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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1897

Page

5

Not For Money Mrs McCloud Murder in Buckland Shadowed

State police say the Mrs Hiattie M McCloud murder near Shelburne Falls is not a money motive and may mirror the Christie Warden case. Her funeral was private as detectives trace the killer’s path from Amstein Bros. to Critten den road and Buckland.

Shelburne Falls Hiattie M. McCloud Christie Warden H. G. Alby Methodist Church F. H. Chandler Hugo Mann J. C. Perry Albert J. Amstein Cross Road Frank Kendalk Crittenden Road Ashfield Crittendon Selectman Kendricks

Governor Tanner Inaugurated Amid Row Over Altgeld Speech

In Springfield on January 11 Governor Tanner and colleagues were inducted with ceremony. A departure from custom stopped Governor Altgeld from delivering a 4000 word address. After Tanner spoke Representative Nolte moved adjournment. cries rang out but Speaker Curtis deemed the motion carried. Altgeld, pale and red, pocketed his speech and left the stage.

Springfield Til Tanner Altgeld Tranner Nolte Joint Assembly Curtis Mahoney Dem

Fire at Haverhill Street building causes $1000 loss

Just before 2 a.m. a fire broke out on the second floor of the four story brick building at 123 and 125 Haverhill Street. The blaze started under the stairs and the total loss is not expected to exceed $1000 with $300 attributed to the building.

Haverhill Street

Clinton Wiles estate added to Ratshesky North End holdings

The Clinton Wiles mercantile property at Hanover and Cross streets joins Ratshesky heirs large North End realty holdings. Taxed 68200 with 50500 on land and 12700 on the building. Bounded by city Police Station 1 parcels. Warren F Witherell Co. leased the entire building for ten years. Sale handled by J L Bergmann Co.

Hanover and Cross Streets Clinton Wiles North End Realty Ratshesky City of Boston Warren F. Witherell & Co

Police raid on policy shop nets two arrests at 26 Pleasant Street

Police from Station 4 raided a policy shop at 26 Pleasant Street yesterday afternoon. William Garrett, 38, and Mellen Hoyt, 40, were arrested for being present where gaming implements were found. A small number of policy slips were seized.

Pleasant Street William Garrett Mellen Hoyt

Womanly health and motherhood in Dr. Pierce’s cure

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for feminine weakness aiming to restore motherhood. It cites testimonials, claims safety and rapid relief, and notes pills for constipation as aiding overall health.

Rrebecci Gardner Grafton York Co Golde Medical Discovery Pierce

Brian Boru at Boston Theatres Praised By Audiences

Boston audiences applauded the New York staged musical drama Brian Boru by Stanislaus Stange and Julian Edwards at the Tremont and Boston Theatre. The production blends myth and history with Irish flavor and strong ensemble performances led by Amanda Fabris Grace Golden and Max Eugene in the title role.

Edwards and Stange New Opera Boston Theatre Stanislaus Stange Julian Edwards Boston Madeleine Tremont Theatre Brian Boru New York Gotham Stange Edwards Mr. Edwards Whitney Amanda Fabris Grace Golden Erina Max Eugene Samuel I. Slade Bruce Paget Jeff de Angelis John C. Slavin Amelia Summerville Tom Ricketts the Boston

John Drew Opens Second Week in Rosemary at Hollis

Crowded house and fashionably attended premiere mark opening of John Drew’s second week in Rosemary at the Hollis. Critics praise the refined love story and Drew’s versatile performance as Sir Jasper Thorndyke while vaudeville adds variety with Rogers and the Yellow Kid Band delivering engaging numbers.

John Drew Rosemary Hollis Boston Mr. Drew Sir Jasper Thorndyke Hafford Lincoln Francelli and Lewis Will G. Hafford The Freeze Brothers Mons. Nizarras

Cadet Night shines as Barnet's Jack and the Beanstalk

R A Barnet presents Jack and the Beanstalk at the Museum before a packed crowd of Cadets and locals. Madge Lessing as Jack Hubbard and Maude Hollins as Princess Mary star in a polished, music filled production with striking stage effects and a popular eight maids chorus. Jack and the Beanstalk runs five weeks in Boston with lavish innovations from Klaw and Erlanger.

R. A. Barnet Klaw Erlanger Merri Osborne Miss Muffett Ross Snow Maude Hollins Hubert Wilke Marquis de Carabas Boston

My Friend From India Entertains Boston Audiences

The Park Theatre filled for the second week as Boston and New York praise the American comedy My Friend From India. The American company led by Frederic Bond Walter E Perkins Marion Giroux and Helen Reimer drew hearty laughter with its absurdities. Matinees are scheduled Wednesday and Saturday.

India Boston Park Theatre New York Metropolis Paris Berlin Frederic Bond Walter E. Perkins Marion Giroux Helen Reimer

Keith's Vaudeville Show Delights with Biograph and Stars

Yesterday's Keith's program featured the biograph in initial exhibition drawing strong applause. Signor Alberti and Mme Orlandi with Mapleson sang superbly, while Arthur and Jennie Dunne delivered witty vaudeville sketches. Fred St Onge and Palm's oil painting act impressed, making this likely the season's best bill at Keith's.

Keith McKinley Hobart Canton Empire State Express New England Signor Alberti Mme. Orlandi Mapleson Arthur Jennie Dunne Charles T Ellis Fred St. Onge Herr von Prittwitz Palm Bessie Bonehill Leo Cervalto Wood and Shepard Howley and Doyle Sig. Alberti Mapleson Opera Co Jennie Dunn Chas, T. Ellis Casper Kid St. Onge Biograph

Maritana Delights Castle Square. Cast Advances In Opera

The Castle Square company presented Maritana last night with Miss Lane Miss Ladd and Mr Clarke earning praise while Edgar Temple was missed as Don Cesar. Pache’s singing underwhelmed, though the chorus held well. Costumes recalled Charles II era and Maritana continues the week with Millard and Ling alternating. Next week The Gondoliers is announced.

Maritana Full Castle Square Edgar Temple Don Cesar Martin Pache Miss Lane Miss Ladd Mr. Clarke Charles II Mariiana Temple Castle Square Colorado Idaho Springs Miss Millard Richie Ling

Half a King in comic opera by Francis Wilson company

Francis Wilson presents Half a King a bright comic opera with lively dialogue and music. Lulu Glaser Pierette sings appealing love songs and duets while the company delivers pretty original concerted numbers and stylish mise en scene.

Francis Wilson Englander Pierette Lulu Glaser Wilson

Michael Strogoff Electrifies Grand Opera House Audience

Two large crowds at the Grand Opera House applauded the production of Michael Strogoff by the stock company. Wallace Campbell starred as Strogoff with Nadine Winston, James M. Hall, and James Lovering also delivering notable performances. The play follows the czar courier as he battles Ivan Ogareff to deliver an urgent message.

Grand Opera House Michael Strogoff Ivan Ogareff Wallace Campbell Nadine Winston James M. Hall James Lovering Corre

Freckles Reduced by Dermatologist at New York Clinic

Dermatologist Woodle offers freckle removal at 127 W 424th Street New York. Free consultation. Moderate terms. Use Facial Soap. Send 10 cents for Beauty Book and sample of Facial Soap or Facial Cream.

Woodle N. Y

Wanted Idea Pitch Seeks Patents and Wealth

A cryptic ad invites writers and inventors to protect ideas through a SE office and De ferue at Attorneys. It promises a $1800 prize and a new list of 1000 inventions, urging interested parties to respond to secure potential wealth.

Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral Promotes Cough Remedy Reform Cry

A vintage reader note urges reform against social abuses and cough miseries. It suggests Mend it or I’ll end you and promotes Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as a cure for coughs.

More Room at West Newton Roller Rink Improvements

The West Newton street roller rink completed improvements that enlarged skating space without reducing seating capacity. Manager Raymond notes crowd demand remains high as yesterday’s attendance confirmed. A fresh supply of ball bearing skates arrived and Professor Franks drew praise for fancy skating. lady experts also impressed. Saturday promises another gala for children with dry safe ice and no drowning concerns.

West Newton Street Raymond Franks

Rochegrosse Exhibit Highlights The Fall of Babylon

Rochegrosse's painting The Fall of Babylon draws wide interest in art circles and among color lovers. The artist captures Belshazzar's feast with striking color in a reproduction that brings visitors back repeatedly. The work remains on display at the old Masonic Temple for a limited time.

Harper Delivers Notable Lecture At Star Course

Mr Robarts Harper of England made a second Star Course appearance presenting From the Hudson to the Thames a lecture with high quality stereopticon views. A large audience greatly enjoyed the evening.

Pulse of New York at New Grand Theatre Delights Crowd

The New Grand Theatre presented The Pulse of New York headlined by Stella Mayhew and Chris Bruno to strong notices. The bill features Eaton and Heathers, James Macy, Nina Neville, Myrtle Tressidor, Lettie Le Vyne, John Phillips, Idella Weston, and a variety of novelty acts praised for their skill and humor.

Lothrop New Grand Theatre New’ York Stella Mayhew Chris Bruno Herald Square Miss Mayhew Polly Morton Sammy Snapper M. T. Growler Madge Maitland Bowery Eugene Ellsworth Philip Holt Ted Barton Bowery Boys Eaton and Heathers James Macy Nina Neville Myrtle Tressidor Lettie le Vyne Charles Barringer John Phillips Idella Weston

Big vaudeville week at Howard Atheneum features international stars

Gus Hills New York stars headline at the Howard Atheneum with a varied vaudeville bill. The lineup includes Mlle. Ann in trapeze, Bonnie Lottie, the Hiatts in opera, Frank D. Bryan, the Folly Trio in Fun in a Bowery Restaurant, Giguere and Boyer, John B. Drew, Conway and Leland, Murphy and McCoy in an Irish act, and the Deanes miniature theatre. Early on Melville and Conway and crowds favorite Mulvey and Inman share stage with potent acts like William and Minnie Ahearn, May Walsh, Harry Leslie, Helen St. Clair, May Armstrong, James Neary, and James K. Manning. Flying Jordans close the program. Bessie Bonehill and Troja appear early, and Colonel Stone’s educated baby elephants delight yesterday.]

Gus Hill New York Murphy McCoy Deanes Lothrop Howard’s Melville Conway Boston Mulvey and Inman William and Minnie Ahearn the Nibbes May Walsh Harry Leslie Helen St. Clair May Armstrong James Neary James K. Manning Flying Jordans Bessie Bonehill Troja

Elephants Shine at city lecture hall exhibition

At a morning performance the elephants drew a large crowd and quick popularity under trainer Mlle Antoinette with Dupree and Rosa also impressing. Children fed the animals, while Annie Cottrell showed swimming feats in a crystal tank. A long roster of entertainers followed through the week.

Mlle Antoinette Ee Mlle. Dupree Colonel Stone Rosa Annie Cottrell John Cottrell Kimura Ottura Countess Olo Hattie Stewart Tommy Gillen Kursale St. Clair Kittie Walsh Luke Larry Magee Billy Burke Alburtus Weston Frey and Fields Dryden and Lyons Bernard Sisters Crowley and Carey Dutch Carroll Girardo Troupe Barlow Sisters Ada Conquest

Fay Foster Burlesque at Palace Theatre Delights Audiences

The Fay Foster burlesque company headlines Palace Theatre this week with A Swell Reception at Newport and One Night on the Royal Blue Line. Notable acts include Harry LaMarr, Marie De Rossett, Campbell and Beard, Lowry and Hanley, Clara Chevee, and Leslie and Curdy. Elaborate settings and colorful costumes accompany lively, humorous performances and top-tier dance numbers.

Fay Foste Palace Theatre Newport Royal Blue Line Harry LaMarr Marie de Rossett Campbell Beard Lowry Hanley Clara Chevee Leslie Curdy

Hanover Street Museum and Theatre Show Promises Growth and Variety

A historic Hanover Street venue reports continued prosperity and high attendance as its two curio halls and parlor theatre host a diverse slate. Acts include Anderson the sword swallower, Malcomb the pin cushion, Sam Cohen the juvenile expansionist, Professor Edwards's black art, Oldes the human vise, DeLain the quarry man, Wentworth the contortionist, Platti the fire eater, and top acts in the parlor theatre such as the Weston sisters, Ada Weston, Haverley and Williams, Nellie Buckly, Louise Hanson, Thomas Gilmore, Gertie McIntire, the Laroux troupe, Jessie and Ida, and other acts to name.

Hanover Street Straffin Anderson Malcomb Sam Cohen Professor Edwards Oldes DeLain Walter Wentworth Platti Weston Sisters Ada Weston Haverley and Williams Nellie Buckly Louise Hanson Thomas Gilmore Arkansaw Gertie McIntire the Laroux Jessie and Ida

Boston Law School Opens at Isaac Rich Hall

After an eighteen day break Boston University Law School reopened this morning at Isaac Rich Hall which was formally dedicated last Friday. Among the new students is Bertrand G. Waters a Harvard figure who plans to prepare for the bar exam next July.

Boston University Law School Isaac Rich Hall Bertrand G. Waters Harvard

Passaic opens largest enamel stove polish factory

A vast new factory in Passaic New Jersey dedicated entirely to ENAMELINE stove polish, costing about 100000 dollars, stands as the world's largest and most complete facility of its kind.

Passaic New Jersey

Funeral of Dennis B Casheman Held in Allston

The funeral for Dennis B Casheman was held from his son William P Cashman’s residence in Allston. A high mass of requiem was celebrated at St Columbkine's Church Brighton at 9:30 a m with a full choir. Notables and public men attended, including Jere O'Donovan and many others. interment followed at Holyhood.

Dennis B. Casheman William P. Cashman Pomeroy Street Allston St. Columbkine’s Church Brighton Father Heffernan Mary Powers Schmidt Mary Burns Nellie Nevins Miss Powers John Winnerty Charles Connell Connell Father Murphy Natick Father Cavanagh Lexington Jere O’donovan Mr. Cashman Boyle O'Reilly Australia John P. Dore John P. Brawley City Hall Farley Dr. McLaughlin P. J. Flatley Michael Jordan Jere Corkery Henry Naphen Ponce Cambridge Thomas Riley P. J. Riley John B. Brennan A. A. Ford New York A. J. Sheil Chicago Abbott Ford Baltimore D. F. Heffernan John C. Chapin Charlestown Daniel BE. Chase Somerville Charles D. Chase John F. Reynolds F. J. Logan Harvey Wilmont M. B. Curran

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