Secretary Carlisle Makes His Final Recommendations
Secretary Carlisle's annual finance report shows 1896 revenues 409,475,408 and expenditures 434,678,654, leaving a deficit of 25,203,246. It details bond sales, tax receipts, and proposed 1898-1899 revenues and expenditures, urging retirement of notes and restraint on spending to stabilize the currency and protect the gold reserve.
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Washington
Carlisle
Postal Service
Customs
Postal Services
United States
Treasury
Congress
Fifty Years Wedded Celebrate Cambridge Police Sergeant
Police Sergeant Andrew Sproul and his wife celebrated their golden wedding in Cambridge yesterday at their home 247 Main street. Sproul, the oldest Cambridge officer, was appointed in 1860 by Mayor Green and promoted to sergeant in 1876 by Mayor Allen. He last served at the public library until five years ago. Gifts included a chair and a bouquet from Station 1 officers.
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Andrew Sproul
Cambridge
Main Street
Sproul
Cambridge Police
Green
Allen
Station 1
Bryan in Chicago Arrives for Book Conference
William J. Bryan arrived in Chicago this morning to meet publishers of his book. He was met by many friends and admirers as the party headed to their hotel amid cheers. He will stay one day then proceed to Atlanta to lecture Thursday evening. the stop has no political significance.
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Chicago
Wiliam J. Bryan
Bryan
Atlanta
El Capitan at Tremont Theatre Brightens Christmas Week
De Wolf Hopper stars in El Capitan at the Tremont Theatre with his comic company. Nella Bergen debuts as the prima donna, praised for presence and voice though some notes linger in the upper ranges. Alfred Klein shines. the chorus impresses as color and humor fill the production. Next two weeks feature El Capitan plus a Christmas matinee. The Boston engagement of The War of Wealth follows, praised for dramatic bank scenes and a large cast.
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Tremont Theatre
el Capitan
de Wolf Hopper
John Philip Sousa
Sousa
Mr. Sousa
Klein
Hopper
Casey
Nella Bergen
Alfred Klein
Boston
New York
Star Theatre
Trops. & Mgrs
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau Co. (Ltd
Dewolf Hopper
El-Capitan
Mr. Hopper
Lily of Killarney at Castle Square Delights Audiences
Castle Square opera company presented Lily of Killarney a musical take on Colleen Bawn last night to an audience that laughed and applauded with evident satisfaction. Mr. Murray sang Myles na Cappaleen with notable Irish character, Miss Lane excelled as Eily O Connor, and the chorus and orchestra received praise for their tuneful performance. The Bohemian Girl is scheduled for the second time next week this season.
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Castle Square Opera Company
Julius Benedict
Murray
Lost Strayed or Stolen Thrills Park Theatre Patrons
The Park Theatre presents Lost Strayed or Stolen to packed houses in Boston. Louis Harrison as Bidart delivers strong work with Henry Bergman M A Kennedy Claude Brooke and Robert Cotton earning laughs. Fannie Bulkeley Rose Beaudet and Georgia Caine also praised for versatility as crowds buy advance seats for remaining shows and matinees.
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The
Park Theatre
Boston
Louis Harrison
Bidart
Henry Bergman
M. A. Kennedy
Claude Brooke
Robert Cotton
Fannie Bulkeley
Rose Beaudet
Georgia Caine
Florence Thornton
Boston Museum Lights Up Yuletide With Sue Opening
A large audience attended the Boston Museum for the premiere of the last week of Sue. Annie Russell stars in the beloved role as the ensemble cast including Joseph Haworth Theodore Roberts Guy Standing Sam Reed Horace Lewis and J G Saville give strong performances. Advance ticket sales for The Sign of the Cross start today with its debut set for next Monday. The Strange Adventures of Jack and the Beanstalk will follow on January 11 at the Boston Museum, staged by R A Barnet and A B Sloane with Klaw and Erlanger directing the tour.
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Boston Museum
Sue
Mr. Harte
Annie Russell
Joseph Haworth
Theodore Roberts
Guy Standing
Sam Reed
Horace Lewis
J. G. Saville
Jack and the Beanstalk
R. A. Barnet
A. B. Sloane
Messrs. Klaw and
Erlanger
Roaring Dick Co Ends Boston Theatre Run
Maurice Barrymore capped the final week of his engagement at the Boston Theatre with a highly appreciative audience. The production Roaring Dick and Co. left a pleasing impression on spectators.
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Roaring Dick & CO
Maurice Barrymore
Boston Theatre
Keith's Holiday Show Delivers One Of The Best Vaudeville Evenings
A large holiday crowd attended Keith's yesterday with standout acts led by McIntyre and Heath in a new Two Georgia Minstrels sketch. Ed Latell and the Cissy Fitzgerald troupe impressed with multi instrument showcases while the Dixons styled sketchwork drew laughs. The program featured Lions, Dancing, Sherman's educated goats and a variety of acts including the Bostons with dogs and the Ravel Trio panto mime.
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Keith
McIntyre
Heath
Georgia
Ed Latell
Cissy Fitzgerald
Tremont
Sidney Drew
Dicksons
Mildred DeGray
Sidney DeGray
Casino Four
Lynch
Jewell
Polk and
Collins
Wallace
Cuba
New York
Sherman
Edwin Boring
J. K. Keane
Mark Kent
James Levering
Diamond
Howell
Paige
Bostons
Mlle
Carlini
Walter Talbot
Gleasons
Gallagher
Griffin
Ravel
Brother for Brother Debuts at Barminster with Strong Cast
A fair audience greeted the first production of Brother for Brother at the Radford Iron Works. The drama centers on a loyal son who partners his profligate brother after betrayal and theft, with a climactic rescue by a blind sister and her lover.
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Radford Iron Works
Barminster
In the Ranks thrills at Grand Opera House in Boston
The Grand Opera House audience applauded the English melodrama In the Ranks a favorite program choice. Ned Drayton, adopted heir to Colonel Wynter, faces crime and disguise as Belton impersonates his father. Gideon Blake tips off Ned, leading to arrest, exile, and a hard path to happiness.
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Boston
Ned Drayton
Colonel Wynter
Australia
Belton
Drayton
England
Ned
Nead
Gideon Blake
Ruth Herrick
Ruth
Blake
Miss Winston
Mr. Campbell
James M. Hall
Annual Sales Boost for Drug Stores Boxes at 25 Cents
The notice announces annual sales surpassing 6,000,000 boxes priced at 25 cents each through drug stores or mailed by U.S. agents. It lists B. F. Allen Co. at 365 Canal Street, New York, with postpaid delivery on receipt of price and offers free bee samples upon request.
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U.S
B. F. Allen CO
Canal 81
New York
Post
Heart of Maryland Enchants Full Hollis Street Audience
The Hollis Street Theatre celebrated its 350th performance of The Heart of Maryland with a souvenir presentation to ladies in a packed house. Despite yuletide sentiment, demand remained strong as tickets sold briskly and the show will move to the West after two weeks. Christmas matinee shifts occur with one held on Christmas Day and another Saturday afternoon.
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Hollis Street Theatre
Maryland
Hollis
Heart of Maryland
Kneisel Quartet Plays Saint-Saens Septet and Schumann Works
The Kneisel Quartet with Miss R Burmeister piano Pierre Muller trumpet and E Golde double bass performed Saint-Saens Septet in E flat Op 6 Chadwick Quartet No 4 in E minor Schumann Quartet No 1 in A minor Op 41 at Association Hall. The audience found the septet lively with a standout final movement the Chadwick quartet promising and the Schumann favored though less novel. Next concert is Monday Jan 4 1897.
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Kneisel Quartet
Association Hall
R. Burmeister
Pierre Muller
E. Golde
Saint-Saens
Chadwick
Schumann
Kneisel
Handel and Haydn Society Performs The Messiah
The Messiah was staged at Music Hall by the Handel and Haydn Society with Emma Albani, Mrs. Carl Alves, Charles Kaiser and David Bispham as soloists. The performance matched Sunday night in excellence and was praised for soprano and alto voic es and overall quality. The next concert, Sunday evening Feb 7, features Mendelssohn Elijah with Jennie Patrick Walker and other soloists.
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Music Hall
Handel and Haydn Society
Mme
Emma Albani
Carl Alves
Charles Kaiser
David Bispham
Mme. Albani
Kaiser
Bispham
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Jennie Patrick Walker
Grace Damian
H. Evan Williams
Ffrangcon Davies
Tripmont temple star course concert and readings
A concert and readings formed last night's entertainment in this series. John Thomas and Mrs Thomas, violinist, Albert Hopkins, pianist, and George H Ryder, organist, contributed to a well chosen programme. Mr Thomas was especially enjoyable in his share of the evening.
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Tripmont Temple
Prince of Humorists
John Thomas
Thomas
Albert Hopkins
George H. Ryder
Burlesque and Variety Show at Howard Atheneum
A holiday week attraction features two main pieces titled The City Club at the French Ball and The Sporting Dutch S. The show promises bright clever entertainment with young, pretty cast members including Fannie Everett, Ruby Marion, Carrie Fulton, and comedians Tom Nolan, Lew Reynolds, and Mark Wooley in travesties performed by the company.
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Howard Atheneum
Minco
Fannie Everett
Ruby Marion
Carrie Fulton
Tom Nolan
Lew Reynolds
Mark Wooley
Burlesque and Variety Troupe Delights at Howard Stage
A lively show blends merriment with music featuring Lillian Melbourne banjo songs Gracie and Reynolds knockabout act Tom Nolan topical songs Marial the Gay Parisienne Dutch songs Nellie Waters Irish and negro numbers and living pictures such as Teaching the Birds to Sing The Toilet Justice The Judgment Love's Messenger Hops Booth and many others conclude with a Christmas performance at 11 30 o clock with Charles H Duncan Max Pettengill Alice Sablon Mabel Guyer Dick Sands Mocking Bird Rube Stanton Mario and more.
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Lillian Melbourne
Gracie
Reynolds
Tom Nolan
Marial
Wooley
Fulton
Nellie Waters
Love
Booth
Charles H. Duncan
Max Pettengill
Alice Sablon
Mabel Guyer
Dick Sands
Mocking Bird Rube
Stanton
Mario
Herr Schlam
Extravaganza at New Grand Theatre Showcases Beauty and Humpty Dumpty
The New Grand Theatre presents an extensive extravaganza Beauty and the Beast with a localized script by Jay Hunt and a Humpty Dumpty pantomime. Cast includes Agnes Murray as Beauty and Ida Miaco in the Miaco pantomime, with elaborate scenery and new effects. Daily shows run from 2 p m to 11 p m with afternoon and evening performances and a special Christmas schedule.
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New Grand Theatre
Jay Hunt
New Grand
Lothrop
Beacon Hill
John Phillips
Agnes Murray
Ellenore Carroll
Laura Addison Clift
Lettie le Vyne
Mile
Bianca
Idella Weston
Gertrude Hill
Marie Warren
Willie Russell
John Leslie
Snow
Living Pictures
Jack and
Jill
Little Red Riding Hood
Miaco
al Miaco
Ida Miaco
John Taylor
Nibbes
Tyrone
Evaline
Greater New Yorkers at Palace Theatre Delight City
Manager Dunn presents Katie Rooney's Greater New Yorkers this week an extravaganza with The Millionaire's Reception operetta The Church Across the Way and a grand variety of acts including Adelina Routino Bryant and Cleaver Wilbur Worrell and others. The program closes with a burlesque The Dandy Mascot.
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Dunn
Palace Theatre
Katie Rooney
Greater
New Yorkers
Adelina Routino
Bryant and Cleaver
Wilbur
Pat Rooney
Adelina Roattino
Mattie
Murphy and
Gilbert
Clarence R. Wilbur
Kelly and St. Claire
Buck
Whitelaw and Stewart
Glockers
Newell and Shevette
Wrestlers Cattanach and Wylie Stir Austin Audience
Jack Cattanach known as New England's great wrestler and Richard Wylie called the Iron Man of Bengal excited a museum audience at Austin and Stone's yesterday. The pair agreed to a catch-as-catch-can contest amid prior hard feeling and no delays in the programme.
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Jack Cattanach
New England
Richard Wylie
Bengal
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Jacek
Richard
Woodbury Facial Soap Ad Promotes Polka Dot Tie Style
An old Boston advertisement highlights Woodbury's Facial Soap at 11 Winter Street center, branding a novelty necktie look resembling polka dot patterns in a faux satin finish.
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Woodbury
Winter St
Boston
Boston hosts a grueling wrestling showdown at museum hall
A historic wrestling contest unfolds as Wylie and Cattanach each claim five and four falls in nine bouts. The event features heavyweights like Fred Howe and Marvellous Anderson, vaudeville acts, and a medal prize for the overall victor.
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Boston
Museum
Wylie
Cattanach
Fred Howe
Ohio
Marvellous Anderson
Union Sisters
Indianapolis
Signor
Conchita Montinez
Murray and
Mack
Eldorado Trio
Mrs. Reilly
Victoria Estelle
Coyne Brothers
Frankie Kemble
Eve Reed
Freeze Brothers
John H. Shepley
Flossie Gaylor
Gatti Family
Bell and Yates
Salvna and
Keller
Lively Kate Kendall
Nickelodeon Reopens With Varied Vaudeville and Curio Exhibits
Hundreds attend the reopened Nickelodeon at Hanover Street as Curio Hall showcases the Petite Little Dot, a rattlesnake den, the $10 000 trained dog Jack, and acts by Professor Wilson BaldWin Morris the elastic skin man and the Lees. The Parlor Theatre features Le Roy Sisters Jockey Minstrels Ettie Mason and the St Georges in musical acts with Gertie McIntire Florence Goodwin and Thomas Gilmore in blackface.
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Nickelodeon
Hanover Street
Little Dot
Cleo
Jack
Jack Is Alone Worth the Price of Admission Charged. Professor Wilson
Baldwin
Morris
Lees
Curio Hall
le Roy Sisters
Raymond
West
Ettie Mason
St. Georges
Thomas Gilmore
Gertie McIntire
Florence Goodwin
Life Saver Dying After Daring Rescue in South Boston
Timothy Kiley who saved Willy Ryan from drowning on May 14 in South Boston is near death from tuberculosis contracted after his plunge. Nevous prostration follows and he is not expected to live. Kiley, who lives at 182 Norfolk Avenue, has five children and a wife who sews to support the family. He sought no recognition for his valor and friends say he hoped for a medal from the humane society.
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Timothy Kiley
Willy Ryan
Boston
Kiley
Humane Society
Norfolk Avenue
Limited Time Offer on Encyclopaedic Dictionary Sets
Only two days remain to buy the American Encyclopaedic Dictionary set for one dollar with four volumes immediate possession. Remaining sets are available at one dollar down and one dollar monthly for twelve months, with refunds if unsatisfactory. View at 260 Washington Street or the New England Newspaper Syndicate offices at 64 Washington Street.
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New England
Washington Street
Boston Young Men's Congress Debates Cuban Belligerency
The Boston Young Men's Congress met at Tremont Temple with Capin presiding. The group debated granting belligerent rights to Cuba, with Walker and Campion in favor and Conlon Buckley Baldwin Wilson and Davis opposed. Members planned to attend the annual dinner on Wednesday Dec 30 and next week would discuss immigration and Cuban belligerency.
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Boston Young Men’s Congress
Tremont Temple
Capin
Cuba
Bancroft
Walker
Campion
Messrs
Conlon
Buckley
Baldwin
Wilson
Davis
New Postmasters Named Nominated by President
Washington December 21. The President sent to the Senate nominations for postmasters including I R Wilkinson Pawtucket Rhode Island and See Riley Dedham Massachusetts for appointment.
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Washington
Senate
Riley
Dedham
Mass
I. R. Wilkinson
Pawtucket
R. If
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