Comedian Haviland Fights Rockefeller Sketch
Comedian J Butler Haviland at Bowdoin Square Theatre plans a one act sketch The Mighty Dollar depicting John D Rockefeller. Rockefeller threatens injunction through counsel if the production proceeds.
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Whaler Gray Hound Short of Provisions Near Nantucket
The whaling bark Gray Hound from New Bedford is reported off Nantucket short of provisions and water. Assistance will be sent in the morning. The vessel, homeward bound from a four year voyage, has taken 4625 barrels of sperm whale oil, with 1700 on board, after stopping at Barbadoes on March 14 to recruit for winter cruise.
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Gray Hound
Nantucket
H. L. Sylvia
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Hackett as a Hunter Plans Alaskan Zodiac Bear Quest
Theatre star James K. Hackett will travel to Alaska in May with Rex Beach to hunt zodiac bears. The pair aims to exterminate these creatures in the extreme Northwest, pursuing a feat tied to the famed outdoors and the author of The Spoilers.
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Rockport
Tex
Alaska
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Rex I. Beach
Popular Actor in Hunter Costume at Long Island Home
A well known actor appears in a hunting outfit at his Long Island residence. The candid scene shows him in camouflage gear and a rustic setting, drawing attention from neighbors and photographers.
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Long Island
Heinrich Recital Delights Chickering Hall Audience
Mr Wilhelm Heinrich assisted by Miss Emily Wardwell soprano and Mr Heinrich Schurmann tenor with Dr Louis Kelter as accompanist gave a song recital yesterday evening in Chickering Hall. Miss Anna Monteit mezzo contralto was prevented by untoward circumstances. Mr Benjamin Whelpley played the accompaniments of his own song.
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Wilhelm Heinrich
Emily Wardwell
Heinrich Schurmann
Louis Kelterborn
Chickering Hall
Anna Monteit
Benjamin Whelpley
Bill Amends Irish Land Act in Commons Vote
The House of Commons passed the second reading by 208 to 60 for a Nationalist bill amending the Irish land acts. It empowers land commissioners to compulsorily buy estates including those of Lord Clanricarde, to set prices, and to sell to tenants. Unionists call it pure confiscation.
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Burton Holmes Recalls Vesuvius Eruption in Naples Photo Lecture
Burton Holmes delivered a Tre mont Temple lecture recalling his Naples experiences during Vesuvius eruption a year earlier. The presentation used stills and moving pictures to show the upheaval destruction and fleeing residents including towns like Bas t a t i c a s e San Giuseppe and Ottaiano. The vivid scenes conveyed the mountain fury and its toll on life and property, with a repeat performance scheduled for this afternoon.
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Ottaiano
Schofield as Barry's replacement sparks labor bloc bid
Labor leaders plan to push Ipswich lawyer George A. Schofield for the Board of Arbitration and Conciliation, aiming to replace Richard P. Barry of Lynn as his term nears end. Schofield, a former House and Senate member, is a noted labor ally and Democrat who backed the soldiers' bounty bill, while Dennis D. Driscoll denies involvement in any recess-approval trade. Barry supporters, led by Councillor Bartlett, seek reappointment and influence in Lynn.
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Minstrel Show Charms Roxbury at Kossuth Hall
In Kossuth Hall Roxbury last evening the Roxbury Outing Club presented a minstrel show for several hundred attendees. John H. Kelly served as interlocutor while George T. Fleming Arthur Hogan and Ben Roberts played the bones with Herbert Gilpatrick Charles Gilpatrick and James F. Hogan on tambos. Soloists included Miss Mabel Brown Miss Helen Healy Miss Annie Healy Miss Phebe Campbell and Miss Frances Hogan.
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Roxbury
John H. Kelly
George T. Fleming
Arthur Hogan
Ben. Roberts
Herbert Gilpatrick
Charles Gilpatrick
James F. Hogan
Mabel Brown
Helen Healy
Annie Healy
Phebe Campbell
Frances Hogan
Stetson Funeral Acknowledges Cambridge Officials
Henry C Stetson president of the Cambridge Common Council died unexpectedly Tuesday evening. City officials led by Mayor Wardwell attended the funeral at St Johns Memorial Chapel Cambridge. The Rev George Hodges and Rev E S Drown conducted the service with pallbearers including Rep George A Giles Arthur S Benkick Atherton N Hunt and Joseph W Lung. Body to Bangor for burial.
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Henry Co. Stetson
Cambridge Common Council
Wardwell
George Hodges
Episcopal Theological School
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