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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1887

Page

5

Wagner Society forms in New York to promote Wagnerism

The Wagner Society is forming in New York led by Edmund C. Stanton of the Metropolitan Opera House with Herr Seidl as conductor. The piece notes Wagnerism’s growth, debates its artistic value, and cautions against overemphasis on Wagner at the expense of other composers.

New York Sprom Wagner Society Edmund C. Stanton Metropolitan Opera House Stanton Herr Seidl Opera House Wagner Mr. Stanton York Richard Wagner

Wagner Critics Dominate New York Press

The piece describes a supposed Wagnerite clique among New York critics who elevate Wagner, denigrate Italian opera, and suppress other tastes. It notes mixed fairness in one major paper and cites Theodore Thomas's opposition to overzealous Wagner worship as potentially backfiring.

New York Wagner Space Patti Theodore Thomas

New Wagner Society Aims Broad German Music Program

A new Wagner Society plans at least three concerts under Herr Seidl, performing Wagner's 1832 Symphony, with Seidl holding exclusive U S rights. The group will also explore Beethoven Weber Mozart and Russian music, and may spark talks of Carl Rosa bringing his company to the United States.

New Wagner Society Beethoven Weber Mozart Herr Seidl Wagner United States Navy Department Washington D. C Congress Secretary of the Navy Bureau of Ordnance Department Washington, D.C William C. Whitney

The New York Stage Reopens with Lagardere and Highlights

The report notes Richard Henry Warren directing a large company as Niblo’s Garden opens Lagardere, Maurice Barrymore in the lead, and Imre Kirally shaping the production with vivid scenery. The Lyceum prepares The Highest Bidder with E H Sothern, while Gunter’s One Against Many debuts next week. Other theatres plan October openings and Jekyll and Hyde rehearsals at Madison Square.

Niblo Lagardere Féval le Bossu John Brougham Lagardére Imre Kirally Maurice Barrymore Aller Girls Lyceum ‘Theatre E. H. Sothern Sothern Gunter Union Square Theatre Star Theatre

Railroad contest to be voted on in next week’s Legislature

The railroad committee reports will be submitted to the House at 10 a.m. and a special order set for next week. The Boston and Maine bill faces a tough fight as both sides claim confidence while the Legislature prepares for extended debate likely lasting two to four weeks. Leaders expect new points to emerge influencing the outcome.

Concono N. H Railroad Committee the Weirs Friends of the Boston & Maine Bill Boston & Maine Commonwealth OF Massachusetts Surfock Surebank Court A. D Boston Boston Post Suffolk Jos A. Willard Lee Court A.D Jos. A. Willard

Chatsworth Disaster Death Toll Reaches Seventy Nine

Pror, Illinois Aug 28 The two year old child of Jonathan Neal Mossville is added to the Chatsworth dead list bringing total fatalities to 79. The infant died at a nearby farmhouse after being sent home for burial without a reply.

Prorr Ill Jonathan Neal Mossville Chatsworth

Ex Judge Vanderpoel of New York Dies in Paris

Ex judge Aaron J. Vanderpoel, a leading New York municipal law expert born 1825 in Kinderhook, died suddenly in Paris. He helped build Brown Hall Vanderpoel and later Vanderpoel Green Cuning, represented Erie and Western Union cases, and mentored Tilden in major suits.

Aaron J. Vanderpoel New York Paris Kinderhook Hudson Holland New Netherlands John Vanderpoel Martin van Buren Vanderpoel Aaron Vanderpoel Congress James Vanderpoel Supreme Court Albany John van Buren Martin Buren Prince John Kinderhook Academy University of the City of New York William Allen Butler A. Oakey Hall William Curtis Noyes Elbridge T. Gerry James R. Cuning Almond Goodwin Erie Railroad Elevated Railroad Western Union Telegraph Company Samuel J. Tilden Tilden Manhattan Club Century Club Holland and St. Nicholas Societies The Bar Association Law Institute

Roxbury Carpet Company Patterns up for Sale

The Roxbury Carpet Company lists its entire pattern line for sale at 80 cents per yard. John H. Pray, Sons & Co. handles the offering.

Roxbury Carpet Company John H. Pray, Sons & Co

Why American Yachts Did Not Appear at Halifax Jubilee

The Halifax Chronicle faulted American yachtsmen for not attending the jubilee regatta. Editors say changes to allow a Boston visit shortened the voyage, ending the cruise after Marblehead. Few yachts appeared for Providence and Newport cups, and many owners could not spare time or business travel.

The Halifax Chronicle Post Halifax Chronicle Cogalleds New York Eastern Yacht Clubs Bar Harbor Boston Eastern Yacht Club Marblehead Providence Newport Royal Nova Scotia Squadron

Dorchester Leader Frederick W. Lincoln Leaves Illness

The Hon. Frederick W. Lincoln, confined to his Dorchester home by severe illness, is convalescent and his physicians report he is out of danger.

Frederick W. Lincoln Dorchester

Boston Theatres Abbreviated Schedule of Amusements

The Boston stage listings show Mulcahey's Big Party at the Boston Theatre with 2 and 3 o clock showings, Frederic Bryton in Forgiven at the Globe Theatre with matinee and evening performances, Reed in Cheek at Boston Museum, and Arcadia at Oakland Garden with afternoon and evening shows. A promenade concert appears at Promenade Hall in the evening.

Boston Theatre Mulcahey Globe Theatre Prederic Bryton Boston Museum Roland Reed Jdward Atilenseum Oakland Garden Arcadia Ayes Hall

Auction Schedule for Today at Brighton and Nearby Firms

Sales by auction announced today include fruit and carriages at 10 a.m. by Albert Howe & Co. in Brighton, stocks at 11:30 a.m. by R. L. Day & Co., and stocks at noon by Francis Henshaw & Co. Items involve Fruit Yoratio Harris and Albert Howe & Co. with multiple firms listed.

Yoratio Harris Albert Howe & Co Brighton R. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co

Savory Crewson Nuptials Noted in Local Column

Aug. 18 ceremony reported with Warren F. Savory marrying Annie YP Crewson in a ceremony officiated by Rev. William I. Haven. The brief notice lists couple names and date, reflecting a social item in the community notices.

N. A. Apollonio J. P James d Lay Mies Cowen Savory Crewson William I. Haven Warren F. Savory Annie YP

Obituary notices from multiple cities dated Aug 21–22

Obituaries list for Aug 21–22 include Maria Rowditch 51 of Medford, Sarah Brown 68 in Boston, Solomon Calef former Cambridge resident, Anne Callahan 64 in Roxbury, Thomas Carberry 47 in Boston, Helen Davis near 90 in Nahant, Fred Hill 29 from Los Angeles, Isabella East Jarves 54 in Perugia, Hollis Moody 11 months in Dorchester, Sarah W Kractzer Cambridge, Elizabeth Lane 73 in Dorchester, Elizabeth Loring 77 in South Hingham, Marshall Perry 20 in Asheville, William A Reynolds 58 in Cambridgeport, Mrs KE Stanwood 79 in Winchester, Charles F Tufts 31 in Lancaster, Emma Valentine near Sydenham England, Miss Sarah A Winn 63 in Arlington.

Rowditch Medford Maria Rowditch Brown Sarah Willam Calef Danvers Hospital Solomon Cambridge Callahan Roxbury Anne J. Callahan Carberry Thomas Carberry Davis Nahant Helen Davis Hill Bellingham Mass Fred A. Hill Los Angeles Cal Jarves Perugia Italy Isabella East Jarves James Jackson Jarves Jones Dorchester Perry Asheville N. C Marshall Philadelphia Ston Reynolds Cambridgeport William A. Reynolds Stanwood Winchester McKenzie Tufts Lancaster Charles F. Tufts Somerville Valentine Sydenham London Eng Emma William Brigham Valentine Winn Arlington Sarah A. Winn

Bank Robbery Tale With Woman in the Case

A sensational account frames the Manhattan Savings Bank robbery as one of modern crime’s cleverest schemes. It blends factual thriller pacing with a literary flair, highlighting a pivotal woman in the case and a plot of intrigue unmatched in recent times.

Manhattan

Burly Crime Tale Praised Across Newspapers

Critics sing of a gripping crime narrative praised for clarity and truth. Readers on trains and hotel corridors compare it to romance and journalism while noting the absorbing tale and strong language.

George Parsons Lathrop N. Y. Star Byrnus- Hawthorne SrmueNason V. Y. Sun N. Y N. Y. Tribune Boston Journal

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