Suffrage Fair Opens with Notable Women Speakers
The Woman Suffrage bazaar at Horticultural Hall featured Miss Willard and Mme Magnussen among speakers. Lady Somerset urged action while Alice Stone Blackwell and Miss Willard defended suffrage, noting evolving support and dangers to opponents. The event showcased booths, a full cafe, and tables from numerous local leagues and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horticultural Hall
League
Miss Willard
Henry B. Blackwell
Suffrage League
Edna D. Cheney
Julia Ward Howe
Lady Somerset
Henry Somerset
America
Alice Stone Blackwell
Chicago Women’s Club
Mme
Sigrid Magnussen
Iceland
Boston
Susie Whiting
Cambridge
M. P. C. Billings
Mary W. Allen
Charlestown
S. A. Bryant
City Point
G. H. Watson
Everett
Sarah Pitman Moreland
Hyde Park
M. D. Humphrey
Natick
M. L. Cobb
State Association
Ayer
Belmont
Chelsea
Concord
Dorchester
East Boston
Fall River
Fitchburg
Leominster
Lexington
Malden
Melrose
Needham
Northbridge
Warren
Wellesley Hills
Winchester
Worcester
Robin Hood claim leads to joking police standoff
McEll notes the Bostonians nearly being arrested on Washington Street as Barnabee told a policeman he was Robin Hood the night before. The cop refused to arrest Hood without Hood's appearance to press the charge, per the Brooklyn Eagle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McEll
Bostonians
Washington Street
O’rhief
McEl
Park Theatre and English Play Esther Sandraz at the Park Theatre
Mrs Langtry’s company staged Esther Sandraz at the Park Theatre with gowns praised and a strong supporting cast. Beatrice Selwyn and Ethel Hope shared honors while Frank H. Fenton, Oscar Adye, and J W Pigott delivered solid roles. The production featured a heavy plot with Georgia Markham and Clyde Harrod amid melodramatic dangers and a climax at a cotton compress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theatre
Esther Sandraz
Esther
Onepearcely
Oscar Adye
Olivier Deschamps
J. W. Pigott
Mons. Wourcanade
Coon Hollow Delights Boston Audiences at Grand Opera House
A crowded last evening show at the Grand Opera House featured Coon Hollow newly welcomed by Boston. The third act impressed with notable scenic effects and a strong plot about Georgia the long lost child of Agnes Maynard and Philip Maury, who was abducted by rival Eastman and recovered after a circuitous journey ending near Sulphur Springs Retreat in Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman
Jared Fuller
Maury
Ralph Markham
Markham
Georgia
Clyde Harrod
Lem Stockwell
Stockwell
Coon Hollow
Fuller
Clyde
Lem
Louise Hamilton
Gus Mortimer
J. W. Kelly
Grand Opera House
Boston
Philip Maury
Thomas Eastman
Memphis
Agnes Maynard
North Carolina
Rocky Mountains
Sulphur Springs Retreat
Tennessee
Jean Beehyimer
Beehymer
Bowdoin Square Opens Two Orphans Run
The Bowdoin Square Theatre opened a week with Janauschek and Kate Claxton in the cast for The Two Orphans. Claxton as Louise drew sympathy and Janauschek as the Countess De Liniers was praised. Supporting players included Donald Robertson Marion P Cleeton Arthur Forrest and Edgar Halsted. matinees noted and Friday promises My Lady Reckless as the first American production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Janauschek
Kate Claxton
Boston
Miss Claxton
Louise
Mme
Countess de Liniers
Donald Robertson
Pierre Frochard
Marion P. Clefton
la Frochard
Arthur Forrest
Chevalier de Vaudery
Edgar Halsted
Chevalier
My Lady Reckless
Captain Paul Captivates Castle Square Theatre Crowd
The fourth week of Captain Paul at Castle Square Theatre draws strong audience interest led by Minnie Seligman Mabel Eaton Sheridan Block Eugene O Rourke and G W Fawcett. Manager Rose promises a new leading man soon to boost the run and heighten the ship scene's appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Castle Square Theatre
Minnie Seligman
Mabel Eaton
Sheridan Block
Eugene O'Rourke
G. W. Fawcett
Rose
In Old Kentucky at Boston Theatre Draws Large Crowd
The seventh week of the show at the Boston Theatre attracted a large audience. The crowd praised the heroine’s leap, the dynamite explosion, the racer rescue, Queen Bess from the burning stable, and the main race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Kentucky
Boston
Bess
Acrobats Aboard the Howard at Boston Show
The Howard Atheneum presents a renowned Japanese troupe led by Prince Okabe with six graceful dancers. The program includes Della and George Dunbar on the flying trapeze, strongman Herman, singers May Walsh and Marie Stuart, and many other acts. A lively burlesque closes the program with vivid costumes and multiple performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Atheneum
Prince Okabe
Boston
Della
George Dunbar
Herman
May Walsh
Howard's Boards
Marie Stuart
Cyrene
Mamie Flower
Minnie Lee
Mile
Flora
Meeker and
Mack
Burt and
Bennett
Mike Tracey
Wally West
Lizzie
Josh Holbrook
William Cogan
Rose Bacon
J. H. Graham
Annie Carter
Ida Howell
Florence Elene
Tonie Drake
Annie Johnson
Gracie Hughes
Lillie Armitage
Messrs. LaMarr
Chase, Burton
McVicker
Hall
Poodle and Mc Doodle Opens to Large Palace Theatre Audiences
Two large audiences filled the Palace Theatre yesterday for the opening performances of Rice and Barton’s clever company of comedians in the laughable musical farce. The situations are side splitting from curtain rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Rice
Charles Barton
Peter Poodle
Roger McDoodle
Juliet Gore
Frankie Haines
Poodle
McDoodle
Hilda la Porte
Lillian Black
Jay Quigley
Romeo Gore
John Black
Country Jay
Rube Snarrow
A. C. Lawrence
Ramedy
Betwen
Rice
Barton
Tia Porte Sisters
Whitney Brothers
4Ann
Tirleen
Mav Vernon
Frankie Waoiiag
Tohn J
TiAillian Riarle
Tay Onieley
Black
Tawrence
Haines
Pleck
Palace Theatre
Rice and Barton
Mc Doodle
Sailor Hats and Walking Hats for Sale
Lot of Sailor Hats and Trimmed Tourist Walking Hats offered in two lots. Knox Sailor Hats in black navy and brown priced at 1 dollar each. Trimmed Tourist Walking Hats worth 1 dollar each is included.
Mrs Minnie White Mystery Near Williamsburg
NY authorities pursue the case of Minnie Ellen White missing since November 8. The 19-year-old wife of Sgt William E White faces accusations from her mother of murder while her history includes marriage, divorce, a child, and prior arrests. A witness places her with White on November 3 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Minnie Ellen White
William E. White
Williamsburg
Michael McGinley
Frank Smith
Minnie
White
Winter Bride and Bridesmaids Trimmed in Fur Fashion
New York reports the winter wedding trend with fur trimmed bridesmaid gowns in white cloth and Gainsborough hats. A pure white ceremony features a dainty fair haired bride in heavy white satin with rare lace. Bridesmaids wear sable trimmed gowns and fur muffs, while ushers wear carnations. A second wedding theme showcases yellow chrysanthemums with a brunette bride in white corded silk and maid outfits in yellow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Juno
Messiah Guild Fair Brightens Brunswick Parlor Rooms
The Brunswick hosts a two day Messiah Guild fair to raise funds for missionary work. Multiple guild tables offer hand crafts, art, candy, and luncheon service from noon to 2. An evening program features the St Ambrose Choir Guild and Messiah Orchestra with readings by Miss Grace Le Baron Upham. Mme Ben Yusuf offers brief fortune telling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Messiah Guild
G. 8. Richards
Guild
F. H. Frothingham
E. A. Kellogs
Clara Parker
F. E. Weeks
Altar Society
Henry Lamar
Ladies’ Aid Society
S. M. Fitts
Fanny Skinner
Girls’ Friendly Society
T. W. Norman
William B. Fessenden
James Dillon
St. Ambrose Choir Guild
Messiah Orchestra
Grace le Baron Upham
Mme
Ben Yusuf
WITCHES BY MAIL PROMISE NOVELTY IDENTIFYING MOODS
A Boston Post feature offers a mailed novelty called Witches by Mail. Readers assess movement patterns of a toy witch to determine dispositions such as jealous, amiable, or steadfast. Send a small fee and SASE to P O Box 202, the Post, Boston for a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
the Post
P. O
Boston
New England
Notable Women Writers and Reformers Highlight 19th Century Press
The piece praises Susan B. Anthony as dreaming of a women’s daily paper. It notes folklorist Mary Alicia Owens of St. Joseph Missouri and entertainer B S's signature brand Brandy and Soda. It also lauds Margaret Humble of Art Amateur as a top cyclist and health advocate. Delaware’s Mary F. Burris runs a Republican paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Humble
Art Amateur
Keith's Vaudeville Debut Delights with Stellar Acts
The first all vaudeville bill at Keith's drew high praise for Bunth and Rudd the French grotesques whose absurd Parisian act provoked continuous laughter. Braatz brothers impressed with head balancing, Jugglers Schaeffer shone in second week, Francesca Redding and Hugh Stanton offered a charming comedy duet, plus Zamora Gage and Gorman Robinsons and more, all noted for top quality performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith’s
Bunth
Rudd
Braatz Brothers
Severus Schaeffer
Francesca Redding
Hugh Stanton
Zamora
Gage and Gorman
Robinsons
Mr. Robinson
du Bell Twin Brothers
Charles V. Seamon
Glass Brothers
Exhibition Hall Opens Week at Austin Stone's Museum
Beautiful attractions headline a week at Austin & Stone's Museum with long-haired ladies led by Miss Lulu Pettis of Brookhaven L I and Miss Mabel Milton among the featured acts. A daring woman submarine performer and wild men add to the lineup in the exhibit hall opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Anna Milo
Rahway
N. J
Lizette Leonard
Detroit
Waino
Plutano
Borneo
Little Gumbo
Professor King
South America
Austin & Stone
Lulu Pettis
Brook Haven
L. I
Mabel Milton
Miss Rober Shines as Claire in The Ironmaster at Grand Museum
Miss Katherine Rober returns from illness to star as Claire, receiving enthusiastic ovations after each act. The cast includes Lillian Mortimer Helen Linde Grace Hamilton with strong support from William Farnum Leonard Rowe James E McElroy and Morris McHugh. Manager Lothrop rounds out the program with Welch darts, McDonald, Alpine, Bryant and Cleaver, Morton Saunders Gaylor Webster Webb Murray Welden Hancock in a lineup of vaudeville sketches songs and farces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Rober
Claire
Grand Museum
Helen Linde
Grace Hamilton
William Farnum
Leonard Rowe
James E. McElroy
Morris McHugh
Lothrop
Charles
Jennie Welch
Professor McDonald
May Alpine
Bryant and Cleaver
George W. Morton
Chalk Saunders
James Gaylor
Tiny Graff
Tom and Mattie Webster
John Weber
Bob Murray
Lillie Welden
Nellie Hancock
Lyceum Theatre Week Presents Carlotta and Vaudeville Acts
Manager Mohr unveils a stylish bill at the Lyceum featuring Carlotta the European dancer with elegant costumes and precise footwork, gymnast Harry La Rose, the Ryders duo Tony and Frankie with a Circus Reception routine, and George Leslie delivering continuous stage energy throughout the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohr
Lyceum Theatre
Lst
Carlotta
Harry la Rose
Ryders
Tony
Frankie
George Leslie
George
Melba Concert Tonight at Music Hall with Star Cast
Nellie Melba appears in a full concert at Music Hall with Sofia Scalchi Pol Plancon Manguiere and an Anton Seidl led orchestra. Highlights include Air du Rossignol Ah Forse Lui and Faust trio plus Sc lachi arias La de Saba Verdi Don Carlos and rare orchestral selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melba
Messrs
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
Mme
Nellie Melba
Music Hall
Sofia Scalchi
M. Pol. Plancon
M. Manguiere
Anton Seidl
Mme. Melba
Air du Rossignol
Handels
Traviata
Wagner
H.non
Bemberg
M. Plancon
Gounod
Verdi
Don Carlos
Faust
World's Fair Reproduction at the Casino Exhibition
The Scenograph of the World's Fair offers informative lectures at the Casino building providing a compact Chicago exposition overview in half an hour. Visitors can experience a nearly real Chicago view for about 25 cents with daily hours 10 am to 10 pm, and free admission for one child per accompanying adult on Wednesday afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thayer Promotes Fougere at Boston Theatre Concert
Manager Charles H. Thayer brings Fougere as a principal attraction for a concert at the Boston Theatre next Sunday evening. The programme features Fougere in popular songs, with a large local artist roster and an excellent orchestra participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Thayer
Charles H. Thayer
Fougere
Boston Theatre
Dean Hole to Speak at Music Hall Reception
Dean Hole will lecture on Impostors Bores and Other Disagreable People at a reception in his honor at Music Hall next Monday evening. The event has civic support and a Boston audience is expected. Seats are on sale at Music Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Miss Willard
Dean Hole
Music Hall
Boston
Young Men's Congress Considers Liquor System and Bills
The Young Men's Congress met at Hotel Bellevue with 45 members present. Barnes served as speaker pro tem in Innis absence. A repeal bill on death by own action was introduced, debates on Norwegian liquor traffic began with six speakers split on the measure. New attendees pledged for the December 31 dinner. upcoming Monday’s bills include initiative refer endum and revocation of Meigs elevated road franchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Bellevue
Innis
Barnes
New York
B. C. Lane
Messrs
Solis
Harber
Kinney
Lonergan
O'Conner
Murnehan
Capen
Katahdin to be next war vessel tested on Long Island course
The government ram Katahdin, built at Bath, is slated for a Long Island trial after dry docking in Boston for cleaning and refitting for the run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Bath
Long Island
Boston
Not in it Slang Critique from Mrs Mary W Sewall
Mrs Mary Wright Sewall criticizes slang usage in politics noting that a single word or phrase covers many distinct experiences. She argues slang shows limited vocabularies and lacks wit or force, pointing to repeated expressions like not invited felt the trap or felt hated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamond
Mary Wright Sewall
King's Daughters and Sons Massachusetts Meeting and Reception
The Massachusetts branch annual meeting convenes at Bromfield Street Church this afternoon at 2 o'clock. A reception follows from 7 to 8 at Bowdoin Square Chapel with Mrs. Mary Lowe Dickinson and Mrs. Isabella Charles Davis representing the Central Council of New York. A Circle of King's Daughters meeting will then be held at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Order of the King’s Daughters and Sons
Bromfield Street
Bowdoin Square Chapel
Central Council of
New York
Mary Lowe Dickinson
International Order
Silver Cross
Isabella Charles Davis
Circle of
King’s Daughters
Will Tammany reform when it reorganizes
A satirical quote recalls a thunderbolt incident from Texas Siftings about a small boy’s earnest plea to his teacher. The fragment hints at political reform questions surrounding Tammany and a public reaction to upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tammany
Texas Siftings
Must Pay AngLe Sam Urges Licenses From Liquor Offenders
Deputy United States Collector Nichols of Lynn summons those convicted of illegal liquor selling in the past year to pay government licenses or face U S Court. Salem alone has over 100 cases likely to pay. Lynn will follow with 20 offenders required to obtain licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Nichols
Lynn
United States Court
Salem
Dinner of Clo Charitable Society Meeting Observed
The Hon. Ariel H. Crocker presided over the quarterly Mas sachusetts Charitable Association dinner at Young's last evening. Twenty members attended including Representative Jerry Simpkins the Hon. George G. Crocker and General William H. Osborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariel H. Crocker
Massachusetts Charitable Association
Young
Jerry Simpkins
George G. Crocker
William H. Osborne
Marriages of Menslage Lamcken and Munnis Dearborn
In East Boston on November 29, Rev Louis B Schwarz joined William F Menslage and Meta Lamcken. In Boston on November 28, Rev Ellis Mendell joined Samuel W Munnis and Clara A Dearborn.
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Suffrage Fair
Mme. Magnus
Sen
John
Maria
Ohio
Maggie Crossland
Lucy Murray
May Lucas
Blanche Massey
Grace Palotta
Queen Bess
Madge
James A. Herne
Shore Acres
GRA
James Epps & Co., Ltd
Hommopathic Chemists
London
Grand
Valesca
Bonetta
Carrie Tutein
Goldens
Barry and Bannon
Waterbury Brothers
Lea & Perrins
Lea
John Duncan
PEW Yorg
Norcross
Zow
J. Henry Norcross
Tremont Row
Mrs. White
Gainsboroughs
Sable
THE
Susan B. Anthony
Mary Alicia Owens
St. Joseph, Mo
B. S
Delaware
Mary F. Burris
RT. Keith's New Theatre
Burkhardt
Young Men's Congress
King's Daughters
Political Item
Breck’s Poyith
Germany
Sheren
Joseph Breck & Sons
North Market St
Buston
Angle Sam
CLO Charitable Society
Vida
Wilson Bros
Sweeney
Margaret Sweeney
Patrick Sweeney
Endicott Street
St. Mary’s Church
Ball
Emily A. Ball
Joshua D. Ball
Newbury Street
Baltimore
J. Newman & Sons
Fremont
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