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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1919

Page

2

Sidelines on Goodwin Life and Stage Beginnings

Nat C. Goodwin ranged from end man in a minstrel show to Shylock in The Merchant of Venice. He built his early career with nursery ditties and rhymes, then shifted to declamations including John Adams’s July 4 1776 speech in Philadelphia.

Nat C. Goodwin Shylock John Adams Philadelphia Little Blue Academy Farmington Mr. Goodwin Shakspere King Lear

Nat Goodwin The Boy Who Became A Boston Stage Star

The article traces Nat Goodwin's rise from a West End childhood admiring actors to a stage career sparked by early mimicry and dedication. It recalls his first acting nerves after a mishap on stage, his mother’s encouragement, and his eventual success celebrated by peers like William Warren and later Stuart Robson.

West End State House Booth Irving Goodwin Fisher Bulfinch Place Williiam Warren Nat William Warren Douglas Thane Cawdor Mr. Woodwin Stuart Robson

Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Advertised By Ohio Physician

A historical ad promotes Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a liver and bowel aid from physician F M Edwards of Ohio. It claims the vegetable formula, olive color, and nightly use can improve pale complexion, dull eyes, headaches, and a listless feeling. Available in 10c and 25c boxes from all druggists.

F. M. Edwards Dr. Edwards

Brockton Man Dies From Burns in Kerosen e Explosion

Alfred Ledoux age 48 of Commercial street died at Brockton Hospital after an oil can exploded while he tried to start a furnace fire in the cellar. His clothing caught fire as family rushed to help.

Whitman Alfred Ledoux Brockton Hospital Commercial Street

Brockton Colonel Returns Home as Lieutenant Colonel

Brockton February 2 George M Horton who led the 10th Company Co A C Brockton at the war outbreak returned home today as a lieutenant colonel after discharge from service He enlisted in the State Militia 85 years ago served in the Spanish American War and rose from the ranks He spent the war at a Virginia cantonment and has four sons all serving in France

Brockton George M. Horton 10Th Company Co. A. C Horton Virginia France

Nat Goodwin's Son Laid To Rest In Roxbury Home

Miss Georgia Gardner of Los Angeles and many friends viewed the body of Nat Goodwin's actor son lying in state under violets at the family home 72 Forest street Roxbury. The Lambs' Club paid tribute in a somber service attended by associates in the Boston Museum stock company and theatre managers.

Georgia Gardner Los Angeles Nat Goodwin Boston Museum Stock Company Boston Theatre Boston the Lambs’ Club Forest Street Roxbury

Nat Goodwin Memorial Services Held For Actor

Jennie Morris his longtime servant gave testimony as Boston acquaintances recalled Nat Goodwin in private life. Family mourned the loss as friends paid tribute for the actor who would not perform in Why Marry at Park Square Theatre. Elks and Masons with Goodwin 32d degree to pallbear at a simple funeral today.

Jennie Morris Nat Goodwin Boston Park Square Theatre the Elks the Masons Goodwin

Blaze Claims Wife as Oil Heater Explodes in Holyoke Home

A house fire in Holyoke caused by an oil heater explosion left Mrs. Bernadette Beauchemin and her two young children at Providence Hospital in critical condition. Husband Henry Beauchemin, burned on face hands and feet, is expected to recover. Viola Gobeille, 138 years old, is listed among the injured in the care of the children.

Boston Holyoke Bernadette Beauchemin Henry Beauchemin West Street Ernest Rosamond Viola Gobeille Providence Hospital Beauchemin

Somerville raid nets 11 charged with Lord's Day gaming

Six Somerville officers under Sergeant Kenney raided a house on Quincy street Somerville and arrested 11 men charged with gaming on the Lord's Day All were bailed out.

Somerville Kenney Quincy Street

Glasgow Strikers Hold Quiet in Belfast and Clyde

London dispatch reports no new developments in labor troubles on the Clyde and in Belfast. Quiet conditions prevailed with churches in Belfast forced to cancel evening services due to lack of light. Officials hope shipyard workers will return to work later in the week.

London Clyde Belfast

Troop Arrival Surges in Glasgow Amid Strikes

Ten thousand troops are said to be in Glasgow with soldiers perched on rooftops around George Square. The Strike Bulletin denounces the government for sending troops to suppress Clyde workers and cites illegal action and czarist methods. Three more arrests for incitement to riot followed. The Bishop of London linked the strikes to wartime strain and postwar social conditions.

Glasgow George Square Clyde London

War Trade Board lifts export restrictions on key foods

Washington February 2 The War Trade Board announced the broadest removal of export controls since the armistice. Barley corn rye flour meat oats oat products brewers grains bran middlings beans dried peas sugar and hydrogenated cottonseed oil are now free to export to all destinations including Great Britain France Italy and Belgium. Wheat and wheat flour remain restricted likely until the 1919 price agreement with farmers ends.

Washington War Trade Board Great Britain France Italy Belgium The Food Administration Grain Corporation Wheat Export Company

Prominent Grain Operator Eugene Paige Dies at 66

Pittsfield Feb 2 Eugene Wallace Paige once one of the largest grain operators in the United States and a pioneer in Great Lakes shipping died at his home in Pittsfield He formerly handled outputs from major Minneapolis flour mills A native of Cabot Vermont Paige was 66 and owned a large private art gallery.

Pittsfield Eugene Wallace Paige United States Great Lakes Minneapolis Cabot, Vt Paige

Sublime French Ace Guynemer Featured Next Sunday

Captain Colcomb hails Guynemer as the most sublime military figure seen. The Post promises a detailed profile of the famed French ace of aces in the upcoming issue.

Colcomb Guynemer

England Faces Major Parliamentary Test in War Decision

London February 2 The House of Commons under Prime Minister Lloyd George faces the most vital task in a century with the question of Britain entering the European war. The historic session opens Tuesday as MPs confront a watershed decision and heavy responsibilities for the nation.

London Associated Press Asquith Great Britain House of Commons Lloyd George

Reconstruction woes dominate postwar Britain in 1919

The article surveys domestic upheaval as Lloyd George stays in Paris guiding foreign policy while parliamentary leadership hinges on Curzon and Law. It details widespread industrial unrest in Belfast and Glasgow, debates over wages and hours, and proposals like an industrial congress and cooperative national factory experiments amid fears of Bolshevism and political entanglement.

Earl Curzon Andrew Lonar Law Lloyd George Paris United Kingdom Great Britain John R. Clynes National Alliance of Employers and Employed Eric Geddes Board of Trade

Railway Clerks Face Strike Threat Amid Wage Reform Debate

The passage notes growing unrest among workers including syndicalists seeking revolutionary change and a strike wave looming over manual labor. The Association of Railway Clerks considers action as the government refuses to recognize station masters and agents as a unified body.

Syndiocafistsa Association of Railway Clerks

Ice Mint Foot Remedy Promises Pain Free Corn Relief

Advertisement touts Ice Mint a Japanese inspired corn treatment that lifts corns and calluses with a brief touch. It claims no pain during application and warns against cutting corns to avoid blood poisoning. Available for a few cents from druggists.

Nedlin Soles Prove Tough in Lava Test at Kilauea

Miss Jean P. Lane of Seattle reports her Newlin-soled shoes survived a trip near Kilauea while others wore hob-nail boots. Nedlin Soles are advertised as durable, flexible, waterproof, and economical, made by The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. Akron Ohio, which also makes Wingfoot Heels guaranteed to outwear rivals.

Kilauea Hawaii Jean P. Lane Seattle Washington Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co Akron Ohio

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Goodwins Life John F. H. Mellen Nathaniel Boston Museum Edwin Thayer McNeil Company Iholesale Shoe League i New York Women’s Department Russia Tan Men’s Department Temple Place the International Textile, Incorporated Bridgeport, Connecticut International Textile, Incorporated A. Mitchell Palmer Connecticut Avenue Bridgeport Connecticut State of Joseph F. Guffey Bureau OF Sales West 42Nd Street N. Y Eimer & Amend 3Rd Ave 18Th St England Connor Hoomer Old H.C. L Brookside Creamery Brookside Henfield Babbitt’s Soap Armour John T. Connor CO Nedlin Sales C. G. Howes Cleansers and Dyers Blake Building BLAKE
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