Beard Likely to Proceed Against Wheeler Over Shay Case
The dispute between Boston Streets Superintendent B T Wheeler and civil service commissioners over Frank J. Shay's appointment as foreman in the sanitary division continues. The commissioners reply says Shay, provisionally named for street cleaning, has since April 6 worked as a foreman in the sanitary division in Wheeler's department, an employment they deem illegal and must stop. Chairman Charles Theodore Russell signs the letter.
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B. T. Wheeler
Civil Service Commissioners
Frank J. Shay
Wheeler
City Hall
Charles Theodore Russell
Commission considers action over Shay Lane cases and Wheeler role
Secretary Dudley notes strain between John Moran and the street chief. The board may sue Superintendent Wheeler if he refuses to discharge Shay. Wheeler defends his letter to authorities and cites not trusting laborers for legal matters. Lane’s case prompts a further civil service hearing. Lane, a storekeeper appointment, allegedly illegally employed in the ferry division. Wheeler sought a storekeeper with technical know-how but civil service could not provide a suitable candidate.
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Dudley
Commission
John B. Moran
Goran
Shay
Wheeler
State House
Street Department
Lane
John J. Lane
Ilegally
Ferry
Civil Service Commissioners
Saville's Hotel Charges in Cambridge Case
Officials file seven or more accusations against Saville's Hotel Cambridge OSSes. The complaint lists improper character, entry of certain people, and concealment concerns. details are unclear due to damaged text but point to misconduct and restricted access issues.
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Saville
Cambridge
Oses
Etene
Debated Naval Bill Sparks Cross-Party Clash in Congress
In a five minute rule session on the naval appropriation bill members traded partisan barbs. Ohio Rep Grosvenor and Mississippi Rep Williams clashed over the presidents tariff and conduct. Grosvenor later disclaimed intentional affront as debate paused with several provisions unresolved.
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Washington
Grosvenor
Ohio
Wiliams
Mississippi
Hawley
Texas
Gros
London crusade targets play Zaza amid censorship push
Report from London on April 18 describes a mob staging against the play Zaza with attendees recording lines and scenes deemed immoral. Protestors plan to test the work with Lord Chamberlain Earth, the theatre censor, seeking suppression of Tata while noting Zanea was submitted and passed.
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London
Leslie Freed After Indictment Rejected in Brooklyn
Cecil Lesie advertising manager for the Pranklyn syndicate was freed from Raymond Street Jail Brooklyn after the District Attorney said evidence was insufficient to convict him of fraud complicity.
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NW York
Cecil Lesie
Pranklyn Syndicate
Raymond Street
Brooklyn
Clark
Lord Chamberlain and Queen Influence Over Stage Censorship
The Lord Chamberlain can change his mind anytime and the Examiner of Plays, George A. Radford, serves as chief. As head of the royal household he aligns with the Queen on morals, so if pressure against Zaza reaches the monarch, the Lord Chamberlain may use his autocratic power with no redress.
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George A. Radford
Pop Concerts in May at Mechanics Hall
Alease granted to Manager Fred Comee allows Pop concerts in the Mechanics Building grand hall from May 10 to July 1 with possible extension. The Boston Normal School of Gymnastics gains a three year lease starting Aug 1 for the two upper floors of the Administration building. A trade school for boys will begin sessions around September or October with modest tuition and trades yet to be chosen.
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Mechanics
Fred Comee
Nttable Mechanic Association
Boston Normal School of Gymnastics
Trade School
Parker's Lucky Box scheme roams Providence with two mysterious women
In Providence a finely dressed Boston woman and another older woman search for Parker the swindler known as the three starved bad luck box man. Parker once arrived with $90000 in Boston and operated under the name Colonial Scientific Society. Postal and police officials pursue clues to his whereabouts while the women seek the man amid ads and mail schemes.
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Providence
R. I
Boston
Parker
United States
Marshal McCabe
Colonial Scientific Society
Westminster Street
Est Street
Arker
Child Falls Into Weeklong Sleep Puzzle
New York physicians are puzzled by 3 year old Kate Knepper of 113 Canal Street who has slept since dinner last week. The child remains healthy and seemingly in a refreshing slumber as doctors seek a cause.
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New York
Kate Knepper
Canal Street
Democrats pick Johnson and Wilson delegates in district
Cleveland April 18 Democratic delegates chosen for the Kansas led convention include Tom L Johnson and Harry Wilson with resolutions backing Bryan and the Chicago platform.
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Cleveland, O
Twenty-First
Cleveland
Tom L. Johnson
Harry Wilson
Aedes
Bryan
Theatres Hit with Diverse Shows Across City Venues
Across Boston a festival of performances unfolds with Cissie Loftus's rest affecting Keith's engagement, while Maniselle of the Varieties closes rehearsals at Malden Auditorium. Edinburgh icons Julia Marlowe and Pauline Hall headline Bowdoin and Tremont attractions, and Castle Square touts Quo Vadis next week as crowd attendance remains strong.
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Cissie Loftus
Keith's
Maniselle
Malden Auditorium
J. H. Gilmour
Tremont Theatre
Gilmour
Rodriguez
Julia Marlowe
Hilda Thomas
Mlle
Flower
Melba
Bowdoin Square Theatre
W. J. Walshe
Fensmere Hall
Back Bay
Robert Emmet
Alice Nielsen
Boston Museum
Joseph F. Wagner
Vincent T. Fetherston
Hollis
The
Park
Chine
Mississippi
Bowdoin Sqnate
Francis Wilson
Pauline Hall
Lulu Glader
Christian
Roxane
New York
Boston
Ching Ing Foo
Lafayette
Cats
Castle Square
Nero
Awkins
Columbia
Mme
Marie Tavary
Laura Burt
Ingomery
Eo “Headners
Benda Rossa
Austin & Stone
London Ladies’ Orchestra
Trioth Musi
Jessor
Innocent Maids to Headline St Augustine Minstrel Show
The St Augustine C T A S prepares for the sixth annual minstrel show with new scenery court costumes and travesties. The feature will be The Innocent Maids performed by eight young women led by Minnie Curry Alice Reed Annie Ahearn Minnie McDermott Lizzie Cotter Mary Hurley Nellie Mahoney and Lillie Willock at St Augustine Hall EB Street South Boston on Thursday evening April 26.
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St. Augustine C. T. A. S
Minnie Curry
Alice Reed
Annie Ahearn
Minnie McDermott
Lizzie Cotter
Mary Hurley
Nellie Mahoney
Lillie Willock
St. Augustine Hall
EB Street
South Boston
Conservatory Recital At New England Conservatory
Last evening at the New England Conservatory of Music a recital by advanced class students featured piano, vocal and organ pieces. Performers included Lindoff Ste Birousky, Mrs Gertrude Cohen, Miss Mabel Griffin Cochituate, Mass and Miss Alverda Kehler Shenandoah Penn, with works by Schubert Liszt Gounod and Dubois among selections on piano voice and organ.
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New England Conservatory of Music
Lindoff
Ste Birousky
Gertrude Cohen
Boston
Schubert
Eyerbeer
Faust
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Lord Chamberlain
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Syndicate Miller
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Eighth Congressional District
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Mechanics’ Building
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Sunderland and DA
Danceing Dolls
Fred Bowman
Alabama Comedy Four
Brooks Broths
Merry
May
Burlesquers
May Howard
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George Byers
Martin Mulvihill
Charles Leonard Fletcher
Carrie Ezier
Eulalie and
Kirwin
Tabasco
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Irene
Hollis Tixharree
Isaac B. Rich
Charles Frohman
Annie Russell
Jerome
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Harry B. Smith
Nixon & Zimmerman
Ariel Barney
Victor Herbert
Bergerac
Frank Lk. Perley
Alice Nielsen Opera Company
Harry, B. Smith
Stanislaus Stange
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OPERA
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George W. Magee
Tremont
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Marie” Tavary Renow
Laura Bort
Montgomery
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Donate Huo Vadis
Sousa
Ching Ling Foo
Lydia Yeamans
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Edwin Latell
Mark Sullivan
Bruet Et Riviere
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A. H. Chamberlyn
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Lady Slavey
Dan Daly
Marie Dressler
Madge Lessing
Zella Frank
Adele Farrington
Nella Webb
Marjorie Lee
Harry, Davenport
Charles Danby
Cyril Scott
Alfred Klein
Nicholas Burnham
Charles Peakes
En Immense Chorus
LA Petith
NEW Palace Theatre
Rome OF Burlesque
Tremonthow
Astin & Stone
London Lady Orchestra
People’s Choral Union
Samuel W. Cole
Crean
Costa
Benet
Music Hall
Jaane
Mee
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Pauline Wereese
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Gwilym Miles
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