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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1911

Page

6

Prima Donna Alice Nielsen Sings Madama Butterfly at Met

Alice Nielsen, leading soprano of the Boston Opera Company, opened this season at the Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia. She sang the title role of Puccini's Madama Butterfly, inspiring strong applause with her voice and technique. She drew several curtain calls after the first act.

Chickering Weach Nielsen Metropolitan Opera House Philadelphia Alice Nielgen Boston Opera Company

Suspect Arrested in Extradition Case for Cleveland Lawyer Murder

Vincenzo Pelato, believed to be the Cleveland murder suspect in the death of William I. Rice, a prominent local lawyer, was captured yesterday at Black Diamond in Contra Costa County and jailed in Martinez awaiting extradition procedures.

Charity Worker in Chelsea Dead

William Karmensky a leader of the Young Men’s Hebrew Association of Chelsea died at his home 287 Washington Street after a short illness He served three terms as president of the YMHA He belonged to Unity Lodge I O O F Charlestown and the International Cigar Makers Union He is survived by two sisters Funeral at 10 this morning with interment at Montvale Cemetery

William Karmensky Young Men’s Hebrew Association of Chelsea Washington Street Young Men’s Hebrew Association Unity Lodge Charlestown International Cigar Makers’ Union Montvale Cemetery

Ton stone crushes leg of quarryman in near fatal accident

Felix Johnson of Hillside Street Quincy a quarryman at J S Swingle quarry North Common narrowly escaped death when a ton weighing derrick stone loosened and struck his leg He is in City Hospital with a badly crushed leg Theodore Hendrickson fellow quarryman and derrick crew member pulled him clear as the stone slipped from its chains

Felix Johnson Hillside Street Quincy J. S. Swingle North Common Theodore Hendrickson Suomi Read

Four Postal Workers Celebrating 35 Years of Service

Charles F. Brine Ellis W. Jordan Frank N. Lewis and Edward Barrett, all of Somerville, were honored yesterday for 35 years in the postal service. A reception and banquet in the Social Hall at Union Square station featured gold studs as gifts, with remarks by Superintendent E J Cambridge. Readings by Michael J. Kelly and solos by M Macienski accompanied the event. Charles W Barnaby served as chairman.

Charles F. Brine Ellis W. Jordan Frank N. Lewis Edward 8. Barrett Somerville Union Square E. J. Cambridge Michael J. Kelly M. Macienski Charles W. Barnaby

Boy Nearly Loses Hand to Wolf at Central Park Zoo

In New York on February 22 a 14 year old, Richard McGrawth, offered a cracker to a wolf at the Central Park zoo. The wolf seized the boy’s hand and nearly tore it off before keepers intervened. He was rushed to a hospital for treatment.

New York Central Park Zoo Richard McGrawth

Max Eliot Newspaper Woman Dies

Private despatches from London report the death of Mrs. Granville Alden Ellis known as Max Eliot in literary circles. She died Monday night at her country home Pentwyn on the Isle of Wight after moving there from London due to a complication of diseases.

London Granville Alden Ellis Max Eliot Pentwynn Isle of Wight

Boston Critic Anna Ellis Buried Adjoining Lady Tennyson Plot

Mrs. Granville Alden Ellis known as Anna M. Ellis and Max Eliot, a famed Boston journalist and critic, will be buried on the Isle of Wight beside Lady Tennyson. Born in Dayton, Ohio, she wrote for the Dayton Journal and Cincinnati Times before joining the Boston Herald. She served as dramatic critic, London correspondent, and founder of Boston Amusement Gazette, living in London since 1892 with her husband Granville Ellis, a London publisher.

Boston Herald Granville A. Ellis Boston New York Europe The Herald New York World New York Herald Paris London Boston Amusement Gazette Lexham Gardens West London Marliave’s

Cambridge Election Returns Show Democratic and Non Partisan Nominations

Primary results from Cambridge complete in four of eleven wards with J Edward Barry winning Democratic mayoral nomination by 85 y votes, Jeremiah F Donovan taking Non Partisan by 460 votes, Fallon and Coolidge winning principal assessor posts, and multiple aldermanic and council nominations listed for both parties. Additional ward committee results include Thames Royle defeating Nelligan in Ward 11, with Vallelly and Reynolds named to school committee and district positions.

Cambridge J. Edward Barry James A. Montgomery Jeremiah F. Donovan Julius A. Meyers Bernard F. Fallon John Ahern Bernard Brogan William M. Hogan Frederick H. Burke Frank L. Mallahan Cornelius F. Murphy Michael J. Maloney Mark R. Delaney Thomas Toomey John A. McGee Edward F. Murphy Eugene B Bannon Thomas E. O'Hara John JT Leahy Timothy J. Horan Dominion Council William J. Dunn William H. Lee Forrest W. Norris Ernest A. Thompson Charles F. Field Fred FF. Clauss Charles F. Whiting George K. Higgins Roger J. Swaim William J. . Sander Nelson C. Metcalf Farwell Thayer Edward BB. Hines Thames

Man Dies Sweeping Snow on 5 Day Street

John C. Irvine, a retired sea captain employed by the National Carbon Company of Glensight, collapsed and died of a heart condition while clearing snow from the sidewalk in front of his home on 5 Day Street North Cambridge yesterday.

5 Day Street North Cambridge John C. Irvine National Carbon Company of Glensignt

Woman Condemns Tax on Bachelors in Letter to the Editor

A single woman signs as Bachelor Girl arguing against a proposed bill taxing bachelors. She urges respect for home life, criticizes Mrs. Charlotte Smith and calls for a house to house canvass before speaking for all single women. She warns the measure would degrade and invite revolt among spinsters.

Charlotte Smith State House Mrs. Smith

Dawson Declines Taft Secretary Post for Davenport Return

Representative Albert F. Dawson of Davenport Iowa refused consideration for the secretary to the President position. He expects to become president of the First National Bank of Davenport with a higher salary and prefers to return to Iowa.

Washington Albert F. Dawson Davenport Taft Dawson First National Bank of Congress Iowa

Causes of many bad complexions and a home lotion

Mrs Mae Martyn of the Los Angeles Times explains that clogged pores cause muddy complexions. She advises avoiding face powder and using a simple lotion instead. Dissolve spurmax in hot water, then add glycerine for a whitening, softening skin treatment.

Mae Martyn Los Angeles Times

Scratched for 40 Years Healed by D. D. D. Prescription

Anne Croman of Santa Rosa California describes her 40 year itch relief after using D. D. D. Prescription. The advertisement claims instant relief from eczema and other skin troubles, cleanses the skin and leaves it smooth. A 25 cent trial bottle is offered for home use.

California Fig Syrup, Co SENNA Anne Croman Santa Rosa Cal D.D. D

Walker Bill Explained Aimed at State Finances Reform

Yamalia Bradford explains how Speaker Joseph Walker pushed a bill to allow a governor appointed expert panel to investigate state administration. The measure, opposed by some as unconstitutional, passed after a conference and became law. The letter credits Walker with a practical remedy transcending party lines.

Joseph Walker House Senate Walker

Lost sailors return to land near Matinicus Rock

Samuel Smith and William Morton, fishermen from the Portland schooner Robert and Carr, drifted four miles off Matinicus Rock Monday. They reached Matinicus Rock by 7 p.m. and arrived in Rockland on the steamer W. W. G. Butnam, then came to Portland today.

Portland Samuel Smith William Morton Robert and Carr Matinicus Rock Rockland

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