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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1895
Page
4
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Fort Wayne telegraph report briefly claimed Miss Anthony died on Friday evening but she dismissed it as a fainting spell. She credited her long career to indomitable will and practical sense and said she has fainted only once before. She adds she could have averted the scare with a good pinch.
The New York garment workers strike targets the sweating system as a core issue. The ultimatum calls for abolition, arguing public sympathy will follow if this demand stands. The piece notes New York’s density and poverty as factors and urges decency and broad support to end sweating.
The editorial criticizes Governor Richards for failing to protect citizens during Indian trouble in Wyoming. It claims he sought Washington’s help first and accuses state officials of permitting acts that led to Indian killings. It highlights small Indian population versus a larger white population and argues the state’s peacekeeping resources are inadequate.
The passage condemns the state government and Governor Richards for its handling of a confrontation, noting the disparity in white citizens versus Indians and asserting Wyoming should protect its people. It argues for federal intervention to restore order and safety.
Boston copper investors enjoyed a surge as the Democratic tariff ended McKinley duties, lifting copper prices and boosting the value of Boston copper mines by about 25 million dollars. The rise followed the removal of protection, though attribution to the tariff change alone is not claimed.
A Boston editorial urges Hon. Elijah Adams Morse to abandon coyness and declare his bid for Massachusetts governor. It calls the nomination a prize for the keen hustler, praises early pursuit, and suggests Morse align with the A P A to bolster his political rise, noting party rifts and the comparison to Senator Hoar.
Mayor Curtis attacked the Aldermen for seeking legislation he disapproves of and taunted them for crying out about State interference. He is accused of demoralizing acts by pushing charter amendments as party measures and pressing state action in his quarrel over appointments. The City Council also has a right to appeal to the Legislature in the people of Boston’s name.
Captain Cain of Boston’s Station 1 departs Thursday morning for New York and will embark on the steamer Werra to Italy for about three months. The trip aims at pleasure and study of Italian life, while Cain’s service record and kindly demeanor earn him broad esteem among police and friends.
An array of vignettes covers a grave marker tale in Pownal, a shifting summer hotel scene with bicycles and fashion, and a dramatic warehouse caper. Albert Moretto reveals a vanished fortune, burning notes and a hidden mirror trap to expose a crime tied to Heskell and Moretto through Atlanta Bank?
The tale centers on Heskell a wealthy New York usurer known for tight loans and immediate foreclosures. He suspects danger in a New York coffee house scheme involving Daniel Moretto and R D Aguerre y Cie. On a Monday morning he visits the office, unaware of a trap linked to an earlier Moretto affair.
Labor factions condemn Mayor Curtis for cutting school and library funding while Aldermen who supported Otis street veto are named. Unions pledge support to striking workers, propose eight hour day talks, and plan a $100 contribution plus weekly 2 cent assessments to aid New York cloth hat and cap maker strike.
A column discusses gown construction with pleated fronts and old gowns repurposed to widen skirts. The piece then reviews Keith's New Theatre crowding yesterday with Billy Emerson Lina and Vani, Fergusons, Fields and Hanson, Edgar Selden, Midgelys, and Boston Symphony equal parts variety program and holic spectacles.
A vivid fashion note describes a bright wearer altering a too narrow skirt by adding a wide lining, slashing the silk, and stitching on black satin bands. She creates side waist forms with satin straps and reworks elbow puff sleeves with satin bands. finishes with green satin doux collar and a green and black hat.
Audran's famous opera Olivette received a splendid Boston edition at Castle Square with Louise Eissing in the title role and Tillie Salinger debuting as a new prima donna The management produced lavish costumes and scenery while the performers shown strong voices and dainty interpretations Miss Eissing presented a graceful vivacious Olivette with good range and stage presence Salinger showed promise in the countess role and will likely excel in other parts The cast included William Wolff as the Coquelicot Arthur Wooley as Captain De Merrimac and F Persse as Valentine with Nellie Wynn dancing a sailor hornpipe during act three The company earned praise for chorus work and overall stage management with the season’s effort marked by strong performances and entertainment.
The Tre mont Theatre opened the fourth week of Carroll and Kerker's merry opera Kismet last evening. Audiences welcomed new features proving the management wise in presenting them. Next Friday marks the twenty fifth performance with the second edition of Kismet featuring many new elements. Manager Askin plans big surprises and will present a Turko Roman silver vinaigrette as a souvenir of the twenty fifth performance.
TreMont Street resident returned from St Joseph Michigan to find the Burning Volcano of Kilauea panorama still drawing crowds at 641 Tremont Street. The exhibit continues to grow in public favor and attract larger audiences each week of its run.
Last night Black America entered its third full week at Huntington avenue arena drawing large suburban crowds attracted by good weather and the show. New contortions by Diaz the Creole whalebone and strong performances by Mamie Flower William Banks Joe Somerville and Mme Cordelia earned praise. The chorus’ laughing song drew repeated demands and the cradlelike sway in O My Baby impressed. Evening show at 8 and matinees at 2 30 Wednesday Thursday Saturday with a professional matinee Friday.
Yesterday crowds filled the lecture hall to witness Mer Gilberti and eight snarling Russian wolves perform feats never before seen. The show included William Queen with an elastic neck, Mille Gray’s second sight, Ga letti’s monkeys, and Astarte the illusionist. Vaudeville acts by Kusel and Mackin, Leonard and Fulton, the Higgins brothers, Laida, the Sheridans, Jack Mic Fox and Ward, Clark and Temple, Mr and Mrs Marsh.
The Rollando troupe joins the Davenport sisters in a regional performance featuring Arthur Thompson. The show highlights family acts and the trio’s dance and music, drawing local arts patrons to the venue for an evening of variety entertainment.
A lively Palace Theatre program features Uncle Josh and Under the Gaspipes with strong turns by Cora Williams Helen St Clair and the Fremonts. Gus Mills Peters Donaldson and Websters contribute humor and song as the season promises the best vaudeville yet.
May Irwin will be seen in the title role of The Widow Jones with her company at the Museum on September 2. Mr McNally wrote the part for her, and he has outdone himself. Also Burlesque Thrillby from New York comes to the Museum on August 19 with strong press and public endorsements. Bowdoin Square Theatre to open Saturday with Lost in New York. Ryan and Richfield among vaudevillers at the Howard Atheneum opening Monday afternoon.
In Newport on July 29 Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt and Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt, daughters of Mrs. Alva Vanderbilt and Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, danced in the same set at the Casino hop. The event, described as the season's sensation, signals a nearing end to the famed family feud.
The coast of Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island offers premier shore resorts with rich scenery and coastal attractions. Boston and Old Colony ticket offices sell round trips until Oct 31. mail for Cape Cod guides and Newport Nantucket Martha's Vineyard and Plymouth books. General Passenger Agent details.
Alderman Edward W. Presho has urged placing part of the North Atlantic fleet in Boston waters during conclave week. The Coeur de Leon Commandery will host events while the West and interior orders gain access to sea sights. The Cygnus steamer and East Boston ferry plan trips, with aldermanic support for a city holiday July 27 for officials.
A boat from the Nantasket and Quincy line ran aground on the lower flats at 9 15 Sunday night and was not freed until 3 o clock yesterday morning. A large number of passengers, many with children, were aboard and greatly inconvenienced by the accident.
Arthur Choate aged two was instantly killed yesterday afternoon after being struck by the Newport train of the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad at Freeport street. The child resided on Greenwich street.
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