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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1888

Page

5

Lester Wallack Dead After Stroke at Stamford Home

The actor Lester Wallack died shortly after 7 am at his Stamford Connecticut home. Family present. Cause was cerebral apoplexy after a brief illness. Funeral planned for Monday at the Church of the Transfiguration with twelve pallbearers. Wallack’s career as actor and manager spanned many plays, with the hit Rosdale running 1380 nights. He left a will naming Sewell executor and Arthur in charge of funeral arrangements.

New York Lester Wallack Stamford Conn Wallack Charles Wallack Sewall Harold Wall Enderiag Harold Wallack Hurlbutt Moss Mr. Wallack Sewell Arthur Wallack Church of the Transfiguration Club of Business Men Greenwood Woodlawn

Wallack’s Theatre Lodestar John Lester Wallack’s Rise

John Lester Wallack born 1819 in New York from actor father James William Wallack, pursued stage life in Ireland Britain and the United States. He joined Haymarket 1846 then Broadway 1847 and, with his father, built Wallack’s Theatre on Broadway at Thirteenth Street. He penned The Veteran and Rosdale later, joined by family in performances and managerial duties.

John Lester Wallack New York James William Wallack America England Dublin Don Pedroia Manchester Mercutio Charlotte Cushman Romeo Benjamin Webster Haymarket London United States Broadway East Side Pearl Street Anthony Street Worth Street Alvah Mann George H. Barrett Viscount de Digny Watch Wallack’s Theatre Broadway Theatre the Bowery Burton’s Niblo’s Garden Brougham’s Lyceum Dumas John Lester Laura Keene Wallack Grant Wallacks Thirteenth Street Lincoln Thackeray George William Curtis Dr. Russell

Army Orders. Duty changes and retirements announced

Washington September 6 Special First Lieutenant Edward F Glenn Twenty fifth Infantry assigned to duty at the University of Minnesota Minneapolis Lieutenant Colonel William H Johnston deputy paymaster general placed on retired list First Lieutenant Frederick Wooley tenth Infantry granted four months leave Assistant Surgeon James C Worthington relieved from Fort Crawford California and ordered to Fort Townshend Washington Territory relieving Assistant Surgeon John D Hall ordered to Fort Niagara New York relieving Assistant Surgeon Paul R Brown ordered to Fort Sidney

WashinGton Edward F. Glenn Twenty-fifth Infantry University of Minnesota Minneapolis William H. Johnston Frederick Wooley Tenth Infantry James C. Worthington Fort Crawford Fort Townshend W. T John D. Hall Fort Niagara N. Y Paul R. Brown Fort Sidney

Custom Made Suit Offer at Parker & Co

Twenty dollars buys a tailored suit of imported fabrics at Joseph W. Parker & Co. located at 615 to 521 Washington Street.

Joseph W. Parker & Co Washington Street

Republicans Aim to Report Tariff Bill Next Week

Republican Senators on the finance committee work to bring the tariff bill before the full committee by Tuesday. Aldrich, Allison, and Hiscock coordinate schedules while detail work may push the report a few days. If delayed, the full committee could push a late September Senate appearance and an adjournment debate remains unsettled. Shea is in town for business.

Washington Sproran Allison Hiscock Aldrich House Senate Oates Mills Commonwealth OF Massachussetts Supfolk Olivia Dabney Boston Lewis S. Dabney Heston Suffolk Boston Post Jonny W. McKim Esquire Elijah George Register

Straws From State Street Reflects Market Outlook

Market commentary notes weak trading with a late day dip of about one percent. It cites St Paul influence in New York, optimistic views on a near-term rebound, and a broad uptrend in coal, wool, leather, and boot and shoe sectors amid scarce merchandise stocks. Mention of bond purchases and Treasury audits closes with reference to the 1887 President’s Message.

New York St. Paul

Whiting Tours Maine Aide to Putnam Election

Congressman Whiting of Michigan left for Maine today to address supporters in Portland and surrounding areas urging the election of Mr. Putnam.

Congressman Whiting Michigan Maine Portland Putnam

Hunt Paintings Ruined in Albany Capitol Ceiling Work

The allegorical canvases by William M. Hunt in the Albany Capitol interior are deteriorating as a new ceiling is installed. The north wall piece The Flight of Night is almost destroyed by damp, while The Discoverer on the south wall is damaged by construction. With no funds to remove the stone, officials expect the works to be covered or scrubbed. originally costing $30,000.

Albany Sprcran William M. Hunt Assembly Capitol Andrews New York

Ballot boxes stolen amid riot fear in Arkansas townships

A special to the Post Dispatch reports experts blew open a county clerk’s safe to steal ballot boxes from multiple townships including Badgett Big Rock Eastman Eagle Owen Boucha Bayou Meta Kilis Gray and Manwell. A fresh election will be called and tensions rise as hundreds of Black residents gather near the clerk’s office amid warnings of a possible riot.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Little Rock Ark Badgett Big Rock Eastman Eagle Owen Boucha Bayou Meta Kilis Gray Manwell Old River Township

New England Fair Highlights Hook and Ladder Truck Contest

Worcester on September 6 hosted a prominent hook and ladder truck prize event at the New England fair drawing about 10,000 spectators. Four teams Natick Leominster Westboro and Spencer competed for 200 and 100 dollars with Natick setting a new record of 52 15s. in a 220 yard dash to the truck. Westboro faltered with a broken ladder and Spencer toppled a ladder rod but still posted times around 56 1 4s. Large crowds filled the grounds and a holiday mood prevailed as invited dignitaries and local officials attended speeches and celebrations.

Worcester Sprcrar Natick Leominster Westboro Spencer Bay State House George 8. Houtwell Thomas P. Root Barre E. H. Hyde Stafford Conn William H. Barnum Lowell J. P. Lynde Athol State Board of Agriculture William E. Sessions Hampden William H. Bowker Worcester West Society Dr. Loring Nesdham Boutweil Winstow Allsworth Worcester Agricultural Society FE. B. Stoddard This City Messrs. Lynde and Bowker

Danvers Track Race Results in Three Minute Class

At the Danvers track J W Carlyle's Ella CG won the $50 three minute class with a best time of 2 52. J Walcott's R H Time won a matched race for $50 with a time of 2 64. C O Stones's Sadie G won a suit of Geena with a 2 40 time.

Danvers J. W. Carlyle Ella CG J. Walcott R. H Geena C. O. Stone Sadie G

Bellows Falls Times Sold to Frank H. Brown

Bellows Falls Vermont September 6 The Bellows Falls Times has been sold to Frank H Brown formerly Vermont representative of the Boston Journal A N Swain who retires has been editor and proprietor for thirty five years Possession will be given October 1

Bellows Falllls Bellows Falls Frank H. Brown Vermont Boston Journal A. N. Swain

Paine’s Furniture Co List Offers Beds and Desk Sets

An illustrated price list from Paine's Furniture Company at 48 Canal Street catalogs apartment house furniture including folding beds mattresses magic tables dressing cases and desks that come with toilet crockery, offered by mail order.

Paine’s Furniture Company Canal’ Street

Social Science Association Session on Jurisprudence

Saratoga N Y September 6 Today's session of the American Social Science Association focused on jurisprudence. Professor Francis Wayland chaired and papers read covered the state and the saloon codification of law taxation of economic rent and naturalization laws with speakers from Philadelphia New York Chicago. The session closes tomorrow.

Saratoga N. Y American Social Science Association Francis Wayland eSpOreBeny H. L. Wayland Feaoelphia W. B. Hornblower New York Samuel B. Clarke C. C. Bonney Chicago

Amusements listings in Boston theaters and venues

The page lists multiple shows and times across Boston venues including Park Theatre Vacation at 8, Globe at 7, Hollisikker Theatre A Possible Case at 7 45, Boston Theatre The Two Sisters at 7 60, Boston Museum Bells of Haslemere at 8, Howard Atheneum Variety at 8, Grand Opera House Over the Garden Wall, Tremont row venue Austin and Stone's Museum open 10 am to 10 pm, Cyclorama Battle of Gettysburg, Music Hall Promenade concert at 8, Pompeian Amphitheatre Last Days of Pompeii at 7 45.

Boston Museum Haslemere Howard Atheneum Grand Opera House Garden Wall Austin & Stone’s Museum Tremont Row Cyclorama Tremont Street Music Hall Pompeian Amphitheatre Pompeii

Auction Sales Including Horses Paintings and Weddings

AUCTION SALES SATURDAY Horses J Richardson 10 30 am Paintings Leonard Co 3 pm BACON CLARKE In Sturbridge Aug 30 by Rev M L Richardson Jorace W Bacon La Calista L Clarke both of Southbridge DOANE NICKERSON In Wellfleet Sept 5 by Rev C S Davis William P Doane to Desire E Nickerson both of Wellfleet ROBINSON BROWNELL At Somerville Sept 5 by Rev George W Durell Frank P Robinson to Blanche S Brownell WOODMAN SMITHY At Uphans Corner Sept 4 by Rev Addison Browne of Boston Mr Pulaski K E Woodman to Miss Jessie K Snuth all of Boston

Bacon—Clarke Sturbridge M. L. Richardson Jorace W. Bacon Ilanchez S. Brownell Woodman -Smithy Uphan’s Corner Addison Browne Loston Pulaski KE Woodman Jessie KE. Snuth Boston

Obituary notices from across Massachusetts dated Sept 5 6 8

A collection of death notices and brief obituaries for Sallie Badger Bailey Barker Barker, James Bartlett Jr Edward Henderson Nettie Joyce Magnus Lefstrom Edna Mansfield Nathan Robbins E Augustus Story Alice Taylor John Tilem ann John Nicholas Jilemann William Toomey Clara Warner Laura Wood and others. Ages range from 2 months to 86 years with multiple cities including Wellesley Hills Arlington Brighton Jamaica Plain Melrose West Newton Needham and Boston. Funeral details note Unitarian Church in Arlington and timing for Sept 9.

Badger Wellesley Hills Sallie G. Badger Bailey Arlington Alonzo E. Bailey Bakiner Brighton Anna Maria Hiram and Hopseybeth Faxon Barker Bartlety Boston Highlands James C., Jr James C. Bartlett Gloucester Bush Needham Theoda Davis Foster W. Bush, Currier Vinton L. R. Currier David Currier Kerry N. H Dunn Margaret John Dunn Farnum West Newton Eunice Farnum Glancy John Glaney Hankey Jamaica Plain Elizabeth G Anthony Hankey Melrose Nettie G Thomas G Joyce Bridgeport Conn Charles Rinck Roxbury Lefstrom Loston Highlands Magnus Lefstrom Mansfield Sunapee Edna Clatur Mansfield Cree Story E. Augustus Story Taylor East Milton Alice C. Taylor Charles Taylor Tilemann Salt Lake City John Nicholas Jilemann Denmark Toomey Charlestown William Toomey Warner Holyoke Clara Gamwell Warner Boston Wood Shirley Laura Charles Wood

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