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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1886

Page

5

New York Review Sparks Debate Over Munkaesy Christ Before Pilate

Lyman H. Weeks condemns Munkaesy Christ Before Pilate as showman driven spectacle resisting genuine art. He praises technical skill but argues the painting lacks religious depth and emotional impact, calling the exhibition a sensational, circus like display in New York.

New York Post Academy Art Association Munkaesy Christ Before Pilate Metropolitan Museum of Art Fifth Avenue Schaus Rembrandt Gedelmeyer Europe America United States Christ Mr. Sedelmeyer Munkacsy Buffalo Bill Lyman H. Weeks

McQuade's Trial Begins in New York Court

Twelve jurors were finally seated to try ex-Alderman McQuade. Assistant District Attorney Nicoll opened the case arguing that bribery and prosecution were unprejudiced. Fullgraff testified in detail about the combine and meetings at MelLauglin's house as the court recessed for supper.

New York McQuade Nicoll Fullgraff Dutty S Senate Duffy Ile MccQuade MelLauglin

Break High Will Challenge in Farmington Probate

In Farmington Maine on December 8 the Backus heirs begin proceedings to break the will of the late Mrs S S Belcher which left her estate to Bates College. The college presents witnesses confirming sound mind and genuine signature as the hearing proceeds likely across several days.

S. C. Strout Portland J. ©. Holman H. L. Whitcomb Arthur Freaes Belcher Farmington Otis K. Butler Uriah R. Butler E. Sprague Swift Josiah H. Thompson Eila Brackett Edward H. K. Lyman Brookline N. Y Archibald M. Howe Cambridge Middlesex Dedham Norfolk Boston Post Boston George White Esquire Jonathan Cobb Register Massachusetts Suffolk Catherine Falvey Kate Falvey Margaret E. F. Perkins Margaret Hayes Joan W. McKim Elijah George Commonwealth of Massachusetts Maryford Charles A. Welch Cohasset Jomn Monwealth Probate Court Rebecca W. Stackpole Anna W. Lancaster Elizabeth Paine Patch Elizabeth Paine Claggett Supfolk Reuben M.stackpole Joan W. McKiu

Salem Cutting Room to Close After Wage Dispute

Ezra Brown who ran the cutting room in Salem for F. W. Breed of Lynn has packed up and will send the shop to Lynn. Twenty one workers lose their jobs after he paid Salem wages of 14 dollars weekly instead of the Lynn rate of 17 dollars. The closure follows a Knights of Labor order issued Monday.

Salem Sreerau Ezra Brown F. W. Breed Lynn Knights of Labor

Minister's Charge tops readers' interest despite modest attention

The Indianapolis News notes the Minister's Charge has drawn more subscriptions for Century than Silas Lapham, with expectations the book form sales will double its predecessor. American Bookseller calls it rare in beauty and tender, gripping in interest.

Gilt Top and Rough Edges Auction Note

A brief entry notes gilt top and rough edges with a price tag of two dollars. The terse line implies a catalog item or small lot value at two dollars.

Boston Theaters Schedule With Multiple Shows

Today listings include paintings by Lewis J Bird & Co at 2 pm and theater runs across Boston venues. Galley Slave at WOU Theatre daily 2 pm. Karl the Pedler at Howard Art Museum nightly. Harbor Lights at Boston Harbor Museum 7:40 pm. Lilian Olcott as Theodora at Globe Theatre 7:45 pm. Adonis at Hollis Street Theatre nightly. Edwin Booth at Boston Theatre nightly. The Woman Hater with Mr Joan T Raymond at Park Theatre evenings.

WOU Howard

Marriages in City and Cambridge Clergy Records

In this city on December 4 John H. Cahill married Ernestine M. Brown. December 3 Joseph W. Collins wed Mary F. Laskey. December 5 William Sawyer married Martha E. Brock. In Cambridge December 7 Charles William Kennedy of New York married Elizabeth A., daughter of Captain J. S. Boynton.

George W. Briggs Charles William Kennedy New York Elizabeth A J. S. Boynton Cambridge

Obituary notices from city area dec 5 to 7

Deaths recorded for Fannie A Barrett Martha L du Puy Rebecca H Johnson Margarett Lawless George Rice Daisey Restarrick William C Tarbell Grace M Barnard Thomas L Dole Martha Lockley Luke B Noyes Jr Pike infant daughter Edna A Pearson Jennie M Wakeley list ages and locations across Barre Cambridge Newtonville Malden Somerville Wakefield Natick Hyde Park Washington DC and Boston Highlands Wakeful entries mark local obituary notices with multiple families and dates in early December.

George Rice Restarrick Daisey Restarrick Tarbell William Creswell Tarbell Barnard Wakefield Grace M. Barnard Benjamin F Sarah H. Barnard Dole Newtonville Thomas L Earson Malden Edna A. Pearson Wakeley Somerville Jennie M. Wakeley

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