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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1902
Page
8
Turmoil in U S equities as heavy selling pushes prices down with Colorado Fuel and Iron leading the declines. Gains widen in New York and London despite a cautious mood as traders weigh copper demand and a Gates pool influence.
Messrs Stair and Wilbur plan a September 1 opening at Music Hall with matinee focus for ladies and children. Lottie Alter signs with Liebler & Co. to support Ezra Kendall in a rural play. Dan W. Coleman joins Ward and Vokes for The Head Waiters. Chelsea Academy of Music hosts Labor Day opening with the popular comedians. Paul Stephens featured at Keith’s next week. John Blair to lead Mrs Pat Campbell’s company. Vaughn Glasser in prominent role. Theresa Vaughan, once at Worcester Asylum, shows progress with new therapy. Klaw & Erlanger buy New York Theatre for 2,000,000. Frohman retains Criterion Theatre control. H. W. Frederick to play Emperor in The Chinese Honeymoon at the Casino New York. Maud Hoffman to support Richard Mansfield in Julius Caesar. A Double somersault by a team member at the Howard. Austin & Stone reopen Aug 2% with Mantelli Roman students and Sigora Lola De Cubas. Pain’s Mt Pelee at Charles River Park popular. Cambridge day features and advance seat sales. Knights of Pythias, Masons, Shriners, Odd Fellows, Foresters, Knights of Columbus nights listed. Labor Day special.
Boston reports include the day’s highest and lowest sales, and the closing bid and asked prices for the session. Market summaries note shifts in value across major stocks and sectors as traders digest price action.
Frank KB Galbreth was fined $15 by Judge Wentworth yesterday for speeding his car beyond the limit last Tuesday on Beacon Street.
Grand Duke Boris toured Lake Geneva society and downtown Chicago with the Moore brothers and Charles Crane. He charmed guests at a supper with blondes including Grace Kimball, and after a champagne napkin prank, toured Marshall Field’s for underwear as Burns shadowed him. He donated $20 to a cleaning woman.
The Fast Boston Carnival Association describes its Wood Island Park water sports tournament before 15,000 spectators and announces a permanent organization. Elected for the next year are President B. Fred Bates Vice President Daniel W Gallagher Secretary Charles O Keefe Treasurer John J McQuillen and superintendent of the Wood Island Park baths.
A pearl necklace with two diamond clasps valued in the thousands was seized Thursday from a woman arriving on the Kronprinz Wilhelm. The customs authorities withheld her identity, noting she is well known in social circles and wealthy.
The paper previews the 100th performance of The Prince of Pilsen at the Tremont with stein souvenirs and cast changes. Cors Payton shines at Park Theatre while A Gilded Fool and Friends draw crowds. The Price of Honor runs at Grand Opera House with scenes in New York tenements and Bellevue Hospital. Barney Gilmore’s Kidnapped in New York tours, with next season’s new play in development. Down by the Sea leaves Bowdoin Square for Through the Breakers. Castle Square Theatre’s Ours draws praise at Music Hall, followed by Pygmalion and Galatea next week. Joe Santley and Violet Holliday host a meet-and-greet on stage after next Saturday’s performance. Keith show delivers top variety acts, Fadettes orchestra, tableaux vivants, and a strong Millettes acrobatic act.
The Maine State Fair at Lewiston runs September 1 through 4 with diverse amusements. A cattle show and garden produce exhibit are featured along with entertainment. Boston and Maine railroad offers round trip tickets at reduced rates from Boston and key stations. tickets valid Sept. 1 4 and return Sept. 6.
Simmons & Marsters of 26 Schoolstreet Boston advertise an eight day tour starting September 20 from Boston with stops at Gettysburg Antietam Harper's Ferry Washington and Philadelphia. The trip is priced at 82 dollars with earlier mentions of August 27 September 10 and 24 as possible dates.
From Boston to Rutland and Burlington via Rutland line with scenic stops at Ausable Chasm Lakes Champlain and George Saratoga Hudson River daylight travel. Seven day package $37.50 excluding Hudson River and New York return from Saratoga $30 hotels first class. Also tours to Thousand Islands Niagara Quebec Saguenay White Mountains Washington Gettysburg Simmons & Marsters 26 School Street Boston.
Personally conducted Boston trip departs September 12 on Fall River line. All expenses covered for $2, including Gettysburg battlefield visit and drives through Pen Mar and Blue Mountain with a Washington stop. For itinerary and details contact Joseph P. Taggart at 211 Washington Street Boston.
The annual field day of the Heptasophs will be held at Apollo Garden Roxbury next Thursday. The program includes athletic events and baseball matches among local confrères. Entries must be sent to John C Mahoney 18 Union Park Street before Aug 2.
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