Picnic Raid Seizes Beer Liquor at Roxbury Garden Event
A Nauor raid at Apollo Garden Amory Street Roxbury yesterday led to six arrests for unlawful liquor sales. Police seized 152 gallons of lager beer and six gallons of wine from a picnic run by the American Ancient Court Highland Order of Foresters No 7197. Attendees paid a dollar at the gate to receive blue ribbons promising unlimited drinks, with temperance beverages extra. Gatekeepers waiters and ribbon holders were detained as liable on liquor sale charges. six individuals named include Peter Kattnel John G Frick Anton Verner Lawrence Grossick August Bridgman and George Munchbach.
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Roxbury
Brown
Highland Order of Foresters
Augusta
Coburn
Lee
Peter Kattnel
John G. Frick
Anton Verner
Lawrence Grossick
August Bridgman
George Munchbach
Yells at Charlestown Prison Blamed on Rain Gusts
Deputy Warden Allen, head of the Charlestown State Prison, explains to a reporter that Sunday morning noises were caused by rain gusts blowing through open windows in the south wing. Inmates cried to shut the windows and staff closed them. This, he says, is the entire incident.
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State Prison
Charlestown
Milton Mills Hosts Temperance Fundraiser Lecture and Concert
A Milton Mills New Hampshire gathering drew many residents to Central Hall for a concert and lecture led by Professor Schmidt on American Liberty. Proceeds benefited the Young People's Temperance Society. The program featured James Doulon, C. Fox, Dr. Cowles, J. Hanson, and Freeman Dore, with a gold ring surprise for Master Joseph Mittenthal.
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Central Hall
Dr. Cowles
Professor Schmidt
Boston
James Doulon
C. Fox
J. Hanson
Freeman Dore
A. Waldstein
S. Rogers
M. Reinhart
E. Reinhart
F. Juggenheim
M. Grodginski
R. Goldman
S. Bernstein
Masters J. Mittenthal
W. Small
8. Sacovitz
M. Rittenberg
J. Krokyn
I. Goldman
A. Ratsell
L. Berger
J. Chamberg
J. Epstein
City Brevities: Embezzlement Arrests and Stolen Bicycle
Helen Merwin was arrested on embezzlement charges for $10 from her employer Mrs. John C. Coleman on Saturday. Frank Herman, 23, was arrested on a warrant after a search on Cambridge Street found a policy book and implements. A bicycle owned by Charles Casean of Sumner Street, Somerville, was stolen from in front of 184 Washington Street yesterday.
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Division 4
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Frank Herman
Division
Cambridge Street
Charles Casean
Sumner Street
Somerville
Washington Street
Four shoplifters rounded up by inspectors in major dry goods store
Inspectors Knox and Estes arrested four shoplifters yesterday afternoon in a large dry goods store. Anna J. Cole, 45, Sadie A. Topham, 28 of 62 Church Street, and Hannah Lagergreen and Annie Turson of 35 Lenox Street were committed to the Tombs and will be arraigned in court today.
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Knox and Estes
Anna J. Cole
Sadie A. Topham
Church Street
Hannah Lagergreen
Annie Turson
Lenox Street
Engineer Killed In East Lawrenceburg Train Wreck
The Lawrenceburg and Aurora Big Four accommodation train derailed at East Lawrenceburg at 10:50 this morning rolling down a 20 foot embankment. Engineer Harry Becker died and several passengers were slightly injured.
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Trilby parody at Museum opens Boston season
The Museum opened its preliminary season with Trilby a parody of Paul M Potter's play by J. W. Herbert and Charles M. Puerner. The company from New York’s Garrick returns to Boston delivering bright lines, catchy music, and lively stage effects led by Spaghetti actor Alexander Clarke.
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Museum
Thrilby
Paul M Potter
J. W. Herbert
Charles M. Puerner
Garrick Theatre
New York
Herbert
Jocko
Carrie Perkins
Little Willie
Adele Ritchie
Wills P. Sweatnam
Mark Murphy
Edyth Murray
Boston
Nanon Opens Castle Square Theatre Summer Show
The last week of the Castle Square Theatre summer season opened with the seldom-seen opera Nanon. Edith Mason leads as Nanon with vivacious acting and tuneful singing while Tillie Salinger shines in Miron with Arditti’s Bacio encore. Washington theater cast, Persse and Clifford excel as the Marquis and Abbe. Wooley delivers topical humor. Wolff supplies strong comic relief as the Marquis de Marsellac. The company relies on solid chorus and orchestra training. barnyard fowls and animals in the first act add lively realism.
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Castle Square Theatre
Nanon
Tillie Salinger
Miron
Arditti
Bacio
Eight Bells by the Brothers Byrne Captivates Boston Theatre
The Brothers Byrne deliver pantomimic comedy with agile acrobats and lively stage effects at the Boston Theatre. John F. Byrne draws laughs with clever wordplay while Misses St John Charlotte and Helene Byrne shine in dances. Eight Bells runs one week before Primrose and West minstrels take the bill.
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Brothers Byrne
Boston
Byrne Brothers
John F. Byrne
St. John
Charlotte
Helene Byrne
Primrose & West
Brooklyn Handicap at Bowdoin Square The at re
The five act comedy drama The Brooklyn Handicap had its Boston debut at Bowdoin Square Theatre last evening. Alma Harle led as Frederica Van Aucken with strong support from George Andrews and Thomas David among others. The fourth act showcased Gravesend race track scenery with a finish scene featuring knowledgeable jockeys.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Boston
Wonderilly
Brooklyn
Dr. Rice
Miss Hopper
Eleanor Willard
Frederica
Gravesend
Maud Miller Debuts in The Danites at Grand Museum
Maud Miller, daughter of famed Western poet Joaquin Miller, made her Boston stage debut yesterday in her father's play The Danites at the Grand Museum. She portrayed Nancy Williams and Billy Piper, displaying strong dramatic understanding and notable presence, especially in the poignant scenes.
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Maud Miller
Joaquin Miller
Boston
Grand Museum
Miss Miller
Nancy Williams
Billy Piper
The Sphinx at Tremont Theater Delights Large Audience
The thirteenth week of The Sphinx at Tremont Theatre opened with one of the season’s largest crowds. Edwin Stevens as the professor delivered strong humor with new verses to And What Do You Think He Said. Marie Millard sang well. other cast members received applause. The 100th performance is slated for next week with solid gold souvenirs.
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Tremont Theatre
Edwin Stevens
Marie Millard
Minnie de Rey
Arthur Pacis
Tallmadge Baldwin
Aileen Burke
Walter Allen
Keith's Varied Stage Delights Crowded With Acts
A long wireless review praises Keith's afternoon program featuring Meers brothers on the invisible wire, Sam Bernard, Sadi Alfarabi, Marguerite contortionist, Basco and Roberts acrobats, Add Ryman, Mile Velasco vocal solos, and a 11:30 2:30 8:30 concert bill including Symphony musicians and performers.
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Meers Brothers
Sam Bernard
Sadi Alfarabi
Marguerite
Basco
Roberts
Add Ryman
Mile
Velasco
John BH
Drew
la Porte Sisters
Quigley Brothers
Squashville
the Lovetts
Charles Lorraine
Plantation Negro
Sheridan
Forest
Grand Opera House opens as vaudeville mainstay
The Grand Opera House offered a top tier vaudeville bill with acts from Bennacks to Athos family and Weber and Fields. James and Bonnie Thornton led an opening dedicated to vaudeville, drawing a packed audience and glowing notices from Tony Pastor and Frank Moran. The orchestra under Frank G. Stanley received special praise.
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Fields
Athos
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Tony Pastor
New York
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Burlesque and variety show thrills Howard Atheneum crowd
The Howard Atheneum drew large afternoon and evening crowds for a burlesque and variety program led by John Grieves’s Billie Tailor. Notable costumes and polished performances by Adah Richmond Norma Wills Adela Perrault Ida Emerson Montie Collins John Weber Frank Walsh Frank Chase Joseph Howard Mile Eulalie Lillian Curtis and the chorus earned strong applause for interpolated songs dances and strong comic work.
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Howard Atheneum
John Grieves
Billie
Adah Richmond
Norma Wills
Adela Perrault
Ida Emerson
Joseph Howard
Mile
Eulalie
Lillian Curtis
Variety Acts from Dixon Bow ers and Dixon Lineup
The program lists acts from Dixon Bow ers and Dixon including the Rube act and comedy sketch by Charles Harris and Nellie Waters. Contortion by Fannie Leslie, Waterbury brothers musical act, Dan Mason Dutch character work, Ella Caldwell ballad singer, and more.
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Thomas J. Ripley
Thomas and Watson
Phillips and
Edwards
Howard Atheneum Comedy Company
John McVicker
Palace Theatre Burlesque Week Delights Audiences
Large crowds fill Palace Theatre as Gus White opens season with two burlesques Dear Minnie and Rob Roy Jr plus a lively supporting cast. Donovans Irish comedy and several acts from Na pier and Marzello to Ettie Albion receive strong applause. Lyceum run features McHenry English company with Sculptor's Studio and leading performers Florence Elene Arlington and Lizzie Stuart.
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Gus White
Minnie
Rob Roy, Jr
Donovans
Napier
Marzello
Hanley
Jarvis
Keating
Harris
Billy Barlow
Kittie Hart
the Palace
Little Marguerite
Howard
St. Clair
Ettie Albion
Josie Emery
Cora Williams
Millie Minard
Merrick and Donaldson
Lyceum Theatre
McHenry English Swell
Florence Elene
Alice Arlington
Lizzie Stuart
Cunningham
Hart
Williams
Jennie Lamont
Josie Love
Bonner the horse headlines Austin museum last week
Bonner the remarkable horse finishes a final week at Austin and Stone’s Museum. He astonishes crowds with humanlike intelligence, opens doors, fetches items, distinguishes color, and even hitches to carriages. Also featured are Hercules Gordon the strongman and Cericola musicians, plus a lively vaudeville lineup including Gracie and Reynolds and the Royale trio.
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Austin & Stone
Edwards
Mile
Bonheur
Mademoiselle
Hercules Gordon
Cericola
Gracie and
Reynolds
Mardo
Lilian Williams
Kennedy and
Quinn
Austin
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Black America entertainment draws crowds at Huntington avenue
The Southern exposition Black America entertained large audiences on Huntington avenue circus grounds marking the fifth week of its engagement. About 60 diverse Negro performers showcase singing, planta tion and wing dancing to strong applause. Nate Salsbury’s production draws Boston viewers as Knights Templars plan to attend in large numbers, with excursion trains from several New England cities scheduled.
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Huntington Avenue Circus
Nate Salsbury
Boston
Knights Templars
New England
Nickle Odeon Opens Second Season as Boston Palace of Entertainment
The Nickle Odeon began its second season with crowds from dawn to dusk. Major refurbishments include two curio halls, a larger stage, new scenery, and a full remodel making the venue bright and clean. Manager Dunn offers hourly stage shows and continuous attractions in lecture and curio halls, with many entertainments for a nickel daily from 10 to 10.
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Boston
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Nickle Odeon
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Carnival of Venice Opens at Olympic Grounds Huntington
Visitors found Pain's Carnival of Venice nearly ready on Huntington avenue with electricians and carpenters finishing work. The show includes a 10,000 seat amphitheatre, a concert by a large orchestra, and a Mayor Curtis portrait among fireworks. Mayor's night features a grand display as the ballet of around 200 young performers awaits.
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Olympic Grounds
Huntington Avenue
Pain
Curtis
Vaudeville Show Features Notable Trio and Brothers Act
A vaudeville program includes the three Herberts, the Brothers Lafayette, Tournair Freres, the Glass brothers and others with tickets sold for Monday night and invitations valid for tonight's performance.
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Three Herberts
Brothers Lafayette
Tournair Freres
the Glass Brothers
Hanover Theatre Variety Show With New York Company
The Hanover Theatre presented a fine programme by a New York variety company. It opened with a female minstrel act and featured the Tally-Ho trio, Dave Jordan, May Francis in new songs, Fedora the European juggler, James Mack, Sam Adams in a clever monologue, James J. Cooper buck and wing, Perry and Morgan in a sketch, May Burke soubrette, and an afterpiece Casey the Piper plus Professor J. J. Trask's living pictures. The entertainment moved with spirit and dash and drew a large audience.
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Tally-Ho
Dave Jordan
May Francis
Fedora
James Mack
Sam Adams
James J. Cooper
Buck
Perry and
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May Burke
Casey
Piper
Columbia Theatre Opens Under Gulick Co With The White Rat
The Columbia Theatre prepares to open next Monday night under Gulick & Co management with The White Rat as the inaugural attraction. Edward E. Rice's new comedy company launches the season at Hollis Labor Day afternoon September 2 with The Globe Trotter starring William Hoey. Box office at Park Theatre opens Thursday for Barney Fagan's Greater Minstrelsy Vaudeville and Burlesque company beginning Monday evening. Sidney Armstrong Emily Rigl and Annie Lewis join Atkinson Calder for Sutton Vane's In Sight of St Pauls at Bowdoin Square Theatre in September.
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Sidney Armstrong
Emily Rigl
Annie Lewis
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Governor May Attend River Carnival In Waltham
A committee in Mayor Milton's office plans guest attendance including Governor Greenhange and staff for a river carnival in Waltham. The governor may attend a Parade at Park Theatre during the week starting Sept 2 under F. P. H. Rogers Post 29. Arrangements may delay the theatre performance to allow both events on the same trip to the Watch City with over 400 boats expected in the illumination.
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Waltham Aldermen Consider Schoolhouse Repairs
WALTHAM Aug 19 The Aldermen held a special meeting to consider the School Board request for 34863.59 dollars for repairing Bright Newhall Plympton and Bemis schoolhouses and placing them in sanitary condition. Only thirteen members answered roll call and the matter was referred to the committee on public buildings without discussion.
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