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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1912

Page

13

Bachaus at Symphony Hall Praises Strauss and Beethoven

The Boston Symphony Orchestra under Mr. Fiedler performed the Freischutz Overture and Strauss Domination in a highly praised program. Wilhelm Bachaus gave a lusty Beethoven Emperor Concerto and his bold pacing drew strong audience applause. The review lauds the German folk spirit and Strauss’ mastery while noting tempo disputes and the rapid finale thrills.

Freischutz Beethoven Boston Symphony Orchestra Symphony Hall Wilhelm Bachaus Germany Strauss Rauss Odol R. Fiedler Bachaus

Germania Gains Favor in Boston Opera House Run

The Boston Opera House presented Germania with strong performances by Mme. Cara Melis as Ricke and Giovanni Zenatello as Worms. Critics note spectacular stage play and high musical moments, praising the orchestra and local company. The audience responded with heated anticipation for Marie Louise and her son.

Boston Opera House Mme Cara Melis Ricke Giovanni Zenatello Loewe Polese Worms Veryone Marie Louise Poser Boston Zenatello Blanchart Silli Mares Tavecchia Miss Severoni Amsden

Trustees consider discipline for two Wellesley professors

Trustees of Wellesley college met with a sparse quorum to discuss the recent advocacy of Socialism by Professor Ellen Hayes and Professor Vida Scudder. Action was delayed to the next meeting in about a month, with disapproval indicated and discipline likely then.

Wellesley Wellesley College Ellen Hayes Applied Mathematics Vida Scudder

Officer Saves Child From Fire In East Cambridge

Officer Patten of East Cambridge police rescued 6-year-old Joseph Sette from a fire at his home on Cambridge street yesterday afternoon. The boy, who started the blaze with matches, was enveloped by flames and smoke before the officer entered and carried him to safety. Firefighters extinguished the blaze with little damage.

Joseph Sette Santo Sette Cambridge Street East Cambridge Patten

Lone Woman at Coal Meet

Conspicuous among 200 plus attendees at the Retail Coal Dealers convention is Miss Margaret M. Smith of Skowhegan Maine, one of New England's few women coal dealers. She works with her father Sewell W. Smith and knows every branch of the business. She attended for the experience and enjoyed the sessions. An advertising talk was led by C. H. De Forest, Robert J. Webster spoke on the Canadian Retail Dealers’ work, and Wright Webb of White Auto Company presented an illustrated motor trucks talk. The old officers were re-elected.

Margaret M. Smith Skowhegan New England Miss Smith Maine Coal Dealers’ Association New England Association Sewell W. Smith Ford Hall C. H. de Forest Robert J. Webster Canadian Retail Dealers’ Association Middle Canada Wright Webb White Auto Company

Death of Malden man found in hotel room

A middle aged man registered as John Anderson of Malden a week earlier at the Hotel Royal on Sudbury street was found dead in his bed yesterday afternoon by the hotel clerk. Officials deem death due to natural causes.

John Anderson Malden Hotel Royal Sudbury Street

Great Blizzard Rages The Coast In Severe Storm

A major coastal storm sweeps the region with record winds and heavy seas. Rail and mail services suffer delays while coastal towns report widespread power outages and structural damage to utilities, trees, and buildings.

Death of Representative Cronin Shakes Boston Legislature

The death of Daniel F. Cronin of Ward 18 Boston was announced in the House yesterday afternoon by Representative McGrath. The House adjourned immediately and Speaker Cushing named a committee to attend the funeral.

Daniel F. Cronin Ward 18 Boston McGrath House Cushing

Newport Trains Halted by Three Inch Rainfall

Newport traffic suspended as a wash-out on the New York New Haven Hartford line blocks all service between Newport and Middletown after a three inch rainfall.

Newport R. I New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Middletown

Electric car service cut between here and Stone Bridge after washouts

A heavy downpour disabled lines with five trolley cars derailed near Stone Bridge and Newport. Passengers were safe and transported by taxicabs while crews from the steam and street railways repaired the damage. City streets and outlying roads suffered flooding and extensive cellar inundation.

Here Stone Bridge Bay State Street Railway Company Newport

River Washout Interrupts New York New Haven Tracks at Tiverton

River over the tracks of the New York New Haven Hartford was washed out at Tiverton this afternoon. Passengers were transferred around the washout.

New York New Haven & Hartford Tiverton

Woman Struck by Wind Beside Moving Train at Linden Station

Miss Annie Blumer a student at the State Normal School in Salem living at 101 Oliver street Linden was blown against a moving train by a gust of wind on Linden station platform. The 6 37 train from Boston pulled in as she struggled with her umbrella and she was knocked down bruised on her left side.

Annie Blumer State Normal School Salem Oliver Street Linden Linden Station Beach Street Boston

Plaster Falls Injures Chelsea Woman in Rain

Mrs. Bessie Epstein of 97 Everett Avenue Chelsea was injured when heavy rain loosened ceiling plaster in her kitchen. She was taken to Frost Hospital after the fall. A gas flame caused a fire at 29 Walnut Street in Michael Winer’s home, causing $50 damage.

Bessie Epstein Everett Avenue Chelsea Frost Hospital Walnut Street Michael Winer

Taft to Lay Corner Stone at Nashua Y M C A

President Taft will lay the cornerstone of the new Y M C A building in Nashua New Hampshire during his Tuesday visit and will deliver an address at the Colonial Theatre.

Taft Y. M. C. A. Nashua N. H Colonial Theatre

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