Rock Island plan spooks traders as market stays firm
The New York market steadied amid dull business as traders fretted over the proposed Rock Island readjustment plan that would keep current owners in control and funnel water into profits. Coal stocks and utilities showed mixed moves while several groups, including Amalgamated and Daly-West, posted small gains. The money market remained dull with modest rates as authorities handled settlements and public notices.
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New York
Rock Island
Wall Street
Atchison
Tennessee Coal and Iron
Colorado
Manhattan
Metropolitan
Brooklyn
Amalgamated
Boston
Atlantic
Daly-West
American Agricultural Chemical
American Pneumatic
Dominion Iron
Dean's Kidney Pills Praised by Boston Resident
Boston today reports top and bottom market figures with closing bids. An anecdotal testimonial from William E. Harrison of 10 Upton Street endorses Dean's Kidney Pills, claiming relief from kidney pains and restored kidney function after using multiple boxes. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. Remember the name Dean's.
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Boston
William E. Harrison
Upton Street
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Pain to Stage Fire Spectacle in Boston Park
London and New York pyrotechnist H. J. Pain arrives for the world premiere of Pelee or the Destruction of St. Pierre at Charles River Park. The open air production features over 40 performers and 20 carloads of scenery set for Aug 12 with most sets already arriving.
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H. J. Pain
London
New York
Pain
Rome
Manhattan Beach
Trolley Explores Newton Lines and River Views from Watertown
A feature guides riders on Route 20 from Watertown square to Newtonville and beyond, detailing palace observation electrics to Highlands and Needham, and return options via the reservoir, Forest Hills, or Arlington Heights. It highlights No. 17 via Waltham to Prospect Hill Park and Paul Revere trolley connections, plus Lexington Park vaudeville and band concerts.
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Charles River
Newton
Watertown Square
Cambridge
Mt. Auburn
Watertown
North Beacon Street
Bowdoin Square
Palace
Newtonville
Highlands
Upper Falls
Needham
Echobridge
Hemlock Gorge
Reservoir
Forest Hills
Boston
Main Street
Waltham
Prospect Hill Park
Lexington Street
Waverley
Lexington
Arlington Heights
Lexington Park
Newton Lines
Our Palace
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Lake St
Nonantum Sq
Watertown Sq
Needham and Woburn
Newton Street Railway
Mass
Cape Cod Steamer Sees Rising Bay Line Demand
Heat waves drive thousands to sea boosting Boston steamboat traffic. The Cape Cod sails from Atlantic avenue Bay Line wharf daily at 9 30 and Sundays at 10. Passengers enjoy ample staterooms and Bay Line Band music on the trip to Provincetown.
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Boston
Bay Line
Cape Cod
Provincetown
Atlantic Avenue
Tip of
Cape
Bay Line Band
Winthrop Wharf
Atlantic Ave
Hull & Boston SB. CO
A. Anderson
Philadelphia
Sorensen
Commercial Wharf
Midsummer Drama Engaged at Music Hall in Boston
Castle Square Theatre company scored a capital performance of W. S. Gilbert's Engaged at Music Hall last evening. Mary Hall impressed as Belinda Treherne with keen shading of sordid motive beneath romantic poise. Izetta Jewel drew as Minnie Symperson. Mrs. Fanny Addison Pitt shone as Widow Macfarlane. Katherine Clinton as Maggie and Alexia Durant in clever supporting turns. The cast included James A. Keane, Hallett Thompson, John T. Craven, Edmund Breese, and Lindsay Morison. Engaged runs only this week before Tom Taylor's A Fool's Revenge follows next week at Music Hall.
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Castle Square Theatre
Gilbert
Music Hall
Belinda Treherne
Mary Hall
Boston
Belvawney
Izetta Jewel
Minnie Symperson
Fanny Addison Pitt
Macfarlane
Katherine Clinton
Maggie
Alexia Durant
Parker
James A. Keane
Cheviot Hill
Hallett Thompson
John T. Craven
Mr. Symperson
Edmund Breese
Lad Macalister
Lindsay Morison
Major McGillicuddy
Castle
Castle Squeagze Company
Tom Taylor
Nellie Hawthorne Debuts in Prince of Pil sen at Tremont
Interest grows as Nellie Hawthorne appears as the flirtatious Widow Crocker in the Prince of Pilsen at Tremont Theatre. Her poised performance wins warm applause, with Jeannette Bageard also praised as the French maid. Existing cast members sustain strong reception as audiences note comfortable conditions inside despite heat.
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Tremont Theatre
Crocker
Nellie Hawthorne
Jeannette Bageard
Messrs
Ransone
Donaldson
Anderson
Coleman
Peebles
Frank
Countess de Jeneppe
Keith's Theatre Delights Boston Audience With Varied Show
Keith's Theatre drew a large crowd despite weather as Fadettes entertained with march and violin solo by Mary Reuck Wilczek. The Kaufmann bicycle troupe impressed, Monroe Mack and Lawrence humor entertained, Louise Montrose wowed with the scarecrow dance, and a Georgetown Loop panorama wowed the crowd.
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Keith
Fadettes
Mary Reuck Wilczek
Monroe
Mack
Lawrence
Willis P. Sweatnam
Louise Montrose
H. W. Fitzgerald
Scott and Wilson
Crowley
Foley
St. Cyr
Georgetown Loop
Col
Austin and Stone's Closed for Three Weeks
Announcement in Boston papers said Austin and Stone's shutters would stay closed for three weeks. Hundreds sought the Monday show but found the venue shut. Workmen commenced revamping the place early yesterday and the reopening is set for August 25.
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Boston
Austin & Stone’s
Curio Hall Features Soubrette Convention and Dances
Patrons enjoy a week of curio hall entertainment with the soubrette convention in its third successful week. A wing and back dancing contest awards a gold medal to dancers over 16, drawing top talent from New England. Roger Walker presents a varied program including trained rooster tricks and a Martinique disaster reissue drawing applause.
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Walker
Curio Halls
New England
Larmore
Martinique
Hartford and
Palmer
Jennie Hill
Nelle Hartford
Lalonda
Hugh Harrison
Alvin
Carroll and Baker
Norumbega Park Sees Record Turnstile Crowd Near Sunday Peak
Norumbega Park nearly broke its Sunday attendance record as huge crowds passed the turnstiles. The rustic theatre offered two large audiences with Faike and Lemon headlining a lively bill. Al Haynes and Julia Redmond performed a character comedy sketch while Lozelles aerialists and other acts followed. Canoeing on the Charles drew notable interest as the boat house doubled capacity and became the river's top attraction.
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Norumbega Park
Rustic Theatre
Faike and
Lemon
al Haynes
Julia Redmond
Lozelles
Palfrey
Hilton
Joelson
Moore
Brandon
Arlington
Charles
Falke and Lemon
Palfrey & Hilton
the Lozelles
al. Haynes
Joelson & Moore
Brandon & Arlington
Zoological Garden
Indian Colony
NEW Boat House
Newton Boulevard
Norumbega
Nonantum Sq
Watertown
Commonwealth Ave
Park
Pines Opera Returns With The Chimes of Normandy
The Pines presented The Chimes of Normandy to two large crowds after a week away. Notable performances included Tom Smith Martin as Gaspard and Eloise Mortimer in her debut as Germaine. Margaret Ashton as Serpolette and Adolphe Mayer as the Marquis of Corneville also drew praise. Ladies festival week featured souvenirs, embroidery exhibits, a balloon ascent, and a chance to win prizes for photos and shirtwaists.
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Pines Opera Company
Point of Pines
Normandy
Tom Smith Martin
Gaspard
Miser
Eloise Mortimer
Germaine
Miss Mortimer
Margaret Ashton
Adolphe Mayer
Marquis of Corneville
I. J. McCarthy
Lyman Wheeler
Jean Greneschauex
the Pines
Professor Flower
Eastman
Vaudeville and Band Draw Big Sunday Crowd in Lexington Park
The Sunday crowd at Lexington Park overflowed as extra cars operated on a tight schedule to serve attendees. The First Regiment Massachusetts Heavy Artillery Band drew strong applause during afternoon and evening concerts. A rustic theatre program featured Professor Antonio's Colibris Midgets on their first American tour with a varied bill including Princess acts, military drills, trapeze, dances, and a musical titled After the Ball. The Yamamoto brothers, Daly and Devere, and Floyd the illusionist offered additional acts while the zoo, swing court, casino, and rustic pathways added to the day’s attractions.
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Lexington Park
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Rustic Theatre
Antonio
Suzika
Mathilda
Theresa
Karolina
Prince Giovanni
Yamamoto Brothers
Daly and
Devere
Floyd
Zoological Garden
Lady Africa company thrills Crescent Gardens audience
The Lady Africa company of 20 artists led by Al and Mamie Anderson drew two large Monday crowds at Crescent Gardens Revered Beach. The program featured Life on the Old Plantation, dancing, and Buck and wing numbers with Winfred Davis and other performers. The show, including Dewey Gordon and the Golden Gate Quartet, closed with Lady Africa's Visit to the Pan American Exposition and will repeat each afternoon and evening this week.
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Crescent Gardens
Africa
Mamie Anderson
Alio
Winfred
Davis
al Anderson
Dewey and
Gordon
Golden Gate
Nahant Bass Point outings draw crowds on sunny weekend
Crowds from Lynn and nearby towns flocked to Bass Point Nahant for a festive outing. Boat trips on the Nahant line were crowded and thousands enjoyed a Boston Marine Band concert, ocean breezes, and seaside amusements. Shay's show house offered vaudeville while the Merida zoo showcased ostrich riding and feather plucking demonstrations.
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Bass Point
Nahant
Nahant Line
Lynn
Boston Marine Band
Shay
Merida ‘Zoo
Nahant line leaves Lincoln wharf for Battery Street stop
A transportation note states the Nahant line departs the Lincoln wharf near the North Ferry every 90 minutes, with departures from the foot of Battery Street.
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Nahant Line
Lincoln Wharf
Battery Street
North Ferry
Excursion Tickets Offered On Old Dominion Sound Route
The Joyine’s all water run to New York on the steamer Old Dominion proves popular with many passengers this season. Low rate excursion tickets are on sale for days and bookings are available to Norfolk Old Point Comfort Richmond and Washington as well as up the Hudson to Albany. George F. Tilton is the city passenger agent at 214 Washington Street for tickets state rooms and information.
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New York
Old Dominion
Norfolk
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Washington
Hudson River
Albany
George F. Tilton
Washington Street
Hough's Neck Steamer Serves Boston Beachgoers
Sunday business flourished as the Houghs Neck steamer shuttled to Manet Beach and Boston. Entertainment included fish dinners lobsters and a band concert while bathing drew crowds. The line runs four times daily from Otis Wharf at 410 Atlantic Avenue.
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Hough's Neck
Manet Beach
Boston
Otis Wharf
Atlantic Avenue
Hough’s Neck
Atlantic Ave
Koa
Quannapowitt Park
Wakefield
Reading Fair
Wakefield Reading Fair
Garden in the Ocean resort draws crowds from North Shore
The North Shore resort nicknamed a Garden in the Ocean reports record patronage this season. The steamer New Brunswick departs Union wharf daily at 16 30 a m and from Willows at 4 15 p m returning to Boston by 6 30 p m. Fare is 50 cents round trip with children half price. Gorman's open air theatre offers two performances daily and Salem Cadet Band gives a concert each afternoon.
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North Shore
New Brunswick
Gorman
Salem
Union Wharf
the Willows
Boston
Quannapowitt Park Draws Big Crowds for Vaudeville Week
The Reading and Wakefield fairgrounds amusement resort drew large audiences for afternoon and evening shows starring Captain Charles W. Eddy. The Trocaderos and other acts including Allen and Weston, Fonti Bont brothers, Otts, and Max Ritter performed. A Saturday vaudeville program adds a Quannapowitts baseball game against North Reading.
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Reading & Wakefield Fair
Charles W. Eddy
Weston and Allen
Wonderful Aurr’s
Rag Pictures
Fonti Bont Brothers
the Otts
Max Ritter
Quannapowitts
North Reading
Rowe's Wharf Steamer Schedule to Nantasket and Pemberton
Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company operates from Rowe's Wharf with daily departures at twenty minutes past the hour from early morning to evening to Pemberton and Nantasket. A midsummer Boston Harbor sail offers scenic views of green islands and lively watercraft. The Brockton Martland Band provides daily afternoon and evening concerts at Nantasket, with the last boat to Boston at 9 10 after the concert.
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Nantasket Beach
Rowe's Wharf
Pemberton and
Nantasket
Boston Harbor
Brockton Martland Band
Steamboat Company
Boston
United States
New Bath Homme
Martland Brockton Band
Mace Gay
Rowe’s Wharf
Governor Andrew Plymouth Excursion Sails From Boston
Boston travelers are reminded that the steamer Governor Andrew offers a one day trip to Plymouth along the South Shore. The ship departs Rowe's Wharf at 10 a.m. and returns from Plymouth at 3 30 p.m., arriving in Boston around 6 p.m. Two hours are allotted in Plymouth to visit historic sites during this popular all day excursion.
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Plymouth
Governor Andrew
Boston
Govenor Andrew
Rowe's
Boston Gloucester line offers pleasant day trips from Central Wharf
The Boston and Gloucester steamers Cape Ann and City of Gloucester sail from Central Wharf at 10 and 2 on weekdays and 10 15 Sunday. Modern first class vessels assure safety and comfort with good music for passengers. Thousands of new patrons have visited Gloucester's Atlantic coast during the summer season.
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Boston
Boston & Gloucester Line
North Side Central Wharf
State Street
Gloucester
Cape Ann
City of Gloucester
Gloucester Line
Atlantic Coast
Columbus Orchestra
Merchant
Boston & Gloucester Steamboat Coa
Man Who Dared at Grand Opera House Opens Box Office Next Thursday
The Grand Opera House box office opens next Thursday at 8 am for advance tickets to The Man Who Dared starring Howard Hall and Nina Morris. Season begins Saturday. hours 8 am to 9 pm daily. Lions from the Monte Carlo scene on display. Hall plays Count Lorraine in a jungle garden climax.
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Grand Opera House
Howard Hall
Monte Carlo
Hall
Boston
Nina Morris
Mr. Hall
Magee
Zoological Garden
Count Lorraine
Payton Stock Company Opens Park Theatre Season
Park Theatre announces Corse Payton's stock company will appear all season starting Monday August 18. An initial Springfield engagement ran two weeks with The Banker's Daughter and Rosedale led by Payton. The season will feature popular plays and new comedies such as A Gilded Fool The Woman Hater Peaceful Valley Friends Held by the Enemy Secret Service and Rip Van Winkle.
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Corse Payton
Park Theatre
Springfield
Rosedale
Mr. Payton
the Park Theatre
Secret Service
Rip van Winkle
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