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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1893
Page
4
The death roll grows with two more fatalities in Farmington Connecticut and Toledo Ohio after opponents fall on players in scrimmage. The piece argues regarding football perils and calls for safer measures while noting football is inherently rough but should not kill.
Opinion piece argues Mr Hart crafts a calamity campaign to scare Boston voters into electing him mayor He claims Hart would overspend then borrow to rule within a tax limit if elected The author urges defeat of the candidate noting residents have not welcomed a calamity politician nor a costly plan in city government.
A reading of Hart's acceptance letter shows a critical stance toward nearly all issues with few concrete proposals. The piece notes his defense of his administration as limited by city finances and highlights the alarming net debt reported by the city auditor.
A fragment indicates the two years he served as mayor began after he retired from management. The note emphasizes a post retirement tenure and subsequent leadership period.
The judicial inquiry into the South Boston Toole family deaths concludes the poison was likely cyanide mistaken for sugar. The mother and daughter allegedly died after the accidental ingestion during a home incident, with no clear motive or implicated individuals.
The Republican committee contemplates nominating a large slate for Aldermen and even Mayor to resolve internal envy. It argues a long list would equalize chances, minimize jealousy, and prevent conflicts, suggesting multiple dozen names if needed to satisfy every ambition.
Congressman O Neil chairman of pensions sub committee says no deficiency appropriation likely this year. Pension expenditures expected to fall by about 4 000 000 next year as claims are processed faster than filed. Claims pending reduced by over 75 000 in a year and new filings should not exceed bureau actions, with first payments ending and pension roll stabilizing by the century’s start.
A column notes diverse local scenes including a college bound musician John Brennan, a funeral for Dan Kimball at Mt. Auburn, and the clipper Southern Cross at Constitution Wharf. It mentions Irving-Terry tickets, a New York opening price, and ships bringing flax and Maori gum from Wellington, New Zealand.
In Georgetown locals debate skunk valuations after Judge Tenney fined Rev McCarthy fifteen dollars for smothering a skunk, with talk of higher penalties. The piece notes black and white fur trends, a New York incident involving cat chroming, fly paper makers failing, and a barber mishap over marriage licenses.
Mme. Sarah Bernhardt plans brief Paris absences mainly in summer over four years. Elizabeth Banks aims to sway women workers toward domestic service. Jean Ingelow hosts weekly dinners for twelve discharged London hospital patients. Scott Harrison’s brother gains a Kansas City real estate role. Harrison’s American ties noted. William R. Smith, longtime Botanical Gardens superintendent, reportedly planted over 6 million trees. Captain Magnus Anderson tours St. Louis while his Viking ship travels the Mississippi. Dr. George Macdonald, though ill, nears completing a new novel after a winter in Italy. Henry White, former secretary at the American embassy in London, expects to winter in eastern Europe or Greece.
Hartford Nov 20. Staffordville mills led by Phenix Woollen Riverside Central and Staffordville Woollen reopened last week. Warren Woollen, Mineral Springs, Rowitzer Bros and Smith Cooley shoddy mill set to resume operations this week, signaling improving business.
A Brooklyn society girl offers inventive ideas for table and room florals for dinners teas and receptions. Suggestions include pink orchids in tall silver vases a yellow moss and chrysanthemum display birch bark baskets with nasturtiums and sea shell vessels. Wall and arch accents use wire frames and hanging baskets with moss vines and smilax. A silver wedding bell pours flowers over the couple at a signal. Send favorite cut flowers with a ribbon on engagements.
The Chickering Hall recital by Mme Emma Eames next Thursday in Boston is billed as a gem of the season. Her program features songs from Gounod Pergolese Delibes Saint Seeus A Goring Thomas Tschaikowsky and Schubert. Tickets and programmes are available at Music Hall.
Practical guidance on furnishing an entrance hall with two tables letter trays and a hat-tree for coats and hats. Recommends attractive card trays wall art engravings and etchings, fretwork across long halls, plants colorfully glazed umbrella stands, and a Japanese screen to hide coats and overshoes.
Nat Goodwin starred in Augustus Thomas's In Mizzoura at the Hollis Street Theatre Boston last evening delivering a pathos heavy sheriff role Jim Radburn. The show blends earthy realism with poetic scenes and received strong audience sympathy, while Burr McIntosh Lila Vane Minnie Dupree and others supplied solid support. Goodwin praised American themes and actors as he thanked the crowd for the reception.
The weekly Palace Theatre engagement features Hallen and Hart in Later On. The cast earns strong applause for a reworked musical with new songs. Erie Lacelles Pansy Weed and Miss Ella Wilson star in lively numbers. Tiny Tom of Texas delights Austin scene guests. an odd, brief incident at the museum is noted without detail.
The Park Theatre's eleventh Venus week showcases Nellie Braggins from New Yorks Algerian company as Peep, replacing Fannie Johnston. Braggins impresses with a fine voice while initial reports note her reluctance to tights.
Patti appears tonight in Boston after two years with a program featuring Faust act in costume and a new one act opera Gabrielle written for her by Pizzi and Byrne. She arrived by private car The Coronet and is reported fully recovered from illness.
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