Lenten Opera Season Grips New York Society
New York reports a lively Lenten opera season with heavy social activity and multiple performances. The Metropolitan Opera faces a modest deficit while others like Berlioz works and Sidney Woollett lectures draw crowds. George Riddle considers a stage return. art auctions and society travel rise amid winter snows and shifting cultural events.
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Wardwell Testimony in Paine Will Contest
New York March 1 Wardwell, claiming sole legatee under the Paine will, testifies about the power of attorney and ink varieties. He discusses notes with Noah B Price, cheques from Sheldon & Co, and interactions with Mrs Muller and Daniels.
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Finest orchid exhibition opens at Eden Musee New York
The Eden Musee hosts the largest orchid show yet in the United States under Liebrecht and Wadley. Exhibits include 500 specimens from top growers and amateurs such as Whittle Bros Albany and W C Wilson Astoria with contributions from Boston Malden Rochester and Lee Mass. Some promised pieces await due to cold weather.
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Business Failures Sweep Multiple Firms in Wide Credit Collapse
A wave of assignments and insolvencies hits firms across the U.S. including M. Bonney & Co. of Lawrence, J. S. Miller of Connersville, and L. O. Rockey of Columbus. Notable settlements offer 10 to 20 cents on the dollar as creditors review liabilities totaling up to 350 000 dollars with uncertain assets. The list includes manufacturers, grocers, and traders from Boston to New Orleans, with Marshall Lef ferts Co. among the iron merchants making a firm assignment to James H. Fay. The Bishop Niles of Concord shows signs of recovery while the wider financial tremor unsettles creditors nationwide.
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Fast Marblehead Yacht Debuts by Harbor View Club
The Harbor View Club's new 21 foot yacht built by James Billows draws attention in yachting circles. Described as one of the finest since launch, she measures 21 feet overall with 19 feet 9 inches water line and 6 feet beam, cutter rigged, spreading 140 yards of canvas. She will compete in the Corinthian Yacht Club class race of the fast cutter Vera. The Bay View Club also bought land at Goodwin's Head to build a clubhouse, signaling a busy season ahead.
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Mrs James Brown Potter to Appear on English and U S Stage
Paris dispatch reports Mrs Potter completed stage studies and left Versailles for London to sign a contract for appearances in England and the United States. Abbey Schoeffel firm, not yet offered, may consider if Mrs Potter or her friends present a proposal. Schoeffel and Abbey have co handled major stars for a decade.
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Blaming Their Leaders Drives South Boston Railroad Strike
Disaffected late employees blame leaders for protracted strike as talks continue and a return to work seems possible. Workers report broken promises on pay while cars run normally. Cambridge strikers hold a large meeting, raise 449 dollars, and some applicants seek reinstatement.
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Bernhardt's South American Tour Draws Praise and Cites Hotels
Washington dispatch recounts Mme. Bernhardt praising Rio and Buenos Aires audiences as intelligent and warm, while decrying West Coast hotels as fearfully bad. She recalls a bullfight in Havana, her son noting two bulls killed, and a dramatic tiger cat incident with her company member Garnier, highlighting French bravado and dramatic flair.
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Howells Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday and Literary Resolve
The novelist William D. Howells marked his fiftieth birthday with guests sending congratulations. He told a reporter he sees fifty as a summit but plans to continue writing stories and serving as Harper's Editor’s Study contributor and Atlantic reviewer. He reads thoroughly and commits to steady work three to four hours daily. He praised Samuel L. Clemens and Justin McCarthy and defended Twain against criticism.
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Amusements at Boston Theatres Tonight and Tomorrow
The Poston Theatre offers Mrs. Langtry in Pyremalion and Galatea at 2 and Lady Clancarty at 7 45. Hollis Street Theatre shows Fin Mac Cool and Kerry at 1 45 and 7 45. Boston Museum screens Held by the Enemy at 2 and 7 45. Globe Theatre features Robert B Mantell in Tangled Lives at 2 and 7 44. Park Theatre presents Rosina Vokes in The Schoolmistress at 8. Howard Athenum presents Daddy Nolan at 2 and 8. Ellou Theatre runs The Banker's Daughter daily at 2 and 8.
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Auction Schedule of Stocks and Goods Today
Sales at auction listed for R. L. Day & Co at 11 50 a m Francis Henshaw & Co at noon Horatio Harris at noon Leonard & Co at 3 p m Albert Howe & Co St m C F Libbie & Co at 2 p m Bird & Co 1 00 a m Readable fragments indicate a multi item sale timetable with various firms handling stocks fruit carpets paintings and more.
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Marriages in the City February 24 26 28
Marriages announced in this city include Charles A. Jewett and Annie Clark on February 26 in a ceremony by Rev Dr Miner. Charles Hf Morey and Susan B Chase wed February 28 by Rev Luther Farnham. James Robinson and Annie Hamm married February 24 by Rev J L Scott.
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New Publications and Books on Music and Industry
Ey Naemann presents a two volume history of music with illustrations and a $10.00 price. Translated and edited by noted scholars with a broad critique of classical to future music. Additional works include Words of Counsel for the Aged by Joan Exitterton and Vignettes from the Annals of Industry and Science by James Burnley with prices ranging from $1.00 to $1.50.
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Death notices from Boston area obituaries
Francis A Brewer of oo field Mass dies. Joseph Coolidge dies in the city. Asa Daby Harvard Mass dies aged 89. Martha Dill Dorchester dies aged 78 9 7. C L B Drew Acton widow of O W Drew mother of Rev F P Wood. George Frazar Watertown dies aged 85. Susan B Marston dies in city. Harriet M Morton South Braintree widow aged 64. Lavinia Munroe Smith dies in city. Elizabeth Searle Stickney Newton widow aged 93. Funeral notices listed with dates and locations.
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