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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1898
Page
6
Residents along Boston avenues raced to be first on the snow filled streets as the first snowfall drew crowds to sleighs and hired rigs. Hotels along North Beacon Street hosted gatherings while drivers boasted fast pacers and local parks prepared to smooth packed lanes for a brisk winter ride.
A 12 year old identified as Otto Landin of Sutton Street, Roselandale, died after an attempt to extract shotgun cartridges went wrong in the afternoon yesterday. Police say an accidental discharge caused the fatal injury.
An advertiser extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for indigestion liver torpor and blood impurities. The testimony claims it strengthens the stomach liver and nerves and builds strength in weak invalids while warning against substitutes.
Spain agrees to cede Puerto Rico and Guam and the Philippines under the United States peace plan while rejecting some arbitration and principles. The Spanish note says it would accept the American terms to avoid further bloodshed, citing humanity and patriotism.
Senator Quay and codefendants face four indictments alleging misuse of state funds in the People's Bank. Defense lawyers Shapley and Shields file demurrers and a quash motion citing insufficient specifications and lack of unlawful act. Judge Tinl e tter took papers under advisement with no decision date set.
The War Investigation Commission gathers in Boston for a week long New England session at the Parker House starting at 10 this morning. Chairman Mr Dodge of New York arrives today, with ex Governor N A Woodbury General John M M Wilson General James A Beaver General Alexander McCook and Colonel James A Sexton already in the city. Adjutant General Dalton names two potential examinees Mr David Clark and Colonel John F Meash of Springfield, recommended by Herbert Myrick. Association sent Draper of the Volunteer staff noting Dr Herbert J Burrell and others connected to the Bay State hospital ship and Montauk diet kitchen duties.
President John Hi Lee of the Democratic City committee met the nominees for Aldermen and Board of Apportionment at Parker House last evening. All nominees attended and no definite conclusion was reached on how to run the campaign. They will meet again later in the week.
A lively review notes Hotel Topsy Turvy at the Park Theatre and a string of comedies at Bowdoin Square and Tremont. Stars Henry E. Dixey Alice Atherton David Lythgoe headline a cast delivering rapid, lighthearted fun with music and dances. strong supporting turns follow suit.
Bowdoin Square Theatre staged Master and Man to strong crowds with a capable company. Hallett Thompson leads as Jack Walton the hunted engineer supported by a skilled cast including Ke. b. Snader Fanny McIntyre Mamie Gilroy Florence Hale Mollie Stovin and Maurice Carey The production runs this week with matinees daily at a popular price and next week features East Lynne.
Eddie C Bald, famed American cyclist, makes stage bow in A Twig of Laurel at the Grand Opera House Boston. The cast includes Lansing Rowan, FarL Kiser, Tom and Nat Butler with Merton, Fassett and Torreau in notable roles. Gayest Manhattan follows next week.
Arthur's American drama Blue Jeans draws Boston patrons as Castle Square Theatre presents a revival last evening. The house packed with fans praised the production and the theater's commendable efforts.
The Columbia Theatre opened with When Toncon Sleeps receiving standing room and an excellent company. The melodrama features a burning building escape and a Hindoo temple scene with Queenie Carruthers thrilling the audience. Major Malloy returns as drum major in On the Wabash next week, leading Sousa style bands.
A large audience witnessed Shore Acres entering its third and closing week at the Boston Theatre. James A. Herne ends his Shore Acres run as Nathaniel Berry with plans for The Rev. Griffith’s Davenport later in the season. The cast received renewed applause led by Atkins Lawrence George Ek. Henrey William H. Burton Herbert Transburg Belle Theodore Julie A. Herne Jessie Dodd and others. Next up is the New York Casino extravaganza Yankee Doodle Dandy with Seabrooke Jones Wallace Hopper George and Zella.
The Tremont Theatre darkened last evening and Vine Geisha was not performed due to the helin gard. The troupe arrived late and the scenery failed to appear, making the show impossible. Tonight expected to run as scheduled with the opera.
The Hollis Street Theatre reports a packed house for the second week of The Conquerors by Mr. Potter. Audiences praise its story and presentation, with this week’s run continuing through the new December dates.
No performance of Gillette's new play Because She Loved Him So at the Museum last evening due to Edwin Arden falling ill. His role could not be filled in time though Dodson and Ida Conquest were listed for principal parts, with a possible show tonight.
A historic entertainment review praises the Qctoroons led by John W Isham for a season program titled A Penderloin Goon. It highlights wartime flavored sketches, vivandieres costumes, cake walks, water melon ballet and a strong cast including Walter Smart George Williams Fred Douglass and Mae Wells with notable dance and baton routines by the Reese brothers.
A disrupted afternoon at Keith's venue left patrons with an improvised show featuring absent star acts, while the evening rebounded with energetic performances by Hilda Venomius Falke Lemon Kay J G. Koyce and Miss Thomas who sang new numbers and drew multiple encores aided by pianist Frank Barry.
The show features Ray Ja Roy with versatile acts and new character types, McBride and Goodrid as dancers, and Mardo as a funny clown. The Matweef troupe of dancers and acrobats, plus Mason and Forbes, add to the lively revue. A Domestic Cyclone, a stirring farce by Charles Bowser, closes the bill with damaged stage props and a revived old farce vibe.
Bryant Watson's Australian Beau ties burlesque show arrives from New York to packed crowds at the Grand Theatre. The program features twenty five Australian beauties and a dozen comedians along with marquee acts like The Typewriter's Wedding Day and The Duke of Monte Carlo. Also on bill is Thomas and Watson with a farce School and Burton Holmes's Into Morocco lecture series with colored views and motion pictures.
Ben Hicks the tallest man on earth presented himself as a showpiece at Austin Stone's Museum drawing crowds as he walked off display. The piece includes an incident in Louisville where a hotel fire alarm led him to rescue a girl by pulling her from a window sill using her hair as leverage and the girl sends letters of gratitude. Also listed are many acts at the museum and Palace Theatre appearances including Miss New York Jr. and Oppenheimer's burlesque troupe with vivid scenes and top performers.
The Lyceum theatre skipped the matinee as the City Club company was snowbound returning from New York. The evening show drew a packed house with strong applause for the cast led by the City Club troupe and a robust vaudeville lineup including Charland and Searles, Lew Palmer, Sigfried, and Nellie Walters. Next week’s program features the attraction yeyo.
The Music Commission informs holders of tickets for the postponed Municipal concert due to a blizzard that exchanges will be available at Music Hall for the next concert or cash refunds. The rescheduled program will be given next Sunday evening with Dry. Thomas Clifford likely to sing.
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