Stage Gossip Highlighting De Witt and Boston Theaters
The piece notes Josie De Witt in At Gay Coney Island at the Park with violin interludes and dramatic costumes. It also covers Louise Macintosh joining Denver stock, Jeannette St Henry in A Black Sheep at the Park, and industry moves including Nat Childs joining Frohman for Maude Adams, with other touring plans and chorus singers mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie de Witt
Gay Coney Island
the Park
Caroline Miskel
Hoyt
Louise Macintosh
Denver Stock Company
Eugene Ormonde
Jeannette St. Henry
Tremont ’Theatre
Jeannette
Raymon Moore
Primrose & West
Boston
Museum
A. ‘M. Palmer
Richard Mansfield
Mr. Mansfield
New York
Fifth Avenue Theatre
Devil
George E. Lothrop
the Howard
E. B. Rice
Electrician
Bowdoin Square
Brady
Fanny Rice
Mer ®Mer
Roland Reed
Austin & Stone
Mason and Healy
Keith
Guille
Stowaway Linguist Floats to Sea Lions Patrol and Harbor News
A harbor report details a Canada steamer return voyage with 823 passengers and notable travelers including Post Commissioner Robert F. Clark and tennis figure George R. Fearing. Greek stowaways Barozzi and Siderly remain at harbor police, while other vessels and passengers, from whaling ships to government officials, populate a busy day at the docks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Steamship Line
Canada
J. McAuley
Liverpool
Montreal
Queenstown
Charlestown
Harbor
John Barozzi
Michele Siderly
Barozzi
Richard F. Green
Swallow
Harrington
Reuben Stubbs
United States Monetary Commissioners
Aurania
New York
Boston
Lewis Wharf
Yarmouth
Brooklyn Eagle
Henry Hentz
Leonard Hentz
M. M. Corwin
Gertrude Corwin
Joseph N. Scully
Katherine
Nickerson and
North Atlantic
8. E. Wright
Ocean Steamship Company
Plant System
Worcester
Brown
Marion
Mass
Collins
Marine Division
Custom House
James McKay
United States
Florida
D. C. Baker
William T. Maister
Columbian Iron Works
Baltimore
Democratic Caucuses and Boston Public Schools Notices
Democratic caucuses in Boston set for September 16 1897 to elect delegates and officers for one year. Filing deadline for five voters per ward is September 4 1897. nomination forms available at 342 Washington Street. Also details on Boston Public Schools opening September 7 1897 with entrance examinations and required certificates. Officials: Perone Hinhn Lee and Secretaries McDonald and McCarthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Elaine Cus
Democratic City Committee of
Ward
Washington Street
Board of Election Commissioners
Perone Hin N H. Lee
John F. M’donald
Timothy E. M'Carthy
Boston Public Schools
Dartmouth
Appleton Streets
United States
Warren Avenue
West Newton Street
Boston Public School
Thornton D. Apollonio
British Steamer Gairloch Wrecked Off Cape St Vincent
The British steamer Gairloch bound from Aberdeen to unknown destination wrecked at Cape St Vincent. Eight crew members drowned. The steel vessel, built in Glasgow in 1887, 1390 tons, from Aberdeen. Owners listed as J. Cook & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lisbon
Gairloch
Aberdeen
Cape St. Vincent
Glasgow
J. Cook & Son
Dominion Atlantic steamer Prince Edward heads to Boston service
The Prince Edward, Dominion Atlantic’s new steamer, is due in Yarmouth today from Hull England and will be readied for Boston service. An local steamboat inspector will accompany to Yarmouth for joint inspection, with arrival at Long Wharf expected Tuesday morning and departure for Yarmouth Wednesday afternoon under Captain Arthur McGray. J F Masters will transfer to Halifax as superintendent of the passenger department after the company is established.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Atlantic Company
Prince Edward
Yarmouth
Hull
Eng
Boston
Long Wharf
Arthur McGray
J. F. Masters
Halifax
Thoms, famed boat builder, dies in New York at 73
Christian J. Thoms 73 of the firm Christian J. Thoms & Son boat builders died today in New York of heart disease. The Thoms firm was renowned for racing shells and boats worldwide and he had earned several medals for his boats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Christian J. Thoms
Christian J. Thoms & Son
Thoms & Sons
Thoms
Lobster Club Dinner Honors Mr Jeremiah F Tehan
A Lobster Club dinner at Higgins's honored Mr Jeremiah F Tehan with Grand Claw Charles 8 Clerke presiding. Speeches were delivered by Grand Left Claw Charles H Innes Right Feeler ex Alderman William G Reed and Left Feeler Alderman Berwin. Members present included George Livermore Harry Ives Walter J Holden Joseph Wharton and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah F. Tehan
Higgins’s
Lobster Club
Charles
Clerke
Charles H. Innes
William G. Reed
Berwin
George Livermore
Harry Ives
Walter J. Holden
Joseph Wharton
W. L. Williams
William Phillips
B. L. Jacobs
George McLellan
William D. Wright
David Greer
A. F. Stahl
Charles H. Innes, Jr
Robert Powers
A. D. Fillipo
Frank H. Krebs, Jr
John M. Burr
Councilman Dumond
F. BR. Marshall
William J. Conlon
Brooks
A. L. Whitter
James 8. Shelley
Charles Pierce
M. Greenwood
Fred McGrath
Wheeler cure claim advertised by Boylston Medical Institute
The advertisement touts a guarantee to cure morphine and opium addiction in two weeks via the Wheeler cure. It asserts endorsement by the Washington Medical Review Society and exclusive rights in the New England states. The notice gives the address 274 Boylston Street, up one flight, opposite the Public Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheeler
Washington Medical Review Society
New England
Boylston Medical Institute
Boylston St
Girls' Revenge Prompts Huntington Yacht Cruise Plot
In Huntington Long Island a group of young women demand to hire the Holdane for a private cruise up and down the Sound to Newport Block Island and New London. They persuade Captain Hawkins and his wife Mrs. Hawkins with a playful ruse and plan a chaperoned voyage leaving behind bicycle skirts and curling tongs as they depart. The town awaits the forthcoming escape by yacht with many ships expected to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Huntington
L. I
Huntington Yacht Club
Untington
Ede
Adam
Captain Hawkins
Newport
Block Island
Fisher’s Island
New London
Navy push for new ocean docks across Atlantic and coasts
Admiral Matthews, chief of the bureau of yards and docks, after returning from vacation, cites material delays in repairing the New York yard dock. He urges enlarging docking facilities with large docks planned for Boston New York League Island Norfolk and one at each Gulf and Pacific coast. He also proposes a dock at New London Conn. or Gardner's Bay. He says a dock system is essential to build and maintain a first class navy and that work should begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Matthews
Bureau of Yards and Docks
Navy Department
New York
Boston
League Island
Philadelphia
Norfolk Yard
Gulf and Pacific
New London
Conn
Gardner's Bay
Long Island
Walked to His Death in Sleep Falls at Home
Charles B. Smith of South Boston died after falling down a long stairs while walking in his sleep. The 30 year old unmarried man lived with his parents at 152 Dorchester Avenue. He retired early Wednesday and died at 3 o clock despite medical arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Smith
South Boston
Mr. Smith
Dorchester Avenue
Charles
Martin
Pigeon Return Highlights Short Navy Yard Flight
Pigeon Keeper Wetzel at the Portsmouth navy yard released homing pigeons from Star Island Isles of Shoals at 9 20 this morning. By 9 45 they reached the yard covering twelve miles amid remarkable speed for their age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
N. H
Wetzel
Navy Yard
Star Island
Isles of Shoals
William McBride Recaptured After Escape to South Boston Jail
William McBride, who fled to the South Boston House of Correction three months ago, was arrested in Philadelphia yesterday to return him to custody. He faces transfer to the South Boston facility to serve his sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McBride
South Boston
Strong Market Signals and Pioneer Lead in 1898 Mining Shares
The Aug 26 market notes show Centen nial and Dominion Coal active with Pioneer as afternoon favorite. Gas bonds benefit from a sinking fund while Pioneer earnings growth and new ore developments buoy expectations. rumors of a northbound Wolverine run and land sales near East Boston add to the bullish tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centennial
Dominion Coal
Pioneer
United Gas
Boston
San Francisco
California
Calumet Conglomerate
Canada
Edward E. Leland & Co
Wolverine
John Stanton
Kearsarge
Calumet
Pinkham
Atchison
Dom
Eastern
Ill Steel
Lanmison
West End
Railro
New England
Seeeer & Morana Seer Dee
Tte & Tod
Pioneer Doo
Boston Stock Exchange Daily Sales Report
Official report lists daily sales with highest and lowest prices, plus closing prices, bid and asked figures.
Victoria Gold Mining Company Promotes Rich Placer Mines Near Boston
The Victoria Gold Mining Company claims its placer mines near Boston offer substantial wealth. Investors are urged to examine reports, samples, and the manager’s details at 211 Washington Street, Boston, with limited stock at a reduced price for current needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria Gold Mining CO
North Pols
Victoria Goldeing Company
A. Parsons
Washington St
Boston
Fostered Stock Sales Off Devonshire Street Office
A report notes stock sales at the office on Devonshire Street. Details on quantities and prices are not fully clear in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devonshire Street
Shakspere Memorial Fund Benefit in Stratford
A large crowd gathered before the Shakspere Memorial Theatre to see Augustin Daly's company perform As You Like It. Rain forced the show indoors where Ada Rehan received flowers from the Mayor amid warm applause. Proceeds supported the Shakespeare Memorial Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford-On-Avon
Mme. de Navarro
Mary Anderson
William Winter
Shakspere Memorial Theatre
Augustin Daly
Ada Rehan
Shakspere Memorial Fund
Young Irish Bishop Arrives in New York on Majestic
Bishop John J. Clancy of Elphin arrives in America at age 42 to visit family and attend his niece's wedding. He criticizes England's lack of support for Irish industries and praises Sisters of Irish convents for stimulating work. Convents in Sligo Mayo and Galway employ many in lace making stenography loom work and related trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John J. Clancy
Elphin
Sligo
Ireland
Majestic
America
Canandaigua
England
Lady Aberdeen
Convent of Mercy
Foxford
County Mayo
Gort
County Galway
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Bowdoin Iit Electrician
Howard
John W. Ransone
Greater York
J Banna
Cosmopolitan
Eny
Soc NO Higher
Tae
Que Commenne
Foster and
Lewis
Anders
Barney
Russell
Saville
Stuart
Daniel
Old Howard
Valesca, Ee Boniregan and
Grand Theatre
Frank J. Keenan
Grand Theatre Stock Co
Siayne and
Worden
Maud Detty
Hillman and
Perrin
Washington and Dover Sts
Thomas and Watson
Gloucester
Marblehead
Henry Morrison
Otis Wharf
Atlantic Ave
North Shore
W. H. Swift
Onis
NHAWK
Bury
C. B
Charlo Pretown
Scotia
Cape Breton
Prince Ward Island
Charlotte
Town
Siawkesbury
J. A. Flanders
N. FE
Pass
Richardson & Barnard
Winthrop Steamboat Co
Plymouth
Plymoutthee
A. E. Harding
Winthrop
Atlantic Avenue
Jordan
J. R Bacon
Mgr
Provincetown
Londfellow
John Smith
Commercial Wharf
North Pier
Cape
Atwood & Rich
Salem Willows
Pearson's Wharf
Balem Willows
the Willows
Bevrly
Baker's Island
David Morrison
Treas
Morrison Wa Steamboat Co
Lewiston
Hampton Beach
Maj. Clark
Haymarket
G. Orcutt
H. Emerson
Qa. P. A
Boston & Gloucester
Ge. Me
Shore Ute
Ca’ Ann
Columbus Orchestra
Ty of
North Side Central Wharf
Foot of State
Cape Abu
Sorsep
Copa Wharf Nally
Bentley
Ware A
Austin& Stone
Eeeesmi
Atage
Adinite
Cora Beckwith
Huntington Avenue
Cristobos— Fenton and
Merses
Readville
Eirst
Monk
Rilma
Eagle Flannagan
Joe Patchen
Star Pointer
Urday
N. Y
Bangor
Ranger
Cameg
Eepy Watt
Hill
Model Playhouse
Symphony Orchestra
Albert L. Guille
Mme
Marie Basta
Tavary
Tremont
John B. Schoepfel
Mats
Denman Thompson
Geo. W. Ayer
Paralise Alley
T. J. Mapes
PINES
Lyon Cadet Na Teel
Point of Vines
Revere Beach R
Boston Ball Grounds
Miiurday
Aus
Sa Ae A Mee
Charles River
Lesna Vs. Starbuck
Horne
Bicycle Club
Ticer Roadsters
Clarence McLean
Park
Lusna
Starbuck
West St
Lugese Tompkins
Uncle Tom
Norumbeca Park
Gorman
Imperial Japanese Troupe
Gay Coney
Water Front
Commissioner Clark
Ina
Admiral Matthews
William M’bride Gausht
Dominion
Boston Stock Exchange
Go Trw
Ceeceeses
Wolverine Ween Sbese
I . Land
Am Bell
Dom Coal
Bos Elec Ly
Sesee
I.ecscee
Os Edeeeweses
Eeeteeenees
Asdee
Bay Tate Gas
Wayne Elec
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & Co
State Street
Geyser Mining
Morley
Altham Inter Motor
Eesers
Harvard An Wees Wees Eeeweesaterens
van Choate
Santa Rosa Owesseepes
Bus & Battle Mountain
Dunkin Mining
McKay & Bigelow Heelin
Boston Toe AU
Atlantic & Pacific
Cleve, Can & So
THE
van Choate Electricompany
Baltimore & Ohio
Canada Pacific
Rae Canada Southern
Central Iowa
Chesa Ake
Ohio
Ur & Quincy
Ellindis
Sees
St Louis
Delaware & Hudson
den & Rio
Grande
Erie
New
Hocking Alley
Tllinois Central
Lake Erie & W
Louis & Nashville
Met Traction
Manhattan L
Michigan Central
Minn & St Louis
Pacific
St Paul
Ipith
Obacco
Bay State Gas
Chicago Gas
Seeesees
Consolidated Gas
TOD Sess General Electri
Illinois Steel
Clede
Ib Pacific Mail
Natio Oil Pullman Palace
Coal & Iron
Western Union
Chicago
Shakspere Fund
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