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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1916
Page
3
Nat C. Goodwin appeared as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice at Braves Field last night. A capable supporting cast and admirable production elements were marred by a series of accidents that interrupted the performance and hindered clear judgment of the work.
The audience watched a makeshift Venice Street scene unfold as delays hampered the production. Mr Goodwin’s Shylock impressed but drew critique for overemphasizing pathos, while Julia Taylor’s Portia sparkled in a modern glittering style. Graiano and Bassanio performances varied but strong, with lighting and sets underwhelming. The show repeats tonight and tomorrow.
Nantucket connected to the mainland by a 24 mile telephone cable from Nantucket to Martha’s Vineyard and Buzzards Bay. Five audiences joined opening ceremonies with William R. Driver Jr leading talks from Boston. The line supports four simultaneous circuits and marked a shift from telegraph to voice communication.
The Teith annual Barnstable fair opens with children's day free admission for Cape residents. Parachute jumper James Hathaway has a near miss when a balloon lands in a barn and then reascends and falls into Barnstable Bay. The day features dog judging with 800 pedigreed dogs, plus top trotting horses and a trade automobile display. Oran the stallion wins best looking horse.
Hyannis wins the Cape Cod championship with a 13 to 2 defeat of Kingston while Barnstable beats Orleans High 9 to 4 in the high school final.
John H. Fahey of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States urged Chinese students and allies to form a business group in China during a meeting in Andover. He proposed adopting a similar structure to U S chambers to foster business ties and development.
The Athena arrives from Seattle after a 51 day voyage. Officers and crew say halibut fishing in the Pacific cannot compare with deep sea fishing off New England.
Penkus Brown a tailor at 164 West Broadway South Boston used the American flag as lining for a fur coat. Journeyman Jacob Dizer worked under Brown after warnings from George S Parks of 221 Gold Street. Brown pleaded ignorance before Judge Day and paid a $50 fine. case against Dizer was filed.
City Hall hosts a morning conference to craft a comprehensive clean street campaign. Mayor Curley invites city officials civic organization members and other attendees to participate in planning efforts.
In South Boston yesterday afternoon Frederick S. Clouther misstepped and fell 40 feet to the tunnel bottom during subway construction from lower Broadway to West Fourth street. He was carried unconscious by fellow workers and taken by police ambulance to Carney Hospital, where his name was placed on the dangerous list.
Bids opened at City Hall for a new school in the Mary Hemenway district Dorchester. Whiton & Haynes submitted the lowest bid of 137000 dollars from 11 contractors. Mayor Curley praised the process noting a healthier bidding climate.
War Department directs Fort Banks Winthrop recruiting officers to send 118 recruits to Columbus New Mexico. They depart for Framingham with 30 recalled veterans joining. Lieutenant William F Simmons of the 22d Infantry New York National Guard will command.
95 years old Mrs. Abigail T. Richardson, Lexington's oldest resident, quietly observed the 95th anniversary of her birth yesterday at her son-in-law John H. Wright's home on 1st Curve Street in Fast Lexington. She greeted many friends and several grandchildren attended.
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