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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1887

Page

5

American Opera and Harrigan Music Spark New Stage Debates

New York critics survey American comic opera efforts with The Begum and The Pyra mids, praising some music but faulting slang over refined humor. They note Harrigan and Braham’s Pete as strong American scores, while Des cended voices and Hoffmann concerts draw attention to a evolving New York stage and music scene.

New York Sprovav Sydney Rosenfeld Stockton Frank Wilson McCaull Philadelphia Quakertown Charles Puerner Fifth Avenue Theatre Boston Chicago the Rambler Harry Smith Reginald de Koven Gilbert Begum Mr. Smith Colonel McCaull Dicky Bell de Wolf Hopper Mr. Bell Hopper Wilson J. D’ Angelis Py All D’angelis Harry McDonough Bell Mr. de Koven Sullivan Leecoea Edward Harrigan Pete Dave Braham Harrigan Messrs. Pod & Sons Horigan Braham

Smash-Up at Fitchburg Causes Freight Train Fire

A Raymond excursion train rear-ends a freight train in Fitchburg yard, destroying the saloon car and two cars, while kerosene and cotton catch fire. Drover George Joslin suffers multiple injuries but is likely to recover. Fireman William Dixon sustains spinal and internal injuries and is taken to hospital.

Forcensure Raymond George Joslin Howard Street East Buffalo N. Y William Dixon Massachusetts General Hospital Fitchburg Gaston Butte Depot Lanredound Wells Minty

Marriages and Stocks Stir Winter News in State Street

The January stock boom debate continues with forecasts of a possible December shift. Fitchburg negotiations progress toward a Cheshire road control deal. Bell Telephone delays unsettle small shareholders while Crawbaugh stock hopes rise on possible high per share value. Eastern railroad dividend outlook improves stockholder confidence. Rutland stock sale to Delaware and Hudson set for Jan 5 1883. Reports of ex Governor Smith buying Sullivan County road surface rumors at about 1 million dollars. Multiple marriage notices follow from Hyde Park to Medford with local clergy confirming unions.

Bell Telephone Crawbaugh Supreme Court Eastern Railroad Rutland Delaware & Hudson

Grace Church consecrated in Newton Diocese

Grace Church in Newton Episcopal was consecrated today in a ceremony led by Bishop Paddock. The 1872 cornerstone and 1873 occupancy marked a long project, with mortgage reduction aided by a bequest from Henry Homer Linder. The church reports a flourishing organization.

Newton Grace Church Episcopal Paddock Philips Brooks Fales Henry Homer Linder

Carpets Sold At Deep Discount At Washington Street

Jor Goutprawai and Co advertise a large line of marked down Brussels carpets at 169 Washington Street. The display emphasizes substantial price cuts and wide selection for bargain shoppers.

Jor, Goutprawai & Co Brussels Washington Street C. CG. Briggs & Co Appleton St

Amusements listings across Boston venues prompt varied shows

The pages note theatre offerings at The Theatre with A Bunch of Keys, Boston Museum with The Barrister, and other venues including Exiles at 4 Hollis, Frederic Warde, Mrs Langtry at Globie Theatre, and Dan Darcey at the Howard Atheneum. Evening performances start around 7:45 to 7:46 depending on the house.

Boston Museum Barrister Twyening Nee Theatre Hollis Epee Fredericc Warde Globie Mrs. Langtry Howard Athenaum Dan Darcey Hollis Wicaine Isaac B.rick Noy Frederic Warde Ficient Dramatic Company Hudson & & O'Neill GALBA Batunday Satan Irginius Golden Giant McKee Rankin

Local Auction Listings Highlight Watches Paintings

A fragment lists items for sale including watches from George E Hall and real estate from S R Knights & Co at 30 p.m. and paintings from Leonard & Co at 3 p.m. The misspelled text suggests multiple consignors and an afternoon sale session.

George E. Hall S. R. Knights & Co Priday Leonard & Co

The President and His Party

A portrait of a transformative era under a reforming president. The article lauds his rise as a moral and political force, praises his Cabinet, and notes the relentless pressure from party factions while highlighting his steadfast duty against proscription and spoils. It discusses his impact on party leadership and the need for accountability.

Dorman B. Eaton The North American Review M. Theodore Roosevelt Cleveland Jackson Lincoln Jefferson Curtis Higgins Thomas and Rasin Senate Gorman Combs Maryland

Deaths in City and Across Areas Noted in Local Notices

Obituary notices list Margaret Allen Clarisa Fisk Allen Margaret Brad shaw Eliza Burditt Terence Burns Abbie P Doane Annie Douglas Jane Flannagan Mary E Flynn Claire Gibson Thomas Jessop Bridget Leo Sadie Loomer Ellen Mangan John O Neil John Sibson Mary H Taber Miss Sarah Willis and other local and distant relatives, with ages and locations from Boston to New York and Eng.

Allen Margaret Allen Passaic N. J Clarisa Fisk ‘Allen Phineas Allen West Newton Bradshaw Margaret F. Bradshaw Burditt Charlestown Mass Eliza Burditt Burns Terence Burns Doane Harrison Square Abbie P George A. Doane Benamin Huoknam Wasport Douglas Annie John Douglas Flannagan Boston Highlands Jane John Flannagan Flynn Jamaica Plain Mary E Michael Flynn Gibson Claire Thomas Catherine Gibson Jessop Sheffield Eng Thomas Jessop Leo Bridget Leo Loomer Sadie R. Loomer Mangan Ellen F. Mangan O'Neil Roxbury John O'Neil Sibson Wilton Barnstaple John Sibson Utica Taber New York Mary H Edmund B. Taber Willis Kingston Sarah T. Willis Zepheniah Lus

December features Prison Life descriptive paper by Edward L. Wilson

The December section highlights Prison Life by Edward L. Wilson with seventeen engravings from the author’s photos. Subscriptions are $4.00 yearly or 35 cents per issue, with a November start option offering twelve prior issues and Lincoln Life for $6.00 with back numbers bound for $7.50. The Century Co. of New York handles back-issues and subscriptions.

Edward L. Wilson Brander Matthews Clémenceau Sarcey Rochefort Durham Pennell United Churches of the Lincoln Life Tur Century Co New York Kansas City

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