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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1892

Page

5

Two New Opera At Boston Theatres Next Week

Boston theatres announce new operas and acts for next week. Mr Digby Bell appears as Jupiter and Spurius Cassius in a lavish Globe Theatre production with Pandora and a strong cast including Laura Joyce Bell. Columbia Theatre showcases The Sportsman by William Lestocq and Go Won Go Mohawk in The Indian Mail Carrier with daily matinees. Linus the horse remains at Austin & Stones. Agatha reaches fifty performances at the Boston Museum with an extra Columbian Day matinee.

Digby Bell Boston Globe Theatre Jupiter Harry 8. Smith Julian Edwards Palmer’s Theatre York Philadelphia Mr. Bell King of the Gods Spurius Cassius Laura Joyce Bell Pandora Sorling Louise Sontagen Porting Company Ontz Josephine Knapp Sue Columbia Theatre William Lestoca Les Jane Joseph Holland Charles Abbe M. A. Kennedy Georgie Drew Barrymore Linus Austin & Stone’s Eodemus Neta Eeak Mammoth Sts Boston Museum Mr. Field Digby Bell Opera Co Eugene Tompkins Denman Thompson New England Old Homestead

Dances and stages new acts at Bowdoin Square Theatre

Charles of France not a good time, Charlie stay longer. La Regalancita dances charm audiences as Miss Bonnie Thornton sings topical songs. R Shewell's Shadows of a Great City to open next week with new scenery including Blackwell's Island prison panorama Harbor Hell Gate Harlem river boat house and banker’s mansion vaults.

Charles France Charlie la Regalancita Bonnie Thornton R.shewell Bowdoin Square Theatre Blackwell’s Island New York Harbor Hell Gate Harlem River Banker's Mansion

Dramatic Week At The Grand Pera and Boston Theatres

A busy week of stage attractions fills Boston venues next week led by My ack at the Grand Opera House under Walter Sanford with last season’s cast. Also Fadette premieres at Tremont Theatre by Henry Mapleson, Urania at Tremont, Sefton and Watson’s two extravagant novelties at Palace, Howard Athaneum screens Eagle's Nest, Lyceum Comny continues The Grey Mere with White Roses, plus a special matinee on Friday Oct 21.

Car! Rosa England Boston Tremont Theatre Henry Mapleson Opera Company Laura Schirmer Phillips Tomes Arthur Seaton Arles H Rén Irene Jerome Emma Blanchard Signor Tomasi Lyceum Comny Hollis Street Theatre Tonnent Annie Pixley Henry Mapleson Opera Co

Palace and Lyceum Concerts Highlight Weekend Music

The program lists Georgie Dean Spaulding harpist and a grand orchestra under John J. Braham and E. E. Rice with Sunday night as composers night. Also tomorrow at Palace Theatre features George Fitzgerald Nellie Stohn and others, while Lyceum Theatre hosts Billy Jerome Sheubert Male Quartet Essie Graham Miss Minnie J Gaul who has Halifax visit and piano recitals. Anna Eva Fay to demonstrate materializing phenomena at Grand Opera House.

Georgie Dean Spaulding la Regalancita Marvel Bonnie Thornton Marion van Buren Thomas G. Clifford E. P. Beckett Jacques Benavente John J. Braham E. E. Rice Mr. Rice Palace Theatre George Fitzgerald Nellie Stohn Lyceum Theatre Billy Jerome Sheubert Essie Graham Minnie J. Gaul Blue Hill Avenue Halifax Mss Gaul Anna Eva Fay Grand Opera House

Whiskey for the Hus Two carloads of Cutter whiskies shipped to Boston

Two carloads of J. H. Cutter whiskies are shipped monthly to Boston. The old fashioned Kentucky whiskies are praised for purity and delicate flavor, a favored tonic for invalids, with the Boston market absorbing shipments from coast to coast.

J. H. Cutter Boston Atlantic Pacific Coast Kentucky

A WEW RUPTURE CURE

Dr Parker offers a rupture cure after long study claiming cures without discomfort. Dorchester resident E W Griggs reports two ruptures cured after months under his care at 373 Columbus avenue. Numerous other patients said cured.

Dr. Parker Columbus Avenue

Ward 16 caucus selects chairman and three candidates

The Ward 16 Democratic caucus at Franklin schoolhouse last evening chose Thomas J. Kelly as chairman and Timothy Hooley as secretary. Three candidates contested the race Isaac Rosnosky John L Murphy and James F Moran with Rosnosky receiving 309 votes Murphy 296 and Moran 147.

Old Franklin Thomas J. Kelly Timothy Hooley Isaac Rosnosky John L. Murphy James F. Moran Rosnosky Murphy Moran

Tragic Night Ends In Pond Death Near Woodlawn Cemetery

Augustus Lindquist a 24 year old Swedish tailor's helper vanished for days after leaving with a stranger in Boston. He was found drowned with head submerged in a pond behind Woodlawn Cemetery Everett. Police deem death accidental with no signs of violence. Witnesses say he may have been drugged before losing his money and possessions.

Woodlawn Everett Augustus Lindquist John Stevenson Lindquist A. J. Currier Stevenson W. H. Chapman Currier

Columbus Memorial Parade Chief Marshal Announces Appointments

The Office of Chief Marshal at 258 Washington Street names Chief Aid Colonel Fred Bogan and lists division chiefs and aides for the October 21 Columbus Memorial Parade. Details on division counts, formation places, routes, and start times to follow in later orders.

Washington Street Columbus Memorial and Celebration Committee Aid Fred B. Bogan Edward Riley Hanley Jeremiah G. Fennessey John F. Fitzgerald John H. Buckley Bryant J. Sweeney J.J. Hartnett Martin Scanlon Francis Turnbull Daniel S. Harkins T. B. Shea T. Mara John W. Mealey B. Lamb Thomas Sullivan T. F. Walsh Robert Cox Joseph McLaughlin Hugh Oe K. J. Gorman Harvey N. Collison James J. Pastene Thomas H. Brannon N. F. Mondello M. H. Sagan L. H. Sullivan James O'Rourke William N. McKenna Matt Walsh W.S. McNary James J. Costello J. W. Fogarty D. H. Morrissey C. Fay Thomas H. Devlin Michael Carroll William A. Dunn F. X. Carr Daniel L. Prendergast J. M. Galvin Edward A. McLaughlin William D. Crohan Joseph Ryan Eugene Donnelly Matthew Walsh

Fatal fall claims Mrs. Nelson after rooftop walk

Mrs. Mary Nelson, 61, living at 12 Hanover Street, died last evening after slipping on a roof path between Nos. 12 and 8 Hanover Street. She fell about forty feet to the brick walk and was found in the alley. Medical examiner notified.

Mary Nelson No. 12 Hanover Street Nelson No. 8

That New Comet Observation At Harvard Observatory

The Harvard College Observatory reports the faint comet photographed by Professor F. E. Barnard at Lick Observatory in San Francisco. On Oct 13 at 638 Greenwich mean time its position was right ascension nineteen hours thirty three minutes thirty six seconds and declination north twelve degrees thirty three minutes with a daily motion of plus one degree forty one minutes and south thirty three minutes.

Harvard College Observatory F. E. Barnard Lick Observatory San Francisco

Deaf inventor H A Wales to visit Boston

Bridgeport Connecticut resident H A Wales, known for his Sound Discs device, will visit the Quincy House Monday and Tuesday next week. His work restoring hearing has drawn medical interest, offering opportunities for those with defective hearing to learn about his method.

H. A. Wales Bridgeport Conn Quincy House Boston

Night of Hoodlums and Noise on the Common

A fragmentary satirical scene describes dozens of youths aged 12 to 17 gathering with a torch, a dilapidated home made transparency, a drum, and a cracked tin whistle. They form columns, parade under a shadow leader, and produce loud, disordered effect. The piece notes the crowd’s claim of success and dismisses spectator opinion.

Annexation debate stirs Quebec as MacDonald dismissed

E A MacDonald once in Boston advocating Canada’s annexation to the United States is now a polarizing figure after dismissal from militia service. In Quebec the move sparks talk of annexation support and government overreach, with MacDonald cited as a martyr and predictions of officers endorsing annexation forthcoming.

Montreal E. A. MacDonald Boston Canada United States Dominion Militia Department Quebec MacDonald

Color Line Sparks Nominations in Congregational Council

Minneapolis Oct 14 The morning session reports a provisional three year committee for the next term and the council endorses it. The credentials committee says white Alabama association reps should not be admitted to the colored association’s council. A five member committee will report later as the color line debate continues.

Minneapolis Congregational Council Committee On B. Capen G. H. Wells H. A. Hazen Arthur Little W. H. Moore S. B. Forbes A. H. Quint J. G. Merrill H. A. Hill J. M. Sturtevant M. W. Montgomery

Colonel Shepard Testifies On Brooklyn Swindle Case

Colonel Elliott F. Shepard of the Mail and Express testified before the grand jury in New York on a subpoena regarding Count Eugene Mitkiewicz accused of swindling Robert L. Tomes of Brooklyn out of 1750 dollars. He noted the grand jury evidence is secret. Assistant District Attorney Lindsay said no indictment details would be released until arraignment.

New York Elliott F. Shepard the Mail and Express Eugene Mitkiewicz Robert L. Tomes Brooklyn Shepard Lindsay

Was He Murdered Providence Trains Claim

Aged citizen W A Barker was found on the track near East Greenwich early this morning with fatal injuries. Last seen at 5 PM yesterday walking toward East Greenwich from Davisville, he is believed to have been struck by a train. Barker, 83, unmarried, valued at about $100,000, authorities pursue details.

W. A. Barker East Greenwich Davisville

Martin Returns to Democratic Fold in Virginia

Washington Oct 14 Colonel George A. Martin of Norfolk County formerly left the Democratic party for the Republicans twelve years ago He has now rejoined the Democrats and announced support for Cleveland and Stevenson marking a sharp party switch after years of GOP activity in the district

Washington George A. Martin Norfolk County Pri Cleveland Stevenson

Governor pardons Norwich man after sixty year sentence

Hanover N H Oct 14 George F Kipling of Norwich Vt pardoned by Governor Fuller and returned home after two years in Rutland workhouse under a cumulative sentence of over sixty years for selling liquor. One child died of diphtheria and the other is dying tonight. Mrs Kipling has recovered from the disease.

Hanover N. H George F. Kipling Norwich Rutland Fuller

Hub Biank Book and Stationery Co to close for Columbus Day

Following the mayoral suggestion F H L Little announces that the Hub Biank Book and Stationery Company store and factory will shut on Friday October 21 1892 to let employees join in Columbus Day celebrations.

F. HL. Little Hub Biank Book and Stationery Company Columbus Dax

Ward Registration Offices Listed by Ward

The city posts registration sites for twenty five wards with locations from Emerson Schoolhouse on Prescott Street to the Municipal Court Room on Seaverns Avenue. Registration closes Tuesday October 25 at 10 pm after which names cannot be added to the voting list.

Emerson Prescott Street Armory Maverick Street Bunker Hill Street Lexington Street Baldwin Street City Hall City Square North Bennet Street Charity Chardon Street Wells Blossom Street Anderson Street Central Office Beacon Street Starr King Tennyson Street Pierpont Hudson Street Spellman Broadway B Street Hawes East Fourth Street Dorchester Street Washington Street Waltham Street West Concord Street Cabot Street Vine Dudley Streets Court House Roxbury Street Phillips Smith Street Municipal Court Room Seaverns Avenue Adams Street Court Room Linus E. Pearson Michael Carney John A. Collins Board of Registrars of Voters

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New Billa The Grand Opera Columbia Bowdoin Square Palace Howard Sterl Stangers Favor King Robert Buchanan Kate Boston Theatre Theresa Vaughan Sefton Howard Athaneum Edwinden Mr. Arden Ince Frank Losee Marion Elmore the Hus Rosnosky and Murphy M. T. Donahue Cutiura Allentown Freeman Stoeker Court Street Carbcuna Potter Deve Any Chemical Corporation Col. Shepard Columbus Ave NEW England Mutual Life Insurance Post Office Massachusetts Benj. F. Stevens Jos. M. Gibbens F.trull WM B Turner Wilson Bros Tremont Row City OF Squires Sidney Squires & CO Tremont St Mass Pleasant Street Milton J. Walter Bradlee Churchill Lane Milton Hill Chas. E. Perkins J. M. Churchill J. M. Forbes Col C. W. Peabody Canton Ave H. G. Gilbert H. A. Lamb A. K. Teele Randolph Ave H. S. Russell David W. Tucker Harbor D. W. Tucker Commonwealth Music Hall Iton Symphony Orchestra MRE Arthur Nikisch Beethoven, Vorspell Liebestow Chicke Ing Hall Kneisel Sanday WM. J. Sherwood Clayton Johns Tremont Temple Thos. B. Reed John D Long Street Department Roxbury Canal Copartnership Notices I. DD. Washburn Congress Street Entertainments Sanders Theatre Cambridge Boston Symphony Orchestra University Bookstore Mechanics Women’s Department Omestic Science the Naval Brigade E. N. Lafricain Marion Osgood Arthur M. Raymond Abbey & Schoeffel Urania Boyston St Early Birds Burlesque Company OPERA Elouse Dr. Carver Theatre Columbia Rich & Harris Charles Frohman Prova Mera Faris Rai Eee Mr. Isaac Andarean Stuuviou Vun NTI WHITE Rice Barnet Pilue Temendous Chickering Tremont T St Inee Cyril Tyler Guarini Sarent Ee Vleet Bots Ford de Ces Rares & Co Trauon Ah Hollis Justice Isaac B. Bich Daniel F Lycé Ohman JM Theatre CO Howard Atheneum Reilly and Wood Edwin Ardeo Bowdain Square Theatre Chas. F. Atkinson Robert Mantell IN & STONE’S _. MUSEUM
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