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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1892

Page

2

Autumnal Hues Decorate City for Columbian Parade

The city awash in autumn hues and flags as Columbus imagery adorns buildings from Berkeley to Washington streets. The Boston Theatre, Filene's, Shuman's, and many others display large Columbus pictures, national colors, and bunting, with electric lights planned for a grand night display. The Catholic Union and John Boyle O'Reilly Cadets lead parade preparations along a Forest Street start, with hundreds from St Patrick’s Church and various societies set to join the Columbian celebration.

Washington Street Columbus Berkeley Street Columbus Avenue Chester Park Boston & Albany Boyle Bros Spain Lally & Collins Shuman Ferdinand and Isabella Summer Street Navigator Filene’s Standard Clothing Company Old South Clothing Company Old State House America Italy Farneil Hall Columbia John Boyle O'Reilly Natick Mr. Fitzgerald St. Patrick’s Church Forest Street Dudley Hampden Eustis Adams Yeoman Albany Webber Harrison Avenue Lenox Washington Camden West Chester Park Marlboro Roger F. Nill Hibernian Middlesex Essex Norfolk Boston Mission Church of Roxbury Young Men’s Mission Church Association Mission Church Henry Gaines Henry O’meara Ocean Ae E. Clifford James A. Murphy Sarsfield Guards John Boyle O’ Reilly Newbury Street

Democratic duty to register at once in duty done vote

Democratic duty to register at once signals voters ready for Governor Russell's re election as the party emphasizes timely registration and continued support. The message stresses civic duty and political continuity with the incumbent administration.

Russell

Half-Witted Scientist Arrested in Bomb Attempt

William Avery was arrested in West Corinth for allegedly attempting to kill P. A. Nedde with a bomb at Nedde’s blacksmith shop last Thursday. A trial before Justice Royce heard testimonies as Avery claimed the explosion was an experiment and that sulphur would turn to oil then gold, presenting books to support his theory.

Neddo

Court of Appeals Holds Oct 21 Not a Legal Holiday

Albany October 19 The Court of Appeals agrees with Attorney General Rosendale that Friday October 21 is not a legal holiday in New York State and judges will hold court that day Banks must stay open or risk maturing financial paper as the bulk of the opinion states.

Albany Court of Appeals Rosendale

Trimount Club replies to Callahan insinuations over bout plans

The Trimount Athletic Club letters deny any attempt to pair James Callahan with Reardon or Driscoll and state Driscoll beat Callahan twice. Officials Keilisher Sullivan and referee John Daly ruled in Driscoll’s favor. Secretary Sunn adds the club only arranged Driscoll vs Reardon, not Callahan.

Trimount Athletic Club James Callahan Callahan Reardon Driscoll Denny Keilisher L. H. Sullivan John F. Daly James P. McShane Trimount Athletic Club John Driscoll Joan J. Sunn

Democrats Urged to Register by Tuesday Night

A terse call to action urges Democrats to complete voter registration by Tuesday night, urging immediacy and directing readers to register today.

Moriarty to Fight at Trimount Show in Clan-Na-Gael Hall

Lightweight Moriarty from Lowell arrives to compete at the Trimount event Friday evening. The ring will be three feet above the seats inside Clan-Na-Gael Hall. Tickets sell fast as the club plans for at least twelve sharp contests.

Lowell Moriarty Clan-Na-Gael

Last Days of Agatha at the Museum and Boston theatre notes

Boston stage gossip highlights nearing end of Agatha at the Museum and announces future productions. Fadette with Henry M. Opera Co. at Tremont shows smoother handling and growing popularity for Laura Schirmer. Urania spectacle A Trip to the Moon ends today. From Chaos to Man and How the World Was Made follow. The Charity Ball and The Grey Mare are slated for earnings. Lyceum Week adds Squire Kate and Wep-To-No-Moh. Therese continues with Mrs. Potter and Mr. Bellew. Puritania reaches its 150th at Fifth Avenue next Monday.

Urania Tremont Frohman Lyceum Players Robert Buchanan

Jupiter at Globe Theatre Drives Strong Attendance

Digby Bell and his company score a hit in the Smith and Edwards opera Jupiter at the Globe Theatre. The house has been full since Monday, with Bell at his best in the King and Cobbler roles. A Columbus Day matinee is slated for Jupiter. The Buish School of Elocution held a Whittier commemorative matinee yesterday at the Meiona, featuring Miss Adams, Miss Grace M. King, and Miss Gilman. 1492 continues its seventh week at the Park Theatre with nightly crowds turning away. A Friday Columbus Day matinee is planned. The Sportsman at the Columbia Theatre runs smoothly with Holland, Kennedy, Abbe and Mrs. Georgie Drew Barrymore in strong roles. Mrs. Lydia M. Von Finkelstein Mountford envisages a Tremont Temple lecture on The Bedouins of the Desert tonight, with True Life of Jacob next Tuesday.

Digby Bell Globe Theatre Smith and Edwards Bell King Cobbler Buish School of Elocution John G. Whittier Miss Adams Grace M. King Gilman Park Theatre Boston The Park Casey Park Theatre Mr. Barnet Christopher Columbus America Charles Frohman Columbia Holland Kennedy Abbe Georgie Drew Barrymore Lydia M. von Finkelstein Mountford Tremont Temple Desert Jacob Massachusetts Middlesex Henry Currier Somerville Arthur . Currier Frederick H. Temple Cambridge Boston Post George M. Brooks Esquire S. H. Folsom Register Suffolk Richard A. Sewili Chelsea Grace Bk. Newell Joan W. McKim Elijah George Kiw Daniel Hayes James E. Fitzgerald Jonny W. McKim Elijal George

Finishing Touches For Columbns Painting At Grand Opera

Scenic artist Samuel Brooker will complete a painting titled The Landing of Columbns to grace the Grand Opera House front for the holiday celebration. Today two performances of My Jack delight large audiences, with a Columbus Day matinee tomorrow. Edward LaMoss works on Miss Marguerite Merington's Good-bye at the Museum, boasting beautiful, unique scenery. Shadows of a Great City remains this week at Bowdoin Square, followed by Lewis Morrison in Faust with new electrical effects for the Brocken scene.

Samuel Brooker Grand Opera House My Jack Edward LaMoss Marguerite Merington Lewis Morrison Faust Bowdoin Square Theatre Mr. Morrison Boston Massachusetts Suffolk Elizabeth K. Fisher Albert A. Haggety James W. O'Laeriln James Mulligan Dewn Boston Post Joan W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register

Rentz-Santley Burlesque to Open at Howard Atheneum

The Rentz-Santley novelty and burlesque company follows Eagle's Nest at the Howard Atheneum with a new large cast and a stage production titled America closing the programme. Old Homestead nears its last weeks at Boston Theatre as extra matinees and key engagements roll forward. Columbus Day sees special shows across venues with Agatha, Rip Van Winkle sales, and细 Theatre rosters featuring prominent young ladies and new scenery.

Rentz-Santley Novelty and Burlesque Eagle’s Nest Howard Atheneum America Boston Joe Jefferson

Among the Musicians at Park Theatre and City Venues

A musicians night at Park Theatre features Gustav Herker Casio William W Furst Adam Itzel Jr Julian Edwards Henry J Leslie John J Brahm J Thomas Baldwin George C Hayes Theodore Bendix and E E Rice with a 50 piece orchestra plus Maud Williams Lon F Brine and the Columbus Quartet. The New York Symphony Orchestra under Walter Damrosch performs four Tremont Theatre concerts on Dec 9 Jan 13 Feb 10 and Apr 21. Frank A Kennedy gives a musical and literary program at Union Hall. John Orth to give a piano recital at Vermont Academy. Master Cyril Tyler to sing at Hollis Street Theatre this afternoon including Ave Maria Bonnie Sweet Bessie and Caro Nome.

Park Theatre Gustav Herker Casio New York William W. Furst Adam Itzel, Jr Julian Edwards Henry J. Leslie John J. Braham J. Thomas Baldwin George C. Hayes Theodore Bendix E. E. Rice Miss Maud Williams Lon F. Brine Columbus Quartet Music Lovers of Boston Union Hall Kennedy de Bernot John Orth Vermont Academy Bellows Falls Cyril Tyler Hollis Street Verdi

No Fights Reported At Club Bout Night In City

Spectators packed the sporting club believing three finish fights would take place but found only a few friendly bouts. Participants included Johnnie and Willie Geary, the McDonald brothers, Guilfoyle and Rob Hayes, Sadler and O'Brien, Jack Havlin and Gibbons, Major Cunningham and Taggard, Ed Irving and Buckley, Martha and Good, and Nagle and Hickey.

Johnnie Willie Geary McDonald Brothers Guilfoyle Rob Hayes Sadler O’brien Jack Havlin Gibbons Major Cunningham Taggard Ed Irving

Three weddings at churches in Boston area

At the Church of the New Jerusalem Miss Mabel Cutler wed Dr. Thomas Chalmers Peebles in a floral setting with attendant family members. A second ceremony at Second Church on Copley Square united Miss Clara Belle Sias to Charles Dickenson Davis, with a reception at the Victoria following. At St Stephen’s Florence Street Father Forbert united Miss Katie Deane Simpson and Mr Charles Merriman Lawrence of Baltimore in white lace and net attire.

Church of the New Jerusalem Mabel Cutler Thomas Chalmers Peebles James Reed Grace Cutler Henry H. Cutler Chicago Messrs Howard L. Shurtlett William W. Cutler Edward P. Cutler Fred P. Louis James Shepherd Copley Square Clara Belle William W. Sias Ilkley Charles Dickenson Davis Cambridge E. A. Horton Bertha F. Sins Martha G._ Sins Grace Raymond Carlotta Lamkin Gertrude Going Fred C. Davis Eugene L. Caton Charles H. Carter A. Carlton Potter Edward Pierce Sumner A. Brooks Harry A. Edgerley William S. Blake The Victoria St. Stephen’s Church Florence Street Forbert Katie Deane Simpson Charles Merriman Lawrence Baltimore

St Patrick Parochial School Holds Patriotic Exercises

In the Roxbury district the Columbian exercises of St Patrick Parochial School occur Thursday at 8 oclock. The President and the Governor will open the programme. Scenes from the life of Columbus, a teacher dramatization, will be performed with patriotic music interludes.

St. Patrick Parochial School Columbus

Protection of Industries Rally Sparks Republican Support

A Harvard College inspired crowd cheers a speech urging protectionist policy and a united Republican vote in November. Ex Governors Boutwell and Long spoke, followed by glee club performances, urging business and working men to back the party for national prosperity.

Harvard College Chicago Congress Massachusetts Republican Party Boutwell Glee Club

Read the Post to counter fake Globe news in Boston

A Roxbury reader urges Post readership to expose fake Globe reporting. He recounts riding an electric car to Boston with a man who switches to the Post after seeing its coverage. He notes Post sales on a morning train show mixed papers including Heralds and Globes.

The Post Boston Globe Duikey Street M. Elmer Smith Walnut Avenue Roxbury

Fragmented humor and social quips cross the pages

A jumble of quips from various light prose and comic captions appears, including lines about love, police, marriage, and theatre manners. The miscellany features brief jokes and captions from publications such as Puck, Life, Texas Sittings, and New York Weekly, reflecting social foibles and witty exchanges.

A Man's Doubled Doubled in Portland Coal Confusion

From Lewiston Journal, a Portland merchant recalls two street encounters with Mr Bragdon and a stranger who bore a striking resemblance. The humor centers on mistaken identity in casual chats about coal prices and familiarity. The merchant finally declares he recognizes no coal dealer.

Portland Bragdon Aentleman

New Boston Post Celebrates First Anniversary Crowing

The New Bedford Journal reports the Boston Post marks its first anniversary with a large edition and a year of significant work. The Post says it has done a big year and has much to crow about.

The New Bedford Journal New Boston Post New Post

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