Stage Lights and Theatrical Plans At Boston Theaters
A bustling note of Boston stage activity features Augustus Pitou preparing Washington, D. C. for a Washington engagement, with Wheatcroft Seligman and Jane Stuart in key roles. The Fifth Avenue Theatre in New York is set to open with Pitou’s company, while the Palace Theatre lists a rich bill including Dora Wiley and the Primrose and West company. Also noted is Bernhardt’s Boston bow with Theodora at Tremont, Fiemming’s Around the World pageant at Howard, and various benefits and productions at Hollis Street and other venues. The article recounts a live rooster surprise at the County Fair, previews Shiloh and other military dramas, and mentions Lost Paradise rehearsals and A Notty Affair at Hollis Street. A New York despatch reports on Francis Wilson’s Lion Tamer child performers and protective action by welfare officials.
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Augustus Pitou
Washington
D. C
National Capital
Pitou
Ralistic
Tyne
Fifth Avenue Theatre
New York
Ghones
Primrose and West Company
Boston Theatre
Billy Emerson
Shiloh
Francis Wilson
Elbridge Gerry
New York Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
City of Paris Arrives After Stormy Voyage
The City of Paris reached New York safely after a stormy two day delay caused by fog and a collision with the disabled Bristol City liner Llandoff City on December 27. One hundred thirty seven saloon, eighty six second cabin, and 287 steerage passengers were landed, including Mme Adeline Patti Signor Nicolini Signor Arditi Signora and Signor Novara and Lord Romilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
City of Paris
Bristol City
Llandoff City
Mme
Adeline Patti
Signor Nicolini
Signor Arditi
Signora
Signor
Novara
Lord Romilly
Probation Report Over Half Year In Fall River
Probation Officer Rev Elihu Grant reports six months under the new drunkenness law. Of 350 statements, 13 false. 837 drunks released after examination. Many released offenders show no reform and some seek a second release soon after recording. Third offenders since July few, but expected rise. About 1100 to 1200 cases investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forl River
Elihu Grant
Grant
Annie Moore Arrives at Ellis Island in Welcome Quiet
New York immigration officials settle at Ellis Island without ceremony as the steamship Nevada arrives. Annie Moore, 15, becomes the first immigrant registered by Charles M. Hanley, private secretary to the late Secretary Windom. Colonel Moore greets Annie and gives her a ten dollar bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ellis Island
Nevada
Charles M. Hanley
Windom
Annie Moore
Moore
Annie
English Nobleman Baron Braybrook Visits Lynn
Baron Braybrook of Hertfordshire England, A. B. Neville, aged 66, visited Lynn today after thirty years in the United States. He practiced law for twenty years, travels included Augusta Maine, and inherits substantial property from a Bath recorder lineage. He will sail home in two weeks and favors liberal Home Rule in the Lords.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Jan
Recorder of
Bath
Lady Cameron
Baron Braybrook
England
House of Lords
Congressman Stewart Not Ill In Piano Despatch
A Piano, Illinois despatch says Congressman Stewart is visiting in Pennsylvania and no illness is known in Piano. His wife has been ill, but he is believed to be in perfect health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Cariaco
Ill
Pennsylvania
Bequest to religious societies in Swansea probate
Lauretta B. Chace of Swansea had her will admitted to probate on January 1. Public bequests of 250 dollars each were made to South Somerset M. E. Church Episcopal Church in Swansea and the Swansea Preparative Meeting of Friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fally River
Lauretta B. Chace
Swansea
South Somerset
Two Escaped Prisoners Nabbed by Litchfield Farmers
Aveusta Me Jan 1 Michael Nolan and James J White who escaped from Kennebec jail Wednesday morning were captured by two farmers of Litchfield in Sabatiusville this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aveusta
Michael Nolan
James J. White
Kennebec
Litchfield
Sabatiusville
Ice condition worsens on Kennebec River at Augusta
The Kennebec River at Augusta Maine is in poor ice condition with floating ice. Tugs are battling to prevent further ice formation amid a dirty river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aveusta
Kennebec
New Britains Beat New Havens In Polo Tilt
New Britain Connecticut January 1 The New Britains defeated the New Havens in polo this afternoon by a score of 6 to 7 in front of about 600 spectators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Britain
Conn
New Britains
New Havens
NE Bros Field's Appetite Retired WWqrK
In January, news notes that M Field is jailed after a meal episode. The brief item records a field worker or local figure’s detention linked to an early 20th century incident.
Rossendale election power plays test Hartington seat
London dispatch outlines Rossendale contest for Hartington seat as a national test of ministry fate Gladstonian and dissident forces mobilize speakers and funds. Cavendish duel over dukedom draws attention while Dublin Castle explosion alarms Ireland and legal cases against Hastings unfold amid sporting notes and BAA events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Associated Press
London
Rossendale
Lord Hartington
Lancashire
Thomas Brooke
Joseph Chamberlain
Sir Henry James
T. W. Russell
Bright
House of Commons
Gladstonians
Maden
Schnadhorst
Rosendale
Edward Cavendish
Duchess of Manchester
Dublin Castle
Dublin
League
Gaelic Athletic Clubs
Cannell
Charles Cameron
Hastings
Low Street
Hamilton
Osborne
Francis Newman
Captain Osborne
Robert Buchanan
Market Prospects and Prospects for 1892 in UK and US
The piece discusses speculative expectations for 1892, noting potential advances in stocks and bonds if monetary conditions stay favorable. It cites anticipated rail earnings, ample bank reserves, continued silver issue, and import of money from Europe as factors supporting price rises, while warning that profits already taken may hamper recovery. Henry Cless & Co. and Cordley & Co. appear as market voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Weak & Co
Wall Street
Stor & Holt
Europe
Henry Cless & Co
Cordley & Co
Wool Manufacturers Banquet Planned at Parker House
The National Association of Wool Manufacturers hosts a banquet at Parker House on Friday January 8 at 6 pm with a 4 pm reunion. Notables include George R. Davis James Allison and E Clarence Hovey. The 27th annual meeting follows at 2 pm for officer elections reports and business. The event welcomes all wool manufacturers nationwide to foster fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Wool Manufacturers
Parker House
George R. Davis
James Allison
Department of Manufactures
E. Clarence Hovey
Massachusetts State Board of Commissioners
National Association
Chicago
Local Postman Receives Community Gift From Friends
A longtime letter carrier named Crockett was presented with this year’s purse containing 190 by anonymous supporters. The event, held at a community venue near the wharf, showcased local affection for the dependable mail carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett
Famous shipbuilder D. J. Lawlor dies in Chelsea at 68
D. J. Lawlor a renowned naval architect dies at his Chelsea home after stomach cancer. Born in St John New Brunswick, he moved to Boston at 15, apprenticed with Whitmore Holbrook, then built ships in Gloucester and Boston for forty years. He designed the News Bay for Dabney Co and over 150 merchant vessels including steam yachts 117 built, owning fifteen himself. His yard stood at Condor and Meridian streets East Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Lawlor
Chelsea
St. John
N. B
Boston
Whitmore & Holbrook
Gloucester
Sarah Pryor
John H. McManus
Sylvester Whalen
Susan R. Stoe
R. B. Forbes
Lawlor
Messrs
Webb and
Steen
Bis
Condor
Meridian Streets
Adelita
Providence
Hesper
Phantom
Burgess
Polo League Standings Show MIT Leading After Two Wins
The Amateur Polo League standings reveal MIT with two wins atop the group. TA C and First Regiment each have one win and one loss while IAC tops the Soldiers on goals. BB A A has two losses by small margins. Trimounts improve in their second game as Soldiers underperform. By week end all clubs will have faced the other three.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburyport
Paine
J. Morse
Manehan
Billy Morse
Manahan
W. Morse
Big East Armory
Casey
Robertson
First Regiment
BB. A. A
Embezzlement Charge and Deaths in Boston Area
Frederick J. Bassill of 17 Island street is arrested on embezzlement charges for $14 from George P. Holden of Worcester. A man of about 26 passed a $26 bad check signed by J. C. Hackett on Max Rosenthal. William Gilligan, 58, found dead in William H. Whitney’s stable on Dorchester avenue, South Boston. death attributed to natural causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Bassill
Island Street
George P. Holden
Worcester
Mass
Max Rosenthal
Lowell Street
J. C. Hackett
William Gilligan
Expressman Bassill Arrested for Embezzlement in Worcester Case
Frederick J. Bassill a 28 year old expressman living at 17 Island street Roxbury was arrested by a police inspector on charges of embezzling 1451 dollars on December 1 from George P Holden of Worcester. Bassill Boston agent for Holden allegedly sent goods C O D and kept the collected funds though he admits taking the money claiming it was owed to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Bassill
Island Street
Roxbury
P. Holden
Worcester
Bassill
Boston
Holden
Guardian Co operative Bank Meeting Sees Share Premiums Rise
The Guardian Co operative Bank held its monthly meeting at 36 Ltromfield Street last evening and reported a share sale of 6500 dollars at premiums from ten to thirty cents per share.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guardian Co-operative Bank
Ltromfield Street
Emancipation Day Celebration in Ronoxr Virginia
On January 1 a parade carried a life size portrait of Abraham Lincoln. The crowd gathered at Davis's Hall to hear a speech by ident Hayes of the Virginia Seminary culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronoxr. Va
Abraham Lincoln
Davis’s
Proposed Investments Across States Signal Growth in Bonds and Bustling Enterprises
In Wappella County Iowa a special election on November 3 approved a $10,000,000 court house bond plan amid injunctions and legal battles. Across the nation new banks, railroads, electrical firms, and mining ventures announce capitalization from $20,000 to $1,000,000, led by LinicoLy Nebraska’s Industrial Savings Bank and Missoula’s mining interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrumwa
Wappella
Court House
D. K. Goudie
Akron
Akron Electric Light, Heat and Power Company
Ira M. Miller
Canisigo
N. Y
Canisteo Valley Electric Rit
Wiliam T. Bailey
Fragmented Rail Stock Quotes Across Multiple Firms
A garbled list of quarter and semiannual railway and manufacturing stock quotes appears from Chicago to Detroit and New York relating to various companies. Entries include pref stk, quarr payments, and multiple dates in January February and March, with numerous firms such as Michigan Central, Pennsylvania, Delta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marnattan
Exican
Ichigan Central
Hampshire Trust Co-fiemi-ann
New York
Ceyrrat & Hopson River
York
Lake Luig
Mortee EN Pacific RR
Northern Telegraph Co
Norwich & Worckater
Nemi-ann
Hossewestern Thelectic Co
Wasnt Railway & Navicarton Co
Proctor & Gammbie Co
Rio Grande & Western
Standard Stave & Cooperag
Tecumseh Mills
Tennesser Coan & Iron Co
Emi-Ann
Oledy Onio
Bermuda Excursions From Boston Offer Short Escape
A Boston physician promotes Bermuda trips as a cure for grip and Benjamin Johnson, Excursion Manager, has organized voyages. The first party sails January 27 and returns February 6, the second departs February 10 with a February 20 return. The fast overhauled steamship Halifax offers nine days ashore and nine days at sea, with tickets at 40 dollars plus berth location costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Bermuda
Benjamin Johnson
Halifax
Atlantic
Benprin Johnson
Grocers’ Exchange
Capital Whary
Newsies in Luck Gift From Meefflar Co Adds Coats
Mary Charles Stedman Hanks half-directors of the Newsboys Redling thank Meefflar Co for a thousand dollars worth of goats, waistgoats or coats as a New Year gift to the newsboys and bootblacks. The gifts aid over four hundred boys needing clothing. Superintendent Reed will distribute the items at 16 Howard Street, some evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newsies
Mary Charles Stedman Hanks
Newsboys
Redling
Meefflar, & Co
L'Vis
Reed
Howard
Gambling players fined in municipal court
Johns and Chingmen were fined 65 apiece in municipal court after gaming implements were found at a present gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambling Johns
Sgteen Chingmen
Minisipal
Trust Declared Incompetent Not To Void Deed
Supreme Court upholds deed, finding Mrs Howe competent and not unduly influenced. Trustees win, decree for return of securities and affirmation of irrevocability. Proceedings note lack of precautionary revocation clause and advise that the instrument was irrevocable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Judicial Court
Gaffolk, Ss
Hotmes
Andreas Blume
Pamelia
Howe
Cooley
Mrs. Howe
H. Albers
Mr. Sughrue
Insolvency Court Dates In Guffolk County
Insolvency court notices list second meetings set for April 8 and May 13 for cases including Epanmond Wilson Charles Gosse Charles Folsom Dorchester Club Thomas Ross Francis Adams Joseph Westwood Edmund Co ery Theodore Farrenkopf James May Joseph Estabrook Frank Russell Jason Rowe David Pi Charles Sefton George Haskell Edward Wright and first meetings on Feb 5 March 4 with names Henry Kurrus Robert Knicht J Griffiths Frank Cressy Ben Berenson Martin Griffin Catherine Wyman Charles Gee Fred Lewksbury L Wentworth Harris Shapir Mark Stone Samuel Bates and pending petitions in Huston Co and Mutual One Year Benefit Order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guffolk, Is
McKimm
Wi, Jr
Epanmond Wilson
Charles G. Gosse
Charles E. Folsom
Dorchester Club
Thomas A. Ross
Francis Adams
Joseph Westwood
Edmund J. Coery
Theodore Farrenkopf
James E. May
Joseph W. Estabrook
Frank J. Russell
Jason N. Rowe
Catherine L. Wyman
Charles Sprague
Charles H. Gee
Frank Oleomb
Herman D. ‘Lewksbury
L. Wentworth
Harris Shapip
Mark Stone
Samuel W. Bates
Ugil
Superior Court Case Index for Middlesex County
Legal docket list includes multiple cases with parties such as Anderson vs Porter Coover Alexander Middleby v Knight Hanson Rovert Granite Co Hock Le vs Douglas Holloran City of Cambridge Allen City of Cambridge Norwood Craven City of Somerville Brooks v City of Somerville Flynn v Campbell and others Highest number 5718 page 14 issued by Justice Bono Porter and Gill referees in the 60387 6684 6217 6606 6883 6135 5714 4205 6584 6882 series of dockets with city and private party names across Cambridge Somerville and Norville jurisdictions
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Anderson
Adv
W . Porter
Coover
Compt
Alexander
Middleby
Knight
SirGeaRoy
Hanson
Rovert Granite Co
Gill and Jr
Hock le
Douglas
Holloran
City of Cambridge
SRA Wevey
Skettingen Et al
Allen
City of
Cambridge
Norwood
Norville
Craven
Rawson
Brooks
Somerville
Flynny
Campbell and
al. Co
Hes
Noyes
Fr. v
January court session opens in Dedham with 208 cases
The court opens Tuesday January 5 at 10 AM in Dedham for the January sitting. The docket lists 143 jury trials 44 jury waived cases and 21 libels for divorce totaling 208. Boston is defendant in 14 cases New York and New England Railroad in five Commonwealth of Massachusetts in three Quincy in six and several railroads in two each. Norfolk County towns face 12 suits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nard
Dedham
City of Boston
New York & New England Railroad Company
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
City of Quincey
Old Colony Railroad Company
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Quincy
Elastic back stay patent for better fitting shoes
W H Farber of Boston unveils a patent back stay using an elastic gore in the back seam to allow boot tops to expand at the ankle while walking. The design, sunk into the leather to protect stitches, aims for a snug fit and comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Farber
Boston
Furber
E. B. Bowen
D. E. Lutes
D. E. Lutes & Co
Aspen
Cal
Lou's
Lou's & Whicher of T. A. Whicher & Co
C. H. Moulton
Brigham
Ayer
Mass
D. Dyer
Hoemer, Codding & Co
Federal Street
Hosmer, Codding & Co
Mayor Matthews Inauguration Planned For 1892
Arrangements for the Mayor Matthews and City Council inauguration are set. City Messenger Alvah H. Peters will officiate for the twenty first time. The Common Council and Board of Aldermen will organize, oath administered by Chief Justice Field, Bishop Brooks to offer blessing, and ex mayors invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Alvah H. Peters
Supreme Court
Bishop Brooks
Justice Field
J. Mitchell Galvin
Board of Aldermen and Common Council
John H. Lee
David J. Barry
Brickly
Democrats Nominate Alderman Lee for City Board Chairman
A caucus of the 1892 Democratic Aldermen at City Hall nominated Alderman Lee for chairman of the Board of Aldermen. The meeting, led by Alderman Sullivan with Alderman Flood seconding, concluded with unanimous support for Lee and no final decisions on other city offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
City Hall
Michell
Charlestown
Mitchell
Peters
Sullivan
Alderman Lee
Mr. Lee
Fiood
Cit
Fire insurer withdraws from United States
The City of London Fire Insurance Company, a well known local corporation, will withdraw entirely from U S business after years of weak activity and losses. Its last statement shows gross assets of 709 722 and net 669 188 with a 135 682 surplus. The Meriden Fire Insurance Company also retires reinsuring with the Royal, carrying capital 200 000 and surplus 81 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of London Fire Insurance Company
United States
Boston
J. C. Paige
Meriden (Coun.) Fire Insurance Company
The
Royal
the Meriden
SAILING OF CEPHALONIA FROM EAST BOSTON DOCK
The Cunard steamer CephalonIa bound for Liverpool will depart East Boston at 10 am today. It carries seven saloon passengers, twenty second cabin and seventy-five steerage passengers. Saloon list includes William Machon, Mr and Mrs G Doyly, S F Vaness, Mrs I A Ellis and child, Miss MacMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard
CephalonIa
Liverpool
Boston
William Machon
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Washington Life
Mille
Columbia
Palice Theatre
Boston Cadet Corps
Hugh Johnson
Dora Wiley
America
Sam Lucas
J. A. Fitzgerald
Will F. Denney
Aylward and Sloan
Josephine Roges
Annie Clarke
Museum
Lady Teazle
Miss Clarke
Masks and
Peg Woffington
Marie Burress
Mabel Vane
E. L. Daveihers
Earnest Vane
George W. Wilson
Triplet
Eben Plympton
Sir Charlies Pomander
Robertsou
Caste
George R. Wendling
Jens
Carmencita
John Graham
Hollis Street
Globe Theatre
Themerican Extravaganza
Harry B. Smith
W. H
Balsora
Park Theatre
Abbie
Otis
Bbie
Bernhardt
Tremont Theatre
Theodora
Lillian Olcott
Mme. Bernhardt
Fiemming
Howard Atheneum
Theatrical Mechanicc Association
Dollis Street
Continent
Sherman
A.grant
T. Sherman
M Clernandy Kurt
Frentiss
Lawrence McCarty
Grand Opera House
George Learock
Charles Foster
William Guiberson
Fred P. Marsh
Hugh Ford
Hattie Sophore
Miss Lisle
Lizzie Fletcher
Elizabeth Garth
Flenny DeMille
Charles Frohman
Hollis Street Theatre
Yn Rice
Rice
Fall River
NE Bros
Wwqrk
M. Field Earty
Hartington
Salisbury
Gladstone
Victor Cavendish
Spa
Technolo
Winslow
Nutter
Vw Athletic Club
White
Doyle
Kilty
Harvard
New England
Morris Park
Cornish
John McGrath
Eberhard
A. A
Bloss
Clausen
Doherty
Snead
Brown
Corpish
Soden
Ganzel
Bennett
Kelly
Clarkson
Nichols
Stivetts
Staley
Tucker
Quinn
Nash
Long
Stevey
McCarthy
Daffy
Lowe
Bank of I
Spe
Charles Head
Pat
Georg
Anta Bede
Rieu. Alllizg Weemiine Duvaway Soc
Vanna
Cantval Wharf
Psuilder
Polo League
Eseeeer
Seeing Capital
Missoula
Mon
Phenntoan Bell Telepeone
American Sugar Reeryeny
WawevIa Ay Pacivicay
Usxinay & Sourm Amurreay
Chace Mills
Lvds Phing Sprie
SPAN
Ni W
Federal St. Hosmer, Codding & CO
Boots
WALEA
Wales Polycar
Vouverse & Bike
Pederat St. Hosteen
Lincoln
Phillips Brooks
Lee
Faylor Whiskeys
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Stiller
U. 3
Mai
Edmund W. Miller
Hamilton Place
Park &T
Norfolk Ave
Conpartmenta
Hemilene Pirdet
Norfolk Avenue
Delagazine Street
Tedford Sheet
Warchouce
Cypress Lumber
A. T. Stearns Lumber CO
Nefcaset
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