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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1899
Page
4
The Boston Post urges school authorities to grant headmasters greater discretion to dismiss early during extreme heat. It argues that keeping young children in overheated classrooms causes harm and that this change would protect pupils in both the current year’s end and the forthcoming opening of school.
The piece argues wage increases in mills and factories signal true prosperity across the nation. It claims rising pay restores fair shares, stabilizes industry, and marks a solid, lasting high-water mark beyond stock-market booms.
A comparison of Helen Gould and Countess Anna Gould Castellane shows two heiresses using wealth differently. Helen's patriotism and charity contrast with Anna's controversial public stance at the Auteuil races, amid debates on the Gould patriarch's legacy and philanthropy.
The Post cites Professor Dean Worcester in Manila as a member of McKinley’s commission who says reports of mass killings are exaggerated or false. He states there were no women or children harmed at Malabon, and that wounded rebels were treated and fed. He denies any orders to kill captives and notes his battlefield inspections from Caloocan to Malolos.
The text reports that each new test to the French republic seems to strengthen its foundation and provide fresh evidence of stability. This latest trial has reinforced that view.
The article surveys France through four years of internal division on Dreyfus, army loyalty, and race tension. It notes past upheavals under Thiers, MacMahon, Grevy, Panama, Boulanger, Carnot’s assassination, and judges the republic's resilience and growing republican ideas.
The column follows Rev Dr George C Lorimer on his continental tour with Denver sermons and Chicago lectures and Tremont Temple duties. It records Mrs Jane Janes turning 101, Whitney electric cab plans, a Plant Line steamer trial, Charley Hoyts income, and local watering of Roxbury streets. It also mentions Newport villa sale to Ellen Mason, Julie Ring in London, and local business promotions including E C Foster of the Lynn and Boston railroad.
A fourteen month old New York baby plaintively laments being all over the newspapers unable to speak or act. The child jokes about vaudeville opera and political aspirations while lamenting her fate as an famous, outmatched infant.
Congressman Bland of Missouri and Governor Mount of Indiana are reported seriously ill. Ambassador Choate presented the Cullum medal to Sir John Murray. Wealth of Patti Melba and Sara Bernhardt is cited. Annie Besant reportedly adopts eastern customs and plans a Hindu school at Benares.
A tale unfolds as Marion signals yes with a blue ribbon and Arthur plans marriage after a dramatic wait. Misread signals and a black sash trigger separation and a desperate sea crossing, ending with a dawn reunion and a planned seaside chapel ceremony.
A collection of humorous excerpts from the Chicago Record featuring typewriter girl vacations magic of soap poetry and a soda fountain gift. The jokes revolve around mistaken priorities in travel sales and romantic entanglements with playful quips about courting and theater curiosities.
The Tremont Theatre presented the operetta Erminie with Francis Wilson Thomas Q Seabrooke Lillian Russell and Lulu Glaser in lead roles Jeannie Weathersby Clinton Elder Charles Plunkett Josephine Knapp and a strong chorus. Wilson delivered the famed Caddie while Seabrooke impressed in a new Ravennes type. Miss Russell and Miss Glaser drew praise for stage presence and voice though Glaser could slow a noted opening second act song for greater effect. Glory Quayle Miss Allen closed the Boston run with a celebrated impersonation and a fond farewell in The Christian as Miss Allen ends her stay in mid summer after a successful tour of two weeks.
Charles Hoyt's comedy A Temperance Town has drawn large audiences at Castle Square Theatre and played 36 performances, ending last Saturday. It remains this week only before withdrawal to make way for A Midnight Bell which is set for Monday with a strong cast.
A large crowd filled the old hall for a Pop concert led by Gustav Strube. The program ranged from Wagner to Morse with Strube’s war march from Rienzi and Nicolai overture Merry Wives of Windsor drawing crowd praise. Violinist Ondricek performed Grossmutterchen after the second intermission.
Felix Morris stars in The Vagabond at Keiths in Boston with strong support from Foster Lardner Rachel Crothers and others. The one act play blends humor and pathos as a dissipated father reconnects with his daughter amid a bustling vaudeville bill featuring Kelly Ashley acrobats James Thornton Falke and Lemon and Ray Royce. The Boston High School Cadets parade biograph feature remains a highlight.
Norumbega Park sees strong crowds with near 300 at the Rustic Theatre despite cool weather. The park’s new week features the Boston Novelty company with famed acts Garnella and Shirk Vilona sisters the Floyds and Frank Clayton as top attractions drawing praise from attendees.
The abbreviated entertainers from Colonel Stone's theatre arrived in bright mood. Six little actors rode in new automobiles with Major Alexandre and Casper Weiss guiding the boxes while crowds watched the park outing. The program featured splendid biescope pictures and performances byEdward and Josie Evans and the Romano brothers among others.
Patrons hail the Huntington avenue Chute grounds as charming and attractive this season. The First Regiment Band provides afternoon and evening music while picnickers enjoy ample space, a cafe, and amusements. Next Friday features a live Fitzsimmons-Jeffries report from Coney Island with no extra admission.
The Nickelodeon opened at 9 30 with a packed main hall. At 10 Electrician Brailey started the Sharkey and McCoy fight seen for ten rounds with all blows visible. McCoy led early but Sharkey’s power turned the bout, ending with McCoy down in the tenth amid applause. A penny vote contest boosts sales, and acts by Miss Hazleton and Miss Burgess drew crowds.
Patrons at the Lyceum enjoyed a fine first class program with John Black and Lillie Black in a rapid fire act, Hastings and Wright in acceptable duets, and the Original Parisian Belles sketching A High Old Time. Virginia Seymour as the London Gaiety Girl and the Little Girls Garnold and Gilmore provided lively numbers. The show closed with a breezy burletta and the heat eased by a cool Palace Theatre visit. Next week the Clark Brothers Royal Burlesquers are scheduled to play.
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