
A Harvard led cast performs The Sphinx or Love at Random an 1890s comic opera at Horticultural Hall with colorful wigs skirts dances and songs. Notable roles include Albert E Pharaoh Pedagogus Papyrus and Zorah with Mil eauxjambes in a ballet solo. Tonight and Saturday performances repeat.
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Horticultural Hall
David Gray
Lewis 8. Thompson
Harvard
da Monk
Albert E. Pharaoh
Louis F. Berry
James Austen Wilder
Fakefake
Frederick Bruegger
Rollo Launtleroy
J. Harleston Parker
George Griswold
Lotus
Eliot White
Zorah
Julian Codman
Scarabea
Neilurgess
Abby
Mlle
Washabelle Beauxjambes
John W. Cummin
Sidney Farwell
Frederick ‘Townsend
Carmencitas
Tuile
J. A. Garland, Jr
Premiere
J. W. Cummin
H. DeWoit
F. ‘Townsend, Jr
H.R. Jones
Cops A de Batchelder
R. Greenough
W. Lamont
E. Lincoln
W. Thorndike
C. R. Halk
E. Townsend, Jr
F. Allen
J. A. Burden, Jr
B. L. Hand
F. W. Hallowell
Society
J. W. Ames
John Harleston Parker
Pharoah
Art Museum
Sphinxby Hall
London Bridge
Fauntleroy
Alexander Cochrane
Arthur Amory
John C. Gray
John Lowell
Daniel A. Dwight
Frederick J. Bradlee
George von L. Meyer
William Weld
Henry D. Burnham
William S. Otis
Palmer Arrest Reveals Long Term Tiffany Fraud
James A. Palmer, 36, manager for his father’s bronze firm, was arrested at his warerooms 18 East Seventeenth Street for larceny from Tiffany & Co. totaling around $50,000 over more than five years. He confessed guilt after the discovery, saying he wished he had shot himself. Palmer’s fraud arose from a lax audit with Tiffany’s friendship-based dealings. further examination may reveal larger losses.
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James A. Palmer
New York
East Seventeenth Street
Tiffany & Co
Union Square
Palmer
Charles L. Tiffany
James FE. Palmer
Palmers
Charles Tiffany
West Twenty-sixth Street
Maple syrup brand misleads by using Fairfax address
In Borowneton Vermont on April 21 authorities disclosed that the Staple Syrup Company of St Paul brands bottles as if from Fairfax Vermont. No such company exists in the state but an agent in Fairfax handles mail and correspondence for the firm.
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Borowneton
Staple Syrup Company of
St. Paul
Fairfax, Vt
Fairfax
Domestic tragedy ends with murders and suicide in Ia
Dr Mones Ia reports that James H. Cockerham killed William T. Davis from a window and shot his wife Nancy before fatally shooting himself. Nancy had obtained a divorce last year after years of cruelty, including a 1891 assault. The case notes threats against their daughter Louisa and their lawyer James H. Jones, with Cockerham described as drunk and dangerous.
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Drs Mones
James H. Cockerham
Nancy
William T. Davis
Louisa
Cockerham
James H. Jones
One Man One Vote Victory in Victoria Parliament
MetbourneE reports the election last night gave the government a likely two to one majority in Victoria's Parliament. All ministry members were re elected. Labor won eleven seats, five of which went to workers. Returns show fifty supporters and forty five opponents of the one man one vote principle.
Acrobatic Caravan Fire Tragedy Near Oranienburg
A caravan led by Schmidt overturned on the road near Oranienburg Brandenburg while en route to Berlin. The overturned stove ignited a fire, trapping Mrs Schmidt and her two children who perished in the blaze.
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Berlin
Schmidt
Oranienburg
Brandenburg
Proctor Widow Remarries in Quiet Regent Square Ceremony
In London on April 21 Mrs Richard Anthony Proctor, widowed astronomer, wed Dr Smythe of Belfast at a Presbyterian Church in Regent Square. The ceremony was small with relatives, no bridesmaids, and daughter Miss Rachel Crawley attended. Best man was Mr Cowper Kanyard, editor of Knowledge. The bride, a St Joseph, Missouri native, has had three marriages.
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London
Proctor
Richard Anthony Proctor
Regent Square
Smythe
Belfast
Rachel Crawley
Cowper Kanyard
Knowledge
St. Joseph, Mo
Reynolds and Dodge Elected
Sauem April 21 The sixth district Republican convention met at Lyceum Hall for delegate selection to the national convention Augustus Mudge of Danvers was named president and B F Cook of Gloucester secretary E P Dodge of Newburyport was nominated by acclamation William Reynolds of Marblehead won a second delegate slot with 59 votes to 49 for Frank Cousins of Salem
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Sauem
Lyceum Hall
Augustus Mudge
Danvers
B. F. Cook
Gloucester
E. P. Dodge
Newburyport
William Reynolds
Marblehead
Frank Cousins
Alem
Destructive Forest Fire Destroys acres in Boothbay Maine
A blaze that began near John Burk’s in Boothbay yesterday afternoon burned six to eight hundred acres, destroying Willard Merry’s dwelling and a District 5 schoolhouse. The fire reached Haggett’s ice pond before shifting wind drove flames along Pleasant Cove. Eleven landowners affected. estimated loss eight to ten thousand dollars.
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DamariscorTa
John Burk
Boothbay
Willard Merry
Pleasant Cove
Blizzard Delays Spring Work Across Minnesota towns
A spring blizzard rages in Worrumacton and Lake Fauxs, with continuous snowfall for about thirty hours. Four inches already on the ground at Lake Fauxs, and the storm worsens, delaying seeding and other spring agricultural tasks.
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Worrumacton
Minn
Lake Fauxs
State Engraving Offer For Post Readers
Readers who supply thirty coupons or have them ready may obtain the State engraving by visiting the Post office. Four months subscription earns an engraving in advance with additional copies for more coupons. Four month rate is $1, engraving mailed in a protective tube costs eight cents post. send stamps if calling is inconvenient. Address State Engraving, the Post, Boston. YOU CAN BEGIN TODAY.
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Post
the Post
Boston
A Unique Wedding At Mme de Barrios Home
A lavish wedding at Mme. de Barrios's residence in New York linked her as bride to Senor Jose Martinez de Roda of Spain. The civil ceremony occurred earlier with Archbishop Corrigan officiating the religious rite. The venue glittered with Guatemalan motifs and gold, drawing prominent guests including Mr. and Mrs. Kernochan, General Butterfield, Mayor Grace, Mrs. Grant, and many society figures.
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New York
Mme. de Barrios
Guatemala
Mme. Barrios
Senor de Roda
Spain
Mme. Francisca A. de Barrios
Senor Jose Martinez de Roda
James P. Kernochan
D. E. Suckles
Daniel Butterfield
W. D. Grace
Lloyd Brice
Edward Cooper
Emmons
Victor Newcomb
Ferdinand Yznaga
George V. Kidd
Navarro
U.S. Grant
Richards
Fireman Hale's Last Run Ends in Tragic Accident
In Lovett on April 21 William Hale a ladderman died after being struck by wheels of a Centralville fire truck while attempting to jump aboard. He died an hour later at St Johns Hospital. Hale was single and his mother resides in Montreal.
French steamer fired on near Puerto Cabello
The French steamer Canada was fired upon by government forces at Libertador castle near Puerto Cabello on April 21 after hail and command to stop. About twenty five Remington shots hit the bridge but caused no injuries or major damage. The captain complained to the French consul and local authorities with no satisfaction. officials suspect a mistaken identity with a vessel of Venezuela's co president Rojas Paul.
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Panama
Galveston
Canada
Puerto Cabello
Libertador
Amuezi Palacio
Rojas Paul
Venezuela
Boy Hangs Himself Over Plough Duty in Sandisfield
In Great Barrington on April 21 twelve year old James Collins, son of Patrick Collins of Sandisfield, died by suicide at noon. The boy, angered when his father refused to allow him to guide the plough, went to the barn and hanged himself.
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Great Barrington
James
Patrick Collins
Sandisfield
Turner Wins Eight Round Fight In San Francisco
Ed McCann of Philadelphia and Charlie Turner of Stockton, California, battled at the Pacific Athletic Club for a $1250 purse. Turner, the colored middleweight, prevailed in the eighth round.
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San Francisco
Ed” McCann
Philadelphia
Charlie Turner
Stockton
Cal
Pacific Athletic Club
Turner
Boston Veterinary Hospital Notice for Boarding and Treatment
Dedham and Albany Streets location in Boston lists attended surgeons Dr. Edward C. Becket Dr. Daniel D. Lee and Dr. Wilbert Soule. Page references include 600c and 992 Trement with notes on daily boarded rate of $1.50 and shoeing care described as tore at all.
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Edward C. Becket
Daniel D. Lee
Wilbert Soule
Afarcates
Calis
Braintree School Board Resigns Over Salary Fight
In Braintree on April 21 special to the Post, four school committee members resign after voters refuse a $200 raise for the superintendent. Names include Avery Willis Johnson and Mrs Morrison. Debate over town spending and a station name quarrel fuels a long town meeting with regional split in policy.
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Braintree
Albert E. Avery
George D. Willis
L. H. H. Johnson
Alvah Morrison
Thomas A. Watson
Oliver Huckel
C. B. Cummings
Horace Hewes
C. N. Wallace
Aver’s
Mhobart
East
North Braintree
Avery
South Braintree
Old Colony
North
Earthquake Shakes San Francisco Area April Twenty First
A minor earthquake at 9:48 this morning rattled San Francisco, with north to south tremors lasting about twenty seconds. Felt across Sacramento, Biggs, Woodland, Chico and Reno. Major damage reported in Biggs and Winters including collapsed walls, cracked ceilings, and one serious injury.
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San Francisco
Sacramento
Biggs
Woodland
Chico
Reno
Nevada
Capitol Hotel
Vacaville
Winters
Cal
Masonic Hall
Cradwick
Bertholet
Humphrey Bros
Bay State and World's Fair Education Exhibit Plan
Mrs Alice Freeman Palmer former Wellesley College president and Miss Anna L Dawes with E Hovey Massachusetts Board of World's Fair discuss the Massachusetts educational exhibit with Chief Peabody. They report strong educator activity across public schools fourteen colleges libraries and charitable institutions urging separate buildings for liberal arts and manufacturing exhibits.
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CuicaGco
Alice Freeman Palmer
Wellesley College
Anna L. Dawes
E. ©. Hovey
Massachusetts Board of World’s Fair Commissioners
Peabody
World’s Fair Liberal Arts Department
Massachusetts
No Hope of Saving the Bank Closes in Grafton
Worcester April 21 National Bank Examiner Getchell refuses to comment on the First National Bank of Grafton which he closed yesterday. The bank operated with three directors instead of five and held cash well below the legal ratio. Loans and discounts totaling 167000 include notes of questionable value and there is no path to saving the bank.
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Worcester
National Bank
Getchell
First National Bank of
Trial recounts fatal shooting over quarrel at Welch home
Testimony centers on Billy Flannery shooting Welch after a confrontation in Welch's house. Flannery claims the weapon was grabbed to frighten Welch, not to kill, while prosecutors and the defense debate culpability and recommend mercy, with medical examiner confirming Welch died from a gunshot as Flannery faces potential reformatory or jail terms.
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Heard
Welch
Nellie Flannery
Adams
Cathrine Stinson
JF. W. Draper
Cheap Lodgings Visit By Legislature Investigators
A legislative committee led by Senator Parkman and Representative Presho toured major cheap lodging houses including the Palmer House, Friendly Ing, Diman Hotel, Old Comfort Lodging House and others on Washington, Haverhill and surrounding streets. They observed cleaner conditions after recent overhauls with fresh linen and repainting, noting emptied top floors and clerks reciting prepared stories.
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Board of Police
Senator Parkman
Adams’s Chances Sl ieght as Man Tries Suicide at 96 Chandler
George F. Adams, who attempted death by his own hand at 96 Chandler Street Thursday evening, remains in critical condition with little hope of recovery.
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George F. Adams
Chandler Street
West End pavement fix and mainland reform order pass
City council discusses abolishing the Common Council, inspects West End pavement by the street railway, and debates a $100,000 mainland juvenile reformatory plan. A park act for Durginville is urged, and half-holiday pay for some workers is proposed. An ordinance excludes city officers from political caucus roles.
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Common Council
Legislative Committee On
Rosnosky
Briggs
Ward 11
West End Street Railway Company
Eliot and
Kneeland Streets
Robbins
House of Reformation
Committee On Schools
Committee On the Improvement of
Durginville
General Court
Norfolk Avenue
New York & New England Railroad
Swett Street
Burrage
Ward 21
Committee On
Drilled for Honors at Chelsea High School Battalion Drill
Chelsea High School Battalion held its second annual drill and dance in Lincoln Hall last evening. Mayor Converse presided as the school committee inspected the battalion and awarded a white silk State flag bearing the inscription Chelsea High School Battalion. Major Sanderson accepted the flag. Company B won the competitive drill judged by prominent officers. A dress parade followed and a grand march led by Major George C. Sanderson and Miss Maud Allen, with about one hundred couples dancing afterward.
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Chelsea High School
Lincoln Hall
Converse
Chelsea High School Battalion
Sanderson
Henry A. Waterman
Malden
H. R. Corbett
Lynn
Charles H. Sweetser
Wakefield
George E. Tent
George C. Sanderson
Maud Allen
Crazy Man Fires Shot at Joy Street Station
Lieutenant James Sargent and Rail Commissioner Danning were in the Joy Street station office when a man burst in and fired a pistol. The shooter, Louis Fantas, 24, a Spaniard from 66 Green Street, claimed insanity and was arrested. A .22 caliber revolver lay at the scene and the bullet lodged in the floor. Fantas was committed to the Tombs for examination by the city physician.
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James Sargent
Division 3
Danning
Joy Street
Louis Fantas
Green Street
Antas
Sargent
Norfolk Downs named for new railway station contest
Wood, Harmon & Co plan a development between Atlantic and Wollaston Heights near Norfolk Downs station. Miss Louise H. Murdock of Boston won the naming contest judged for 19,000 participants. Downs suggests rolling land near the sea. Norfolk reflects the county's name.
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Norfolk Downs
Wood, Harmon & Co
Atlantic
Wollaston Heights
Louise H. Murdock
Rutland Square
Boston
Downs
Norfolk
In New York Suspects Arrive Over Break In Case
Sergeant Hall and Special Officer Shields of Division 5 brought John J. Murray Ambrose Welch and John Winston to the city last night. They are wanted here for breaking and entering the Morrison dwelling at 27 East Concord street on April 2 and the larceny of diamonds and jewelry valued at 1200 dollars. Most of the property has been recovered.
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Sergeant Hall
Shields
Division 5
New York
John J. Murray
Ambrose Welch
John Winston
Michael J. Morrison
East Concord Street
The Cotton Picker advertisement promises vast harvest savings
The Lone Star Cotton Picker claims to save 80,000,000 annually in harvesting. A full sized unit is shown at 51 Milk Street. Investors are invited to buy stock in par $10 shares or larger blocks, with profits from labor saving machinery.
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King of Labor Savers
Lone Star
Milk Street
What One Woman Thinks About Women Having Ideas
A New York Recorder piece muses on women gaining independence and ideas, noting education shifts and social changes. It quotes women imagining life as men and as wives, contrasting bravado with tenderness, and ends reflecting on choosing a worthy partner.
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New York Recorder
Paris Police Threaten Strike on May Day
Paris reports police threaten to strike on the eve of May Day unless wages rise. A proclamation signed by numerous officers details grievances, with anarchists in high glee at the move and some policemen possibly swayed to join their ranks.
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Paris
Nineteenth Siecle
Unconscious Woman Found At East Boston Home
At 8 pm an officer found Abbie Wheeler, 61, unconscious on the floor at 410 Maverick Street East Boston. She has no home and did not belong in the house. She suffered a broken wrist and facial injuries likely from a fall. A physician ordered her removal to City Hospital.
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Division 7
Maverick Street
Boston
Abbie Wheeler
City Hospital
New Summer Hotel Planned by Local Capitalists
Local capitalists have subscribed 45000 and bought a Main street lot to build a summer hotel for 150 guests. It will be ready for occupancy October 1. Caleb Ticknor proprietor of the Berkshire House will run the new hotel.
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Great Barrington
Main Street
Caleb Ticknor
Berkshire House
Summer cottages burned on Diamond Island in Maine
Two cottages at Diamond Island in Portor Lane burned today belonging to FE. L. God ing and A. BR. Dolen. Loss about 900 dollars, partially insured.
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Porttlane
Diamond Island
FE. L. Goding
A. BR. Dolen
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