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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1887

Page

5

Powell Sees Ohio Victory Likely in Democratic Rally

Washington reports General Thomas Powell, Ohio Democratic nominee for governor, says the party is united and strong, labor support shifts minor, prohibition polls around 30,000, and Tariff debates help Dems. Powell predicts Hamilton County win by 8,000 to 10,000 as Foraker’s attacks aid the Democrats. The President limits Western trip press travel to two reporters.

Washington Sprcran Thomas Powell Ohio Post Cincinnati Cleveland Hamilton County Foraker Associated Press United Press Philadelphia Pulitzer New York World McClure Philadelphia Times

Argentine government moves to colonize Falkland Islands

An official notes Argentina plans colonization and development of the islands with a government governor appointed and a thorough scientific exploration to follow, reflecting a shift toward integration of the territory after years of local influence.

The Red Lamp at the Museum Aims for Nightly Delight

Reviewers flag The Red Lamp as a clever yet not great play set in St Petersburg with Nihilism as backdrop. Miss Clarke shines as Princess Claudia Morakoji while Mr Barron strains with monotony. Mr Beerbohm-Tree leads a stylish cast and handsome sets in a brisk, entertaining production.

Atlantic New York London Comedy Theatre Beerbohm-Tree Casey Little House Haymarket Tree St. Petersburg Claudia Morakoji Outram Tristram du Boisgobey Gaborian Pettitt and Sims Dulness Tristram Museum Barron Demetrius Mr. Barron Heerbohm-Tree Miss Clarke Claudia Morakos Lady Monckton Evesson Seymour Coulter Villaious E. L. Davenport Prince Mr. Hudson

Erminie Comes Back With Accumulated Honors At Playhouse

The revival of Erminie marks over 500 performances and high public praise. Performances by Pauline Hail Javotte Marie Jansen Francis Wilson Ravennes and George Olmi are praised for consistent, witty dialogue strong characterizations and charming music with smooth orchestration.

Gilbert and Sullivan Pauline Hail Ziminie Marie Jansen Javotte Francis Wilson Cadeaux W. S. Caboll

Howard Atheneum Show Delights Crowded Audience

A specialty and novelty company presented a varied program at the Howard Atheneum last night to a packed house. The Virginia trio Harris Manning and Williams opened with a blackface act, followed by Five’s military tableau. Pp C Shorts impressed on banjo and violin, while Topack and Steele drew laughs in a knockabout act. Acts by May Irwin, Horse Shoe Four, McAvoy and Hallen, and Stanton and Miss Corri entertained, ending with a lively bout between Ike O’Neil Weir and pupil Hugh Kellher and a burlesque fistic scene. The same lineup repeats all week.

Howard Atheneum Harris Manning Williams Virginia A Five King Pp. C. Shorts Topack Steele Fannie Beane Gilday Miss May Irwin Horse Shoe Four McAvoy Hallen Stanton Miss Corri Ike O'Neil Wier Belfast Hugh Kelliher

The Boston and Park Theatres Show Busy Run of Hits

The Hollis Street theatre opens with Corsair in its third week while A Run of Luck enters its second week at the Boston. Jim the Penman continues at the Park, with Elaine and A Foregone Conclusion still absent. Chicago dispatch notes Booth and Barrett in good health and spirits. Colonel McCaull seeks a New York theatre with a permanent company as Bellman proves a big success and profits near twenty thousand dollars per season.

Hollis Street Boston Park Theatres Corsair Jim the Penman Elaine Palmer House Chicago New York Times Edwin Booth Lawrence Barrett Mr. Booth Mr. Barrett Macbeth Othello Shylock McCaull New York McCauil

Amusements and Theatres Evening Shows Listed

The Park Theatre presents Jim the Penman at 45. Globe Theatre shows Erminie at 8. A Run of Luck plays at Theatre One. The Museum screens The Red Lamp tonight. Street Theatre features The Corsair at 7. Atheneum offers a variety program at 8.

Park Theatre Jim the Penman Globe Theatre Erminie Ene Theatre Hoston Museum Red Lamp Here Street the Corsair How and Athenium

Auctions Today Real Estate and Stocks Schedule

Real estate sales by L Foster Morse at 3 p m. Carriages and harnesses by A M Bates at 10 20 a m. Horses and carriages by Albert Howe Co Brighton La at noon. Stocks by K L Day Co at 11 30 a m. Stocks by Francis Henshaw Co at noon. Land by L Foster Morse at 3 p m.

A. M. Bates Albert Howe & Co Brighton M. Stocks K. L. Day & Co Francis Henshaw & Co Land—L. Foster Morse

Marriages in Various Cities From Late September Notices

Elkins and Dillaway wed at All Saints Ashmont Boston in a ceremony led by Rev C T Whittemore. Higgins and Rush unite in Philadelphia with Rev William F Nichols officiating. Hubbard and Hutchins marry in Roxbury and Durham Conn. Proctor and Hodgman wed in Worcester. Wrights unite in New Bedford in a ceremony by Rev M J Savage.

A. P. Foster Frederic P. Hubbard Durham Conn Alithea M. Hutchins Roxbury Mass Proctor—Hodgman Worcester Mr. Harris Alfred T. Proctor Hattie F Hodgman Wright—Wright

Death notices from Wellesley Hills and surrounding towns

Obituaries and funeral notices from Sept. events across Massachusetts list Caroline Abbott, Flora Hichborn, Abby Mason, Cheever Newhall, Sarah Nutler, Rebecca Ward, Charles Whitney, and others. Details include dates, ages, funeral times, locations at St Marys Newton Lower Falls, Hotel Vendome, and private burials with flowers declined.

Abbott Wellesley Hills Caroline Livermore Josiah Gardner Abbott St. Mary’s Church Newton Lower Falls Boston & Albany Bronsdon Edward Holyoke Herbert Carrie M. Bronsdon Chamberlain Dexter H. Chamberlain Hichborn Flora L Samuel Hichborn Mason Abby A Charles 5 Miller Portsmouth N. H John H. Miller Newhall Chelsea Mass Cheever Newhall Nutter Sarah Copeland Nuter West Cedar Street Richardson Roxbury Margaret Colby Richardson Charlotte E Charles T. Richardson

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