Boston Stage Notes From The Postman's Visit And Cast Glimpse
The Post Man reports on the Hollis Street Theatre trip and chats with stars Minnie Seligman Jane Stuart Ida Vernon and others. He recalls backstage scenes and the company’s strong roster led by Mr Pitou as a top stage outfit with future bills and new productions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitou
Hollis Street Theatre
Dixey
Columbia
Charles Frohman
New York
Carrie Turner
Niobe
de Mille
Boston
Postoffice Christmas Surge Shows Busy Season
The postoffice staff of about 1200 workers handled over 160 tons of mail yesterday and processed more than 10 000 sacks. Stamp sales rose from 1889 to 1891, and foreign money orders reveal German and Italian transfer patterns. The railway mail service bore much of the load with three sixty foot cars arriving from New York loaded with sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Post Office
Register Department
Railway Mail Service
New York
Uncle Sam
Narrow escape as train and wagon collide on Tremont and Church streets
A Jamaica Plain electric car on Tremont street braked hard near Pleasant street narrowly avoiding a collision with a wagon driven by Oliver Haskell. The wagon named A. E. Stewart crossed the track on Church street, suffering a broken wheel and spokes while the driver escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Plain
Tremont Street
Pleasant Street
Oliver Haskell
A. E. Stewart
Church Street
Germanic Crank Shaft Breaks Off at Queenstown
London Dec 24 The White Star Line steamer Germanic sailing from Liverpool Dec 23 to New York broke her crank shaft while anchoring at Queenstown today. Repairs will take many days.
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London
White Star Line
Liverpool
New York
Queenstown
Death of a German Historian in Berlin
Berlin December 24 Herr Janssen eminent historian and Reichstag Centre party member died today at an unspecified age. The death drops a notable figure from Germanys political and scholarly circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Herr Janssen
Centre Party
Reichstag
Financial Trouble at the Langham Hotel
The Langham Hotel at 1697 Washington Street owned by George H. Page has assigned to John C. Randall and C. Hapgood. Page carries unsecured debts around 50000 dollars, while furniture is mortgaged to John H. Pray, Sons & Co. for 60000 dollars. The mortgage balance is about 25000 dollars. unsecured creditors face poor recovery as mortgaged assets cover the mortgage. Page is expected to settle with creditors and continue control of the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langham
Langham Hotel
George H. Page
Washington Street
John C. Randall
Hapgood
Page
John H. Pray
Steamers Arrived From Europe and U S Ports
A list of steamers arriving at Boston New York and Glasgow with origins including Liverpool Glasgow Antwerp and Portland Maine. Vessels named include Georgian Ottoman Corean Normandie Siberian Waesland Edam and Peruvian with routes from Liverpool Glasgow Antwerp Portland Maine and Boston.
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Boston
Liverpool
Glasgow
New York
Siberian
Waesland
Antwerp
Prawle Point
Edam
Amsterdam
Malin Head
Portland
Robbery at Underwood Street Home Nets $2000 Value
Mrs Norman Borden reported a theft at her Underwood street residence last evening. A thief entered from the lawn to the second floor and plundered Mrs Borden's rooms of jewelry and money. Police say the value is about 2000 dollars though rumors of 18000 circulated. investigators have no solid clues and kept quiet.
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Farr River
Norman Borden
Underwood Street
Lirs
Borden
Prince Albert Victor Seen as Likely Next Viceroy of India
London dispatch reports Vanity Fair predicts Prince Albert Victor will probably be chosen as the next Viceroy of India, signaling a potential high level imperial appointment. The note reflects circulating speculation in press circles about his future role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vanity Fair Today
Prince Albert Victor
India
Redmond defeats Davitt in Waterford by wide margin
In Waterford a parliamentary by election result shows John E. Redmond of the Parnellite group defeating Michael Davitt by 1775 to 1229. The count triggers rowdy protests, police intervention, and a brief near clash before order is restored. Davitt departs with Hussars escort to the station. Redmond leaves for Dublin amid cheering supporters and bands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusky
Waterford
Richard Power
John E. Redmond
Michael Davitt
Davitt
Mr. Redmond
Mr. Davitt
Dublin
Hussars
Their Colonel's Portrait in Ex Mayor's Collection
The Twelfth Massachusetts Regiment seeks to buy an oil portrait of Colonel Fletcher Webster, killed at Bull Run, from ex-Mayor Prince. Painted by Joseph Ames, the artwork came to Prince via Mrs. Ames and was gifted to him. The painting is praised as a true likeness resembling Daniel Webster, and would adorn the association's headquarters if acquired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
Fletcher Webster
Twelfth Massachusetts
Bull Run
Twelfth Regiment Association
Joseph Ames
Christmas charity and workplace gifts across Boston firms
The article details numerous year end presentations and gifts in Boston firms. Otis G. Robinson and R P Morse receive items from department staff. Annie Ruth Richardson and J H Costello are honored with silver service and hat rack respectively. Desmond, Wardner, Stinear and Powers are feted by colleagues at several offices with canes medals and banquet gatherings. A Christmas tree entertainment by Boston Industrial and Appleton Temporary Homes benefits Mission Sunday school children. A Pope Manufacturing Company distribution and a portrait gift to Globe editor conclude a busy social season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis G. Robinson
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Messrs. Morse & Drake
Federal Street
R. P. Morse
F. A. Stacey
Annie Ruth Richardson
A. J. Tower
Roxbury
J. H. Costello
John L. Whiting & Sons
Brush
High
Purchase Streets
J.J. Carr
W. D. Desmond
Collier Publishing Company
Pearl Street
New England
F. Downing
Desmond
Boston
Henry Stinear
Lt. F. Downing
P. F. Collier
Stinear
J. M. Powers
Washington Street
P. French
Powers
French
P. F. Collier Publishing Company
Messrs
I. Fr. Downing
5. P. Frereh
John Morgan
M. T. Staggerty
Id. Domusas
O'Meara
J.J. O’slearn
John M. Foley
Appleton
Davis Street
Harrison Avenue
Mission Sunday School
God
A. J. Gordon
L. D. Roberts
George H. Quincy
Dwight Smith
H. J. Darling
Fred Roberts
K. Quinn
Tillie Frank
Minnie Cohen
Maria Solomons
Willie Asce
B. Quinn
Charlie Levine
M. Roberts
D. Roberts
Pope Manufacturing Company
United States
Sullivan
the Globe
Alexander Corbett
Wardner
Crorias of Boston Closing Competition Noted by Bostonians
Due notice will be given of the closing of the competition Crorias of Boston by Bostonians.
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THE
Boston Post
Boston
New England
Bos
Crorias of
Bostonians
The Garroters Again Attempt Bold Street Robbery
Dr James Shepard of 3 Park Street was accosted on Mt Vernon Street by two men at about 7 10 pm They demanded money and one pressed a 32 calibre revolver while the other tackled him A passerby Edward J Miller and a man named James Nolan chased them an officer detained one suspect who gave his name as William King from Pittsfield Mass A 32 calibre revolver was found on him and a similar gun discarded by the other robber was recovered on the street
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Hollis Street Theatre
Geoffrey Middleton
Pitou
Minnie Seligman
Margaret
Miss Se
Mr. Lee
Globe Theatre
New York
Mr. Potter
Texas
McVickar
Chicago
Vera
Isabelle
Power
Violet
Boston
Jane Stuart
Josie
Miss
Harry
Boston Teatre Company
Miss Vernon
Leslie Carter
Miss Stanhope
Faversham
Backus
Herr von Graiffe
Nelson Wheatcroft
W. H. Thompson
Gustave Frankel
J. W. Shannon
Wheatcroft
Vida Croly
Jenny June
Felon Bancroft
Board of Aldermen
Alderman Carruth
Committee On
Messrs
Allen
Humphrey
Marshall
Carruth
Alistinee Lewis
Alderman Lewis
Alderman Leary
Flood
Alderman Carrath
Gighway
James Shepard
3 Park Street
Mt. Vernon Street
Edward J. Miller
James Nolan
Miller
Nolan
Division 8
William King
Pittsfield
Mass
Gossip on Boston Republican City Committee leadership
Buried talks center on successors as William Power Wilson declines re election in Boston. Rumor links Senator elect Henry Parkman to the chair and notes a tough task ahead with a large Democratic edge. Possible successor Sanford may fill the Massachusetts club secretary role. Atwood named as city committee secretary candidate. Meeting for organization set for the second Monday next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Power Wilson
Republican City Committee of
Boston
Wilson
Russell
Henry Parkman
Parkman
Alpheus Sanford
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Harrison H. Atwood
Art Loan Exhibition Opens at Hancock Schoolhouse
The Hancock Schoolhouse on Parmenter Street hosts an art loan exhibition open to the public featuring rare pictures loaned by Henry Higginson J E Chase Mrs James T Fields A A Carey and others. The exhibit aims to bring art and beauty to the North and district as a holiday treat similar to New York and London free shows. The committee includes A A Carey L H Dutton Wirt Dexter E H Bartel W G Chase and others. The exhibition closes January 3, 182.
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Hancock Schoolhouse
Parmenter Street
Henry Higginson
J. E. Chase
James T. Fields
A. A. Carey
Augustus Hemmingway
J. Montgomery Sears
North
New York
London
L. H. Dutton
The
Hancock School
Wirt Dexter
E. H. Bartel
W. G. Chase
R. B. Elliott
H. M. Knowlton
A. P. Rogers
5. B. Capen
New Pullman Line To New York Promises Comfort and Speed
The Long Island and Eastern States line offers a late night Pullman vestibule train from the New York & New England depot at 11 o'clock, delivering comfort and prompt service with a touch of luxury for travelers bound to New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island and Eastern States
New York
New England
West End Road V Employees Reach 1892 Deal
The long standing differences between the West End road and its workers have been settled with a signed agreement. Ten hours make a day for conductors and drivers, with specific pay rates for regular and extra staff. Extra work paid at 24 and 25 cents per hour for electric and horse cars, a two week off rule, Highland plan for extras, and a eight member grievances committee. The pact starts January 1, 1892 and lasts one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Ea Division
Humbert Opposes State Farm Abandonment Listing
Pierre Humbert Jr of the Young Men's Democratic Club opposes the State Board of Agriculture publishing a list of abandoned Massachusetts farms. He warns the plan could convert farms into summer estates for rich buyers and force cities to import Produce from outside the state. Humbert discussed with Governor Russell and aims to lobby the Legislature to drop the report. He suggests placing a manager to keep farms productive and to raise state produce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre Humbert, Jr
Th Young Men’s Democratic Club
State Board of Agriculture
Massachusetts
Humbert
Russell
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Tremont Theatre
Courtenay Thorpe
Santa Claus
Neil Burgess
Odd Ladies No. 3
Charlestown
Grand Opera House
J. C. Rice
Howard Athenewam
Hyde
Helene Mora
Conroy and
Fox
James F. Hoey
Imro Fox
le Fre
Glenroy Brothers
McAvoy
Siart
Weston Brothers
Hayden and
Ietherton
Jack McAuliffe
Boston Press Club
Mole Chamber Music Concert Club
A. Saute
Charles Mole
KE. Strasser
Mme
Clara Poole
Star Course
de Koven
Carmencita
Independent Cadets
Royal Conservatory
Madrid
Boston Theatre
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
Theodora
la ‘Fosca
la Dame de Challant
Cleopatra
Casey Palace
Palace
Ireland
Redmond
Old Twelfth Regiment
Webster
Stories OF Boston
Edward Everett Hale
Tonians
POST
the Post
Dr. Hale
Dr. Shepard
New Republican City Committee
Long Island
West End Road V
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