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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1897
Page
4
The Boston première of A Soldier of France starring Miss Fanny Davenport impresses with its merit and performance. The review praises the play as a strong season entry and commends Boston theatres for timely, high quality productions and support of new drama by Davenport.
The article denounces Secretary Bliss and the Interior Department for backing a machine Republican candidate in New York City. It argues federal involvement threatens local self government and civic dignity and recalls the Folger defeat as a warning to voters to rebuke such interference.
Boston marked the centennial launch of the frigate Constitution with Old South ceremonies a seamen parade naval reception and ship illuminations despite rain. Senator Lodge urged funding to rehab preserve and repurpose the Constitution as a training vessel for patriotism and seamanship.
The editorial calls the United States to regain mastery of ocean commerce with a revived merchant fleet and stronger navy. It notes U S trade flows by water, domestic and foreign, and urges domestic shipbuilding, relaxed policy, and a national goal to carry American goods under the US flag, especially for New England.
The article notes England’s historic reputation for producing top sailors and asserts the nation can do so again when required. It highlights national strength and readiness to supply skilled seafaring personnel as demand arises.
A Boston legislative note criticizes an amended single chamber act for causing a postponed city election and for a conflicting clause that requires two readings for appropriations after January 1898, illustrating poor language at the State House.
The government of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology appoints Professor James M. Crafts as president following General Walker’s death. Crafts, a Boston native, has been acting head for five years and is praised for his qualifications and cosmopolitan education. The community wishes him success in continuing the institute’s work.
The Observant Citizen notes Hawkins is humble despite praise and growing fame. He speaks of American interest, praises Boston’s London-like traits, and hints at future public remarks while detailing social scenes at the Boston Theatre and other local curiosities.
Readable fragments describe overcrowding at the Somerville transfer station with patrons lacking shelter. The text mentions twenty three people compelled to abandon lines and rely on carward services, noting strain on station operations and required ratin atari support.
Miss Maude St John Des Moines and Helen Clapp Shelby pledged to earn one dollar at the men’s and moccasin event for the University of Iowa. They carried out mission wearing shiny laced shoes. proprietor paid six cents a pair, they earned two dollars seventy cents. The Rev William Knight Saginaw installed as pastor at Central Congregational Church Fall River. sermon by Rev Dr Barton Boston. General John A McClernand ill in Springfield Illinois. age and illness cited.Members of the Station Agents Association visited the President with wives and daughters. Miss Maria Laurens Waite Opera Company married Charles S Lockwood of Hornelsville New York. The late Samuel Chester Reid noted for Armstrong claim promotion against the government. Reid served in the Mexican War and practiced law in Mississippi.
Mrs. Alexander Martin returns from Niagara and Barre while plans resume at Beacon Boulevard. Fanny Davenport hosts a banquet at Hotel Brunswick for press friends from Boston New York Chicago and Philadelphia with many toasts and stylish table decor. Several marriages receptions and dances noted with anticipated winter residences and forthcoming events.
The dressmaker surveys gowns in light of affordable replication for American style. She envisions vicuna like brown and white fabrics with satin trims and lace jabots, plus a brown basket cheviot creation featuring tailored folds and leg o mewt on sleeves for a chic, cost effective look.
A note states that all manuscripts submitted to The Post's contest must include a stamped self addressed envelope to ensure return if rejected. The instruction emphasizes return postage and proper mailing procedures for entries.
A Beverly man buys the Greenwall mansion at Idlewild and endures a moonlit haunting tale from a fisher. The narrator investigates with his family and discovers the ghostly manifestations are moonlight and rats, ending the Idlewild belief in a haunted house.
Harvard University department of French will stage Racine's Athalie in Sanders Theatre on December 6 8 and 10. The cast includes Harvard and Radcliffe students graduates and instructors with Boston and Cambridge ladies assisting. The performances promise a large production befitting the university.
A faded menu listing daily table hints with items: lamb chopper rand sele potatoes brown bread coffee dinner macaroni soup mashed potatoes facalloped tomatoes roast beef squash white bread pumpkin pie cheese tea supper stewed peaches baking powder biscuit cocoon sponge cake ut cookies.
Chicago dispatch reports that George M Pullman Sr left a fortune valued in the tens of millions to his widow and daughters with two twin sons, George M Pullman Jr and Sanger W Pullman, allegedly disinherited just days before his death. The story cites courtly silence from Pullman attorneys and echoes of family dispute and public gossip about the sons' behavior and engagements.
Chicago, Oct. 21. Arrangements for the funeral of George M. Pullman are complete. Honorary pallbearers include T. B. Blackstone and Robert T. Lincoln. active pallbearers are Pullman Palace Car Co officials. Services at Prairie avenue residence 2 p m Saturday. interment Graceland Cemetery. Clergy from Central Church, Second Presbyterian, and New York will officiate.
Boston Transit Commission opened bids for three sections of the Charlestown bridge approach. H P Nawn asks 881, 60 for all work and materials and 8800 for piles. Dennis T O Connell bids 62700 and 4693. Booth Brothers 73000 5700. Jacobs & Son 81973 5035. Aobrook Cabot Daley 69400 4750. Foley & Coughling 72250 4750. Trumbull 68028 2280. Ross Fowler 64580 3240. Perkins White 64300 6175. W H Keyes 71025 5275. Wellington McCarthy 81854 4750.
The American Antiquarian Society met at its Worcester hall with average attendance. Professor F B Dexter of Yale delivered the principal address on Yale College history. Officers were re-elected, including Stephen Salisbury as president and J H Trumbull as foreign secretary. The Duc de Loubout of France was admitted as a member for his interest in history.
Town talk swells as Marion Crawford plans winter in Boston while artful anecdotes surround Jack Gardner Ancients and the Gardner clan in Hamilton. The narrative recalls Mrs Jack Gardner lassoing a promising writer and the ensuing gossip amid fashionable society.
The one yesterday united Miss Eleanor Shattuck and Hugh Whitney in a Roman Catholic ceremony at the bride’s house with close family witnesses. Guests gathered from Boston Milton Myopia and Manchester while Harvard ’92 alumni were among the ushers. The reception at George B. Shattuck’s cottage drew a lively crowd as Agassiz and Gardners plan long stays at Hamilton. Duryeas depart Brookline estate. Duryea and Grail parties split winters between New York and Tennessee. the Horseshow season and horse show attendance extend to New York and Newport venues. Marion Crawford joins Julia Ward Howe in Boston this winter stirring memories of past Hub visits.
Boston's Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company held its annual field day in Buffalo New York. The group is a peaceful assembly of businessmen who wear military regalia for ceremonial dress and pursue civic actions rather than combat, fighting rum with work and leadership in offices, shops, and counting houses.
Samuel T. Cobb longtime literary editor of the Boston Home Journal died at his son in law W Wallace Walsh’s residence 627 Warren street. He came from a family active in reform and temperance services serving as East Boston school board chairman and leader of the Sons of Temperance.
Gardner Spofford Cheney of 8 Carlisle street Highland district died of pneumonia contracted while watching the cavalry drill at Franklin Field. A longtime drug dealer on Union street, he served as a Civil War three months' volunteer in the artillery and was active in military affairs. Survived by his wife Isabella Watson, he was a Mason of high degree. Funeral Sunday at 1 p.m. from 3 Carlisle street Roxbury.
In London on October 21 the Trafalgar anniversary was widely celebrated. The Nelson monument in Trafalgar Square was decorated and the Victory at Portsmouth decked with laurels and evergreens. A wreath marked the place on the quarterdeck where Admiral Nelson fell mortally wounded. Trafalgar Day events were held at naval ports across Britain and throughout the empire.
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