War Talk in Congress on Cuba and Maine Crisis
Senators and representatives push for immediate action over Spain after the Maine disaster. Speakers including Perkins and Mantle urge Cuban independence and a strong U S response, while Clay emphasizes diplomacy and South risk in war. Debates proceed as the sundry civil bill is read and resolutions on casualties and Cuban policy move.
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California
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Maine
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Georgia
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Congress
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Foraker
Ohio
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Committee On Foreign Relations
Friends
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Grout
Rep
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House of Representatives
United States of America
Senate debates weaken forest land reserve amendment
The sundry civil appropriation bill was taken up as the committee's amendment to fund Union building purchase was defeated. A lengthy discussion followed on suspending the Feb 2 1897 executive order to reserve lands in Wyoming Utah Montana Washington Idaho and South Dakota as forest reserves.
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Utah
Montana
Washington
Idaho
South Dakota
Chandler
Rep
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Teller
Col
Wilson
Wash
Stewart
Nev
Shoup
Senate
Dean's Ointment Promises Permanent Skin Relief
An advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a sovereign remedy for all skin itchiness and claims instant relief and lasting cure for eczema across the body.
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Reed Rebukes Galleries Over War Bill Clash in House
In a heated session Speaker Reed threatened to clear the galleries after loud applause for Democrats during Bailey’s speech on a temporary fortifications bill. The measure grants the President power to erect fortifications in emergencies with owner consent, amid debates on Cuba and the Spanish conflict.
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Fitzgerald
McKinley
Bailey
Reed
Mr. Perkins
California
Woodford
Lee
Weyler
United States
Cuba
Representative Bailey
Washington
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Cannon
Committee On Foreign Relations
District of Columbia
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Board of Inquiry
Maine
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Dem
Committee On Appropriations
Senate
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Rep
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Jentz
Ohio
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Mississippi
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Foreign Affairs Committee
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Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Proclaimed Health Builder
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as vital for busy workers. It claims to strengthen digestion, purify blood, energize nerves and muscles, and prevent disease. A New Orleans user testifies to relief from dyspepsia and fatigue after treatment, with pellets recommended for constipation.
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Jos. Henderson Dirklun
Josephine Street
New Orleans
Weak spot in your system and a health remedy claim
A promotional piece asks readers to identify a personal weakness and promotes Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure for indigestion and fatigue. It cites testimonials from Mrs. M. McMahon and Mrs. J. W. Connor praising renewed health and vigor, asserts blood purification and digestion aid, and warns to obtain only the genuine product.
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Sumpter St
Brooklyn
Duffy
J. W. Connor
Fitchburg
Mass
At the Play and Society Snippets
In light theater chatter from Cincinnati Enquirer and Tit-Bits, cheerful banter about crowns and hair is paired with playful stage banter. Miss Sniffen laments Juliet’s fate while Mr Kippax jokes about the actress’s tears and pretend tragedy.
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Juliet
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Mr. Kippax
Man From Mexico receives rousing Boston welcome at Park Theatre
Comedian Willie Collier and Louise Allen headline a Park Theatre revival of The Man From Mexico. The show elicits hearty audience laughter as plot unfolds from a Tenderloin hotel arrest to a prison scene and a Mexican guise climax. Collins and Allen praised for lively performances with Arbuckle Mason and Mulkins in supporting roles. Patriotism surges with Uncle Sam finale and military guests in attendance. The Grand Opera House presents Verdi Il Trovatore with Lane Ladd Murray Clarke Ling acclaimed by a large crowd.
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Louise Allen
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Dan Mason
Katherine Mulkins
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Clara Lane
Hattie Belle Ladd
J. K. Murray
W. H. Clarke
Richie Ling
Ti Trovatore
Erminie
Esmeralda Revival Shines at Castle Square Theatre
The Castle Square Theatre stock company revived Esmeralda to strong acclaim with Horace Lewis as Elbert Rogers J H Gilmour as Dave Hardy and Mary Sanders as Esmeralda Lizzie Morgan Nora Desmond Maude Odell and others turning in notable performances The Bowdoin Square offers Leah the Forsaken with a strong cast led by Fanny McIntyre and E L Snader Next week Davy Crockett appears with matinee schedule unchanged.
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Esmeralda
Castle Square Theatre Stock Company
Horace Lewis
North Carolina
Elbert Rogers
J. H. Gilmour
Dave Hardy
Mary Sanders
Lizzie Morgan
Lydia Ann
Maude Odell
Nora Desmond
Tony Cummings
Estabrook
Charles Mackay
Jack Desmond
Lucy Spinney
Kate Desmond
N. H. Fowler
the Marquis
J. L. Seeley
George Drew
Bowdoin Square
Leah
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Lothrop
Bowdoin
Fanny MclIntyre
E. L. Snader
Nathan
Caroline Cooke
Madalena
Carl Fey
Lorenz
Lorimer Johnstone
Rudolf
Kk. A. Page
Herman
William Cullington
Ludwig
Florence Hall
Groschen
The Old Homestead Heads Toward Closing Week at Boston Theatre
Last night’s crowd filled the Boston Theatre for The Old Homestead in its third and final week. Denman Thompson played the Yankee farmer with steady vigor, drawing sympathy for his forgiving nature and strong family ties as the audience responded with fervent approval.
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Papinta and Vaudeville Dazzle in Boston Spotlight
Papinta dazzled Boston audiences with rainbow lighting and mirrored effects, creating the illusion of a large dancing troupe. The piece praises her ongoing appeal and calls the show a major success. Also noted is Charles Dickson’s new farce An Undeveloped Bud featuring Grace George with strong lines and a curtain call. A biograph segment of marching pictures was a big hit.
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Papinta
Keith
Boston
Charles Dickson
Grace George
Dickson
Johnstone Bennett
Howard Week Presents Notable Burlesque Bill with Robie's Cast
The Howard Show features Robie's Bohemian burlesquers headlining a strong bill. Star favorites include Billy B. Van Joe Fields Mark Woolley Joe Natus Flo Jansen Vevi Nobriga Heyth Ardell Amy Roberts Florence Hamilton Laura Martiere Emma Martiere and Dora Wiley Boston debut as alio leader. Also on stage are Millard and Alexander Finn and Finn Frances Aldworth Pongo Burto Chalk Saunders Harry and Fred Mayo Robert T. Tyrrell Mascot the clairvoyant horse and a vaudeville lineup including Parnaud family Hamilton and Villars three Cohorns Felix Fleming Higgins and Leslie Marion Blake Newsboys sextet Chevalier Mardo OConnell and Mack Joy and Clayton Fleming sisters Monsulla and Russell and the Johnsons.
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Billy B. van
Joe Fields
Mark Woolley
Joe Natus
Flo Jansen
Vevi Nobriga
Heyth Ardell
Amy Roberts
Florence Hamilton
Laura Martiere
Emma Martiere
Sweet Singer
Maine
Dora Wiley
Boston
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Hamilton
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Cohorns
Felix Fleming
Higgins
Leslie
Marion Blake
Newsboys
Chevalier Mardo
O’connell
Mack
Joy
Clayton
Fleming Sisters
Monsulla
Russell
Johnsons
The Hoosier Doctor on Tremont Stage Impresses Crowd
Digby Fell leads a strong company in The Hoosier Doctor at Tremont Theatre with Pell delivering a natural sympathetic country doctor portrayal. Stuart Robson stars as Lemuel Jacklin in Opie Read's tale of simple North Carolina folk and hillside life. The production stands as the marquee attraction with ample audience applause.
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Digby Fell
Nir
Pell
Stuart Robson
Lemuel Jacklin
North Carolina
Opie Read
Jacklins
Grand Theatre presents Fanchon the Cricket and Birth of Freedom
The Grand Theatre delivers a strong program featuring Katherine Rober in Fanchon the Cricket with a shadow dance encore. The curtain raiser The Birth of Freedom stars Lt. Harry Damon and J Gordon Edwards. Vaudeville adds John Weber German comedy Kittie Bingham Fred Harte Maud Scott and Hardy and Wheeler among others.
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Katherine Rober
Fanchon
Franklin Ritchie
Landry
William Healey
Dadier
E&. A. Summers
Father Barhead
Morris McHugh
Old Fader
Leonard Rowe
Martineau
Belle Gaffney
Grace Hamilton
Maud Scott
Kittie Bingham
Grand Theatre Stock Company
Herbert A. Kenny
Boston
James K. Weane
the Grand
Harry Damon
United States Navy
J. Gordon Edwards
Thomas F. Thomas
George W. Watson
Tom Bowlin
Barney Hale
Bos
Alice Clifford
Senorita Castrilla
Mark Kent
Joseph Donahue
Thad West
James Kk. Keane
John Weber
Fred Harte
Hardy and Wheeler
Boston Theatre Opens Opera Season With Crowd Pledge
Yesterday morning the Boston Theatre drew enthusiastic crowds for the opera in English season inaugurating next Monday April 11 led by Tompkins. The opening bill features the Queen's Lace Handkerchief and Verdi Il Trovatore with eight performances planned alternating light and grand opera. To mark the inauguration each lady at the Wednesday matinee April 13 will receive a genuine Irish linen lace handkerchief as a souvenir.
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Tompkins
Sullivan Retains Fame at Columbia Theatre Show
John N Sullivan, twelve year world boxing champion, was warmly received at the Columbia Theatre last night. The crowd packed the house as Sullivan thanked fans after a long cheer. A lively musical farce A Trip Across the Ocean followed with Brownings and Petcher brothers contributing, Emma Carus rendering songs, Carmody juggling, and a final sparring wind up between Sullivan and Ed White.
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Nut Club
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Brownings
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Edith
Petcher Brothers
Emma Carus
Carmody
Maude Detty
Edith Murray
Begley
Lee
Muldoon
Fiddler
Golden Trio
Rolla
Ed White
Richard Mansfield Sale Opens At Hollis Street Theatre
Richard Mansfield's advance sale of seats and boxes starts at 8 o'clock this morning at the Hollis Street Theatre. The theatre is closed this week due to Miss Arthur's illness, limiting performances.
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Richard Mansfield
Hollis Street Theatre
Miss Arthur
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