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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1910

Page

2

Story of Tonight's Opera ALICE NIELSEN The Barber of Seville praised as a timeless comic masterwork

The Barber of Seville remains a sparkling comic opera in Rossini's best vein. The tale follows Rosina and Almaviva as they outwit guardian Bartolo with Figaro's help. Disguises, elopement plans, and witty humor drive acts one and two to a happy union.

Rossini Senius Rosina Count Altmaviva Figaro Basilio Bartolo Almaviva

Smothers in Bank of Sand at Milton Home

Percy Haddeth aged 20 of 1207 Massachusetts Avenue suffocated by sand while clearing an unseen sandbank at the Leopold Morse Home in Milton yesterday afternoon. A fellow worker left briefly and returned to find Haddeth trapped. Dr Walter T. Patter of Dorchester attempted resuscitation but he died. Haddeth is survived by a widowed mother.

Percy Haddeth Massachusetts Avenue Leopold Morse Milton Haddeth Walter Fiarvard Street Dorchester

Newsboys Aid Philadelphia Carmen Strike With 2 Percent Gift

Boston Newsboys' Union announces 2 percent of sales will go to Philadelphia striking carmen. City divided into districts. top fundraiser receives a book. Committee of 15 leads, headed by Hyman J. Cohen, vice-president.

Boston Union Philadelphia Hyman J. Cohen

Kathleen Mavourneen at Angel Guardian Club

The Angel Guardian Dramatic Club will present Kathleen Mavourneen in the hall of the institution tomorrow evening. The club draws members from Dorchester Roslindale and Roxbury. Between acts solo performances will be given by Miss Terese M Browne Joseph A Golden and Louis Christiani.

Angel Guardian Dramatic Club House of the Angel Guardian Kathleen Mavourneen Dorchester Roslindale Roxbury Terese M. Browne Joseph A. Golden Louis Christiani

Doan's Kidney Pills Backed by Boston Citizen

A Boston resident P. H. Hynes praises Doan's Kidney Pills for three years of good health after relief from severe back and limb pains and dizziness from kidney trouble. He notes a 1905 relapse also relieved, with the product sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.

Dean Boston P. H. Hynes Bremen Street Mass Doan Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Sothern and Harned Sothern in Reno for Divorce Decree

Virginia Harned Sothern and actress Miss Margaret Gordon arrived in Reno to file for absolute divorce from actor E H Sothern. They toured local houses in rain seeking residence, with Sothern planning a five week San Francisco engagement after June. The 1909 decree refused cited lack of Nevada residency.

Virginia Harned Nevada Reno Nev Virginia Harned Sothern E. H. Sothern Margaret Gordon Riverside Hotel Edward H. Sothern

Pistol Shots At 154 Merrimac Street Cause Disturbance

A frightened foreigner at 154 Merrimac Street fired several shots into the air late last night to scare burglars away. Neighbors mistook the scene for a riot as patrolman Tilton arrived and found a drunken man leaning against the foreigner's door.

Merrimac Street Tilton

Somerville Benefactor Martha Hunt Dies at 50 Thurston Street

Martha Rebecca Hunt, longtime donor to Somerville Hospital and the Unitarian Church on Highland Avenue, died yesterday at her home. She had been an invalid for years and unable to leave bed.

Somerville Martha Rebecca Hunt Somerville Hospital Unitarian Church Highland Avenue Thurston Street Bragdon Daytona Via Byron F. Bragdon Talcon Street Boston Donovan Brookline Hanvorah Florence Catherine Donovan Kelly East Milton Road Graves Everett Annis F Janvrin W. Graves Universalist Church Harkins Newton Frank G John J. Harkins FF. M. O'Donnell Washington Street St. Augustine’s Church Hasson Ann J Patrick Hasson Alice Collins East Brookline Street Church of the Immaculate Conception Harrison Avenue Hatch Edward Hatch Commonwealth Avenue Lanegan City Hospital Patrick W. Lanegan Thomas J. Lanegan East Fourth Street St. Eulalla’s Church B. F Lol Warren Avenue Monahan Roxbury Elizabeth A Glynn John Monahan Bluse Hill Avenue St. John Church Blue Hill Avenue Mulroney Martin Sarah Mulroney A. Murray Sons Erin Court M. C. O. I. Pratt Lydia Silas H. Pratt Clifton Avenue Jon Halifas N. S Stratton Mary F. Stratton Sylvester Catherine Stratton St. Philip's Church Tewksbury Winthrop Mary Sinclair Tewksbury Martin Grandville Tewksbury Florence Tewksbury Crosby Yartie Street Ingalls Station Varney George “Tl. Varney Malden Walsh Mary Richard Walsh Shfilue Perry Street St. Mary's of the Assumption Church Waterman Sarah Patten

Chantecler Gowns Highlight Siegel Window Displays

Henry Siegel Company's store showcases the Chantecler Costume in a living model on the second floor. The ensemble features chantecler red duchess satin with a draped skirt, black lace trim, and Chantilly lace bodice. Millinery relies on festooned flowers, bandeaux, and bold colors like flame and emerald.

Siegel Henry Siegel Company

Brown and Maddox decline Peary lecture invitation

Gov Brown and Atlanta Mayor Maddox refuse to introduce Commander Peary for his lecture tomorrow night in Atlanta. Brown questions Peary’s North Pole discovery claim while Maddox says Peary comes as a private citizen to lecture for money, not as a guest of Atlanta.

Atlanta Brown Maddox Peary North Pole Gave

Moulin Rouge Passes Test Says City Hall

Boston officials report the Moulin Rouge production at the Boston Theatre does not warrant interference from the mayor's office or police commissioner. Licensing clerk John M. Casey witnessed the first performance and conveyed the assessment to the mayor.

Boston City Hall John M. Casey

Eva Fay predicts Roosevelt as next U S president

Mrs Eva Fay announced at Keith's Theatre yesterday afternoon that Theodore Roosevelt will be the next President of the United States. The question came from a man named Waldron in the audience and prompted strong applause during her current engagement.

Theodore Roosevelt United States Eva Fay Waldron Keith’s Theatre

Note hints at possible suicide at Fort Point channel

A note found by William M. Grace indicates a potential self inflicted death at the Fort Point channel with a date of March 10 1910. The writer JO H GLOVER expresses indecision and references family history and hard times. Local police at Station 5 prepared for a possible search of the channel.

Station 5 Fort Point Channel William M. Grace Highth Street Boston John Glover

Jugular removed and boy survives lengthy operation

Harold Erickson a 19 year old on Long Island Hospital is recovering after a major operation to remove most of his jugular vein. Surgeons hope smaller vessels will take over drainage though the final removal is planned in a few days. The case began with an ear infection and a blood clot.

W. W. Kimball Co Kimball New England Hallet & Davis Piano Co Hailet & Davis New York Harold Erickson Long Island Hospital Erickson

Jury to Hear Cashier Earle Case Picks Up Pace

The National City Bank of Cambridge looting case was presented to a federal grand jury by U S District Attorney Asa P. French and Assistant William H. Garland. Witnesses included Daniel A. Shea Frank von Blarcom Harry E Galbraith George Calvert and Edward A Pauli. The hearing continues today with Frank L Earle and Julius F E De Saules expected to testify.

National City Bank of Cambridge George W. Coleman Wilson W. Lockhart Federal Grand Jury United States Asa P. French William H. Garland Daniel A. Shea Coleman Frank von Blarcom J. Thomas Rinehart Curb Harry E. Galbraith George G. Calvert Edward A. Pauli Ellis S. Peppers Frank JL. Earle Julius FE. de Saules

Dance of Jewish Juniors Draws Large Boston Crowd

About 1000 attended the Boston Section Council of Jewish Juniors event at Horticultural Hall last evening. Proceeds support a seashore home for poor Hebrew children all summer. Floor director Bernard L. Garfinkle led with assistants Dora Charak Frank H. Baer and a group of junior club officers and matrons aided by Mrs Andrews Mrs Harris Mrs Charak and Mrs Van Noorden.

Boston Council of Jewish Juniors Horticultural Hall Bernard L. Garfinkle Dora Charak Frank H. Baer Rita Charak Bertha Shannon Esther Claff Rebecca Heimans Jennie Itkowitz Jennie Perlis Selma Pick Benjamin Axlerod Joseph L. Champagne Saul Cohen Leon Feinberg Prederick L. Goulston Augustus Kaufman Adolph Sanberg Julius Andrews George S. Harris Jacob Charak E. van Noorden

Senator Daniel’s Condition Deteriorates in Florida

Lynchburg dispatch reports Senator Daniel has taken a turn for the worse. He telegraphed from Daytona Florida where he had gone for his health asking Dr. Wagh his family physician to meet him. Mrs Daniel and Mrs Harper a daughter will leave tonight for Florida.

Lynchburg Daniel Daytona Fla Wagh Harper Florida

Nagel To Address Commercial Club In Boston Tomorrow

Secretary Nagel of the Department of Commerce and Labor will speak at the Commercial Club in Boston on Thursday night about "Federal and State Authority" after traveling there with Mrs. Nagel.

Washington Nagel Department of Commerce and Labor Boston Commercial Club

James W. Scott Files Bankruptcy Petition

Coal dealer James W. Scott of 50 Congress Street filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in the U S District Court listing liabilities of 18569 dollars and assets of 16600 dollars yesterday.

James W. Scott Congress Street United States District Court

New Haven Strike Threat Targets Wage Demands

The trainmen engine men conductors and yardmen of the New Haven road vote to strike after two months of talks with railroad officials over wage conditions. The grievance committee prepared a statement for locals and left New Haven for home.

New Haven Conn Mellen New Haven Road Brotherhoods

Railroad wage dispute over hours and mileage rate

The union says the railroad concedes shortened hours yet blocks earnings of current daily wages by forcing over ten hours due to mileage rates. Long runs remain unchanged. General Manager Higgins delivered the company’s reply, deemed unsatisfactory by the brotherhoods. A final appeal to President Mellen failed due to his absence. Polls will close Saturday, with results likely announced Tuesday and ballots counted Monday.

Higgins Mellen Brotherhoods

Girl 14 Fatally Asphyxiates Self in Kitchen Accident

Marguer ite Anderson, 14, in Portland on March 15, became suddenly ill in her mother's apartment kitchen. In an unsuccessful effort to stand, she turned on the gas stove and suffocated herself.

Portland Marguerite Anderson

Hood's Lotion Promises Soothing Skin Care

Advertisement touts Hood's Lotion as the most soothing healing preparation for hands and face. Claims lasting preference after first use and offers 25 or 50 cent sizes for purchase today.

Hood

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