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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1893
Page
6
Lillian Russell recounts her rise from chorus girl to famed singer and offers advice to aspiring opera artists. She stresses daily practice, the dangers of travel on the voice, strict health, and the need for persistent study and self discipline.
A shift from summer flaring styles, millinery showcases petite chic bonnets. Jet toques without crowns and continentals of jet filigree with black aigrettes and butterflies lead desirable novelties. A felt coronet bonnet with wings velvet ribbons and ties appears, plus an old silver filigree bonnet with pale blue chiffon velvet and high silver pompon.
In Washington on Oct 29 representatives of the Catholic Church bought the former home of Senator Stephen A. Douglas at Second and I streets for 35000 dollars. The mansion will house Mgr Satolli with offices for the legation and space for clergy, with a chapel on the fourth floor and a private library for the papal delegate. Installation is expected before year’s start with many clergy in attendance.
The report notes William Tabor, Joseph C. Downes, and Peter Batchelder traveling together from Northwood or nearby areas. The fragment places them on the road, indicating a shared journey or excursion.
A New York World item from town reports a design proposed by Charles A. Thomas for Uncle Sam’s postage stamp. He suggests it would be a capital idea for the issue of 18 percent, noting that Miss Liberty has not yet been surpassed in design.
Camille D Arville, star of Venus at Park Theatre, receives roses and a playful verse from a Boston fan. The city scene highlights upcoming performances at the Columbia Theatre, Lyceum, and Palace with Camile D Arville, Ruby Marion, and Carmencita among acts, plus Barretts touring company and L Enfant Prodigue at the Museum.
Principal Edward Angell recalls a woods meeting with Rosie G. Smith charged with extortion. Angell describes drawing a revolver, signals for accomplice William Kincaid who displayed a pistol, and a pursuit to the post office where Smith was identified. Three other men then appeared.
The speaker muses on placing a landscape stamp using a harbor statue as background. They imagine a charming scene appealing to stamp collectors from distant lands, and urge consideration by Postmaster General Bissell. The note blends whimsy with a nudge toward a commemorative issue.
At Institute Hall on Broadway supporters of Independent House candidate Michael P. Geary hosted a smoke talk rally. Invitations promised havanas and speeches by Jeremiah D. Murray John Noonan Stephen Clougherty A Kenny B Edward P. McFarland Jeremiah J. Mac Namara Bartholomew F. Griffin and Michael P. Geary.
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