Social Calendar Preview for April 26 Weddings and Receptions
Readers of the Post are urged to send brief memoranda of forthcoming social events. The April 26 lineup includes weddings and receptions at Emmanuel Longwood Dorchester Medford Cambridge Weymouth Congregational Church East Weymouth and New Old South Church plus an amateur circus. Names include Eleanor LeFevre Morri gan Blake Alice Bourne Taylor Frederick L. Caine A H Bowman Henry Norton Mabel Brewer George Chandler Gardner Emma Hapgood Arthur Spencer Cummings L Charlotte Lovell Henry A Richards Esther Mary Baker John Hitchcock Ezra Baker.
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Eleanor LeFevre Morrigan
George H. Blake
Emmanuel
Commonwealth Avenue
Alice Bourne Taylor
Frederick L. Caine
Longwood
A. H. Bowman
Nelson Avenue
Dorchester
Henry Norton
the Thorndike
Mabel Louise Brewer
George Chandler Gardner
Medford
Emma Lizzie Hapgood
Arthur Spencer Cummings
Walnut Avenue
Cambridge
L. Charlotte Lovelland
Henry A. Richards
Congregational Church
East Weymouth
Masonic Building
Esther Mary Baker
John Hitchcock
New Old South Church
Ezra Baker
Notable Women and Allies Highlight Progressive Era Figures
A collection of portraits and anecdotes shows Secretary of Agriculture’s wife Mrs Morton and others like Mrs Anna Field of Minneapolis as pioneering women. It mentions writers Miss Braddon and Miss Winnie Davis, suffragists preacher Mrs Chant, Duchess Veragua, and Miss Aldrich, noting achievements in law, arts, and public life.
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Morton
Sterling Morton
Union
Tenn
Anna JE. Field
Minneapolis
Field
M. E. Braddon
Winnie Davis
Violette
Pauline Hall
Jennie Joyce
Fannie Rice
Lottie Collins
Wuelt Am Rhin
Laura Onniston Chant
Woman Cause G
Church of England
New York
Eva Allen Alberti
Hezekiah Butterworth
Navesink Highlands
Stevenson
Aldrich
United States
Italy
France
Mrs Cruger Offended by Fair Photograph Sale Paragraph
Mrs Van Rensselaer Cruger reportedly took sharp offense after a paragraph circulated claiming she would sell her own photographs at the New York Press Club Fair. She sent a pointed letter to a fair booth chairman accusing newspapers of driving the Astors from the country and threatening to exile the ladies and gentlemen if the papers persisted.
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van Rensselaer Cruger
Julien Gordon
Astors
How Violets Came Blue Poem by Herrick
A compact excerpt from a Robert Herrick lyric exploring a playful dispute over violets turning blue. The verse imagines Venus’s mischief and the resulting “blow” that makes the flowers change color, reflecting the poet’s wit and Elizabethan mood.
Salem Breakfast Honors Distinguished Women Speakers
On May 3 in historic Salem Hall a breakfast will honor distinguished women. After a social reception guests will hear talks on "The Work of Women Fifty Years Ago" with Mary A. Livermore speaking on how women earned money, Lacey Stone on going to college, Dr. Zakrzewska on studying medicine, plus remarks on art, literature, journalism, and home life.
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Salem
Mary A. Livermore
Lacey Stone
Dr. Zakrzewska
Exhibition of Paintings by Miss Florence I Webber
Miss Florence I Webber hosts a studio exhibition at 110 Tremont Street featuring water and oil paintings. Works include marine scenes of the Bay of Fundy with surf and clouds and landscapes from the White Mountains and Gloucester. Open daily until the 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Ass Webber
Florence I. Webber
Tremont Street
Bay of Fundy
White Mountains
Gloucester
Quiet Roxbury Home Wedding for Rexford Daughter
At 16 Schuyler street Roxbury last evening Rev E L Rexford officiated a quiet home wedding of his daughter Mary E to William Shilliday. The ceremony was assisted by Rev J J Lewis of South Boston and Rev A J Patterson, with about fifty guests from Brookline Dorchester Jamaica Plain Savampscots and Roxbury attending and sharing a wedding supper afterwards.
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E. L. Rexford
Schuyler Street
Roxbury
Mary E
William Shilliday
J. J. Lewis
South Boston
A. J. Patterson
Brookline
Dorchester
Jamaica Plain
Savampscots
Belva Lockwood Urges Women to Vote When Qualified
Mrs Belva A Lockwood argues educated women reject social frivolity and highlight progress in all fields. In answer to whether women should wield the ballot she says yes wherever law allows and they have knowledge and courage.
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Belva A. Lockwood
Pie Plea With Willie Slimson At Mrs Plankingtons Pan
In a domestic scene Mrs Plankington invites Willie Slimson to take another piece of pie but Willie hesitates doubting its freshness. He recalls his mother's warning and questions whether more pie is safe to eat, reflecting a lighthearted family exchange from a New York Herald report.
Bow-rent china cabinet offered by Xine’s Furniture Company
It notes the appeal of adopting expensive goods in cheaper materials and highlights a bow-rent china cabinet advertised by Xine's Furniture Company, illustrating readers’ desire for fashionable shapes and styles through economy.
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Xine
Young Man in Spring Suit Sparked Poem Reference
A Washington Star fragment captures a flirtatious exchange. A young man, fond of proposing, is told he looks like a perfect spring poem in a new spring suit, while a friend jokes about his frequent rejections.
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Washington Star
Generous Guests Prompt Free Press Wit in Detroit
A Detroit Free Press quip features a guest asking if stopping by makes patrons liberal and a waiter replying that guests are generous, prompting the guest to withhold a tip. The exchange captures a sharp social joke reflecting hospitality norms.
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Detroit Free Press
Fruit Seller Denies and Delivers Strawberries Worth Half a Dollar
A Chicago Record item notes a customer asks for half a dollar of the finest strawberries at a fruiterer's. The dealer confirms and asks if the fruit should be taken home, reflecting everyday commerce as a slice of city life.
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Chicago
Miss Bangles and Angles Discuss Patti’s Farewell Tour
In a brief exchange Miss Bangles notes Patti will embark on another farewell tour and ponders what she will sing. Miss Angles suggests Offenbach as a likely choice, referencing Kate Field’s Washington.
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Miss
Fleeting Armada Parade from Hampton Roads to New York
The fleet forms two columns with vessels from the United States Britain Russia Italy Brazil and the Netherlands sailing in a grand procession toward Sandy Hook. Despite rain and fog the ships maintained disciplined formation as the Dutch Van Speyk led the starboard column and the English squadron followed. The Philadelphia and Miantonomah set pace while admirals Gherardi and Hopkins oversaw a striking, orderly voyage ending in formal salutes and a ceremonial flag raising at the lighthouse.
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Philadelphia
Sandy Hook
Gedney
Newark
Atlanta
Blake
Rogers
Craven Shoal
Fortress Monroe
Hampton Roads
United States
Admiral Hopkins
Gherardi
Admiral Gherardi
Cape Henry
New York
van Speyk
Cushing
Concord
Arriens
Jean Bart
Hussard
Sea Adier
Paul Jones flag raised at New York harbor event
In Navesink New Jersey dated April 25 a naval celebration began at the twin lighthouses at the harbor entrance. A crowd gathered as the national flag was raised, signaling a major patriotic display.
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Navesink
N. J
New York
Bay State Naval Brigade Dates Annual Tour and Drill
The Bay State Naval Brigade gathers at the South armory for its annual duty tour with Company A under Lt Battles. Officers from New Bedford Lynn Springfield and Fall River join, arms issued by Col James Lowell Carter, drills staged on the Common due to damp grounds, Governor Russell and staff bound for New York Wednesday.
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South Armory
Bay State Naval Brigade
Battles
E. T. White
Charles H. Brigham
John C. Soley
L. O. Garrett
Europe
New Bedford
Lynn
Springfield
Fall River
James Lowell Carter
Russell
New York
Holland
Booth Improves Sleep After Restful Day
New York April 25 bulletin from the Players Club reports Mr Booth's condition unchanged or improved since morning. He has had a restful day and expects to pass a comfortable night, officials say.
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New Yorks
Booth
Sixciam Surry
M. D. S. Fremont
M. D
Jury has Buchanan case in New York trial
District Attorney Nicoll summed up for the people in the Buchanan case and Recorder Smyth began his charge. The jury was locked up from 12:15 to 10 this morning and at midnight stood nine for acquittal and three for conviction.
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New York
Nicoll
Buchanan
Smyth
Where 18 the Mentor
Life-saving and wreckers crews from Nantucket boarded bark Mentor off Nantucket at 1 p m. The vessel stood westward when last seen. Thick weather followed and no trace has been found. Steam tng Elsie failed to locate her and will resume search tomorrow morning.
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Vineywarp Haven
Nantucket
Mentor
Elsie
Mayor Hayes Refuses Comment on Election Result
Lynx reports Mayor Hayes at midnight told Boston City Press he had nothing to say about the election, as he was too busy revising the city charter to discuss politics.
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Lynx
Hayes
Boston City Press
Salem Board Declares Mayor Vacancy and Passes Memorial Day Fund
Satem April 25 Salem Board of Aldermen votes 5 to 1 to declare a vacancy in the Mayor's office. Alderman O'Brien seeks reconsideration but it is laid on the table. Alderman West elected to fill the vacancy. A $500 Memorial Day appropriation passes unanimously. Finance reports $20,000 for a Union Street Bridge draw over the South River.
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Satem
Salem Board of Aldermen
O’brien
Alderman West
Committee On Finance
Union Street
South River
Brockton Boys Run Away Again Reach New York Naval Review
Brockton youths Fread McKee and George Hayes, who fled Brockton twice in a week, are traced in New York where they went to see the naval review. They started with plans to reach Chicago. Parents intend to have them returned home. The pair carry a substantial amount of money.
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Brockton
Fread McKee
George Hayes
New York
Chicago
New Haven Wins Connecticut Trap Shooters League Title
New London April 25. The second league tournament at New London Gun Club featured eight clubs. New Haven claimed the league championship with Hartford Colts finishing second.
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New London
Connecticut Trap Shooters
New London Gun Club
New Haven
Colts
Hartford
Generous in Apron Tale From Texas Siftings
In a short vignette a daughter recounts how Dotty Simpson’s cat had six kittens and her mother allowed keeping only one, so she gave the narrator the remaining five. The anecdote captures cheerful domestic barter and luck.
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Dotty Simpson
Texas
Tn fishing a good deal depends on the bait used
A fragment discusses fishing metaphorically about choosing bait to catch a situation or deep personal acquaintance. It suggests changing bait when previous efforts fail and mentions a publication called POsS Wand at 25 cents for three lines.
Compliments Boston as Treasury notes net gold rise
Washington April 25 The net gold in the Treasury today beyond the 100 million reserve stands at 900 thousand dollars. This accounts for gold taken from the New York sub treasury for export and for gold offered and accepted from Boston bankers. It does not include offers from San Francisco and Roanoke which will appear later. Secretary Carlisle is encouraged by the patriotic position of the Boston bankers.
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Washington
Treasury
New York
Boston
San Francisco
Roanoke
Carlisle
Boston Banks Put Gold Reserve at Government Discretion
The Clearing House Association votes to place half Boston banks gold reserve at the government in exchange for legal tender notes. Secretary Carlisle approves arrangements for daily gold deposits and asks banks to report deposited amounts and dates. The move, potentially up to 6 to 4 million dollars, boosts national finances and signals broad bank support.
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Washington
Phineas Pierce
Clearing House Association Committee
J. G. Carlisle
Mr. Pierce
Boston
The
National Bank
United States
Clearing House Association
Clearing House Committee
German Reichstag debates embezzlement charges against Dr Miquel
At a Reichstag session on April 25 Herr Ahlwardt urged a committee to probe alleged maladministra tion and embezzlement by Dr Miquel minister of finance and others. He claimed Baron Von Bleichroder and Miquel conspired to rob Germans of hundreds of millions of marks. Miquel denied the accusations. The house approved a committee.
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Brrr
Reichstag
Ahlwardt
Miguel
Finance
Baron von Bleichrodder
Miquel
Tie
Dr. Miquel
Diskont& Gesellschaft
House
Financial crisis hits Union Loan & Trust in Sioux City
Sioux City April 25 The Union Loan and Trust Company capitalized at 1 million assigned and closed its doors with liabilities 745 574 and assets 2 000 000 The collapse followed the Hedges and Hedges Trust Company assignment Papers of heavy Sioux City concerns held in the East triggered demands for payment and renewal refusals Leeds Store Company assigned to secure 175 000 mortgage on foundry and real estate A deed from D T Hedges conveys 8000 acres to secure 875 000 No Sioux City banks are involved and more failures are expected
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Sioux City
Union Loan & Trust Company
Capital
D. T. Hedges
Hedges Trust Company
Leeds
Union Loan and Trust Company
D.T. Hedges
School Board Debates Diploma Examinations and Appoints New Master
The school board debated omitting written diploma examinations this year and sent the issue to the committee on examinations. A suspension vote failed 12 to 11, lacking the required three-fourths. Edward Stickney was elected master of the Warren school, succeeding E B Gay. Parade of the school regiment is set for Friday May 2 with prize drills on May 24 25 26 and 29.
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Committee On
Committee On Examinations
Murphy
Edward Stickney
Warren School
Charlestown
E. B. Gay
Somerville Council Mourns Ex Mayor Pope at Special Meeting
A special Somerville City Council session last evening addressed the death of ex mayor Charles G. Pope. Mayor Hodgkins praised Pope's life and work. A resolutions committee of Barber Hamblin Kaan Merrill Gilbert was formed to present at tonight's regular meeting. The council voted to drape Pope's portrait in mourning for 30 days. Another committee, Sanborn Winther Stockbridge Whitney Huntress, was appointed to arrange a floral tribute and funeral details.
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Somerville
Charles G. Pope
Hodgkins
Barber
Hamblin
Kaan, Merrill
Gilbert
Sanborn
Winther
Stockbridge
Whitney
Huntress
Prisoner Ed Bir mingham Escapes From New Haven Jail
Edward Birmingham, a carpenter held at the New Haven jail, walked out during the evening while at odd jobs around the facility. He has not been recaptured as of now.
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New Haven
Edward Birmingham
Cooly
No Fishing Here Sign Disputed By Angler
In Harper’s Weekly a trespass dispute unfolds as the owner of Fish Pond questions a man ignoring a “No fishing here” sign while the angler claims the spot’s good fishing, showing a string as proof.
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Fish Pond
Harper’s Weekly
Timepieces and pride clash in verse from haberdashers
The poem praises pretty clocks and the Watch on the Rhine as sublime yet notes their failure to keep accurate time. The quip lands as a light jab from Haberdashers Weekly, suggesting style outweighs precision.
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Haberdashers
Mascagni L Amico Fritz Impresses Boston Audience at Opera House
A Boston Theatre audience heard Mascagni L Amico Fritz by Hinrichs Opera Company. The review praises orchestral craft and its fidelity to the story, notes strong cast performances from Del Puente and Fleming, and highlights an arduous score with notable intermezzo and tenor numbers.
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Boston
Mascagni
L’ Amico Fritz
Boston Theatre
Hinrichs Opera Company
L’amico Fritz
Cavalleria
Surgel
Manola-Mason Company
Selma Keert-Kronold
Surel
Teresa Torreani
Katherina
Catherine Fleming
Benpe
Payne Clarke
Fritz
Signor del Puente
Rabbi David
del Puente
Miss Fleming
Mme. Koert-Kronold
Mr. Clarke
Turiddu
Santuzza
Alfie
Helen Dudley Campbell
Lola
von Giovanni
Oliver Wist
Annie Clarke
Charles Barron
Oliver Twist
Grand Opera Horse
Herald
Eres
Journal
Ners
Oliver
Chas, Dickson
Grand Opera House
Little Lord Faintlenoy
Hinrichs
Grand Opera
Mozart
Don Ciovannie
Tavary
Kronold
Lindh
Payne Clark
Ralston
Mascotte
Gustav Hinrichs
Charles F. Shroeder
Hursday
Funday
Carmen
Amico Fritz
Cavalleria Rusticana
IL Trovatore
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William O. McDowell
Paul Jones
Schuyler Hamilton, Jr
New York State Daughters of the Revolution
Lighthouse Hill
MR. Hayes
Salem Aldermen
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Pierce
Mass
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Globe
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Joseph
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Chickering Hall
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Sweet Isle
Lord Fauntleroy
Dexter
T. Henry French
Opera House
Lillian Masterson
Bingo
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N. B
Eureka Skirt Company
Temple Pl
Firebrown & Co
Tremont St
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IH. A. M’glenen
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C. M. Loeffler
Sever’s University
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Rich & Harris
Charles Frohman
Mgrs
Ewes
Thomas Q. Seabrooke
Charles A. Byrne
Isle OF Champagne
Y Ni
Louis Harrison
Park T J. A. Crabtrel
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Els
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Tremonyt Pheatre
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
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Eee
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J. M. Barrie
MR. A. 3. Palmer
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Benj. Johnson
Washington St
Old South Church
Hi QO i Lis Theatre
Isaac BE
Bronson Howard
Palmer's Theatre
Av. Hayman & Dias
Frohman
Z. Chickering Hall
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Lally
Handel
Schubert
Schumann
Music Hall
Paderewsell
Music Wall
Rusic
Steinway& Sons
ARENA
Tremont and Chandler Sts
Tusday
Thayer
Parker House
Boston Museum
RM. Field
Jas. A. Herne Jrd
Nath’l Berry
New England
Palace
Lancers
Rose Hill
Bowdoin Sou
Chas
F. Atkinson
Mats
Bilt and Davin
Chas. Frohman
Howard
Eee al
Athenxum
WM. C. Cameron
Mars Chas
FE. Verner
Sefermus Corrien
Boob Fitzsimmons
Austin&Stone’s Museum
Scolluy Square
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