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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1897

Page

6

Calve ill forces Boston Carmen cast to substitute

Mme Emma Calve fell ill on the eve of Carmen at the Boston Theatre. Mlle Camille Seygard, a Paris familiar singer, filled Calve’s role. The change drew a near-capacity crowd and Seygard delivered a poised, if not powerful, performance amid a loud orchestra in a demanding role.

Damrosch Opera Company Mme Emma Calve Carmen Boston Theatre Camille Seygard Calve Mlle Seygard Paris Opera Comique Royal Opera Berlin United States Boston Mile Seggard M. Salignac Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau Company Don Jose Maurice de Vries Metropolitan Company Johanna Gadski Michaela Augusta Vollmar Marie Mattfield Paul Lange Gerhard Stehmann Damrosch Bizet Wagner Tannhauser Ernst Kraus Landgrave Elizabeth Wolfram Wilhelm Mertens Waltern Fritz Ernst Bitholf Fritz Derschuck Reinmar Edward Richter Heinrich Venus Rita Leibenschuetz Shepherd Marie Mattfeld the Park Theatre Mr. Stanley Clairesse Agnew Belle Archer George Schiller Museum Secret Service Castle Square Theatre Fatmah Diard Elsa Clara Lane

Seeley Demurs to Indictment Over Sherry's Dinner

Counsel filed with the district attorney a demurrer to the indictment against Herbert B. Seeley Theodore Rich and James Phipps over the Seeley dinner at Sherry's on December 19. The demurrer argues the indictments do not conform to the criminal procedure code.

New York Herbert B. Seeley Theodore Rich James Phipps Seeley Sherry’s

Motormen Seriously Hurt In Arlington Rail Collision

Two Rockland & Arlington cars collided on a stiff grade this morning. Motorman Keene likely has internal injuries while Motorman Jones suffered a broken jaw. No passengers were harmed.

Arington Rockland & Arlington Road Keene Jones

Sold out to Raymond appears across a city stores sign

A dramatic outbreak of the phrase Sold out to Raymond spreads from a hat shop on Winter street to Todd & Co. on Washing ton street and to stores in Manchester New Hampshire and elsewhere. A handwritten note touts bargain prices while crowds surge, clerks, lawyers, and press jockey for space as the sign becomes a by word.

Raymond Winter Street William N. Todd & Co Washington Street Manchester N. H Summer Street New Haven Conn Worcester Waltham Concord California Lynn Todd & Co

Sneaking Diseases Compared to Pickpockets in Public Fear

A historical notice warns that stealthy illnesses undermine health more than open crimes. It credits Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with restoring strength, describing a testimonial from A. W. Caynes of Elkhart Indiana about liver inflammation and past attacks in Los Angeles.

Dr. Pierce A. W. Caynes Elkhart, Elkhart Co Indiana Los Angeles Cal

Military Burial for Quartermaster Nugent of Ninth Regiment

Quartermaster James H. Nugent died Sunday and was buried with full military honors in Calvary Cemetery. The Ninth Infantry Band led escort from Roxbury to St. Joseph’s Church, with Post 7 G A R services prior. The service featured a solemn mass, the horse Kitty, pallbearers, and a three-volley grave ceremony, followed by Taps and benediction.

James H. Nugent Calvary Cemetery P. J. Grady Mr. Nugent Crane Ninth Infantry Roxbury Walter Sampson Boston St. Joseph’s Church Kitty Quartermaster Nugent Daniel J. Dowd Joseph J. Kelly W. J. Casey Benjamin Flannagan James H. Cully George Rogers J. J. Barry Father D. Riordan Hugh P. Smyth Garrett J. Barry Schmidt Jesus Daniel J. Murphy James Lee T. F. Clark James L. Malloy H. A. Healey T. F. McGarry W. F. Harney B. Smith Egleston Square Sullivan Bogan Logan Devine O’connor Donovan Nelly Dobbins Keefe Magurn Morris Jowbert Thomas N. Hart William H. Carberry Thomas J. Finneran P. J. Flatley A. 8. Austin Hooker Cody Chickering Lodge 86 Knights of Honor Post 17 First Massachusetts Ninth Ninth Regiment

Funeral of Mr. Loring in Exeter on Camden death

Funeral services for Caleb William Loring who died last week in Camden were held at South Congregational Church Exeter and Newbury streets. Rev Edward Everett Hale led the rites with Dr William Everett of Quincy assisting. Harvard alumni and prominent local figures attended. burial was private at Mt. Auburn Cemetery.

Caleb William Loring Camden South Congregational Church Exeter Newbury Streets Edward Everett Hale William Everett Quincy Hale Everett Loring Appleton Chapel Harvard College Warren E. Locke Bernby Henry Dolan G. A. Goddard P. T. Jackson C. L. Jackson Ernest Jackson John E. Peabody George P. Gardner Roger Wolcott Wolcott Samuel Eliot Samuel Jennison A. C. Washburn Dr. Hale Harvard Lowell Suffolk Bar Association Robert Grant T. Jefferson Coolidge Charles Henry Parker T. Dennie Boardman Darwin E. Ware Clement K. Fay John C. Ropes John C. Gray Henry V. Pickering J. C. Davis Charles R. Codman Mt. Auburn Cemetery

Harvard Students Fined for Church Window Damage

Two Harvard students Charles Weiner and Ralph Wilson were fined 15 each in Cambridge District Court for discharging firearms within the city. They shot holes in the windows of the old Baptist Church near Harvard Street. Proctors searched rooms and identified the culprits, who face further charges for wantonly destroying property.

Harvard Cambridge Charles Weiner Ralph Wilson Old Baptist Church Harvard Street

Policy king Bartlett gets Deer Island sentence in Charles Town court

Judge Bragg crime roundup in Charlestown court sentences Tom Bartlett thepolicy king to one year in the House of Correction at Deer Island and fines Richard B. Kyle $200 after both pleaded not guilty. Bail for Bartlett set at $1000 and Kyle at $300. Separate case notes Charles Parker before Judge Burke on selling a lottery ticket with Feb 10 return and $300 bail.

Bragg Charlestown Tom” Bartlett House of Correction Deer Island Richard B. Kyle Bartlett Kyle Green Corbett Bailiof Bartlett Charles Parker Burke Municipal Criminal Court

Ten Million Soldiers Reported for U S Military Duty

Washington reports 10,024,584 unorganized men available for military duty nationwide excluding territories. The military force totals 112,735, with most in infantry. State breakdown lists New York 13,460 and Pennsylvania 889,528 among others. Large regional totals show California 205,000 and Ohio 650,000 available in unorganized pools.

Washington United States California Connecticut Illinois Indiana Iowa Missouri New Jersey New York Ohio Oregon Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Massachusetts Minnesota New York States Maine New Hampshire Vermont

Townsend will filed in Norfolk Probate Court

In Norfolk Probate Court Acting Judge Harriman approved the will of Mrs. Eliza A. Townsend of Brookline. Son Frank A. Townsend named executor with a $100,000 bond. Public bequests include $2000 to Acton Free Will Baptist Church and $1000 to several Boston charities, though the intended Boston asylum name is unclear.

Dedham Norfolk Hiram P. Harriman Eliza A. Townsend Brookline Frank A. Townsend Free Will Baptist Church Acton Boston Highlands Baldwin Place Boston Old Ladies

A Pattern for a Dime Post Readers Pattern 6919 Girl Doll Dresses

A sewing pattern for two girl doll dresses No 6919 offered in white lawn and turquoise albatross. Describes yoke collar sleeves and embroidery, with sizes medium and large, price twenty five cents. Orders via coupon mailed to New York, with a short production delay noted.

New York

Copper Boom Persists as Stocks Hold Gains in Feb Trade

The market closed steady to strong with copper shares rebounding after a brief dip. Montana and Tamarack led gains amid strong bellwether activity in Bell Telephone and New England Sugar, while New Haven Hartford faced pressure from Connecticut legislative opposition and grade-crossing laws. Pinkham notes copper remains robust, predicts 13 cents by April, and highlights Butte property actions and North Carolina Spencer mine interest.

Montana Tamarack Bell Telephone New England New York New Haven & Hartford Connecticut London Kearsarge Sears Messrs Lawson Weidenfeld & Co Wilmington Del Butte Butte & Boston United States Knowles Frank Klepelko Boston &Montana Company Spencer North Carolina Emery & Tucker Raleigh News and Observer High Point Randleman Howe Hill Randolph Winninglass Keystone Loftus Stark David Mountain Winslow Sawyer Mont Boston & Montana Europe Fitchburg St. Louis San Francisco Boston Pinkham

Boston Stock Exchange Daily Prices Report

Official report lists the day’s highest and lowest sales along with the closing prices and bid and asked figures.

Boston Stock Exchange

Stock price to advance to par next Wednesday

SPECIAL BULLETIN announces stock price will be advanced to par on Wednesday February 2. It notes a likely dividend date and invites purchases at 60 cents per share, urging readers to act now and avoid the rush. Checks payable to C. O. Norcross, Manager.

C. O. Norcross

Subway in June promises limited early service

West End Street Railway President Little disclosed contracts for rails ties and equipment are secured. Only the initial subway segment from Boylston Street to Park Street Church will operate this year with a possible demonstration within a week or ten days. Cars may run by June first depending on contractor and Transit Commission delays. No relief to surface traffic on Washington Tremont south of Boylston for another year.

Little West End Street Railway Company Boylston Street Public Garden Park Street Church Tremont Street Washington Or Tremont Streets

Death of clubman Gilman M. Fague at his K street home

Gilman M. Fague a known club man and patron of amateur athletics died by suicide at his K street home. Authorities believe financial embarrassment led to the act.

Washington Gilman M. Fague K Street

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