Theatre Gossip and Upcoming Boston Stage Premieres
The Boston theater page highlights Miss Walsh at Park Theatre in The Woman in the Case, Fiona May at Colonial, and Charles Frohman presenting her in London later. It also notes Nat M. Wills at Globe, Lew Dockstader at Majestic, Merry Maidens, John Drew, and Debuts of Faust at Bowdoin, and various vaudeville and concert items across major houses with dates in January.
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Phe Walsh
Park Theatre
Clyde
Miss Walsh
Bronson Howard
Margaret Rolfe
New York
Fiona May
Colonial Theatre
Charles Frohman
Boston
London
Daly’s Theatre
William Gillette
Wonderland
Lawrence McCarty
John Drew
de Lancey
Margaret Dale
The
Globe
Nat M. Wills
Duluth
Grand Opera House
Theodore Kremer
Keith
al Filson
Lee Erroll
Julian D. Eltinge
Cadets’ Theatricals
Hickey
Nelson
Glincerettis
Luigi del Oro
Castle Square
Faust
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Miss Hunt
Marguerite
Robert Emmet
Carlotta
the Howard
John H. Perry
Cuticura Heals Severe Foot Injury After Years of Pain
John M. Lloyd of Alliance Ohio credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with healing his severely damaged foot after four years of agony. He describes initial failures by doctors and later rapid improvement, noting costs far less than prior medical bills and urging others to write for information. Publication dated June 27 1905.
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John M. Lloyd
S. Arch Ave
Alliance
Ohio
Otter D & Chem. Corp
Sole Props
Boston
Dow
Bernhardt to Appear in Boston for Two Weeks
Mme Bernhardt arrives with her company for a two week Boston Theatre engagement starting Monday January 15. The repertoire mirrors New York performances and includes the actress private car Pilgrim once owned by W K Vanderbilt. Mail orders have flooded in, with box office sales starting at 9 am Monday.
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Boston
Sarah Bernhardt
Boston Theatre
New York
Metropolis
Mme. Bernhardt
W. K. Vanderbilt
East Boston High Five rout West Roxbury 33 to 1
Fast Boston High opened league play with a 33 to 1 win over West Roxbury. Crowley starred with nine floor baskets and one after a foul, while Cahill played well despite heavy defense by Lennon. East Boston second team also defeated West Roxbury second, 10 to 3.
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Fast Boston High
West Roxbury High
Crowley
Cahill
Lennon
East Boston
West Roxbury
Oui
Coke
R. B
Bagnell
Wrenn Pgs
Howland Spurl
Sepigus Orb
Erates l. F
Leonard Thescore
W. R. HL
Sullivan
O'Rourke
Heath
Spencer
Bigelow
Mountain Lions Injure Roosevelt Guide in Yellowstone
Helena Mont Jan 5 Jack Goff Roosevelt's guide on the Colorado hunting trip last spring engaged two mountain lions in Yellowstone Park. He was badly hurt yet not seriously injured.
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Helena
Mont
Jack’’ Goff
Roosevelt
Colorado
Yellowstone Park
Cornell oarsmen Row in January on Cayuga Inlet
In Ithaca New York on January 6 Cornell conducted winter rowing as 47 degree weather and a warm south wind allowed Courtney the coach to put candidates through nearly two hours of practice on Cayuga Inlet. The sessions will continue while weather permits.
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Ithaca
N. Y
Cornell
Courtney
Cayuga Inlet
Removal of George H Chapin to New South Building
George H Chapin proprietor of the Chapin Farm Agency and publisher of the New England Illustrated and Iflealth Resorts has moved his office from the Herald building after more than 30 years to rooms 429 and 430 in the Old South building. He reports the past season as the most successful in high class country property sales and anticipates an even better 1906 season. His illustrated farm catalogue is mailed free to all applicants.
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George H. Chapin
Chapin Farm Agency
The
New England Illustrated
Iflealth Resorts
Herald
Old South
Chapin
Illustrated Farm
Dr Agnew Catarrhal Powder Endorsed by Actors Singers
Al Emmett Foster of New York City proclaims Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder a wonderful remedy for actors, singers, and public speakers. He and his wife tried many remedies but found none equal for quick action, calling it a wonder worker. 25.
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Agnew
Emmett Foster
New York City
Gardner presses for 20 round title bout with O'Brien
George Gardner of Lowell moves to meet champion Jacek O'Brien in a 20 round fight for the title with a $5000 side bet to be posted when forfeits are posted. Gardner argues he deserves first crack after losing the light heavyweight crown to Fitz Simmons and cites past results against Hart. O'Brien says he will consider the challenge and prefers a substantial purse to guarantee terms.
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George Gardner
Lowell
Jacek O'Brien
O’brien
Gardner
Fitzsimmons
Bob
O'Brien
Hart
Louisville
George
Boston
Harvard Hockey Schedule and Class Captains Named
Harvard released a revised hockey schedule with dates in January and February for Cambridge games and away appearances in New York. Class captains elected include 1906 HI L Warren 1907 HL W Nichols 1908 C W Burton. Class games run January 16 sophomores versus freshmen January 18 juniors versus seniors January 20 winners face for the class championship.
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Cambridge
HI. L. Warren
HL. W. Nichols
C. W. Burton
Rival Collector Arrest Highlights Local Waste Paper Feud
Police say John K. Coffey aged 45 of 6 Waverley Street Everet t was arrested for larceny of three burlap bags valued at 38 dollars. Coffey allegedly visited De Vito job sites, taking rival’s bags loaded with paper amid a heated local rivalry.
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John K. Coffey
Waverley Street
Everett
Caffey
John A. de Vito
de Vito
Brown A Hard Hitter joins Boston as catcher
West Newton Penn born Sam Brown, about 25, now catcher for the Boston club. Through Grove City College it led to pro baseball with Birmingham in 1908, Toledo later, and a notable 1904 season. A left field hitter with speed and strong base throws, Brown is described as a solid addition with extra base capability.
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Columbus
West Newton
Penn
Sam Brown
Boston
Grove City College
Birmingham
Toledo
Ed Grillo
Charley Strohel
Clymer
Brown
George Yeager
Dorchester High Beats BU Second Five 22 to 15 in Dorchester
Dorchester High defeated Boston University second five 22 to 15 after a 12 to 12 halftime. Captain Regnier injected three new players post intermission to boost Dorchester. Dorchester Highs won the earlier game against the All-Stars 21 to 3.
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Dorchester High
Boston University
Dorchester
Capiion Regnier
Epgoping Lo Fee
Cates
Cbs Cessee Nes R. B
Kimball Gallagher
Clark
R. F
Hendrick Povsai
Tic Wir
Coss Ceessis Aseegevese
Morlen Moulton
Riley
Williams Ros Minot
Niclus Ecaa Enemas
Cahill
B. U
Hoernle
Peyser
Lewis
Moulton
Williams
Hendricks
Kimball
Linnehan
Fisher
Kenney Wins Over Cornell in 12-Round Victory
Frank Kenney of this city defeated Willie Cornell of Lowell after 12 rounds at the Unity Social and Athletic Club. The twelfth round was the fastest, with Kenney landing a right on Cornell's forehead sending him to his knees. Cornell rose but collapsed again, Kenney then controlled the bout to a clinch as his strength waned. Snowball and Kid Windle drew after six rounds. John A Sullivan defeated Joe Percenti in six. Aleck Martin faced Owen Kelley for one round.
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Lawrence
Jan
Frank Kenney
Willie Cornell
Lowell
Unity Social and Athletic Club
Kenney
Snowball
Kid Windle
John A. Sullivan
Joe Percenti
Aleck Martin
Owen Kelley
Young Corbett Shy About Weight Talks
Los Angeles Jan 5 Young Corbett dislikes Santa Monica training quarters and the canyon road. Willie Rothwell endures hardship, training at Ascot Park and sparring fat wrestler Lewis to prepare for his bout with Laurelio Herrera. Rothwell resists questions about his weight while Jimmy Rothwell pushes Willie to work harder for the Bakersfield tornado.
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Young Corbett
Los Angeles
Santa Monica
Willie Rothwell
Ascot Park
Lewis
Aurelio Herrera
Rothwell
Jimmy Rothwell
Brother Willie
Bakersfield Tornado
Jimmy Briggs Forced To Go Without Boat
In New York on January 5 a crowd missed Briggs of Boston due to a match-maker failure to find a challenger for tonight. He will appear next Friday with a capable opponent. Joe Jeanette to meet Jack Johnson January 15. Portland Maine set for Kid Pantz vs Fred Sidney 15 rounds as grudge match. Pantz recent win boosts champs prospects. Star preliminaries planned for a strong card at the Auditorium.
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New York
Jimmy Briggs
Boston
Sharkey A. C
Jack Johnson
Joe Jeanette
Philadelphia
Quaker City
Auditorium
Portland
Kid Pantz
Fred Sidney
Pantz
Arthur Cote
Stoneham Man Killed by Haverhill Express
Reading January 5 Fred Chapman about 20 of Stoneham was killed at the Reading station by the Haverhill express just before 10 this morning He ran across the tracks heard the train but could not brake himself and struck the driving wheels He died within minutes at the station room
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Reading
Fred Chapman
Stoneham
Haverhill Express
Chapman
New Charter Proposals For Cambridge City Government
The Good Government League of Cambridge drafts a sweeping charter with annual elections on the Tuesday after the second Monday in March. The Mayor would serve two years, aldermen alternately five and six for two-year terms, and city officers elected by precincts without primaries. Veto power over School Board expenditures would rest with the Mayor. Unpaid five-member boards would govern health and charity and the park. An expanded public works department would include city engineer duties, with a Mayor-appointed superintendent.
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Cambridge
Good Government League of
Sortwell
J. H. Beale, Jr
Board of Aldermen
Department of Health and Charity
Civil Service
Department of Public Works
Water Board
Department of Buildings and Wires
Department of Police and Fire Department
Officers Installed for Division 72 A. O. H.
The installation of Division 72 A. O. H. officers was held last evening in Phenix Hall at 724 Washington Street. Captain John Dillon of Suffolk County officiated with county officers assisting. New leaders for the coming year include President M John Quill, Vice-President Peter Ward, Recording Secretary Edward Torpy, Financial Secretary Dennis J Coleman, and Treasurer W J Cotter.
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Division 72
Phenix
Ireland Eyes Future as Liberals and Irish Unite
London Jan 5 Ireland in the current election fight faces a delicate issue. Conservatives press home rule fears to split Liberal voters while Liberal and Irish leaders appear to have tacitly agreed to defeat Conservative tactics. Michael Davitt proclaims Ireland in angelic political calm across 78 of 102 constituencies. John Morley says home rule unlikely in next Parliament and favors an elective Irish body under imperial Parliament.
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London
Ireland
Michael Davitt
St. Helen‘s
John Morley
India
Arbroath
Scotland
Alderman Bromberg Explains Vote on Italian Cemetery
Alderman RE J Bromberg defended his vote approving a bill to permit an Italian cemetery in the Mount Hope district saying he believed the parcel lay between Mount Hope and Calvary cemeteries and that Italians should have equal rights. He now questions his assumption and may seek revocation of the license or he will lead a committee to petition the mayor.
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Mount Hope
Calvary
RE. J. Bromberg
Bromberg
Williams
First Mate Wounded After Sea Gale Brings Poole Tow In
Four masted schooner Benjamin E F Poole from Portland to Baltimore towed into Nantasket roads by tug Charles T Gallagher after a gale. Nathan E F Blake the first mate suffered severe scalp wounds and head injury, taken to Relief Hospital.
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Nathan EF. Blake
Benjamin EF. Poole
Portland
Baltimore
Nantasket Roads
Charles T. Gallagher
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