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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1893

Page

8

Rices Surprise Park Events Highlight Boston Theatre Week

The Boston stage sequence features Richard Golden in Old Jed Prouty with a new set, May Howard leading burlesque at Howard Atheneum, and upcoming shows including George Dixon, Annie Clarke at Grand Opera House, and a Columbian ball planning progress.

Richard Golden Jed Prouty Boston Mr. Golden Comany Jeauty May Howard Howard Atheneum Hanley Jarvis George Dixon Griffin Murphy Annie Clarke Grand Opera House Dexter Miss Clarke Opera House Mechanics’ Building

Among the Musicians at Music Hall Concert

The Music Hall concert featured Pro fessor John K Payne and Arthur Foote with a Columbus March and Hymn and a Longfellow Skeleton in Armor setting. An orchestra, quartet and Symphony chorus performed with strong orchestral coloring and emotional range, though some disappointment at the conductor’s standard. Brahms Song of Destiny and Coriolan overture closed. next concert February 18 with Thieriot E major symphonietta and Saint Saens G minor piano concerto.

Mme. Nordica Mr. Fischer Signor Campanini Clara Poole Mr. Chadwick Boston Springfield Handel and Hayden Society Nordica Company Music Hall Max Heinrich Meiona George Grossmith Chickering Hall Walter Damrosch John K. Payne Arthur Foote Longfellow Marie Barnard- Smith Lillian Carlsmith George J. Parker Clarence E. Hay Payne Brahm Coriolan Thieriot Saint-Saens

Installation of North End Temperance Union at Partridge Hall

Last night the North End Temperance Union held an installation at Partridge Hall. After psalms led by a vocal singer, Brother Pike read Psalm 138 and led a prayer for the union’s work. State officers arrived and were sworn in, with Brother Grant as President and other officers including Brothers Carroll Jones Kenney, Sister Thomas, Brother Albro, Brother Saunders, Brother Pike, and Brother Eckhardt installed.

North End Temperance Union Partridge Hall Union Brother Pike State Union Abbott Brother Grant Carroll, Jones and Kenney Thomas Albro Saunders Pike Marshal Eckhardt

Cleveland plans to stay at Lakewood cottage for week

West Virginia Congressman W L Wilson met with Grover Cleveland and Don M Dickinson at the Cleveland cottage in Lakewood N J to discuss Sherman silver purchase acts repeal prospects. Cleveland will remain there through the week to handle important matters while the death of Dr W C Stone, a Cleveland family physician, shocks the household.

Lakewood N. J W. L. Wilson West Virginia Washington Mr. Cleveland Congress Don M. Dickinson Cleveland Cottage Cleveland W. C. Stone

Woman speaks against suffrage at committee hearing

Mrs. E. T. Faunce wife of Rev. Daniel Faunce of West Newton Baptist Church testifies against woman suffrage saying she pays taxes but trusts money to men and that honest women do not want suffrage. She claims 100 to 1 against it and urges mothers to protect children, envisioning fewer voting rights for women.

Legislative Woman Suffrage Committee E. T. Faunce Daniel Faunce West Newton

Maurice Higgins Found Unconscious on Canal Street Ice

Latem February 5 Maurice Higgins was found last night lying unconscious on the ice near the Association factories on Canal street. He was taken to the hospital where his hands and feet were badly frostbitten. It is believed he fell on the ice and was benumbed or that he fell in a fit. But for his timely discovery he would have died of exposure.

Maurice Higgins Association Canal Street

Weise Golden Wedding Celebrated at Warwick Street

Mr and Mrs H Weise marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary at L Weise s residence 97 Warwick street yesterday. Nearly twenty grandchildren gathered to celebrate and their daughter Rebecca presented fifty dollars in gold along with other gifts. Friends visited the home throughout the day to offer congratulations.

H. Weise L. Weise Warwick Street Rebecca

Feathes Boas and Winter Underwear Sale

Cocque Feather Boas four three yards long offered at discounted price. Original price two dollars fifty cents, now one dollar each. Also featured are notable bar gains in both ladies and gents winter underwear to be sold during the week.

Colonel Austin Palace Theatre Bertoto S37tc Perrin Szic Mousquetaire Biarritz

Carriage Struck by Electric Car in Jamaica Plain

On Centre street two ladies riding in a Weld carriage were jolted when a fast electric tram struck the vehicle. The carriage toppled onto the sidewalk against a wire fence at Perkins Day Centre junction. One woman suffered slight injuries, both received stitches, and the carriage and fence were damaged.

William F. Weld Centre Street Jamaica Plain Perkins, Day Centre Streets R.P. Me

Electric blockaded streetcar snarls traffic at junction

A downtown streetcar clash near Washington and Eustis streets caused about a 30 minute delay as forward and rear trucks moved opposite directions. A crowd of several hundred watched the unusual snarl while the car backed up for five blocks before resuming travel at 7 45 p m.

Washington and Eustis Streets Severa

Annexation Talk in Somerville Draws Malden Cries

The Malden City Press notes Somerville debates annexation to Boston with the Somerville Sentinel urging rapid annexation as a remedy for Somerville’s ills yet Malden itself resists being swallowed into the metropolis and wishes to remain independent.

Malden City Press Boston Somerville Somerville Sentinel Malden

Democrats Denounce Executive Council Leader David Hallrice

From the Boston Democrat the Executive Council with David Hall Rice is blasted as an extra burden on the overloaded Republican party. The piece argues Democrats have no reasons to complain about the council’s drivelling conduct under Hallrice’s leadership.

Boston Democrat Davidhallrice David Hallrice

Leeson Praised for Statesmanlike Action in Governor’s Council

Councillor Leeson receives high praise across quarters for his business like conduct in the Governor's Council. He rejects petty politics and upholds responsible leadership.

The Newton Graphic Leeson Governor’s Council

Rice's Petty Politics Sparks GOP Voter Backlash

From the Dorchester Beacon, Councillor davidhallrice employs a narrow use of authority that risks harming the Republican party. The electorate prefers clean, straightforward governance over petty tactics and political squabbles.

Dorchester Davidhallrice Republican Party

Photographer E T Whitney Dies After Lingering Illness

South Norwalk photographer E T Whitney a longtime resident died today after a lingering illness. In early business days he lived with Jay Gould at his Hudson area country seat and photographed scenes at the millionaire’s home. He also did notable work for the Vanderbilts.

South Norwalk Conn E. T. Whitney Norwalk Mr. Whitney Jay Gould the Hudson Whitney Vanderbilts

Massachusetts Girls Scholarships Support Abroad

The Women's Education Association of Massachusetts funds several scholarships for girls studying abroad. Recipients are in Newnham England Zurich and Paris as the Annex and Harvard University merge English work, with $68,000 raised toward the Annex dower fund.

Women’s Education Association of Massachusetts Newnoam Zurich Paris Annex Harvard University Newnham Harvard Anvex Dower

Young swindler arrested for worthless checks in city hotels

William S. Nason, likely using alias William B. Snell, is arrested by the fourth division police on charges of fraudulently obtaining board and lodging at several hotels. From November to January he allegedly paid with worthless drafts drawn on W. Spofford of Washington, leaving hotels like United States, Quincy, American, and Clark's liable for unpaid bills. He claimed residence at No 1 Davis street.

Fourth Division William S. Nason Davis Street William B. Snell Nason Snell United States Quincy House American House Clark’s Tlotel W. Spofford Washington South End

BNA Anniversary Observed by Zion Society in Hanover Street Hall

Bna Zion Society on Hanover street celebrated its second anniversary with a varied program of music and readings at Zion Hall. Canton M Solomon of Paris and Rabbi Shafer spoke and Rabbi Margolins dedicated the society flag, the first Hebrew flag carried in the country. The president urged patriotism and citizen formation for new arrivals. Officers listed: A Pinkoffssky president, K Gordon VP, Charles Asikowitz treasurer, P Pinkoffsky secretary, H Shafer financial secretary, trustees L Franks S Dangel H Strauss. Headquarters: 170 Hanover.

Boston B'nai Zion Society A. Pinkoffssky

Fire destroys three story block in Dansory Conn

A two o'clock fire in Dansory Conn destroyed a three story business block at Main and Patch streets. Owned by Jarvis Selleck, the first floor housed Theodore Harrison's grocery, and the upper floors housed three families. Occupants barely escaped as the structure, valued at about 10000 dollars, was insured.

Dansory Conn Main Patch Streets Jarvis Selleck Theodore Harrison Wal

Boston Bicycle Club Celebrates Fourteenth Anniversary

Next Wednesday the Boston Bicycle Club marks its fourteenth anniversary with a banquet at the Algonquin Club. The club is the nation's oldest cycling organization and credited as a pioneer of novel bicycle competitions.

Boston Bicycle Club Algonquin Club

Gas Trust Doomed as City Eyes Municipal Lighting Plant

From The New Nation Mayor Matthews acts toward creating a municipal lighting plant. The questionable gas meter corporation’s ongoing influence appears near an end as official actions favor public control of lighting services.

Matthews Corporation Gas Meter

Captain Champney Dies After Fire Service Career

Captain Charles H. Champney of Engine 29 died at his home on Rockland and Washington streets at 9:30 last night. Born in Brighton August 16, 1834, he joined the old Butcher Boy engine company in 1853, served as clerk and treasurer, and rose to captain of Engine Company 29 in 1874. He served in the Eleventh Massachusetts Battery during the Civil War, re enlisted, and held multiple posts before retirement. He was a prominent figure in local veterans and firemen organizations.

Charles H. Champney Rockland Washington Streets Brighton Old Butcher Boy Engine Company Massachusetts Battery United States Service Butcher Boy Company Cooper Street Nonantum Lodge 116 Francis Washburn Boston Veterans Massachusetts State Firemen’s Association

Press Cyclers Meet Highlights Club Elections and Speech

The second annual Press Cycle Club meeting drew a large crowd with a close election and moving speeches. The racing board reported profits from the fall Saugus tournament over $600 and souvenirs were given to the eleven finishers of the centur y run from the clubhouse. Kerrison, recently elected LA W representative at large, resigned his club post. The club voted to join the Associated Cycle Clubs of Boston and elected delegates. Officers were: President A J Ochs, Vice President J S Keeler, Secretary A W Pierce, Treasurer A Andrews, Captain B W Istort, First Lieutenant J P Clark, Second Lieutenant Fred Riener, Color Bearer C R Reynolds, Bugler David Byferth, Governing Committee William L Bilch and H M Laben.

Press Cycle Club Racing Board Saugus J. J. C. Kerrison Associated Cycle Clubs Boston A. J. Ochs J. S. Keeler A. W. Pierce A. Andrews B. W. Istort J. P. Clark Fred Riener C. R. Reynolds David Byferth William L. Bilch H. M. Laben

Near-fatal crossing crash at Orient Heights on train No 5

Dr Albert Dorman of Winthrop narrowly escaped death when his carriage was struck at Butler's Crossing by outward bound train No 5 on the Revere Beach and Lynn railroad. The horse was badly injured, both legs of Dr Dorman were broken below the knee, the coachman had minor head injuries, and the ambulance conveyed him home to Winthrop.

Butler’s Crossing Revere Beach & Lynn Orient Heights Albert B. Dorman Winthrop

Memorial Service for Bishop Brooks Held in Watertown

In Watertown on February 5 a memorial service for Bishop Brooks was held at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Rev. E A Rand led the service and offered a tribute to the late preacher. Vestrymen announced a committee to draft resolutions on the bishop's death, read today.

Watertown Bishop Brooks Church of the Good Shepherd E. A. Rand

Evangelistic Association Ends Faneuil Hall Noon Services

The Evangelistic Association of New England holds its final Faneuil Hall noon service for now with Rev. George C. Lorimer speaking today and Tuesday. His topics are The greatest thing in the world and a special address to young men. Mrs. Walter C. Bailey sings at both services. future meeting location to be announced Tuesday.

Evangelistic Association of New England Faneuil Hall George C. Lorimer D. D Walter C. Bailey

Governor Council in Massachusetts faces mounting backlash

The Berkshire News argues the Governor’s Council risks powerful political blowback by opposing the Democratic Governor’s stance. It warns displeased voters may remove the council entirely, portraying the rift as a threat to Republican credibility and state governance.

Massachusetts Bay State

Reform proposed by Boston Post on legal document marks

The Lowell News notes the Boston Post urges removing seals and the initials L S on legal papers and asks why the ss after county names should also persist. The editorial mocks the format and suggests streamlining document headings.

Boston Post L.S Post

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