Boston Theatres Show Busy Winter for Audiences
Severalhouses report strong crowds with My Friend From India at the Park praised for clever farce. The Sign of the Cross ends this week at the Museum while The War of Wealth closes next Saturday at the Boston Theatre. Andrew Held and Evans and Hoey return Jan 25 for a farewell Boston engagement at the Park.
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India
Boston Theatre
Anna Held
Evans and Hoey
the Park
Miss Held
Boston
Brian Spern
Messrs. Stange and
Edwards
Broadway Theatre
New York
Messrs. Whitney & Moore
Arthur Bouchier
Violet Vanbrugh
Barnet
Sloane
Messrs
Klaw & Erlanger
Rosemary
John Drew
Maud Adams
Hollis
Beerbohm Tree
Keith
Tremont Street
Park Street
Genee
Castle Square
Wallace
Rochegrosse
Babylon
Charley
Columbia
Chauncey Olcott
Clare
Francis Wilson
Erten
Howard Atheneum
Sam Devere
Howarda
Devere
Boggeseus
Smith and Champion
Earl Sisters
Flynn
Walker
Mazuz
Mazett
Gus Hill
New Grand Theatre
Lettie le Vyne
West Newton Street
Grace Winsted
Brooklyn
Professor Lemoyne
London
Eng
Lalloo
Austin & Stone’s
Colonel Stone
Rosa
Walter Wenthworth
Nickleodeon Museum and Theatre
William A. Brady
Jeannie Yeamans
Grand Opera House
Sam T. Jack
Palace Theatre
Senate debate over Sanguilly case condemns Cuban prisons
Senator Call of Florida denounces Cuban jails as stained with blood of American citizens. He cites Govin case and a Havana letter alleging Govin was tied to a tree and chopped to pieces. He urges quick passage of a joint resolution demanding Sanguilly's immediate discharge and release.
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Washington
Senate
Call
Dem
Florida
Julio Sanguilly
Havana
State Department
Charles Govin
Lee
Gavin
Cabanas Fortress
United States
Mr. Call
Cuba
Cabanas
Morro Castle
Sanguilly
Chelsea Aldermen Battle Over Recount and Resignation
At Chelsea 1897 session a petition by Harry D. Smith seeks unseating Gorham H. Tilton from Ward 3 after a disputed recount. Tilton briefly resigned then chose to stay. Board votes to recount with Smith present. John B. Moran of Boston barred from the recount.
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Chelsea
Board of Aldermen
Harry D. Smith
Ward
Gorham H. Tilton
Smith
Board of Registrars of Voters
Tilton
Hoag
Webber
Alderman Tilton
T Tilton
John B
Supreme Court Sustains Lemery v Boston and Maine
The Supreme Court in a majority opinion sustains the plaintiff George Lemery’s exceptions in a damages suit against Boston and Maine Railroad for personal injuries. Lemery lost an arm while riding a train in Charlestown.
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Supreme Court
George Lemery
Boston & Maine Railroad Company
Charlestown
Believes Cubans Will Win Says Go mez Report
Arthur B. Jack, a Virginia resident and wartime correspondent, arrived home from Cuba. He reports Cuban troops have food though artillery remains a worry, plentiful small arms and dynamite for mines and rail strikes, and asserts Maceo is dead. He believes the Cubans will win their struggle.
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Baltimore
Arthur B. Jack
Gomez
Cuba
Virginia
Maceo
Jack
Filibusteres to Cuba Missing on No Name Key
Two filibusters landed by the Three Friends on No Name Key were eaten by snakes and one swallowed by an alligator. After landing the cargo they searched for Cubans, who were absent when the ship anchored. Cuban officers from Jacksonville recovered the thirty tons of arms and ammunition and prepared to return them.
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Key West
Fla
No Name Key
Cuba
No Name’ Key
Jacksonville
Cure Nervous Dyspepsia with Stuart's Tablets Experience from Indianapolis
An Indianapolis man reports cure from nervous dyspepsia using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after years of failure with other remedies. The testimonial claims improved flesh, sleep, and overall health, noting the medicine treats sour stomach gas loss of appetite and heartburn.
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Stuart
A. W. Sharper
No. 61
Prospect St
Indianapolis
Ind
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
West End strike discussed at Prospect Union Cambridge
The Prospect Union in Cambridge heard Conductor Howard of the Conductors Motormen and Drivers Union speak on the West End strike. Discussion covered prestrike issues, the failure of the agreement, and claims of fabrications by President Little while noting the conference committee’s Dec 31 postponement vote.
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PALAC
West End
Prospect Union
Cambridge
Howard
Supreme Council of the Conductors
Motormen’s and Drivers’ Union
R. T. Ely
Martelli
Little
Walter Calley
Mr. Howard
Second annual Knights of Columbus ball in South Boston
The South Boston Council No. 78 Knights of Columbus held its second annual ball at Bethesda Hall with a 9 o'clock march led by Grand Knight and Mrs. Thomas H. Devlin. About 150 couples attended, and a reception beforehand featured a 55-member committee chaired by Knight Timothy J. Kenney.
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South
William J. McDermott
Daniel G. Slattery
P. B. Corbett
J. F. Falvey
Benjamin F. O’neil
Wires
Thomas W. Flood
F. W. Lyons
John F. Buckley, Jr
John J. Dr
John M. Shea
Thomas F. Phillips
P. A. Carroll
E. G. Mullen
John J. Connell
George Wirth
John T
E. J. Erwin
J. J. Greene
Joseph L. Hicky
R. J. Gallivan
John T. Kaler
L. A. Dowd
Cc. F. Farren
Nuns Die in Fire at Quebec Convent
A convent school in Lake St. John Quebec was destroyed by fire. Mother Depositaires and several nuns are missing and believed to have perished. About 100 inmates were present, many away for holidays. seven sisters died. Survivors are housed in local hotels and private homes.
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Roberval
Lake St. John
Que
Mother Depositaire
Rpnger
Election Officers Paid For Runoff and General Elections
Election officers were paid yesterday at the city treasurer's office. The payout covers both elections this year, totaling 23 92 workers in November and December and requiring at least 21 381 dollars to complete all payments.
Italian highwaymen sentenced for Robbery in Greenville
In Providence a court sentenced three Italian highwaymen G Lui Lenardo Pietro Marcello and Luca Mari for the robbery of Dr Eddy of Greenville They each received fifteen years imprisonment.
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Providence
R. I
Jan
Lui Lenardo
Pietro Marcello
Luca Marinello
Dr. Eddy
Greenville
R. Il
Albany Centennial Observed With State Ball In Armory
Albany marked the centennial of the State capital with exercises led by Lt Gov Avord Chauncey Depew delivered the historical address before about 5900 attendees. Letters from ex Governor Marton President Cleveland and President-elect McKinley were read. A state ball at the armory closed the day’s events.
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Albany
O'Grady
T. M. A. Burke
Cer
Black
Marton
Cleveland
McKinley
New York
Great Republic
Thomas G. Alvord
Syracuse
Chauncey M. Depew
W. H. McElroy
William Deane
Armory
Reform the Civil Service in New York Governor Seeks Flexible System
Governor Black's first message to the Legislature supports civil service but urges reforms to ease spoilsman pressure on exams and the eligible list. He argues for practical, common sense approaches and notes discretion for appointing power should persist beyond rigid marking. He promises prompt executive approval for legislature action.
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Albany
N. Y
Copper Day Sparks Broad Copper Stock Boom
Copper shares led the market with Calumet & Hecla rising to 345, Boston & Montana to 98 1 2, Quincy to 124 1 2, and Tamarack to 101 1 2 as demand grows. The writer predicts substantial future gains and urges shifting into copper stocks while noting Atlantic and Osceola trends and a dip in Delaware & Hudson dividends.
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Calumet & Hecla
Facile Princeps
Boston & Montana
Quincey
Scrip
Tamarack
Osceola
Kearsarge
Tamarack, Jr
Stock Exchange
Boston
Campania
Atchison Common
Atchison
Union Pacific
Reading
Northern Pacific
Calumet
Quincy
Atlantic
Butte
Davis
Montana
Tecumseh
Centennial
New York
Delaware & Hudson
Pinkham
Hartford Assembly Opens With Spending Censure
The General Assembly convened in Hartford and faced a treasury in poor condition. The Governor urged immediate retrenchment and ended gratuities to members, criticizing past reckless public spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
General Assembly
New Hampshire Solons Open 101st Legislative Session
Concord January 6 The Governor and council administered the oath of office to members and both branches completed their organization as the 101st New Hampshire General Court opened forenoon proceedings.
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Concord
N. H
New Hampshire
Maine Legislature Convenes In 58th Session
Augusta Mo Jan 6 The fifty eighth Maine Legislature formally organized with Governor Cleaves administering oaths. House and Senate elected officers nominated in last night’s Republican caucus without opposition. Governor elect Powers to be inaugurated and new state officers chosen tomorrow.
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Augusta
Maine
Cleaves
House
Senate
Coal Club Elects Officers At Savoy Hotel Meeting
The South Middlesex Coal Club held a meeting at the Savoy Hotel with about thirty members present. Charles H. Jones of Natick was president and presided as officers were elected: president C. H. Jones, vice-president J. H. Nason, secretary and treasurer W. H. Chanery. Presidents and secretaries from nearby coal clubs attended.
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South Middlesex Coal Club
Savoy Hotel
Charles H. Jones
Natick
C. H. Jones
J. H. Nason
W. H. Chanery
Site Valley Suburban Coal Club
South Worcester Coal Club
Chelsea Hibernians Install Division 10 Officers at Gala
Division 10 A O H in Chelsea held a gala event as County President W J Cronan installed the newly elected officers. Patrick Cronin became president with James Collins as vice president and Patrick O Donovan as recording secretary, among others.
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Chelsea Hibernians
W. J. Cronan
Chelsea
Patrick Cronin
James Collins
Patrick O'Donovan
John Daly
M. V. O'Regan
John Kearney
Peter O’brien
Messrs
James Lanny
D. C
Bids Opened for Blackinton School Yard Paving
Bids were opened at 4 o clock yesterday for grading and paving the Blackinton School yard at Leyden and Blackinton streets Orient Heights East Boston district Boston. All bids rejected except the three lowest. John F. O'Brien $4463 H & D Burnett $4495 Pierce F Lonergan & Co $4439.
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Blackinton
Leyden and
Blackinton Streets
Orient Heights
East Boston
Boston
John F. O’brien
H. & D. Burnett
Pierce F. Lonergan & Co
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Lew Jane Bloom
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Hilda Frank Thomas
Barry
Arthur and
Annie Duran
Kid St. Onge
Boston Museum
Wilson Barrett
Siigon
CROSS
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Empire Theatre
Clio
Canfield
Carleton
Stewart
Gillin
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Zee
Maritana
Ustin& Stone
K &S Bostons
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Stoddard
Old England
Yellowstone Park
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Jennie Yweamuans
Michael Strogof
Nickelodeon Museum and Theatre
Hanover St
Arizona
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Jessie Allyne
Camellia
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Gertie Forrester
Irene Shannon
Fred Hart
Louise Hanson
Thos. Gilmore
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Burke Bros
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Amelita Sisters
Adwission
Nickel
Columbia Theatre
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Norwalk
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Pullman
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U. S
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Canal St
Boston Stock Exchange
Cijirk&s Y
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Colorado Mining Stock Exchange
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Washington St
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Insley
A. O
Medora R. Crosby
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Old Corner Bookstore
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Boston University Law School
Law School
Ashburton Place
Justice Holmes
Somerset St
Edmund H. Bennett
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