A Tale of West End Leaders and Streetcar Politics
A nostalgic letter lauds President Whitney of the West End railroad as a city pillar amid attacks by carpet baggers and monopolies. It recounts Aldermanic debate on granting the West End permission to cover sidewalks with an iron roof near Granary Burying Ground, noting Mr Keenan’s legal objections and votes on the measure and its veto.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
West End Railroad
Commonwealth
West End
Boston
West End Road
West End Street Railroad
Granary Burying Ground
Board of Aldermen
Keenan
Farmer
Mr. Keenan
Matthews
Boston Man Injured In Omaha Road Train Wreck
A St Paul express No 8 bound from Chicago derailed near Sheppards Wisconsin after a broken switch at 9 15 am. Passengers escaped before fire. Injured include William Scurtzz St Paul bruised ribs and head wounds G W Lirritz Jr Curacao leg injuries Henry Bevix Patampara hurt and others with cuts bruises or head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruack River Falls
Wis
Sheppards
Omaha
Chicago
William Scurtzz
St. Paul
Bostrox
G. W. Lirritz, Jr
Henry Bevix
Pamaperrara
E. F. Fowler
A. T. How
G. Stewart Watwaer
London
G. G. Showrer
F. Cuicxrnrrne
Bad Youngster Flees Boston After Theft and Accident
John Flood alias John Murphy fled Boston after stealing 700 dollars from Samuel Stanley and accidentally killed Annie Surles in Eastport Maine. He was arrested at Boston's request, acknowledged guilt, and $600 recovered that he had hidden. Flood will be taken to Boston aboard the steamer with the city chief of police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastrort
John Flood
John Murphy
Annie Surles
Boston
Flood
Samuel Stanley
Miteh
Lecture on Africa by Rev Dr ewood at Boston Camera Club
Rev Dr F T ewood of Iynn spoke to the Boston Camera Club on Africa using about 150 missionary slides from the Congo region. The images showed native people, their habitats, and the fruits, flowers, and vegetation. A program of photo demonstrations lectures and exhibitions will continue over the next five months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T.ewood
Iynn
Boston Camera Club
Africa
Congo
Beaver Penn Trial Opens In Quay-Star Libel Suit
Jury selection yields eleven Republicans and one Democrat as the Quay-Star criminal libel case opens in Beaver Pennsylvania. National Association of Builders meets in Cleveland with Pittsburg delegates withdrawing over admission of representatives. Cheshire county lawyers urge Gov Tuttle to appoint Ira H Colby of Claremont as attorney general candidate Charles H Hersey of Keene also in the running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quay-Star
Beaver
Penn
National Association of Builders
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Cheshire County
Tuttle
Ira H. Colby
Claremont
Merney-genera
New Hampshire
Charles H. Hersey
Keene
Murder in Tremare Yard as Man Fell to Gunshot
Joseph Yamaro, 37, died from a .38 revolver bullet in Tremare's yard near 347 North Street. Genaro Balmonde, 22, was arrested with accomplice Fred Carbone after a fatal confrontation sparked by a gangly dispute over a sack taken from Mrs. Francis Kelly of New York, who sought Yamaro for a brother-in-law reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Yamaro
North Grove Street
Genaro Balmonde
Station 1
Tremare
North Street
Yamato
Francis Kelly
Balmonde
Tremair
Fred Carbone
William Lowe
Kelly
Carbone
Marines Move Out From Charlestown in Rapid Mobilization
Marines stationed at the Charlestown Navy Yard are being moved in rapid mobilization with two wagonloads of bluejackets and hammocks departing for the Old Colony railroad. Commanders declined to comment as 165 men at the barracks stand ready within an hour of orders, amid speculation they are bound for Mare Island, Frisco, or ships like the Miantonomah and Newark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Charlestown Navy Yard
Boston
Navy Yard
City
New York
Old Colony
U. S
Selfridge
Washington
Kane
U.S.M.C
Miantonomah
Newark
Frisco
Mare Island Navy Yard
Shaughraun at the Museum and Boucicault’s Old Favorites
A Boston Tribune review surveys The Shaughraun at the Museum with Boucicault’s acting and direction, praising Mr Wilson as Conn and the company’s lively, Irish-tinged performance. It notes Miss Campbell and Miss Burress as strong contributors, and comments on the play’s old-fashioned machinery yet bright stage business and broad humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Dion Boucicault
Boucicault
Mr. Wilson
Conn
Museum
London Assurance
Boston
Taylor
Robertson
Bulwer
Tom ‘L'Aylor
London
Colleen Bawn
Anuthor
Wilson
Shanghraun
Miss Campbell
Claire Ffolliot
Arte O’neale
Marie Burress
Miss O’leary
Moya
Miss Addison
Biddy Madigan
Kate Ryan
Davenport
Molineux
Mr. Holt
Robert Ffolliot
Boniface
Father Doolan
Abbe
Harry Duff
Burrows
Corry Kinchela
Mr. la Moss
Cleopatra at Grand Opera House features MacLean Prescott
Cleopatra dazzles at the Grand Opera House with R. D. MacLean and Marie Prescott in lead roles. The Haggard adaptation highlights Cleopatra’s beauty, wit, and downfall via poison. Prescott delivers a standout climax. MacLean portrays Harmachis with strong stage presence. elenco includes Agnes Maynard and Maclyn Arbuckle. Shows repeat Cleopatra midweek with Spartacus as alternates today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleopatra
R. D. Maclean
Marie Prescott
Grand Opera House
H. Rider Haggard
Miss Prescott
Antony
Mr. MacLean
Harmachis
Egypt
Agnes Maynard
Maclyn Arbuckle
Dearborn Bird
Forrest and McCullough
MacLean
Entertainments Light Up Boston Theatres Last Night
A packed program at Lothrop's Grand Museum featured The Two Wanderers with a skilled cast. The Lost Paradise drew visitors from out of town at the Columbia Theatre. Gus Hill's World of Novelties opened a seven day run at the Howard Atheneum with a lineup including Lill, Estelle Wellington, Al Reeves, and James E Black. The County Fair drew another crowd at Park Theatre. Sinbad entered its third week at Globe Theatre with strong sales. Pert was premiering at the Palace with notable leads and fine scenery across a Brooklyn Bridge set. Shiloh continued at Boston Theatre with smooth running and grand scenic effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lothrop
Grand Museum
W. H. Rightmire
Olc
Armand and
Raymond
Dale Armatrone
Mons
Emile Cheviel
A. J. Martyne
Nelle St. John
John McVicker
Howard Atheneum
Gus Lill
Fields and
Hanson
Mason and
Ralston
Estelle Wellington
al Reeves
Marion and
Keen
Maude Beverly
Fred J. Huber
Kitty Allyne
James E. Black
al Noble
I.S. Rose
Fred Huber
Park Theatre
County Fair
Globe Theatre
Boston
Pert
Palace Theatre
Fayette Welch
Minnie Kisselle
Helen Reynolds
Brooklyn Bridge
Eigerton Sisters
Morrisey and Proctor
W. L. Marsh
Ventinnis
The
Holbrooks
W. F. Denney
Cushing and Merrill
Ward and Vokes
Walton Sisters
Shiloh
Boston Theatre
The Post Raises Boston Newsboy Era Rumor
The Boston Post’s one cent edition creates a citywide buzz as newsboys led by Charlie Stone hustle copies on Washington street. Reported sales reach 350 by midafternoon with other pushers like McAlaney and Callahan posting strong daily totals. Local officials and readers praise the move, predicting a major boost in circulation and prominence for the new penny paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Newsboy Legion
Washington
Tremont
Morning Post
Post the Post
Charlie Stone
Post Building
Washington Street
Boston
Charles McAlaney
Jerry Callahan
Court Street
George Lannon
Dennis Driscoll
The Post's New Eight Page Penny Paper Gains Praise
Josiah Quincy and a chorus of officials laud The Post for debuting as an eight page penny paper. Promotions claim price cuts boost circulation, enhance value, and align with modern newspapers. Officials stress bright, reliable news and popular politics driving prosperity and public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Ferren
Stoneham
Post
William P. Buckley
Holyoke
John Golding
New England
A. W. Richardson
Winthrop
Times
Josiah Quincy
the Post
Matthews
Hart
T. J. Kelleher
Edward W. Presho
The
J. J. Casey
Isaac Rosnosky
University Club Formed With Broad Eligibility and Noted Members
The University Club was organized at 39 Court Street with 450 applicants and an extensive by law draft. Officers include President William C. Endicott of Harvard and notable names from Yale Brown and Dartmouth. resident and non resident dues set at 36 and 20 dollars respectively, with future increases anticipated. A site committee was appointed, and a separate note records Middletown CT election results with Briggs winning as mayor by 416 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Club
No. 39
Court Street
Winslow Warren
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
United States Military
Naval Academies
Boston
William C. Endicott
Harvard
Charles Francis Adams
John Lowell
Walbridge A. Field
Dartmouth
Henry L. Higginson
James M. Barker
Williams
Richard Olney
Brown
Alfred Hemenway
Yale
John BE. Sanford
Amherst
L. L. Lcaife
Augustus Hemenway
Bentley W. Warren
Frank A. Harris
Charles 5. Hamlin
Benjamin Tenney
Robert M. Morse
Charles B. Suthand
Tufts
William 5. Otis
Stephen M. Crosby
Arthur C. Walworth
Herbert Underwood
Edward L. Davis
Samuel Hoar
F. W. Rogers
M. H. Richardson
M.O. Adams
Charles Fairchild
Samuel J. Elder
Alpheus H. Hardy
James D. Colt
Charles P. Bowditch
Arthur H. Dakin
T. Jefferson Coolidge
Asa French
Arthur T. Cabot
George II
Tucker
William A. Forbes
Arthur H. Russell
John E. Thayer
Myles Standish
Bowdoin
Greenville H. Norcross
Ready for dedication honoring Harrison letter delays
Preparations for the Boston Chamber of Commerce building dedication advance with decorations and a large guest list. President Harrison will not attend, a letter from Washington read at the banquet. A minstrel show marks the old chamber’s last day of use with 6000 expected guests and notable attendees from major cities and organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Harrison
Washington
Germania Orchestra
Minneapolis
Horace Cook
C. J. Wade
George A. Allison
E. J. Bliss
Union
Judge Myrick
San Francisco
Erastus Wiman
New York Chamber of Commerce
J. R. McKee
L. G. Burnham
Edward Kemble
F. N. Cheney
Avery L. Rand
Burnham
Boston Produce Exchange
Boston Commercial Exchange
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Corn Exchange
Robert Vinal
Otis Munroe
Mr. Munroe
George W. Hagar
Horatio Harris
India Street
Boston Corn Exchange
Alpheus Hardy
Thomas P. Ayer
Boston
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Ayer
J.C. Ayer
A. H. Willis
Thompson, Willis & Newgent
Black River Falls, Wis
Mur
Derer
Arthur Dixwell
Trement St
Nature
Nat C. Goodwin
Hollis Street
Opera House
C. T. Copeland
Hoss
Hollis
Charlie Reed
Willie Collier
Hoss and Hoss
Hollis Street ‘Theatre
Messrs
Reed and
Collier
Louise Allen
Miss Allen
May Yohe
Marie Celeste
Helen Reimer
Helena Collier
Lillian Ramsden
Arthur E. Moulton
J. B. Gentry
Daniel Baker
M. L. Heckert
Silas K. Woolcot
Mabel Amber
W. H. Duddy
Boyiston At
Tremont St
Park Sq. 1
Little Charlie Stone
Boston Post
L. M. Brock
Lynn
William W. Lowe
Saugus
Charles A. Kelley
J. T. McLaughlin
Milford
Fince
Pagland
William L. Mooney
J. J. Crowley
Penny Post
Louis M. Clark
Quinn
the Times
John W. Coveney
Middletown
Briggs
Bosworth
George E. Barr
Springfield
I. S. Johnson & Co
Garry Temple Place
Barnard & O
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