Mellen targets West End deal and biennial election push
Boston politics heats Beacon Hill as Representative James Mellen attacks a rumored secret contract between the Boston transit commissioners and the West End Street Railway for a fifty year tunnel lease. He proposes a use fee for subway access and warns against high handed deals without notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Transit Commissioners
West End Street Railway Company
Beacon Hill
James H. Mellen
Worcester
Mellen
Burrage
West End Road
Little
Subway
Repeal Sought For Abutter Protest Law On Liquor Shops
A heated hearing on Manassah Bradley’s bill to repeal a law allowing abutters to protest liquor saloon locations erupted. Officials and a liquor advocate criticized the statute as inviting blackmail and inflating property values, while the police board opposed the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manassah Bradley
Boston
Martin
Clark
Curtis
Board of Police
Henry Faxon
Aqua Para
Donovan
Charlestown
Faxon
Interdenominational Ministers Condemn Hotel Refusal of Bishop Arnett
At a Boston meeting of colored pastors the Interdenominational Ministerial Association unanimously adopted resolutions denouncing the hotel refusal to accommodate Bishop B. W. Arnett on January 29. The group, led by Rev. D. P. Roberts and others, called the act an outrage against humanity and Christian principles, endorsing local condemnation and awaiting further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interdenominational Ministerial Association
Boston
Vicinity
Charles Street A. M. E
Bishop Arnett
B. W. Arnett
D. D
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor Society
Ohio
Colored Churches
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Masseachusetts
D. P. Roberts
A. W. Adams
P. Thomas Stanford
J. H. Duckerey
J. H. Morgan
G. W. Offley
Wagnerian Opera Triumph at Boston Theatre Season
Walter Damrosch leads a strong Wagner program with Lohengrin at the Boston Theatre. Gruening as Lohengrin and Ternina debuting in Boston are highlighted while Gadski and Behrens also shine amid a mixed chorus. Die Walkure follows with Mulder Sieglinde and Ternina Brünnhilde anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Damrosch
Conrad Behrens
Demeter Popovici
Telramund
Wilhelm Mertens
Mr. Damrosch
Barron Berthald
Siegmund
Louise Mulder
Sieglinde
Milka Ternina
Brunnhilde
J. Montgomery Sears
Long
Arthur Foote
Winslow
Charlotte Houston
Gertrude Sampson
Oscar HH. Sampson
Fraulein
Indignation Meeting Over University Class Constitution
The B U C L A class held a meeting to protest the state of their constitution since the university regime changes. Special members calling themselves class ’96 ’97 and ’98 attend socials, seen as unfair. A committee proposed an amendment to reorganize, but the vote refused it narrowly, causing excitement and halted business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Suffolk
Senate
Commonwealth
State House
Galloupe
Essex
Executive Council
Malone
Tramps
Public Statutes
John L. Bates
Bates
Meyer
Thurston
Northbridge
Reidy
South Boston
Mellen
Beacon Hill
Berkshire Hills
Connecticut
Merrimac
General Court
James H. Mellen
Worcester
McCarthy
Boston
Committee On
House
Messrs. Roberts
Chelsea
Donahoe
Fall River
Dare
Kaiser Returns Thanks From Global Birthday Congratulates
The Reichsanzeiger prints a rescript from the Emperor to Prince Hohenlohe acknowledging birthday greetings from distant lands and expressing pleasure at growing support for his welfare of the fatherland aim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiser
Berlin
Reichsanzeiger
Prince Hohenlohe
Mrs Ellen Dolly Case Delayed For Trial Tomorrow
In Portland on February 3, Mrs Ellen Dolly, indicted for the murder of her daughter's infant, was acquitted on her mother's evidence last Friday. The case is postponed to tomorrow for hearing before Judge Bonney, with attorney William Anthoine promising a stubborn defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Ellen Dolly
Rose
Bonney
William Anthoine
Error in Hoffman burglary report at 5 Jefferson Place
The trial Tuesday for Theodore Hoffman was reported as showing he was visiting 5 Jefferson Place. Residents deny any familiarity, stating Hoffman is not known there and has never been at the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Hoffman
Jefferson Place
Boston inventor of Woodbury's Facial Soap featured
Fragmentary notice highlights the Boston inventor H. and his skincare work in the winter issue, referencing blemishes and marks treated with Woodbury's Facial Soap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Boston
Woodbury
Francis Wilson Opens Farewell Week at Tremont Theatre
Francis Wilson began his farewell week at the Tremont Theatre with his Merry Monarch burlesque opera drawing a large audience and high praise for Lulu Glaser as the pretty boy pedlar. The last matinee is Saturday, then next week the Cadet theatricals present Strange Adventures of Jack and the Beanstalk. seat sales for John Hare start Monday Teb 10.
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Boston
the Park
Hert
Caroline Miskel Hoyt
Chickering
Mrs. Hoyt
Miss Brown
New York Standard
Francis Wilson
Tremont Theatre
Lulu Glaser
Pedler
John Hare
Stop Girl Shines as London Gaiety Burlesque Opens in Boston
Boston audiences applaud George Edwardes's London Gaiety burlesque company in its second week at Hollis Street Theatre. Violet Lloyd, Dorothy Douglas and Connie Ediss draw crowds as The Shop Girl proves a hit. Julia Marlowe and Robert Taber Sothern benefit at Museum. The Prisoner of Zenda enters its fourth week with strong attendance and a Vincent Hospital charity matinee. The program notes upcoming plays and repertory plans for the second week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
London
Violet Lloyd
Dorothy Douglas
Connie Ediss
Julia Marlowe Taber
Robert Taber
Museum
Mseum
Boston
Mathee
Vincent Hospital
Sothern
Zada
Gilbert and Sullivan Opens at Castle Square in Tolanthe
The Castle Square Theatre opened a Gilbert and Sullivan season with Tolanthe. Mr Wolff as the Lord Chancellor delivered a humorous, nonbuffoon performance acclaimed by all. Strong singing from Persse Murray Lane Mason and an capable orchestra under Mr Hirschfeldt marked the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square Theatre
Wolff
Persse
Earl of Tolleller
Murray
Strephen
Miss Lane
Phyllis
Iolanthe
Mason
Hirschfeldt
Ward and Vokes Stage A Run on the Bank at Columbia
Ward and Vokes opened A Run on the Bank at the Columbia last night with Lord Soakup Happy Ward and Baron De Cante r portrayed by Harry Vokes. Nora Mann and Margaret Daly-Vokes added strong turns as the female book agent and Sassy Moll. Al Bellman’s General Nate Shaver drew laughs as a grasping money broker. The Dynamiters, counterfeiters, and rustic elements boosted the humor, and the show was very well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Vokes
Columbia
Lord Soakup
Dailey Stars In The Night Clerk In City Return
Peter F Dailey returns in The Night Clerk drawing crowded houses and lively applause. Jennie Yeamans keeps her reputation for strong performance with droll touches while co stars Hitchcock Sparks Fort Depew and others provide skilled support for a one week engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Rich & Harris
Peter F. Dailey
McNally
Dailey
Mr. Dailey
Jennie Yeamans
Raymond Hitchcock
John G. Sparks
Gertrude Fort
Freda Depew
Hoyt Farce A Contented Woman Ends Park Run
After an eight week run, Charles H. Hoyt's satirical farce A Contented Woman ends its career at the Park Theatre. The show has drawn audiences with its gender satire and comic timing as the final performances approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Hoyt
the Park
Stoddard Lecture Season Ends With Japan Talks
The close of the Stodard lecture season unfolds this week with talks on Japan. Tomorrow, Thursday evening and Saturday matinee he will recount experiences in Japan, praising its charm, hospitality, and superior photographic illustrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stodard
Mr. Stoddard
Japan
Nothing succeeds like success at the Howard Atheneum
The Howard Atheneum was packed with a strong bill led by Reilly & Wood. Madge Ellis drew recalls with songs while Pat Reilly delivered entertainment with songs and sketches. The program included Rice and Elmer acrobatics, the Lane sisters, the National Trio, the Bale bicycle act with a monkey, Billy Eldridge, Evans and Vidocq, and a finale living pictures sequence The Fountain of Love. The Olio showcased Allen and West and a large list of acts and specialty performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Atheneum
Reilly & Wood
Madge Ellis
Pat Reilly
Waitty
Rice
Elmer
Rubes
Dixon
Bowers
Lane Sisters
F. D. Bryan
Nellie Forrester
G. E. Moulton
Bale
Billy Eldridge
Evans
Vidocq
Howard's
Olio
Allen and West
Boston
Reilly and Wood Co
Howard
Clio
Eaders
Niadee Ellis
National Trio
Rice and
Bal Famiy
Maude Harry
Joanson Troupe Delivers Daring Feet and Juggling Feats
Crowds at Keith's New Theatre applaud a nonstop stream of novelties as the Joanson troupe showcases astonishing footwork and balancing acts plus clever juggling. Their display blends equilibristic wonders with deft manipulation, drawing strong audience admiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith’s
New Theatre
Joanson
Nighton and Corty Acrobats Highlight Keith's Show
The Nighton brothers deliver thrilling aerial work on flying rings while the Corty brothers reinforce their top acrobatic reputation. Edgy acts by Maggie Cline Keith's favorites by Frank P Blair Edith Murillo Harry Wright and Smith O'Brien entertain, with Powers Waldron and others delivering laughs and musical interludes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nighton Brothers
Corty Brothers
Maggie Cline
Keith
Frank P. Blair
Harvard Hasty Pudding Club
Edith Murillo
Harry Wright
Harrigan
Smith O’brien
Ivy Leaf
George Powers
Dan Waldron
Keith’s
Powers
Waldron
New York
Howard
Bland
Morrissey
Rich
Waterbury Brothers
Kenna
Alburtus
Bartram
Poison Eater Captain Vetrio Promises More Feats in Boston
The poison eater Captain Vetrio returns to Austin and Stone's Museum with a healthy glow and a vow to beat last week's poison eating record. He invites volunteers to deliver poisons for him to consume during the show as crowds press into the lecture hall. Meanwhile Hard-headed Billy Wells endures a staged challenge as a city worker shatters a granite block on Wells's head, the crowd reacting with shock and laughter. The Murray midgets refuse to grow, while seals grow familiar with English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vetrio
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Boston
Billy Wells
Wells
Billy
Emerson pupils stage Othello for library funds at the Museum
The Emerson School of Oratory presented Othello yesterday afternoon at the Museum to aid library funds. Henry L. Southwick played Othello with Iago by Walter B. Trip of the school, Desdemona by Lola Purman Tripp, and Frederic A. Metcalf as the duke. A large audience attended and next Friday Richelieu is scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson School of Oratory
Museum
Henry L. Southwick
Walter B. ‘Rtripp
Iago
Lola Purman Tripp
Desdemona
Frederic A. Metcalf
Duke
B. C. Edwards
Brabantio
Curtis G. Morse
Gratiano
Charles W. Kidder
Cassio
Frank J. Stowe
Ludovico
Zitella Ebert
Emilia
Old Glory at Grand Museum Draws Patriotic Cheers
Audiences yesterday at the Grand Museum enjoyed Old Glory a naval war drama linking Chilean tensions with Uncle Sam. Kate Dallas led a stock company as an American heroine with navy and government ties amid a cast of jugglers, singers, and diversions in scenes set from New York to Chile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Museum
Uncle Sam
Baltimore
Chili
New York
Kate Dallas
Miss Dallas
Satusma
Spencer Brothers
Julia Taylor
Bennett
Dawiey
Max Pettingill
Galler Dorg
Eddie Clark
Needham
Haliman
A. M. Thatcher
John Phillips
Cor
Washington and
Dover Sts
Concert Arrangements Complete for Adamowski NYSO at Boston
Arrangements are complete for a Sunday evening concert at the Boston Theatre by Mr. T. Adamowski and the New York Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mr. Walter Damrosch. Tickets and programmes will be available at the box office Thursday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Theatre
T. Adamowski
New York Symphony Orchestra
Walter Damrosch
Nana Ladies Matinee Opens Eighteenth Week at Masonic
Suchorowsky's painting Nana is in its eighteenth week in the city attracting large crowds. This afternoon a ladies matinee from 2 to 6 p m offers a special reception for ladies only at the Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nana
Suchorowsky
Masonic Temple
Boston Ideal Club and Albion Male Quartet Concert
A popular evening featured the Boston Ideal Club directed by G L Lansing and the Albion Male Quartet. The program included banjo mandolin and guitar pieces, tenor solos by J C Bartlett, aria by G R Clark, and solid ensemble work. Frank C Nash accompanied with careful style to support the soloists and vocal quartets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Ideal Club
G. L. Lansing
Albion
Messrs
W. R. Bateman
J. C. Bartlett
G. H. Remele
G. R. Clark
Bartlett
Dr. Clark
Frank C. Nash
Palace Theatre hosts French Gaiety Girls
The French Gaiety Girls performed at the Palace Theatre yesterday, delivering a lively stage show and drawing a large audience to the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
International acts dazzle at the museum curio halls
A week of global entertainment fills the favorite museum as audiences enjoy an international pie eating contest among Ireland Germany and Africa. Hindoo wonder workers Zat Zam and Zong Zong the Mexicans perform an impalement act along with Sidonio the Australian wire walker and Solomon the Hebrew conjurer. Rosa Irwin leads a female minstrel show with a lineup of prominent artists and hourly stage performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Germany
Africa
Dunn
Zat Zam
Zong Zong
Sidonio
Slack Wire
Black Art
Solomon
Hoyt Actress Wins Dramatic News Popularity Prize
Caroline Miskel Hoyt receives a nickel plated bicycle solid silver searchlight lantern and standard cyclometer in the Dramatic News contest to crown America’s most popular actress. Nearly 37,000 votes cast with Hoyt leading by about 400 ballots and ahead of rivals by more than 1500 votes. Leander Richardson sends congratulations praising her popularity beauty and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dramatic News of
New York
Charles H. Hoyt
Park Theatre
Boston
Caroline Miskel Hoyt
America
Massachusetts Postmasters Appointments Reported
Washington announced the appointment of fourth class postmasters for Massachusetts. Mrs. H. W. Tucker is named for Barrowsville and H. B. Parker for Colbrook Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Massachusetts
H. W. Tucker
Barrowsville
H. B. Parker
Colbrook Springs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mir. Mellen
West End
Patrick Buckley
Hoosac
Wellman
Middlesex
McMorrow
Committee On Elections
Bleiler-Morgan
Post
Morgan
Messrs. Thrasher
Fitchburg
Crocker
Wareham
Weston
Interdenominational Association
Francis ‘Wilson
Hollis Street Theatre
Bostin Museum
Tolanthe
Columbia Theatre
Bowdoin Square
Stoddard Lectures
Keith’s New Theatre
Austin & Stone’s
Bella Irving
Mile
Jessie Woods
Johnson
Edwards
Conly
Grind
Chantrell
Schuyler
Robsart
Wright
Williams
May Goodwin
Lyceum Theatre
Lyceum
London Theatre Specialty Company
Murphy
McCoy
Wompans
Casey the Piper
Brandon
Regenie
Montague and
West
Fitzgerald and Kelly
May Adams
Griffin
Cowper
Brown
Deaves
Mackie
Walker
Holmes
French Folly
Tremont St
Tel
Lolanthe
Oreh
Mats
Wed
Sat
THE
OLD Howard
Nickelodeon
Dramatic News
Tremont Row
Capt
Elis
Stace
Hollis Isaac B. Rich
Julian Robert Taber
Post N Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Mgr
Grand Opera
Damrosch Oper‘ CO
Fidelio
Siegfried
Finlay
Mleistersinger
Tristan and Isolde
Lohengrin
Adamowski
Ee Orchestra
Valier — Damrosch
Feriae Ae Lils
Elov
Stranger Adventures
Frargis
Isson
E. H. Sothern
Zenda
Bowdoin SQ
Charles F. Atskinson
Return of the Boucicault
Harber Li
Millie Turnour
Woods and
Irving
Johnston
Asic Hall
Then
Stoddard
Nickelodech Museum
Zory Zong
Zot Zam the
Tattooed Prince
Hanover Street
Test
Mat
Vorz
North
Bay State
Portland Seat
India Wharf
GFP
Woiams
Agems
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