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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1897

Page

6

Notable Boston Theatre Weekline Cast Etc for A Ward of France

Klaw and Erlanger bring A Ward of France to the Boston Theatre with a strong cast including Maurice Barrymore Joseph E Whiting Charles Kent Max Figman Stephen Grattan Henry Herman Stephen Wright Emily Rigl Ursula Guernett Una Abell Maude Granger Maude Winter and Mabell Burt. Fiske praises Tess reception at Tremont and rumors of a spring return. Davenport asks viewers for title ideas while Mack songs in An Irish Gentleman at Hollis Street Theatre draw praise.

Hollis Street Theatre Mack Anna Buckley Paris the Park Mary Jane William Faversham Hollis Fred Frear Grand Opera House Frank Daniels Bowdoin Square Austin Frank J. Keenan Grand Theatre Wilson Barrett New York San Francisco Keith's New Jersey Marshall P. Wilder Weber Fields The Howard Cook Sonora Mr. Cook Smith and Cook Miss Sonora Zoo

Lydia Eustis Debuts Before Fashionable Steinert Audience

In the gold and white Steinert hall Miss Lydia Eustis sang a mezzo recital before a stylish crowd, with notable accompanists including T. and Joseph Adamowski Mme Szumowska and Max Zach. The program opened with Brahms string group and featured Faure Stances de Sappho Gounod and Weber among others, drawing bouquets and praise despite initial nerves.

Lydia Eustis Steinerts Messrs. T Joseph Adamowski Mme. Szumowska Max Zach Brahms Adamowskis Czar Czarina Russia Eustis New York T. J. Coolidge France F. R. Sears, Jr Herbert

Hammerstein Fails and Assigns to Phillips

Oscar Hammerstein owner of Olympia Music Hall and Lyric Theatre assigns to Louis J. Phillips. Employees become preferred creditors and will be paid in full within days. Olympia and Lyric close until creditors are arranged. Hammerstein says he is unable to manage and that total indebtedness is about $50,000.

New York Oscar Hammerstein Olympia Music Hall Lyric Theatre Louis J. Phillips Olympia Hammerstein New, York

City power bill setback amid machine control opposition

The bill to centralize city legislative power in machine hands was rejected by about 6000 votes. The Record opposed the move and praised the Post for aiding the effort while other papers backed the change. An ad touts Salvation Oil at twenty five cents a bottle.

Record Post

Malden Woman Charged in Fatal Split Second Shooting

In Malden on November 4 John Connors, 27, was shot twice by his lover Maria Dolan. Connors survived, with wounds from a left ear to the jaw and a back wound. Dolan confessed to police and was held on $2000 bond, later committed when bail defaulted.

Malden John Connors Maria Dolan Connors Post

Reputed couple in fatal shooting on Ferry street

Connors and Mrs Dolan rented a room at 146 Ferry street posing as man and wife. After a quarrel this morning he fired twice. Dolan said to have shot him. Neighbors report her threat to leave without warning and claim she might have planned it.

Hess’s Boston Express Dolan Malden Connors Ferry Street A. J. Gagner

Artist’s Bohemian Divorce Tale From New York Court

In New York's Supreme Court Part III an artist Charles Mytinger and his wife Amy Lee face divorce proceedings. The couple lived in Mytinger's West Twenty third Street studio with friends from the Bohemian circle and three children. Amy Lee testified to the growing rift as Mytinger dated a blonde Daisy Ray, while neighbors recalled their shared social life. The wife seeks freedom and a future with a plain business man, while Mytinger hopes to marry Daisy Ray in fact as well as name. A second case, Sara Dorfman suing Henry Dorfman for separation, featured cruelty claims and emotional testimony. The court reserved its decision.

New York Supreme Court Bohemia Charles Mytinger Upper Broadway Smyth Mr. Mytinger Mytinger Amy Lee Seventh Regiment Myting Sixtysixth Street Central Park Mrs. Mytinger Daisy Ray Broooklyn Miss Ray Dorfman

Miller Charged with Embezzlement in Realty Trust Case

H A Miller faces embezzlement charges for $3060 taken from the Boston Realty Trust Company with dates including December 23 1895. The Roxbury Municipal Court heard the case before Judge Bolster with Gov Harriman counsel for the state and A S Davis E A Bakley for Miller. The defense suggests N P Morse treasurer is the guilty party. Miller admitted handling funds from Morse and Wood Harmon Co receipts totaling $1020 monthly.

H. A. Miller Boston Realty Trust Company Bolster Roxbury Harriman A. S. Davis E. A. Bakley Miller N. P. Morse Wood, Harmon & Co Morse Wodd, Harmon & Co Realty Company

Trade report shows UK imports exceed exports with US led gains

Consul General Osborne reports to the State Department on 189 trade figures for the United Kingdom. Imports rise sharply by 125.6 million with a US excess of 98.99 million. Exports total 1.2007 billion, up 70 million, yielding a 370 million surplus in favor of the United States over 15 years.

Washington Osborne London State Department United Kingdom United States

Liquor Dealers Granted Wednesday Thursday Access

The Board of Police issued an order allowing liquor dealers with business before the board to be received on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The entire board will be in session then. Dealers may call any time to see any commissioner.

Board of Police Police Board

Strike of Cutlery Workers at Goodell Company

Twenty five men in the blade buffing and handle finishing department of the Goodell Cutlery Company in Antrim New Hampshire walked out today after a 5 percent wage cut announced yesterday. Ex Governor D H Goodell is president and nearly sole owner of the firm which has about 260 employees and a 25 year history with no prior labor troubles.

Antrim N. H Goodell Cutlery Company D. H. Goodell

Trial prep for Olive Pecker crew on captain murder

United States district attorney staff close to bringing the case to trial. Assistant District Attorney John H. Casey says hearing will be ready next week. A relative of Captain Nash mentions Herbert Fuller in New York Harbor and possible Boston visit if a new trial is granted.

United States District Attorney’s Office John H. Casey Mr. Casey Nash Herbert Fuller Fuller New York Harbor Bram Barkentine Boston

Savings Banks of Massachusetts Commissioners Business

Public notice dated October 80th 1897 addressed to the Commissioners of Savings Banks of Massachusetts. The item records official business of financial supervision and regulatory action by state authorities.

Commissioners of Savings Banks of Massachusetts

Trustees Verify Trust Statements From International Trust Co

The board of directors of International Trust Company certifies that the foregoing statement has been verified. Directors listed include William Claflin Patrick A Collins Aaron Davis Weld William W Crapo Alonzo N Burbank Thomas F Temple John M Graham Robert M Morse John Hogg Lyman Fighols.

International Trust Company William Claflin Patrick A. Collins Aaron Davis Weld William W. Crapo Alonzo N. Burbank Thomas F. Temple John M. Graham Robert M. Morse John Hogg Lyman Fighols

Market dull with Dominion Coal corner fears rise

The Nov 4 market saw a dull, narrow session with declines and sporadic rallies. Dominion Coal is viewed as cornered yet investors doubt a short interest. Standard Oil affiliates announce a 3 percent quarterly dividend payable Dec 15. Oregon Improvement reorganization calls for installments by Nov 15. American Cotton Oil declares 3 percent semiannual dividend.

Chicago Bears H. O. Havemeyer Francis W. Welch Boston Stock Exchange Hayden, Stone & Co Exchange Homer Goodwin Joseph J. Thorndike Ww. F. Putnam & Co Goodwin & Thorndike Dominion Coal Dominion Standard Oil Company Boston Dominion Coal Company New England Coke and Gas Company New York Union Pacific Denver & Gulf Securities Lawson Butte and Gas Big Weasel Oregon Improvement Reorganization Committee American Cotton Oil Company Pinkham

Market Report Shows Day's Highs and Lows

Official report of sales records the day’s high and low prices along with closing figures, including bids and asks.

Key West CubaDemonstration Against Autonomy

Cuban population in Key West staged a torchlight procession and public addresses at Carlos Opera House to reject autonomy from Spain. Strong resolutions proclaimed opposition with banners reading independence or death and long displays decorated the city.

Key West Fla Acc Spain Carlos Opera House Nadile

Alaska Bishop Nicholas Arrives in Washington in Canonical Robes

Nicholas, Bishop of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands, arrived in Washington from San Francisco and called on President McKinley. He wore full canonical robes of royal purple velvet with a high headdress and a veil, his chest glittering with diamonds and precious stones.

Washington Nicholas Alaska Aleutian Islands Ington Sancisco McKinley DeWollant

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