McLoughlin And Williams Reach National Tennis Finals
In Newport R Norris Williams 2d of Philadelphia and Maurice E McLoughlin of San Francisco advance to the finals of the national lawn tennis championship all comers tourney Williams defeats Niles 6 4 7 5 3 6 6 1 while McLoughlin beats Johnson 6 0 7 5 6 1 The matches show Williams easing through and McLoughlin finishing strong observers doubt Williams can beat the champion in tomorrow’s final.
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Newport
R. Norris Williams
Philadelphia
Maurice FE. McLoughlin
San Francisco
Nathaniel W. Niles
Boston
Williams
Wallace F. Johnson
McLoughlin
Niles
McLaughlin-Johnson
Boston Women in Canadian Tennis Opens Delayed Until Tomorrow
The International championship tennis tournament under the Canadian Lawn Tennis Association open was postponed to tomorrow due to Newport tournament delays. Notable arrivals include Miss Mary Browne from Philadelphia, Edith Rotch of Boston, Mrs. Harry Bickle of Toronto, and William Johnston, the 18 year old California wonder, among others.
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Niagara-On-The-Land
Ontario
Newport
Mary Browne
Philadelphia
Edith Rotch
Boston
Harry Bickle
Toronto
CC. M. Beard
New Jersey
William Johnston
California
Be, H. Whitney
Brookline
Mass
C. J. Griffin
San Francisco
McConnell sidelined by finger fracture in Americans loss
Cleveland report says New York Americans pitcher George McConnell will miss at least three weeks after a middle finger fracture on a batted ball. The injury occurred when Seibold batted a ball that broke the finger and protruded the bone.
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Cleveland, O
George McConnell
New York Americans
Seibold
Perroquettes win Thorn memorial cups match at Westchester Polo
The Perroquet tes defeated Philadelphia Country Club 10 to 7 at the Westchester Polo Club in Newport Rhode Island. Philadelphia scored only two goals, both in the first period, with the remaining five coming on handicap allowance.
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Newport
R. I
PerroquetTes
E. C. Post
Westchester
Philadelphia Country Club
Currency Help for Farmers
Washington August 25 The House Democratic caucus adopted an agricultural currency amendment to the administration currency bill. After preliminaries the caucus without dissenting vote backed an amendment to place paper based on agricultural products on the same basis as commercial paper for banking purposes.
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Washington
House
Banking and Currency Committee
Glass amendment clears main issue in administration currency bill
A 99 day maturity for notes and bills admitted to discount under the amendment ends the major controversy. The measure allows federal reserve banks to discount agricultural industrial and commercial paper while excluding stock and bond trading. Glass says reform is neutral to farmers and manufacturers, with discounting overseen by the Fed boards.
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Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Board
Neeley
Kansas
Glass
Representative Henry
Texas
Henry
New England
Regional Reserve Bank
Wingo
Arkansas
Federal Reserve Banks
Gray
Indiana
Federal Reserve Districts
McAdoo denies promise to bankers on currency bill
Secretary McAdoo rebutted a Chicago banker’s claim that he promised the administration would fix defects in currency legislation. He said he told George M. Reynolds that constructive banker suggestions would be considered, and no promise to bankers or others was made. Administration circles hinted at possible reserve-feature changes, but federal control would not retreat.
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Washington
McAdoo
George M. Reynolds
Chicago
New York
Reynolds
Congress
Trade union strike prompts citywide contractor lockout
Contractors in the painting and paper hanging trades closed shops across New York City in response to news that workers planned to strike the next day. A one week lockout was ordered as the International Painters and Paperhangers' Union prepared a circular for 30 000 members to quit work.
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New York
International Painters and Paperhangers’ Union
Boss Questions Raise Claim After Twelve Years
A joke reply shows a worker asked for a raise and answered with twelve years in the same place. The boss counters that the employee should be ashamed for such a claim.
German sonderklasse boats to be measured in Marblehead
German yacht Serum along with Angela IV and Wittelsbach Q are due in Marblehead and will be measured by Professor Fred Ek Everett at Stearns & McKay basin. An Eastern Yacht Club reception is planned for Friday evening and the boats may test sail tomorrow afternoon as crews tune up.
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Marblehead
Herr Waldemarietzens
W. Rakenius
J. Schroder
Sonderklasse
Stearns and McKay's
Angela IV
Wittelsbach Q
Fred Ek. Everett
Stearns & McKay
Rakenius
Motorcycle Races at Revere Highlight Card Tonight
Motorcycle racing features a four race format at the Revere cycle track with George Wiley the middle distance champion set to race Clarence Carman. Contestants include Jimmy Hunter Charles Turville Carl Ruden and Charles Stein all veteran riders familiar with the tiny oval.
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Revere
George Wiley
Clarence Carman
Jimmy Hunter
Charles Turville
Carl Ruden
Charles Stein
Disputed Lightweight Title Sparks Question Across Town
A lively street debate questions America’s lightweight champion with claims split between a coal dealer and an iceman. Readers weigh in as local voices chant for clarification on the contested crown.
Dorchester Man Dead by Own Hand in Early Morning
Henry Murphy of 353 Neponset Avenue Dorchester killed himself with a razor in his kitchen before 6 20 Saturday morning. His wife found him and Dr Georg H Littlefield of 301 Neponset Avenue attended him but he died about ten minutes later.
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Henry Murphy
Neponset Avenue
Dorchester
Murphy
Georg H. Littlefield
Phillies Shut Out Cardinals for 3-0 Victory
Rixey pitched well with strong support as Philadelphia blanked St. Louis 3 to 0. The visitors failed to advance a runner past second base, while the Phillies scored on hits off Doak and Geyer across three innings. Notable hits included Hildebrand Doolan and a three-base shot by Lobert.
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Doak
Hildebrand
Doolan
Lobert
Geyer
Kenetchy
Mowrey
Knabe
S. Magee
Becker
Cravath
Rixey
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Whitted
O’ Leary
Tener Ab
Tildebrand
Wear
Piss Eees
Seweesese
Cather
Ane
Majestic Theatre Opens Second Week of What Happened to Mary
The Majestic Theatre entered the second week of What Happened to Mary last evening. The charming comedy drama draws steady popular favor with its homely naturalness and clever text. Olive Wyndham as Mary delivers a charming performance, supported by Charles Miller and a competent cast.
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Mary
Majestic Theatre
Olive Wyndham
Charles Miller
St James Theatre Hosts Ching Ling Foo and Company
The St James Theatre showcased magician Ching Ling Foo and a varied company led by manager Loew. Chee Toy impressed with English songs while Chee Yun, Kwai siblings, and Soon Wo Kwai delivered acrobatics and plate spinning feats.
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Ching Ling Foo
St. James Theatre
Loew
Chee Toy
Ching Chee Yun
Cho Kwai
Soon Wo Kwai
Soon Fah Sung
Paragon Park Mardi Gras Thrills Seekers at Wantasket Beach
Paragon Park at Wantasket Beach hummed with Mardi Gras crowds yesterday. Visitors flocked to the resort’s cabaret featuring Bert and Effie Weston, the Pendleton sisters, Clarice, Mile. Folliz, Art Spaulding, Marie Camilla, Edna Leader, Louise Laurie, the Rambollie trio, the Guatemala Marimba Serenaders and Mace Gay's Military Band.
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Wantasket Beach
Paragon Park
Bert
Effie Weston
Tango
Pendleton
Clarice
Mile. Folliz
Art Spaulding
Marie Camilla
Edna Leader
Louise Laurie
Rambollie
Guatemala
Mace Gay
Widow by Proxy opens Plymouth Theatre run with May Irwin
Plymouth Theatre announces seat sales for May Irwin's engagement in Widow by Proxy. She starts the third regular season next Saturday night with a four week stay and a Labor Day matinee added to the usual Thursday and Saturday shows.
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May Irwin
Plymouth Theatre
Miss Irwin
This Playhouse
Carnival Week at Nantasket Beach Draws Big Crowd
Carnival Week at Nantasket Beach is expected to attract the season's largest crowd as Mothers Day events kick off with a baby parade of about 400 infants aged six months to two years. Free attractions include daily balloon ascents and a parachute drop each afternoon and evening along the boulevard.
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Nantasket Beach
Vaudeville and film at Lexington Park theatre this week
At the rustic Lexington Park theatre a top vaudeville show features the Paul Azard Trio, the Marshalls, colored comedians, Nasa and Evans, novelty dancers, Charlie Harris in old maid types, Frank Hurley the novel musician, and a program of high class motion pictures.
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Rustic Theatre
Lexington Park
Paul Azard
The
Marshalls
NASA and
Evans
Charlie Harris
Frank Hurley
Les Miserables Tickets Go On Sale at Tremont Temple
The opening of the seat sale for Les Miserables occurred this morning at Tremont Temple. The first motion picture presentation of Victor Hugo’s famed novel comes on Labor Day night with daily matinees and popular prices.
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Tremont Temple
Victor Hugo
Medford Boulevards Summer Theatre presents The Aeronauts
Medford Boulevard The Aeronauts musical comedy draws crowds this week at the Summer Theatre. Cast includes Eddie Stembler Joe Daniels Harry Morris Firminie Earle Marie Dunne Sallie Stembler Emily Park and Jack Dempsey.
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Medford Boulevar
Eddie Stembler
Joe Daniels
Harry Morris
Firminie Earle
Marie Dunne
Sallie Stembler
Emily Park
Jack Dempsey
Trips to Provincetown by Dorothy Bradford Steamer
Glorious days for visits to Provincetown aboard the Dorothy Bradford leaving Bay Line wharf daily at 9 o'clock and Sundays at 9 30 a.m. The season is nearing its termination.
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Provincetown
Dorothy Bradford
Bay Line
Sesgen
All for the Ladies at Shubert Brightens Boston Stage
Sam Bernard returns to Boston with All for the Ladies a musical farce featuring Bernard as Leo von Laubenheim. The play pairs witty dialogue lively songs and risqué gowns while Frances Demarest Ann Flack Louise Meyers George A. Shiller Teddy Webb and George A. Moore star around a French style tale of a firm’s bid to boost business. Alfred G Robyn supplies music and the production aims for brisk stylish fun with eye catching costumes and dance sequences.
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Sam Bernard
Boston
Paris
Panturel, Clemente & Co
Leo von Laubenheim
Leo
Bernard
Henry Blossom
Mr. Bernard
Frances Demarest
Ann Flack
Louise Meyers
George A. Shiller
Teddy Webb
George A. Moore
Alfred G. Robyn
Quo Vadis Engages Tremont Theatre for Eleventh Week
The Quo Vadis photo drama at Tremont Theatre enters its eleventh week with steady audience appeal. The production depicts Nero era events in vivid form and promises Rome’s great conflagration and arena spectacles as later offerings.
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Tremont Theatre
Rome
Nero
Park Theatre Opens Season With The Ghost Breaker
Park Theatre begins its season on Labor Day Monday September 1 with The Ghost Breaker starring Henry B. Warner. The production was a New York success last season and the box office opens Thursday morning.
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the Park Theatre
Henry B. Warner
New York
Boston Theatre Opens With Hanky Panky Tonight
The Boston Theatre will debut Monday with Hanky Panky and a cast featuring Montgomery and Moore, Harry Cooper, Max Rogers, Bobby North, Hugh Cameron, Christine Neilsen, and others in an evening of original favorites.
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Boston
Montgomery and Moore
Harry Cooper
Max Rogers
Bobby North
Hugh Cameron
Christine Neilsen
Castle Square Theatre Opens Season With London Assurance
The Castle Square Theatre begins its season next Friday evening, August 29, with London Assurance. Cast includes John Craig, William P. Carleton, Donald Meek, Doris Olsen, Florence Shirley, and others. The same bill runs the week of September 1.
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Castle Square Theatre
London Assurance
John Craig
William P. Carleton
Donald Meek
Doris Olsen
Florence Shirley
Langford Heads Boston Show At Howard Theatre
Sam Langford star attraction at the Howard in an athletic sketch The Training Camp alongside Jack Read Joe Woodman and Jack Sheehan. Eva Mull and her burlesque company impressed as did Anna Yale and Alice Gilbert. Contests, variety acts, and musical numbers filled the program with praise for all performers.
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The
Howard
Sam Langford
Boston
Jack Johnson
Langford
Jack Read
Joe Woodman
Jack Sheehan
Eva Mull
Anna Yale
Alice Gilbert
Mang and Snyder
Nice Twin Sisters
Arthur Moris
Lansings
Daly
J. Walter Reeves
Ralph Markee
Burlesque Thrills at Grand Opera House by Rector Girls
The Grand Opera House hosted a lively burlesque show by the Rector Girls drawing South End theatre fans. Leo Stevens led with his comic shtick while Lydia Jospy and Helen Jessie Moore delivered standout numbers amid a witty, music filled program. Thursday features wrestling under George Toohey with Scotty McPhee and Fred Babcock slated. Friday offers amateur trials.
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Grand Opera House
South End
Rector
Leo Stevens
Lydia Jospy
Peg O
Helen Jessie Moore
Stella Gilmore
Margaret Ferguson
Alice Blair
George Toohey
Scotty McPhee
Worcester
Fred Babcock
Cleveland
Gaiety Theatre Beauty Parade Delights Audiences
The Gaiety presented a two act musical burlesque Local Color yesterday to two full houses. Harry Fields Joe Mills James Howell and Claude Miller head the cast with Lilla Brennan as ingénue. The Countess Rossi and Virginia Zallman headline strong supporting performances.
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Gaiety
Gotham
White Light District
Harry Fields
Joe Mills
James Howell
Claude Miller
Lilla Brennan
Boston
Countess Rossi
Virginia Zallman
Mildred Gilmore
Dainty Quakeress Opens At Norumbega Park Open Air Theatre
Norumbega Park presents Matthew Ott's musical comedy The Dainty Quakeress in the open air theatre. The revised production features Nettie Knife as the demure Quakeress, with Herman Hansone Lew Williams and Harold Dunne among a competent cast and a chorus of show girls.
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Norumbega Park
Matthew Ott
Nettie Knife
Herman Hansone
Lew Williams
Harold Dunne
Bass Point Season Nears End at Nahant Promontory
The Bass Point season at Nahant winds toward closure with limited open days remaining for visitors to this rocky coastal site. Additional diversions await onshore for guests.
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Bass Point
Nahant
Tremont Temple Travel Lectures Set on Africa Scotland and More
Last evening Tremont Temple hosted a travel lecture on Italy. The week’s series continues with Africa tonight Scotland Wednesday Austrian Thursday and Dalmatia Saturday followed by Holland.
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Tremont Temple
Italy
Africa
Scotland
Dalmatia
Holland
Moore Renews Change Your Act and Back to the Woods at Keiths
Victor Moore, a leading American stage actor known for natural impersonations, revived his skit Change Your Act or Back to the Woods at Keiths Theatre. The vaudeville bill features Emma Littlefield, Ben Deely in The New Bell Boy, Rae Eleanor Ball, Tom Mosher, the Three Bartos athletes, and Roser's aerial dogs with Pathe Weeks newsreels.
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Victor Moore
Mr. Moore
Emma Littlefield
Ben Deely
Mariel Wayne
Bowdoin Square Theatre Farewell Week at Bowdoin Square
Violet Mascotte and the Forty Merry Maids headline a farewell week at Bowdoin Square Theatre. A crowd of about 100 watched a lively program including Lillie Sutherland Gladys Lloyd Cassie French the Zola sisters and many others. The bill featured A Three O Clock Train Hoffey and Mozar The Lady and Her Groom Colton and Miles and Nat Littlefield with a cabaret planned Friday night and a waltzing contest slated for Wednesday of Anniversary week.
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Violet Mascotte
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Lillie Sutherland
Gladys Lloyd
Cassie French
Zola
Buster Bandy
Mae Cripps
Daisy Gallagher
Kittie Collier
Eva Marr
Ferguson
Florence Gibbs
Elsie Reed
Flo Cushman
Dolly Clifford
Pearl Watsor
Babe Evans
Anna Rhoades
Meredith Wagner
Nona West
Nell Dacy
Myers and Sachs
Hoey and Mozar
Colton
Miles
Eldredge
Equilibrist
Nat Littlefield
Waldron's Casino Brimming as Billy Watson Headlines
Crowds packed Waldron's Casino yesterday for Billy W. Watson and the Girls from Happyland. The lineup includes Nellie Watson Ida Bayton Thomas Brooks Edward Aikin Thomas H. Duffy Joe Buckley Charles Lipson Dolly Fields and a 30 person chorus. The program offered two skits Two Hot Knights and The Gay Modiste with comedic slides and lively musical numbers by the Manhattan Trio plus standout performances by Edward Aikin Ida Bayton Nellie Watson and Florence Belmont.
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Waldron’s
Billy W. Watson
Happyland
Billy Watson
Nellie Watson
Ida Bayton
Thomas Brooks
Edward Aikin
Thomas H. Duffy
Joe Buckley
Charles Lipson
Dolly Fields
Watson
Manhattan
Florence Belmont
Globe Theatre Shines With Minstrel, aerialist and Variety Acts
A lively Globe Theatre program drew large crowds with Marron, Heins and LaMar the Minstrel Boys performing a 20 minute set, La Belle Cara aerial feats, the Fredericks in English songs and comedy, Faust and Faust instrumental acts, and Allie Johnson as the Wizard of the Wire. The Pathe Weekly film and other features were praised. The show returns Thursday with a 20 feature plan. The winter season starts next Monday with a 20 feature program.
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Globe
Marron
Heins
LaMar
la Belle Cara
the Fredericks
Faust
Allie Johnson
Wizard of the Wire
Pathe Weekly
the Globe
Colonial Theatre to Open with The Merry Martyr
The Colonial Theatre announces a new season starting Saturday evening with Macklyn Arbuckle in The Merry Martyr marking his musical comedy debut. Leading company includes Alice Dovey and Gertrude Vanderbilt. Box office opens tomorrow.
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Colonial Theatre
Macklyn Arbuckle
Arbuckle
Alice Dovey
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Advertisement for Cuticura Soap and Ointment claims
A 1912 testimonial describes severe facial pimples cured after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. The note touts relief after first use and promotes samples and a Skin Book, with sales through druggists and a Boston address.
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Wm. N. Gamester
Cuticura
Dept. T. Boston
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