Grand Theatre prepares for August 16 opening in Boston
The Grand Theatre at Dover and Washington streets gears up for an August 16 opening with manager Lothrop leasing to Thom as and Watson. Frank J. Keenan chosen as stage director and star, leading a strong stock company. Opening production is The Bells with Keenan as Mathias, following a $75,000 build and $10,000 in improvements.
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Britannia for Sale Sparks Yachting Buzz in New York
A New York morning paper carries an advertisement offering for sale the Prince of Wales yacht Britannia. The heir apparent reportedly wishes to dispose of the fast cutter after several failed English attempts.
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Farm Laborers Excursion To Manitoba And Assiniboia
The Canadian Pacific railway announces an excursion for farm laborers on August 17 with a $14 rate from Quebec and Ontario to points west of Winnipeg or east of Moose Jaw. The same rate applies for the return if ticket conditions are met, requiring a certificate attached to the going ticket at the destination railway agent. The move aims to secure harvest labor as vast grain quantities approach reaping time.
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Gaelic School Sunday Session At 45 Eliot Street
The Gaelic School held a regular Sunday session yesterday afternoon at 45 Eliot Street. P J O Daly and John M Doran led classes and the superintendent showed popular Gee Liz books from Dublin to be prizes. An entertainment of songs readings and recitations in Gaelic and English followed with Eugene Lyne John M Doran P J O Daly and Jeoff Keating participating.
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Boston Waterworks Union to join Labor Day parade
Boston Waterworks Union No. 6356 held a well attended meeting at Dexter Hall last evening and decided to join the parade of Labor Day. President Thomas D. Sullivan presided.
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Thomas D. Sullivan
Death Linked to Washington Society Poker Scandal
Washington news recounts the suicide of lawyer John P. Shepard after gambling losses amid fashionable poker at a noted Georgetown circle. A crooked deck, embezzlement, and a court-ordered distribution frame the tragedy, with his death triggering a sale of the family home as creditors press claims.
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Inland news from the harbor and ships in transit
A Cleveland Marine Record correspondent reports on the Laffrinier schooner and lake shipbuilding mentions Captain Pomeroy. Engineer Ayers travels to Bridgeton with family news. The Norwegian steamer Cuba extends its charter from Port Antonio and may return to Bergen. Names corrected include Bowen, Laffray, and Captain Frank C. Laffray. Vessels Yarmouth, St. Croix, Emily, Myles Standish, and several fish schooners appear in harbor activity. The Thompson line plans weekly Portland to London service with six steamers, including Cerona and Iona, and high stern letters on Lucinda Sutton.
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Objection to Crescent Beach Rates Spreads
A Boston city beach article notes 7000 visitors on a sunny day yet less than 3 percent swam due to 25 cent bathhouse fees. Critics argue high rates exclude the poor and force families to skip the surf, harming children who cannot afford the price.
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Unsolved Robbery at Union Park Lodging House
Three days after the alleged robbery and assault on Miss Hattie Bond at 11 Union Park no arrest has been made. Police question the claim and dispute the number of bruises reported by doctors, while Mrs. Arno defends the victim’s account.
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Lady Yarde Buller Found Living Near Oakland Marshes
Reported settlement with sisters had Lady Yarde Buller return to England. New findings place her in a cottage near the West Oakland marshes while her son Captain Arthur Blair camps with his younger brother in Moraga Valley, awaiting orders.
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Klondike’s Great Find Guide On Klondike Gold Rush
The Post’s official guide to the Klondike region is selling fast with high demand. It features complete maps and detailed illustrations and can be obtained at the counting room for two cents.
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Klondike
Allegheny
Pennsylvania
Brigadier Mathews Returns With Boston Militia at Fort Warren
Fort Warren hosts the First Regiment Heavy Artillery on its duty tour with Brigadier General Mathews present for the week. Civilians remain barred without an official pass while guard and parade routines highlight a peaceful Sunday, including religious services led by Rev. Edward Horton and a dress parade showcasing new officer uniforms.
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Sympathy For Cuba At Sligo Club Meeting
The Sligo Social and Literary Club met at G A R Hall Washington street and admitted twenty new members. Newly elected officers were confirmed and resolutions of sympathy with Cuba and India were adopted unanimously.
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India
Foresters of America to picnic at Highland Lake Grove
Knights of Sherwood Forest Foresters of America plan an annual picnic and games at Highland Lake Grove next Wednesday. An estimated crowd of about 1000 is expected to attend the event.
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Miners Rally to Halt Work in Wadsworth
Striking miners from Massillon district move toward Wadsworth to compel local workers to stop, with about 2000 men expected to arrive by daybreak.
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Militia Called as FireDock Longshoremen Strike Over Boss System
In Fairport Ohio Aug 8 a general strike by Finn longshoremen unloading ore ships protests bosses pay system. Troops from Company A Fifth Regiment guard docks after mayor telegraphs Captain Burrows. Strikers demand direct pay to workers and per gang boss control. authorities fear violence.
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Felts Makes Blindfolded Jump From Pike's Peak
Colorado Springs Aug 5 Willam B Felts attempted a jump from Pike's Peak amid dense cloud and fog conditions. The leap was described as a blindfolded stunt aimed at a risky descent.
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