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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 13, 1897

Page

6

Summer Shows At Other Play Houses

The last week of Professor Wormwood's famed monkey theatre draws crowds to the old Public Library Bates Hall in Boston. Visitors note the cool building and varied shows including five imported orangutans, two Hamburg Zoo chimpanzees, and numerous monkeys and dogs. Admission costs 10 cents and performances run daily with midafternoon and evening showings plus public demonstrations by Professor Wormwood.

Professor Wormwood Zoo Wormwood Monkey Theatre Borneo Edwards Brothers Joe Boston Mrs Crowley Hamburg Zoo

Women lead in Austin & Stone bicycle race heat at museum

Miss Frankie Russell and teammates May Schneider Eve Raymond and Louise Blakeley dominated the quad race at Austin and Stone's Museum yesterday. The leading quartet set a rapid pace and coach Russell guided the group as the first heat winner. Ada Stuart Freda Bailey Carrie Kernell Rolla Whitney followed in second with a fierce contest.

Fannie Sentra Lizzie Stebbins Sadie Murphy Frances Clementes Miss Stebbins Bioscope Jack Rosa Burke Craig Trio Herr Mueller Martinelli Leslie Sisters Bernard and Hart Ellis Phillips Smart Williams Tom McCoy Abbie Fitzgibbons Victor Vass Raymond West Wagner Kennedy Brighton Brothers Carney Wallie West Tom Crowley Charlestown Austin & Stone’s Museum J. W. Kelly Frankie Russell Miss Russell May Schneider Eve Raymond Louise Blakeley Ada Stuart Freda Bailey Carrie Kernell Rolla Whitney

Chutes Offer Cool Night Atmosphere at Huntington Avenue Grounds

Visitors to the Chutes enjoy a refreshing breeze at Huntington Avenue ground where the lake cools the air. The popular attractions include Shooting the Chutes, pony and horse rides, trolley trips, ostrich viewing at Barney Barnato, music by day and night, and half rates for children during afternoons.

Huntington Avenue

Cora F. Smith Sinks After Shore Run at Shovelful Shoal

Captain Bloomer and crew offered to tow the schooner Cora F. Smith for 200 to be paid if successful. The vessel ran ashore at 3 30, then capsized after another hull breach, leaving crew to escape in wrecking boats. All survived. The seven seamen returned to Chatham by the New York, New Haven & Hartford line. They spoke of a 16 day voyage with 35 swordfish caught and expected shares of 60 to 70 dollars each.

Francisco Bloomer Cora F. Smith Bloomer Monomoy Point W. A. Coombs Smith Chatham Kneeland Street New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad T Wharf New York Park Square Station Boston New Haven Hartford Hallroad Shore Line New London Bay State Limited Giltpsee Midnigh Limantic Air Line Limited Fall River Hall and Penne Newport Vesousa Providence Line Sound Fox Point Providence Plymouth Massachusetts Stonington Colonial Express Federal Xpress Peece Square Station

Travel tours advertised by Royal Blue line offered locally

The notice promotes a series of personally conducted tours labeled Summer Tours via the Royal Blue line. It lists destinations including Old Point Comfort Washington Geysburg Luray Cavern Mammoth Cave and the Nashville Exposition with itineraries available by A. J. Simmons of N. E. A. at 211 Washington Street Boston.

Royal Blue Line Old Point Comfort Washington Geysburg Luray Mammoth Cave Nashville Exposition A. J. Simmons Washington Street Boston

Buddha Image Theft Sparks Street Assault in Onset

The Buddha theft and ensuing conflicts intensify as Captain Vernon Robinson assaults Henry Foulke on Onset streets near 8 PM. Crane, a reputed occultist, faces possible implicating disclosures while threats rise amid a historic factional feud. Bradley’s house fire adds to the suspicions surrounding Crane’s bond status and local power dynamics.

Vernon Robinson Foulke Clarence Crane Crane Theosophists Mme. Blavatsky Onset Henry Blavatsky Foulke Frank Algerton Crané Bay Benjamin H. Bradley United States Circuit Court of Boston Bradley South Boulevard Mr. Foulke Robinson Theosophist

Wilder mansion bought by J Wyman Jones in New England

The Wilder mansion in Bolton is now occupied by J Wyman Jones of Englewood New Jersey and his sister in law Mrs Jones. The property features extensive grounds, major interior upgrades, and historic ties to Napoleon Lafayette and President Jackson. Possibility of famous visitors including President McKinley.

Bolton Wilder J. Wyman Jones Englewood N. J Jones Mark Hanna Mr. Jones Wilder Mansion Samson V. Wilder Lancaster Paris Napoleon Lafayette Jackson Congress

Arrest Warrant Issued After Restaurant Incident

A dispute outside a restaurant led to Captain Robinson being targeted with profanity and threats. The confrontation ended with Foulkes leaving with a friend, and authorities issued a warrant for Captain Robinson on the incident.

Mr. Foulke Foulkes Captain Robinson

Dead Man's Curve and the Transit Conspiracy

N. E. Mathewson argues against the subway plan in Boston, accusing European and American capital interests of controlling lawmaking and seizing profits from transit schemes. He faults the Legislature for approving the twin act and urges detailed engineering scrutiny over rapid transit proposals.

Post Boston New York Yea London Standard Oil Company Gas Pierpont Morgan Syndicate Davy Jones West End Europe Boylston Street Transit Commission Greater Rapid Transit Commission N. E. Mathewson

Outing to Old Orchard Beach By Special Boston & Maine Train

The article notes Old Orchard Beach as a popular resort with cooling breezes and ample bathing, fishing, and boating. A special Boston & Maine train will run from Boston to Old Orchard Beach on Tuesday July 20, departing Union station at 8 am. Round trip tickets are 1.50, sold only at 322 Washington Street in Boston, with ticket sales ending 5 pm July 19.

Old Orchard

Shipping News Mini Almanac Update July Entries

Shipping list notes arrivals and clearances of steamers and schooners from ports such as Bocas del Toro Halifax Pye Charlottetown Port Hawkesbury and others. It records vessels carrying bananas merchan dise passengers hemp and tugs with multiple barge tows and names numerous ships and captains.

Colombia Kahrs Bocas del Toro Halifax Pye Charlottetown Port Hawkesbury Lochiel Pertus Gaspe P. Q Viola Forsyth St. John N. B Minnie R Mussells Thorne’s Cove N. S James A. Webster Webster Great Salmon River Salem William W. Converse Lewis Baltimore William. Campbell Strout South Amboy Joseph Hawthorn Hoffies Newburg N. Y Sarah C. Smith Rogers Edgewater N. J Westerloo Mayo Green's Landing J. H. G. Perkins Farnsworth Alaska Sweet R. L. Kenney Colson George W. Glover Jameson Rockland Francis Coffin Hutchings Nellie I. White Apple River N. 8 Bessie Louisburg C. B Gem Vesta Pearl Thorne’s Gove N.S Nellie Watters Joan John Bracewell St. Croix H. M. Whitney New York Cumberland Portland Shawmut Newport News Boston Yarmouth B. Sanford Chenango Cohoeton Tobyhanna Hoboken Robert A. Packer Buffalo Black Bird Brunette Buckler Frank T. Stinson Warren B. Potter Georgetown D. C Flora_ Rogers Pascagoula Jennie A. Stubbs Port de Paix Wilmington M. C Harold B. Cousins Pensacola James W. Fitch James Holmes Belfast Annie Gus Calais Josie R. Burt Kennebec Washington TD. C Samuel Dillaway Horace G. Morse Philadelphia Levering Henry N. Equire Rockport Charles R. Washinton Iswell Quaco A. P. Emerson Diploma Barrington Seraphine Clementsport Glare Rankin Orne’s Cove Wayern Wedney Parker Keanebeo Washincten

SugarStock Reaches New Peak as Markets Rally

Sugar rose to 135 in late trading, a new high, on strong bets for Senate schedule approval. Copper plays dominated early trading with Butte & Boston guiding the Boston market, while Copper giants faced insider pressure. Mexican Central earnings rose in July. Rubber preferred slipped amid humidity. Hooley traders active on street.

New York Boston Senate Washington Gang London Wall Street State Street Boston& Montana Butte & Boston Boston & Montana Butte Montana Clark United States Oil Company Montgomery Mexican Central Atchison Railroad Land Department Pinkham

Van Choate Electric Company Stock Sales Report

At the office 178 Devonshire Street the Van Choate Electric Company records stock sales. The entry shows 40 shares with a price of 10.00 per share and a total of 400.00. Additional line items appear with uncertain values but suggest further sales entries around 168 shares at 10.00 each.

Devonshire Street

Fire at Autocar Works Destroys Dozens of Vehicles

A Paris blaze today razed twenty autocars and fifty ordinary carriages at the autocar and ordinary carriage works. Tools were lost and damage estimated at 300,000 francs. Two men were arrested on suspicion of arson but claim the fire was accidental.

Paris

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