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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1898
Page
6
Reports confirm the Czarina is ill with smallpox and soon to become a mother. The illness followed Count Mouravieff’s concert at the imperial residence, with court circles abuzz over the contagion risk and ongoing medical vigilance for the Emperor and Empress.
The article reports a Boston Charlestown struggle to succeed the late Senator Hayes with caucus filing closed and campaigns centered in Wards 3 and 4. It details delegations for Tague and Shaw, notes Corbett’s waning influence, and flags a close, evolving race as caucuses approach.
Special train of Wagner palace cars runs via Fitchburg railroad on April 1. Fare of twenty five dollars covers all expenses during the entire trip. For itineraries and full information contact D N Bell tourist agent Pennsylvania railroad 205 Washington street Boston.
The column argues against war while praising humanitarian aid from Union General Hospital 158 West Springfield Street Boston and urges support for beds and care costs. It notes Dr. Burt as superintendent and mentions Bernard M Wolf’s clothing shop. It also reports Meagher to lead Alaska mining launch efforts and announces Davis & Co stock at $1 a share with Alaska party calls.
A patchwork clipping from 1898 highlights Knight's pie at a Hudson Street bakery and various local tidbits. It mentions copper ore in Bisbee, stock prices and a brief nod to Dr Nansen and the Eclipse Wringer, ending with a dining-room note at Cook's on Avon Street.
A Syracuse tramp denying property claims says his trade is construction of air castles. He is sentenced to thirty days in jail to break stone for foundations of more substantial structures.
A fragment suggests a foolish girl and a patient figure near a monument. The scene mentions piano chairs at M. Leland's, 120 Boylston Street, hinting at an urban setting and a curious dialogue about artistic comforts. The text ends with a reference to an ingenious gentleman.
Mrs. Catherine Meisner of South Boston suffered backache and frequent urination after pneumonia and kidney pain. She used Doan's Kidney Pills from Curtin drug store, noting pain relief, normal urine color, and better rest. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is sole US agent.
A fragment notes Southerners argue the proposed national labor law interferes with states’ rights while a figure named Corbett signs off on a statement about counterfeit money. The text references a claim about flooding the country with counterfeit $100 bills as a motive to help a friend.
James L. Orr of Piedmont Manufacturing testifies before the House judiciary committee against Representative Lovering’s proposal to equalize labor hours nationwide. Orr argues the move targets Southern workers and would restrict cotton supply, while noting Virginia dividends and New England contrasts.
Elmer Chickering donated a large magnificent album to the Bostonian Society featuring photographs of many celebrated Boston men. The lavish book will occupy a prominent place in the society’s rooms and reflects credit on the photographer’s enterprise.
Mme. Modjeska rests in New York this week and arrives Sunday to begin at Tremont. Leading man Joseph Bowarth and Wadsworth Harris are in town. The Twelve Temptations played Chelsea with Sadie Stephens, who joins next season. Nellie Lynch to be Little Miss Muffet at the Museum next week. Virginia Harned may don masculine attire in The Adventure of Lady Ursula at Hollis. The Ballet Girl at Park receives changes. Walter Wilson to play Alexis in Darkest Russia at Grand Opera House. Dick Gardner, the drum major, impresses at Howard. Ella Hugh Wood shines in Way Down East at Manhattan. Harrigan the tramp juggler at Keith's praised. At Piney Ridge due at Columbia next week. Lopthrop to follow Monte Cristo with Hands Across the Sea. Young Mrs Winthrop returns to Castle Square next week. Graham's Southern Specialty at Music Hall March 9. Sir Knight Commander Heath entertainment at Opera House. Miron Leffingwell opens Blue Grass at Grand Theatre and then Dawn of Freedom. The Shaughraun to Bowdoin Square week of March 14. Olga Nethersole may visit America. Wilson Barrett may come next year. The Walking Debate renamed The Woreana at Avenue Theatre.
Rossini’s The Barber of Seville staged at the Boston Theatre last night with Mme Melba as Rosina and Campanari as Figaro. The performance drew praise for vocal prowess and lively acting, with Melba delivering extra numbers and audience-pleasing encores. Cast included Salignac Almaviva Carbone Bartolo and Boudouresque Basilio. Die Walkure slated next with Nordica as Brunnhilde and others in the cast.
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