Gaby Deslys Headlines Shubert Theatre Boston Debut
The Shubert Theatre audience filled the house for Gaby Deslys's Boston debut in The Whirl of Society. Her song and dance numbers with a witty cast, colorful costumes, and acrobatic turns drew praise, while Fanny Brice and Oscar Schwartz provided additional highlights as the show marched through lively acts and performances.
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Shubert Theatre
Boston
Gaby Deslys
Gren
Tire
Key
Harry Pilcer
al Johnson
Oscar Schwartz
Gaby Glide
J. Hemmingway Deane
Lee Harrison
Adam Lewis
Cluded
Fanny Brice
Melville Ellis
Lawrence D’orsey
Piccadilly
Miss Lewis
Mr. Ellis
Courtney Sisters
Laura Hamilton
Shubert
Fitzgerald
Casey and
Field
City Hall
Tremont Theatre to close Henry Miller engagement
Tremont Theatre in Boston winds down Henry Miller’s five week stay as star of The Rainbow. The comedy, praised for its modern society themes, ends December 28.
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Henry Miller
Tremont Theatre
Park Theatre Hosts 15th Week of Maggie Pepper
Park Theatre opened its 15th week of Maggie Pepper with Rose Stahl again endearing herself to local comedy fans. Crowd reaction suggested strong enjoyment from the audience as the play continued its run last evening.
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Maggie Pepper
Rose Stahl
Park Theatre
Disraeli shines at Plymouth Theatre to new city run
Broadway reports that George Arliss leads Disraeli in its third month of engagement at the Plymouth Theatre. Indications suggest the production will set a season record for length as prosperity and strong reviews continue.
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George Arliss
Disraeli
Plymouth Theatre
Carter De Haven Stars In Exceeding the Speed Limit at Colonial
Carter De Haven returns to Boston for his engagement at the Colonial Theatre and proves his star power in the first week. Elizabeth M. Murray greets the stage as an old friend upon entering the show.
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Carter de Haven
Boston
Colonial Theatre
Elizabeth M. Murray
Castle Square Stages Damon and Pythias at Polished Castle Square
Castle Square Theatre presents Damon and Pythias revived by Mr Craig with D aman showing dignity and force, Melrose as Pythias honest and straightforward, Walker as Dionysius powerful, Miss Young Delphic Calanthe. Cast includes Christie Munro Browne and McDaniel. Knights of Pythias perform after the Senate scene Thursday through Saturday evenings.
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Castle Square Theatre
Mr. Craig
Damon
Pythias
Syracuse
B. C
Castle Square
Mr. Melrose
Knights of Pythias
Pythian
Julius Caesar at the Majestic Theatre Captivates City
William Faversham and his company opened a two week engagement at the Majestic with Julius Caesar. Tyrone Power Brutus and Frank Keenan Caesar lead a star cast, praised for clear delivery, powerful oratory, and dignified portrayal. Scenic effects and music by Coleridge Taylor enhance a memorable Shakespearean presentation.
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Majestic Theatre
William Faversham
Shakspere
Julius Cesar
Mr. Faversham
Richard Mansfield
Brutus
Geldom
Marc Antony
Cesar
Pethos
Tyrone Power
Frank Keenan
Cassius
Fuller Mellish
Miss Opp
Portia
Jane Wheatley
Calpurnia
Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm Opens at Hollis Street Theatre
Hollis Street Theatre presents Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm starring Edith Taliaferro in a two week engagement. A large enthusiastic audience praised the charming cast led by Taliaferro with Archie Boyd Leila Frost Violet Mersereau Clara Mersereau Nennie Foster Marie L Day Eliza Glassford Ada Reaves Hayward Ginn Sam Coit Edwin Smedley Viola Fortescue and others. The play follows Rebecca from childhood to young womanhood in Riverboro and suits holiday season viewing.
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Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Hollis Street
Edith Taliaferro
Miss Taliaferro
Archie Boyd
Leila Frost
Violet Mersereau
Clara Mersereau
Nennelle Foster
Marie L. Day
Eliza Glassford
Ada Reaves
Mrs. Perkins
Hayward Ginn
Adam Ladd
Hypocrites revived at St James with strong cast
St James Theatre revived Henry Arthur Jones play The Hypocrites by Gule sian's company before a large audience. Beth Franklyn as the mother delivers a polished performance while Theodore Friebus as the clergyman meets the high standard. Cast includes Ethel Grey Terry Dudley Hawley Kate Ryan and others.
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St. James Theatre
Henry Arthur Jones
Beth Franklyn
Theodore Friebus
Ethel Grey Terry
Dudley Hawley
Kate Ryan
St. James
Valerie Valaire
Bella Cairns
Beatrice Loring
William C. Walsh
Hubert Pierce
Grand Opera House Burlesque Show Attracts Crowds
Daily matinee at the Grand Opera House features Bohemian Burlesque led by Andy Gardner as principal fanmaker. Patsy’s Proposal and The Wild and Wooly close, with varied singing by Ida Nicolai and a lively "Suffragette" by Flossie Gaylor. The Merry Maids and supporting acts, including Sam Green and Hugh Bernard, add to the merriment.
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Grand Opera House
Andy Gardner
Mr. Gardner
Patsy
Ida Nicolai
Flossie Gaylor
Marie Revere
May McGrea
Pearl Turner
Anna Bragg
Mona Diaz
Merry Maids
Sam Green
Hugh Bernard
al Golden
Lulu Glaser Debuts in First Love at B F Keith's Theatre
Lulu Glaser charms Keith's Theatre audience in her vaudeville debut in First Love an operetta praised for voice and stage presence. Maud Lambert with Ernest Ball receives praise. Featured acts include Joe Jackson Wilfred Clarke the Three Lyres Ward and Weber The Three Josettys Ila Gannon and Ben Beyer with cycling act.
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Lulu Glaser
Keith
Maud Lambert
Ernest Ball
Miss Lambert
Joe Jackson
Jackson
Wilfred Clarke
Ward and
Weber
Josettyss
Ila Gannon
Ben Beyer
Brother
National Theatre Newton Newkirk Tops Week Two Vaudeville
Newton Newkirk opens his second vaudeville week at the National Theatre with stronger stage presence than at B. F. Keith's. The 14 act bill features Sylvie Bidwell in A Mile Minute, Johnny Reynolds with a daring balancing act, Ben Desly in A New Bellboy, Landon Lucier in Heaps of Hilarity, and Wilbbard Kennedy plus Sadie Jamel, James S. King with The Travelling Man sketch, Ernie and Ernie performing Three Feet of Comedy.
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Newton Newkirk
National Theatre
B. F. Keith’s
Sylvie Bidwell
Thurston-McCormick
Johnny Reynolds
Ben Desly
Ernie
Waldron's Casino Presents The College Girls Week
Waldron's Casino offers The College Girls this week starring May Florine Linden as the college widow. Abe Reynolds and Dan Coleman headline with Alma Bauer Jenny Ross Gerald De Carry Murray Harris Walter Johnson Beatrice and ragtime violinist Beatrice among the supporting cast with lively dialogue and bright situations.
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Charlie’ Waldron
George Totten Smith
May Florine Linden
Abe Reynolds
Dan Coleman
Alma Bauer
Jenny Ross
Gerald de Carry
Murray Harris
Walter Johnson
Beatrice
Kiss Me at the Gaiety Theatre by Sam Howe Lovemakers
The Gaiety Theatre opened yesterday with Sam Howe and his Lovemakers in a two act musical comedy titled Kiss Me. The troupe features capable fanmakers vocalists and dancers with Florence Bennett Vera Desmon and Besse Rosa among the principal performers supported by Albert Marks Harry Prescott Fred Noland Billy Arrington and others.
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Sam Howe
Lovemakers
Gaiety
Mr. Howe
Florence Bennet
Vera Desmon
Besse Rosa
Steff Anderson
Fred Noland
Albert Marks
Harry Prescott
Billy Arrington
Butler Mandeville
Benefit performance at Colonial Theatre by Boston Council of Jewish Women
A large audience is expected this afternoon for a benefit by the Boston Council of Jewish Women. Proceeds support charities under their direction, with emphasis on juvenile court and immigrant aid work, aiming to raise a substantial sum.
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Colonial Theatre
Boston Council of Jewish Women
Bowdoin Square Theatre Delights Youth With Varied Acts
A Bowdoin Square Theatre program offers a lively week for young audiences. Blake's pony circus delivers amusing moments with Hee Haw Maud performing impressively. Barnes and Robinson sing, Dacey and Chase show sand pictures, and sharpshooter General Pisano displays a rifle specialty. Dancers Skinner and Wood glide across the stage while De Grace and De Paul supply music.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Blake
Hee-Haw Maud
Barnes and Robinson
Dacey and Chase
Pisano
Skinner
Wood
de Grace
de Paul
Danderine Promises Hair Growth and Luster
An advertisement claims Danderine cleanses dust and oil from hair, stops dandruff, and invigorates the scalp. It promises softer, fuller hair after several weeks with new, fine growth visible, urging readers to try a 25 cent bottle from local stores.
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Corey
Diva Threatens to Whip Manager at Auditorium Theatre
Chicago December 9. The scene at the Auditorium Theatre is tense as Maggie Teyte, the acclaimed soprano, is on the war path. Andreas Dippel wobbles with a chloroform bottle and a red lantern, while Bernard Ulrich and Samuel Katzman maneuver nervously around the stage amid the brewing confrontation.
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Chicago
Auditorium Theatre
Andreas Dippel
Bernard Ulrich
Samuel Katzman
Maggie Teyte
Carnegie in Hope of Peace Dinner Honors Von Suttner
Baroness Bertha Von Suttner, Nobel Peace Prize 1905 laureate, attended a New York Peace Society dinner at the Hotel Astor. Andrew Carnegie, presiding, said Senate delays on a treaty with Britain France and Germany were remediable and expressed optimism for a peace pact and reliance on President-elect Wilson for international peace efforts.
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New York
Bertha von Suttner
Vienna
New York Peace Society
Hotel Astor
Andrew Carnegie
Senate
Great Britain
France
Germany
Wilson
Howard Atheneum Burlesque Show Delights at Tenderloin
At the Howard yesterday the Girl in Blue Burlesquers staged High Jinks in the Tenderloin and A Wild Night at a Cabaret Show. Millie de Leon drew cheers as a novel headliner. Joe Sullivan and Marjorie Lake offered comedy and song. Adams and Schaffer and a host of chorus girls entertained. Bob Archer and Blanche Belford, Alice Hanson, Ted and Clara Steele, Maud Polly, Knise, Zylo phonia, Frank Bernier and others provided a lively program with strong local appeal.
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Old Howard
Girl In Blue
Joe Sullivan
Marjorie Lake
Adams
Schaffer
Frank Church
Armstrongs
Belle Stanley
Irene Callinan
Boston
Bob Archer
Blanche Belford
Mr. Archer
H Edmund Hayes
Bozo
Alice Hanson
Comedienne
Ted
Clara Steele
Maud Polly
Dunne
Delight
Peninsula
Knise
Beverly
Zylophonia
Frank Bernier
Eddie Foy in Over the River at Boston Theatre
Eddie Foy opens at the Boston Theatre this morning in Over the River a jovial musical novelty already a smash hit in New York. Werba and Luescher present a cast renowned for both reputation and ability promising a lively, colorful performance for Boston theatregoers next Monday evening.
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Boston
Eddie Hoy
Mr. Foy
Globe Theatre Week Offers Varied Entertainments
The Globe programme features the Bicycle Polo Four in a lively bicycle polo exhibition. Captain Prichard leads trained seals and their band while Aerial Lesters perform trick feats. La Pavia sings in costume, Hilton and Hughes perform German comedy, Collins and Ballard entertain with singing and piano. Pathe Weekly Rays and song review praised.
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The
Globe
Prichard
la Pavia
Hilton
Hughes
Collins
Ballard
Pathe Weekly
the Rays
Song Review
Osgood Druggists Plead Guilty in Federal Case
Howard and Fred Osgood druggists in Oakland pleaded guilty in federal court to drug fraud during the government crackdown on illegitimate medicine traffic and face sentencing tomorrow.
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Oakland
Cal
Howard
Fred Osgood
Miss Teyte Denounces Katzman at Chicago Opera Office
After Faust curtain drop at the Auditorium Theatre Miss Teyte confronted manager Bernard Ulrich demanding discipline for stage assistant Samuel Katzman. She accused him of insolence and a prior unpunished assault on an American chorus girl. Ulrich pledged a full investigation as staff brace for fallout.
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Auditorium Theatre
Miss Teyte
Bernard Ulrich
Ulrich
Samuel Katzman
Katzman
Two Men Drowned On Brassway Lake In Maine
In Skowhegan Maine two men Frank Foster and John St Peter died after breaking through thin ice on Brassway Lake last night a telephone message to Sheriff John A Mooers confirmed.
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Skowhegan
Brassway Lake
John A. Mooers
Frank Foster
John St. Peter
Booth's HY OME Inhaler Claims Fast Catarrh Relief
An advertisement touts Booth's HYOMET as the quick cure for catarrh. It promises immediate relief by breathing the inhaler and claims the unit includes an inhaler for $1.00 with separate bottles available for 50 cents.
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Booth
Red pimples disfigure Brooklyn youth skin cure touted
An adolescent recalls severe facial pimples covering the face and hips, itching and sleeplessness, then credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with a rapid improvement after following advertised directions. The notice promotes Cuticura as a remedy for skin ailments, offering free samples and a 32 page Skin Book.
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Watkins St
Brooklyn
N. Y
Albert Goldberg
Cuticura
Dept. T
Boston
Cures the Deaf in 30 Days Advertisement Offer
A London health claim offers a one month free trial for a deafness and head noises treatment. Testimonial from Miss Wheldon of Sudbury praises rapid hearing improvement after two uses. The discoverer pledges $2500 penalties for false claims and provides address for requests with a 2 cent stamp.
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Miss Wheldon
Sudbury
Suffolk
Elmer Shirley
Great James Street
Bedford Row
London
Eng
Sanalak, Ltd
Effective Home Remedy for Lung Trouble
A 1905 testimonial promotes Eckman’s Alterative as a home treatment for lung ailments including bronchitis and asthma. The letter from W. M. Tatem claims weight gain and full return to work after using the remedy since October 1905, with sales outlets listed in New Jersey and Philadelphia.
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Eckman
S. Atlantic Ave
Haddonfield
N. J
California
W. M. Tatem
Riker- Jaynes Drug Stores
Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept
Eckman Laboratory
Philadelphia
Headache It’s Your Liver Olive Tablets Claim Relief
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets touted as a vegetable laxative alternative to calomel. Claims prevent headaches by supporting liver and bowels without griping salts or castor oil. Sold by The Oliver Tablet Company, Columbus OH, 10¢ and 25¢ per box.
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Edwards
Calomel
Oliver Tablet Company
Columbus
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