Fishing fleet at wharf reports and losses in Cape Shore tragedy
Thirty fishing craft tied up at a wharf with fish catches totaling haddock cod hake pollock scrod and cusk. One crewman Thomas Comfort from Regina died after going overboard near Cape Shore grounds. Galatea ashore below Castle Island but floated off undamaged. Two liners delayed by storms Arkasas Iberian report rough seas and loss of an ice chest.
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John Hickey
Thomas Comfort
Regina
Comfort
Cape Shore
Castle Island
T Wharf
Haddock
Alice M. Guthrie
W. M. Goodspeed
Tarriett
Margaret Dillon
Im. W. Nunan
Olive IF Hutchins
James & Esther
Priscilla
Annie
Jennie
Mary de Costa
Leonora Silveira
Idith Silveira
Clara G. Silva
Rita A. Viator
Wary Sears
Stranger
Galatea
Eva Mildred
Sadie M. Nunan
Mary Goulart
Grace Heath
Joanna Cer
Maxwell
Arkansas
Copenhagen
Hoosac Docks
Manchester
Liverpool
Clyde Street Pier
Boston
C. H. Nyes
New Bedford
White Star
Raft Adrift Off Shore Menaces Shipping
A raft seen drifting away from shore is described as a danger to navigation. Heavy chains held the timbers together and it broke loose, prompting reports in The Landsman.
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Florida Straits
Shipping News December 17 Mini Almanac Advances and Arrivals
Maritime brief detailing sunrise and sunset, high tides, arrivals of steamers and schooners from multiple ports, clearances and sailings including Iberian Jago City of Columbus and Arabic Honorius and various tugs and barges, with notes on quarantine schooner Poole and a correction about Charles A Campbell's destination.
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Iberian
Jago
Manchester
Liverpool
Arkansas
Vetersen
Copenhagen
Shields
City of Columbus
Diehl
Savannah
Howard
Hudgins
Balti Shore
Newport News
Edison Light
Meech
Sewall
Doris
Fall River
Asher J. Hudson
Shelton
Norfolk
Charles K. Nicholls
J. Carleton Hudson
Boswell
Haley
Lyie
Lynn
Harvard
Boxer
Bowden
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Yemassee
Providence
Confidence
Kemp
Boston
Pauli
Oliver
Portland
William D. Marvel
Farmer
Hantsport
N. S
Mary A. Hall
Haskell
New York
James
Ella
Eliason
Newburyport
Esther Ann
Green
Apalachicola
Fla
Arabic
Yarmouth
Vinland
Honorius
Herman Winter
Francis A. Rice
Mereghan
Eva C
Lunenburg
Bridgewater
N.S
Calvin Austin
St. John
N. B
Eastport
Ceurense
Blackheath
H. M. Whitney
Cto
Katahdin
Jacksonville
Charleston
Kershaw
Baltimore
Bay View
Androscoggin
Lehigh
Perth Amboy
Paoli
Wayne
Radnor
Oxford
Malcolm Baxter, Jr
Clarence H. Venner
Standard
Fred E. Richards
Rockland
Edwin L. Pillsbury
Charles F. Pritchard
Vesta
Cadossa
Guttenberg
Richmond
Lancaster
Scranton
New Bedford
Nay Aug
Newport
Magnus Manson
Brunswick
Mary Brewer
Benjamin F. Poole
Wilmington
N. C
Gael
Buenos Ayres
Charles A. Campbell
Gismonda Trophy Annual Drill Held by Charlestown Regiment
The annual drill for the Gismonda trophy by A company Fifth regiment Charlestown took place last night at the armory on Bunker Hill street with 38 men competing. Sergeant Arthur Mills won the trophy and selected a gold watch inscribed for the company. Second prize safety razor went to Sergeant Edward Morse and third to Private Melvin Patterson. Lt Col Willis W. Stower gave the presentation speech. Lt Mark E. Smith drilled the men.
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Gismonda
Charlestown
Bunker Hill Street
Arthur Co. Mills
Edward Do. Morse
Melvin Patterson
Willis W. Stower
Mark E. Smith
Eddie Foy at Boston Theatre Dazes with Over the River
Eddie Foy and a large company presented Over the River at the Boston Theatre to a packed crowd. The revue features 80 in the cast, rapid costume changes, Berlin Madcaps, and a cabaret sequence with lively dances. Hoffmann and Fanchonetti receive standout notices, with encores for nearly every number and a bustling orchestra.
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Boston Theatre
Eddie Foy
Mr. Foy
Drew
Sother
Blackwell's Island
Berlin Madecaps
Harvard
J. S. Kinslow
Eleanor Kent
Charles Swickard
William Pinkham
Marie Horgan
Eric van Dycks
Leavitt James
David Andrada
Cecilia Hoffmann
Marie Fanchonetti
Berlin
Davis and
Matthews
Disraeli at Plymouth Theatre Shines Despite Christmas Week
George Arliss stars in Disraeli at Plymouth Theatre, drawing a good audience before Christmas. Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree praised the performance for its accurate portrayal of the Hebrew statesman, with the supporting company adding to the show’s quality through careful work.
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Disraeli
George Arliss
Plymouth Theatre
Arliss
Herbert Beerbohm Tree
Gingerbread Man at Castle Square Theatre This Week
Castle Square Theatre presents The Gingerbread Man with elaborate scenery and costumes. Joseph Marr conducts an enlarged orchestra. Cast includes Mary Young Little Jack Horner John Craig Wondrous Wise Wilson Melrose Fudge Walter Walker Santa Claus Florence Shirley Margery Dan Egbert Munro Fairy Queen Donald Meek as the title character. It is the fifth in Mr Craig's annual holiday series and aims to outdo The Circus Girl and Jack and the Beanstalk.
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Castle Square
Joseph Marr
Mary Young
Little Jack Horner
John Craig
Wondrous Wise
Wilson Melrose
Fudge
Walter Walker
Santa Claus
Florence Shirley
Margery Dan
Egbert Munro
Fairy Queen
Donald Meek
Mr. Craig
Gaby Deslys Extends Boston Run at Shubert Theatre
Gaby Deslys begins the second week of her engagement in The Whirl of Society at the Shubert Theatre with Al Jolson as chief fun maker. Strong demand has extended the run by another week ending Christmas week in Boston. On December 24 she will auction off dolls dressed by herself, assisted by Jolson.
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Queenstown
Liverpool
Fred B. Balano
John W. Balano
Fort de France
Martinique
Miguel Vincenzo
Vincenzo
Balano
Margaret Thomas
Devonian
Leyland Line
English Channel
A. W. V. Trant
Boston Light
Grand Junction Docks
Boston
Bulgaria
Hamburg
New York
Mystic Wharf
Benjamin F. Hunt, Jr
Argentina
Colastine
Hunt
Marine Register
Newburyport
Boston Square
Esparta
Costa Rica
Alligator Reef
Gaby Deslys
Shubert Theatre
al Jolson
Gaby
Boston Bids Final Farewell to Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Boston’s warm reception for the Maine idyll Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm has marked a long run of triumphs. The present week signals the final Boston showing after repeated, brilliant successes in the city.
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Boston
Tremont Theatre Hosts Henry Miller in The Rainbow
The seventh week of Miller's local engagement at Tremont Theatre opened last night with The Rainbow. The role of Neil Sumner in this starring vehicle is highlighted as his finest achievement among the characters he has created.
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Henry Miller
Tremont Theatre
Mr. Miller
Neil Sumner
Last Week at Colonial Theatre Exceeding the Speed Limit
The Colonial Theatre presents its final week of Exceeding the Speed Limit starring Carter DeHaven, whose popularity in this entertainment style has grown notably this run.
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Colonial Theatre
Carter DeHaven
Majestic Theatre Presents Julius Caesar Second Week Opens
Mr William Favershams scintillating and instructive production of William Shakspeares Julius Caesar enters its second and final week amid strong public praise The dignified performance continues to draw audiences despite the holiday season demonstrating the plays enduring appeal and the companys mastery of Shakespearean drama
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William Faversham
William Shakspere
Julius Cesar
Park Theatre Entertainers Near 16th Week in Boston Run
Since Labor Day Rose Stahl and Maggie Pepper have entertained local playgoers at the Park Theatre. Last evening marked their 16th week in Boston and the penultimate week of their stay.
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Rose Stahl
Maggie Pepper
The
Park Theatre
Boston
National Theatre Hosts All Star New Blood Act Lineup
A packed National Theatre audience enjoyed Albert von Tilzer's The Honey Girls plus a diverse vaudeville bill. Highlights included Paul Chute and Ameila Burnham’s classic dance sequence, The Guy Who Put Tone in Baritone, Casey the Lion’s Irish tall tales, Reisner and Core, The Four Baldwins, and Halley and Noble’s singing, talking and dancing novelty.
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National Theatre
Albert von Tilzer
Broadway
Paul Chute
Amelia Burnham
Boston
Chicago
Andy Kelly
Casey
Lion
Reisner
Core
Four Baldwins
Halley and Noble
Grand Opera House Burlesque by Girls of Gay Gotham
A burlesque show at the Grand Opera House by the Girls of Gay Gotham featured Celtic comedian Joe Sullivan with bright humor and unique mannerisms. Marjorie Lake, Cecile Armstrong, and Helen Armstrong delivered strong performances, while The Four Armstrongs presented a clever cycle. Kid Canfield demonstrated gambling games and a reformed gambler persona. wrestling and amateur entertainment rounds out the week.
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Grand Opera House
Gay Gotham
Joe Sullivan
Dave Schaffer
Lew Adams
Mr. Sullivan
Marjorie Lake
Cecile Armstrong
Helen Armstrong
Armstrongs
Kid Canfield
Joe Turner
Montagna
George Tuohey
Miss Rose Sydell Opens Farewell Burlesque Run at Gaiety
Miss Rose Sydell and her London Belles opened a week at the Gaiety in her farewell tour to a hearty welcome. John ny Webber, noted German comedian, added to the show’s appeal. James Bogard and Florence Nichols delivered strong vocal numbers, with Cook and Sylvia and The Four Ellsworths providing entertaining interludes.
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Rose Sydell
London Belles
Gaiety
Miss Sydell
Johnny Webber
James Bogard
Florence Nichols
Cook
Sylvia
Ellsworths
Campbell
Webber
Charlie Waldron Presents Crusoe Girls Burlesque Bill
Charlie Waldron brings Charles Robinson and the Crusoe Girls to the Casino with two burlesques The Baby Farm and Cohen and the Gay Widow Robinson delivers strong character work and humor James Francis Sullivan Manny Fanco Dave Rose Libby Blondell Frankie Martin May Bernhardt and Fred Lehr support with a lively chorus of dancers Numerous musical numbers accompany the action delivering a festive show with ample applause
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Charlie’ Waldron
Charles Robinson
The
Crusoe Girls Company
Cohen
Mr. Robinson
James Francis Sullivan
Manny
Fanco
Dave Rose
Libby Blondell
Frankie Martin
May Bernhardt
Fred Lehr
Keiths Theatre bills feature Bar racks musical tale and acts
Keith management presents a tabloid style program headlining In the Barracks a musical drama set in Austria with music by Robert Hood Bowers. Cast includes Myles McCarthy Nellie Brewster and Frank Rushworth with a 20 piece chorus. Also featured Edwin Ford Dancing Carnival Kellar Mack Frank Orth Belle Story and more acts including a mind reading travesty and performing dogs ponies and cats plus ragtime and European acrobats.
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Keith
Austria
Robert Hood Bowers
Jesse L. Lasky
Myles McCarthy
Nellie Brewster
Frank Rushworth
Edwin Ford
Kellar Mack
Frank Orth
Belle Story
Dolan
Lenhart
Kitty Traney
Conrad and
Whidden
Original Billy Watson stars at Howard Athenaeum with Krausemeyer's Alley
The Beef Trust company brings a lively program at the Howard Athenaeum yesterday with Krausemeyer's Alley and related burlettas featuring Billy Watson as Philip Krausemeyer. A chorus of twenty plus queens, Sadie Huested and Harry West are noted favorites alongside nautical songs by the Bijou Comedy Trio and acts from the Mascotte company.
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Billy Watson
Howard Athenaeum
Krausemeyer
Mr. Watson
Philip Krausemeyer
Grogan
Gilly Spencer
Yoscarys
Jack Lewis
Krusader
Job
Man
St James Theatre Delivers Strong Pre-Christmas Attendance
The St James Theatre drew a large audience for David Harum its first stock company presentation before Christmas. Theodore Friebus and Beth Franklyn led strong performances with Henry Grady in a lively impecunious hero role. The show runs one week before Isle of Spice arrives next Tuesday.
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St. James
David Harum
Theodore Friebus
David
New Theatre
Beth Franklyn
Henry Grady
Ethel Grey Terry
Mary
Kate Ryan
Aunt Polly
Dudley Hawley
Chit
Charles Abbe
Dick Larrabee
William Florence
General Wooseley
the St. James
Isle of Spice
Leap Year Girls Add Lively Spark at Bowdoin Square
The Bowdoin Square Theatre hosted a vaudeville bill that drew strong patron interest with a standout Leap Year Girls comedy satire. Premier colored entertainers Anderson and Goines, Israggar brothers as European mid air artists, Ted and Clara Steele, Miller and Tempest in Nix and Trix, Ural and his performing dog, and Nat Clark contributed, with moving pictures and plans for upcoming first night amateurs.
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Bowdoin
Anderson and
Goines
Braggar Bros
Ted
Clara Steele
Miller
Tempest
Nix
Trix
Ural
Nat Clark
Billy
Bowdoin Sq
Revere House
Scollay Sq
Velocity Vaudeville
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Anderson
Israggar Brothers
Globe Theatre Pre holiday programme delights patrons
A Globe Theatre show yesterday featured B A Rolfe with Ten Dark Knights an ensemble of colored performers headed by Jack Smith a funny comedian Fitzsimmons and Cameron new singing and talking skit Dacy and Chase a pair of excellent character comedians the Vannersons athletic novelty Ezra Kendrall Jr with humorous patter and Gene and Arthur bright singing and piano novelty The Rays song review and Pathe Weekly pictures Were well received Tonight amateurs join the regular programme and Thursday updates to vaudeville and pictures are planned
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B. A. Rolfe
Ten
Dark Knights
Jack Smith
Fitzsimmons
Cameron
Dacy and
Chase
Vannersons
Ezra Kendrall, Jr
Gene
Arthur
The
Rays
Pathe Weekly
Boston Poultry Show Poised as Greatest Ever
The 17th annual Boston poultry pigeon cat and pet stock show opens January 7 in Mechanics Building for five days. It draws exhibitors from Portland Maine to Portland Oregon Winnipeg to New Orleans Ontario Canada and England, claiming the nation's best quality show. Manager Winthrop B. Atherton has traveled vast distances to assemble top exhibitors and blue ribbon winners for a record contest. Entries close December 20, 1912, with W. L. Atherton at 3 Broad Street Boston.
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Boston
Mechanics’ Building
Portland Me
Portland
Ore
Winnipeg
New Orleans
Ontario
Canada
England
America
Winthrop B. Atherton
W. LB. Atherton
Broad Street
Parcel post system outlined for fiscal year 1913
The New Parcels Post act grants the Postmaster General authority to establish a four-tiered parcels post system. It defines class four matter up to 11 pounds, eight postal zones with specified rates, and standard prepaid postage rules. The act authorizes maps, equipment, and a $750,000 appropriation, plus adjustment powers subject to ICC consent to ensure revenue covers costs and to insure shipper indemnity.
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Bor
Philippine Islands
United States
District of Columbia
Interstate Commerce Commission
New Parcels Post Stamps Are Ready for 12 Denominations
Washington post office authorities announce the new parcels post stamps to be issued under the law effective January 1. The 12 denominations include 1 to 75 cents and 5 dollar values, each bearing a distinctive name for various mail service roles and carriers.
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Washington
Parcels Post Law and How It Came Into Being
On January 1 the parcels post begins in the United States as an enormous federal program. This article introduces a series explaining its workings and origins, detailing the law and the birth of the parcels post as a major government enterprise.
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United States
Philippine Islands
Postmaster General Pushes Parcel Post System Expansion
The article notes the adoption of parcel post with zones and rates effective Jan 1 1913. It cites Bourne bill influence and outlines committee setup with six members and support from the Postmaster General and Interstate Commerce Commission. A $25,000 appropriation funds the inquiry as the parcel post is poised to become a major expansion of the federal postal system.
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General Parcel Post
Congress
Senate
House of Representatives
Postmaster- General
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jonathan Bourne, Jr
United St
Oregon
Bourne
Federal Postal System
Pacers Post
Postal Service
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Edwin
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AM. Co
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Omloe
Wietes St
Waldron
Robinson Cruso
Boylston Dell Co
Girls of Gay Gotham
Beef Trust
Carter
Tomerrow
DE Haven
Elizabeth M. Murray
Charles
Richard
Montmartre
HMAN
Hattie Illiams
J. M. Barrie
A Slice OF Life
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ST. James Theatre
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St. James Co
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Shipping News
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MR. Faversham Frank Keenan
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Houghton & Dutton Drug Dept
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