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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1909
Page
4
The Boston Opera House boxes form two sweeping horseshoes with ground and upper tiers. Boxes are numbered from 1 to 54 with the lowest numbers on the right, and 26 to 54 on the upper tier. subscriptions run three years at 2000 dollars per box per year. Names of box holders are listed in a published drawing by lot.
Boston society discussed Geraldine Farrars attire at a symphony concert. The daring gown with a low V back and diaphanous bodice drew both scandalized gossip and lingering applause as audiences reacted with mixed opinion and continued chatter after her performance.
The corner stone of the new Central Congregational Church Chelsea was laid with a large gathering. The damaged site from last year’s fire will be completed by May. Reading of scriptures and prayers preceded the stone laying. A time capsule included church records by laws and a memorial address of President McKinley.
Richard H Foley of Ward 16 Dorchester a former Ninth Regiment M V M lieutenant was buried with military honors from St Margaret s Church Dorchester The service included prayers by Rev M J Cuddihy and burial at Old Calvary cemetery A large Ninth Regiment Veterans Association group attended with eight pallbearers and honorary bearers Joseph Linehan Captain John H Dunn John J Gill and Dr P H Devine
Dan Tracy, 50, of 108 Walnut Street, was found dying in a room at the Boscobe Hotel in Lynn at 11 pm. Guests smelled gas, forced entry, he was taken to hospital where he died. He left a note alleging his wife and three daughters bore responsibility for his act.
The Boston Opera Company debuts in a Renaissance style house with lavish boxes, loges, and elevators, promising world class scenery and performances. Mme. Lipkowska delays her Boston debut while Alice Nielsen appears as Mimi in La Bohème with Florencia Constantino as Rodolfo. Lakme and extra performances follow as ticket office opens at Tremont Street.
Director Henry Russell announced a slight shift in the inaugural week program. The opera Takme with Lydia Lipkowska will move from Thursday to Friday to honor requests from Giulio Gatti-Cazazza and Arturo Toscanini of the Metropolitan Opera House for Lipkowska to rehearse La Traviata in New York.
Olin Downes notes Ponchielli's La Gioconda as the season opener praised for its striking lurid situations, strong solo parts, a resonant modern orchestra, and a lavish Venusian setting with the famous Dance of the Hours ballet. The review details acts set in Venice and Fusina Lagoon with La Gioconda and La Cieca at center, amid intrigue, betrayal, and a dramatic finale.
Ad promoting Pape's Diapepsin to relieve indigestion and related symptoms within five minutes. Claims food fermentation causes misery and that taking a 22-grain Triangule after opening a 50-cent case can end discomfort fast. Encourages proof of relief and asserts almost instant results.
George A. Howe former mayor of Marlboro died tonight at age 60. He led the city in past years and was a prominent local figure. Funeral arrangements were not immediately announced.
Thousands suffer backache and kidney trouble but Doan's Kidney Pills are claimed to cure permanently. Boston resident T. H. Roberts recounts lasting relief since 1905, noting frequent urine and kidney weakness resolved with the medicine. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. agents in the U.S. Remember the name Doan's.
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