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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1903

Page

8

Bears Attack and Prices Crumble on Wall Street Panic

Wall Street fell as investors faced fears sparked by Baltimore trust company receiverships. Stocks across rails and industrials dropped two to four points, with London also lower. Old Dominion and Santa Fe moved on local plans while Amalgamated, Calumet, Hecla and others tumbled. market sentiment soured despite potential rescue via Phelps Dodge deal.

Wall Street Baltimore Trust London Baltimore Far East New York Southern Railroad Baltimore & Ohio Southern Railway Illinois Central Union Pacific Southern Pacific Missouri Pacific United States Steel Amalgamated Copper American General Electric Westinghouse Electric Boston Sant New York State Street Bears Baltimore Trust Companies Old Dominion Phelps, Dodge & Co Ola Dominion United Globe Santa Fe Lewisonhns Amalgamated Calumet & Hecla Mohawk Tamarack Quincy Centennial Osceola American Telephone American Woolen United Fruitys Ripley Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Omaha Northern Pacific Great Northern Northern Pacific Securities Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Kingman Arizona Maguire Plymouth John W. Winwood Cameron & Co Cripple Creek Haight & Freese Co Mass Amalgamated Copper Company Broadway G. Rockefeller

Tosca in English Delights Tre mont Theatre Audience

The Henry W Savage company opened a four week run at the Tremont Theatre with Puccini’s Tosca in English, featuring Bennyson as Tosca, Mr Sheehan as Mario Cavaradossi, Mr Bennett as Angelotti, Mr Boyle as Sacristan, Mr Jones as Gaoler, Mr Lawrence as Sciarrone, and Mr Emanuel conducting. The reviewer notes Tosca is a melodrama in the broad sense and does not resemble the Italian or French operas.

Henry W. Savage Opera Company Tremont Theatre Puccini Tosca Loria Tosca Seeseseees Miss Bennyson Mario Cavaradossi Sheehan Baron Scarpia Goff Cesare Angelotti Bennett Boyle Spoletta Jones Sciarrone Lawrence Emanuel Paris Berlin Vienna Savage Ternina Goff Angelotti Boyle Fulton Jones Bizet

Whaling Trade Update and Ocean Vessel News

Fresh mixed fish deliveries totaling 548200 pounds arrived at the wharf with 130100 haddock 100800 cod and 268000 hake among the landed catch. Dock sales and import values are reported alongside storm wreck accounts and vessel collisions off Delaware Breakwater.

Catherine and Ellen Winifred Mary Cooney Stranger James Drinan Flora Nickerson Rienzi Albert D. Willard Olivia Domingos Haddock Seattle Boston Meech Edward T. Stotesbury New York Newport News Sandy Hook Ross Helen W. Martin Philadelphia Dominion Line Vancouver Ponta del Gada Naples Genoa Maria O. Teel Samuel R. Crowell D. J. Sawyer Portland Delaware Tees Sawyer Admiral Sampson Long Wharf Port Antonio T. J. Deahan Montego Jam Mgr. O’callaghan C. R. Cass F. L. Cass Fred Whittemore H. A. Wright Ira S. Sharp May Davis C. S. Smith G. H. Pearce

Cleary Starts West to Bring Back Baker

Inspector Cleary departs for Chicago to return Harry W. Baker known as Professor Weston palmist. Baker is under arrest and will be transported to Boston if Illinois Governor Yates honors the requisition from this state.

Harry W. Baker Professor Weston Palmist Boston Yates Illinois Bates Inspector Cleary Chicago Baker

Foresters Court 21 Hosts Smoke Talk Night

Members of St Alphonsus Court 21 of the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters held a smoke talk and reception for their ladies last evening in Tremont street hall. About 300 attended with addresses by T B Reardon Rev Peter C Quinn Major J J Leonard and Thomas Neville.

St. Alphonsus Court 21 Order of Foresters Tremont Street T. B. Reardon Peter C. Quinn J. J. Leonard Thomas Neville

Shipping News Miniature Almanac Oct 20

Shipping notes list arrivals and clearances detailing vessels such as battleship Missouri tanker brigantine and schooners with ports from Newport News to Portland and Newburyport. The shore topics include tides, sun and moon data, wind directions, and barge movements with multiple destinations and anchorage points.

Missouri U. S Hawes Newport News Baltimore Briggs Brooklyn N. Y Buffalo Rockport Jesse Hart Portland Tugs International Hughes Philadelphia Beechwood Robesonia Manheim Lynn Cumberland Lee Ee Beverly Valley Forge Tilton Hammond Coleraine Eagle Hill Severpee Garlisle Robinson Cto Enix Ashland Lehigh McGoldrick Brunette New York Teaser Calhoun Newburyport Kimberton Monitor Cambrian King Horda Norfolk N. S A. K. Woodward Annapolis Sailen State of Maine Eastport St. John N. B Tancred Sydney C. B Borneo Aus James 8. Whitney Salem Kotinoor Newburyport Bar Bustle Burden Budget Lincoln Mount Hope Nathaniel T. Palmer Young Brothers President Roads Susan Stetson Bangor Weaterloo Sullivan John E. Devlin Galveston

Bulgaria and Turkey Withdraw Troops From Frontier

Constantinople October 19. In line with the accord between Turkey and Bulgaria, Bulgaria has ordered the disbandment of 10,000 troops on the frontier. Turkey must disband 20,000 troops in accordance with the agreement.

Constantinople Turkey Bulgaria

Brilliant Monday Night at Keith's in New England

A Brilliant Monday Night announced, seen nowhere else in New England except at Keith's. Charles Leonard Fletcher performed clever impersonations of noted actors in full view of the audience. Charlotte Guyer George was replaced by a banjo team as vocal duties. Arvello exhibited fine equilibristic feats while Reed's trained bull terriers pleased audiences. Motion pictures surpassed usual.

New England Keith Charles Leonard Fletcher Charlotte Guyer George Arvello Reed

Burke Brothers at the Howard yields strong vaudeville bill

Boston entertainment notes describe Charles H. Burke and Grace LaRue as star partners with a lineup including The McGuires Edward M Favor and Edith Sinclair two pickaninnies Orville and Frank and Ed Gray plus Crotty trio Mitchell and Marion The Minstrel Boys Franklin and Hayman Marion and Deane Newell and Steele Roman ring artists Bart o and Lafferty Spraker brothers Henry and Young Murray and Foy Harry Brown and cineograph screenings. The Gayety Generators burletta closes the program with lively songs and humor.

Burke Brothers Charles H. Burke Boston Grace LaRue Howard McGuires Edward M. Favor Edith Sinclair Orville Frank Ed Gray Crotty Mitchell Marion Franklin and Hayman Deane Newell and Steele Barto Lafferty Spraker Brothers Henry Young Murray and Foy Harry Brown Cineograph Burlesque Company

Transatlantic Burlesque at the Lyceum Impresses Patrons

The Lyceum Theatre hosted the Transatlantic burlesque troupe for the week opener. The show features witty lines, strong singing, and capable performers headlined by the Taylor Trio and Mitchell and Cain. Notable acts include Kine and Gotthold and a two-scene burlesque The Two Hot Knights with elegant scenery. Producer E. J. Cohn earns praise for imagination and skill as the production relies on a large chorus, fine stage mountings, and a robust principal cast.

Lyceum Theatre Taylor Mitchell and Cain Kine Gotthold Ben Jansen Josie Willie Barrows E. J. Cohn

Daredevil Cyclist Trio Tops Austin & Stone Show

Fearless Boston cyclist Sadie Knowlton with Libby and Irving Sayers performed the cycle whirl at Austin & Stone's Museum. The trick featured an 80 degree bowl track where the trio rode breakneck speeds. The act drew the sharpest audience reaction in months among many vaudeville numbers and performers listed on the show bills.

Sadie Knowlton Boston Libby Irving Sayers Austin & Stone Sayers Miss Knowlton Ricton the Juggler Tillier Beauveau Adelaide Lillian Weathers Tina Davis James Baisley Rochefort May Leah Lajoie Downs Scott Mattle Fielding the Maxleys F. Riley Jeanre Ellsworth Estella Bailey

Palace Theatre Burlesque and Vaudeville Week

The Merry Maidens present bright burlesque and vaudeville at the Palace Theatre headlined by Nelly Hanly with a lineup including At the French Ball Mr. Bugs Busy Day and An Operatic Rehearsal. Acrobats Duffin Redcay thrill with gymnastic acts while Alice Leslie Sam Rice Sheppard Kamp and the Johnson trio provide songs dancing sketches and comedy.

Palace Theatre Merry Maidens Company Mr. Bug Nelly Hanly Hanly Duffin-Redcay Hiatts Alice Leslie Sam Rice Sheppard Kamp Johnson Estelle de Vere George Charles Johnson

Reptile Conqueror Olga Tops Curio Halls Vaudeville

NICKELODEON Lady Olga presents a dramatic act with pythons anacondas boas and cobras from Sedapore in the Himalayas earning the title reptile conqueror. Other acts include Stanley's educated goats Balbroma fire demon Monome contortion Luna sword walker and more in curio halls plus refined vaudeville. Friday features amateur night with Delmont Ferry Hartford Belmore De Paulo and Nellie Hartford.

Olga Sedapore Himalaya Stanley Balbroma Monome de Paulo Nellie Hartford

D'Orsay on the Stage at Waldorf Astoria

The Earl of Pawtucket appears in the north palm room of the Waldorf Astoria seeking a pretty American girl rescued from fire and peril abroad. He moves with a heavy, laborious tread and seems to have all his intellect focused on her, though her name remains forgotten.

Earl of Pawtucket North Palm Room Waldorf- Astoria Editah Thomas Nevah Mill-Shaw

Palmo Tablets Touted As Youthful Tonic Across City

Advertised tonic promises to restore vigor for men facing decline in endurance and mental stamina. Each box 60 cents, 12 boxes for five dollars with guarantee. Sold by multiple city druggists including Walker-Rintels, Bradbury, Putnam, Eaton, Klein, Knight, Sawyer and others with various street locations.

Walker-Rintels Drug CO Dewey Sq B. I. Bradbury Beach St Harrison Ave I. H. Putnam School St Washington St Co. F. Eaton Friend St Klein’s Tremont Boylston Sts Knight's Court and Hanover Sts Sawyer Hollis Sts

Dowie Attacks Ministers and Governors in Garden Address

Dr. Dowie charged some ministers as mean dogs and claimed critics served the devil during a noon meeting in New York. Zion Host bands canvassed Manhattan, Dowie met Mayor Low, and his sermon fused fiery rhetoric with quips about tight lacing and smelling out dissent among Zionites.

New York Dowie Dowle Zion Host Manhattan Dr. Dowie Elijah III Elijah Lord Zion

Earl of Pawtucket Charms Yankee Girl in Stage Farce

A long review details Augustus Thomas play The Earl of Pawtucket with star D Orsay adopting a slow American patter to lure Jane Payton. The Earl, posing as an American, navigates aliases and farcical misinterpretations, aided by Weatherbee and Crennan. The piece notes D Orsay’s imposing presence, consistent looks, and his attempts to capture authentic stage English and American dialects.

Pawtucket Arthur Weatherbee Jane Payton Clay Weatherbee Crennan Tenderloin D’orsay Thirtieth Street Earl of Gus. Thomas Pahdon Augustus Thomas

Creatore to Lead Farewell Concert at Symphony Hall

Creatore renowned bandmaster plans a farewell appearance in Boston at Symphony Hall next Sunday evening with Mme Barili as vocal soloist and other band soloists contributing to the programme. A popular price scale has been arranged and tickets are on sale at the box office.

Creatore Symphony Hall Boston Mme. Barili

Dorchester Wedding: Butler Daughter Wed Dunningham

Miss Ethel Butler of Dorchester married Harry Gordon Dunningham of Dorchester at All Saints Episcopal Church Ashmont at 7:45 p m The ceremony was conducted by Rev Charles T Whittemore Frederick C Kemball of Dorchester served as best man The ushers included Dr Robert George Butler Charles T Graham Frank Kingston Butler and James Henry Butler A reception followed at the bride's parents Milton Avenue home with floral decorations and autumn foliage.

Dorchester Ethel Butler Robert Butler Harry Gordon Dunningham Henry Dunningham All Saints’ Episcopal Church Ashmont Charles T. Whittemore Frederick C. Kemball Robert George Butler Middleboro Charles T. Graham West Roxbury Frank Kingston Butler James Henry Butler Milton Avenue

McNamara Seeks East Boston Common Council Seat

John J. McNamara of Ward 2 East Boston announces his candidacy for the Common Council. He is a former Lamson Associates president and a member of the Teamsters Union and Knights of Labor No. 1642, well known in East Boston.

John J. McNamara East Boston Mr. McNamara Lamson Associates Teamsters’ Union Knights of Labor

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