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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1916
Page
5
The first field battalion of signal troops in the Massachusetts National Guard will return from the border and detrain in the city late tonight or tomorrow morning. Telegrams confirm the unit reached Buffalo yesterday with 71 animals eight wagons six wire carts two kitchens and two cars of equipment.
Familiar faces and new music drew an eager audience at the Shubert Theatre last evening for Boston’s first performance of the operetta Her Soldier Boy. Clifton Crawford led as star comedian sharing honors with John Charles Thomas and Margaret Romaine, supported by a fine company and an exceptionally good orchestra.
The Shubert stage featured Red Cross uniforms on performers and lobby guests during a Red Cross benefit night. Mayor Curley spoke between acts, linking the play to wartime aid. Louise Galloway portrays a mother mourning a battlefield death, while John Charles Thomas sings khaki numbers with Romaine.
Colonel Horace Newton Fisher longtime American chancellor in Boston for Chile and author on South American law died yesterday at 256 Walnut Street Brookline. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at his residence with Rev. Abbott Peterson leading prayers, followed by interment at Mt. Auburn.
Investigation into the affairs of Perley G. Moulton assistant cashier of the Home Savings Bank of Boston shows he took 360 dollars in cash and three bonds worth 3000. The bank asserts no loss as the bonds are safe though the cash was spent on a 50 monthly Jamaica Way suite and entertainment. Moulton was arraigned and held on 3000 bail.
The Aborn English Grand Opera Company began a two week season at Boston Opera House with Wolf Ferraris Jewels of the Madonna. Principal performers Salvatore Giordano Gennaro Louis dAngelo Rafaele Marie Louise Biggers Carmela Bianca Saroya Malbella conducted by Ignacio del Castillo drew a large, enthusiastic audience.
The performance earned high praise for cohesion and stagecraft. Miss Saroya impressed as Carmen with restrained authority and vivid color. Mr Giordano displayed a pleasing voice and natural acting. Mr d Angleo offered a believably streetwise Rafaele with subtle menace.
Rome October 23 Cardinal Gasparri ordered Monsignor Bonzano in Washington to convey the pope’s congratulations to President Wilson on his escape from the Pittsburg assassination attempt. The papal secretary of state noted the President’s courage and asked God’s blessing on his leadership.
Carl E. McCann an automobile dealer sued Dr. Herbert F. Twitchell for 10000 alleging a broken arm was not properly set. A Supreme Court jury awarded McCann 4900 in Portland on October 23.
Michael Toohey was yesterday sentenced to three months for carrying a revolver. He procured the pistol and chased two men who had angered him. Officer Lynch of La Grange Street Station intercepted him before any harm was done.
Lee Chang and Sing Fook members of the Lord Cromer crew were held for the grand jury yesterday by US Commissioner Hayes accused of unlawfully importing opium into the United States.
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