Song Birds Return An Artistic Triumph At Boston Opera
TheBoston Theatre opened its grand opera season with a full house as Maurice Grau presents a star lineup led by Mme Nordica and Mme Schumann-Heink in Lohengrin. The cast included Edouard de Reszke, Jean de Reszke, and David Bispham. Newcomer Mme Schumann-Heink impressed as Ortrud while Herr Muhlmann as herald earned praise. The performance received ecstatic applause and strong crowd engagement, with Tannhauser to follow tonight.
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Boston Theatre
Maurice Grau
Mme
Schumann-Heink
Herr Muhlimann
Mme. Nordica
Elsa
de Reszkes
Jean
Ortrud
Mme. Schumann-Heink
Mme. Olitska
Mme. Brena
Ellis Company
Herald
Herr Muhlmann
Herr Schalk
Tannhauser
Emma Eames
Elizabeth
Notable Audience Attends Praised Vocal Quartet Performance
A large audience fills the venue for a quartet performance praised for its quality. Mrs Maurice Grau watches the crowd from a balcony box while Mr Josiah W Hayden and his wife observe from a stage box, both noted enthusiasts of the production.
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Maurice Grau
Josiah W. Hayden
Notable Boston Names Listed in Local Society Roundup
A long list of prominent residents and families appears in a neighborhood social column. Names include Farnsworth, Klemm, Fox, Lennon, Fessenden, Lee, Grandgent, Lothrop, Gorham, Lowell, Gallison, Littell, and many others spanning Mr. and Mrs. titles to Miss and Dr. roles.
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Robert T. Paine, Jr
B. Porter
H. C. Thacher
B. W. Trafford
Roger Upton
S. Gannett Wells
William Fr. Warden
R. H. White
W. P. Wainwright
M. Wellman, Jr
Mr. H. M. Whitney
Mary D. Wright
W. T. Winslow
L. Emery
British firms astonished as Baldwin delivers engines fast
In London on March 27 it was noted that the Great Northern Railway ordered twenty locomotives from Baldwin Company of Philadelphia with delivery in four months, a pace British builders could not match. American capacity impresses officials, while British firms lose bids on Sudan iron works and bridge contracts.
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Great Northern Railroad Company
Baldwin Company
Philadelphia
H. J. Ivatts
Great Northern Railway
United States
Athara Bridge
Soudon
Soudan
Graduation Ceremonies for Nurses at New England Baptist School
The first graduation exercises for the Training School for Nurses linked to New England Baptist Hospital were held at the Brunswick with 4:30 pm receptions, 5 pm dinner. Lieutenant performances by Herbert Johnson and Maude Richards accompanied the events.
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Herbert Johnson
Maude Richards
Emma A. Anderson
Herbert J. White
Bethany Baptist Church
KE. H. Haskell
Carey W. Chamberlain
Everett D. Burr
Ruggles Street Baptist Church
Bertha M. Griffin
Jeannette McLeod
Rebecca
A. Romkey
Vida EF. Howard
Janet Browne
Boston
Stranger Dresser Rosters Improvised Repairman Steals From Church
A man calling himself to repair church lights at the German Catholic Church on Shawmut avenue gained access to the building and stole $70 from a vestry room. Described as 25 to 30 years old, dark complexion, 6 feet 2 inches, about 170 pounds, wearing check overalls and a dark soft hat, he was allowed inside by the janitor.
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Shawmut Avenue
Deeper Channel to Make East Boston Harbor World Leading Port
East Boston leaders discuss a two tube tunnel and railroad track relocation to deepen channels and boost harbor trade. Officials argue the tunnel, dock project, and transit improvements will enable larger steamers and faster access, with public buildings and rail relocation highlighted as key needs.
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Transit Commission
F. W. Day
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East Boston Gains Funds and Projects Amid Civic Push
The Citizens' Association credited for a series of improvements including an underground tunnel act and a ferry program of 500000 dollars while supporting rebuilding the Chapman school house and announcing a new library. The narrative denies East Boston received nothing and highlights local gains.
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Chapman
Citizens’ Association
Civil service reform referendum debate in state senate
Senate committee members including Hancock Scates and Putnam consider attaching a referendum to a civil service bill. Critics say the current system causes widespread discontent and nagging from the commission. Supporters argue the referendum will let voters decide the law’s fate.
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Jesse Gove
Ty Melvin O. Adams
Ieading Republica
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Wells
Stanley
Whall
Seter
Hancock
Sheppar
Scates
Get
Putnam
Legislature to Hold Annual Love Feast Wednesday Evening
The Legislature plans a 6 o'clock love feast with Democrats and Republicans fraternizing. President Smith of the Senate will preside. Gov ernor Wolcott, Lieutenant Governor Crane, Speaker Bates and leading House and Senate members will speak. Senator Hoar is expected to attend and receive a royal reception.
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Gen Wheeler Coming for Patriots' Day Coffee Party
An adjourned meeting of the committee in charge of the coffee party at St John’s Hall Moon Street Patriots Day eve Tuesday April 18 1899 approved catering chiefs Miss Nellie Desmond Julia Driscoll Margaret Madden Margaret Monahan Mrs Fannie Boyle Mrs Benjamin Sullivan Miss Annie Blackmore and Miss Margaret S Farren Condits Orchestra of fifteen to provide music grand march at 9 dancing until 4 am and rail service after with General Joseph Wheeler expected to visit Boston and be the guest of Congressman Fitzgerald during the stay.
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St. John’s Hall
Moon Street
St. John's Hall
Congressman Fitzgerald
Nellie Desmond
Julia Driscoll
Margaret Madden
Margaret Monahan
Fannie Boyle
Benjamin Sullivan
Annie Blackmore
Margaret S Farren
Condit
Boston Elevated Railroad Company
Joseph Wheeler
Boston
Examiners Club Dinner at Parker House
Eleven members of the Examiners' Club dined at the Parker House with Rev. Francis Tiffany presiding. Professor Charles R. Lannon spoke on "The Scholar, His Ideal and Problems."
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Examiners’ Club
Parker House
Francis Tiffany
Charles R. Lannon
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