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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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W. L. Wilson
West Virginia
Washington
Mr. Cleveland
Congress
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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.
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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.
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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.
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L. Weise
Warwick Street
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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.
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Colonel Austin
Palace Theatre
Bertoto
S37tc
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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.
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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.
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Eustis Streets
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Paris
Annex
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Newnham
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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.
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William S. Nason
Davis Street
William B. Snell
Nason
Snell
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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.
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B'nai Zion Society
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Nonantum Lodge 116
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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L.S
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