Emperor Proclaims Peace After War Demand for Humility
The Imperial proclamation to the Japanese people praises national unity and military valor in Shimonoseki, urges modesty and education, rebukes insults to friendly powers, and calls for strict obedience to the Emperor's wishes to maintain peace and strengthen defenses. It notes forthcoming treaty ratifications and a path toward forgiveness with other nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tokio
Shimonoshi
Diet
Japan
Japan Extends Peace Treaty Concessions to All Powers
A Tokio despatch reports Japan states that its commercial concessions from the China-Japanese peace treaty are not exclusive. They extend to all treaty powers for the general good of all nations and are expected to receive friendly appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tokio
Central News
Japan
Triple Protest Sent to Japan in Tokio Notes
The Koelnische Zeitung reports that German French and Russian ministers in Tokio sent identical notes to the Japanese government protesting peace terms in a friendly yet energetic tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Koelnische Zeitung
Tokio
Statue Turns to Life at Jordan Marsh Exhibit
Jordan, Marsh & Co. presents a weekly exhibit showing a marble statue named King Pharaohs Daughter that appears to come to life. The Musionist’s illusion darkens a room with electric lights and curtains and runs daily 9 to 12 and 1 to 6, drawing crowds with an orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan, Marsh & Co
Pharoah
Moses
Enterprise to Be Put in Shape at Charlestown Navy Yard
The Massachusetts training ship Enterprise was placed in dry dock at Charlestown Navy Yard for summer work. The hull will be scraped and repainted, spars serviced, and crew quarters updated. Lieutenant Arthur P. Nazro will join the berths room staff, replacing Lieut Foster, and Ensign William D. McDougall will fill the vacancy left by Ensign Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Enterprise
Charlestown Navy Yard
Bers
Warren Associates Dance Set for Dorchester Evening
An entertainment and dance will be held at the Norfolk Hall on Bowdoin Street in Dorchester this evening under the auspices of Warren Associates. The club is a popular young organization in Dorchester and the event promises a gala night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Hell
Waghm
Bowdoin Streets
Dorchester
Warren Associates
Skirts to trousers shift hinted in fashion note
A brief fashion snippet suggests a change from skirts to trousers may occur in the near future. The piece notes a cautious attitude toward altering headwear and finery, implying a broader wardrobe shift.
Legal challenge to Boston subway bonds and use of Common
Plaintiffs seek a decree invalidating the 1894 subway act and bond issue arguing it violates local self-government rights, Boston charter constraints, and protections for the Common and Public Garden where bodies are interred. They contend bonds exceed authorized city debt and threaten property rights and public parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapid Transit Commissioners
Turner
Boston
England
Commonwealth
Boston Common
Faneuil Hall
Meehan
Jones
J. D. Bryant
F. A. Brooks
Mantell Delights at Hollis Museum in The Husband
Edward Carrigan reviews Robert Mantell in The Husband at the Hollis Museum. Mantell, supported by a capable cast led by Charlotte Behrens and Albert Bruning, earns strong praise in a romantic melodrama praised for its clear lines and engaging performances. The program lists Mantell’s varied roles for the coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mantell
Tom Taylor
Charlotte Behrens
Heloise
Albert Bruning
Gaston
William Stuart
B T. Ringgold
E. A. Eberle
Mary Timberman
Eleanor Merron
Henrietta Howard
Mr. Mantell
Monbays
Hamlet
Marble Heart
Lady of Lyons
Revere Board of Trade Holds Annual Meeting
The Revere Board of Trade met at Town Hall with large attendance. Scott F. Bickford presided. John A. Staples read a year end report stressing service to the town. Officers elected include Bickford president Staples and Derby vice presidents, with Spring secretary and Stow-Mison and Curtisio among others. A paper on Industrial art was read by Jon Crandon of the Chelsea Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott F. Bickford
Pescent
John 8. Staples
Wiliam Derby
Asa Mitchell
C. Spring
Joseph G. Stow- Mison
A. G. Curtisio
John
Daly Presents Orient Express and A Tragedy Rehearsal at Hollis Street
Augustin Daly's comedy company opened a week at Hollis Street Theatre with The Orient Express and A Tragedy Rehearsal. Henry Dixey shines in the latter burlesque with Svengali. Carlyle's absence hurts The Orient Express. Maxine Elliott impresses as Hetty Featherstone. Remaining shows scheduled tonight and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustin Daly
Hollis Street
Orient Express
Henry Dixey
Maxine Elliott
Ophelia
Daly
Francis Carlyle
Ernest Trevor
Carlyle
Lewis
Gilbert
Hettie Featherstone
St. Hollis
Isaac B. Rich
Eve
Ada Rehan
Harrigan and Company Begin Second Week at the Columbia
Edward Harrigan and his excellent company opened the second and last week of their Columbia engagement with Reilly and the 400. The orchestra revival of Maggie Murphy's Home by Dave Braham pleased the audience, as did performances by Annie Yeamans, Margaret Belknap, Lillian Stuart, John Wild, Joseph Sparks, Harry Fisher and Harry Wright. The cast will entertain tonight and tomorrow with a matinee, then Cordelia's Aspirations takes the stage Thursday and runs through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Harrigan
Columbia
Annie Yeamans
Margaret Belknap
Lillian Stuart
John Wild
Joseph Sparks
Harry Fisher
Harry Wright
Cordelia
Hanlon Brothers Triumph in Fantasma at Bowdoin Square
The Hanlon brothers’ pantomime Fantasma fills Bowdoin Square with a reputation for excellence. Their mechanical wonders and scenic beauty showcase triumphal staging as the clown’s antics provoke hearty laughter. Elsie Irving stars in the title role amid striking scenes from the Mysteries of the Deep to a haunted dormitory and billiards game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanlon Brothers
Bowdoin Square
Elsie Irving
Stage Personalities Shine in Theatre Cast Review
An effective stage picture of grace and shapeliness. In singing, he offered a voice of much excellence and used it well. George H. Adams gave a lively clown performance, Nat D. Jones as Zamaliql was melodramatic, and Miss Martha Morris Leon F. Nief and A. Bartoletti were also fully acceptable in their roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Adams
Nat D. Jones
Zamaliql
Martha Morris
Leon F. Nief
A. Bartoletti
A Temperance Town Nears Final Park Theatre Week
The Park Theatre shows A Temperance Town in its final week with strong crowds and lively applause. Stockwell and Harrison as Mink and Bingo drew praise and calls, as Saturday night marks the last performance before Miss Sadie Martinet opens a brief run in The Passport on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theatre
Hoyt
Messrs. Stockwell
Harrison
Mink
Bingo
Sadie Martinet
Black Crook dazzles in second Boston Theatre week
The Black Crook enters its second and final Boston Theatre week with lavish scenery and a glittering cast. A ballet of popular airs, silver army marching, graceful ballets, and clever acts by Johnnie Paige Allie Gilbert Mardo the Athos family receive praise as Sandow and his Trocadero vaudevilles are announced next.
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Black Crook
Boston Theatre
Silver Army
Johnnie Paige
Allie Gilbert
Mardo
Athos
Sandow
Tremont Theatre lights Up A Trip to Chinatown
The Tremont Theatre shows The spirit of revelry in a current performance of A Trip to Chinatown with a cast led by Harry Conor and George Richards. Harry Gilfoil delivers vocal imitations while Bessie Clayton dazzles with dances and Geraldine McCann heads a group of four pretty girls. An air of secrecy surrounds the show as rumor points to Willie Collier joining the company soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinatown
Tremont Theatre
Hoyt
Harry Conor
George Richards
Harry Gilfoil
Bessie Clayton
Geraldine McCann
Tremont
Jones
Willie Collier
Last week of Rob Roy at Castle Square charms crowd
The closing week of the Rob Roy run at Castle Square opened with a goodly audience. Spectators praised the beautiful numbers and witty lines. The six week season was nearly extended due to continual audience demand. Juliette Corden Lizzie Macnichol Anna O Keefe and other principals maintained strong reputations.
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Rob Roy
Castle Square
Juliette Corden
Lizzie Macnichol
Anna O'Keefe
William Pruette
William McLaughlin
Richard Carroll
Nellie Ganthony Sails Through Outward Bound at Keiths Theatre
Keiths Theatre continues its high standard with a new Monday lineup led by Nellie Ganthony in Outward Bound a witty monologue sketch with impersonations and vocal and piano solos. The bill also features McIntyre and Heath LeClair and Leslie the Carpos Walter Leon Pichat Clipper Quartet ONeill and Sutherland Bogert and OBrien Willett and Thorne Allen and Delmain Ritchie Foy Vedder sisters Johnson Davenport Lorella Eddie Evans and Harry Deaves marionettes in varied acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith’s New Theatre
Nellie Ganthony
McIntyre
Heath
LeClair
Leslie
Harry LeClair
Eddie Leslie
Carpos
Walter Leon
Pichat
Clipper
O’neill
Sutherland
Bogert
O’brien
Willett and Thorne
Allen and Delmain
Ritchie Foy
Vedder Sisters
Johnson, Davenport
Lorella
Eddie Evans
Harry Deaves
Paul Dresser Stars in Green Goods Man at Grand Opera House
Paul Dresser presented his farce comedy A Green Goods Man at the Grand Opera House last night, his German dialect humor and saloon keeper role drawing laughs. Hermann Blatz drives the plot as judge and defendant, with Ben Dillon and Effie Dinsmore delivering standout songs and dances.
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Paul Dresser
Grand Opera House
Tammany Hall
Hermann Blatz
Blatz
Bowery
Ben Dillon
Effie Dinsmore
John Parr
Mr. Dresser
Unusual excellence in Boston variety show at How ard Atheneum
The Boston stage shines with McAvoy and May delivering a German comedy sketch with song and dance. The original big four Smith, Martin, Williams and Walsh perform a fast pantomime Barnyard Frolics amid a program of new songs by Maud Huth Billy Clifford Norms Wills Montie Collins and other acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Atheneum
Boston
McAvoy
May
Messrs. Smith
Martin
Williams
Walsh
Big Four
Maud Huth
Billy Clifford
Norms Wills
Montie Collins
Miss Madelle
Torsten
Oward
All Star
Smith
Farnum and Seymour
Wormwood
Animal Circus
Mabel Hudson
Huth and
Clifford
Frank Moran
al Reeves
Banjee Mile
Charcot
Old Howard Atheneum
Remarkable Exhibition of Tricks and Comic Acts
The show featured trained dogs and monkeys, Frank Moran delivering a funny stump speech, AT Reeves with banjo solos and comic songs, the Glenfield ventriloquial act, Mille Charcot the mesmerist, Dot Davenport dancing, Harry and Dollie Russell in a comedy piece, Roy Burton juggling, Gorman and West harp duo, and Brugo in a musical act. Farnum and Seymour wowed with acrobatics, and Lizzie and Josh Holbrook impressed with musical boxing and saxophone. The Howard Atheneum company closed with a merry one act farce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Moran
Reeves
Roy Burton
Gorman
West
Brugo
Farnum and Seymour
Lizzie
Josh Holbrook
Howard Atheneum Comedy Company
Gorman Delights Boston With Conrad at Grand Museum
Popular comedian Dick Gorman appeared yesterday at the Grand Museum in the German dialect comedy Conrad. The performance drew praise for local appeal and broad merriment, with John Weber among the cast and an excellent adjunct company supplying specialty acts by Thomas and Watson Carmenella Lucille Tom Morrisey James B Mack Carrie Munroe Gordon and Lick and Marie Leigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Gorman
Grand Museum
Conrad
Gorman
John Weber
Thomas and Watson
Carmenella
Lucille
Tom Morrisey
James B. Mack
Carrie Munroe
Gordon and Lick
Marie Leigh
Prince Mankichi brings Japanese entertainers to Austin & Stone's Museum
Crowded lecture hall and enthusiastic applause greet Prince Mankichi and his oriental fantasists amid a diverse vaudeville program. The performers showcase daring acts and skillful exhibitions, with Japanese entertainers making a notable American debut following recent regional tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone's Museum
Prince Mankichi
Major McGuire
Belle Thornton
Chalk’? Saunders
Hanley
Jarvis
Gilmore
Larne
Violet Cameron
Roach
Castleton
George H. Timmons
Billy Jackson
LeRoys
Devine
Traynor
Frank Kennedy
Cunningham
Duncan
Minnie Cline
Clarke Sisters
Rossina Twins
Freeman and
Collins
Vinie Vinton
Robin
Under the Gaslight at Palace Theatre Impresses
Augustin Daly’s melodrama Under the Gaslight was warmly greeted at the Palace Theatre by a large capable company. Strong performances by A. Z. Chipman W. M. Paul Leigh Morrison and Martha Conway drew praise with vivid scenery and notable railroad and Norwich line pier scenes adding to the evening’s appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustin Daly
Palace Theatre
New York
Snorky
A. Z. Chipman
W. M. Paul
Byke
Leigh Morrison
Ray Trafford
Martha Conway
Laura Courtland
Hattie Hammond
Pearl Courtland
Old Judas
Nettie Peters
Peachblossom
Phil Peters
Street Gam
Bermudas
Frank Brown
Peanuts
J. H. Griffith
Raffetti
J. L. Byrne
Bowling
B. A. Hammond
Splinter
Frank Mudd
J. J. Fenton
Sam
Phil
Daisy Dumont
Mile
Sheridan
Frank Welsh
Morton Brothers
Pippa
Norwich Line
Fitzgeralds medical wonder and oddities at Nickle Odeon
The Nickle Odeon hosts a touring curiosities bill featuring Fitzgerald the medical marvel and dis locator, Miss La Rose the famed escaping lady, Adam Six Paw the six legged pig, Espie the dumbbell Hercules, Baldwin the armless wonder, a doughnut contest, grand peke walk, and a curio hall display. The stage includes Billy Mack, Cora Armstrong, Lynette sisters, Harry Devine, James Hilliard, Vinie Celeste, May Adams, Johnson and Thompson, and a female minstrel company.
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Curio Hall
Billy Mack
Cora Armstrong
Lynette Sisters
Harry Devine
James Hilliard
Vinie Celeste
May Adams
Johnson and Thompson
London Gaiety Girls At Boston Burlesque Week
The London Gaiety Girls are a strong attraction at Boston's prett y theatre drawing large 2 and 8 pm crowds. The burlesque lineup featured The Reception of the Clans and King Ko Ko Mo with costumed girls, musical numbers, and playful comic turns by Ferguson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Ko-Ko-Mo
Burlesque Boxing Stars Highlight Imperial Vaudeville
Notable acts include the parody writer William Daily and vocalist. Frank Hilton dubbed the human top. Dot Lathrop the soubrette. and O'Brien Jennings and O'Brien in a top burlesque boxing routine. Mrs. Alice O'Brien shines as a skilled boxer and self-defense expert. The Imperial vaudeville company features Charles de Camp the juggler Master Fenton a brilliant singer Dodge and Bell sketch artists Susie B Fulton the balladist and the Nelson Trio Hafford and Mantell descriptive vocalists Leonard and Fulton and the piece A Lovely Time.
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William Daily
Frank Hilton
Human Top
Dot Lathrop
Soubrette
O'Brien
Jennings
Alice O’brien
Imperial Vaudeville Company
Charles de Camp
Master Fenton
Dodge and Bell
Susie B. Fulton
Nelson
Hafford and Mantell
Leonard
Fulton
Hawaiian exhibition opens at Gettysburg building Tremont street
Next Monday the reproduction of Hawaiian scenes and the Volcano of Kilauea opens at the old Gettysburg building on Tremont street. A native Hawaiian quartet has arrived and is en route, with natives composing most attendees and much of Hawaii’s atmosphere. Rosalind Ricci joins Manager Rose for a summer opera season beginning May 6.
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Kilauea
Gettysburg
Tremont Street
Hawaii
Rosalind Ricci
Rose
Pattyson Jailed Over Interference With Tremont Temple Services
William D. C. Pattyson was fined $60 for refusing to promise not to disturb Tremont Temple Society services at the Bromfield street Methodist Episcopal Church in Boston. He had previously been convicted for interfering with the March 12 services and rejected probation offered to stay away. He declared a right to worship, but the judge ruled against attending a private worship site. Pattyson was lodged in Charles Street Jail after the sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William D. C. Pattyson
Tremont Temple Society
Methodist Episcopal
Sherman
Pattyson
Athletic Union Projected in Boston Gaelic Clubs
A representative gathering in Alpha Hall Boston outlined forming a union of Gaelic athletic clubs for the area. A fifteen member committee was appointed to solicit members with E. J. Martin as recording secretary and D. C. Toomey as financial secretary. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday evening May 5 at the same hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alpha Hall
Essex Street
Boston
John B. O'Higgins
E. J. Martin
Scituate Town Meeting Rejects Alcohol Suppression Fund
Large audience at the April 22 special town meeting in Scituate debated raising 1000 dollars to suppress the sale of intoxicating drinks but the request was refused. The town did approve 300 dollars to cover land damages from the State highway construction project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scituate
Henry A Blake Sentenced in Superior Court to One Year
Henry A. Blake received one year at the House of Correction from Judge Sherman after a criminal case in the Superior Court. He was accused of flim-flam aimed at H. A. Razoux, a noted driver, involving a supposed solid gold ring and a $6 swindle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry A. Blake
Sherman
Superior Criminal Court
House of Correction
H. A. Razoux
Blake
Razoux
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Warren Associates Dance
Canat St., N.Y
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Tar Husband
Boston Museum
Hollis
Edward Carrigan
Revere Board OF Trade
Hollis Street Theatre
Daly’s
Hanlon’s “Fantasma
AG. van Wostran
I. V. Bunker Bill Breweries
Char Est
Castle Square Theatre
B. F. Keith
NEW Theatre
Austin & Stone’s
Lyceum Theatre
John J. Braham
Gilbert and Sullivan
Carl Zerrahn
Trave
Germany
Entertainmento
Corina Stown
AST
Nas
ARRY
Athletic Union
Saatt
Keith
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
T & Wed
Bat. Mats
Castle SQ. Theatre
Rchestra
Soc
Jolly Paul Dresser
Edwina
Palace
Nickle Odeon
Manever
aLver
Apate Maticians
Eugene Tompkins
Mandow
Big Company
Aucustus PiTov
Monbars
Sadie Martinot
Bowdoin SQ
Thesstr&s
Theatre
Mat Reilly
Yon Yonson
Cor
Dover and
Washington Sts
London Galaxy Girls and Big Specialty Co
the Ladies
Clib
Austin
Stone
Museum
YEDDO
Imence Mankichin G
Oriental
Longfellow
WEW England Woman's Press
TON
Portland
India Wharf
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