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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1919
Page
3
Boston to gain another theatre in the near future with work hoped to start before the 1920 21 season. Oliver Morosco and Al Woods names appear in rumors about the project and site difficulties are noted as a challenge.
Ray Comstock, New York producer and Princess Theatre owner, travels to Boston to finalize plans for a drama focused venue in the theatre district. He aims to show authentic American drama with natural acting, an all-American company, and emphasis on leading players over stars.
The plan envisions equal play for all actors, a cooperative financial system with profit sharing, and pensions after several years of service to secure artistic effort and ease old age concerns. The idea follows the example of a New York Princess Theatre venture and aims to attract talent with long term security.
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Richard H. Long launched his bid in Pemberton square at noon, appealing to labor and pledging to work with U S Senator Walsh on a fair settlement of the t rich question. About 600 gathered as a bugler led the Long car forth. Campaign manager Martin T. Hall and Senator Thomas Cassidy introduced the candidate who outlined issues favoring a 5 cent fare on the Boston elevated, cheaper Edison power, and increased income tax on the rich.
The Somerville Board of Assessors announced a tax rate of 25 dollars and 80 cents, up 2.60 from last year. The rate includes the Boston Elevated assessment of 169,503.77 dollars for the city.
Marshfield opens its 50th Marshfield Fair featuring agricultural displays, racing events on a famed half mile track, and a busy program including Military Political and Tercentenary Day. Governor Coolidge and other dignitaries slated to speak. Veterans lunch, War Camp singing, and a vaudeville show fill the afternoon before grandstand events.
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