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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1901

Page

4

Miss Sharpsteen Debuts at Park Theatre in Rich elu at Sixteen

Helena Sharpsteen pupil of Mrs Erving Winslow makes her acting debut in the Park Theatre yesterday afternoon in Rich elieu at Sixteen a comedy. She showed promise despite nervousness and dialect issues, receiving host of floral remembrances. Ruth Delano and other company members provided strong support among a socially lively audience including Mrs Winslow and noted literary figures.

Helena Sharpsteen Erving Winslow Park Theatre Richelieu Sharpsteen Miss Sharpsteen Ruth Delano Mr. Winslow Jack Gardner Louise Chandler Moulton Lotta Crabtree

Reorganized Jewish Theological Seminary Named Leaders

New plan for the Jewish Theological Seminary elected Dr S Schechter as president of the faculty and Dr Cyrus Adler as board chairman. Donations totalling 200000 advance the reorganization with Schiff Guggenheim and Lewisohn each contributing. Schechter to arrive in spring and start term in fall. Adler to split time between Washington and New York to manage.

New York Jewish Theological Seminary S. Schechter University of Cambridge University of London Cyrus Adler Smithsonian Institution Jacob H. Schiff Daniel Guggenheim Leonard Lewisohn Dr. Schechter Adler Washington Schechter Schiff Columbia University United States

Klein to teach Americans to sing in English

London reports a farewell dinner for Hermann Klein a singing teacher and critic preparing to sail for the United States next Saturday Sir Frederick Hrudge and other leaders attended. Speakers criticized American vocalists noting their money spent at European music schools but failure to sing in their own language. Klein said Americans have fine voices but mispronounce English and plans to remedy the defect.

London Frederick Hrudge Alberto Randegger Paolo Tosti Albert Visetti Alfred Rothschild Arthur Trendell Hermann Klein United States Arthur ‘Trendeil Europe Klein

Nourishment Stimulus for Body and Brain Cited

Rev. Duncan B. Macdonald of Hartford Theological Seminary asserts that "Orange ine" provides nourishment and stimulus for the body and brain. He emphasizes its mental and physical benefits in a concise endorsement.

Duncan B. Macdonald Hartford Theological Seminary

Senate approves report on Nicaragua route for Isthmian canal

The Senate committee on Isthmian canals authorized a favorable report on Sen Morgan's bill to acquire the right of way via the Nicaragua route from Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Morgan presented the report with a voluminous review of canal questions, but action on canal construction was deferred. He examines Britain's stance, various routes, and the Panama Canal Company's role.

Washington Senate Committee On Great Britain Panama Canal Company United States Isthmus

Storti Faces Imminent Execution in Charlestown Chair

Luigi Storti, long a death row inmate in Massachusetts, has three days left before execution. Gov and council respite expires Saturday, as the warden plans to enact the death sentence at the Charlestown death house. Storti, once housed with notorious inmates, remains gravely ill as court rulings left him without hope.

Luigi Storti Orti Storti Massachusetts Supreme Court Charlestown

Labor Federation Debates Negro Unions At AFL Session

In Scranton the American Federation of Labor tackled the Negro question within unions amid clashes between Socialists and trade unionists. Debates covered organizing common laborers, excluding unions allied with other bodies, and the feasibility of a central labor body for colored workers in Virginia and Alabama. Proposals to fund a defense fund and to unify rules faced defeats. convention dates and leadership contests loomed.

Scranton Penn American Federation of Labor Mr. Gompers PD. H. Hayes Philadelphia Max Hayes Cleveland Central Labor Union Gompers W. BP. Wilson Committee On Law William Henry Clay Virginia Richmond Charles C. Reckard Anniston, Ala Tion Mason and Dixon Executive Council Pacific Coast San Franciseo Building Trades Central Labor Union Thatty Federation J. W W. Bowman Chicago United States Senate Frank I. Baker United States Indiana Baker John H. Baker Indianapolis National Defence Fund

Doans Kidney Pills Prove Helpful in Boston Case

A Boston area fireman recalls relief from back pain after using Doans Kidney Pills purchased at Kingston’s drug store. He reports no recurrence of symptoms in the five years since treatment, describing the cure as consistent after cold exposure or strain. Doans are sold at 50 cents by Foster Milling Co. Buffalo NY, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan’s.

Boston Doan Eugene Rogers Merrimae Street Kingston Court Hanover Streets Price Foster-Milburr Co Buffalo N. Y United States

Death Row Countdown for Storti’s Final Journey Soon

Doctors say Storti remains gravely ill from consumption yet could be well enough to travel from cell to the death chamber. Attendants plan for a swift, orderly execution with Father Ubaldus guiding the procession and the warden overseeing final orders before the current is applied.

de Amezaga Storti McLaughlin Father Ubaldus Salvatore Italy Ubaldus Stort Warden Bridges

Retirement of John O. Smith Company Stuns Boston Trade

The John O. Smith Company, long a Boston maker of men and boys wear, retires after selling its entire stock to Continental Clothing House. Continental now offers the stock at retail, with a grand Smith window display and low prices to pass savings to customers.

Boston John CO. Smith Company Continental Clothing House Smith Company Continental John O. Smith Company Washington Boylston

Forefathers' Day Service in Boston 1901

The second annual Forefathers Day service of the Society of Mayflower Descendants in Massachusetts will be at King's Chapel Boston on Saturday December 21 1901 at 4 o'clock. Rev George Hodges will lead devotional exercises and Rev Frederick Baylies Allen will give the address. Members of patristic societies and others are invited. admission cards available from secretary George Ernest Bowman 623 Tremont Building Boston.

Society of Mayflower Descendants Commonwealth of Massachusetts King's Chapel Boston George Hodges Frederick Baylies Allen George Ernest Bowman Tremont Building

Boston Elevated Uniforms Move to Continental Clothing House

Regulation overcoats for conductors guards motormen and other Boston Elevated Railway staff are in stock at the Continental Clothing House at Washington and Boylston streets. The Continental uniforms have long held a strong reputation.

Continental Clothing House Washington and Boylston Streets Continental

Jenks Case Goes to Jury in Norwood Labor Day Assault

Ferdi nand L. Jenks of Walpole was arraigned in the Superior Criminal Court before Judge Sherman on charges of assault with intent to commit murder against Charles Maier of Norwood during Labor Day. The trial moved to the jury this afternoon.

Dedham Ferdinand L. Jenks Walpole Superior Criminal Court Sherman Charles Maier Norwood

Emerson Elected President of American Champagne Makers

Edward R. Emerson unanimously elected president of the American Champagne Makers Association. He leads the Brotherhood Wine Company, recognized for building up America's champagne and wine industry.

New York Edward R. Emerson American Champagne Makers’ Association Brotherhood Wine Company America

Man Hurled Through Saloon Window in Jamaica Plain Incident

Richard W. Lynch of 8 Call Street Jamaica Plain was ejected from Bernard Devle’s liquor saloon at 478 Washington Street. He broke a plate glass window with his right fist on the sidewalk, severing a major artery. A patrolman applied a tourniquet and Lynch was taken to City Hospital, listed as dangerous.

Washington Street Richard W. Lynch Call Street Jamaica Plain City Hospital Lynch Bernard Devle McCarthy Station 13 Froughton

Frothingham to resign as city Republican treasurer

Representative Louis A. Frothingham says he will not seek another term as treasurer of the Republican city committee. He cites his law firm Knox Currier Frothingham and legislative duties as needing all his time. Last summer he resigned from the city committee but was urged to reconsider by President Hutchinson.

Louis A. Frothingham Republican City Committee Frothingham Knox, Currier & Frothingham Hutchinson

Free medical diagnosis by Dr. Greene at 34 Temple Place

Dr. Greene offers free personal or letter based diagnosis to a limited number of patients at no cost. Send details to 34 Temple Place Boston for full particulars and a complete diagnosis. He seeks chronic cases deemed incurable by others and presents testimonials endorsing his methods.

Dr. Greene Temple Place Boston

Infant Roosevelt Wishes That He Were at Home

Quentin Roosevelt the president’s youngest son was born in Washington at 1735 N Street and often returns to a Rough Riders upbringing. He dislikes the city life saying he wishes to be home and asks about walking on stilts in the White House flower beds.

Washington Quentin Roosevelt N Street Rough Riders White House Quentin Roosevelt Prsident Jack

Derby House suicide identity linked to Ambie D McLaughlin

Relatives at Joy street station identified Ambie D. McLaughlin of 11 Cora street Winthrow as the Derby House victim found at 39 Cambridge street. A physician's view is suicide by inhaling chloroform after a towel was found in the mouth. the death occurred about 24 hours earlier.

Derby House Joy Street Ambie D. McLaughlin Cora Street Winthrow McLaughlin Cambridge Street

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