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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1892
Page
5
Miss Beth Baker unveils a new idea in fiction proposing character loans as collateral. Her forthcoming novel, Whose-His or Mine, suggests evaluating ancestry heredity and natural ability to rate character and support credit, aiming to help worthy individuals avoid financial failure.
Miss May Lyle Smith a rare flutist to perform at Tremont Temple Monday night after studying in Boston. Anget Lunde, contralto, returns from Norway and appears at Miss Hawes Park Street event on Women Composers. Ellen Rankin SODDp sculpts Mrs Potter Palmer bust for the World’s Fair Women’s Building. Western Michigan Diocese allows women to vote at vestry meetings. Frances Folsom Cleveland joins National Press League, with letter kept in its vault. Juan Bracken, a 20 year old New York sculptor, to carve Illinois Welcoming the Nations. Annie Shepard, 18, New Hampshire, runs a 4000-subscriber monthly.
Cram, a railroad contractor and patentee, and his wife arise in a public dispute after alleged insults by Mr Wilson. Mrs Cram recounts events at their Exeter street residence and their plan to deny the slur. Mr Cram defends his wife’s honor and recalls years of trusted partnership on major contracts.
In Exeter chambers Mrs Cram discusses social circles and professional contacts as she defends her reputation. Mr Fry recounts that Mr Wilson denied slanderous remarks about Mrs Cram, then slighted him after an exchange. Wilson declines comment, warns of legal action if stories appear, and leaves for the road tour.
The Cosmorama organized by the Young Ladies' Charitable Association for the Home for Consumptives in Dorchester proves a brilliant success. The hall is transformed into a world map with booths and scenic displays, while the Ninth Regiment Band performs daily. Afternoon crowds include many children and young shoppers browse booths as volunteers vote on Colonel Strachan's bust under Miss Grace Phan.
A dinner party at Sloperton Cottage turns to a playful discussion of Irish bulls. The group cites a misread line from The Watchman song, prompting a back-and-forth about a literal misinterpretation. The exchange spills into broader chatter about stage life and Boston theatre sketches.
Bella Black shines in Babes in the Wood at the Boston Theatre as critics praise Mansfield as Nero in a strong brutal portrayal The Elks benefit program at the Boston Theatre features a long list of performers including Nat C Goodwin and Miss Jansen Tonight A Parisian Romance and Beau Brummell close the engagement with Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde ahead This week new management at Globe Theatre with Charles Schroeder aims to boost attendance and Hoyts A Temperance Town gains traction at Park Theatre while Surrender receives refinements and strong company work at the Columbia Theatre
The Boston theatre hosts Wagner program with Herzfelds orchestra and vocalists including Miss Fabris and Miss Stein amid plans for Parsifal and Ring excerpts. Other concerts feature Johannes Wolff and Joseph Hollman returning for revivals at Hollis Street Theatre and Tremont Theatre engagements with Solists. Walter Damrosch assists Damrosch aids at Chickering Hall while Grossmith returns to Music Hall to discuss Is Music a Failure and recount Hamburg tales with Mixado and Irving dog stories.
At 4 15 this morning the northbound express from New York No 52 derailed at Ferrisburgh after a broken wheel on a sleeping car. A passenger coach tipped over while the sleeper stayed upright. Seven people were bruised but none seriously hurt. Officials and doctors treated the wounded. several victims were hospitalized or sent home.
Vienna reports Francis Von Suppe the composer gravely ill with doctors predicting his death within twenty four hours. His condition worsened rapidly after prior health scares, triggering an urgent request for prayers and dignitaries to visit.
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