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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1898
Page
6
Massachusetts lawmakers pushed gas company investigations and charter revocation proposals while debating broad reforms. Bills seek to place Boston gas under the Gas and Electric Light Commission and to empower a special committee to probe ownership, finances, and pricing. A separate measure calls for direct plurality nominating caucuses for Senators.
Mr. Keliher argues for nominating Senators in Boston by direct district voter choice, replacing the current delegate convention system. He asserts the delegate method must end as voter empowerment grows and bills push for voters to directly select nominees.
After adjournment a bill was filed in the Senate to change the sheriff's office in Suffolk county by abolishing all fees and paying the sheriff a fixed salary only. The measure would overhaul the existing fee based compensation system.
The Transit Commission faces a tunnel lease to the Boston Elevated after a legislative directive. Senator Daniel D. Rourke has filed a new tunnel bill in the Senate. East Boston grade crossings, long a traffic problem, spurred Rep John L. Kelly to push legislation to abolish them with backing from Speaker Bates and Mayor Quincy.
A bill is filed requiring railroads to transport bicycles free when no other baggage is carried. Senator Gallivan submits a resolution to Congress opposing the immigration bill now before the House. Senator Roe urges action to preserve the frigate Constitution with a permanent yardside facility. Senator Hayes proposes Boston rebuild of the Malden bridge within three years at least 100 feet wide with half costs by the Boston Elevated Railway Company.
Ward 24 Representative Callender introduces a bill creating a three year board of examiners of voting machines with pay ten dollars a day for actual service and calls for repeal of the McTammany law of 1896.
Representative Cullinane introduces a bill stating that ten hours in eleven consecutive hours shall constitute a day's work for railroad employees. The measure aims to standardize work hours and protect workers from excessive shifts.
A Hull petition asks the legislature to prohibit liquor selling at summer resorts. It proposes special licenses from April 1 to September 1, issued at one license per 500 residents based on the prior year's special census.
A brief bill by Rep Clerke of Ward 10 seeks to hold city elections with the state election. The proposal says in cities electing two or more General Court representatives the party city committee decides caucus nominations. The measure would impact Boston significantly.
Representative John E. Baldwin of Ward 14 seeks a bill granting fire engines right of way through city streets. Representative William E. Mahoney of Ward 4 proposes placing three year fire department call men and substitutes on the civil service list as eligible for permanent appointment.
The text notes a proposed seven day militia camp period replacing five days. It also reports Senator Sullivan introducing a bill requiring parental or guardian consent before placing out a child at a public institution.
Anna Held and her company opened a week at the Aston Theatre with a Chinese play The Cat and the Cherub and vaudeville acts. William Beach Edwin Holland and others starred in The Cat and the Cherub a tale of love greed and revenge. The crowd gave hearty applause for Held whose new costume and songs drew fervent cheers. The engagement runs for one week only.
An enormous Castle Square Theatre audience welcomed the new production Prisoner of Zenda at popular prices. J H Gilmour as Rudolf impressed in the trio role, with William Humphrey as Black Michael and Charles Mackay as Hentzau praised for their stage presence. Maude Odell led the female cast as Antoinette with magnetism and strong scenes, while Miss Lawrence as Flavia impressed with costume though lacked warmth in romance.
Andrew Mack headlines a continued run of An Irish Gentleman at the Museum after a successful season elsewhere. Ramsay Morris crafted the piece to showcase Mack’s entertaining presence and mellow voice, with Adolph Jackson, Edwin Brandt, George Deyo repeating roles and Marie Bates delivering a forceful housekeeper performance. Little Georgia Olp praised for natural acting as a standout child actress. The production stays at the Museum this week and next.
Mrs Leslie Carter opened a brief engagement as Maryland Calvert in The Heart of Maryland a War drama revived at Hollis Street Theatre. Her Southern heroine performance sparked enthusiasm, with James E Wilson as Allan, Theodore Roberts as the Confederate spy, and reviewers noting strong dramatic fidelity.
A snowbound Boston crowd enjoyed Hoodman Blind at Bowdoin Square Theatre led by Roselle Knott in dual roles Nance Yeulett and Jess. Edward Mordant impressed as Jack Yeulett with William Cullington as Ben Chibbles delivering constant humor.
Leela Mitchell headlined a vaudeville program praised as the best yet with her powerful voice in feoon songs. The animated chorus and Paul West’s I Want Dem Presents Back drew encores, while Meers sisters and Adrienne Ancoin added daring acts. Joseph Hart and Carrie de Mar renewed their vaudeville patron status.
A household tip notes that a careful housekeeper always has Dr Bull s Syrup on hand. The line emphasizes preparedness and steady remedies in daily life.
A Boston piece discusses illness under the weather and kidney health. John McQuade credits Doan's Kidney Pills with curing back pain and urinary symptoms after years of ineffective remedies. The ad promotes Foster Milburn Co as sole US agents and lists 50 cent price. Also mentions Rice's Ballet Girl coming to Park Theatre with a large cast and strong reviews.
Last week’s entertainment featured Tony Wilson and his clown assistant in an acrobatic act, R. J. Dustan with the farce When a Man's Married, and a strong lineup including Pitrot Carroll Hindes Kim ball Donovan. The biograph programme impressed audiences with notable European views such as the changing of the guard at St James Palace.
Weber and Fields presents The Girl From China as their burlesque debut at the Howard. Charlotte Ray stars as Lord Broadway with a clever cast including Clara Sonora Helen McDonald Margie Ford Annie Morris Nonie Reynolds Evelyn Walker and more. Features include a ludicrous poker game a Dutch cake walk and a Lobsterscope satire on motion pictures with dazzling acts from the troupe and Leona Lewis the balladist.
A large audience praised The Ladder of Life melodrama at the Grand Opera House where George Paxton as Jack Ellsworth drew strong applause. The cast, including Carrol Daly and Lizzie Derious Daly, earned high marks before Dan McCarthy’s Cruiskeen Lawn engagement next Monday Feb 7.
Madeleine Lucette Ryley’s farce The Mysterious Mr Bugle at Tremont delights audiences with witty dialogue and brisk gags. Joseph Holland leads an able supporting company in a performance praised as wholesome and diverting, with the engagement ending next Saturday after a final matinee.
The wedding day production stars Lillian Russell Della Fox and Jeff De Angelis in Stange Edwards comic opera The Wedding Day at the Boston Theatre next week. Tickets sold briskly as Lucille Saunders Ada Bernard Albert McGukin Tom Greene and William Pruette joined a 75 member chorus. The ballet girl scene is noted as a highlight of the show.
The piece lauds the opera for its tuneful style typical of William Furst and its strong ensembles, solos, orchestration, costumes, scenery, and a standout cast led by Richard Carroll Ida Mulle and Evelyn Gordon in key roles.
Burton Holmes presents an illustrated lecture on Yellowstone National Park at Music Hall tomorrow evening with accompanying motion pictures depicting the region’s grand scenery. A later repeat lecture is scheduled for Saturday afternoon at Music Hall.
The season of opera by the Damrosch Ellis company at the Boston Theatre opens on the 21st inst. An immense inquiry for Sears has been raised and orders have come from across New England. Box office sales start Tuesday morning next. mail orders with payment received by Feb 5 will be filled in receipt order and seats reserved near the requested locations.
With Robert Mantell at his wife’s bedside the Columbia Theatre staged A Secret Warrant. Howard Hall filled Louis de Beaumont while the company delivered a solid performance. Next week Cuba's Vow is scheduled as the attraction.
William Stansfield, F R C O regular organist at St. John the Evangelist Bow, presented a high quality program including Bach in A minor, Lohengrin preludes, and works by Stark Wesley Spohr Mendelssohn Guilmant and Calkin. A stormy evening kept attendance modest, though listeners praised the technical and artistic standard. The second recital in the series is scheduled for Wednesday evening February 9.
The fifth Kneisel Quartet concert at Association Hall featured Arthur Foote on piano and four instrumental guests. A new Foote quintet in manuscript was premiered alongside Schubert octet in F minor and Beethoven quartet op. 58. Foote's quintet drew praise, and all numbers were highly satisfactory. The sixth concert is set for February 28.
Mme Marie Decca led the Star Course at Tremont Temple with pure soprano solos from Il Barbiere and two pieces by Venzano. The Boston Star Orchestral Club joined the program with Neibig The Gypsy King and Verdi selections. Cornetist Lafricain and organist Ryder contributed solo numbers. encore earned for Decca Loin du Bal.
A four act Daniel Boone play directed by James K. Keane with Seminole Jack and Isabelitt Lewis in key roles entertained Grand Theatre patrons along with a vaudeville lineup. Notable acts included Hamlin and Hamlin in burlesque circus, Katherine Proctor Bennett ragtime, and Zimmer the clown juggler.
The zoo welcomed crowds with a grand new lineup featuring ferreotypes and tintypes offered free to early visitors, and a redesigned auditorium. The Sandwich Trio performed a Walk ing Delegate inspired comic piece, with Joe Harrison the Brownie policeman and Gilbert's goat circus among other acts.
Nizarras the slack wire performer and Alexander the magician headline a week at the Eden Musee with wild animals. The season opens with comic opera Said Pasha at the Zoo and a Bohemian glass blowers exhibit alongside Wallace Ross the famed swordsman and oarsman.
Louis Cyr attempts to lift fifteen men on a platform with sixteen invited. After a tense start the platform buckles and Cyr completes the lift, setting a new record amid cheering. The exhibition features the Cyr duo and Horace Barre with other vaudeville acts and the Arcani troupe.
The White Crook Burlesquers opened a week at the Palace Theatre drawing full houses for afternoon and evening shows. Agnes Behler leads as Kitty Jolly with Harry Dryden as Owen McGinnis, delivering lively musical comedy. Marie Rogers sings new up to date numbers as the bill features Frank McNish and John J Cain in comic sketches, Aggie Behler in Parisian costumes, and the Ryeford sisters with dances and acts.
President Tuttle and Alden Speare testified before the railroad committee in support of a bill allowing Boston & Maine to acquire stock in leased or operated roads. Tuttle argued stock avoids fixed charges of bonds, noting bonds require payment regardless of earnings and leases including the Connecticut River line were wise for the state’s interest.
Boston public officials warned Westminster Chambers Trust holders Henry Bigelo Williams and Babson S. Ladd about plans for a cornerstone Trinity Place and St James Avenue building exceeding the municipal seventy foot park height limit. At a State House hearing, Copley Square residents urged rejection while trustees challenged the park designation.
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