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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1896

Page

5

Kite Flying Thermometrical Experiment Fell Flat

William A. Eddy of Bayonne New Jersey attempted a high altitude kite study to measure temperature at 3000 feet over Boston and Blue Hill Observatory. He planned a camera on five kites to photograph from 2000 to 7441 feet, hoping for wartime use, but winds halted the test with no conclusive results yesterday.

William A. Eddy Bayonne N. J Boston Blue Hill Observatory Eddy Town J. W. Smith United States Weather Bureau Tremont Clark Blue Hill New York Portland Joe Patchen Washington Streets Wddy New Jersey Club of Scientifc Review The New

New York Tornado Reporter Pursues Weather Science

A native New Yorker and seasoned newspaper man has authored numerous scientific articles in monthlies. He dedicates his life to research and works as an independent volunteer tornado reporter for the U S Weather Bureau.

Trial in Waltham on incendiarism charge against McArthur and Clements

In Waltham District Court Edward McArthur and James Clements faced trial for arson. The Aug. 15 fire at McArthur’s Lexington street home, valued at about 3500 and insured for 3000, sparked testimonies from neighbors, a mortgage holder, and police, with disputes over alibis and timeline as recess was set to resume.

Waltham Edward McArthur James N. Clements Luce J. P. Lyons Fred Crawford McArthur Lexington Street Watertown Co-operative Bank Dwyer Hannah Ahearn Minnie Ahearn Clements John Lovell DeLory Bemis

Boston Man Duel Device Aboard Midnight Train

Thomas F. Banigan photographer on the City of Culture rode to Boston when he awoke in Union Square believing Indians pursued him. He drew a large gun causing a panic, was brought to Jefferson Market Court, and fined five dollars after claiming Bowery fluid intoxication as an excuse.

New York Boston Thomas F. Banigan Union Square Jefferson Market Court Brann Bowery

Forged for a Small Sum Charged to Clerk

Eugene H. Newhall, 37, a clerk at 43 Franklin street, was arrested by police inspectors for forging the name of HE N Dunmore on a C O D receipt and stealing a $72.69 package. He appeared before Judge Burke in Municipal Court and was held in $2000 bond for the next grand jury term.

Eugene H. Newhall American Express Franklin Street Cogan and Morrissey HE. N. Dunmore Dunmore Newhall Burke

Drug clerk's fatal error sparks $6000 suit in Rhode Island

In Central Falls, Rhode Island, a suit seeks $6000 from Alexander McGunnigle, drug store owner, after the death of John Maher’s infant. The clerk allegedly gave sugar of sulphur instead of sugar of milk as ordered for the baby, who was born three weeks prior.

Central Falls R. I John Maher Earle Street Alexander McGunnigle Dexter Street

Parker's Case Continued on Embezzlement Charge

Horatio G. Parker, jailed on an embezzlement charge involving $11 000 of Union Pacific bonds, had the Municipal Court case postponed to September 22 with 1400 bond. Bail bond signers are Charles G. Reed, Eugene Shurtleff, and M. M. Weston.

Horatio G. Parker Union Pacific Railroad Ely Charles G. Reed Eugene Shurtleff M. M. Weston

Dedham Teen Dies From Drowning Dive Injury

John Gardner Fisher aged 14 son of Captain John B. Fisher of Dedham Centre died at home after being rescued from the Charles River on Aug 12. He had twisted his spine in a diving accident, causing compression of the spinal cord per Dr. Bullard.

Dedham John Gardner Fisher John B. Fisher High Street Charles River Thomas K. Walley Fisher Bullard

Burglars Die After Brooklyn Fight Ends Fatal Post Office Theft

John Clare, wounded Bedford Park burglar, dies at Long Island Hospital after the night fight that killed Postmaster Walker B. Adams and wounded two other robbers. John Jenkins, another burglar, dies in Mt. Kisco jail today.

New York John Clare Bedford Park Walker B. Adams Long Island Hospital Brooklyn John Jenkins Mt. Kisco

The Last Stroke opens at the Grand Opera House Boston

The Boston Theatre season opens with The Last Stroke at the Grand Opera House. Frederic De Belleville stars as the villain Valaez with E. C. King as Richard Vance and Scott Cooper as the American consul. The two week run features new piano organ and strong support from Esther Lyon and Maribel Seymour.

Boston Cuba Valaez Frederic de Belleville E. C. King Richard Vance Scott Cooper Oscar Eagle Edgar Forrest Harry Mills Leonard Bradley Esther Lyon Maribel Seymour

The Wrong Mr Wright opens Boston Museum season

Roland Reed stars in The Wrong Mr Wright a three act comedy about mistaken identity at the Boston Museum with Isadore Rush as a female detective. Supporting turns by Charles Coote Charles S Abbe Mrs May Myers and Sheridan Tupper delight the audience as Reed responds to curtain calls. The play runs this week and next.

Boston Museum Roland Reed Mr. Wright George H. Broadhurst Mr. Reed Isadore Rush Charles Coote Charles S. Abbe May Myers Sheridan Tupper Wright

Golden Giant Mine dramatization charms Grand Opera House audience

The Grand Opera House enjoyed full houses for both performances of The Golden Giant Mine with new scenic effects. Notable contributors included Miss Winston, Miss Diamond, Messrs Campbell, Boring and Chesley, and John Kernell led a strong vaudeville lineup with witty political songs. The Adams family and Camp impressed Boston audiences with song and dance, while Finley and Touhey returned as celebrated Irish acts.

Golden Giant Winston Diamond Campbell Boring Chesley John Kernell Boston George H. Adams Lily Tonina Adams Camp Yan Finley and Touhey

Slaves of Gold Opens Week Two in Columbia

Arnold Reeves leads the company with a Boston background as William Hope. Katherine Hunt stars as Grace Hope in a dramatic Columbia premiere. The play features a dramatic third act with a tree escape, a bursting water tank, a mine fight, and an explosion. The piece runs for one week.

Columbia Arnold Reeves Boston William Hope Katherine Hunt Grace Hope

Sunshine of Paradise Alley rehearsals for Tremont opening

Denman Thompson and George W. Ayer oversee rehearsals for The Sunshine of Paradise Alley at Tremont Theatre ahead of the season opener next Monday. The authors express satisfaction with the company’s progress during a daylong rehearsal on stage.

Tremont Denman Thompson George W. Ayer Paradise Alley Boston Geo. W. Ayer

Keiths Vaudeville Show Amazes Boston Crowds All Day

Big crowds enjoyed Keiths vaudeville yesterday with a twelve hour continuous program. Highlights included Lady Godiva and Charity living pictures, new Lumiere views, and strong acts from Witter J. Peabody, Hughes and Farren, Hal Merritt, Celeste, and Wood and Sheppard. The Baltimore Orioles wowed Boston with costumes and cake walk, and the theatre featured many other performers from OBrien to Teddie Drew.

Keith’s Paris Witter J. Peabody Hughes Farren Hal Merritt Celeste Wood Sheppard Rossons Shaw Austin & Stone’s Museum Baltimore Orioles Orioles Boston Baltimore Victoria Prince of Wales O’brien Jennings Marie Warren Ravel Phillips Layton Carlton Sisters Harry Leslie Mackie Walker Willett Thorne Dunn Ward Mamie Daly Cameron Nelson Hale Reynolds Teddie Drew

Long Howard Avenue show features Cohan family and diverse acts

The Howard venue presents a record long variety bill led by the Cohan family with Mrs. Jerry and Josephine plus Sager and Fanny Midgeley. The program includes Bruns and Nina, Pantzer Trio, Lottie LeVyne, Canfield and Carleton, and many other acts. The sea serpent exhibit at the Chutes draws visitors amid nightly military band concerts and growing afternoon crowds as families return for school openings.

Howard Atheneum Cohan Jerry Josephine George Sager Fanny Midgeley Bruns Nina Pantzer Carl Gertrude Blancht Fitzgibbon Robitta Doreto Hafford and Mantell James Richmond Glenroy David DeWolfe Lulu Waters Evans Videcq St. Alva Fanchette Vera Ida Howell Seriocomic Prince Kezawa Princess Kezawa Oriental Wonder Workers Riley and Hughes Nettie von Bieg Yank Omo Bertha Brush John T. Powers Hi Tom Ward Gerald Geraldine Dick Leggett Robert T. Tyrrell Minnehaha Middeleys Canfield Carleton Lettie Levyne Fitzcibbon Doreta Hafford Mantell

Lothrop's New Grand Theatre Delights Boston Audience

Proprietor Lothrop at the New Grand Theatre corner of Dover and Washington streets drew crowds from 1 PM to 10:30 PM for a continuous bill headlined by The Midnight Express. Cast includes Jennie Calef John and Rena Sards Andrew Waldron and J E Jackson with Dot Parks. notable scenes feature a fire stunt, railroad station sketch, and a dirk knife duel. Vaudeville showcases Olympia Quartet Harris and Walters Meeker and Mack John E Drew Renos Mlle Vere Dore the Browns and Pete Lamar. The same show will travel or continue in coming performances.

Lothrop NEW Grand Theatre Dover Washington Streets America Jennie Calef Rice J. J. McNally John Rena Sarders Andrew Waldron J. E. Jackson Boston Olympia Quartet Harris Walters Meeker Mack John E. Drew Renos Mlle Vere Dore Funny Brownings Pete Lamar

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May Russell burlesque company opens third week at popular theatre

The May Russell burlesque company entered its third week with two weekly features of good shows and low prices. The program included Shooting the Shoots a musical comedy and a one act Fra Diavolo with Miss Clara Simonds in the title role, plus vaudeville by Maude Detty and several comic pairs. The McHenry English Swells are announced for next week.

May Russell Fra Diavolo Clara Simonds Carr McLeod McHenry

Last Week of Boston World’s Water Circus Acts

The Boston World’s Water Circus wraps up with afternoon and evening shows this week ending Saturday. Features include Frank Burley high diving Birdie Lewis fancy swimming Ben Woodger canoe races trained monkeys battles of bladders Royton water shoes Alf Ridout Monte Cristo act Bernice Nata Wallace Ross Boyton suit and a Walrus Hunt pantomime. A broadsword contest between Wallace Ross and Sergeant Walsh is promised.

Boston World’s Water Circus Company Frank Burley Birdie Lewis Ben Woodger Royton Monte Cristo Alf Ridout Bernice Nata Wallace Ross Boyton Sergeant Walsh

American explorer reported slain by Campa tribesmen in Peru

Consul Jastremenski at Cellao, Peru, transmitted a State Department report on Cooper and seven companions lost for ten days along the Inamburi River. After two days wandering, savages of the Campa tribe attacked. four were killed, two Germans fled, and Cooper's rifle shots were heard as they left the scene.

Washington, D. C State Department Jastremenski Cellao Peru Inamburi River Cooper Meier Hollende Puma Santo Domingo Inamburi Campa

Herbert Honored in Windsor Visit by Roosevelt Circle

The Hon. Hilary A. Herbert United States Secretary of the Navy was a Sunday guest of Hon. J. R. Roosevelt at his Windsor Forest residence with Lt. Cmdr. W. S. Cowles Mrs. Cowles and Baron Whettnall in attendance. By royal permission Herbert toured Windsor Castle and will depart for America September 28 on the Paris.

London Hilary A. Herbert United States J. R. Roosevelt Windsor Forest Roosevelt W. S. Cowles Mr. Herbert America Paris

Bankruptcy firm reopens as Burnham and Lewis in Amesbury

Bankrupt shoe firm Lewis Gross & Co., which failed two months ago with $30,000 in facilities, has been reorganized and renamed Burnham & Lewis. The move preserves local industry and preserves jobs in the Amesbury area.

Amesbury Lewis Gross & Co Burnham & Lewis

Annex boat links Union station to Plymouth line service

Notices inform Union Station patrons of an annex boat connecting with the regular steamer to Plymouth. The vessel departs Winthrop wharf at 9 230 daily and White wharf at 629 Commercial street at 9 15 on weekdays. No charge for the annex boat. Dunbar's band performs on each trip.

Union Station Plymouth Winthrop Wharf White Wharf Commercial Street Union Depot Dunbar Atlantic Ave Boston East Boston Chelsea Commercial St Ferrries Geo F. Chapin Treas the Palace Henry Morrison Snow’s Arch Wharf F. W. Lichfield John Smith Commercial Wharf North Pier Provincetown Cape Bost Ea Pequoss RICH Gente Commercial

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