Destinn Stars in Puccini’s Madame Butterfly at Boston Opera House
Destinn leads a large audience in Puccini’s Madame Butterfly with Jadlowker and Polese in key roles. The critic praises Destinn as a superb singer and magnetic actress, noting strong performances by Swartz and Giaccone, effective chorus, and vivid stage setting under Conti’s spirited conducting.
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Mmy Destinn
Hermann Jadlowker
Giovanni Polese
Puccini
Mme. Butterfly
Boston Opera House
Miss Destinn
Jeska Swartz
Mr. Polese
Miss Destiny
Butterfly
Miss Destini
Jadlowker
Pinkerton
Polese
Miss Swartz
Appeal Brings Aid To Widow In Dorchester
Mrs. Elizabeth McSweeney of 274 Hancock street, Dorchester, widow with six children after her husband was killed by a train, received funeral and financial help from Post readers. Contributions, coal, wood, and groceries arrived from several neighborhoods, with a Roxbury boy sending his $1 savings. The funeral is set for 1:30 tomorrow at her brother-in-law John McSweeney’s home, 20 Roac street.
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Elizabeth McSweeney
Hancock Street
City Hospital
John McSweeney
Roac Street
Dorchester
Roxbury
The
M. A. Follansbee
Monument Square
Charlestown
William C. Murphy
Francis J. Riley
Fort Avenue
Dorchester Avenue
Blue Hill Avenue
Mary Buckley
Mercury in Jail with Davie After Extradition Demand
March 24 report from Rio Janeiro says the American Mercury, who arrived yesterday and demanded Boston broker Robert E. Davie be extradited, assaulted the police chief when refused and is now sharing a jail cell with Davie. Mercury is alleged to have once served in the U S consular service.
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Mercury
Robert E. Davie
Boston
Davie
Curious features in news of the day at Coliseum meetings
W. Glenn Voliva leads an invasion planned for May 14 to hold meetings at the Coliseum in Waukegan. Reports describe a white robed choir wearing hobble and harem skirts with younger members in hobbies and older women in harems. Zion calls the garment Elijah the Second skirt, echoing Dowie.
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Waukegan
Chicago
W. Glenn Voliva
Coliseum
Zion
Elijah
John Alexander Dowie
Anti Forty Five Year Age Limit League Creates Charter
Chicago reports the Anti Forty Five Year Age Limit League receiving a charter. Founders William P. Black and Edward C. Cecil say the group avoids any suggestion that age 50 is not mature and oppose the idea that men are incapacitated at 45.
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Chicago
William P. Black
Edward C. Cecil
Mr. Cecil
Cash Tied to Ankles Found on Dead Man in Swan Creek
The body of a middle aged man, likely N. E. Hilliard of Cygnet, was found in Swan creek Toledo. A roll of $100 lay wrapped around his left ankle under the sock and $80 was around the right ankle, both tucked under the hosiery.
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N. E. Hilliard
Cygnet
Swan Creek
Riverbank finds hint at violent crime near city
Police traced an apparent crime after a purse, empty bill book and blank checks were found on the river bank. The items led investigators to believe a man may have been the victim of thugs.
Union Pacific to Install Soda Fountains on Through Trains
The Union Pacific will add soda fountains in dining cars on all westward and Kansas branch through trains this summer. Assistant General Passenger Agent Murray says ice cream sodas and other drinks will cater to women and children, with fountains available in dining cars at all hours.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Kansas Branch
Union Pacific
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Dexter Bank Murder Mystery Recalled After Charlie Stain Dies
Bangor rugged memory recalls the Dexter Bank case as Charlie Stain dies in Skowhegan almshouse. he claimed his father confessed to Barron’s murder but spoke no more before death. The 1878 vault killing in Dexter, with little cash taken, led to long-ago trials and a historic, disputed confession.
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Maine
Dexter Bank
Skowhegan Almshouse
Charlie Stain
Stain
Barron
John Wilson Barron
Dexter
Somerset County
Norridgewock
Mitchell
Medfield
Mass
David L. Stain
Charlie
Woman Wins $2000 Suit Against Railway Company
A jury in the Superior Civil Court East Cambridge before Judge Wait yesterday awarded Nathalie Osgood of Malden $2000 against the Boston Elevated Railway Company. She alleged injuries from being pushed from the Adams Square station platform onto a surface car on December 28 1907, sustaining leg and internal injuries.
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East Cambridge
Wait
Nathalie Osgood
Malden
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Adams Square
D Howard Thornton Noted Architect Dies at 40
Providence Rhode Island March 24 D Howard Thornton a prominent local architect who designed the Rhode Island building at the St Louis exposition and many public structures and churches in the state died at his home today aged 40 He leaves a widow and three daughters
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R. I
D. Howard Thornton
Rhode Island
Gains 30 Pounds in 30 Days With Protone
An advertisement touts Protone as a flesh builder promising rapid weight gain and muscle development. It claims the product increases nutrition, cell growth, and blood quality, offering a free 0c package and a booklet to prove its effects.
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Protone Company
Protone Bidg
Detroit
Mich
Mary Garden Sings Manon at Boston Opera House Today
This afternoon Mary Garden will perform Manon at the Boston Opera House for the first time in Boston. She is recognized as a leading American artist by Paris critics. Edmond Clement and Dingh Gilly are the other principal singers. Tonight the Boston Opera Company closes its second season with The Girl of the Golden West led by Carmen Melis, Constantino, and Giovanni Polese.
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Boston Opera House
Manon
Miss Garden
Paris
Massenet
Opera Comique
Edmond Clement
Dingh Gilly
Boston Opera Company
Carmen Melis
Constantino
Johnson
Giovanni Polese
Rance
Everett Man Struck by Train At Second Street Crossing
James Wallace, 63, of 144A Waters Avenue East Everett, was hit by the 3 28 express from Lynn to Boston while crossing the Second Street crossing yesterday afternoon. He suffered injuries from which doctors say he is not expected to recover.
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Waters Avenue
East
Everett
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lynn
Boston
Nature’s Mild Laxative Malto-Fruto Promotes Easy Digestion
Gentle laxative described as Nature’s own nonviolent remedy sold in 25¢ and 60¢ tins and via mail order. Ad copy claims it’s fruit like and safe with satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Mentions distributors in Detroit Boston Cambridge and Washington with sample offer and stamps required.
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Benge Bidg
Detroit
Mich
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Ww Co
Washington
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W. B. Hunt Co
Cambridge
Sommer tops airship record with 13 aboard in France
In Mouzon France on March 24 Roger Sommer the French biplanist set an aerobus record rising with 13 passengers weighing 1426 pounds in aggregate. He flew only two thirds of a mile, while Louis Breguet who used a monoplane carried 13 passengers totaling 1315 pounds and flew two miles.
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France
Roger Sommer
Louis Breguet
Douai
Sommer
Breguet
Flower Show Opens Tonight at Mechanics Hall
Wagons and trains bring in flowers evergreens and decorative stock for the National Flower Show at Mechanics Hall opening tonight. Hundreds enter from amateur and professional growers with prizes totaling $12 000. Judging will be this afternoon and winners announced tonight. Governor Foss Mayor Fitzgerald and Representative McCall attend. Exhibition open Sunday to 10 p m with free admission for children 12 and under accompanied by adults. Each day next week highlights a contributing society.
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Foss
Fitzgerald
McCall
Trade Department
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