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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1900
Page
7
A historical drama piece centers on a man undone by a misdirected romance sparked by a telephone call. Characters include a worried suitor and a jealous admirer as events unfold in a small town setting. The tale pivots on envy and tragedy linked to a single ill fated line.
A humorous tale recounts a lumber man who is amused by a belated straw hat and watch mix up until the joke costs him five dollars, highlighting a small episode of consequences from a lighthearted tease.
A girl and a stranger exchange apologies on the street as she jokes about telephones and “telephone ears” from her job. They share a soda and light chatter before parting, with the man later discovering his chain and watch missing, suspecting a con.
Dinwiddie comments on outdoor sports evolving as gridiron becomes prominent. Van Braam questions the meaning while TJ notes dialect study arose from typing. The Chicago Post remarks on a course being worth a dollar and Denver Times quotes a remark.
A Russell Avenue man wore a belated straw hat on a westbound Euclid car prompting a bemused lumber dealer to call in mock sympathy. The joke backfired when the hatter billed him for a new hat, after the friend’s lighthearted banter. The tale from the Cleveland Plain Dealer preserves the humorous exchange and its ironic twist.
A light dialogue unfolds with Mrs Meekton and Mr Meekton debating flag duties and a clerks quick quip about gloves priced at 1.75 dollars. The exchange captures domestic and shop banter reflecting local life and humor.
Mrs Bagsitt asks if the corner in pork will raise sausage prices, while the butcher questions the implication. The brief quip appears in a Baltimore publication.
A mixed set of curiosities and data from a bygone era notes a Los Angeles liquid air factory, a four foot diameter rubber tree yielding forty pounds of dried rubber, and an apple arch at a Wichita street fair. It also cites fatalities from burrs in Kane county, Kansas, copper output projections for 1900, and Hawaii’s gold intake. Additional items cover New York polling places, ivory jewelry, Chinese migration, charitable aid, unemployment in New York, Americans in Paris, and a Trans-Caspian sulphur find near Khiva with 9 million tons estimated.
The Boston Post will continue weekly cash prizes for photographs with news value and human interest. Submit with title and name and address on the back, include brief circumstances, and notes on those who may appear. Not returnable. send to Editor Photograph Contest, the Post, Boston.
Maud Hoffman to be E S Willard's leading lady at Tremont Theatre on Nov 12 in David Garrick Ada In got. Olga Nethersole returning to New York in ten days to reappear in Clyde Fitch Sapho at Wallack's. Jobyna Howlana supports Marie Dressler at Columbia Nov 12 in Miss Priant. Special wire reads presidential returns from stage at Music Hall until about 1 am. Claudia Petite debuts with Bostonians this week. Wadsworth Harris joins Quo Vadis company at Boston Theatre Nov 12. Bertha Galland leads The Pride of Jennico at Museum Nov 12. Empire Theatre stock at Hollis to present Brother Officers. Colonial Theatre to open Dec 17 with Ben Hur.
Francis Wilson presents The Monks of Malabar at Hollis in what promises to be his most successful Boston engagement yet. The leading role suits his talents perfectly and draws eager crowds.
Boston area motor vehicle owners form the Massachusetts Automobile Club and secure a charter. The club aims to build a stable and club house to house vehicles in the city. A nine member board governs with ex officio president, vice president, and secretary. Officers elected include President J Ransom Bridge, Treasurer Conrad J Rueter, and Secretary L E Knott of 16 Ashburton Place.
The third annual Hallowe en party of Boston Lodge No 16 Degree of Honor an auxiliary of the Ancient Order of United Workmen will be held this evening at Deacon Hall. Festivities include revived games of the festival and dancing.
Joseph Arthur’s Lost River opens at the Park Theatre in Boston with Liebler and Co producing after a New York success. Bob Blessing and Ora join a scheming plot as an aqueduct drives danger and romance. Hallett Thompson Violet Rand lead a strong cast with vivid performances and promises of a long run.
Excursion tickets for one way limited fare round trip issued for sailings from Boston on Nov 2 and 6, valid return to Nov 10. Fares: Boston to Yarmouth and back 1.50, Digby 6, Kentville 7.50, Windsor 7.50, Halifax 7.50, St John 6.30, with reduced rates to other points. For details visit 228 Washington Street or Long Wharf foot State Street offices.
The celebrated Continental Limited from Boston to Chicago and St Louis will add a through tourist car starting November 1 and continuing each Thursday, in addition to the existing Tuesday berth car. The Wabash office is at 176 Washington Street, Boston.
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