Boston Theatres Stage Stars and Openings Amid Fall Season
The Boston stage season features diverse acts from Uncle Tom and Southern singers to Bessie Abbott training in Europe for opera. Matthews Bulger bring farce to Park as Mary Hampton and Grace Atwell join. Roland Reed’s engagement tickets go on sale. Bowdoin Square Orchestra tops the season with L Orage. Primrose and West minstrels boast a large Boston debut. The Grand Opera House hosts The Two Little Vagrants while Lillian Lewis headlines For Liberty and Love at Bowdoin. The Royal Italian Band and Emerson Ladies Quartet perform at the Charles River Park race finale.
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Bravery Recognized by Prison Commission For Courageous Act
A prison commission meeting praised Warden B F Bridges and Officers B S Darling E H Witham J B Abbott J H Towns end and F E Benjamin for preventing the escape of convict Willis. They expressed sympathy for Turnkey Darling and hoped for his speedy recovery. The body also commended Frederick G Pettigro ve for nine years as secretary.
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Verdict Finds Davis Will Genuine in San Francisco
Midnight jury verdict in the Davis will contest declares the document genuine. If Judge Coffey admits probate, more than 1 million dollars will be divided between Mrs Belle Curtis and her sister Lizzie Muir. Mrs Curtis is married to ex Assemblyman John Curtis. Eastern relatives argued forgery.
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Brimmer School Class of 94 Seeks Association Dinner Details
The Class of 94 at Brimmer School asks members to contact James F. Bowen at 39 St. James Avenue Boston for information on forming an alumni association and planning an annual dinner.
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James F. Bowen
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Single Taxers to Meet Rally in Front of Town Hall
The Single Taxers Socialists and Populist lists of Revere will hold a rally this evening at 7 30 in front of the old town hall site. The gathering aims to unite reformers and spur general reforms in taxation and town government. Good speakers will be in attendance.
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Bankers Open 23rd Annual meeting in Detroit
Governor Pingree urges bi metallism to restore money supply and discuss remonetizing silver. President Lowry forecasts gradual national prosperity via stable currency. Forgery and swindle reports highlight protective committee success. new uniform state law adopted in several states. Convention adjourns to resume talks next morning.
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Whitman to Lead Advertising for More Firms
John M. Whitman, known for Copeland Medical and Ballentine Remedies ads, will handle campaigns for several new clients. He emphasizes genuine testimonials and avoids deceptive tactics, bringing journalistic insight from Cleveland Herald and other papers to boost client growth amid rising purchasing power.
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Globe-Democrat
Public hearing on Boston Elevated Railroad route given
The Boston City Hall special committee held the first hearing on the Boston Elevated Railroad Company petition to build an elevated line. Residents and officials including ex Mayor Bancroft and engineers objected to main routes along Roxbury, Charlestown, and Dover streets, with concerns about theatre disruption and street narrowing. The session lasted forty five minutes and adjourned without day.
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Market Dispatch Notes Bullard Tone and Copper Boom Hints
The column argues a long term bull market with prices rising as August production shifts, cites Oil City Derrick figures on crude oil shipments and production, notes a copper boom ahead with strong demand and specific stock moves by Santa Ysabel and others, references railroad dividends and bank capital changes, and mentions Glucose and American Sugar interests led by Matthieson and Morgan.
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Blair & Co
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Chicago Sugar Refining Company
Glucose Company
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Boston Stock Exchange Daily Sales Report
Official report from the Boston Stock Exchange for August 17 lists the day’s highest and lowest sales, closing prices, and bid and asked figures.
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Van Choate Electric Company Stock Sale Report
The Van Choate Electric Company reports legal sales of stock at its office located at 178 Devonshire Street.
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Races Return at Saratoga After Three-Year Gap
The Saratoga meet resumes with races on after a three year pause. The Saratec Limited train departs Union Station Boston via the Fitchburg railroad, signaling travel to the track.
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