Christmas Furnishings and Carmen at the Boston Theatre
A tour of the Paine Furniture Company on Canal Street highlights affordable Christmas pieces from brass étageres to inlaid panels and Morris chairs. Bizet’s Carmen starred Miss Judi at the Boston Theatre, with critical debate over her interpretation and refinement versus traditional portrayal. the review favors Hedmondt as Jose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine Furniture Company
Canal Street
Byron
France
The
Republic
Cain and
Abel
Morris
Carmen
Bizet
Boston Theatre
Judh
Herald
Europe
America
Merimée
Miss Judi
Miss Juch
Jose
Miss Judh
Art
Faust
Marguerite
Mephistopheles
Frederic von Telramund
Venus
Jago
Mr. Hedmondt
William Tell at the Metropolitan praised for grandeur
New York December 13 Rossini's William Tell at the Metropolitan Opera House received a magnificent performance. Herr Reichmann's interpretation of the title role was grand and the principal cast including Kalisch Perotti Frank Hubbn Kaschuska earned high praise. The audience was large and demonstrative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tell
Metropolitan
New York
Sprerau
Rossini
Metropolitan Opera House
Herr Reichmann
Paul Kalisch
Jules Perotti
Fr. Frank
Hubbn
Fri
Kaschuska
Our Mexican relations and the Boston collectorship in focus
Senators Dawes and Hear talk with the President on Mexico trade policy and the pending Boston collector appointment. The piece notes support for Beard to return as collector, while House leaders and Boston interests weigh loyalty to the Old Guard against younger rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes
Boston
Congress
Dr. Burden
Hoar
Senator Dawes
White House
Senator Hoar
Beard
Custom House
Massachusetts
Walker
Mr. Beard
Old Guard
Woollen duties shape tariff plans against free raw materials
The Ways and Means Committee moves to frame tariff legislation with a firm stance against free wool and other cheap raw materials. Governor Dingley and Major McKinley back wool grower interests, while the Republican majority resists reductions and favors ad valorem duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Ways and Means
Congress
New England
Dingley
Maine
Ways and Means Committee
Jess
Major McKinley
Congressmen Raise Wind With Mileage Subsidy
House members and Senators hit by cash shortfalls from Cashier Silcott’s defalcation offset losses by drawing on mileage credits for Washington travel. Large totals are reported for Arizona, Oregon, California, Washington, Texas and others, with a bill to reimburse November salaries proposed but uncertain under unanimous consent.
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House
Silcott
Washington
Congress
Arizona
Oregon
California
Florida
Illinois
Maine
Massachusetts
Maryland
Man who lost hands is named House doorkeeper
Lewis Wilson of Minnesota who lost both hands in a cannon explosion while firing a salute for Harrison’s election was appointed a doorkeeper of the House of Representatives with a salary of 1200 dollars per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FICE
Lewis Wilson
Minnesota
Harrison
House of Representatives
Famous Nashua and Lowell railroad case comes to town
Boston lawyer Alfred S. Hall assists ex Minister K J Phelps and F A Brooks in appealing the Nashua and Lowell against the Boston and Lowell railroad. The suit seeks about 200000 believed diverted from railroad funds to defendants expenses. Josiah H Benton to represent the defendants. case argued before the higher court after Colt ruled against appellants.
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Alfred S. Hall
Boston
K. J. Phelps
F. A. Brooks
Nashuan& Lowell Railroad
Boston & Lowell Railroad
United States Circuit Court
Colt
Nashua & Lowell
Josiah Hi. Benton
Navy seeks bids for 5300 and 7500 ton cruisers
Advertisements for bids to build two cruisers are being prepared at the Navy Department and will be issued soon. The 5300 ton ship is funded at 1,800,000 dollars and the 7500 ton cruiser at 3,500,000 dollars.
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Navy Department
Tests of the New Eight-Inch Steel Gun
General Benet reports the Watervliet Arsenal tests of the eight inch steel gun were highly satisfactory. The proving ground at Sandy Hook saw a maximum range nearing nine miles in the presence of ordnance experts, marking the first all American steel gun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Benet
Ordnance
U.S.A
Secretary of War
Watervliet Arsenal
Proving Ground
Postoffice to Expand Use of Cancelling Machines
The Postoffice Department praises the cancelling machines in the Boston Postoffice and plans to raise their number to fifteen for the coming year They also consider extending the system to New York and other large offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice Department
Boston Postoffice
New York
House Elections Committee Organizes Sub committee
The House committee on elections held its first meeting and formed a rules sub committee. Chairman Rowell and Messrs. Hook, Cooper, Crisp and O Ferrall will handle seventeen contested election cases awaiting settlement.
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House Election Committee
House Committee On Elections
Rowell
Messrs. Hook
Cooper, Crisp
O’ferrall
Condition of National Banks Report Call Issued
The comptroller of the currency has issued a call for reports on the condition of the national banks as of close of business on Wednesday December 11, 188. The action seeks updated financial results from all banks under federal supervision.
Fall River Stocks Quiet Market Declines Prompt Brisk Bidding
In Fall River on December 13, stock brokers G. M. Haffards & Co report a quiet stock market due to lower print cloth prices and light demand. Fewer sales occurred than in recent weeks, though bidding remains brisk. Details of reported sales follow.
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Favy River
G. M. Haffards & Co
Jury told to acquit Beggs if no direct act shown
The judge instructions emphasize circumstantial proof and require beyond reasonable doubt for conspiracy to murder Cronin. Jurors told to acquit Beggs without an overt act and cautioned against using verbal admissions against other defendants. Court adjourned after a long deliberation period with a restless crowd outside.
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John Kunze
Beggs
Camp 20
United Brotherhood
J. B. Simonds
Dr. Cronin
Patrick Henry Cronin
Cronin
Burke
Carlson Cottage
South
Clark Street
Dinan
Coughlin
O’sullivan
O'Sullivan
McVonnell
New England and New York Weather Forecast Update
Washington December 13 forecast shows fair conditions for New England and eastern New York with northwesterly winds and lower temperatures. Sunday is expected to be fair across both regions.
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Washington
New England
New York
Observations Taken At 8 P M
Observations from the scene note data collected at 8 p m. The report lists details of conditions and measurements observed at that time. Specific readings or locations are not provided in the fragment.
Club Notes From Boston Hotels And Clubs
Beverly Yacht Club officers elected for next season at Parker's include Commodore J. B. Paine and vice commodore George H. Richards with W. L. Jeffries, R. Robbins as treasurer. She Rovers' Cycle Club hosts annual meeting in Charlestown with many League of American Wheelmen officials in attendance. Company K MA Volunteer Association holds third annual reunion at the Thorndike, electing G. H. Nason as president and L. W. Morse as treasurer. Latest hotel arrivals list prominent guests at Vendome, Brunswick, Thorndike, Parker's, Young's, and other Boston hotels with numerous notable names and places.
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Beverly Yacht Club
Parker's
J. B. Paine
Swordfish
George H. Richards
Petrel
R. ©. Robbins
Wanderer
W. L. Jeffries
Kiowa
Messrs. P. Grant, Jr
T. S. Edmunds
J. P. Cushing
Robert
Boston Bicycle Club
C. S. Howard
Massachusetts
League of American Wheelmen
J. G. Kerrison
Boston Press Club
Abbott Bassett
J. B. Seward
Chelsea Club
W. Newman
Cambridge Club
Company K
Massachusetts Volunteer Association
Thorndike
G. H. Nason
L. W. Morse
Alfred Williams
F. B. Perkins
J. Reed Whipple
Young's
James B. Whipple
William H. LaPointe
Charles I. Lindsey
Robert F. Ford
C. M. Hart
Schoolmasters’ Club
Brunswick
Sixth
Massachusetts Regiment
Young
George W. Brady
Technology Electric Club
H. Hill
F. H. Barton
Manchester
N. H
E. G. Richard
Hartford
Conn
United States
L. D. Lyon
New York
Frank Armitage
Elmira
N. Y
Hugh MacDonald
A. Northend
New Britain
F. Schnelling
Newport
B. R. Shirley
Providence
A. Brown
J. F. Marsh
St. Louis
F A. Morse
Worcester
E. H. Ackley
J. J. Pratt
Montpelier
R. B. Arthur
Aberdeen
Scotland
T. E. Sparrow
U.S.A
E. O. Child
E. W. Chase
Omaha
Neb
W. A. Faunce
Toledo
W. B. Hawes
Fall River
W. R. Gregg
Toronto
Philadelphia
J. W. Morrisey
Quincy
Julien W. Russell
Brooklyn
George L. Spear
West Randolph
F. C. Bares
Bath
F. B. Pierce
Chesterfield
American—Fe
P. Burt
Wellsville
Joan Welch
Portland
H. F. Bennett
E.'J. Baldwin
Fulton
A. D. Brown
Crawford
S. D. Noyes
Olcott
A. E. Spofford
Kingston
S.A. Tucker
Davenport
J. C. Howard and_ wife
Walpole
H. L. Whiting
West Tisbury
Revere
Hugh MacLean
Buffalo
New Management Planned at Young's Hotel
Beginning with the new year Young's Hotel will have a new management structure. Proprietor J Reed Whipple will admit partners James B Whipple William H La Pointe Charles I Lindsey Robert F Ford and C M Hart. James Whipple brings extensive hotel experience and the others have held responsible positions at the hotel.
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Young’s Hotel
J. Reed Whipple
James B. Whipple
William H. la Pointe
Charles I. Lindsey
Robert F. Ford
C. M. Hart
James Whipple
New B. and H. Lamp Reaches Market Front
A newly released B. and H. lamp is entering the market, signaling fresh lighting options for homes. The product debuts amid a growing range of contemporary fixtures and styles.
Baermann's Second Concert Delights Union Hall Audience
Mr Baermann led a rich program with C M Loeffler F Giese Sauter Goldschmidt Guinzel Jagott Reiter in a chamber music evening. The trio in C major and the Mozart wind quintet drew praise for artistry while Raff and Beethoven pieces showed mixed reception with Baermann's superb technique and balance praised.
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Baermann
Union Hall
Messrs
C. M. Loeffler
F. Giese
Sauter
Goldschmidt
Guinzel
Jagott
Reiter
Peters
Pees
Mozart
Haydn
Mr. Giese
Raff
Loeffler
Harris Estate V City of Boston Water Obstruction Suit
Edward Harris et al. sue City of Boston claiming a natural pond and outlet in Roxbury were obstructed in 1886 harming 27 acres laid out for housing. Plaintiffs seek court orders to remove obstructions and restore drainage. decision reserved.
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Edward
Harris Et al
City of
Boston
Harris
Roxbury
William and
William A. On
A.J. Bailey
Damages Suits Headline Hyde Park and Lynn & Boston Rrs
Superior Court First Session on December 13 resumes two tort cases. Lucilla M. Gordon v New York and New England Railroad pertains to injuries at Hyde Park. James H. Webber v Lynn and Boston Railroad relates to being thrown from a car. Attorneys for plaintiffs and defendants listed. Monday case lists will be prepared at 1 pm Saturday.
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Superior Court
Barker
Lucilla M. Gordon
New York & New England Railroad Company
Hyde Park
E. Greenhood
H. E. Bolles
R. M. Saltonstall
Hammond
James H. Webber
Lynn & Boston Railroad Company
Probate Court Actions in Suffolk County Dec 13
Administrators appointed for estates of Mary Hardy Susan H Boynton Jeremiah O Callaghan Catherine Fallon Michael Leen James P McEnaney Agnes G Flanagan Henry W Royce Anna McCarty Patrick Heary Mary Mitchell James Gibson Charles W Willis David Griffin Adeline M L Hook Michael Gerahty William K Parker James Taylor Rachel Fuller Susan H Newell. Wills admitted include John Ellis Blake Ebenezer C Milliken John J Cuddihy Mary A Kelly Elizabeth Carter Bridget Halloran Sophie R Carr John Mais James H Blake Ellen M O'Brien John Bachelder Harriet Gray John M Walsh Joseph Scholfield.
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Mary Hardy
Susan H. Boynton
Jeremiah O'Callaghan
Catherine Fallon
Michael Leen
James P. McEnaney
Agnes G. Flanagan
Anna McCarty
Patrick Heary
Mary Mitchell
James Gibson
Charles W. Willis
David Griffen
Adeline M. L. Hook
Michael Gerahty
William K. Parker
James Taylor
Rachel Fuller
Susan H. Newell
Fiske v Rogers Arson Injury Case in Middlesex Court
Caroline M. Fiske sues Andrew J. Rogers for damages after a February 12 1889 collision on Main Street Waltham. She alleges a negligently driven horse attached to a sleigh caused her to fall breaking her arm and suffer serious injuries. Defense denies due care. Case to be given to the jury Monday morning.
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Middlesex County
Thompson
Caroline M. Fiske
Andrew J. Rogers
Main Street
Waltham
Johnson and Harvey
Allen and Mayberry
Sentences in Superior Court Norfolk Dedham December
Boston residents received various penalties for crimes including breaking and entering theft liquor law violations and fraud. Notable outcomes include J James Fuller for breaking and entering receiving four years. Maria Dunn six months. John Connolly and Thomas Walker sent to reformatories. J W Moran four months and fines. Frank Hazelum sent to Westboro Lyman School. Albert Leduck two years. Martin F Smith acquitted.
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Superior Criminal Court
Norfolk County
Dedham
Bloogerer
J. James Fuller
Boston
Tremont House
George E. Craig
Walpole
Maria Dunn
Hyde Park
House of Correction
Thomas Walker
Washington National Bank
Concord Reformatory
John Connolly
Brookline
J. W. Moran
Weymouth
James Lundig
Franklin
Frank Hazelum
Stoughton
Westboro Lyman School
Albert Leduck
Martin F. Smith
Randolph
Superior Civil Court docket from Essex County Massachusetts
Salem December docket lists cases No. 5549 Caraher vs Proctor for assault and venue. 5719 Noonan vs Blaney on attorney bill. 5748 Green vs Buffum executrix on driven well. 5769 Burpee vs Boston Loan Co on bicycle loan conversion. further entries Hoag v Buxton and others pending with defenses and trials noted.
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Superior Civil Court
Essex County
Salem
N.N. Jones
E. R. Anderson
Hoag
Buxton
Brown
Inhab
Hart
Whittredge
Roley
Clark
Towne
Southwick
Emery
Averell
Chadwick
Lowe
City of Gloucester
Superior Court Sentences Filed December 13
In Superior Criminal Court on December 13 J John Roach received one year in the House of Correction for assault. Peter Ryan was sentenced to one year for forgery. James J Carney was fined ten dollars and costs for violating liquor law. Charles Davies got two months for forgery. Archibald Morrison was sentenced to one month for assault and battery.
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John Roach
House of Correction
Peter Ryan
James J. Carney
Charles Davies
Archibald Morrison
Criminal Session at Municipal Court Delivers Fines
In the December 13 session Judge Parmenter fined J William Gillis and James Brackett six dollars each for evading carriage fare. William W Farr must recognize 500 dollars to answer a charge of receiving stolen property. John Hallahan was convicted of stealing forty yards of cloth and fined five dollars. The court declined jurisdiction in Joseph P Curry's case alleging illegal voting and held him for Superior Court trial.
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Parmenter
J. William Gillis
James Brackett
William W. Farr
John Hallahan
Chargin Joseph P. Curry
Gilchrist offers embroidered initial handkerchief bargains
R. and J. Gilchrist on Winter Street advertise rare bargains in embroidered initial handkerchiefs. Ladies linen presents three embroidery styles in small medium and large sizes while clear linen lawn and gentlemen linen initials are also offered. Buy a dozen for gifts this Christmas season.
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R. & J. Gilchrist
Winter Street
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Galli-Marie
Prosper Merimée
Henri Meilhac
Ludovic Halévy
Mr. Baermann
Arthur Weld
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Mexican Foreign Office
Blaine
Treasury Department
Cuba
Vera Cruz
Ryan
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Sutton
Mayberry
Colonel Morrison
Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Breckinridge
Arkansas
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Hiscock
General Browne
Indiana
Reed
Ohio
Ways and Means
Abram
Hewitt
Haffords & Co
American Linen Pa
Barnard Mfg. Co
Bourne Mills
Border City Mfg. Co
Barnaby Mfg. Co
Chace MMi
Crescent Mills
Davol Mills
LOO
Flint Mills
Globe Yarn Mills
Loo Il
Granite Mills
Owe Eee
Hargraves Mills
King Philip Mills
Laurel Lake Mills
Seener
Merchants’ Mtg. Co
Mechanics’ Mills
Metacomet Mfc. Co
JV A. . Narragansett Mills
Osborn
Seaconnet Mills
Tecumseh Mills
Troy C. & W. Mfg. Co
Union Cotton Mf. Co
Wampanoa, Ae
American Printing
Ee Chase Patent
Edison Elec, CO
Observer’s Office
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U.S.A. Ofton
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Fla
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Mich
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Fair
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Supreme Judicial Court
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Suffolk County
McKim, J
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Swanson. Complet
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Town of Wakefield
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Haskell Et al
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Abbey & Schoeffel
Daniel Frohman
London
Tremont Theatre—Extra
Ideal Extravaganza CD
Crystal Slipper
Bluebeard, Jr
Fatima and the Fairy
Boston Music Hall
Abbey, Schoeffel & Graubeg
Herreuden D’albert
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Beethoven
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Schumann
Chopin
Schubert
Grieg
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Taussg
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Steinway
Mechanics’ Building
Today, International
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Copley Square
Abba Goold Woolson
England
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Portugal
Italy
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Austria-Hungary
Doll & Richards
Park Street
Pierce’s
Francis
John Stetson
Faery
LN Ebery Opera
Oola FL
Wilson and Company
Mdavy
Cleveland
Mag
Billy Brer
Monificent Minstrels
Hi Son
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Arthur Nikisom
Fanny Bloomfield
D Zeisler
Galamark
Handel and Haydn Society
Last Ear
Boston N Museum
I. R. M. Field
Eac
Eugene Tompkins
Emma Jucel Crand
Hoyt
Chas. A. Stevenson
Bootles’ Baby
Madison Square Theatre
Hollis
Sathen
Isaac B. Rich
Mrs. Kendal
Wtre Iron Master
Y. M. C. Uilion
Boylston Street
Wheatland Banjo Cub
Dorchester
Annie W. Chapin
A. F. Jones
William H. Baldwin
W. B. Cranks
Grand Opera House
Proctor & Mansfield
Howard Atheneum
Hyde’s Star
Bisnopr
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