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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1913
Page
12
S E T Stotesbury, major backer of the Chicago Grand Opera Company, confirms he is satisfied with S Cleofonte Campanani's company and supports continuing performances at the Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia beyond this season.
Mr. Stotesbury voices astonishment at reports that the Chicago Opera Company will depart Philadelphia and be replaced by Boston. he backs the Chicago troupe and demands official notice before any talks of extending guarantees or switching suppliers. He has met Henry Russell but doubts Boston’s claim and urges caution until directors speak.
The City Council postponed action on the Avery street widening act and a $110,000 appropriation for City Hall Annex furnishings after Finance Commission recommendations. The panel urged awaiting new bids to reduce costs, while the council set November 10 to revisit the measures.
Citizens call for action as a board appointed by the governor governs city affairs. The piece argues the legitimacy and authority of the board and urges public engagement to influence policy and leadership decisions.
The council delays on Roslindale public buildings Ward 12 building and Dorchester police station plans while tied to appropriations. Residents and business interests push for action as a fire alarm station project gains unanimous support, prompting calls for press and citizen scrutiny of the governor appointed commission.
Charles Sumner Bird's gubernatorial bid is supported by a torchlight parade in Boston tomorrow night. Twelve bands and thousands of torches are prepared as the procession forms on Charles Street and proceeds to the Common where Bird and ex-Interior Secretary James R. Garfield will speak to the crowd.
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