Remembering Fred Stinson Theatre Pioneer and Marlowe Manager
Obituary recalls Fred Stinson a theater figure in East Boston and Philadelphia. He steered Julia Marlowe from chorus to star, managed Modjeska tours, and co owned with photographer Falk. Stinson also worked on Stetson's publications and the Howard Theatre, died after pleuro-pneumonia at about 45, leaving a Nantucket summer home and several plays including A Gilded House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Stinson
Julia Marlowe
New Yan Crag
Stinson
Boston
Frank Dunbar
Stamford
Long Island
Lovell's Grove
Mr. Dunbar
John Stetson
Howard Athéneum
Police Gazette
Stetson
Philadelphia
Chestnut Street Theatre
United States
Fynes
Howard
Modjeska
Bwaa
Green
Missarlowe
Falk
Mr.Stinson
Mr. Stinson
Sadie Martinet
Nantucket
Chicago
Damaged Railroad Pier Disrupts Great Northern Link
A St John river gale in April damaged a railroad pier at the St. John River bridge. The entire pier shifted about four feet and its top twisted, halting repairs until low water in midsummer. The bridge, over half a mile long, connects the Canadian Pacific line and the Canadian Pacific rail network to St John from this city.
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Ericton
N. B
St. John’s River
Canadian Istern Railway
Canadian Pacific Vent
St. John
London Shoemakers Strike Near End of Weeklong Walkout
London reports the long shoemakers strike may end within ten days after a trade conference reached a mutually satisfactory settlement basis. Work is expected to resume on April 22 with negotiations having produced compromise terms for stall demands and rents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
North Adams Riot Ties Town To Vermont Kidnap Attempt
A North Adams policeman is critically wounded after a mob in North Pownal Vermont attacked a team attempting to seize a boy wanted as a key witness in a Adams liquor case. Father Moran lawyer Magenis and Officer Dineen fled across the state line after a crowd hurled stones as the boy escaped through a hotel window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Adams
North Pownal
Pownal
Adams
Theodore Koehler
Frank Clarke
Clarke
North Pownal House
Koehler
Tempt
Father Moran
Temperance
John E. Magenis
Dineen
Prindle
Moran
Magenis
Abrahams
Massachusetts
Vermont
Lefavour Discharged in Mail Theft Case
Herbert Lefavour of Staten Island was discharged by U S Commissioner Shields after government witnesses disappeared and Assistant District Attorney Mott said Healey & Co. fled with Alfred Jeliffe. Lefavour faced charges of withdrawing a 1000 dollar check addressed to Whitman Shoe Co. of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Herbert Lefavour
Staten Island
Whitman Shoe Company
Boston
Healey & Co
Brooklyn
United States
Shields
Mott
Alfred Jeliffe
Whiskey Trust Officers Elected at Peoria Meeting
Directors of the Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company elected at Peoria last week met in Chicago at Levy Mayer's office. They chose headquarters at Peoria and named S. M. Rice president J. M. Hutton vice president W. L. Mayer treasurer and J. M. Mott secretary with plans to reconvene the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Distilling and Cattle Feeding Company
Peoria
Levy Mayer
S. M. Rice
New York
J. M. Hutton
Cincinnati
W. L. Mayer
J. M. Mott
Massachusetts Emergency and Hygiene Association Meets
The Massachusetts Emergency and Hygiene Association met yesterday afternoon at 45 Commonwealth Avenue with about seventy leading members present. Dr. David W. Cheever presided. papers were read by Mrs. Farnsworth Mrs. Kate Gannett Wells and Dr. A K Stone. Tea followed. Officers elected for the year include President Dr. David W. Cheever Vice Presidents Henry P. Walcott Charles B. Porter Frank Wells William L. Richardson Oliver J. Wadsworth Elbridge G. Cutler Mrs. William Appleton Mrs. John Lowell Mrs. Charles D Homans Mrs. Charles J. Paine Mrs. Thomas B. Allen William C. Stevens Worcester Secretary Miss R L Dexter Treasurer Charles E Sampson Chairman of executive committee Mrs Kate Gannett Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Emergency and Hygiene Association
Commonwealth Avenue
David W. Cheever
Farnsworth
Kate Gannett
Wells
A. K. Stone
M. D
Henry P. Walcott
Charles B. Porter
Frank Wells
William L. Richardson
Oliver J. Wadsworth
Elbridge G. Cutler
William Appleton
John Lowell
Charles D.homans
Charles J. Paine
Thomas B. Allen
William C. Stevens
Worcester
Mass
R L. Dexter
Charles E. Sampson
Kate Gannett Wells
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure For Scrofula Tiredness
An 19th century advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for That Tired Feeling and nervousness linked to scrofula taints in the blood. It cites Clarence Allen of Oil City Kentucky reporting a large underchin tumor healed after seven bottles, praising the medicine's unique formula and springtime efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Clarence Allen
Oil City
Kentucky
Hood's Sarsaparilla Blood Purifier Testimonials
A collection of customer endorsements from East Leverett Me Stamford C ity Cazenovia N Y and Lummisville praising Hood's Sarsaparilla as a great blood purifier. Users report improved appetite energy relief from fatigue and renewed strength after taking the remedy and sometimes alongside Hood's Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Grace Pakirison
Cazenovia
N. Y
Vision of Fair Women at Perkins Institution
A student performance titled A Vision of Fair Women showcased visually impaired girls aided by two boys in a mostly silent display. Dressed as numerous heroines from Mother Goose to Joan of Arc, the show concluded with patriotic readings and songs to benefit Jamaica Plain kindergarten. The event, delayed from Washington’s Birthday, featured readings from Tennyson and other authors amid interspersed songs and an organ interlude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perkins Institution For the Blind
Matilda Boyle
Mother Goose
Bo Peep
Little Boy Blue
Brownie
Red
Riding Hood
Cinderella
May Queen
Goddess of Night
Ruth
Joan of Arc
Cleopatra
Portia
Mary Queen of Scots
Queen Elizabeth
Grace Darling
Priscilla
Evangeline
Maud Muller
Highland Mary
Patient Crissela
Pocahontas
Lady Clare
Morning
Bertha
Tennyson
Boys’ Department
America
Harry E. Maredalous
Paul Revere
St. George's
Jamaica Plain
Washington
Bay State Steamer Debuts With Portland Run
A Portland Steam Packet Co vessel, the Bay State, was shown to reps before its first 7 PM trip to Portland. Captain W. W. Snowman commands, sightseers praised the sidewheeler, and an onboard rocket salute marked the launch as the vessel nears an eight hour voyage in favorable weather. The Sachem of Warren line arrived from Liverpool after a nine day four hour trip, longer by route. A visit to the Kansas near Charlestown showcased cofferdam work, hampered by dry dock access at Boston Simpson’s facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown Navy Yard Dry Dock
Doane
W. S. Doane
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Hull
Hartfield
New York
New England
Dexter
Collin Smith
New Bedford
Georgie L. Dickson
Norfolk
Rufus Elliott
Stubbs
Erastus Baldwin
Portland
H. J. Libby
Elliott
Landsman
Bay State
Portland Steam Packet Company
W. W. Snowman
Sachem
Warren Line
Liverpool
Kansas
Charlestown
Boston
Simpson's
Rev and Mrs Livermore to mark fiftieth wedding anniversary
Melrose April 19. On Monday May 6 the Rev and Mrs Mary Livermore will have been married fifty years. They will hold open house 2 to 6 p m and receive friends. They planned a quiet day but many neighbors asked for a public recognition. The Livermores aim for an unconventional informal neighborly occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Livermore
New Shoe Factory Planned for East Weymouth
The Bates property on Middle Street in East Weymouth was donated to George C G Strong to build a four story shoe factory 40 by 150 feet. Strong has led local shoemaking with John Carroll, and citizens welcomed a new major factory after the firm’s dissolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Weymouth
Bates
Middle Street
George CG. Strong
Strong
John Carroll
Five Buried in Ardmore Fire At New York Biscuit Plant
Fire in Philadelphia destroyed the New York Biscuit Company building at 210 214 North Front street and damaged Dreydoppel soap and candle works. Five firemen were buried by a collapsing wall on Craven street. four alarms and river boats were used. Loss totals $275000 with $200000 to the biscuit company and $50000 to Dreydoppel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
New York Biscuit Company
North Front Street
William Dreydoppel
Delaware River
Craven Street
William H. Sargent
Richard Morrow
John
Collins
William H. Sturges
James McGuigan
Augusta Place
Biscuit Company
Dreydoppel
Patriots' Day Celebrated by United Boys' Brigade in Mechanics Hall
About 1000 members in white duck and blue uniforms gathered at Mechanics Hall to honor Patriots' Day with drills, flag songs, and a march past under Colonel Lovering. Speakers included Hon. Elijah A. Morse who urged remembrance of Concord Lexington and Bunker Hill and cautioned against stimulants and bad company. The event featured dress and sword drills and was dismissed by Rev. S. F. Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanics
United Boys’ Brigade
Mechanics’ Hall
Attleboro
Marlboro
Sharon
Somerville
H. F. Lovering
B. B
Major Cullis
Company K
North Attleboro
Elijah A. Morse
Canton
Concord
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Franklin
Jefferson
Hancock
Adams
Washington
Twenty Fourth Reunion Of Old Company H First Massachusetts
The twenty fourth annual reunion of old Company H First Massachusetts Volunteers was held at the Revere House. April 19 1861 enlistment day is celebrated with dinner and reunion. Officers named George W Campbell president Lemuel A Woods vice president William A Prescott secretary treasurer. Survivors present include Isaac Allston William P Drury Charles O Fellows William D Grover Steven E Jennings James A Gerrish 8 F H Learned Samuel B Pratt William A Prescott Horace A Sawyer William A Smith Lemuel E Woods John S Willey. Invited guests include F B Fay Samuel P Kenney Captain Isaac P Greggs Thomas Strangman D P Muzzey and Mr Burdet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts Volunteers
Revere House
George W. Campbell
Lemuel A. Woods
William A. Prescott
Baltimore
Yorktown
McClellan
Army of the Potomac
Hooker
Isaac
Thomas Strangman
First Regiment Association
D. P. Muzzey
Cambridge
Mr. Burdette
Burglars Foiled At Linden Station By Malden Officer
Malden April 19 2 oclock this morning Officer Dowd surprised two burglars at the Linden station of the Boston and Maine railroad they fled along the track the officer fired several shots none taking effect They had also tried to break the weighing machine at the station. The SSP. Industry mentions frequent thefts from weighing machines along the Saugus branch. The American Wringer Co listed with products and mail order services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Dowd
Linden
Boston & Maine Railroad
Saugus Branach
Ardmore Fire Destroys Main Street Business Core
A blaze in Ardmore Indian Territory wiped out six blocks of Caddo and Main streets destroying sixty business houses and the U.S. Court and jail. The vault and records were damaged, the Masonic Temple burned, and Mrs Neil suffered fatal burns as families fled to the streets seeking shelter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Huckleberry Woods Ablaze Near Pomona and McKee City
A major fire in the Pomona area southwest of Egg Harbor, New Jersey, has scorched three square miles of huckleberry woods and hunting grounds. Residents and volunteers fought the blaze as heat forced retreats. John Myers' house and barn were destroyed, and flames later moved toward McKee City as heavy timbers fueled the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egg Harbor
N. J
Pomona
John Myers
McKee City
Duley House and Outbuildings Burn in Farmington Area
A house with an ell and woodshed owned by Charles L. Duley between Farmington Falls and New Sharon burned yesterday after a chimney fire. Mrs. Duley and two young children escaped as their clothes burned. Loss estimated at 2000 with 1000 covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmington
Charles L. Duley
Farmington Falls
New Sharon
Lima Fire Threatens Destruction After Local Alarm
A telephone message from Cetina near Lima requests immediate Lima fire department response as the town along the Lake Erie & Western road faces destruction risk this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lima, O
Cetina
Here
Lake Erie & Western Road
Lima
Four Burned After Small Fire at East Houston Street
A morning fire at 309 East Houston Street in New York severely burned four people: Morris Lemisch 22 and his wife Rebecca Lemisch along with their two children Rosie and Rebecca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
East Houston Street
Morris Lemisch
Rebecca Lemisch
Rosie
Rebecca
Waukón Fire Destroys Four Stores in Iowa Blaze
Fire yesterday wiped out Duffy and Sons general store Martin's furniture Fitzgeralds salon and Winker's hardware in Waukón Iowa The loss is about 50000 with 15000 insured alongside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Duffy & Sons
Martin's
Fitzgerald's
Winker’s
Niagara Falls Park Theatre Burns Down
Fire at midnight destroyed the Park Theatre block in Niagara Falls New York causing an estimated total loss of 40 000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Park Theatre
Ancient and Honorable Banquet Honors Patriots’ Day
The Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company of Massachusetts held a Patriots' Day banquet at the Quincy House last evening. One hundred twenty five members and guests dined as red white and blue decorations and banners of the Ancients lined the hall. Speeches followed by Colonels Hedges Fox Walker and Gile Worcester Major Merrill and Harrison Hume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Massachusetts
Quincy House
Sidney M. Hedges
J. A. Fox
Henry Walker
George S. Merrill
Harrison Hume
Gile
Worcester
Duke and Helene Visit Twickenham in Brief Outing
London reports on a brief April 19 outing by the Duke and Helene of easy 8 aboard a one house use in Twickenham. The encounter reflects light social movement in the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Helene
Easil
Twickenham
Dr Swett’s Root Beer Offered As Temperance Drink
An advertisement touts Dr Swett’s Root Beer as superior to quack medicines. It promotes the “great temperance drink” for spring, claiming it is prepared from simple roots flowers and greens at Life of ue Sarsaparilla Hops and sold at The New England Botanic Depot and other depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Ethelred Fleeing Spanish Warship Reaches Port Antonio
Kingston dispatch reports the British fruiter Ethelred chased by a Spanish warship and fired upon by a Spanish gunboat on April 2, reaching Port Antonio on Wednesday. Captain Hopkins declines to discuss the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kingston
Jamaica
Ethelred
Port Antonio
Hopkins
Fruiter
Lyceum League Convention in Berkeley Temple
The New England division held its second annual Lyceum League of America convention in Berkeley Temple with about 500 delegates. Officers elected include President A F E Gates and vice presidents W M Howatt and Miss Bertha Upham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Lyceum League of America
Berkeley Temple
Tobey
Olaf Olsen
H. W. Rathbun
Connecticut
Bertha C. Upham
Abram English Brown
Lexington
Concord
League
E. Trask Hill
Independent Women Voters of
Boston
W. G. Nash
Elijah Morse
America
Conne ct River Recedes. Colt Offered Dam Cashly
The Connecticut River fell to twenty two and a half feet above low water mark and is expected to drop to twenty feet by tomorrow. Flooding remains in the east side of Hartford and East Hartford with hundreds of houses underwater to the first story. Colonel Samuel Colt, builder of a dyke around his factory property, once offered to dam the city for 80000 dollars and guarantee safety from floods. a similar offer to Albany was declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Connecticut
East Hartford
Samuel Colt
Pistol Fame
Albany
Mail and Express Not Sold Says Publisher
R. E. A. Dorr publisher of the Mail and Express states the paper has not been sold and is not for sale. He rejects rumors of a sale as unfounded and says sources of the reports could not be traced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mail and Express
R. E. A. Dorr
Weavers Viewed As Ruse by Overseer in Woonsocket
In Woonsocket Rhode Island on April 19 overseer Dorrington of Waterford No. 1 mill visited several striking weavers to induce a return to work and resume weaving the warps. The weavers resisted believing it a ruse to bring back old prices. The company warns that if help does not repair the warps they will be cut out Monday and unfinished work sent to Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
R. I
Dorrington
Waterford No. 1
Providence
Longtime maker of l homme Dieu augers buried in Chester
Henry Clark aged 78, longtime master of the old fashioned ship auger, was buried in Chester after a sixty five year career. Born in Middletown the craftsman followed the business to Brimfield Massachusetts where he earned wide acclaim as the world's leading auger maker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middletown
Conn
Henry Clark
Chester
Clark
Brimfield
Mass
Hatter Charles Knox Dies at 77 in New York
Charles Knox hatter dies at his home 46 West Tenth street New York at 6 30 this morning age 77 after a two week illness from pneumonia The funeral arrangements were not announced in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles Knox
West Tenth Street
Death notices from Somerville to East Cambridge release
Obituaries list several deaths with ages and dates: James Byrne aged 51 years 10 months in Somerville. Cornelius J Callaghan 26 in Boston city. widow of John Carnes 49 in Boston Highlands. Curtis Coolidge 98 years 2 months 26 days in Sherborn. additional entry Donovan Tal South Dotty aged 8 months East Cambridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrnes
Somerville
James
Allahan
Cornelius J. CallAhan
Carnes
Boston Highlands
Nad
John Carnes
Coolidge
Sherborn
Curtis Cooldge
Donovan
East Cambridge
Cee- Covancal
Donovantal South Dotty Feams
Dee
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Br. Augustine Thompson, M. D
Walter Raleigh Amesbury
Riverett
Tremont St
Masonic Temple
Fighters OF
Lefavour
Whiskey Trust
Emergency and Hygiene Association
Cobb, Bates
Yerxa
Cunningham
Prof
Henry A. Mott
Cunningham Mfg. Co
Perkins Institution
Prof. Green
Astrologist
Park Square
Ais Boylston Street
PHILA
I. T
the Boys’ Brigade
Malden Weighing Machine Smashers
Erican Wringer Co
Tremont
Ardmore, I.T
N. J. Forest Fire
Iowa
Aosta-Helene
Artistia Colora
Hodges Fiber Carpet CO
Essex
St. ‘Oe
Congressman Morse
Col. Colt
Knox, the Hatter
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