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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1918
Page
8
Mascagni's Isabeau had its Boston premiere at the Boston Opera House presented by the Chicago Opera Company. The tale adapts Lady Godiva as Coventry’s savior who rides naked through the streets to pacify an angry husband. Peeping Tom loses his eye as punishment.
The article discusses Mascagni’s Isabeau and its mystical libretto by Illica, where Isabeau disobeys a royal edict, love with Falco unfolds, and political scheming leads to tragedy. It praises the music’s text alignment, orchestration variety, and artistic detail while noting its uneven stretches and contrasting with Caval lleria rusticana.
Review notes that Mascagni shows advanced technique and thoughtful musical craft in Isabeau, with Ermyn garde and Ermyntrude scenes signaling maturity. Raisa dominates the cast in a maidenly Isabeau, Rimini distinguishes Raimondo, Lamont and Nicolau provide solid support, and Sturani conducts a superbly staged production.
In the House yesterday a bill to increase maximum state aid from 40 to 50 dollars for soldiers and sailors dependents was discussed. Rep Quigley of Chelsea moved to add aunts or foster parents who raised a child, but the amendment was rejected and the bill sent to a third reading.
London reports Viscount Milner warns in Plymouth that pressing for war aims now would overlook peace negotiations. He says the task is to endure until negotiations succeed, noting German militarism could dominate Europe if unchecked and stressing no desire to dismember Germany. He cites Wilson and Lloyd George’s stance on fair world intercourse and sacrifice ahead. including details from a Boston court case about Antoinetta Di Cola and her long life with Di Cola.
A promotional piece urges morning use of hot water with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It claims improved digestion appetite and skin glow within a week for those with constipation bilious attacks and rashes, asserting low cost and strong results.
Mrs Di Cola testified at the Dedham will trial describing her role with Gaspare Di Cola known as the lemon king She said she squeezed lemons while he sold lemon extract aiding the couple’s early life In the same report Senate vote defeats government ownership continuation plan 61 to 10 in the battle over postwar railroad control
Washington Feb 2 Secretary Mc Adoo announced a new block of 500 million treasury certificates of indebtedness for the third Liberty Loan. They bear 4 1 2 percent interest payable May 28 with par and accrued interest pricing and tax exemptions. Subscriptions close March 5 with payments due Feb 27 to March 5. Denominations range 500 to 100000 dollars. The treasury may redeem early at par plus interest. About 2 billion more remain at the higher rate before the next campaign, likely in April.
The Tremont Trust Company executive board approved a 6 percent stock dividend. The business report shows a sharp rise in deposits versus the same quarter last year and a large increase in checking accounts.
A bill granting the Ford machine an advantage in registration fees faced a committee hearing before roads and bridges. Colonel Sohier, chairman of the Highway Commission, opposed the measure which proposed cutting the fee from 10 to 5.
Disputed sections stalled passage in both houses but Senate disposed of key amendments and schedules final vote for tomorrow. In House, general debate to close by 6 pm tomorrow with passage expected early next week. Cummins amendment to cut railroad compensation by about 173 million dollars failed 52 to 23.
In a general order Director-General McAdoo says railroad officials and workers serve the government and public, not private interests, and must work together to defeat Germany. The statement aims to clarify relations between the railroad administration and employees to preserve government positions.
The director general ordered full compliance with safety laws, allowed overtime when needed, and tied job retention to fitness and service. He warned penalties for willful violations and clarified a December order confirming current terms while permitting future changes. Officers and employees were advised to follow this construction.
Mrs Elizabeth Benister 75 employed at 115 Elm Hill avenue Roxbury fell on cellar stairs striking her head on concrete and fractured her skull. She was taken to City Hospital with her condition listed dangerous.
Leo V. Sliney age 18 son of Timothy Sliney of Wakefield and nephew of Rev Edmund C. Sliney of St. Augustine's South Boston died at his home 114 Salem Street Wakefield. He was prominent in Wakefield athletics. Funeral set for Monday.
Advertisement for Fruit-a-tives Liver Tablets claims relief from rheumatism and side and back pains after heavy lifting. Testimonial by W. M. Lampson credits early improvement. Price 50c a box or 6 for $2.50 with trial size 25c. Sold at dealers or by Fruit-a-tives Limited Odensehurst by postpaid order.
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