Flirts and Matrons at Hollis Street Theatre
Boston sneak peek covers Jennie O Neill Potter in the monologue Flirts and Matrons at Hollis Street Theatre. Potter portrays a female career from childhood to old age with humor and satire while delivering Salvator and Swinging in the Grape Vine Swing. De Wolf Hopper teases a new piece with a Spain Africa setting for next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie O'Neill Potter
Hollis Street Theatre
Boston
Miss Potter
H. G. Lonsdale
W. L. Heath
New York
Minneapolis
Europe
DeWolf Hopper
Wang
Woolson Morse
J. Cheever Goodwin
Spain
Africa
Mr. Morse
Miss Fox
Hoper
Park Theatre
Ada Gilman
Louise Dudley
Leslie Carter
Hawes School Boya' Association Reunion at United States Hotel
Hawes School Boya' Association reunion held at the United States Hotel last evening with 125 in attendance. Albert T. Whitisg presided as Police Commission chairman. Officers elected: President C. O. L. Dillaway, vice president Hernard Jenney, secretary Charles H. Llovering, treasurer William D. Rockwood. After dinner the topic Schoolboy Days and Reminiscences was discussed by Whiting, Gallagher, Dillaway, Cavanagh, Monks, and Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawes School Boya’ Association
United States
Albert T. Whitisg
Police Commission
C. O. L. Dillaway
Hernard Jenney
Charles H. Lovering
Wiliam D. Rockwood
Albert T. Whiting
Charles I. Gallagher
W. E. L. Dillaway
George H. Cavanagh
R. J. Monks
Charles E. Davis
Legislators Dine at American House in Informal Session
Republican legislators gathered at the American House for an informal dinner attended by about 125. George Fox Tucker of New Bedford presided, delivering witty introductions as speakers included Speaker Barrett F. A. Gillett of Springfield and George von L. Meyer of Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fox Tucker
New Bedford
Mr. Tucker
Barrett
F. A. Gillett
Springfield
George von L. Meyer
Boston
Secretary Blaine Objects to French Cable Landing
Secretary Blaine told the Senate committee on commerce that a joint resolution approving landing of the French cable at Virginia and South Carolina would preserve a French and Brazilian monopoly and derail two years of talks for an American concession to enter Brazil. He spoke strongly, backed by Solicitor Partridge, as cable company representatives Chandler and Hunton argued the opposite, noting Blaine’s clear health and spirited argument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Blaine
Senate Committee Con Cemmerce
Virginia
South Carolina
United States
Brazil
Partridge
Jeff Chandler
Eppa Hunton
Department
Hhe
Steamer Sinks Off Atlantic City After Tow
A large side-wheeler towed by a tug sank in thirty feet of water two miles off Atlantic City New Jersey. The tug cut loose and continued to shore. The Absecon life-saving crew aided the steamer crew believed transferred to the tug. Life preservers found bearing the name George Leary and the word Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atruantic City
N. J
Absecon
George Leary
Florida
Congress Slacks Through Absence Filled Day in House
In Washington on April 28 the House debated the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill. Debates on Mr Hitt's Venezuela salary amendment showed fluctuating quorums as Democrats dominated proceedings. Absentees were to be called, leaves of absence reviewed, and adjournment followed after a long, idle session. Senate discussed a land treaty payment to the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations before adjourning until Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wassington
House
Mr. Oates
Alabama
fHitt
Venezuela
Jount
Mr. Blount
Yeas
Bergen
New Jersey
Miller
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Moved To Lay the Resolution On the Table, Mr. Blount
Blount
Barrows
Bailey
Washmeron
Mr. Jones
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Cheyenne
Arapahee
Senate
Allison
Jones
Perkins
Great Barrington Doctor Dies After Long Illness
Dr. Francis P. Whittlesey, 36, died in Canaan Connecticut after five years of cancerous hip growth. He was well respected and would have been a leading figure in southern Berkshire if not for illness. He leaves a widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Barrington
Mass
Francis P. Whittlesey
Canaan
Conn
Berkshire
William Astor Funeral Held in Paris Church
The private service occurred at the American Episcopal Church in avenue de l Alma Paris. Mrs Astor and the deceaseds two daughters Mrs J Colman Drayton and Mrs Orme Wilson attended with three friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
William Astor
Avenue de l’Alma
Tragic Death After Lindson Street Wagon Collision
Ella Devan aged three died after being run over on Lindson Street by a wagon driven by Matthew Drowns. She appeared uninjured at first, then lost consciousness and died despite a slight bruise on the abdomen. The incident occurred at Pirrs Field on April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirrs Field
Ella Devan
Lindson Street
Matthew Drowns
Lumber Mills Shut Down in Lacrosse District
Lacrosse Wisconsin April 28 every lumber mill in the Lacrosse district closed today and will remain shut until labor troubles are settled. About one thousand men are out of employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacrosse
Wis
Lacrosse District
Endowment orders debate in Massachusetts Legislature
An interview with a top fraternal endowment advocate outlines why endowment and assessment orders are targeted by critics. It covers how endowment plans work, how cash surrender values compare with life policies, and the political stakes as Massachusetts lawmakers consider a bill reported by the Insurance Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Committee
Old Line Life
Sife
Insurance Commissioner
Commonwealth
Cas
Massachusetts
Legal Reserve
Secon
Life Insurances E Company
George S. Merrill
Lam
Insurance Commissioner of
New York
New Hampshire
Steamers Arrived and Sailed in Atlantic Passages
Vessels reported at several ports: Nova Scotian arrived Baltimore from Liverpool on April 28. Spree reached Bremen from New York. Lahn left Bremen for New York and proceeded to Southampton. Runic bound for Liverpool from New York. Britanic and Norman nia on April 28 near Fastnet and Southampton respectively. Spaarnr dam from New York at Rotterdam. Teutonic from Liverpool for New York proceeded at 2:80 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Nova Scotian
Liverpool
Bremen
Spree
New York
Southampton
Lahn
Fastnet
Runic
Britannic
Normannia
Hamburg
Rotterdam
Spaarnrdam
Queenstown
Teutonic
Banquet for Visiting Delegates At Boston Hall
A banquet hosted by the Boston branch of the Lasters Protective Union of America honored visiting delegates at America Hall. About two hundred guests attended including Senators Howard and McNary Representative Mellen and labor leader George K. McNeil. Speeches by Mellen and McNeil followed by recitations by William B. Fitzgerald and singing by the Byron Quartet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America Hall
Boston
Lasters’ Protective Union of America
Howard and
McNary
Representative Mellen
George K. McNeil
Mr. McNeil
William B. Fitzgerald
Byron
Predure Sale Highlights High Billet Price
The sale at Robert Leonard & Co. yesterday drew interest with Billet's "Guenn" fetching $470, the top price. Today's sale promises perhaps the finest items in the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Leonard & Co
Old State House Serves as Boston Transportation HQ
No. 8 Old State House under Mr. L. H. Palmer has long been a popular transportation hub in Boston. Tickets or drawing-room car seats for the Short Line express trains or the Colonial Express between Boston and Washington can always be secured here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old State House
L. H. Palmer
Boston
Washington
On Murderers Track Collins Seaman Crime Well Plann ed
Brockton April 28 Special to the Post police pursue Seaman murder case amid mystery. Mrs Richard Irish details street darkness and two cracks heard. Hat found near the scene ties suspect to local unemployed man with prior jail time. Mayor offers reward and citizens pledge extra funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman
Post
Richard Irish
Curtis
Boston
House of Correction
H. L. Bryant
Gang of Toughs
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U. S. Gov’t
Pliris and Matron
Hollis
Louise Leslie Carter
de Wolf Hopper
Maryland
Ned Rose
Boston Museum
Chauncey Hall
Ned
Grand Opera House
Conreid
the Lost Paradise
Aylor
Chester H. Graves & Sons
Faneuil Hall
Quincy Market
J. Newman & Sons
HAWES
National House
Great Barrington Man
Bingham
Bristol
N. H
Dana
Dane
Order of United Workmen
Royal Arcanum
Knights of Honor
Standard Clothing Co
Washington Street
Chief Curtis
Brockton’s Police
Collins Seaman
Brockton
Beecham
Ius
The
Traveller
Traveller Publishing Conpam
State Street
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