Who Set It Burning of Mrs Taylor's House in Court
In Concord yesterday a case began over a South Acton fire that destroyed Mrs Irene W Taylor's house on August 31. Taylor claims losses near $20,000 and faces accusation of arson to defraud insurers. Fire marshalAid E F Stone and ex District Attorney Cooney prosecute. Arthur Means and W B Gale defend. Witnesses described threats, persecution claims, and a detailed proof of loss listing silverware and valuables.
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Middlesex Court
Concord
Irene W. W. Taylor
South Acton
Taylor
Susan Hall
E. F. Stone
Keyes
Cooney
Arthur Means
W. B. Gale
Edward F. Stone
Acton
Stone
George Ad Furness
Salem
London, Liverpool & Globe Insurance Company
George F. Mathews
South Yarmouth
Christmas market at Quincy shows vast meat stalls
A vivid tour of the Quincy market before Christmas depicts stalls from pork and beef to venison and fowl. It praises the bustling scene, the white-coated butchers, and the array of goods from turkeys and ducks to wild game, all sold at varied prices amid a festive display.
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Quincy
England
Boston
Douglas
Witness Testimony Details Plot to Burn Restaurant
A witness recounts a bizarre plot in which Mrs. Taylor allegedly offered $250 to burn Fisher's Washington restaurant, then raised the stake to $500, with the witness resisting the offer and planning to seek money via later cross‑examination. The defense plan to cross with Miss Klett is noted.
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Fisher's
Washington
Taylor
Garlands and markets crowd Christmas Eve in Quincy
The scene captures Christmas shopping crowds at Quincy Market and surrounding markets. Blue coated guards close doors at 5 pm as staff usher shoppers out. The bustle spreads to Faneuil Hall, Black Stone Street, and other market streets with thousands buying provisions for Sunday and the holiday.
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Maine
Quincy
Faneuil Hall
Blackstone Street
Chrattas
Jury Unable to Agree in Revere School Assault Case
In Superior Court yesterday the jury reported unable to agree in the cases of Milton K. Putney and George W. Winslow, each charged with assault and battery on pupil Arthur F. Darrington on Oct 2. The panel reportedly stood 7 to 6 for acquittal.
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Superior Criminal Court
Milton K. Putney
George W. Winslow
Revere
Walnut Avenue School
Arthur F. Darrington
Fire Department Changes at Roxbury Houses
Fire Commissioner Russell orders major changes at Engine Company 12 Dudley street Roxbury including a three horse hitch and a two horse hose wagon while Engine 3 and Ladder 3 on Harrison avenue receive a full overhaul and remain in first class condition The department aims to economize by repairs Three more senior men will be promoted to lieutenant and assigned to Engine 12 Dudley street with Captain McCarty moving into the chief's position on his leave Others will be placed in District Chief Grady's district at Engine 13 Cabot street and Engine 14 Centre street
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Russell
Dudley Street
Roxbury
Harrison Avenue
McCarty
Sawyer
Grady
Engine 13
Cabot Street
Centre Street
Boston Rivals Thrill Audience at Temple Closing Event
The Boston Rivals drew a large crowd to People's Temple for the final entertainment in the course. Members include Miss Sigrid Lunde soprano Miss Vera Burpee reader Mr Felix Winternitz violinist and Miss Jessie Mabelle Downer piano soloist. Thunderous applause marked each number and the event was a magnificent success. Temple ushers plan a benefit show next Monday featuring the Salem Cadet Band and other popular artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Sigrid Lunde
Vera Burpee
Felix Winternitz
Jessie Mabelle Downer
Temple Ushers
Salem Cadet Band
Marriage of Isabelle Aldrich Edwards to Richard Hadley Edwards
At 78 Washington Avenue North Cambridge the marriage of Isabelle Aldrich Edwards to Richard Hadley Edwards was performed by Rev F C Hall. Bride wore white duchess satin with lace and carried lilies of the valley. bridesmaids were F Lillian Edwards and Mabel Edwards. maid of honor Florence M Aldrich. reception followed. ushers listed. couple left for a bridal tour and will reside at 78 Washington Avenue on return.
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Frank Aldrich
Washington Avenue
Cambridge
Isabelle
Richard Hadley Edwards
F. C. Hall
North Avenue
Boston Railroad Man Weds New Hampshire Bride
Mr. Arthur Perkins Russell of Boston married Miss Ella Maud Burnett of Suncook New Hampshire yesterday. They will reside after January 1 on Robin Hood street Dorchester. Russell has served with the New England Railroad Company for years and is private secretary to Secretary J W Perkins. He is regarded as a popular young railroad man in Boston.
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Arthur Perkins Russell
Boston
Ella Maud Burnett
Suncook
N. H
Robin Hood Street
Dorchester
Russell
New England Railroad Company
J. W. Perkins
Crystal Maze
General Martin Hears Case Involving License Door
General Martin, after the Loughlin hearing episode, returned with colleagues to hear B. Connor of 2087 Washington Street who holds a fourth class license. Connor explained a door in his cellar violated license terms. counsel said the door has existed five years and police never objected. Police admitted the door provides access to the furnace room. Case taken under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Loughlin
B. Connor
Washington Street
Connor
Steamer Islander Goes Ashore Near Prevost Island
Vancouver dispatch reports the steamer Islander, Captain Budlin, en route Victoria to Vancouver, ran aground in a fierce gale and sits high and dry on Prevost Island just outside Plumper Pass. The Signal, sighting the stranded vessel, could not relay more due to the gale. The Islander is described as a total wreck pending salvage.
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Vancouver
B. C
Steamer
Signal
Portland
Ore
Islander
Budlin
Victoria
Prevost Island
Plumper Pass
Signa
Saved From the Sea at Bowdoin Square in First U.S. Run
Atkinson and Calder present the English melodrama Saved From the Sea at Bowdoin Square Theatre with a strong cast led by Boyd Putnam and Henrietta Lander. The production features sea explosion and quarry scenes, a noted cockney Jenkins, and an audience-pleasing company. Clara Morris opens a Tremont repertory engagement with Article 47, praised for her clear display of inner thoughts and restrained drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson & Calder
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Arthur Shirley
Ben Landeck
Portland
Bowdoin Square
Messrs. Atkinson & Calder
Dan
Ellington
Nancy Ellington
Boyd Putnam
Henrietta Lander
Emmett Corrigan
Surly
Jim
John Daly Murphy
Jenkins
Clara Morris
Tremont Theatre
Miss Morris
Cora
J. M. Colville
Walter Walker
Lavinia Shannon
Ambition at Hollis Street Theatre Excites Boston Crowd
Nat C. Goodwin's second-week engagement at Hollis Street Theatre draws applause from a packed house. Annie Russell co-stars as the popular entertainer keeps Boston audiences keen with encore after encore. Ambition runs through the week with a Christmas matinee planned.
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Hollis Street Theatre
Nat C. Goodwin
Boston
Goodwin
Annie Russell
Hollis Endriier
SAAC
B. Rith
NAT. C. _ COODWIN
In Old Kentucky Delights Boston Theatre Audience
The Boston Theatre enters its second and final week of In Old Kentucky with strong crowd appeal and a sharp dramatic tale. Madge Brierly Lulu Tabor earns praise for a charming leading performance as advance ticket sales for Christmas show high, while Modjeska season plans with Ha worth and a strong cast follow. The repertoire includes Mary Stuart As You Like It Camille Measure for Measure Magda Macbeth across various dates.
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Old Kentucky
Boston
Madge Brierly
Lulu Tabor
Boston Theatre
Modjeska
Joseph Haworth
Mary Stuart
Camille
Magda
A Contented Woman Delights Park Theatre Crowd
A Contented Woman began her second week at the Park Theatre with crowded receptions and visible admiration from Boston audiences. The piece notes strong attendance and praise as crowds fill the house, while mentioning the loss of a well known character, Lord Fauntleroy, in a sensational incident last week.
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Park Theatre
Boston
Lord
Fauntleroy
Charles H. Hoyt
Opening week followers applaud Rip Van Winkle at Castle Square
The second week of Rip Van Winkle at Castle Square Theater draws large enthusiastic audiences. Manager Rose earns praise for presenting unfamiliar operas with strong leads including Wolff as Rip and Clara Lane, with Faust planned next week.
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Castle Square Theatre
Castle Square
Rose
Rip van Winkle
Mr. Wolff
Jefferson
Clara Lane
Thomas Persse
J. K. Murray
Faust
Mephistopheles
Marguerite
Greatest holiday show at Howard Atheneum thrills crowds
Crowds packed the Howard Atheneum during the holiday shopping week as a bustling variety program drew praise. The standout act featured rival rowers Fred Plaisted of Portland and James Ten Eyck of Worcester racing on stationary dial dials to simulate a mile. Other highlights included Newton the ventriloquist, Frances Harrison and her quartet, and a long bill of sketches, impersonators, dancers, singers, and comedians.
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Keith’s
Bale
John
Nellie McCarthy
Calbert
Williams
Tucker
Frank Mayo
Jack” Tucker
Murray
Alden
Belle
Merritt
Sheldon
Howard Atheneum
Fred Plaisted
Portland
James Ten Eyck
Worcester
Plaisted
Ten Buck
Frank Uniac
Sears
Newton
Frances Harrison
Troja
Howard
Quaker City
Lew Bloom
Pendys
Parker and Retardo
Bimbo
Neil Matthews
Carroll and Larkin
Stanton
John T. Powers
Bartlett
May
Metropolitan
Mazuz and
Mazett
Nellie Waters
Billy Reynolds
John Lingard
Kittie O’neal
Dan Regan
George Kaine
Howard Comedy Company
John MerVicker
John Phillips
Alice Hancock
Boston
Creat Newton
TEN Eyck
Ustane Sinks In Dramatic River Scene In Ayesha Troupe
The review highlights Miss Dallas as Ustane and the triumph of Ayesha with the river of life and the fire pillar scene. It notes the metamorphosis of She into a hag, plus appearances by Ando and Matsumo the Japanese jugglers and a cast including Al Haynes Julia Raymond Drawee Gertie Harrington M C Drew Ada Jones McCarthy and Reynolds James E McPlroy and others in The Irish Doctor. The Zoo acts serenade with animal yowls while the elephant performs simple tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ustane
Miss Dallas
Ayesha
Ando and
Matsumo
al Haynes
Julia Raymond
Drawee
the Saunders
Gertie Harrington
M. C. Drew
Ada Jones
McCarthy and Reynolds
Bellgerents
James E. McPlroy
Christmas at the Austin & Stone Museum features Algerians
The whirling dervish and a colorful Algerian troupe prepare for their first American Christmas in the curio hall. Fatima hangs a stocking as performances by Mohammed, Fatima, and other acts promise festive shows for patrons.
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Austin & Stone’s Museum
Curio Hall
Fatima
Jo-Jo
Mohammed
Hornmann
Lowry and
Francis
Charles Whalen
Castellar
Hall
Grauss
May Walsh Ireland
Santinis
Billy Burke
Whiting Sisters
Charlie Dean
Laurelli
Scanlan
Welsh
Two Burtons
Mike Tracey
Miles
Ireland
Smith Brothers
Sophie Emmett
Vane
Bessie O'Brien
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iVere Point
Cugland
Tremont Street
Fire Department
Russell—Burnett
General Martin
Christas
Tremont
Lyceum Theatre
New York
Kerry Gow
Columbia
Joseph Murphy
Columbia Theatre
Music Hall
Handel and Haydn Society
Emma Juch
Venderveer Green
William H. Rieger
Max Heinrich
Mrs. Green
Mr. Rieger
Mr. Heinrich
Keith's New Theatre
Palace Theatre
Sam T. Jack
Joe Moxley
Johnson and
Kingsbury
Doc Sayles
Florence Hines
Irving Jones
Margarita Los Oros
Cole
Wiley
William Gauze
Old
Kentucky
Boston Museum
Johnson
Gillette
E. H. Sothern
L'‘Harisoner
Zenda
Grace Kimball
The
Grand Museum
Kate Dallas
Rider Haggard
She
Kor
Austin & Stone's
Lyceum
Josephine Sabel
Annie Whitney
Frank Latona
Tim Cronin
Mildred Connor
Richmond and Glenroy
Gilbert Sarony
Heath and
Silber
Manola-Mason
Clifford Sisters
Nickelodeon
Dunn
Olio
Higgins Brothers
May Merrit
Dick Coleman
Rita Dunbar
Tom and Virgie Mack
Annie Sherwood
Marion Sisters
May Wheeler
Abbey, Schoeffel & Grau
Entertainments
Chriatmas
Old Howard
Ae Museum
Dover
T Oday
Kate Dallae
Great Exhibition Hall
Tremont St
Cor. Chandler and Ferlinand
Sis
Tel
Castle Sq. Opera Co
Irving
Austin & Stone
Tremont Row
Scollay
Atlanta Exposition
Keith
Zalva
America
Press Eldridge
Lockhart
Eugene Tompkins
Mgr
Modieska
Elogowt
Caroline Miskel Hoyt
Joseph On
Rand Toy
James J
Shaun Rhue
Vistmas
and & N
Hanover
Nickelqres
Lala Coolah
Lievig
Tremont St.smission
Cti
Bowdoin SO
Charles F Atkinson
Atkinson
Calder
Matines
Theatre
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Wipurough Ficketa
Willims
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