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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1897

Page

6

Boston Theatre and Music Highlights At Tremont Pop And More

Last evening at the Tremont Theatre Richard Mansfield starred as Baron Chevrial in A Parisian Romance with Beatrice Cameron as Marcelle. Beaux Brummel and Prince Karl are announced for this afternoon and evening. The Temperance Town play draws strong interest at Boston venues this week. Pop concerts feature De Koven and Waldteufel pieces, with large crowds in attendance. Georgia Caine performs The Good Mr Best at the Museum with a risqué encore. Augustin Daly’s The Tempest runs all week at Hollis, except Saturday. Thomas W. Moore dies in New York. Henry C. Miner will manage the Fifth Avenue Theatre house this summer. Mme Herrmann’s palace car has vanished after traveling with an opera company. Ben Snow will receive a testimonial at New Grand next Thursday. Catherine Rober appears in East Lynne with added vaudeville. May Irwin heads toward a tour with Rich Harris backing. Charies J. Rich testimonial stars Kellar the magician next Monday. Kate Claxton shines in The Two Orphans at the Bolumbie. The Banker's Daughter returns to Boston after many years.

Tremont Theatre Richard Mansfield Baron Chevrial Mr. Mansfield Beatrice Cameron Marcelle Beau Brummell Prince Karl Boston George Richards Eugene Canfield de Koven Waldteufel Georgia Caine Mr. Best Mary Miss Caine Hamburg Georgia Augustin Daly Hollis Grace Atwell Music Hall Charley Hoyt Otis Harlan Detroit Thomas W. Moore Fifth Avenue Theatre New York Henry C.miner Mme. Herrmann Jersey City Telegraph Chicago Ben Snow New Grand Yatherine Rober East Lynne May Irwin Theatrical Syndicate Messrs. Rich & Harris J. Rich Kellar Kate Claxton

Drunk for Twenty Years Seeks Help From Anti Jag Remedy

A correspondent credits Anti Jag from Renova Chemical Co. with ending twenty years of drunken habits. He describes loss of friends and money, then recovery after his wife secretly administered the remedy. Available by mail for one dollar with instructions.

Renova Chemical Co Broadway New York

Dramatic Castle Square Show With Lion Tamer Act

The Castle Square engagement promises drama next week featuring Broncho Boccaccio famed lion tamer at the Zoo. The Rossow brothers at the Howard are noted as small yet well proportioned dwarfs. The Guv’nor remains merry, with the Grand Opera House audience enjoying a return to former museum-like flair. Austin & Stone’s patronage continues despite warm weather.

Castle Square Rossow Boys the Howard Guv Grand Opera House Austin & Stone’s

Postmaster Thomas Arrives in Boston to Lead Office

Colonel Henry A. Thomas arrived in Boston after a Nashville trip and Washington stop. He praised Secretary Long and Massachusetts lawmakers, expects to take office by June. He plans to decide on assistant postmaster and private secretary roles and may keep Burnett until July 1. Boston will be his home during his term.

Henry A. Thomas Boston Parker House Weymouth Nashville Tenn Washington Long Lodge and Hoar Sprague Massachusetts Burnett Colonel Thomas Greenhalge Thomas

Queen's drawing room hosts Hay family and American guests

At Buckingham Palace, John Hay's family and several American and British duchesses attended a royal drawing room. Mrs Hay wore pale green satin with emerald sequins, while Miss Hay donned white satin with green chiffon accents. Other attendees included Mrs Chamberlain, Lady Beresford, and Lillian, Duchess of Marlborough.

London Queen's Drawing Room Buckingham Palace Miss Hay Naylor-Leyland Chamberlain

Tea Prices Rise as Market Responds to Duty Bill

The tea market in New York shows renewed activity with price increases after a sluggish prior week. Merchants expect wholesalers to pay the full duty once the bill becomes law, and retail prices will follow. No details on anticipated tea shipments are provided.

New York

Spring Boom Keeps Up In Copper Stocks

The market shows a strong spring boom in copper shares led by Montana and Calumet & Hecla with Montana up to 121 near day’s close. Reports note active shorts covering and bullish talk on Merced and Playa d’Oro while New Haven & Hartford and United States Oil move higher and Old Dominion gains on railroad prospects. Pinkham reports rail and mine activity fueling optimism.

Montana Ro Ee Calumet & Hecla Kidder and Higginson Merced New York A. P. Heinze Montana Ore Purchasing Company Butte Heinze Lindsay District Court of Montana Boston & Montana Company Washington Boston Canada Ane John W Belcher Curtis Clark Arnceld Arnold New York, New Haven & Hartford United States Old Dominion Pinkham

Boston Stock Exchange Daily Official Report

May 11 official report notes day high and low prices as well as closing prices, with bid and asked figures. The summary reflects the exchange's price activity for the day.

Miscellaneous stock exchange prices listed by Wilson Fay Co

Sales figures from Wilson W Fay & Co record various stocks including National Tube Works Port Wayne Electric Summit Br Reece Batopilas Mining Morley Button Sewing Gold Coin Mines and Catalpa Mining with price quotes and lots of 10 or 100 shares.

Miscellaneous Stock Exchange Wilson W. Fay & Co State Street National Tube Works Vose Folge Finish Seoedenceeeses van Choate Electric Com Santa Rita Bewaowieverss Napa Quicksilver Peesebsetsi Eisss Ee Port Wayne Electric Summit Br. R. Reese S San Diego Land Oxea Batopilas Mining

Market letter forecasts equities and picks for investors

Our latest market letter outlines stocks expected to advance and others likely to decline. It also gives opinions on Atchison Manhattan Louisville Tennessee Coal and Iron M K T Preferred and Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf for investors and speculators. A copy is mailed upon application. Corey Milliken Co Bend and Stock Brokers Boston.

Atchison Manhattan Louisville Tennessee Coal & Iron K. T. Preferred Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf

Boston Superior Court lists and jury sessions summary

The Middlesex Superior Court in Cambridge lists numerous cases for jury and special sessions including Engs, Boston, Norcross, West End R R, N Y N H R R, and others. It covers jury waivers, divorce lists, and contract actions with multiple parties and defendants named, noting trial adjournments and ongoing hearings.

Standard Brass Co Wigneron West End St. Ry Newman Hillman Als Lowell Richardson J. Court Lst

Along the Water Front

Dense fog delays shipping at Boston harbor with two mishaps and long delays. The Allan steamer Scandinavian anchors midstream then resumes voyage. The Beverly fishing schooner Boyd and Leeds runs ashore but is floated off unharmed. The Amelia G Ireland and Escort run ashore but are freed by tug support. A giant mackerel catches attention at Long Wharf. Yachts prepare for season with America, Sylvis, Acteon, and Restless undergoing fitting out. Passengers on ferries observe four master schooner designs in the harbor. The Palmer and the Gypsum Emperor are shown to travelers. the Palmer measures 182 tons net. The bark Orar bound for Boston from Sydney, and the whale ship Gazier, three weeks out, are reported.

Allan Scandinavian Glasgow Boston Andelsea Beverly Boyd Leeds Degen Elsie Long Wharf Chatham America B. F. Butler James H. Reid Atlantic Works Dixon Sylvis Acteon Rowe's Wharf R. S. Pettengill Restless Craigie’s Bridge Marblehead Emil Saxon North End Nova Scotia Bath Frank A. Palmer Palmer William A. Grazier Provincetown Orar Sydney N. S

Novel Plea In Superior Court Prompted Probation Offer

Stephen McIver pleading idle and disorderly to be placed on probation asked to go to New Hampshire on the 7 o clock train. Judge Hardy granted the probation opportunity. Herman Kock received five months at Deer Island for non support. Peter Gilbride claimed first offense and large family and asked to be freed. sentenced to one year on Deer Island after admitting taking the wrong horse by mistake.

Stephen McIver Superior Criminal Court New Hampshire Hardy Herman Kock Jeer Island Peter G'lbride Lowell

City Wins Damages Case Over Boston Sidewalk Fall

In Superior Court before Judge Gaskill on Feb 15 1895 Margaret Leahy sought damages from the city of Boston for a fall on uneven ice opposite 79 Kendall street. The court ordered a verdict for the defendant with John P. Leahy representing the plaintiff and Assistant Solicitor Hudson for the city.

Superior Court Gaskill Margaret Leahy City of Boston Kendall Street John P. Leahy Hudson

First Jury Session Civil Cases in Suffolk Superior Court

In the Civis Courts Suffolk Superior Court first jury session Judge Hopkins presiding lists cases including Manning versus Boston Jee atiter Moseley Gitzer versus Swan Vreedman McCarthy versus Boston Wells versus West End Sanborn versus French Meehan versus Boston Udovin versus Boston Foster versus Boston Maine Railroad Ballance versus Boston Graussman versus Crowley Connell versus N Y N H R R Monohan versus same Martin versus Boston and Maine Baker versus Old Colony R R Sexton versus Allen Peabody versus Liverpool L Glo Be Ins Curtis versus Boston and Maine R R MecCarrell versus Sawyer.

Manning Boston Jee Atiter Moseley Gitzer Swan Vreedman Gunn N. Y N. H H.R. BR Ballance Graussman Crowley T. Eene RR Waxer West En Connell Va H.R. R Same Hog—Monohan Ve Martin Va Boston & Maine F. R Baker Va Old Colony R. le Sexton Vy. Allen Peabody Liverpool L. & Globe Ins. Co Flaherty West Poo Bibeley Ve. Seavey Curtis Boston & Maine R. R MecCarrell Sawyer Magon C. J Kerguson Boston Gas L. Co Fitzgerald Nickersop Ve Nickersom

Shipping News Mini Almanac May 12

Arrived ships and barges listed with origins from New York Philadelphia Boston and points in between. Vessels Brookline Bay State Ceylon and Gypsum Emperor among others reported with cargoes and tows under various owners and captains.

Brookline Hopkins Port Antonio Jam Delaware Ingram Jacksonville Charleston D. C Herman Winter Nickerson New York Bay State Showman Portland Penobscot Ingraham Bangor City of Gloucester Godfrey Gloucester Ings Catawissa Taylor Philadelphia Brookside Mahanoy Rattlesnake Merriam Taurus O'Brien Aneeka G Ireland Knapp Khayenne N. J Somer and Escott Victorian Liverpool Deddington Grindstone Island N. B Manhanset Baltimore Herbert Rice Mereghan N. S Hattie P Samoa River Muriel Bear River C. J. Colwell Heather Bell St. John Sandalphon Weymouth Ellen M. Golder Kennebec Marcus Edwards Green's Landing Arthur Clifford Sachem Scandinavian Glasgow Halifax Yarmouth H. F. Dimock Tamaqua Wrestler Marguerite Nottingham Wilkesbarre Salem Catawissa Knickerbocker Woodward Abrahams Buckler Silas McIon Rockland Mary Lee Newton Calais Herman F. Kimball Rockport Chester R. Lawrence, Co Bessie Glace Bay Arichat C. B Andrew Burnham Tignish P. E W. Kck. Smith Saulnierville

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