Road Builders Open 14th Annual Convention in Boston
More than 1500 delegates and visitors registered for the 14th annual convention of the American Road Builders Association in Mechanics Building Boston. The event runs through Friday featuring the eighth national good roads show and seventh American Good Roads Congress with Governor McCall and local officials set to speak at the opening session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Road Builders’ Association
Mechanics’ Building
Boston
New England
McCall
Mayor Curley
William D. Sohier
Massachusetts Highway Commission
Henry S. Harriman
Boston Chamber of Commerce
George W. McNear
Massachusetts State Automobile Association
A. W. Dean
Teddy, Jr., Named Major by Wilson
President Wilson signed Theodore Roosevelt Jr to a major of infantry in the Officers Reserve Corps. Roosevelt, a Plattsburg training camp member, receives the commission as of February 5 in Washington.
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Teddy, JR
Wilson
Washington
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Roosevelt
Plattsburg
Remedy Praised By Mother For Constipation Relief
A Mason NL mother lauds Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a dependable mild laxative for babies and families. The bottle costs fifty cents, and the ad offers a free trial bottle by writing to Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
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W. B. Caldwell
Dr. Caldwell
Washington Street
Monticello
Illinois
Joy Riders Suffered 1915 Auto Crash Near Dedham Square
A party of 35 joy riders returning from a picnic at Hearn's Grove in Westwood were dumped from a large auto truck when it overturned about one and a half miles from Dedham square in the early evening of June 20 1915. The incident was described during trials of three damage suits filed by occupants of the machine against Gottlieb W Burkhardt teamster in Superior Court before Judge Hall and a jury.
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Hearn’s Grove
Westwood
Dedham Square
Gottlieb W. Burkhardt
Teamster
Lawsuits Over Auto Trip Crash In Roxbury Jamaica Plain
William Briggs Patrick Monahan and J Ed ward Murray sue for amounts totaling ten thousand five thousand and four thousand for injuries from a June 2 1915 auto truck trip. Burkhardt factory address 296 Amory Street Jamaica Plain owned vehicle and operator dispute center of case.
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William Briggs
Patrick Monahan
J. Edward Murray
Roxbury
Jamaica Plain
Burkhardt
Amory Street
Alfred
Carl Allen
Hearn’s Grove
Boston Theatre Presents Valeska Suratt In The New York Peacock
Yesterday Valeska Suratt appeared in Boston at the Boston Theatre in The New York Peacock. Charlie Chaplin also appeared in Easy Street. The program includes Patria Channing in Patria and a vaudeville bill led by Miss Hamlet with 15 performers.
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Valeska Suratt
Boston
New York
Charlie Chaplin
Cummings
Shelley
Boston Theatre
Modern Theatre Screens The Girl Philippa Double Feature
The Modern Theatre presents two weeks of film starring Anita Stewart in The Girl Philippa from Robert W. Chambers novel and Marie Empress in The Girl Who Doesn't Know on the same bill.
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Modern Theatre
Philippa
Robert W. Chambers
Anita Stewart
Marie Empress
The Blue Paradise Delights Wilbur Theatre Crowd
At the Wilbur Theatre last evening the musical play The Blue Paradise was produced for the first time in this city. It features a prologue and two acts with a book by Edgar Smith based on Leo Stein, lyrics by Herbert Reynolds and Blanche Merrill, music by Edmund Eysler, and extra numbers by Romberg and Leo Edwardes.
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Wilbur Theatre
Blue Paradise
Leo Stein
Edgar Smith
Herbert Reynolds
Blanche Merrill
Edmund Eysler
Sigmund Romberg
Leo Edwardes
The Blue Paradise musical comedy at the Inn
Rudolph Steeger returns to Vienna after 24 years to find Mizzi married to Hampel and his daughter Gaby, while a party at Hampel’s Blue Paradise unfolds. The tale blends music and dance with strong performances by Cecil Lean Vivienne Segal Cleo Mayfield and a capable supporting cast. The show promises success with a larger orchestra and appealing chorus.
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Blue Paradise
Rudolph Steeger
Vienna
Chicago
Mizzi
Hampel
Gaby
Steeger
America
Cecil Lean
Vivienne Segal
Cleo Mayfield
Hazel Jones
Harold Crane
Walther
Teddy Webb
Walter Armin
Stransky
Ted Lorraine
Rudy
Hazel Cox
Gladys Winne
Washington Theatre Showcases The Americano and The Great Secret
Douglas Fairbanks performs strenuous feats in The Americano at the Washington Theatre. Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne captivate in the sixth episode of The Great Secret.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Washington Theatre
The
Francis xX. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Cigarette Comfort Question Resists Pleas for Change
Public debate centers on smoking comfort and health effects as advocates call for tighter rules. Industry voices argue personal choice while health groups warn of long term risks and addiction.
GHS In Fair and Warmer at Park Square Theatre
Edward H. Crosby notes Boston’s first production of Avery Hopwood farce Fair and Warmer at Park Square Theatre with Madge Kennedy as Blanche Wheeler, praising her pivotal role and the play’s Gotham success.
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Boston
Avery Hopwood
New York
Fair and Warmer delights Boston theatergoers
The farce features Madge Kennedy as Mrs Wheel er in a bright lively plot about two homebound couples and a party gone awry. John Arthur plays the meek husband with a contrasting glow when inspired. Ethel Wilson Robert Ober Arthur Stanford and others supply strong comic support. The show promises to linger in Boston until warmer weather returns.
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Miss Kennedy
Hopwood
Boston
Madge Kennedy
Mrs. Wheeler
John Arthur
Ethel Wilson
Robert Ober
Arthur Stanford
John Morris
Harry Lorraine
Jane Seymour
Bowdoin Square Theatre Newsreel Lineup
The Bowdoin Square Theatre showed Clara Kimball Young in Common Law adapted from Robert W. Chambers. Patria with Mrs Vernon Castle followed. The Great Secret starring Francis X Bushman and Beverly Bayne topped the serials, with The Price of Dishonor and The Reformers among others. Vaudeville featured Eva Scott Players in A Texas Ranger and a lineup of acts including Selbini Grevini Mott Maxfield and Brinkman and the Steele sisters plus Lew Faye and his song birds.
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Clara Kimball Young
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Robert W. Chambers
Eva Scott
Selbini
Grevini
Mott and Maxfield
Happy Hunters
Brinkman
Steele Sisters
Reckless
Lew Faye
Birds
Gordon's Olympia presents The White Raven and The Great Secret
Ethel Barrymore appears this week at Gordon's Olympia in The White Raven offering strong dramatic work while Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne star in The Great Secret fifth chapter. Vaudeville features Bubbles Trout and Mermaid Circus Days quality The University Four Henry Horton and company Uncle Lem's Dilemma Abbott and White sing Thee-dah-Bar-rah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Barrymore
Gordon
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
University
Henry Horton
Lem
Abbott and White
Old South Theatre Features Dorothy Gish In The Little Yank
The Old South Theatre presents The Little Yank with Dorothy Gish in the lead this week. Also featured are Frank Keenan in The Bride of Hate on Thursday Friday and Saturday and Charles Richman in The Secret Kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Gish
Old South Theatre
Frank Keenan
Charles Richman
Mary Pickford at Tremont Temple in The Pride of the Clan
Mary Pickford will appear at Tremont Temple starting Thursday and continuing through the rest of the week and into the first three days of next week. An attractive surrounding programme has been arranged.
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Mary Pickford
Tremont Temple
Fay Templeton Heads Bill at B F Keith's Theatre
Fay Templeton headlined at B F Keith's Theatre yesterday with a performance in the style of Weber & Fields plus songs and sketches. Blossom Seeley shared top billing with Seeley’s Syncopated Studio assisted by Bill Bailey and Lynn Cowan, while Frank Hale and Signe Paterson with the Versa tile Sextet offered original dances. Other acts included Ed Gallagher and Andy Lewis in My Friend the Judge, Grace DeMar in The Eternal Feminine, Roy and Arthur in Fun in a Dining Car, Donald E Roberts the strolling tenor and Dyer with Fay and girlies in Whats It All About Mrs Vernon Castle in Patria also drew interest.
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Fay Templeton
B. F. Keith
George M. Cohan
Broadway
Weber & Fields
Miss Templeton
Blossom Seeley
Seeley
Bill Bailey
Lynn Cowan
Frank Hale
Signe Paterson
Ed Gallagher
Andy Lewis
Grace DeMar
Roy and
Arthur
Donald E. Roberts
Dyer, Fay and
Girlie
Vernon Castle
Pierrot the Prodigal at Hollis Street Theatre
Hollis Street Theatre offers one week left for Pierrot the Prodigal with Paul Clerget delivering a commanding elder Pierrot performance. Marjorie Patterson and Margot Kelly shine as younger Pierrot and Phrynette, while Mme Perrier Gouget and Dubuis play supporting roles as the mother the Baron and Pompey. Julia Arthur in Seremonda follows on Feb 12.
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Pierrot
Hollis Street Theatre
Paul Clerget
M. Clerget
Marjorie Patterson
Margot Kelly
Phrynette
Mme
Gabrielle Perrier
Louis Gouget
Baron
Charles Dubuis
Pompey
Julia Arthur
Park Theatre Presents Music and Pictures Package
A mixed program at the Park Theatre features Gail Kane in The Red Woman Mme Petrova as an Irish lass in Bridges Burned the Drews in The Pest and Francis X Bushman and Beverly Bayne in the sixth chapter of The Great Secret Signor Gaetano Manno makes his Park debut this week and the Selig Tribune shows world event pictures.
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Park Theatre
Gail Kane
Mme. Petrova
Sidney Drew
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Signor
Gaetano Manno
Selig Tribune
Vaudeville Bill At St James Theatre Features Paris Night
At Loew's St James Theatre yesterday Billy Dale and his company performed A Night in Paris with The Harmless bug and the Adrian novelty. Other acts included Stone and Clear the Gordon brothers and Golden. The program showcased News Pictorial episode Pearl of the Army Charlie Chaplin in Easy Street and the photoplay The Mysterious Mrs M.
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Loew's
St. James Theatre
Billy Dale
Paris
Adrian
Stone and Clear
Gordon Brothers
Golden
Charlie Chaplin
Cohan Revue 1916 Charms Boston Audiences
Colonial Theatre presents The Cohan Revue 1916 to finish its run in Boston. The article lauds Mr Cohan and lists a strong cast including Richard Carle Valli Valli Elizabeth M Murray Charles Winninger Juliet Harry Bulger Lile Rhodes Costigan James C Marlowe Frederick Santley Alfred Latell Boyle Brazil Anita Elson Florence Curtis. Next week will be the last performances.
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Cohan
Boston
Richard Carle
Valli Valli
Elizabeth M. Murray
Charles Winninger
Miss Juliet
Harry Bulger
Lile Rhodes Costigan
James C. Marlowe
Frederick Santley
Alfred Latell
Boyle
Brazil
Anita Elson
Florence Curtis
Majestic Theatre to Feature A Daughter of the Gods
Majestic Theatre plans a Saturday morning 10 30 show to let children witness the photoplay A Daughter of the Gods. Lee children Jane and Catherine will appear in person to share experiences as photo players.
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Majestic Theatre
Lee
Jane
Catherine
Franklin Park Theatre Presents A Strong Week Program
The Franklin Park Theatre features Emmy Wehlen in Vanity as Phyllis and the serial The Great Secret with Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne. Vaudeville includes Ural and dog novelty Norman Il Sper along with war correspondent Madison and Winchester and the Hippodrome Four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Park Theatre
Emmy Wehlen
Phyllis
Francis X. Bushman
Beverly Bayne
Ural and
Dog
Norman’ Il. Sper
Madison and
Winchester
Hippodrome Four
Miss Nancy Boyer Star, Castle Square Week of Jerry
Miss Nancy Boyer scores again at Castle Square in Jerrys clever comedy as the tomboy heroine. Catherine Chisholm Cushing's play shows Boyer with a bold voice and sharp wit. Next Monday Matt and Jeffs Wedding returns for one week only at the Castle Square.
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Nancy Boyer
Castle Square
Jerry
Catherine Chisholm Cushing
Miss Boyer
Matt and
Jeff
Fenway Theatre Presents Two Motion Plays
For the first half of the week the Fenway Theatre shows two notable motion plays Mrs. Vernon Castle in Patria and Alma Hanlon in God of Little Children.
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Fenway Theatre
Beacon Theatre Announces Three Shows in One Week
The Beacon Theatre will present three acts in one program through Wednesday evening. Charlie Chaplin appears in Easy Street, Mrs. Vernon Castle performs in Patria, and Mary Pickford stars in The Pride of the Clan.
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Beacon Theatre
Charlie Chaplin
Beauty Youth and Folly Burlesque Tops Howard Atheneum
Patrons at the Howard Atheneum enjoyed a varied program led by Bert Weston of Weston and Keith. Dan Gracey provided Irish comedy while Miss Hyatt and Miss Margaret King drew praise for songs and magnetism. The show featured Wormwood's monkey circus, Cahill and Romaine, yodelers, and other acts in a lively vaudeville bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Atheneum
Bert Weston
Weston and
Keith
Weston
Dan Gracey
Miss Hyatt
Margaret King
Murray
Harrison
Wormwood
Monkey Circus
Housely and
Nicholas
Cahill
Romaine
Hughie Fritz
Arding
Marie Laurent
Packed Scollay Square bill thrills audiences with variety
Scollay Square Olympia drew full houses as Buffalo Bill William F Cody shared battles with 5000 troops and Indians. Charlie Chaplin debuted East Street, George Walsh starred in The Island of Desire, and Day ton Family showcased balancing and tumbling. Comedians and jugglers Corcoran Mack Nalesco Hurley James Kennedy & Co. performed.
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Buffalo Bill
Charlie Chaplin
George Walsh
William F. Cody
East Street
Island of Desire
Dayton
Penn City
James Kennedy & Co
Jack Swift
Corcoran
Mack
Nalesco
Hurley
Globe Theatre slate of films boosts Marcus Loew appeal
The Globe Theatre changes its daily lineup to feature films. Yesterday’s feature starred William Courtenay in Kick In. Today Marc McDermott appears in The Lost Sentence with a weekly schedule advancing through Dorothy Phillips The Piper's Price Alma Hanlon God of Little Children Mary Miles Minter The Innocence of Lizette and Edna Fulgrath Me and My Pal.
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Globe Theatre
Marcus Loew
William Courtenay
Marc McDermott
Dorothy Phillips
Alma Hanlon
Mary Miles Minter
Lizette
Edna Fulgrath
Pal
Orpheum Act List Delights At Loew’s Theatre
The Loew’s Orpheum bill featured De Joy’s Sanitarium as the lead attraction with the Squillo brothers performing startling balance routines. Williams and Siegal sing and dance, Tyler and St. Clair play music, Grindell and Esther offer eccentric comedy, Casson and Earl present a variety act, and Wastika performs with trained seals. The photo section showcased Charlie Chaplin’s Easy Street, News Pictorial, and the feature photoplay Jim Bludso.
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Loew’s Orpheum Theatre
Joy
Sanitarium
Squillo Brothers
Williams and Siegal
Tyler
St. Clair
Grindell
Esther
Casson
Earl
Wastika
Seals
Charlie Chaplin
Easy Street
Jim Bludso
Ben Welch Heads Burlesque Run with Record Crowds
Ben Welch opens his annual Gaiety visit to a packed house as Pat Kearney Billy Weld and Frank P Murphy support in eccentric roles. Sid Gold performs intricate dances while Leona Earl displays acting ability. Florence Rother stars the lead female role with elaborate wardrobes. Vic Casmore and Hilda Giles provide strong supporting turns.
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Ben Welch
Pat Kearney
Billy Weld
Frank P. Murphy
Sid Gold
Leona Earl
Florence Rother
Vic Casmore
Hilda Giles
Busy Week at Exeter Street Theatre Shows
For the week ending Wednesday evening Mary Pickford appears in The Pride of the Clan and Ethel Barrymore in The White Raven at Exeter Street Theatre. Thursday through Saturday the bill features House Peters and Myrtle Stedman in The Happiness of Three Women Baby Marie Osborne in Twin Kiddies Burton Holmes travel views and Sidney Drew in The Pest.
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Mary Pickford
Ethel Barrymore
Exeter Street Theatre
House Peters
Myrtle Stedman
Marie Osborne
Hileen Opens at Shubert Theatre Amid Favorable Reception
The Shubert Theatre opened another week of Hileen last evening before a good audience. The Herbert music on Celtic themes has won favorable notice in Boston, and Blossom's romantic story remains popular. Olga Roller, Vernon Stiles, Grace Breen, Edward Martindale, Scott Welsh, and the company are thoroughly adequate.
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Hileen
Shubert Theatre
Herbert
Boston
Mr. Blossom
Olga Roller
Vernon Stiles
Grace Breen
Edward Martindale
Scott Welsh
Waldron's Casino Stage Show Features Notable Company
The Step Lively Girls burlesque troupe plays Waldron's Casino all week led by Shorty McAllister Maude Heath and Harry T Shannon with Dobson a celebrated black character artist. The cast also includes Dick Knowles Tillie Cox Ruby Cline and Mae White plus a double quartet of male vocalists and a chorus of pretty girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Step Lively Girls
Waldron’s
Shorty
McAllister
Maude Heath
Harry T. Shannon
Dobson
Dick Knowles
Tillie Cox
Ruby Cline
Mae White
Tremont Theatre Season Opens With Miss
At Tremont Theatre the second month begins with a new program featuring Miss first name in a staged lineup. The article notes a bright welcome, light fare, and a promise of yet another refined showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Theatre
Springtime shines with an excellent cast
Frank McIntyre leads an outstanding lineup in a flawless production. The cast includes Wilmuth Merkyl Ethel Pettit Harrison Brock bank Zoe Barnett Frank Doane and Mae Hennessy delivering a polished performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank McIintyre
Mr. McIntyre
Wilmuth Merkyl
Ethel Pettit
Harrison Brockbank
Zoe Barnett
Frank Doane
Mae Hennessy
Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Ad
Buffalo mother of four, after three years of female trouble and back pain, reports relief from using Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She credits two weeks for notable improvement and eventual full recovery, urging others to try it.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
B. B. Zielinska
Waltz Ave
Cuticura Soap and Ointment Promote Pure Skin Routine
Substitute Cuticura For One Week And make Cuticura Soap and Ointment your everyday toilet preparations. They cleanse sluggish pores and brighten the complexion with a bath. Apply the ointment five minutes to pimples redness or roughness before bathing. Free samples by return mail Cuticura Dept 22 Boston Sold everywhere.
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Dept. 22
Boston
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