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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1901
Page
5
An article explains infectious diseases spread through the air while contagious diseases pass between people. It praises Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a safe remedy to break grip symptoms, reduce fever, and prevent pneumonia with use at first signs. Doctors Anniston Lewiston endorse its antiseptic formula and safety for children and adults.
The Chinese Boxer leaders face imminent execution after outside powers demanded punishment. Mr. Conger hands over the U S legation duties to Mr. Rockhill and will take a six month vacation, signaling near completion of negotiations. Diplomatic exodus and opening of the Pei Ho River loom, with Li Hung Chang predicting a swift return of the imperial court to Pekin.
In the House of Commons Lord George Hamilton, the Indian secretary, said troops were strictly forbidden to loot Pekin. Strict measures were taken. Some valuables left in the summer palace after the Russian evacuation were in British possession and would be returned to the Chinese when peace is secured.
The Douglass Club of New York led by Cyrus Walker staged a fine cake walk at the colored ball in Paine Memorial Hall Appleton Street drawing over 400 guests. The ball lasted past 2:30 AM featuring a marriage on stage of Charles Johnson and Clara Jones performed by a justice of the peace and followed by seven couples led by Kid Howe and Emma Carter in pink silk and chiffon.
The Fall River Cotton Manufacturers Association plans a Wednesday meeting to discuss three proposals on the calico print cloth situation. They consider direct curtailment by agreement, curtailment and price reduction if conditions do not improve by summer, and a new plan to push sale on the new price basis, risking damage to outside competition especially from Southern mills, potentially prompting a nationwide trade fight.
Reports list losses of outerwear and accessories from multiple downtown locations. Ke F Saunders at 1489 Washington Street, Bertha Levy’s rooms at Village Street, and James O Donnell at 6 Dwight Street report missing coats hats gloves and mufflers with police notified.
The program features Roeber and the Streator Zouaves along with La Teske the contortionist Doyle and Granger. Agnes Baron dances with Marion and Dean the humorists while Lulu Theis the comedienne and Jennie Pearle the balladist perform in a lively comedy creation.
The Still Alarm at the Boston Theatre opens with Harry Lacy as Jack Manley in a vivid fire engine sequence. Real water, dramatic machinery, and electric effects recreate a blaze while a full cast, including Lynn Pratt and Elizabeth Baker, supports the show with additional acts and a long running time.
Really May Irwin shines as Madge Smith in the comedy farce Madge Smith at the Boston Museum. The hall was packed as the popular performer entertained with songs and humor, supported by Ignacio Martinetti George Beane Joseph Sparks and Carrie Radcliffe in a stylish production noted for its tuneful numbers and lively stage presence.
The new American comedy drama by Joseph Le Brant drew a crowded audience. H. L. Solter and Jefferson Osborne led the cast with strong performances, while Lee Beggs, Alex. Car, Will D. Ingraham, and the women Buckingham Sackett Fuussett delivered notable portrayals. The five act piece blends startling situations and dramatic storytelling with moments of bright comedy.
Immense afternoon and evening audience packed Bowdoin Square Theatre for Wanny McIntyre in The Creole or Article 47. Her Cora performance drew repeated ovations alongside a strong supporting cast and striking mounting with excellent lighting. the run lasts one week with daily matinees.
William Gillette scores a double success at Hollis Street Theatre with Sherlock Holmes. An enormous audience praised his acting and authorship as Back Bay Roxbury and Charlestown felt immersed in crime and the raffish London world for three hours last evening.
Not cod liver oil itself but Scott's emulsion prepared for the stomach. Pure cod liver oil is hard to take and digest. A man who can keep it down can saw wood. We offer a sample at Scott & Bowne, 409 Pearl Street, New York.
Last night before a full Park Theatre audience, My Lady Dainty entered its second week with enthusiastic applause for Effie Shannon in the title role and Herbert Kelcey as her husband. Shannon’s portrayal of a pure self sacrificing wife drew strong praise while Kelcey earned credit for sharing the spotlight. This farewell week includes matinees tomorrow and Saturday.
A full house last night welcomed the eleventh week of the new playhouse with the Ben Hur spectacle. The desert meeting, house top accident, galley, fight, sea rescue, chariot race and plague cure captivated the audience. Notable cast members included William Farnum W S Hart Emmet Corrian Robert Elliott Francis Kingdon Henry Weaver Nellie Thorne Mabel Burt Adele Block Adeline Adler and Mary Shaw as the crowd enjoyed the vivid stage illusions and a brisk curtain rise at 7 45.
Great audiences filled the Castle Square Theatre yesterday for The Little Minister with broad praise for the stock company. The run ends this week due to season arrangements, and next Monday Irou-Hrou is announced as the new production.
Last evening the second week of The Burgomaster began at the Columbia Theatre with no drop in crowd interest. Dick Carroll was in fine form and drew encores. Riley Hatch and Nellie Follis led a striking chorus, while Ada Deaves and Lilian Coleman drew praise for humor and song in Leg Long and I Love You. The run continues after last week's enormous business.
Ernest Roeber the world Greco Roman champion headlines the Howard show with Charles Lenhardt and the Streator Zouaves delivering sensational wall sealing. The Dainty Duchess burlesque company performs The Queen of Bohemia with a large cast including Letta Meredith Nellie Jones Viola Thorndyke and Annie Peyser in a high spirited comic opera style program.
Boston Music Hall hosts a long brilliant vaudeville program this week with acts by the Russell brothers in A Romance of New Jersey and Herr Techow s trained cats drawing strong applause. Amiel the contortionist, Cawthorne and Forrester, Day, Lawrence and Harrington, Ramza and Arno, and Billy Van s California minstrels also entertain as the audience roars for variety and novelty.
The Black Flag was superbly presented at the Grand Theatre with afternoon and evening showings. Lorimer Johnstone leads the resident stock company and J J Owens shines as a superb villain. Mildred Hyland and Florence Mack head strong female turns. Vaudeville numbers between acts meet high standards and a single week run with daily matinees is announced, with next week promising a new melodrama and vaudeville list.
At Austin and Stone's Museum in Boston Senorita Vallencita performs with panthers from Popocatepetl in a den show that draws full houses. The Nickeloeon features Captain Murphy the Boer giant and a lineup of vaudeville acts including the Bennetts, Mel ford sisters, Herschel Walton, Irene Walters, Arvelli brothers, and the German Rose.
Reports from several cities praise Henry Miller's new play Richard Savage with strong dramatic power and a thrilling climax. Advance ticket sales indicate a robust first week, as Miller prepares to perform at the Park Theatre next Monday evening.
Edwin Klahre of the New England Conservatory gave a pianoforte recital in Steinert Hall yesterday afternoon. The programme included Beethoven Chopin Schubert Raff, Kullak and Liszt. He showed good tone and fluent technique but limited artistic temperament and public appeal.
A small but friendly audience attended a piano performance this season, drawing a generally critical yet collegial reaction from the musical public.
Ossip Gabrilowitsch, the Russian pianist, returns to Boston for a single recital at Chickering Hall next Saturday afternoon. His program includes notable works plus his caprice burlesque, praised by critics. Seat sales start Friday at Symphony Hall box office. advance orders go to Manager L. H. Mudgett.
Bowdoin Square Museum reports a record-breaking last week and a varied programme this week. Acts include Professor La Care lifting a piano with five men, Charley Roberts biting spikes, Bay State Frank and his miniaure broom factory, Professor Alexander dissecting a body, and boxers among vaudeville stars. Two large vaudeville companies perform, featuring Pete Murray the Turk, Mabel Colby, Willis West, Anna Hill, Roberts and Cusic, Marion Alecia, Mack and Burgess, Edwards and West. Amateur night every Friday.
Seventh popular music concert features Collins's First Regiment Band with soloists Charles B Lawler Maude Campbell John Clahane May Meeney Master Carl Pfau and Ralph E Beverly performing vocal and instrumental numbers for the people at the Boston Theatre next Sunday evening.
The Tuxedo Club burlesquers presented two first class burlesques Pocahontas in New York and Fun in the White House with a vaudeville lineup including Swan and Bambard Mack and Matthew Cunningham and Smith Belle Gordon Le Mar sisters Harris and Walters Hodges and Launchmere and Bessie Phillips. Scenery costumes and accessories were described as first class in every respect.
Reported will rumors surround Phineas Fiske’s death in Nice from cerebral hemorrhage. Cable to Consul General Gowdy allegedly directs handling of effects, with probate possible in Suffolk County Boston. no Nice relative appears able to open the will. Fiske relatives in Boston are Mrs. W. W. Clapp’s children and the Misses Rhoades.
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