To Be or Not to Be English Actors and American Stage
Fanny Davenport argues the American stage can host both English and American talent without shutting out either. She cites Irving Coquelin Salvini and others, lauds English stars for elevating drama, and warns against turning art into pure commerce. Rich opposes blanket limits, urging balance and local audience power to decide. Melbourne McDowell backs live and let live in the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving
Coquelin
Salvini
Barnay
Bernhardt
Lester Wallack
John Gilbert
Harry Becket
Madeleine Henrianes
Osmond Tearle
Montague
Annie Robe
London
Forrest
Cushman
America
Tsay
Barrett
Joseph Jefferson
Fanny Davenport
Isaac B. Rich
Hollis Street Theatre
Aldrich
Booth
Amercan
Bronson Howard
Melbourne McDowell
Ford Immigrantrical
Lieve
Public Institutions Board President Testifies on Reforms
John B. Martin, president of the public institutions board, testified on the management since 1880. He said prior facilities were unfit for inmates, noted improvements including a new hospital and a Long Island pauper home, and questioned the pace of city approvals. He urged a commission to run public institutions, noting the growing workload. The hearing adjourned to Friday at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Martin
Board of Directors of Public Institutions
Marcella Street
House of Correction
House of Industry
Austin Farm
Rainsford’s Island
Deer Island
Long Island
Martin
Boston
United States
Walsh
Lynch
Northern Pacific Directors Accept Abbott Resignation
A protracted board meeting approved Edwin H. Abbott's resignation from the Northern Pacific Railroad Company due to inability to attend regular meetings. William L. Bull was elected to fill the vacancy, a move seen as aligning with Villard’s influence. Unresolved Union Pacific settlement. Also notes leadership critique by President Stickney of CK&SPL on interstate commerce enforcement and rail reform. New York & New England Railroad announces timetable changes effective Dec 23 1888 including Washington express via Maryland route and through Pullman sleeping cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Railroad Company
Edwin H. Abbott
William L. Bull
Edward Sweet & Co
New York Stock Exchange
Abbott
Wisconsin Central Railway
Milwaukee
Bull
Villard
Stickney
Chicago, Kansas City & St. Paul
Western Freight Association
Chicago
Interstate Commission
New York & New England Railroad
Washington Express
Boston
Maryland
Newcurgh
Franklin
Blackstone
Putnam
Willimantic
Hartford
Fishkill-on-Hudson
Newburgh
Erie Railroad
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Baltimore
Washington
Pullman
New York
New Haven
Southbridge
Norwich Line
Worcester
New London
Charlestown Man Arrested for Forgery Using Cincinnati Name
Charles Pigart of 4 Adams Street Charlestown was arrested yesterday for forging a $50 check on Merchants' National Bank. The check bore the name C J Lyman of the Queen Electric Company Cincinnati formerly of State Street Boston and was cashed by EF Gilmore on Main Street Charlestown. Pigart is a married Frenchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Pigart
Adams Street
Charlestown
Merchants’ National Bank
C. J. Lyman
Queen Electric Company
Cincinnati
State Street
Boston
Gilmore
Main Street
Pigart
Old Colony opens parcel room at Park Square Station
After January 1 the Old Colony Railroad Company will run a parcel room in Park Square station. Small packages can be checked for six cents for every twenty four hours or part thereof. An agent will be present on weekdays from 6 15 p m to 11 30 p m to receive and deliver light parcels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Colony
Old Colony Railroad Company
Park Square
Newspaper Club Dinner at Young's Hotel Names Officers
The fourth annual Newspaper Club dinner at Young's Hotel elected officers for the year. Joseph E. Chamberlin presided, with S. S. Kingdom as editor in chief and J. F. Barker as managing editor. Guests included Frank B. Shelton G Louis Olney Chauncey B. McGee and Charles E. Alexander. A greeting from W H Randall of the New York World was read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newspaper Club
Young's Hotel
Joseph E. Chamberlin
The
Transcript
Frank B. Shelton
G. Louis Olney
Chauncey B. McGee
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Charles E. Alexander
Kingdom of the Herald
J. F. Barker
Dinez
Shelton
J. C. Morse
the Herald
Messrs
McGee and
Alexander
William Bradford's second lecture on the Greely relief expedition
In Huntington Hall last evening Mr. William Bradford delivered his second lecture on the Greely relief expedition with stereopticon illustrations showing the finding of the party. Frank Magee assisted with the visuals. Bradford recalled DeLong's heroism and Bennett's 1876 actions as logs and journal drawings were displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Hall
William Bradford
Greely
Frank Magee
New York Calcium Light Company
Bradford
Greeley
George Washington DeLong
James Gordon Bennett
Jeanette
DeLong
Grant Sheridan and Farragut Statues Favored by Committee
The Grant and Sheridan statues committee met at City Hall and voted to report in favor of erecting statues to General Grant General Sheridan and Admiral Farragut. Three public hearings were held with Grand Army men and others. The report will go to the next common council meeting. The panel approved honoring McClellan and Hancock in principle but said city finances prevent it now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Sheridan
City Hall
Admiral Farragut
Common Council
McClellan
Hancock
Three Clerks Arrested for Clothing Theft at Barnaby & Co
Three Barnaby & Co clerks are under arrest for stealing about $100 in clothing. Arthur Frary of West Somerville Bert Whittier of Malden and Frank Towers of Bradford Street were involved. They planned to ship goods with fake names to a station then claim them. Whittier was to marry on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Barnaby & Co
Clothiers
Arthur 5. Frary
West Somerville
Bert E. Whittier
Cross Street
Malden
Frank Towers
Bradford Street
Frary
Watts
Burke
Whittier
Trish Charitable Society Plans Annual Ball at Music Hall
The committee arranging the Trish Charitable Society ball met at Parker's to finalize plans for January 28 1889. President John C Daly led the meeting with Dr L Prendergast chosen to direct the floor. Committees reported well and a West End Railroad Company horse car plan was set for after the event. The group expects the ball to be the society’s best yet and will reconvene in early January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Trish Charitable Society
Music Hall
Parker
John C. Daly
L. Prendergast
West End Railroad Company
Attornies to Take New York Testimony in Tax Case
Assistant Attorney General Henry C Bliss and George S Hale travel to New York to take testimony from President Norvin Green in the Commonwealth versus Western Union Telegraph Co. in the U S Circuit Court. The case seeks unpaid taxes for 1886 87 totaling about 80000 and the company contests the levy as a local tax on real estate, interstate business tax, and a tax on a federal franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry C. Bliss
The
Commonwealth
George S. Hale
Norvin Green
United States Circuit Court of the Commonwealth
Western Union Telegraph Company
Clover Club guests and notable arrivals at local hotels
Sixteen Clover Club members enjoyed their monthly gathering at Youngs with Henry L. Dewey presiding. The report lists prominent arrivals at area hotels including Vendomers Buchanan and wife Mrs W H McLellan from New York and many other travelers from cities such as Salem New York Washington DC Portland Bethel Des Moines Rochester Chicago and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Club
Young's
Henry L. Dewey
Buchanan
W. H. McLellan
New York
W. S. Dewey
Fr. R. Kimball
Salem
Thorndike
Roscoe K. Ingalls
John Goodwin
Henry O. Morris
Pueblo
Crawford
J. Daniels
Washington, D. C
John I’. Berry
Parker
J. Li. Colby
W. H. Morrow
Charles 5. Knox
Troy
A. ©. Twitchell
Portland
David B. Parker
Randolph
N. Y
W.E. Skillings
Bethel
F. P. Hall
Bellows Falls
William Phelps
George R. Marbie
Webster
Leonard . Harrison
New Haven
Adams
K. Prescott Ware
Exeter
Des Moines
Edward &. Thomas
A.A. Munroe
Buffalo
N.Y Brunswick
Robert L. Taylor
Pottstown
Penn
J. W. Whitney
Rochester
Jackson W. Alward
William Lang
Chicago, Il
Congregationalist Hand Book for 1889 Advertisement
A small 1889 Congregationalist handbook issued by W L Green & Co lists Jesus life Bible readings and prayer meeting topics aimed at boosting interest. It includes statistics on meetings and offers copies for 4 cents or 100 copies for $1 to members of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.L. Green & Co
Christmas Shoppers Flock to Paink’s Canal Street Furniture
Crowds fill Paink’s furniture ware rooms on Canal street as their illustrated Christmas Gift Book proves effective. Three large buildings see daily turnout from shoppers with many novel ties and antiques on display including music cabinets chairs stools and other offerings to Euterpe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paink
Canal Street
Euterpe
Oak Grove Farm Icy Cream Delights Christmas Eaters
Oak Grove Farm on Ruggles Street offers ice cream praised for quality. The holiday season test assures customers the dessert will meet high standards and satisfy those seeking festive treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Grove
Ruggles Street
Court case Nelson O Brien vs Mutual Reserve Fund Life
United States Circuit Court resumed and unfinished action to recover a $10,000 life insurance policy on Michael O Brien. Defenses allege false representations in answers to inquiries on application. Plaintiffs’ counsel include George M Stearns and James Carroll. defendant’s counsel include Alfred Taylor Charles J Noyes and Charles L Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Circuit Court
Nelson
J. Thomas O’brien
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association
Michael O’brien
George M. Stearns
James Carroll
Alfred Taylor
New York
Charles J. Noyes
Charlies L. Long
Supreme Court Deliberates on Phillips Academy Trustees Case
The Supreme Judicial Court weighs whether the Visitors to Phillips Academy have authority over professors Smyth and Churchill and others. The suit questions if decrees are void and if income from endowed professorships should be allocated or retained. Arguments focus on Smyth’s articles and doctrinal disputes as the case stays under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Frevp
Trustees of
Phillips Academy
Andrew J. Waterman
Theological Institution of Phillips Academy
Andover
Julius H. Seelye
William Eustis
Joshua N. Marshall
Egbert C. Smyth
John W. Churchill
Smyth
Churchill
Demurrer
George O. Shattuck
John C. Gray
K. R. Hoar
Asa French
Superior Court First Session Replevin Case in Chelsea
In a December 21 session Judge Ham presided over Willard St. Davis vs. Fred B. Barnard, replevin over a bay mare top buggy two heavy express wagons two harnesses and robe, with Pen claiming mortgage title from Willard Snell. Jury found for defendant on horse and one article, damages to plaintiff pared to $1, cost details noted. Other sessions listed later with different parties and issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Eric Ham
C. J
Willard St. Davis
Fred B. Barnard
Replevin
Willard Snell
Chelsea
Co. W. Barrett
H. E. Swasey
Blodgett
Jane E. Tettle
Fitchburg
Joseph F. Tuttle
Acton
Jary
D. E. Ware
G. A. Torrey
Superior Court Dockets and Adjournment Notice
Middlesex County court reports December 21 show jury deliberations in Lacoste vs Ayers with adjournment to December 26. Other docket items include Hesselline v Globe Newspaper Co Oxr. Flint v Cushing. White v Inks. Leadbetter v same. Wagner v Wagner. Galvin v Burdett. Knowlton v Bush. Hagerty v Providence and Worcester Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Middlesex County
Drewey
Lacoste
Ayers
Hesselline
Globe
Newspaper Co
Oxr
Flint
Cushing
White
Inks
Mari
Leadbetter
Same
Boro
Wagner
Galvin
Burdett
Knowlton
Bush
Hagerty
Prov
Wor. R, BR
Quinby v Boston & Maine Rail road damages suit
In Essex County Superior Court on December 21 the case Quinby versus Boston and Maine Railroad, a tort action for personal injuries from a train collision, resulted in a $6000 verdict for the plaintiff while riding a free pass at Howes station in April 1886. The matter proceeds to the Supreme Court on questions of law. Divorce cases set for Monday followed by jury waived cases. jury trial resumes Monday December 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Essex County
Mason
Quinby
Boston & Maine Railroad
Plainti
Howes Station
Supreme Court
H. P. Moulton
Lincoln
Local Court Records Dec 21 Harrdy and Evy Jr James Vaughan held on charges
Curtis Harpy and Evy Jr. James Vaughan were jailed for a Dec 21 shooting of Jefferson Moore with Vaughan held in $500 bond for a Dec 28 hearing. Arthur Frary waived examination on a $99 clothing theft from Charles B. D. Fiske of 607 Washington Street, case sent to grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harpy
Curtis and
Evy, Jr
James Vaughan
Jefferson Moore
Arthur E. Frary
Charles B. D. Fiske
Washington Street
Raymond & Whitcomb Excursions to Washington Depart Jan 18 and Feb 15
Messrs. Raymond and Whitcomb announce two Washington excursions for the season with departures January 18 and February 15. Travelers may choose New York ground line or air rail routes. Five days in Washington from Saturday evening to Friday morning. Descriptive circulars available from W. Raymond, 296 Washington Street. Next California trips depart January 7 and 10, and Mexico party January 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Raymond & Whitcomb
Washington
National Capital
Messrs. Raymond & Whitcomb
New York
W. Raymond
Washington Street
School Street
California
Boston
Mexico
Sunday Notices in Arlington Street and Nearby Churches
Sunday notices list services across Arlington Street Caurcu and surrounding churches with multiple speakers and programs. It notes Christmas vesper services, Bible lectures at Chandler Hall and Union Hall, and musical performances by soloists and choirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington Street Caurcu
A.J. Gordon
D.D
Percy J.J. Cooper
Joseph Stewart
St. Paul
M. L. McLeod
J. Faure
Mr. Cooper
C. H. Mackay
George W. Proctor
Christmas events and community notices in Boston
Community notices from Boston detail a Monday 3 PM Christmas party for Second Church Sunday school on Boylston Street, plus a Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange nominating slate. The Boston Industrial Temporary Home plans a 7 PM Christmas tree and toy drive for local children, with donations invited to matron Mrs. T. D. Roberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Rice
W. L. Knox
B. F. Southwick
S. B. King
J. P. Brown
F. E. Richardson
George A. Fales
W. B. Sawtell
C. B. Sanborn
W. M. Snow
George H. Lawrence
E. H. Cutter
Boston
Davis Street
Harrison Avenue
TI. D. Roberts
J. Frank Kenniff
Athens Street
J. F. Kenniff
P. A. Collins
West Point
Massachusetts
A. J. Gordon
Clarendon Street Baptist Church
Association Hall
Boylston
Berkeley Streets
Eaton and
Jewell
Young Men’s Christian Union
Boston Chickering Concert Company
New York & New England Railroad
Music Hall
Christian Union
Moses True Brown
Fatal Accident in East Cambridge Claims Life of Teamster
George Williams, a Boston area teamster employed by James Parsons, fell from his team on Prison Point street East Cambridge at 5 o clock yesterday evening and sustained severe injuries from which he died almost immediately, according to local reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Cambridge
George Williams
James Parsons
Boston
Prison Point Street
Fur goods for gentlemen at Jackson and Co on Tremont Street
Jackson and Co. of 12 Tremont Street advertise a large assortment of fur goods for gentlemen including seal caps gloves and fur lined overcoats and coachmen's capes and caps. Crowds visiting the store daily are remarkable and the firm’s business is said to exceed past levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson & Co
Tremont Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rich
the Public Institutions
Board of Directors
Railroad Matters
the Newspaper Club
Young’s
Pluntington Ball
Grant, Sheridan, Farragut
Dunbar
Adeline Plant
George C. Wheeler
H. J. Edwards
F. B. Memenway
Ralph Duncanson
Jeremiah
Fenno
Heath Street
H. G. Sleeper
J. N. Shattuck
W. A. Gaston
Francis L. Pratt
Alma C. Norton
Carl KE. Merrill
Henry F. Gilbert
George Mendell Taylor
Tias
W. H. Baldwin
Christadelphian Bible
Chandler Hall
Essex Street
P. Mey
Charles A
Church OF the Preach
New Orleans
Wal Ree
Columbus Avenue
Universalist
Cuuren
Clarendon Street
Meeiing
Emmanuen Cuurnen
Newbury Street
Leighton Parks
Exeter Streets
Temple State
Lyman C. Howe
Mission Courcil
Bowdoin Street
Father Hall
Father Osborne
Copley Square
Boylston Street
Edward A. Horton
Wil
Soouth Congregational Cucrci
Exeter Street
Mr. Hale
Tremont Temple
Chester H. Graves & Sons
E.C. Thompson
Importer and Clothier
Washington St
James Pyle
Transcript Office
Storr
Enghl’s
Y School St
Paris
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester, Hass
Hollis Isaac B. Rich
Mate
Hollis
ST. Theatre
J. C. Duff
Comic Opera Co
Mary Anderson
LPRE
Henry E. Abbey
Complete Dramatic Company
Miss Andere
Son
Bulwer
D’artagnan
Royal Guard
Paul Kauvar
Steele Mackaye
Fr. C. Miner
Joseph Howarth
Paul
C. Vandenhott Duc de Beaumont
Carrie Turner
Diane
Bud Auxillariles
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Metx Bourne McDowlll
M. Victorien Sardou
Two Continents
Margarret Mather
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Wilhelm Gericke
Emma Juch
Haydn
Mozart
Lilo. Seng
Schubert
Italy
R. Strauss
Handel and Haydn Society
the Messiah
Gale
Howard Atheneum
Wm. A. Mestayer
Theresa Vaughn
Grand Opera House
Proctor & Mansfield
Jan
Tremont
C. Union
Anco
Union Dal
Bogisto Street
Bosto Chickering Coscerte Company
W. He Stesman
M. Lillian Cushing
Win. Griggs
Warstone
Will 4Shing
Davis
Misa Lida J. Low
W. . Clarke
William N. Baldwin
WY. M
UNION
Uni'n Hall
Boyton Street
Mos Prue Brown
Dickens
Flora ¥. Barry
Alma C
Alice M. Sibley
Wee
Clare
Avilliam Hl
Baldwin
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