Ethel Barrymore in Nora Enchants Boston Audiences
The crowded Colonial Theatre applauded Ethel Barrymore as Nora Helmer in Ibsen's play. Her performance impressed with psychological insight, light touch, and deep sentiment. The cast also featured William B. Mack, John Barrymore, Lucile Watson, and Bruce McRae in supporting roles.
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Ethel Barrymore
Colonial Theatre
Ibsen
Miss Barrymore
Nora Helmer
Boston
Nora
Tbsen
Torvald
William B. Mack
John Barrymore
Lucile Watson
Mysterious Escape From New Jersey Brig
Brig officers search in Greater Boston and at the battleship New Jersey after Marine Private Carson, jailed for desertion, vanished from his brig cell around 6:30 AM. Navy yard guards deny aiding him. speculation points to a confederate as searches continue aboard ship and in surrounding precincts.
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Carson
New Jersey
William H. Parker
U. Ss. M
Boston
Navy Yard
CIGARMAKERS SCENT DANGER
Boston cigarmakers plan an amendment to the International Union rules requiring three years in a European union for U S admission. An organizer funded by 176 Belgian workers is accused of aiding immigration law violations. The group discusses European representation at the upcoming International Tobacco Workers Congress.
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Belgium
United States
Boston
Congress of International Tobacco Workers
Europe
Labor notes from Boston and San Francisco unions
Union leaders coordinate fines from a Boston strike refuser now in San Francisco ready to pay a $100 penalty. Boston Machinists seek eight hour day with non members urged to join Lodge 264. Hebrew painters hear talks by Zorn Byer and Goldstein. Electrical Workers meet at Hollis Hall weekly. Boston Machinists report $12,000 in benefits paid. Carpenters District Council to vote on a four cent wage increase and all year Saturday half holidays during the week of February 11.
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San Francisco Engineers Union
Boston Hoisting and Portable Engineers
Union 4
Boston
San Francisco
Boston Union
Boston Lodge 264
International Association of Machinists
Samuel Zorn
United Garment Workers
Philip Byer
Cigarette Makers
Jacob Goldstein
The
Hebrew Bakers
SO Leverett Street
Electrical Workers’ Union 104
Hollis Hall
Washington and
Hollis Streets
Auditors of
Boston Machinists
Lodge 264
International Union
Brotherhood Unions
Amalgamated Societies of Carpenters’ District Council
Daughter of Longfellow’s Village Blacksmith Dies in Poverty
Mrs. Mattie E. Decatur, daughter of Longfellow’s famed Village Blacksmith, died in Chicago after a life of affluence and artistic work. Her husband traced lineage to Commodore Stephen Decatur. her father, Francis O. Henley, knew Henry W. Longfellow in Portland. She was 63.
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Chicago
Mattie E. Decatur
Longfellow
Commodore Stephen Decatur
Chief Inspector Watts Somewhat Improved
The condition of William B. Watts chief inspector of police who was stricken with intestinal trouble on Monday last is somewhat improved. Although he remains in serious condition his physician believes his strong vitality will help him recover and that he will be around soon. A decision in a few days will determine if an operation is needed.
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William B. Watts
Wolf's Stock Take Promotes After Sale Bonanza
Wolf's My Clothier at Hanover and Portland streets will stay closed this morning to complete stock taking. At 1 PM the store reopens and launches an after stock-taking clean up sale. The firm advertises unprecedented values and a energetic bargain event this season.
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Wolf's
Hanover
Portland Streets
Mrs Steele Escapes and Is Lost in Boston
Richardson reached Boston with his wife and learned Mrs Steele was at an almshouse outside the city. He paid a bill over 200 dollars for her and she was driven back toward Portland. On the train she grew distressed, and authorities were alerted. She disappeared in Boston, with Richardson still seeking her at the Parker House that night.
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Richardson
Boston
Parker House
Portland
Miss Robson
New York
the Lafayette
Post
the Parker
George Patterson
Boston Police Department
Mrs. Steele
Ihe
Harte
New York Central Head to Be Invited to Boston Crisis Meeting
A Boston waterfront commission special committee led by John C. Watson Michael F Donovan and Andrew P Lane interviewed local steamship agents and will report at Monday's meeting to address what officials call the era's worst crisis in Boston foreign commerce. President John F Crocker of the Chamber of Commerce criticizes ill will toward Vice-President Van Etten as not causing the issues.
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John C. Watson
Michael F. Donovan
Andrew P. Lane
Waterfront Commission
Boston
John F. Crocker
Chamber of Commerce
van Etten
Merchants appeal to President Newman over Boston concerns
Boston merchants say they have appealed to President Newman after failing to gain action from officials under him. Treasurer Arthur C. Farley states Vice-President Van Etten cannot do more, and they will seek direct meetings with Newman to present Boston's case firsthand.
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Newman
van Fuen
Arthur C. Farley
Boston Merchants’ Association
van Etten
Boston
Walcott Denies Link Between Commissions and Chamber Head
Walcott secretary of the Boston Merchants Association corrects an erroneous impression from a Boston financial investigation story. He notes the text was accurate in stating two commissions for city investigation were unnecessary, while a misprint connected him with the Chamber of Commerce president’s sentiment.
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Walcott
Boston Merchants’ Association
Boston Financial Investigation
Jerome Jones
Crocker
Chamber of Commerce
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