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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1894
Page
5
Norcross advertises a selection of fabrics including ginghams cheviots print and heavy cotton flannel among remnants. The notice lists manufacturers and commission Boston with emphasis on quality remnants for women.
In Dedham on June 27 1881 William J Gorman and Bridget Sullivan wed in First Congregational Church. Gorman repeatedly threatened her with knives and violence over liquor. She fled to Milton Laconia and Chelsea before returning and later marrying Henry Griffin in Hyde Park. Gorman reappears threatening Bridget prompting police involvement.
Notion catalog notes various sewing supplies and prices including Kerrs 6 cord cotton Chadwick, spools from Belting and Belding, metal cloak buttons, linen thread, silk twist, velveteen, hand sewing silk, hooks and eyes, dress braid, and assorted spools with per item costs. The list emphasizes low prices and a wide selection.
The case centers on Mrs. Griffin and two men, Gorman and a second husband, with speculation about Gorman’s Providence plans and a possible prior imprisonment. The couple’s marriage certificates appear legal except Gorman’s lack of a witness signature. Police could not be reached for comment as officials were away on vacation.
Oliver Sumner Teall proposes women supply watchers at election polls to support the anti-Tammany ticket. Women contribute $5 to the campaign fund and receive proxies to represent them, enabling active electioneering in rough districts, with Dr Parkhurst approving the scheme.
A violet Roxbury badge was worn by many home department ladies. Mrs Lincoln spoke at 10 30 on Chafing Dish and Game. Miss M A Boland followed at 3 pm with Cooking for Invalids. Today is Lynn day with dark red for
Boston theater notes review lengthy cast list for The Cotton King at Bowdoin Street Theatre. Mentions Mrs Selden Irwin and Mrs Louise Thorne Boucicault plus Amelia Summerville. Highlights popular engagement, new character types, and continued run of The Amazons with Brownies as next feature.
The second and last week of Mr. M B Curtis engagement at the Park Theatre opened last night with his dialect comedy Sam l of Posen. Critics laud Curtis as a master artist and praise the supporting company led by Alben a De Mer with Frazer Coulter and Al S Lipman delivering strong turns. The cast also includes Valleau Davega Lemarche Hanbury Walton Howard es Chadwick and Wardes.
Last week of Daniel Frohman’s Lyceum company engagement approached as the troupe presented The Amazons. The run entered its final acts with steady crowds and favorable notices for the performances.
Practical methods for preparing fruit preserves and jams are outlined with sensible tips for hot weather dishes and refreshing salads. The guidance emphasizes easy techniques, quality fruit selection, and safe cooking steps to achieve flavorful preserves suitable for summer meals.
The Kneisel Quartet premier of season ten at Union Hall on Boylston Street drew many musicians and music lovers including Carl Zerrahn. Haydn quartet op. 77 no. 1 opened, Schroeder’s cello tone drew mild critique. Sgambati quartet op. 17 impressed for first time at these concerts, likely to be repeated. Zach sat second viola as audience praised the auspicious start.
John L. Sullivan appears in his new play A True American at the Grand Opera House last evening. The work, known in other cities, blends drama with boxing as Sullivan, the hero, saves his employer’s fortune and daughter from a villain. Also praised are his improved stage reading and poise, with a boxing bout in the final act and a notable supporting cast.
The 118th performance at the Museum drew a full house and positive reactions. The new specialty The Fogian Blackbirds was a great hit and will be paired with other features at every performance. The music comedy scenery costumes and company are all praised and the engagement proceeds satisfactorily for audience and management.
The Tremont Theatre continued its four week run of Barnet's 1492 last evening. The production retains its drawing power with its novel specialties and a competent cast led by pretty women in a strong performance.
Due to Mme Melba illness the Music Hall concert tonight is postponed to Saturday afternoon October 27. The Tuesday programme moves to the Saturday matinee and this will be her only performance in the city. Ticket exchanges are available at the Music Hall box office or refunds issued.
The second entertainment in the Boston Star course was held last evening at People's Church. Performers included Fay Davis, a reader. the Boston Ideal Banjo Club. the Apollo Male Quartet. Minnichel Smith. Williams and Woodman. The program closed with the Chinese War March.
Demand for Jules Levy at the Palace Theatre raises box office sales. Levy promises a pleasant surprise next Sunday as audiences applauded last week. The World's Fair reproduction at Casino building draws crowds, with hours 10 am to 10 pm weekdays and 2 to 10 pm Sundays. Manager Rose oversees rehearsals in New York. Assistant Manager Smith handles Castle Square duties. Denman Thompson’s Songs Illustrated will close in Boston Theatre next Sunday.
A horse pulling a city cart objected to extra labor at Fort Hill wharf and toppled into a dumping scow during loading. The animal, previously accustomed to gentler tasks, rebelled and caused a disorder as the driver watched.
Mrs. Smith and other hostesses welcome guests for Italian day with Countess de Brazzi as speaker on Women of the Italian People at 3. A string orchestra performs Italian airs and a 4 o'clock reception follows in the banquet hall. Lectures this week cover Chafing Dishes Pastry Salads Bread Leftovers with demonstrations by Mrs. Lincoln each morning. Icelandic jewel display by Sigrid Magnusson includes dated spoons 1642 1671 1672 and a silver chain linked to John Arasson the last Catholic Icelandic bishop beheaded in 1550.
In Cincinnati Tribune dialogue, Chollie muses on a business man sending a letter marked P. 5S and translating it as Please Settle. Chappie condemns the move as bad form, noting the troubling implications revealed by the abbreviation.
On the wharf a horse named Dobbin fell into the water after backing from a cart. The animal died after rescue attempts and a veterinary was summoned. Captain La Roche lamented the incident as the horse recovered briefly and was returned to its owner.
Text discusses health symptoms including blood purity liver function stomach weakness and inactive bowels. It suggests the body’s internal system requires lubrication to help nature expel fetid matter and maintain proper bodily operation.
With greatest satisfaction LAXOL acts on the bowels soothingly. Constipation biliousness sick headache dullness drowsiness feverishness and general debility disappear after a few doses. All druggists 25c M Calm & Bro New York.
A mother, daughter, and granddaughter in Galicia each bear a son on the same day with ages 48 33 and under 16. Polish peasants, Miss Ashley the aspiring American champion sculler is Norwegian by birth. The Princess of Wales shares rheumatism with Queen Victoria and may be seated for drawing rooms next year. A queenly cane once belonged to Charles II. Two English couples win the historic Dunmow flitch of bacon before 20 000 spectators.
From the Gables Buzzard's Bay October 22 The President and family leave at 9 a m by private car provided by the New York New Haven and Hartford railroad for New York via Middleboro Fall River and Providence Mrs Cleveland Ruth and Esther Miss Rose Cleveland Mrs Perrine and attendants accompany him The party may stop at Providence to join the Boston line and reach New York late afternoon The President expected to be in New York Wednesday and then proceed to Washington after brief stop to register he is in good health and rested today
A Batavia dispatch notes the Galoengong volcano in Preang district erupting again and destroying several villages. The piece recalls the Oct 8 1822 eruption that killed about 4000 and devastated vast areas, and surveys Java's volcanic activity including Mt Smeru, past earthquakes, and related hazards in nearby regencies.
Richard BE Ryan of the Six Little Tailors and Miss Alice M Hismer wed Sunday evening at the Cathedral with Father Conley officiating. The bride wore white silk with duchess lace and carried bridal roses. Bridesmaid Theresa Finn. Guests included public figures at 29 Ingleside street with a large reception.
In the Atlanta Constitution a quoted reader asks if increasing judges is wise after recounting bribery rumors. The piece suggests concern over judicial conduct and potential corruption affecting public trust.
The Cambridge North Avenue Universalist Church faces a leadership dispute over Rev. Dr. Charles W. Biddle. With no formal charges, a majority urges his resignation to bring in a younger pastor, amid debt and a split by gender and parishioners. The pastor hints he may leave in his own time.
A Boston resident urges the Post to press authorities over a severe smoke nuisance from a building on Harrison Avenue and Wareham Street. Petitions have been sent with little effect, noting the building is city owned. Dated Boston October 20.
The Beacon Hill News debuts as a four page sheet covering Beacon Hill and West End. It will publish fortnightly at first and soon move to weekly issues. Editor Percy Burrell, son of J M Burrell, is credited with launching the local paper praised by the Post.
A collage of witty lines from various papers shows sharp humor on politics, romance, and tariffs. Quotes touch bribe sessions, Populist jokes, a war of words about literature and war, and light exchanges about work and taxes.
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