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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1897

Page

6

Theatres and attractions around town this week

Castle Square offers Woman Against Woman with Glmour praised for natural acting. Lottie Collins wins £125 from Newspaper Society over vulgar songs article. Chutes prospers with crowds at ostrich farm. Cuban rebellion interest noted with Loie Fuller gifts to General Gomez. Keith's New features Williams and Walker with John T. Kelly and Rosebuds. Austin Stone’s quad cycle races draw crowds. Music Hall and bioscope get full houses. Louisvilles vs Boston game set for 4 30. Eilla Proctor Otis to lead Schiller Theatre in Chicago. J H Gilmour named leading man.

Glmour Castle Square Lottie Collins Newspaper Society London Loie Fuller M. Gomez Symphony Orchestra Bioscope Newsboys Austin & Stone’s Music Hall Bill’ Daly Louisvilles Boston Eilla Proctor Otis Schiller Theatre Stock Company Chicago J. H. Gilmour

Seeley Dinner Scene Leads to Brooklyn Raid on Road House

Captain Reynolds watched a lackluster see-and-break raid at Max Hartman’s road house near Prospect Park. Police arrested about thirty men and a nude dancer known as La Belle Rosa, 20, an actress from 218 Marion Street, after a late night stage performance and a locked door escape attempt.

Brooklyn Captain Reynolds Brooklyn Detectives Seeley Max Hartman Road House Ninth Avenue Fifteenth Street Prospect Park la Belle Rosa Marion Street

To Marry Waring's Son

New York July 22 Mrs Florence Camelia Pell Brown plans marriage to Pierre Crosby Waring son of Colonel Waring of Yonkers He is a bachelor The couple share a long acquaintance from school days Mrs Pell Brown is from a venerable New York family daughter of the late Howard Pell The wedding follows a prior unhappy marriage and divorce for Mrs Pell Brown

New York Florence Camelia Pell-Brown Fifth Avenue Pierre Crosby Waring Colonel Waring Yonkers Waring Miss Pell Nathan Clifford Brown Portland Pell-Brown Howard Pell

Assault Report After Stabbing Blow on Howard Street

Peter Carney, 22, of 48 South Russell Street, is under arrest at Station 3 for an assault on Isaac McCormick, 41, of 42 Union Street Charlestown, in the Hotel Howard. McCormick suffered severe internal injuries and was moved between hospitals amid controversy over admission policies as his father learns of the injury.

Peter Carney South Russell Isaac McCormick Union Street Charlestown City Hospital Carney Howard Howard Street McCormick Massachusetts General Hospital Thompson

Hawkins Objection Delays Fight Referee Decision

Representatives of George Dixon and Cal Hawkins met at the Empire Athletic Club to pick a referee for their fight tomorrow night but failed to agree. The club selected Cook, a later date for the decision was put in abeyance until the local presents reasons tied to Cook that go beyond prejudice.

San Francisco Cal George Dixon Cal Hawkins Empire Athletic Club Cook

Murder in Atlantic City Over Fifty Cents Spark Frightful Attack

The city awoke to a murder case as Maud Jones killed Mrs. Henrietta Newson in a quarrel over fifty or sixty cents. Jones says she acted in self defense after Newson attacked with a carving knife. neighbors doubt her story and threaten Jones.

Atlantic City Henrietta Newson Maud Jones Maud Mrs. Newson Jones

Bear chases Bloomers on old highway near Hamburg

Five women bicycle riders in bloomers encounter a trained bear near Hamburg New York. Two Russians lead the bear before Farmer John Nixon stops the chase. The bear breaks free, chases wheels, but is restrained by the Russians and riders flee to trees and walls, then depart.

Poughkeepsie N. Y Bloomers Hamburg Bruin John Nixon Nixon Brain Mrs. J

Oldest Catholic Priest Dies at 91 in Troy

The Rev. Peter Havermans died in Troy New York this morning at age 91. Born in North Brabant Holland on March 27 18% he was believed to be the oldest Catholic priest in the United States.

Troy N. Y Peter Havermans United States North Brabant Holland

Missing money package puzzles Dover and Boston firms

In Dover New Hampshire a courier delivers a package to the Bank of Redemption in Boston but the money and checks fail to arrive. A Boston telegraph note revealed the package reached its destination hours before a missing report. The Dover and Boston Express firm and its messenger A W Pike are aligned with delivery records, while the Boston side shows the loss occurred after handoff. Detectives search for the missing funds.

Dover N. H Express Boston Express Company Cocheco Bank National Bank of Redemption of Boston Dover and Boston Express Company Boston Bank Boston Express Hough Lawrence Sboston A. W. Pike Bank of Redemption

House to House Delivery Introduced in Brookline

The Brookline mail system adds metal curb boxes with two compartments for mail and stamps. Carrier N C Paul notes convenience but warns rounds in outlying areas may take longer, especially with distant houses. The scheme hinges on return of residents from summer vacations in fall.

Brookline N. C Paul

Man Almost Drowned in Somerville Marshes Saved by Heroes

In Somerville on Mystic avenue marshes, Jeremiah Murphy of Malden nearly drowned in a few inches of water. H. E. Wright, a paint manufacturer, and police with Driver Smith rescued him. After revival he was jailed on drunkenness charges.

Somerville Mystic Avenue H. E. Wright Smith Jeremiah Murphy Malden

Clarendon Hotel Reopens Under New Management In Boston

The Clarendon Hotel passes to new owner Alexander Brown formerly with the B A A. The property has been renovated and adds a 3800-seat ladies cafe private dining rooms and an outdoor restaurant called the new Clarendon Garden following a European plan in Boston.

Clarendon Alexander Brown Boston

Martha's Vineyard Excursion From Boston To Cottage City

The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad plans a July 28 excursion from Boston to Cottage City with a return boat from Wood's Hole. Riders gain over five hours in Cottage City at a low fare of 1 dollar 60 from Boston and 1 dollar 25 from Brockton, tickets limited.

Martha’s Vineyard Cottage City New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Boston Kneeland Street Brockton Wood's Hole Vineyard Sound New York

Baldwin Cadet Band Concert at Boylston Station Tonight

The programme at Boylston Station on Friday evening features Baldwin’s Cadet Band performing at 8 o'clock with pieces including Captiva tus, Die Schone Gale tea, Morgen blatter, Ernani, and Mendelssohn Wedding March. Soloist Mr. Franz Josef Fiala performs baritone selections, joined by German airs and songs and a medley finale.

Boylston Station Baldwin Cadet

Whitelaw Reid Hosts Grand Jubilee Dinner in London

A notable dinner for forty at Carlton House Terrace marked the diamond jubilee celebrations. Guests included the Prince of Wales, Ambassadors, nobility, and notable Americans. Performers included Mme Melba and Mile. Landi as vocal entertainment.

London Whitelaw Reid United States Carlton House Terrace Mrs. Reid Mr. Reid Lord Lonsdale Prince of Wales Reid Countess Deym Baron de Staal Duke Duchess of Portland Londonderry Countess of Warwick Buccleuch Cork and Orrery William Vernon Harcourt George N. Curzon Alington Tweedmouth Lord Hyde Isabella Deym C. Scott Helen Stewart Hay Greenfell Ogden Goelet Henry White United States Legation Montagu Rowton A. C. Stephen Cavendish- Bentinck Arthur Ellis William James Ogden Mills Arthur Balfour Ambassador Hay Lord William Beresford Beresford Lillian Duchess of Marlborough Viscount Peel Thomas Sanderson Arthur Sullivan Moberly Bell the Times Bell Pol Plancon Mr. Ben Davies Mile. Landi

Letters To The Editor On Bay State Beneficiary Association

Boston July letter charges Massachusetts insurance department with unfairly presenting Bay State Beneficiary Association finances. It argues the report misstates liabilities and assets by aggregating contingent items, misplacing $357,124 of contingent assets, and inflating net liabilities by over $200,000.

Bay State Massachusetts Insurance Department Insurance Department William B. Moses Boston

Two Boston Boys Struck by Rail Car in Storm

During a severe afternoon storm two boys Patrick Lee age 9 and Stephen Flaherty age 10 hid under an empty box car near the sugar house in South Boston to escape rain. The car moved as an engine attached and Lee was knocked down with his left leg run over while Flaherty was dragged, suffering a broken leg and internal injuries. They were taken to Emergency and City Hospital respectively.

Patrick Lee Granite Street Stephen Flaherty Sugar House South Boston Lee Flaherty

Grangers Climb In Active Boston Market Notes

The Boston market shows strength with Granger shares rising as Rock Island and Chicago Burlington & Quincy gain on brighter corn prospects. Missouri Kansas & Texas also firm on expected large crop movement while Central Georgia bonds rise to 92. Copper stocks slip amid Canard rumors and a Gold Coin dividend dispute sours sentiment.

New York Granger Rock Island Chicago Burlington & Quincy Missouri Kansas & Texas Boston Central Georgia Railway Messrs Harvey Fish & Sons Congress Street Central of Georgia Railway Central of Georgia Railway Company Unds Paris Boston & Montana Tom Lawson Butte Winchester Montana Osceola Centennial Old Dominion Atlantic Tamarack Franklin Mercur Boston & Mercur S. P. Colt United States Rubber Company National India Rubber Company of Bristol R. I Europe Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Louisville & Nashville Boston News Bureau J. 8. Bache Gold Coin Mines Company Richardson, Hill & Co James R. Keene Pinkham

Boston Stock Exchange Daily Trade Report

Official report from the Boston Stock Exchange for July 22 shows the day’s highest and lowest prices and the closing bid and asked prices. The data reflects daily market activity and price levels across listed securities.

Copper mining stock sale offer for Lyon County claims

Copper wire demand grows and ore use rises fueling copper mine investments. Boston Nevada Copper Mining Company offers a limited stock sale for construction. Nine Lyon County Nevada claims show a vein 20 to 300 feet wide with 17 to 55 percent copper and $2 to $10 per ton in silver and gold. Investment details at W J Nelson & Co Tremont Building Boston.

Bostonevada Copper Mining Company Lyon County Nevada W. J. Nelson & Co Tremont Building Boston

Miners Prepares for New Strike Marches

Excitement rises as Finleyville district miners reportedly march on Bunela mines and bring workers out. Sheriff Lowry arrays deputies for potential clashes at New York & Cleveland Gas Coal Company mines. Reports indicate possible marches to Turtle Creek Plum Creek and Sandy Creek mines and a planned Canonsburg march to Cook mines with 1000 workers ready.

Pittsburg Penn Finleyville Bunela Lowry New York & Cleveland Gas Coal Company Turtle Creek Plum Creek Sandy Creek Canonsburg Cook Mines Clark Washington County

Tragic Cave-In Kills One and Injures Two in Haverhill

In Haverhill on Windsor street a sewer cave-in trapped three city workers in a 12 foot trench. John McGirr died instantly from a broken neck and a severe head fracture while Michael Welch and James Gordon were seriously hurt. Welch was fatally injured and unconscious. Gordon sustained lesser injuries. They were taken to the city hospital where Welch remained unconscious.

Haverhill John McGirr Michael Welch James Gordon Windsor Street McGirr Gordon Welch

Dewis Sinks After Vineyards Sound Collision

A collision in Vineyard Sound between the schooner R. L. Dewis of Parrsboro New Jersey and the Lottie R. Russell of Leesburg New Jersey left the Dewis sunk in eight fathoms. The Russell remained anchored and damaged but not leaking. Dewis crew landed at Vineyard Haven and were cared for at Seamen's Bethel.

Vineyard Haven R. L. Dewis Parrsboro N. J Lottie R. Russell Leesburg Vineyard Sound Dewis Russell Seamen's Bethel

Man Arrested in Horse Larceny Case

Charles Hart alias John Smith a 3 year old resident of 15 Eustis street was arrested by Station 3 officers for allegedly stealing a horse from Michael Sweeney of 23 North Russell street last evening.

Charles Hart John Smith Eustis Street Station 3 Michael Sweeney North Russell Street

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