Boston theater week to feature Faust and opera runs
Opening week at the Boston Theatre under Damrosch and Ellis will present Faust with Mme Melba as Marguerite, with Tannhauser Seville Die Walkure and La Traviata on successive nights. Julia Marlowe appears at Hollis, and Monte Cristo production debuts next week. Other venues host Geisha and American stage pieces as the season continues with notable actors and companies.
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Faust
Mme. Melba
Marguerite
Julia Marlowe
Hollis
Countess Valeska
Parthenia
Ingomar
Aleppo
Wise Mike
the Grand
Miron Leffingwell
Duncan B. Harrison
Pacific Mail
Grand Opera House
Maggie Cline
New York
Boscoe Theatre
Sidewalks of
Columbia
Kelly
Mason
Lillian Russell
Della Fox
Jeff de Angelis
Boston
Music Hall
Burton Holmes
Vienna
Austin & Stone’s
Mile
Pianka
den of Lions
Fay Foster
Palace Theatre
Zoo
Eden Musee
No Tax Repeal Pensions for Boston Police Veterans
In the House yesterday the public health committee reported unanimous disapproval of the anti cigarette bill but its acceptance was reconsidered and tabled after Representative Beede’s harsh remarks. Callender summoned the petitioners' spokesman to testify. police traced his identity during investigations. The taxation committee nears closing on intangible property tax repeal with opposition from farming communities and householders. heavier burdens hinted for stock and bond owners. Lawson’s fleet of brown paper bundles and books launches his war on Whitney as metropolitan affairs approves a measure granting 60 year old veterans of the police a pension from the national government. Province lands appropriation sails from $100 to $2500 amid Senate support with Morse Soule Dallinger Roberts Hodgkins in favor and Farley Worse opposed. Military affairs disapprove arming independent companies and fraternal organizations.
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Farley
Franklin
Worse
Essex
East Boston Thurman Club marks second annual concert
The Thurman Club of Noddle Island hosts a large 1500-strong gathering at Lyceum Hall in Ward 2 East Boston. Mayor Quincy leads a grand march with 150 couples, amid a festive supper, flags, and a standout Sousa program including The Bride Elect and Golden Robin.
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Thurman Club
Noddle Island
Ward 2
Lyceum Hall
Harrigan
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Baker
Allen G. Thurman
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Thomas J. Giblin
Josiah Quincy
John H. Sullivan
P. J. Kennedy
J. H. Conry
W. J. Donovan
John H. Duane
Willam J. Cronin
Joseph Hickey
James H. Dar
T. F. Giblin
Edward Donahue
Tony Martin
Charles Cary
Alderman Cleary
Kitty Eagan
Henry Powers
Helen Sheehan
John P. Riley
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Christopher O’brien
William Nolan
O’toole
British Flag Incident and French Post Tension in Africa
In Parliament Joseph Chamberlain relayed telegrams from Lagos and the Gold Coast reporting Senegalese forces occupying Borrea and a French post at Wae with native soldiers. Protests were lodged and a conference was proposed, while the House adjourned amid excitement.
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Lagos
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Nikki
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Lee
Tanner
France
Gully
Grave West Africa despatch underscores imperial stakes
The Standard notes despatches read by Mr Chamberlain carry gravest importance. A French officer has set up a large station within Britain’s sphere, forcing recognition that the time has come to face the situation. The prospect is serious though peace cannot be bought by abandoning rights.
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the Standard
West Africa
France and Russia pledge peaceful ties at Faure reception
Paris February 18 President Faure received Prince Dumousseff the new Russian ambassador at the Elysee palace in a ceremony to present credentials. The ambassador stated orders to maintain excellent relations for the benefit of both nations. Faure echoed the sentiment citing reciprocal advantages and the guarantee of general peace and prosperity.
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Faure
Prince Dumousseff
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Elysee Palace
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Russia
Boston Boxer Timmy Kearns Draws With Eddie Connolly in Cleveland
Timmy Kearns of Boston returns home after a 20 round draw with Eddie Connolly at the Central Armory in Cleveland in a bout watched by 6000 despite a blizzard. Kearns maintained weight on the 135 pound scale while Connolly weighed in disputedly and the match ended with praise for Kearns defense and footwork.
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Ed McKean
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Eddie Connolly
Connolly- Kearns
Frank Garrard
Jimmy Dime
Connelly
Cleland
Kearn
George Ouhey
Alaska violence at Skaguay spurs new federal troops
Secretary Bliss received Governor Brady’s Feb 3 letter detailing lawlessness in Skaguay Alaska. It reports a U S deputy marshal shot dead and another killed, gamblers and thugs flooding steamers, a burned Juneau courthouse, and calls for additional federal troops to restore order at Skaguay and Dyea.
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Bliss
Brady
Alaska
Skaguay
United States
Watt
Dyea
Juneau
Rate War Begun In US Canada Rail Fare Cut
The Canadian Pacific announces sweeping rate reductions affecting New England to Minneapolis and St Paul and New York to the north Pacific. Atlantic coast to north Pacific will drop to $79.25 first class and $67.40 second class, with further cuts to follow. Chicago lines are invited to join the price war, and a meeting of interested railroads is set for tomorrow.
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St. Paul
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Canadian Pacific
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North Pacific
Forced to Beg: Charlestown Mother Sentenced
Mrs Mary Roberts of 8 Thorndike street was arraigned after officers charged her with forcing six children to beg door to door. She pled guilty and received six months in the House of Correction, allowed to take her eldest children and youngest in arms to the reformatory.
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Mary Roberts
Thorndike Street
House of Correction
Reformatory
Hopes for Autonomy Amid Maine Crisis
The Temps in Paris on February 18 argues the loss of the Maine should not rupture Spain United States relations. It urges both governments to seek understanding based on autonomy and to bridling jingoism while maintaining policies through thick and thin.
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United States
Paris
Temps
Maine
Remains of Insurance Man Found Near Glenbrook Station
The body of Adams Archibald Senera aged 50, formerly of Boston but now of Liverpool Nova Scotia, was found near Glenbrook station about 6 pm. He had been visiting a nephew and is suspected to have been killed while trying to disembark a train that did not stop.
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Stamford
New England Textile Unions Split Over General Strike
The New England conference committee report calling for a general cotton mill strike met cool reception at the Spinners' Union meeting. The report was presented by T. F. Delehanty and tabled by a decisive vote, signaling limited support and potential influence over other textile unions in Lowell amid ongoing labor tensions.
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T. F
Delehanty
Spinners Union Votes End to King Philip Strike
In Fall River Feb 18 the Spinners Union met to decide the King Philip mill strike. A majority voted to end the strike and return to work Monday after five weeks. The union raised 460 dollars for New Bedford and other workers are expected to resume work.
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Spinners’ Union
King Philip Mill
New Bedford
Brooks Estate Appraised In Suffolk Probate Court
An inventory of the late Phillips Brooks estate filed in Suffolk Probate Court shows legacies paid. The estate valued at 45 856 dollars, with 5 500 dollars in North Andover land and the rest personal property. Gifts satisfied include 1 000 dollars to the Boston Home for Incurables, 4 000 dollarsfor a rector's library at Trinity Church, and 6 000 dollars to Trinity Church to complete church rent.
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L B Roberts Chosen Democratic Mayor Candidate
Deering Maine February 18 Luther B Roberts was selected by the Democratic mayoralty convention as the party's candidate for mayor.
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Luther B. Roberts
Boston Promoters Face Legal Action Over Fake War Bond Scheme
Thomas W. Lawson outlines a massive fraud plan involving Dominion Coal Company New England Gas & Coke and Massachusetts Pipe Line Gas Company. He cites 50 year contracts, massive bonds, and a public hearing that labeled the scheme illegal. Lawson calls for underwriters to join legal action to void agreements and recover losses.
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Tcheme
Bear Market Dips as Senate Debate Hits Prices
Market news notes a weak and unsettled stock list driven by a Senate debate on Spain relations. Sugar declines 4 1 2 to 1821 2, wider selloff drags the board lower, while Calumet & Hecla dividend outlook near $10 a share and last year total $50. Centennial drop linked to Ames building house selling, with speculation about large holders and upcoming purchases.
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Sceptics Turn Believers and Are Cured by Catarrhal Powder
A reader from Easton PA reports instant relief from catarrh after a single puff of Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. The testimonial claims pain relief above the eyes and cleansing of nasal passages with ongoing benefit. Sold locally by Woodward & Co and Pard & Co in Boston.
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B. L. Rae
Easton
Woodward & CO
Bromfield St
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