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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1895

Page

5

Lawyer Hyacinth Ringrose Wins Major Philadelphia Inheritance Claim

Fall River dispatch reports lawyer Hyacinth Ringrose and his father the Rev George Ringrose pursuing a claim to Thomas Walker's estate. They project a return within six to twelve months with real estate and Baldwin Locomotive Works stock potentially valued from 90000 to 1200000 dollars.

Fall River Hyacinth Ringrose Philadelphia Imeets George Ringrose Ringrose Phila H‘s Thomas Walker Walker America Baldwin Baldwin Locomotive Works Alker Seventh Eighth Ninth Thomas Ringrove England Westminster Presbyterian Church Thomas Ringrose Almonte Canada George Mise Walker Fred N. Charrington John Wanamaker George Ringrosen Europe Hi Oround F. OH G. Sohneon Quaker City Bluebaker and Brosius Thomas Issie Thig Union George Ringvose Wanamaker Hyacinth

Two Town Meetings in Dedham on One Evening

Dedham held two special meetings in Memorial Hall tonight with $1800 for fire department, $500 for care of the poor, and $200 for printing costs. A plan to buy land on Bussey Street for an engine house faced votes and debate, with $8000 authorized for land but moving the old engine house deferred. The town postponed widening Boyden's Square and granted a right of way through the town poor farm to the Norfolk Central Street Railway Company.

Dedham Hose Company 8 East Dedlia Bussey Street Edgar Harding Boyden's Square Norfolk Central Street Railway Company

Seven Convicts Escape Pratt Mines in Alabama Night

Seven prisoners overpowered a guard at Pratt mines Birmingham Alabama and escaped using a saw to cut through a partition early in the night. Burt Thrasher led the group and seized a guard’s gun before fleeing with six other convicts. Thrasher previously faced a long term sentence for a Walker County killing.

Birmingham Ala Pratt Mines Burt Thrasher Walker County

Leprosy Case Reported in New York City

Dr. Warsaw of the Bureau of Contagious Diseases reported a case of leprosy in Vito Daise a house painter on Cherry Street. Daise was sent for medical care as the condition was described as a thoroughly developed instance.

New York Warsaw Burgha Vito Daise Cherry Street Daise

Fragmentary 1M Indian Territory note yields sparse names

Fragmentary OCR text from Indian Territory mentions a noble officer and references cattle and a figure named Gowiward. Details are unclear, unreadable, and no complete events or entities can be established from the readable fragments.

Zaconnr Indian Territory Snow

Parish Reunion of the Church of the Assumption in East Boston

Parishioners gathered at Lyceum Hall East Boston for a parish reunion with a large turnout despite bad weather. Father Cassin praised the parish’s twenty five year growth and dedication while Chairman Conry welcomed attendees. Dancers led by W E Burke and Thomas Arthur, plus many guests including John H Sullivan and others, enjoyed bagpipes reels and jigs in Armory Hall.

Church of the Assumption Lyceum Joseph A. Conry Committee of Arrangements Father Cassin Stmner Street F. Otter Gibbins Tive Leary John Douglass S . Crete J van Tyro Aly T. C Winston Pit Hue Joseph” Hastiett Bea Hee Cody Isa Anntie O Justa Fullborn Josie Mar Mins Linsie Ie. McLaughlin

A P A Were Winners Lowell Municipal Nominates Miller

The Republican municipal convention nominated Joseph Miller a prominent grain merchant for mayor by 77 of 144 votes. Miller claims not to be an A P A member but is their accredited candidate though anti A P A Republicans oppose him. Mayor Courtney is expected to again seek the office. Alderman nominees include Snyder Shaw Pevey Johnson LeBlanc McAlvin How Wilson Fleming.

Lowell Joseph Miller Miller Order Courtney Alderman Snyder Ira E. Shaw James A. Pevey Byron W. Johnson Alfred Leblanc John H. McAlvin Charles G. How John G. Wilson Fred J. Fleming

Educational influence of the national horse show noted

The New York Herald reports that horse shows educate buyers to judge quality over color, with dealers asking only the color question in early days. Andrew J. Welch of New York is cited as a premier judge whose praise often signals exceptional horses, including road mares and road drivers.

NEW York Herald OF Toford Cornelius Fellowes Mr. Fellowes Bowerman Andy”. Welch E. de Cernea Welch Mr. Welch Bermude Girl Migs ‘Bowerman Boston New York Millionaire Straits Tle KR Read Penn America Andrew J. Welch New Or

Philadelphia firm pledges gold shipment to government reserve

In response to Secretary Carifale's call for gold, a leading Philadelphia dry goods house plans to ship one dollar of gold to the Treasury, hoping to spur other businesses to follow suit and bolster the government's gold reserve.

Philadelphia Carifale Treth

President and officials decline to attend Philadelphia event

Washington reports President Cleveland and Secretaries Lamont and Herbert will not attend the Philadelphia commerce event, with no plans to be present tomorrow.

Washington Cleveland Lamont Herbert Philade Commerce

Pudd'nhead Wilson at Tremont Stirs Boston Crowds

Tremont Theatre patrons enjoyed a Boston debut of Pudd'nhead Wilson with Frank Mayo in the title role. Strong supporting cast including Frances Graham, Arnold Daly, and Frank Campeau contributed to a charming WASP era melodrama with prologue thumbmark theory and two babies mix-up. The production promises two-week engagement with no Wednesday matinee.

Tremont Theatre Pudd’nhead Wilson Frank Mayo Boston P Jay Star Mark Twain Mr. Mayo Pudd’nhead Pudd'nhead Mayo Hose Davy Crockett New York Frances Graham Rowy Miss Graham Arnold Daly Frank Campeau Eleanor Moretti Roxy Frank B. Aikin Emmett C. King Adolph Kohauber George Halston Newton Chiswell Lucille Laverne Pudd'nhead Wilson Tremont Nev

Carmen at Castle Square Theater Faced Mixed Review

Last night Castle Square presented Bizet's Carmen with Clara Lane in the title role and Mr. Murray as Escamillo. Lane captured the spirit with force but often missed pitch and faint lower notes. Murray delivered the famous To reador gong and showed stage presence, though his voice remains limited in range, affecting the aria's impact.

Columbia Jack Mason Jack Osborne Cotton King Mason Dominick Murray James Shillinglaw Rosajle ‘Knott Drayson Rose Beaudet Kitty Shall Eda J. Heron Benjamin Pper Bizet Castle Square Clara Lane Mr. Rose Murray

Gillette's Too Much Johnson Draws Citywide Audiences

William Gillette's Too Much Johnson dominates Boston theater at the Museum with unprecedented demand. Audiences fill the house from opening to closing, forcing the orchestra to be placed under the stage for every performance. Tickets are sold out through Thanksgiving Day as the show runs beyond.

William Gillette Boston Johnson

Pican nny and Watermillion at Hoyt’s Park Last Week

Ous arlan continues singing the popular Pican nny and Watermillion in A Black Sheep at Hoyt’s Park as the run ends with a Thanksgiving matinee making nine farewell performances. Next week Roland Reed debuts in The Politician while Joseph Waters and the A Black Sheep company perform a new song A Simple Plain Gold Band with lyrics by John J Mc Nally and music by Theo Bendix.

Ousarlan Hoyt the Park Roland Reed Joseph Waters John J. McNally Theo Bendix

Burmah Ends Fourth Month at Boston Theatre

Miss Henrietta Crosman as Norah Hanlan captivates in Burmah. Cooper Cliffe and James Wilson shine as Captain Chandos and Lord Avondale. Stunning scenery and eastern warfare scenes draw praise. A silver souvenir will be given to every lady for the 100th performance. Thanksgiving matinee and evening shows scheduled.

Boston Henrietta Crosman Norah Hanlan Captain Chandos Sand Lord Avondale Cooper Cliffe James Wilson

Last week of Northern Lights opens at Bowdoin Square

The Bowdoin Square Theatre hosts the last week of Northern Lights with a strong Boston reception. Harkins and Barbour bring fresh features to the stage and a capable company delivers solid performances led by William Courtleigh as John Swiftwind with Grace Atwell and Leslie Leign in key roles. The closing act stirs high excitement. next week Worcester and Lowell host The Twentieth Century Girl at Bowdoin Square.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Boston Messrs Harkins Barbour William Courtleigh John Swiftwind Grace Atwéll Leslie Leigh Clarence Handysides Harry Mills Worcester Lowell Bowdoin Square

May Irwin to Return in The Widow Jones at Hollis Street

Boston audiences who packed the theatre last fall faced disappointment as The Widow Jones drew crowds but left many unsatisfied. Miss May Irwin will reprise her role in John J. McNally's comedy, opening a return Boston engagement at Hollis Street Theatre next Monday evening with seating gates opening this morning.

Boston May Irwin John J. McNally Hollis Street

Educated elephants headline Keith's crowd both shows

Lockhart's troupe of educated elephants wowed a packed Keith's audience with graceful dancing, table repast, pyramids, and a comic routine. The program balanced high feats with strong acts as Stack and Milton delivered a stellar horizontal barn display and Willie Russell sang new tunes. The Eliott family, seven members, offered a further exhibition.

Lockhart Keith Stack Milton Willie Russell Eliott

Metropolitan stage show features many acts

A varied program showcases Hines and Remington and the New York Bow girl and boy, Pete Baker in a Dutch monologue, Latell a leading musical comedy artist, Professor Atyt, Spence and Sartelle, and Mine Sartalie with crayon sketches of historical figures, along with Silver and Sparks, Fitzgerald and Kelly, Howard and Sinclair, the Harbecks, and the Mimic Four among about a dozen acts.

Hines Remington New York Metropolis Pete Baker Latell Atyt Spence Sartelle Sartalie Silver and Sparks Fitzgerald and Kelly Howard and Sinclair Harbecks Mimic

Immense holiday vaudeville bill at the Howard eye

The Howard theater presents a vast holiday week show featuring Troja a versatile star. Cushman and Holcombe in a bold act. the Ducrows midair stunts. Misa Mabel Hudson singing sweetly. Leavitt and Novello juggling with fresh tricks. Minnie Cline returning to applause. Whitten sisters as Coney Island queens. O'Brien and Buckley eccentric musical act. Delmore and Crouch acrobats. Gilbert Sarong in The Giddy Girl. Bessie Gilbert the premier cornetist. The Edisons musical act. Carrie Tutein in new costume with popular ballads. many other acts including a 12 hour Thanksgiving Day marathon starting 10:30 am.

Howard Eye Troja Cushman Holcombe Howard Ducrows Misa Mabel Hudson Leavitt Novello Boston Minnie Cline Whitten Coney Island O'Brien Buckley Delmore Crouch Gilbert Sarong Bessie Gilbert Edisons Carrie Tutein Vera Nobrige Darling Sisters Lydia Pierce May Walsh Grace Milburn Miles Perkins Beautiful Octoroon Kittie O’ Neal Florrie West Howard Comedy Company Kiralty Bignoritas Rose Gauthier Miles Virgie Arnold Aimee Muller

Zero and the Pole Spectacle at Palace Theatre

A burlesque spectacle titled Zero combines comedy, burlesque and ballet in a North Pole setting at the Palace Theatre. Immortal characters endure heat and cold as the elaborate scenery and electrical effects unfold. The plot follows a wealthy Irishman seeking the Pole with acts from Foster and Lewis Curren and Quigg among others.

Palace Theatre Corps.de Ballet Ia Origia Ole North Pole Manhattan Athletic Club New York Foster and Lewis Curren Quigg Charlies. Banks Monroe Sisters Florence Edwards Girls of Company

Female rowers and strongmen dazzle at Austin & Stone's Museum

Interest grows in the female rowing event as trials unfold with dramatic displays. Sandow style feats by Yucca draw big crowds, lifting 160 pounds, holding a 20 pound man with teeth, and breaking chains. Also featured, Emery's The Two Orphans with Miss Dallas and Miss Addison-Cuft delivering standout performances to packed audiences.

Austin Stone’s Museum Sandow Helrose Mane Jones Taggart Sheribroke Aes John J. Lord Kate Dallas St the Grand Museum Emery Dallas Henrietta Lora Addison Cuft Louise Ae Ee Frochard Ae Mpasee Panies de Lin

Notable cast and acts in the exhibition program

Frank Drumier excellent De Vaudrey and Frederic Murray as Pierre drew praise. Other performers included Migs Cora Will Yan Dwinell Mark Ellsworth J W Walsh and Park Hughes. A strong specialty program featured the tee as tee wahnas and Wooda mie Wea Leona Lewis William De Bar Rank Os Onno Travila The Duchess the cleverelephant and the big menagerie as striking drawing cards.

Frank Drumier de Vaudrey Frederic Murray Pierre Migs Cora Will Yan Dwinell Mark Ellsworth J. W. Walsh Park Hughes

Nickelodeon Week Feature Draws Big Crowds At Low Price

Manager Dunn presents an immense Nickelodeon show with crowds daily in curio halls and theatre. The program includes archery by young ladies in costumes, a bag-punching contest featuring Mtulin and Smith, the Rooster Band, Miss Lulu May, ventriloquist Merdo, Qokle homa Bill, Prairie May, Higgins brothers’ company, and nightly minstrels led by Tom and Lottie Waters plus the Lynott sisters and others.

Dunn Nickelodeon Curio Halls Bob Joe Mtulin Joe Smith Rooster Band Lulu May Magnetic Wounder Merdo

Sam T. Jack’s Creolea magnetizes Lyceum crowd

A Lyceum show by Sam T. Jack’s Creolea drew strong attendance yesterday. Performers included Senorita Margarita Los Oros the Cuban nightingale, Florence Hines in male impersonations, Goggin and Davis in Arab tumbling, Irving Jones, Bob Cole and Stella Wiley, banjo comedians Smith and Johnson, and crack buck and wing dancers of the South.

Lyceum Sam T. Jack Creolea Senorita Margarita Los Oros Florence Hines Goggin Davis Irving Jones Bob Cole Btella Wiley Smith and Johnson South

Crystal Maze at Tremont Street To Be Guided Tour Tomorrow

The Crystal Maze at 169 Tremont street in Boston is a popular amuse­ment sight for locals and visitors. It will close to the public from 3 to 4 p.m. tomorrow for a guided inspection by Miss Olga Nethersole and her party. The maze opens on Thanksgiving Day from 9 a.m. to midnight.

Tremont Street Boston Olga Nethersole

Kneisel Quartet Steams Through Second Association Hall Concert

Last evening’s Kneisel Quartet performance at Association Hall on Boylston Street drew heavy attendance despite a storm. The program featured Beethoven, Brahms, and Mozart with rich, masterful interpretations as the audience praised the ensemble and noted the disruptive railroad and electric plant noises filtering into the hall.

Association Hall Boylston Street Diana Pourtau Arthur Foote Boston Knesset Pereiat

Dorchester Ladies Aid Society Stage Benefit at Bijou Theatre

Dorchester branch members of the Young Ladies' Aid Society presented a dramatic program at the Bijou Theatre to aid the Consumptives' Home. Amateurs acted in Always Intended The Champion of Her Sex and Poor Pillicoddy with strong support from Miss Ida Benfey and Miss Potter. Beethoven Club contributed musical numbers, and Mr Heindt filled in for the ill Mr North.

Dorchester Young Ladies’ Aid Society Pillicoddy Thomas Giblin John Emery Muddle Lee Ida Bensey Boston Miss Benfey Beethoven Club Munic Hall Mr. North Heindt Symphony Orchestre

Paderewski to Give Final Boston Recital This Season

The recital at Music Hall next Saturday will be Paderewski’s last Boston appearance this season and likely his final performance in the city. His coming month tour is booked through Europe in spring, and he plans to retire from the concert stage at season’s end.

Paderewski Music Hall Reece Boston Europe

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