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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1901

Page

5

Alleged Fentans Sought in New York and Liverpool Case

Private detectives at New York piers pursued Lawrie Marks, wanted in Liverpool for forgery tied to boxer Dick Burge. The British government seeks several men linked to the Exchange Buildings and Liverpool Town Hall explosion and fire. Passengers report fire brigade Superintendent Thomas said the destruction came from a timed infernal machine near brokers oils. John Lee, keeper of the Exchange, suspects Irish Americans meeting at the emancipated slaves monument.

New York Lawrie Marks Liverpool Dick Burge Exchange Liverpool Town Hall Etruria Thomas Fire Brigade John Lee

Stage Talk and Boston Theaters This Week 1902

Julia Marlowe to present Electra in New York with edits for anti clerical content. Annie Clarke hosts a Brookline reception. Boston venues feature Elsie De Wolfe The Way of the World and The Royal Prisoner with Susette Willey. Other shows include Sky Farm at the Museum, The Red Kloof, Fiddle Dee Dee, Israel Zangwill’s Children of the Ghetto, and David Harum at the Colonial Theatre during Christmas week.

Julia Marlowe New York Electra Spain South American Miss Marlowe Annie Clarke Sky Farm Providence Garrick Theatre Glyde Fitch Shakspere Victoria Theatre Elsie de Wolfe Fitch Sadie Martinet Mr. Fitch Iago Cassie Chicago Frank Daniels Miss Simplicity Ashmont Bob Barnet Phebe Davies Ella Hugh Wood Boston Susette Willey True S. James Grand Opera House Miss Willey Israel Zangwill Lothrop Bowdoin Square Bijou Knighthood Colonial Bertha Galland Hollis William Faversham Louis Mann Clara Lipman Red Kloof Park Theatre Crabtree Columbia Picchiani Keith Staley Birbeck Boston Music Hall Howard Burke Brothers Wise Mike Meeker-Baker Grace la Rue Virginia Lee Stantons Maggie Bennett Marie Revere Gilbert Girard Katherine Irwin Bonnie Thornton Leah May Austin & Stone Walthour van Bill Nickelodeon Pacific Harry Clay Blaney Philippines Peate William H. Crane David Harum Colonial Theatre

Marconi’s Atlantic tests draw praise and questions

From St Johns to Newfoundland, Mr. Marconi explains his trans ocean signals and plans a 200 foot pole at Cape Spear. Officials, including Governor Boyle and Premier Bent, will review tests while weather may boost signals. Cable interests warn wireless is not yet a rival to ocean cables.

St, John's N. J Newfoundland Mr. Marconi Cavendish Boyle Marconi Cape Spear Boyle Bent England Ireland Philippines Howen

Substantial recognition of the colony's appreciation

A fragment notes strong esteem for an unnamed individual's work within a colony. The line hints at broad gratitude and ongoing regard, suggesting a formal acknowledgment or ceremonial praise without detailing the context or person. The readable text conveys reverence but lacks specific names, dates, or places.

Marconi plans large wireless station at St Johns

Signor Marconi reports successful kite experiments at Signal Hill showing signals clear at 400 feet. He will suspend kite tests for a large station in St Johns costing about 60000 dollars with towers and wires, then return to England for equipment shipments. Cornwall and Cape Cod stations suffered damage from storms and delays.

Cape Cod Cornwall Atlantic Engand Mass The Lizard Eng New York Herald ST. John's Harbor Newfoundland England John Send

Cable men hail Marconi signal across Atlantic

New York dispatch notes Commercial Cable Co president George G. Ward praising Signor Marconi for signaling across the Atlantic. Ward called the feat remarkable and a marvellous achievement, and noted the potential commercial value of the technology.

New York George G. Ward Commercial Cable Company Signor Marconi Atlantic Marconi Newfoundland England

Great Peter the giant Rostock snake dies in arena fight

Great Peter, the 36 foot long import weighing 3 feet in circumference, perished after clashing with a hog in Rostock’s animal arena. The snake, valued around $1000, had devoured hundreds of rodents and rabbits during fasting periods and was fatally struck by the hog after a protracted struggle.

Great Peter Rostock Peter Mr. Bostock

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