Jim the Penman at Castle Square Theatre shines in Boston
The Castle Square Comedy Company presents Jim the Penman at Castle Square Theatre to strong crowds. The show features a superbly staged production with a celebrated cast and Symphony Orchestra contributions, including Ida Klein and Arditti, plus debut performances by James Horne and partners.
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Marie Falls
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Cast Praises For Jim the Penman At Castle Square Theatre
Review lauds J H Gilmour as Jim the Penman with Nina Ralston Lillian Lawrence and William Humphrey strong in roles. Cast includes Mackay Morison Sanders Cummings Masson Winter Fowler Hall and others. Announcement notes Little Lord Fauntleroy will be the next Castle Square attraction.
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Jim the Penman
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Baron Hardfeldt
William Humphrey
Charles Mackay
Louis Percival
Lindsay Morison
Captain Redwood
Mary Sanders
Agnes Ralston
Rose Morison
Lady Drelincourt
Grace Atwell
William Charles Masson
Dr. Pettywise
Percy Winter
Mr. Netherby
N. H. Fowler
Lord Drelincourt
Howard Hall
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Lord Fauntleroy
Castle Square Theatre
Chappie's Visit at Keith's Features Royal Jubilee Film
Stage shows and new acts headline a week at Keith's with Conroy and McDonald in a fresh sketch, Cook and Sonora in an eccentric comedy, and Kroneman clowns. The Biograph presents London jubilee procession scenes including Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales. Juggling and musical sketches by Satsuma Nelson Milledge Reilly team.
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Prince of Wales
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Nelson and Milledge
Keith's Theatre Popularity Wanes in Local Watch
In a brief note, Keith's Theatre shows declining attendance as patrons reel from pricing and scheduling changes. The report highlights evolving audience habits and suggests possible efforts to revive draws. A local business observer calls for targeted promotions and fresh show lineups.
Howard Street Hosts Return of Top Vaudeville Acts
Howard Street theater boomed after six weeks as McIntire and Heath headlined their comeback reentry. The Cohans with a new skit, George H. Wood the distinctively original monologist, and Al F. Grant headline a diverse lineup including Daly and Devere, Clarice Vance, Chip the midget, Colline Cole, Moa and Goodrick, and many more entertainers.
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Chas
H. Duncan
Chip
Doiline Cole
Mayne
Neilson
Clarice Vance
Moa
Goodrick
Thomas and Watson
John Weber
Harry Thompson
Miriam Ainsworth
Rosalie
Harry Armstrong
Mabel Cassidy
Howard Street
Howard
Bill MclIntire
Four Cohans
George Cohan
Josephine
George H. Wood
Boston
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Coon
Charlie Duncan
Pantzer
Colline Cole
Harry Thomson
Myles Morris
Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show Brings Frontier Pages to Boston
Charles River Park hosts a two week outdoor entertainment by Pawnee Bill's company of Indians cowboys Mexicans and gunfighters. The program features riding lassoing shooting and a prairie life display including an Indian burial a cowboy duel and a Mountain Meadow massacre vignette. May Lillie and Pawnee Bill star with feats of horsemanship rifle work and a prairie schooner amid a crowd eager for novelty and spectacle.
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Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Expectant Mothers
Advertises Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as essential for expectant mothers to protect their health and that of their babies. Claims it strengthens maternity organs, eases childbirth, and cures weakness, with testimonials and a note on availability from the World's Dispensary Medical Association. Includes offer for The People's Common Sense Adviser and mail-order details.
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Pawnee Bill's Wild West Show Opens in Boston
The article describes dramatic scenes including gaucho bolus throwing and a burning cabin, a long whip handled by a woman, knives tossed at a young woman by a Mexican, and strong riding grounds. The show lasts two weeks and deserves liberal patronage as Pawnee Bill's troupe parades through Boston on Wednesday at 10 AM.
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Boston
Uncle Tom's Cabin in refined stage form set for Boston debut
Harkins and Barbour present a new version of Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel with no live stock or sensational stunts. The Boston Theatre will host the first presentation on Saturday evening August 14. The play claims to strip away degrading elements and offer a high minded drama resembling Shore Acres and Old Homestead in tone.
Realistic Southern scenes charm museum audience
A lecture hall program at the museum delighted crowds yesterday with a fresh set of acts. Celeste Clayton drew praise as the prettiest woman present while delivering a spirited new song. The Baltimore Orioles provided lively interludes and Herr Willie whistled, with the Markoe sisters and a string of entertainers closing the vaudeville bill.
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Orioles
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Hyde
Leola
Haynes
Redmond
James’ Bingham
Belle Verna
Mamie Yderson
Kittie Bingham
Raymond
Summers
Watambee
DeWolfe
Drake and Hughes
Charles Barringer
Mason and Evans
Ostrich Farm Fun at the Chutes with Major Bright
Visitors at the Chutes enjoy a variety of amusements including Major Bright riding an ostrich despite his youth. The scene features the ostrich waltz and requires assistance to mount. The outing promises coolness, refreshment of the System, and a lively mix of ponies, horses, donkeys, a trolley ride, and band music for all.
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Afternoon Visitors Find Half-Price Fun for Children
The text notes that afternoon visits are especially enjoyed, with children privileged to take in all features of the enclosure at half the regular price.
The Point of Pines Thrives With Summer Attractions
Thousands flock to The Point of Pines seashore resort to enjoy sea breezes, piazzas, bands, bath houses, and outdoor shows like Plantation Pastimes free on the lawn. Rail fares from Boston drop to 26 cents with 15 cents from other stations, plus free entry to the Pines for all. The dance hall is free on weekdays and a children's festival starts Monday Aug 9 with free admission tickets for every child. Additional attractions will be announced later.
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Line of 2350 Men Seek Civil Service Jobs at State House
More than two thousand anxious workers gathered at the State House seeking enrollment under Boston's Bradley law. Julius C Chappelle, former representative, led the line as Registrar Hicks approved 600 for the registry and 100 were placed on the list with 400 awaiting processing this week.
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Records clash as Peru consular seizure prompts inquiry
The State Department has been in months of correspondence with Peru over alleged violation of Piura consular records during a seizure of the consular agent's goods. Peruvian officials deny the papers were removed, with Washington seeking full facts and possible amends if violations are confirmed.
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State Department
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Worker Struck By Girder At City Construction Site
John Gilmartin aged 24 of 119 Gore Street Cambridge was seriously injured when a two ton iron girder fell from a derrick on the third floor at the corner of Washington and Bromfield streets. The boom broke just above trolley wires and the guard wires were damaged. Pedestrians escaped unharmed. travel was briefly blocked.
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Man Kills Man by Mistake in Indiana Saloon
At Hilldale near THPRRE HAUTE Indiana James McLaughlin shot and instantly killed Joseph Robson in a saloon. McLaughlin fled after firing three bullets into Robson’s breast. A report says McLaughlin sought vengeance for his father’s murder and mistook Robson for the target.
Rev Mahlon Van Horn Named New England Consul
Rev Mahlon Van Horn of Union Congregational Church Newport Rhode Island has been appointed consul to St Thomas V I becoming the first colored man in New England to hold a consular post. The position pays about 2700 dollars yearly and Van Horn is noted as a leading colored clergyman in the region. He was born near Princeton New Jersey about 50 years ago and is a Lincoln University graduate. He has served in multiple public roles including three Rhode Island legislative terms and leadership positions in Republican circles and fraternal orders.
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Lincoln University
Rhode Island
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Rhode Island Republican League
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Connecticut
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Sugar Boom Lifts Market Amid Tariff Talk and Stocks
Sugar rises to 14 1/2 with Keene leading gains as Consolidated Gas and Flint Pere Marquette climb amid Michigan business improvement and tariff impacts. Speculation on Union Pacific and Westinghouse orders drives buy pressure. Merced stock slips while Wolverine stockholders reelect directors and bank reserves fall in New York.
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New York
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London
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British annexation of Solomon Islands reported by Wallaroo
The steamer Wallaroo, from Sydney, details the Solomon group annexation with Bellona first claimed on July 16. The crew hoisted the union jack, natives initially shy, later reassured, and a proclamation bottle dug up. Runnell Island and Stewart Islands also placed under British protection with friendly natives.
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Fire destroys cigar store at 123 Chambers Street
A fire at 6:35 p m yesterday damaged a one story frame building at 123 Chambers Street. Owned by Max Lebowich and used by Louis Arrons as a cigar store. Loss estimated at 350 dollars.
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Excur sion to Narragansett Pier from Boston and Providence
The New York New Haven and Hartford railroad offers a special through train excursion to Narragansett Pier on Saturday August 7. Round trip fares are 1 25 from Boston 8 cents from Pawtucket and 75 cents from Providence. Tickets limited. Narragansett Pier is highlighted as an ideal ocean resort with superior bathing beach and lively summer amenities.
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Ill-dressed man dies after illness on Merrimac Street
A 50 year old man collapsed on Merrimac Street at 11 yesterday morning and was taken to Station 3. He died soon after. He wore black trousers coat and vest a blue shirt a black hat brown stockings and laced shoes. He had 2% cents in his pockets.
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Special excursion to Newport for Venetian Fete illuminations
A special Boston to Newport excursion will depart Park Square station at 4 p m with return from Newport at 10 p m The round trip fare is 1 00 with seating strictly limited to train capacity Reservations are not listed but tickets are stated as limited to capacity
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