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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1888

Page

8

Do The Actors Need It The views of Miss Shaw and Mr Owen on English actors

Letter responses discuss the importation of English actors and the proposed contract labor law changes. Advocates urge fair play and balanced competition, arguing for or against protection, citing overstocked profession, employment distress, and the Actors Order of Friendship.

Mary Shaw Ww. Fwen Aldrich Harry Pitt Hill Mr. Pitt The Post Mrs. Winthrop Esmeralda England America Pitt Providence Carnegie London Lam D. Bell Boston Museum Order of Friendship Universal Brotherhood of Art Willliam F. Owen Sirx

Last Sad Rites for Samuel Sewall in Melrose Church

Impressive funeral rites honor Samuel Edmund Sewall, a longtime Melrose figure active for humanitarian causes. Speakers praise his courage, kindness, and faith in humanity, noting his work for slaves and women, and his enduring legacy through community service and compassion.

Short-sighted agitation over native stage protection

A NY World columnist argues Mr. Aldrich and allies wrongly seek to shield incompetent actors. The piece blames overproduction, numerous acting schools, and speculative agencies for filling venues with mediocrity. It defends pure competition as justice, urging talent to weed out the weak without protected aid.

Janym Crinkle N.Y Aldrich Lawrence Barrett

Notes About The City In Boston Of 19th Century

Details from Boston's past note the Sterling Rubber Company closing its Alliston factory and sale of an old engine house in Roslindale. The week reports 161 Boston deaths, a Suffolk Bar meeting on Edward Sohier, and Sheriff Rogers capturing a fugitive. Also listed are a Christmas Eve entertainment by the Christian Union, Yale Apollo Banjo Club at Music Hall, Cunard Catalonia sailing, and a Brookline car incident with E Fitzgerald.

Sterling Rubber Company George A. Plummer Alliston Summer Street Robert Codman Seth J. Thomas E. R. Hoar Sidney Bartlett James C. Davis Rogers Orleans Boston John Phillips Christian Union Moses ‘Irue Brown Barry Liverpool E. Fitzgerald Brookline City Hospital

Guests at Vendome and other hotels in Boston scene

The report lists numerous arrivals at the Vendome the Hollis Street and other city hotels including Miss Mary Anderson and her party, Mr Joseph Anderson and N. D. Robbins among many prominent guests. It notes health improvements of Mr G B Dubois at the Brunswick and details other travelers and theater visitors at Thorndike Adams Parker’s and Tremont venues with names and origins. Posters at the Revere House describe estate boundaries and safeguards against city encroachment, while other guests at the Revere include d P Cooper J O Evans Armstrong W C Hartwell and Wilmer Reed.

Mary Anderson Joseph Anderson Vendome Miss Anderson Hollis Street N. D. Robbins D.C. Robbins Brooklyn N. Y M. Ogden Jones James R. Hill John Howard Gray New York Isaac T. Dobson Grace Atkins Dobson Ipswich G. B. Dubois Brunswick Lakewood N. J S. M. Mansfield U.S.A Colonel Gillespie John Carlisle Cincinnati A. ©. Neave George Harris Andover L. Colby Milwaukee Emily Winant Iran William G. Davies Augusta McKean Davies Thorndike Louis. L. Yodd Thomas A. Lewis Chicago Charles Endicott Grace Robert Hilliard A. K E. Pond J. Stanley Joyce J.H. Phipps Franklin Weld Washington John J. Plunkett and Son P. Mitchell A. M. Morrison Wilmington Del A. B. Collin Winchester J. H. Murray Sea View Hartwell Dave Belasco Charles Frohman Lyceum Theatre C.J. Abud London Abbey & Schoeffel Billington Tremont Chamberlain St. James Hotel Jacksonville Fla J. W. Moor H. D. Smith George Harry EB. M. Yeomans W.C. Buchanan New Zealand George H. Rogers Lincoln Neb T. G. Hoagland George Emery Quincy Ad. G. Dancan Ibath Cf. B. Smith Dudkins Nashua J. As. Whittemore New Hampshire E.P. Laydam Montreal W. M. Chase Concord N. H Revere House Apothecary Store Bulfinch Street the Revere D. P. Cooper Rome J. O. Evans Mrs. Armstrong England W. C. Hartwell Wilmer Reed Burlington N_L

Oliver Ditson's Funeral at Trinity Church

Oliver Ditson was buried yesterday afternoon at Forest Hills Cemetery after services at Trinity Church attended by a large group of friends and notable figures. The pall bearers included Alexander H. Rice and Frederick W. Lincoln among others. the Handel and Haydn Society and Franklin Typographical Society were represented. ceremonies featured Chopin, the Episcopal burial rite, and hymns Abide With Me and Rock of Ages.

Oliver Ditson Forest Hills Cemetery Trinity Church Alexander H. Rica Frederick W. Lincoln George O. Carpenter A. E. Pond W. A. Pond & Co New York Frank E. Smith White, Smith & Co Carl Zerrabn J. C. Haynes The Mechanic Charitable Association John C. Haynes Chopin J.C. D. Parker Phillips Brooks Stora KK. Barry G. H. Chickering Charles F. Smith David H. Coolidge KR. E. Demmon Henry Mason F. M. Stone Dr. Brooks

Notes to Tavernier on J A Smith and museum actors

Sylvester of Cambridge writes to thank Tavernier for kind words about J A Smith in today’s Post. He recalls Smith’s delicate craft and mourns his departure from the Museum company, naming Dolly Spanker Backbite and other familiar characters. He laments the loss of enduring utility actors as stars tour the country.

Taverner J. A. Smith Post Museum Dolly Spanker Backbite Old Croaker Warren Barron McClannin Hardenburgh LeMoyne Simith Ring Burroughs Nolan Mrs. Vincent Miss Clarke Sylvester Cambridge

Central labor union backs eight hour pursuit and events

The Central Labor Union met Saturday evening and received delegates from various labor groups. Frank P. Foster reported from the AFL convention in St. Louis. A motion upheld continued affiliation with the Federation of Labor on the eight hour question. A special committee was formed to organize working women and a musical entertainment on February 22 was planned to raise funds for the eight hour movement. The Federation executive council urged affiliates to form eight hour clubs and to urge public discussion. A sympathy resolution for seven day bakers was adopted. Boston Bricklayers Union No. 3 elected officers and named trustees and directors at 43 Eliot Street.

Central Labor Union Frank P. Foster American Federation of Labor St. Louis Federation of Labor Specia Executive Council The Tremont Street Bricklayers’ Union No. 3 Boston Eliot Street Henry A. White Frank P. Gaif J. L. McKenzie Frank A. Grant I. O'Donnell Thomas Kyne J. J. Gartland Michael

Sneak thieves nabbed after Cambridge and Dorchester raids

For weeks sneak thieves have stolen in South End and Dorchester hitting Holmes factory Hanlons harness store East Chester park Ashland place Appleton street and suspect Cambridge sites. Saturday evening officers arrested in John Sheas saloon 1146 Washington street three men Thomas Callahan alias Killian James Maynes and John Donahoe with a hand bag of earthen crucibles for melting silver surgical instruments and several silver spoons.

South End Dorchester Holmes Hanlon East Chester Park Ashland Place Appleton Street Cambridge John Shea Washington Street Howe Lynch Shields Witham, Fitzgerald Parmalee Thomas Calahan Killian James Maynes John Donahoe

Tariff Reform League Dinner Set at Vendome

The Massachusetts Tariff Reform League announces its annual dinner will be at the Hotel Vendome. Speeches will be given by Secretaries Fairchild and Endicott, Representatives Russell and Fitch, with William E. Russell presiding. Tickets sold to league members by Wednesday noon ce. 26 at league headquarters 66 State street room 18, then remaining tickets offered to the public. Committee includes Sherman Hoar Winslow Warren Harvey N. Shepard Henry L. Pierce Joseph Burnett Josiah Quincy John F. Andrew.

Massachusetts Tariff Reform Leagnue Hotel Vendome Fairchild and Endicott Russell and Fitch William E. Russell League State Street Sherman Hoar Winslow Warren Harvey N. Shepard Henry L. Pierce Joseph Burnett Josiah Quincy John F. Andrew

Helping the Ex Confederates Donations for Texas Soldiers

The national home for maimed ex Confederates in Austin received last week gifts from Henry L. Pierce Spencer W Richardson Thomas L Livermore Howard Stockton Nash Spaulding Co J B Thomas John C Paige Chase & Sanborn John A Andrews Hugh Cochran Ludlow Bagging Manufacturing Co Contributions may be sent to Matthew Luce 138 Federal street treasurer of the citizens committee Texas papers publish all gifts and the South praises Boston for aiding the old crippled soldiers.

National Austin Texas Henry L. Pierce Spencer W. Richardson Thomas L. Livermore Howard Stockton Nash, Spaulding & Co J. B. Thomas John C. Paige Chase & Sanborn John A. Andrews Hugh Cochrane Ludlow Bagging Manufacturing Company Matthew Luce Federal Street Citizens’ Committee South Boston

ITA winter meet records set at college gym

At the eleventh annual winter meeting of the Institute of Technology Athletic Association held in the gymnasium, two records fell. L C Wason set marks in standing high jump and running high kick, while J G De Bullet broke the technology record in putting shot and with partner J H Slade Jr. placed second in the fence vault handicap. Edward Burgess unveiled a new 45 foot 6 inch steam launch design for John M Forbes, not yet contracted. The cushion carrom tournament opens with Campbell versus Yaiter at Hub Billiard Palace.

Institute of Technology Athletic Association L. C. Wason J. C. de Bullett J. H. Slade, Jr J. G. de Bullet J. L. Batchelder, Jr W. Conant Edward Burgess John M. Forbes Albecore Hub Billiard Palace Campbell Yaiter

Hull Yacht Club Dinner Features Notables and Fund Drive

About 200 members attended the Hull Yacht Club dinner at Parker's Saturday night with speeches by Mayor-elect Hart John Boyle O'Reilly Commodore Crowninshield and Captain Joshua James of the Hull life saving crew. The club voted 100 for the life saving fund. Forefathers Day observances drew Massachusetts Club members to Young's and the Association of New England Publishers also gathered there to discuss their interests.

Hull Yacht Club Parker’s Hart John Boyle O'Reilly Commodore Crowninshield Joshus James Hull Life Saving Crew Life Saving Fund Massachusetts Club Young’s F. W. Bird Association of New England Publishers Young's

Calendars from Carter's inks and Estabrook & Eaton

Carter, Dinsmore & Co advertise wedge shaped calendars that fit desks and last a lifetime with daily adjustment showing month, week day and date. Estabrook & Eaton offer a new pad like calendar with a page per week to track upcoming events and dates.

Carter, Dinsmore & Co Carter Estabrook & Eaton

Boston Railroads Run Holiday Excursion Ticket Deals

The Old Colony appears to be the sole Boston railroad selling holiday excursion tickets. From the 21st to the end of the month, excursions are announced from major cities and towns beyond the suburbs into Boston, with inexpensive fares for travel to these destinations.

Old Colony Boston

Nelson O'Brien vs Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association

United States Circuit Court case from December 22 recalls an action to recover ten thousand dollars on a life policy of Michael O'Brien. Defense cites false representations in application. Testimony closed. judge declined defense motion for verdict on plaintiff evidence. case suspended to Wednesday for further argument. Attorneys named for both sides. Also notes Preble v Bates with motion for new trial asserting verdict against evidence, law, excessive damages, improper bonds, and incorrect interest.

United States Circuit Court Nelson J. Thomas O’brien Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association Michael O’brien George M. Stearns James B. Carroll Alfred Taylor New York Charles J. Noyes Charles L. Long Preble v. Bates Pew

United States Court Guilty Plea in Bark Antonio Sailor Case

Fred A. Smith mate of the bark Antonio Sailor pleaded guilty to an assault and was fined five dollars in a United States District Court proceeding held in December.

United States District Court Nelson Fred A. Smith Antonio Sailor

Tuttle vs Fitchburg railroad damages suit result

Jane E. Tuttle administratrix sued for 5000 damages after her husband's death at a Acton railroad crossing on Jan 27 1888. Jury found for the defendant with D E Ware for the plaintiff and G A Torrey for the defendant. Court adjourned to next Wednesday. Socialists addressed by Professor Dutton on The Decline of the Wages System.

Superior Court Blodgett Jane E. Tuttle Fitchburg Railroad Joseph F. Tuttle Acton D. E. Ware G. A. Torrey Grand Army Hall Dutton The Vermont Medical Society

The American Common School vs the Parochial School

Rev. Philip S. Moxom spoke at Music Hall on Sunday, arguing the common school benefits the nation, reduces crime, and widens wealth distribution. He contended parochial schools push Catholic influence, citing authorities and statistics, and warned of a future divide between Catholic masses and the hierarchy.

Music Hall Philip S. Moxom America Moxom United States

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Dee Mr. Auburn Samuel E. Sewall Samuel Edmund Sewall Church of the Disciples J. H. Lleywood Melrose Unitarian Ednah D. Cheney Julia Ward Howe A. A. Ranney T. W. Higginson George Higginson A. M. Diaz H. B. Blackwell William Endicott, Jr George Angell S. R. Urbino W. H. Baldwin John Oliver Richmond C. E. Powers Anna Pratt John Alcott John J. May C. H. Minot B. R. Wilson D. Waldo Salisbury John Edward May Lelia J. Robinson Colonel Henry Stone Lyman Mason George William Bond Haindel Largo Henry J. Bowditch John C. Ropes Frederic Tudor George A. Cary William Lloyd Garrison Frank J. Garrison Lucy Stone Mary A. Livermore Sarah H. Southwick Anne Whitney Edward C. Cabot Masters Sewall Norman Cabot Harriett Sewall Alfred Jones W. A. Rodman N. M. Northey Sewall Lexington Mr. Sewall New England Hospital For Women and Children Ash Ington Arn CAE Oak Grove Farm Ruggles Street Avon Street Boston Post Whalesale and Haverhill Street Emond & Quinsler Goddard Fror Br. J. Semmes Buston Health Food CO New England Tremont St Sos Ton Tuttle’s Elixir CO Horse Hyde Park Merrimas Street Burton Middlesex County Wal St. N. Y Paris W. Baker & CO Darchester Mass G. 0 Taylor Chester Hi. Graves & Sons E. C. Thompson Washington St
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