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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1915

Page

7

Three Defendants Face $5000 Assault Suits at Dedham Court

Edith M. Safford of East Milton Nathaniel Safford and John H Tucker appear before Judge McLaughlin in Norfolk Superior Court charged with assault and battery in a bedroom intrusion case. Proceedings concluded yesterday with a jury verdict expected.

Edith M. Safford East Milton Nathaniel Safford John H. Tucker Milton Norfolk Superior Court McLaughlin Dedham

Safford suit ties assault to missing husband search

Carrie Lunderkin and sisters sue Mrs Safford and chauffeur Tucker for assault while Mrs Safford sought Mr Safford who was missing. Conservators appointed in 1912 for the Safford estate faced dismissal attempts. Trial resumes morning with sisters recounting events at Dedham home.

Carrie KE. Lunderkin Florence Ll. Nutting Olga Lunderkin Dedham Safford Mr. Safford

Three Alarm Fire Damages Washington Street Building

A three alarm blaze at 9 15 p m last night at 153 Washington Street North occupied by Standard Rain Coat Company was quickly controlled. Boston motor apparatus tower three joined the effort from Pittsburg Street in five minutes with horse drawn engines struggling through ice in Haymarket area. Augustinia Gillio discovered the fire and smoke prompted fears for the adjacent tenement. Dense smoke hindered lines into the building but rapid laddering and hose deployment brought swift progress and several units were dismissed in under thirty minutes.

Washington Street Standard Raincoat Company Boston Tower Three Pittsburg Street Haymarket Square Augustinia Gillio

Faversham Returns in a New Role at Majestic

Edward H. Crosby notes William Faversham’s return to Boston after two seasons to star in The Hawk at the Majestic Theatre. The performance marks his first appearance of this French translation by Franc is de Croisset, a piece that drew Parisian acclaim for its frank depiction of modern life.

William Faversham Boston Majestic Theatre Francis de Croisset Faversham Fred T. Moore

The Hawk stage drama offers deep emotion and strong sacrifice

The Hawk portrays George de Casetta a loving husband who adopts gaming and deceit to fund his wife’s luxuries. Rene de Tierrathe captivates her, leading to love, betrayal, a near divorce, and a renewed life. George’s devotion and the cast’s performances drive an unusual yet convincing study of passion on stage.

the Hawk George de Casetta Rene de Tierrathe George Rene Faversham

Ben-Hur Captivates Boston Theatre Audience Once More

The Boston Theatre presents Ben-Hur with skilled staging and strong cast. The production draws thousands each performance and enchants crowds from the opening Temple of Hur scene in Jerusalem to the Hosannas of the palm-waving worshippers, gripping viewers with vivid scenes.

Boston New England Temple of Hur Jerusalem Christ

Fire incident leads to teen ar rest in Somerville

James E. O'Brien, 16, of 8 Charlestown street Somerville, arrested by Patrolman Fitzpatrick last evening for carrying a loaded revolver. He and other boys left a Merriam street stable and fired at a youth they believed was watching them, but missed.

James E. O’brien Charlestown Street Somerville Fitzpatrick O’brien Merriam Street Loy

New Music Comedy at the Cort Opens with Bright Farce

Cort Theatre presents a new musical farce What's Going On with book by William H. Clifford lyrics by Miles Overholt and music by William Loraine and Josephine Thmsen The show marks a near city debut after a period of darkness and aims to revive local stage fare.

Cort Theatre William H. Clifford Miles Overholt William Loraine Josephine Thmsen

What's Going On farce offers music and dancing spectacle

A review of the musical comedy What's Going On notes a light plot centering on Otto Schultz's financial schemes and a staged marriage plan. It praises the catchy music, strong dancing, and witty performances by Frances Cameron, Walter Lawrence, Doyle and Dixon, and the chorus, with a pantomime finale adding variety. The piece runs for an ongoing engagement.

Otto Schultz Roger O'Malley Mme. Pom Pom Schultz Elaine Sir Roger Frances Cameron Dorothy Webb Lizzie Walter Lawrence Roger O’ Malley Doyle Dixon Roy Atwell Byron Longfellow Knox Wilson Maude Beatty

Abbe Constantin Stage Drama Rendered By Theatre Francais

Claude Benedict shines as Abbe Constantin in Toy Theatre fourth night. Mme Rose Meurville impresses as Mme Scott. Plot centers on Bettina, Jean Reynaud, and Paul de Lavardens with a duel and a marriage proposal.

M. Claude Benedict L’academie Francaise Ludovic Halevy Bettina Jean Reynaud Mme. Revyl Paul de Lavardens Jean

A Pair of Sixes Charms Ye Wilbur With Six Weeks of Laughter

The Wilbur Theatre enjoyed a sixth consecutive uproarious week of performances of A Pair of Sixes. Audiences filled the house and laughter rang out despite refined sensibilities, as the farce delivered repeated, spontaneous amusement.

Ye Wilbur

Ardell Leads The Suffragette At Loew's Globe

At Loew's Globe Theatre yesterday Franklyn Ardell and his company headlined with The Suffragette to large audiences. Other acts included Savoy and Brennan, the Equillo brothers, Rose and Moon, Arno and Stetney, Helen Davis with a photo play, and the sixth episode The Exploits of Blaine entitled The Vampire. Thursday Roland West will bring his players for vaudeville's greatest melodrama The Last Hope.

Franklyn Ardell Mr. Ardell Savoy and Brennan Equillo Brothers Rose and Moon Arno Stickney Helen Davis Blaine the Vampire Roland West

Miss Billie Burke Returns as Strenuous Heroine in Comedy

Miss Billie Burke comes back to the Hollis Street Theatre as "Jerry," a strenuous young American girl who will do what she wants including a husband. The show delivers a lively comedy about how she pursues her prize with spirited antics and humor.

Billie Burke Hollis Street Theatre Jerry

Billie Burke Appears In Pajamas In Jerry Play

Billie Burke stars in the Boston run of Jerry produced by Charles Frohman with Shelly Hall as her leading man. The ensemble includes Silene Johnson Alice John and others as costumed society figures in four acts. Burke’s evolving voice and presence captivate a fashionable Hollis Street audience as she dons ornate sleepwear in a key scene.

Miss Burke Catherine Chisholm Cushing Charles Frohman Ziegfeld Boston Shelly Hall Jerry Silene Johnson Alice John Johnson Joan John

Orpheum Vaudeville Night At The Theatre

The Orpheum presented a vaudeville show with Mr. and Mrs. Emmett in a musical novelty, Marathon Comedy Four, Bert Hanlon Montrose and Sydell, Mield Brothers, the Two Georges, Irene Miller, and the sixth episode of The Exploits of Elaine The Vampire. Charlie Chapman offered His New Job in a two reel comedy. La Tit comb to present a $10 000 production Thursday.

La _ Titcomb

Julius Caesar Draws Strongrepeat Audiences at Boston Opera House

The Boston Opera House kept Julius Caesar running for an extra week due to its popularity. Last night the spacious auditorium was filled with an interested audience. Promoters report success in offering high grade Shakespeare at an affordable price. Next week The Merchant of Venice will feature Mr MacLean as Shylock.

Boston Opera House

The St James Theatre Show Features Willard and More

A remarkable theatre night headlined by Willard the man who grows. Dora Dean's Fan toms, the Two Bryants, and Jim Reynolds perform a comedy acrobatic act. Rose Fenton players present Macbeth. Also shown are The Exploits of Elaine episode The Vampire. Friday Franklyn Ardell and company present The Suffragette.

Willard Dora Dean Bryants Jim Reynolds Rose Fenton Elaine the Vampire Franklyn Ardell

The Exploits of Blaine at Unique Theatre Yesterday

Yesterday Unique Theatre showed The Exploits of Blaine as a continuous daytime program. Today is the last opportunity to see this piracy parody performance.

Blaine

Theatre program notes feature vaudeville acts and singers

The page shows a photographed cast including H haw and her son Rus sel thr haw at Bearuare Theatre with a Destiny theme. It lists performers such as Ali Rajah and Zemater offering specialty numbers and a ramme daily for lady patrons. Bateman, Harry Feet, Sita Merenaders, and Master Key present acts with songs and storytelling.

Khaw Russel Bearuare Anorh Ete Bordonal William Bras Shereach Ali Rajah Ees Zemater Laxton Bateman Harry Feet Enores i Sita

Park Theatre Show Promises Charm With Mistress Nell

Mary Pickford stars in Mistress Nell at the Park Theatre from Famous Players Paramount. The film, based on George Hazelton Sr.’s romantic play, features Henrietta Crossman after prior stage success. The program includes Park Concert Orchestra, mezzo-soprano Miss Blanchart, trumpet and trombone duo Krulee and Glassman, and a Park topical review.

Mary Pickford Nell Players Paramount Picture Park Theatre George ©. Hazelton, Sr Henrietta Crossman the Park Concert Orchestra Mule Blanchart Messrs Krulee Glassman the Park

Castle Square Theater Presents Common Clay in Week Four

Despite bad weather Castle Square’s Common Clay enters its fourth week with strong public interest. The play sparks discussion as publicity grows and the company earns praise for performances by Mary Young John Craig William P Carleton Dudley Hawley Mabel Cordord and others.

Castle Square Old Museum Mary Young John Craig William P., Carleton Dudley Hawley Mabel Colcord

All-Star Vaudeville and Photo-Play at Scollay Square Olympia

Large crowds attended an all-star show at Scollay Square Olympia featuring the Four Nelson Comiques in gymnastics, Helen Chase and her boys in singing and whistling, Richards and Montrose in song and dance, the Olympia stock company in The Intruder, Callarini Four, Spencer and Brown, Morey’s Titanic Disaster, Chaplin in His New Job, It’s a Long Long Way to Tipperary, a Pathe three-reel, and several other feature photo plays.

Scollay Square Olympia Nelson Comiques Helen Chase Richards Montrose Olympia Stock Company Callarini Four Spencer and Brown Morey Charles Chaplin Tipperary Pathe

Zallah’s Burlesque Delights Boston at Grand Opera House

Burlesque drew strong praise yesterday at the Grand Opera House in Boston. Zallah known as the Egyptian Dancing Princess delivered elegant interpretations of ancient dances backed by a balanced company of comedians and a dozen pretty girls. Notable performers included Tom Barrett May Belle and Joe Rose.

Boston Zallah Grand Opera House Tom Barrett May Belle Joe Rose

Too Many Cooks at Plymouth Theatre Sparks Wit

In its second week at the Plymouth Theatre the play Too Many Cooks delivers bright breezy dialogue and amiable comic situations. The Boston audience is treated to simple plot, novel stage settings, and genuine fun making it a standout in years.

Plymouth Theatre Boston

Mignon at Modern Theatre Promises Photo Dramatized Opera

World Film Feature presents Mignon with Sheatrus Michelena in the title role. The program includes Gypsy-stolen maiden Miss Michelena and a variety of Pathe Weekly views, plus comic and dramatic photo plays and installments of The Master Key.

Mignon Modern Theatre World Film Feature Sheatrus Michelena California Miss Michelena Pathe Weekly

Gordon's Olympia presents Marcus musical stock company bill

Gordon's Olympia features Marcus musical stock company as the main attraction this week. Jane Court and company present Lucky Jim with Jucky and Yost, the Seven Gregory troupe and the Durrell brothers in the bill. The Master Key continues and a selection of latest photo plays completes the program.

Marcus Musical Stock Company Gordon’s Olympia Jane Courthope

Peasant Girl shines at Shubert Theatre with Emma Trentini

Emma Trentini returns to the Shubert Theatre in The Peasant Girl co starring with Clifton Crawford. The final week of the engagement opened last evening with a strong singing cast supporting the principals.

Emma Trentini Clifton Crawford Shubert Theatre

Suratt Performs New Version of Flack Crepe and Diamonds at Keith's

B F Keith's Theatre showcases Valeska Suratt and her dancers in an updated Flack Crepe and Diamonds revue. The act features elaborate gowns, the "Danse Minaret" and "Tango in the Skies" with Honey and Honey praised for top dancing. Also on bill are Bert Errol, Rolland and Farrell, Irene and Robbie Smith, Four Toscas, and Turelly the one man band. The Pathe Weekly adds seasonal clips of Mayor Curley and French artillery.

Valeska Suratt Suratt B. F. Keith Miss Suratt Boston Melvin Stokes Jack Willard Honey and Honey Jack Munn Honey Rolland and Farrell Turelly Charles Thompson Pathe Mayor Curley Flanders

Debutante Stars Sparkle as Colonial Theatre Ends Run

The Colonial Theatre patrons enjoy the operetta The Debutante and star Hazel Dawn in the final week. Dawn's beauty voice and personality captivate as Will West Maude Odell Sylvia Jason and others support this unusually amusing tale with popular songs.

Colonial Theatre Hazel Dawn Miss Dawn Elaine Will West Maude Odell Sylvia Jason Robert G. Pitkin Frank Doane Stewart Baird Carl Gantvoort Zoe Barnett

Mary Pickford Gala Week At National Theatre

Mary Pickford appears in Tess of the Storm Country at the National Theatre Tremont and Berkeley streets. The program also features comedy acts, vaudeville six act bill led by Six Hoboes, and performances by Le fevre Duo Joe Fagan Gwinn Willis Lang Rita Murri and others in a varied show.

Mary Pickford National Tremont Berkeley Miss Pickford Jesse S. Lasky Lefevre Joe Fagan Gwinn Willis Lang Rita Murri

Tremont Theatre Presents Seven Keys to Baldpate

The Tremont opened its final week with Seven Keys to Baldpate drawing a large audience. The show held steady audience interest from start to finish throughout the evening.

the Tremont

Delmont Stars Burlesque Show at Howard Atheneum

Howard Atheneum hosted Al Delmont in Preparing for the Fray with local boys aiding stunts for a big contest. The Charming Widows Company produced burlesque with Lillian English Princess Ka Simone de Beryll Emile Acoust Jimmie Cooper and others. Acts included the Banta brothers Ford and Truly Adolpho Thomas Ragtime Trio and Carmen plus hoop roller. Next week Dick Rudolph of the Boston Braves is announced.

al Delmont Howard Atheneum Simone de Beryll Emile Acoust Jimmie Cooper Harry Peterson Sam Carlton Bobby Ferns Mae Lorimer Anna Romaine Hugh Shelley Department of Entertainment Pavia and Company Dick Rudolph Boston Braves

Waldron's Casino presents Janitor Higgins at Waldron's

Joe Hurtis presented Ed Lee Wrothe and the Ginger Girls at Charlie Waldron's Casino in a rollicking travesty titled Janitor Higgins. Hurtis leads a strong cast with a chorus of young beauties and notable solos by Jane Le Beau and others amid aurora stage effects.

Joe Hurtis Ed Lee Wrothe Charlie Waldron Owen Martin Augusta Lang Rank 10

Gaiety Theatre Presents Ben Welch Burlesque Show

The Gaiety Theatre showcases Ben Welch and his new burlesque production featuring The Love Waters Frisco 1915. Welch is hailed as a top burlesque and vaudeville entertainer with a strong cast including Florence Rother Minnie Bud Harrison Mable Howard Pat Kearney and Vic Casmore among others. A highlight is the 20 American Zouaves performance.

Gaiety Theatre Ben Welch Bud” Harrison Mable Howard Soubrette Pat Kearney Frank Pp. Murphy Vic Casmore George Douglass Freda Florence

Two Schools End Athletic Ties After Track Meet

Volkmann School and Huntington High School severed athletic relations after a Friday dual meet won by Huntington. A pre meet squabble and eligibility disputes involving a Huntington runner preceded the contest leading Volkmann authorities to cut future matches.

Volkmann School Huntington High School Volkmann Huntington School

Quincy Mayor elected to Bay State Automobile Association

The Hon. Chester J. Campbell mayor of Quincy was elected a member of the Bay State Automobile Association at a ward directors meeting held yesterday at the Hotel Lenox. Fifteen other well known motorists were admitted as members amid signs the 500 member cap by July 1 will be reached early.

Chester J.campbell Quincy Bay State Automobile Association Ward of Directors Lenox

Yanks Seek Southpaw Names After Donovan Ruling

Colonel Ruppert says no truth to rumors Donovan aimed to rig a deal for Sam Agnew. A deal for either Wellman or Hamilton may be possible, and Donovan needs a capable southpaw pitcher.

Ruppert Donovan Sam Agnew St. Louis Wellman Hamilton

Value Benchmark Cuts Loose From Padded Price-Lists

A 1915 critique targets inflated Tire Price-Lists and endorses Goodrich Plain Trend tires. The piece argues nine leading manufacturers offer discounted consumer prices, urging readers to compare mileage and value before purchasing tires in future.

Goodrich

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