Fore River to Employ 3500 at Quincy Point
Fore River Engine Company wins preliminary Navy assent to build two of five new battleships, moving from Weymouth to Quincy Point. The project secures 3500 jobs within eighteen months, with weekly payroll around $60,000 and skilled pay averaging $260 to $325 daily.
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Fore River Company
Quincy Point
Weymouth
Navy Department
Fore River Engine Company
New England
Thomas A. Watson
Frank O. Wellington
Washington
Mr. Wellington
Macdonough
Lawrence
Des Moines
Erande
Thomas W. Lawson
Wellington
Lawson
Shuman’s Pretty Corner Lights Up Yuletide Display
The Shuman & Co Christmas display at Shuman's Corner Summer and Washington streets glows from sunset to night. Electric lights in green and white booths, the Ivory Room and Oak Room, and a Golden Sun on Washington Street create a sumptuous fairy land for Christmas shopping with a wide range of gifts for ladies and children.
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Shuman _ corner
Washington
Washington Street
Messrs. A. Shuman & Co
Yuletide
Charles Ackens
Shuman’s
Scotland
Charles Dick
We Mean You Ayer's Hair Vigor Claim
An advertisement claims Ayer's Hair Vigor makes hair grow faster for some people and stops hair loss while restoring natural color. It promises a book with details on how to achieve desired results.
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Ayer
Harvard French plays star DeKoven shows promise
Louis DeKoven, son of Reginald DeKoven, appears in Harvard French plays this week with earlier minor roles expanded after Thanksgiving. He is praised for voice, education, and potential as a leader in musical and literary circles at Harvard, supported by wealth and family connections.
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Louis DeKoven
Reginald DeKoven
DeKoven
Notman
L. Dekoven
Mr. Cherugien
Crispin Medecin
Bay State Gas Troubles in New Jersey and New York
Patrick J. Brady seeks ancillary receiver in New Jersey for Bay State Gas Company of New Jersey. New Jersey courts appointed Henry T. Kelsey as receiver, while New York courts named an ancillary receiver. Judge Colt to hear objections at noon today. Brady says the company is solvent but cannot meet bond sinking fund requirements.
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Bay State Gas Company of
New Jersey
United States
Patrick J. Brady
Henry T. Kelsey
New York
Colt
Brady
Burglar Trips Gen Alger in Detroit Home
General Alger was badly shaken and knocked down early today when a burglar tripped him on the stairs at his West Fort street residence. An investigation showed silverware worth a reported amount was taken. the thieves escaped through a window.
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Detroit
Mich
General Alger
West Fort Street
Alger
Winter Homes in the South book issued by Southern Railway
New guide titled Winter Homes in the South provides complete information on winter resorts in the region. For board prices contact New York offices at 271 or 118 Broadway, Bureau of Information regarding the South. Inquiries may also be directed to George C. Daniels NP A at 228 Washington Street Boston.
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Southern Railway
South
New York
Broadway
Bureau of Information
George C. Daniels
P. A
Washington Street
Boston
Harvard French Play Recasts Cast for Upcoming Performance
New members replace three dropped actors after a faculty rule caused A Dixey W W Hoffman and H Brandyce to leave. A Champelillon assumes the leading Crispin Medecin role replacing Dixey while De Koven takes Hoffman's part. Lise is filled by R K Thorndike, 0.
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Harvard
H. Brandyce
A. Champelilion
Crispin Medecin
Dixey
UN Jeune Homme Presse
de Koven
Hoffman
Crispin
Lise
Brandyce
R. K. Thorndike
Pach
H. D. Brandyce
Simon
W.W. Hoffman
Myopia Club Trustees and Clergy Unite in Estate Notice
The Myopia Club of Boston along with the trustee and executor of a large family estate announces the officiating clergyman Rev Henry Morgan Stone rector of Trinity Church. Colonel and Mrs Norman plan to sail for Europe on the Lucania December 16 and will visit Mrs Norman's brother Lieutenant Louis Little USMC on duty in Manila during their absence. Madeline Stuart.
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Myopia Club
Boston
Henry Morgan Stone
Trinity Church
Norman
Lucania
Ering
Leutenant Louis Little
Manila
Pekin
Madeline Stuart
Count Comes to Claim Bride in New York
Comte de Chambrun, descendant of Lafayette, arrives at the Waldorf Astoria after engagement to Miss Clara Longworth of Cincinnati was announced. Longworth, niece of Bellamy Storer, American ambassador at Madrid, inherits $5,000,000 from the late Judge Nicholas Longworth amid a court dispute where a claimant’s allegations were rejected and costs awarded to the defense.
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New York
Emperor Nicholas Receives Meals With Empress Amid Recovery
Dec 12 report from European Russia says Emperor Nicholas now dines with the Empress. He is deeply touched by the care of his subjects and the church for his recovery. Many letters from Europe and America, mostly from private individuals, offer advice and treatment suggestions.
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Livadia
European
Russia
Nicholas
Europe
America
Boston Theatre and City Show Bargain Theaters Crowd Theatres
A long Boston round up notes varied shows at the Tremont Grand Opera House and Park Theatre. Willard and company perform The Professor's Love Story with Tom Pinch and David Garrick offerings. Quo Vadis celebrates its thousandth performance with a gold bodice souvenir.
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Louis Mann
Hans Nix
Eliza
Mr. Willard
Comany
Tremont Theatre
Tom Pinch
David Garrick
Professor
Boston
Chicago
McVicker’s
Boston Museum
Drury Lane
Jack
Park Theatre
Casey Temple of Comedy
Thomas A. Wise
Annie
Jennie Yeamans
Alfred Klein
Miss Douglas
Anita Bridger
Charles Cherry
Fred W. Peters
Grace Dudley
Messrs
Rich, Harris
Charles Frohman
Klaw & Erlanger
Ben Hur
Bartle Campell
Siberia
Grand Opera House
America
William A. Brady
Bowdoin Square
Hans
Castle Square Theatre
Grand Theatre
Keith
the Howard
Eugene O'Rourke
Boston Music Hall
Mile
Planka
Musee
Music Hall
Austin & Stone
Francisco Lentin
Big Snake
Lentini
Lombard Brothers
Nickelodeon
Cole
DeLose
P. Theatre
Andarfus
Miaco
E. S. Willard
J. M. Narrie
Hurs
Yom Finch
Boston Music Hall to close for proscenium arch redo
Boston Music Hall will shut on Monday for a week to install a permanent proscenium arch, with Benvenute the designer overseeing a new wall in harmony with existing decor. The reopening is set for Christmas Day, promising a striking new look.
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Boston Music Hall
Benvenute
Mitadi
the Musketeer
Columbia Theatre
Chamberlyn
Helen Baird
St. Luke’s Hospital
St. Paul
Orenn
Park Theatre
Miss Douglas
Hester
Jack
New York
Douglas
Butte
Montana
Mexico
Boston
Mathews
Bulger
Walter Jones
Josie de Witt
the Park
Earl Russell linked to multiple marriages and divorce case
London dispatch reports George John Somerville obtaining a divorce from Marion Somerville with $750 damages against Earl Russell. Russell, aged 36 and a grandson of Lord John Russell, faced prior bigamy claims by Mollie Cooke, the separated wife of Somerville, and a history of separations and libel actions involving Countess Russell and Lady Selina Scott. The saga includes divorces, separations, a criminal libel case, and the Countess Russell's later stage life.
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London
George John Somerville
Marion Somerville
Earl Russell
Somerville
Reno
Nev
Mollie Cooke
Lord John Russell
Selina Scott
Lady Scott
Countess Russell
Somerville Amateur Star Delivers Highlight In The Henrietta
Miss Gertrude L. Nickerson portrayed the bewitching widow in Somerville youths performance of The Henrietta Tuesday night. Her striking portrayal drew notable attention and stood out among the show’s highlights.
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Gertrude L. Nickerson
Somerville
Chickering
Mrs Opdyke Shapes Patronage In Veteran Broker Play
Mrs Cornelia Opdyke wields strong influence over a veteran stock broker and the benignant genius of the stage, previously seen by playgoers with W H Crane and Stuart Robson in roles including Bertie the lamb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelia Opdyke
W. H. Crane
Stuart Robson
Bertie, the Lamb
Recital by J Marshall Wilson at Steinert Hall
A dramatic reading by J Marshall Wilson drew a good sized audience in Steinert Hall. His selections pleased the crowd, each met with applause. He plans further recitals there on January 15 and February 20.
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J. Marshall Wilson
Steinert Hall
Wilson
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Jane N. Hammond
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George H. Norman
Augusta Little
William McC. Little
All Saints’ Memorial Chapel
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J. Neilson Howard
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Miss Prinnt
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Lipman
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Mgr
Rich Harris
Charles Frohma
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Seat Saic
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William G. Ricciardi
A. P. Coutalianos
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Famous
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Flo Irwin
Walter Hawley
Charles T. Ellis
Living Pictures
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Zenon
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