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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1898

Page

6

Dolly's Record: Murder Suspect Dolly Reynolds Lived Turbulent Past

New York reports reveal Emeline C. Reynolds known as Dolly was intensely jealous of Lizzie Effren, a former schoolmate she helped, rented rooms with, and supported. Police records show Reynolds was arrested for assault in July and later convicted with suspended sentence, prompting renewed detective lines of inquiry.

New York Emeline C Dolly” Reynolds Emeline Lizzie Effren Mt. Vernon Lizzie Miss Reynolds West Twenty-third Street New Jersey Court of Special Sessions Emeline C. Reynolds Schneider Mott Yorkville John D. Townsend

Detectives chase diamonds in Dolly Reynolds case

Investigators searched Dr Kennedy’s house and nearby woods for the diamonds believed linked to the Dolly Reynolds murder. Handwriting experts may reveal three authors on a bogus check, while central office doubts persist about Kennedy as killer though detectives remain convinced he hid the diamonds.

Dolly” Reynolds Kennedy Ames Caravalho Emma Reynolds Captain McClosky Captain Price West Thirtieth Street Dr. Kennedy Grand Hotel

Two Theaters Open With Classic Bowdoin Bill In Boston

Bowdoin Square opens with Kit the Arkansas Traveller starring Henry Chanfrau and Fannie McIntyre amid a strong supporting cast. The double bill and steady matinees draw large crowds as What Happened to Jones nears its final week at the Museum. Next week Salem Scudder and The Octroon roll out alongside a new Roland Reed engagement and A Distinguished Guest.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Boston Kit Chanfrau Henry Bowdoin Square Lothrop Bostonton Mr. Chanfrau Fannie McIntyre Mary Alice Redding Miss McIntyre Edwin Holland Manuel Bond E. Sh. Snader E. R. Philips Major George Sylvester Young Temple Medora Salem Scudder

Opening night at Columbia Theatre for In Atlantic City

The Columbia Theatre opens its season with In Atlantic City as the initial attraction. Frank M. Wills shines as Otto Buch and Walter McCullough impresses as Charles. A strong vaudeville lineup, John B. Wills dance, John S. Terry tenor, and Mattie Rooney numbers add to a lively three act show. The company performs this week before Blaney's The Electrician arrives with new scenery.

Tom Henry Columbia Atlantic City Frank M. Wills Otto Buch Walter McCullough Charles John B. Wills John S. Terry Mattie Rooney Blaney

Keith's Theatre Presents Strong All-Around Vaudeville Act

The summer show at Keith's Theatre features new acts and crowd favorites. McIntyre and Heath draw big laughs with Two Georgia Minstrels, Mark Murphy amuses with Irish stories, and Johnson Davenport and Lorelia thrill on triple parallel bars. Flo Irwin shines in song, the La Porte sisters entertain with duets, and the Bates duo impress on multiple instruments. Belinda Bailey's Boarders and Nobles's The Phenix skew deliver strong comedy, with Barton Hill and Willard in key roles. The program includes fine biographs, bright music by the Symphony, and M. Guille the French tenor.

Keith McIntyre Heath Darky Georgia Mark Murphy Johnson Davenport Lorelia Flo Irwin Widow Jones Maggie O’connor Miss Irwin la Porte Mrs. Bates Joe Goetz de Cannon Belinda Bailey Milton Nobles Sunday Post Barton Hill Charles Willard Biograph Lght M. Guille

Double bill entertains Castle Square Theatre audience

The Castle Square Theatre offered a two show bill with Robertson comedy Home followed by Box and Cox. J H Gilmour as Alfred Dorrison and Frances Drake as Mrs Pinchbeck led a strong cast with Tony Cummings and Maude Odell in key roles. The program runs this week ending with Henry J Byron Partners for Life next Monday.

Castle Square T. W. Robertson Dorrison Tony Cummings Bertie Thompson Frances Drake Pinchbeck Marian A. Chapman Lucy Dorrison Maude Odell Dora Thornhough Alfred Morrison Henry J. Byron Partners For Life

Howard's second week opens with a varied stage bill

The Howard theatre kicked off week two with Joe Flynn delivering new songs and quips to heat‑weary crowds, Polly Holmes singing Irish numbers, Billy Carter and his talking banjo, and James Richmond Glenroy in hysterical tales. The lineup also features Casey and Je Clair, Mayne and Neilson, and many more acts, promising a broad show.

The Howard Joe Flynn Polly Holmes Boston Billy Carter James Richmond Glenroy Mercury Casey Je- Clair Mayne Neilson C. H. Duncan Newsboys W. L. Mills Maude McIntyre Silbor Emerson Mabel Craig Marvelle May Bryant Raymond West Carter Gates Fitzgibbon Brothers Thomas and Watson

Poison in Coffee in South Framingham

Daniel Hastings, about years old, was arrested for allegedly attempting to poison Alexander Rebleschau, foreman of the Drivers Union Ice Company. At lunch Aug 6 workers detected a green substance in coffee, prompting an investigation that led to Hastings's arraignment. a continuance was set for Aug 26.

South Framingham Daniel Hastings Alexander Rebleschau Union Ice Company Hastings Rebleschau Eagan George Dunham Newton

Way Down East thrills Tremont Theatre audience

Tremont Theatre presents Way Down East in its second week with strong performances by Phebe Davies Odell Williams Forrest Robinson Louise Galloway Sara Stevens and others. The production features an impressive stage snowstorm and is expected to run further with matinees on Wednesdays Saturdays and a Labor Day special.

Tremont Theatre Way Down East New England Phebe Davies Odell Williams Squire Forrest Robinson Louise Galloway Sara Stevens Boston

Boston Museum Event Delights Large Audience

A crowded Boston Museum drew a large audience last night as Jones the bishop and Professor delivered a lively performance that left attendees laughing and hoarse.

Boston Museum Jones Bishop

Munyon's Rheumatism Pellets Claim Cures Noted

Munyon's claims its Rheumatism Pellets cure lumbago sciatica and all rheumatic pains with doctors offering free consultations.

Munyon

Vaudeville Proves A Splendid Sans Souci Show

A large audience at Sans Souci lauded a balanced vaudeville program. Arthur Dunn and Mamie Gilroy drew roaring laughter in The Actress and the Bellboy. Richard Harlow earned repeated applause in Daisy Queen of Spain and sang Isabell a. Al Clements Lilian Marshall teased with My Friend From Indiana. Hattie Belle Ladd closed the cast, delivering a strong finale.

Sans Souci Arthur Dunn Mamie Gilroy Richard Harlow Spain Mr. Harlow Hattie Belle Ladd Castia

Opera Favorite Tops Vaudeville Debut With Graceful Costume Changes

A square opera star made her vaudeville debut with multiple costume changes ending in a page costume. Dooley and Ten Brooke, blackface singers and dancers, the Dillon brothers, Mabel Irving, the Fanchonetti sisters, and Miss Hilbon and Grey provided lively entertainment.

Dooley and Tenbrooke Hattie Kelle Lada Dillon Isrother Fanchonetti Sisters Clements Marshall Mabel Irving Misses Hilbon & Grey

A Female Drummer to Open Park Theatre Engagement

Charles E Blaney promoter presents new comedy A Female Drummer at Park Theatre next Monday evening with lavish lithographs, fine scenery, and a 35 person cast led by Johnstone Bennett. The troupe includes George Richards Eugene Canfield Tony Williams Willie Sweatnam Ramie Austin and Lizzie Melrose.

Charles E. Blaney Park Theatre Blaney Johnstone Bennett George Richards Eugene Canfield Hoyt Tony Williams Willie P. Sweatnam Ramie Austin Lizzie Melrose

Burlesque Show Delights Boston Audience At Palace

The champion lady boxer is praised as the world’s top. Tom my Nates and Ida Howell deliver a strong comedy act in The Montana Soubre and the Irish King. Arthur Sanders draws laughs with fifteen minutes of quirky humor. Ordlar performs in Parisian poses and Frank Kennedy closes with King Solomon. Helen Wright stars as the queen of burlesque with strong support, excellent specialties, and standout chorus.

Tommy Nates Ida Howell Montana Palace Boston Arthur Sanders Ordlar Frank Kennedy Helen Wright Palace Theatre Gaiety Girls Brown Stewart and Gillin Stewart

Crane and Company Open Season With A Virginia Courtship

Mr. Crane and his company begin the season at Hollis Street Theatre on Saturday September 3 with A Virginia Courtship seen in this city for the first time The play which drew big crowds in New York and set receipts records at Knickerbocker Theatre is authored by Eugene W Presbrey who will supervise rehearsals The troupe held a pleasant reunion after rehearsals and Crane anticipates a successful season A Labor Day matinee will showcase the show.

Mr. Crane Hollis Street Theatre New York Knickerbocker Theatre Eugene W. Presbrey

William H Wests Minstrel Jubilee Comes to Boston Theatre

The public favorite William H West presents his big minstrel jubilee under D W Truss next Monday at the Boston Theatre. The fifty performer company includes a superb operatic orchestra and many famed vocalists. Principal artists listed include Ezra Kendall Carroll Johnson Tom Lewis R J Jose Clement Stewart H W Frillman Charles Kent Trovolo Charles M Ernest and the Freeze brothers among others.

William H. West D. W. Truss Boston Ezra Kendall Carroll Johnson Tom Lewis R. J. Jose Clement Stewart H. W. Frillman Charles

Grand Opera House opens season with The Two Lite Vagrants

The Grand Opera House season opens next Saturday evening August 7 with The Two Lite Vagrants. Mil dred Holland stars as Fan-Fan and box office opens Thursday for seat sales. Manager Magee boasts a stronger company than last season.

Grand Opera House Mildred Holland Magee Iis

Giant Irish Captain Captivates Boston at Austin and Stone’s

The Irish giant Captain Hugh Murphy arrived in Boston and drew crowds at Austin & Stone’s Museum all day. He stood in English army uniform and spoke of feeling at home in American life after admiring the war. He will stay through the week sharing life stories alongside a lively program featuring Colonel Wood’s quadroons and Louisiana girls and a popular new musical melange.

Boston Captain Hugh Murphy Ireland Austin & Stone’s Museum Captain Murphy Spain Colonel Wood Quadroons Reynore Terry and Talbott Teddy Galloway Milo Weston and Beasley Harry Walters Billie Williams Harry Fred Mayo Maud Renaud Hamlin Pete Griffin Hallett Sisters Dick Plunkett

Grandest Toilet Combination for Skin Care

Woodbury offers facial soap cream and powder for daily use to protect complexion and cure bad skin. Sample set offered for 20 cents. Join MH Woodbury, 11 on Snates.

Woodbury

Balloon Ascensions At Chute Grounds Last Week This Season

Visitors are urged to see the final Wolcott balloon ascensions at the Huntington avenue Chute grounds this week and Saturday at 4 30 PM. Nighttime spectacle under electric lights draws crowds with fireworks and aerial rarity. A Washington family travels 7000 miles in a compact Shouse on wheels. Ninth Sunday evening music festival closes the program.

Chute Huntington Avenue Professor Wolcott Washington Pacific

Kids Kick Off North Shore Week At Point of Pines Fun

Children and families flocked to Point of Pines for Children’s Week with free ride tickets hidden in envelopes for under fifteens. The stage lineup features Professor Litz with trained dogs, Harry Burns, Morgan and West, Marion DeBois, and Raymon Moore. The Lynn Cadet Band performs as the week continues.

Point of Pines North Shore Bath House Professor Litz Harry J. Burns Raymon Moore Morgan West Marion DeBois Manila Lynn Cadet Band

Open air festival aids Working Boys Home at Charles River Park

The event for Father Ford's Working Boys Home runs Saturday at Charles River Park. It features a New York style cake walk, vaudeville acts, relay bicycle races by local clubs, trick cycling by Professor St Onge, band concerts, and a grand evening fireworks display.

Father Ford Charles River Park New York St. Onge

Red White and Blue Girls open week with strong crowds

The Red, White and Blue Girls opened the week at a city venue with large audiences and favorable reception. The program mixed war themed burlesque, vocal selections, and vaudeville acts by Carr and Jordan, George Leslie, Rice and Elmer, Nellie Franklyn, Finn and Mack, and Gertrude Warren. Dave Marion's extravaganza company is booked for next week.

Carr and Jordan George Leslie Rice and Elmer Nellie Franklyn Finn and Mack Gertrude Warren Dave Marion

Boston Comedy troupe dazzles crowds at Norumbega Park

Attendance at Norumbega Park Auburndale reached capacity as the Boston Comedy company opened a high class vaudeville program in the open air theatre. The crowd filled every corner and praised the stage performance.

Norumbega Park Auburndale Boston Comedy Company

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