New Boston Theatre Scene Highlights Weekly
Boston theatres present a busy schedule with Castle Square and Hollis Street shows. Rupert of Hentzau and In Darkest Russia headline, Olga Nethypole and Mrs. Lestie Carter debut in New York engagements, Emil Sauer to play piano, and performances by Millie James and Annie Russell in Catherine. John Drew, Mrs. Fiske, The Old Homestead, and By the Sad Sea Waves advance, plus IsIe of Champagne and Hogan's Alley listed among upcoming acts. Burlesque and new acts by European Sensation Burlesquers premiere at Howard, with Jim Thornton and Alice Atherton top-liners at Keith's.
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Castle Square
Russia
Rupert of
New York
Wallack’s
Catherine
Jonn E. Kellerd
Satan
John Drew
Hollis Street
Mr. Drew
Lnion
Boston
W. J. le Moyne
EF. L. Snader
Bowdoin Square
Mr. Snader
J. H. Gilmour
Johnson
William Gillette
Grand Opera House
Isle of Champagne
Frank Deshen
King Pommery
Ida Mulle
Hogan’s Alley
the Yellow Kid
Columbia
The
Howard
Jim Thornton
Alice Atherton
Keith
Milton
Dolly Nobles
Ators
Fred Curran
Austin & Stone
Astors Plan Lavish Ball To Outshine Vanderbilt Soiree
There is intense social rivalry between the Astors and the Vanderbilts as the Astor residence hosts a ball tomorrow night to surpass the Vanderbilt event. The house will feature palms, giant ferns, tropical foliage, marble columns, and lavish cut flowers in silver and Sevres vases. Rich American beauties and delicate potted plants will decorate the rooms and salons.
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New York
Astors
Vanderbilts
Massachusetts Tops in Crime Figures in Census Report
The census shows Massachusetts as the third most wicked division, with 2835 prisoners per million. Officials note many inmates are imprisoned for drunkenness or offenses against property, reflecting city density and social factors in the Bay State.
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Massachusetts
New York
America
Arizona
Nevada
United States
Bay State
Union
Mr. Austin
Boston
Saccarappa
Maine
Frederick G. Pettigrove
General Superintendent of Prisons
City unions set plans for Boston College reunion
At a Musicians' Union meeting M E Hobbs was named master workman. The Young Men's Association of Boston College met to organize its annual reunion on Feb 13 at Paul Revere Hall. Events include Father Fargis lecture Feb 10, concert and bowling Mar 1, whist party Apr 6, Father Gasson lecture May 3, and a May 3 concert. Regular opening night is Jan 28 with a concert and collation. The March 4 annual retreat is announced.
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T. A
K. of L
Musicians’ Union
Eliot Street
M. E. Hobbs
Young Men’s Association of
Boston College
East Newton Street
Paul Revere Hall
Mechanics’ Building
Magiff
John B. Dore
John A. Brett
J. D. Brennan
Father Fargis
Father Gasson
S. J
Col Brewer in Boston for two day Salvation Army visit
Lieutenant Colonel William Brewer longtime Salvation Army New England commander will be in Boston today and tomorrow as guest of Colonel Cozens. The Army has a hall at 88 Washington street where Brewer will lead opening services at 8 oclock tomorrow. Mr and Mrs Thomas F Galvin return to their Victoria apartments after a pleasant tour to New York and Washington.
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William Brewer
Salvation Army
New England
Boston
Cozens
New Eingland
Washington Street
Brewer
T. F. Galvin
Thomas F. Galvin
New York
Washington
the Victoria
Fragmented OCR Note Overflows in Local Paper
A partial OCR fragment provides unclear text about edition details and page content, lacking coherent events or named entities to anchor a fuller summary. The readable bits hint at a page header or ad snippet but do not form a complete item or report.
Removal of Wiraffic Enlargement Shifts Boston Transit
A city notice states that a ward or district project titled Wiraffic Enlargement is removed from Boston transit plans. Officials caution residents about changes to traffic flow and advise monitoring official updates for impacted routes and timelines.
Fight Alone Socialists hold Massachusetts state convention in Boston
The Social Democratic party of Massachusetts held a lively convention at Homestead Hall Boston with thirty delegates from twenty branches. Resolutions condemned court power over editors, required resignations for candidates, opposed a larger US standing army, backed unions and decided to field candidates only as Socialists. New State committee members include J C Chase and James Carey among others.
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Social Democratic Party of
Massachusetts
Haverhill
Homestead Hall
Washington Street
John C. Chase
James F. Carey
Louis M. Secate
Congress
United States
State Committee
Boston
A. Konikow
Margaret Haile
Morris Jones
Henry Khrisman
James Sweeney
J. C. Chase
James I.’. Carey
Louis M. Scates
EK. A. Simson
Lynn
Charles Lowell
Whitman
Winfield P. Porter
Newburyport
Municipal ownership debated at Forum by ex mayor Perry
Large Forum attendance heard ex mayor Perry of Somerville defend municipal ownership of water, railways, telegraph and gas against private monopolies. He cited Glasgow profits, warned against blackmailing callousness, and praised public parks and affordable urban concerts for the common good.
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Perry
Somerville
Boston
Telephone Corporation
Glasgow
Tremont Temple
Music Hall
Quincy
No Trial for Knowlton Board Refuses Reopening Case
The board of police commissioners refused to reopen the case of ex policeman Clarence F. Knowlton who was recently discharged from the force. The decision ends any further inquiries into the matter.
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Board of Police Commissioners
Clarence F. Knowlton
Help for Marlboro Strikers and City Contract Reforms
The Building Trades Council pressed Mayor Quincy on hiring non-union painters for ferry boats and received a reply opposing non-union labor. He instructed city departments to include a clause enforcing union conditions in all contracts. Resolutions urged the Common Council to create a separate Building Construction Department. Trade tensions led to orders for housesmiths and wire workers to affiliate with their unions.
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Building Trades Council
Quincy
Common Council
Union debates freight handlers amalgamation at Wells Memorial
United Freight Handlers Union 6527 A F of L held a meeting yesterday at the Wells Memorial to discuss uniting all freight handlers unions. Debate was postponed to a mass meeting. Elected officers include Patrick Driscoll president James Donovan vice president Jeremiah Mahoney financial secretary Richard Sullivan assistant financial secretary Michael Casey treasurer John Buckley guide Timothy Lyons sergeant at arms Alex Stewart trustee.
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A. F. of Labor
Wells Memorial
Patrick Driscoll
James Donovan
Jeremiah Mahoney
Richard Sullivan
Michael Casey
John Buckley
Timothy Lyons
Alex Stewart
Helping Marlboro Strikers Fund Drive Report
The Central Labor Union committee collecting aid for Marlboro strike workers, led by Jonas Weener, listed received sums from multiple trades including Brewers Union, Bartenders, Cigarmakers, Bottlers and Drivers, Freight Handlers, Park Department, Tile Savers, Boiler Makers, Hoisting Engineers, Barbers, Stereotypers, and others totaling modest contributions across diverse local unions and departments.
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Central Labor Union
Park Department
Water Department Workers Union Officers Elected
Water Department Workers Union 6356 of the A F of L elected J W Hurley as president Michael Farrell as vice president Lawrence Murphy as recording secretary John Sheehan as financial secretary William J Trainor as treasurer Michael McCarthy as sergeant at arms Edward Pine as guide The meeting was addressed by Jonas Weener of the Central Labor Union and Philip M Byrne of Marlboro on behalf of the shoe strikers.
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Water Department Workers’ Union
A. F. of
J. W. Hurley
Michael Farrell
Lawrence Murphy
John Sheehan
William J. Trainor
Michael McCarthy
Edward Pine
Jonas Weener
Central Labor Union
Philip M. Byrne
Marlboro
Bottlers and Drivers Union Elects Officers
Bottlers and Drivers Union No. 122 elected John Dowd as president J J McCarthy as vice president Peter J Weber recording secretary and business agent Maurice A Walsh financial secretary Jacob Nanman treasurer Thomas F Cody sergeant at arms and trustees William Kohler Edward Welch Philip Buckley delegates to C L Nan man P Broderick J McCarthy P J Weber M A Walsh delegates to C L Weener and P M Byrne on Marlboro shop strikers action were addressed and $50 was voted in response.
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Bottlers’ and Drivers’ Union No. 122
John Dowd
J. J. McCarthy
Peter J. Weber
Maurice A. Walsh
Jacob Nanman
Thomas F. Cody
William Kohler
Edward Welch
Philip Buckley
J. Nanman
P. Broderick
P. J. Weber
M. A. Walsh
C. L
Book and Job Branch Elected Trade Officers
The print ing trade book and job branch chose W. L. Holland as chairman C. W. Usher as vice chair man M. W. Haverty as secretary Charles Tenary as treasurer and George Stevens as sergeant at arms for the group.
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The
Printing Trade
W. L. Holland
C. W. Usher
M. W. Haverty
Charles Tenary
George Stevens
Pillsbury Plays 25-Game Simul Wins 24 of 25
Pillsbury, chess champion, faced twenty five opponents at the Deutscher Club in Milwaukee on January 8. He won all but one game in the simultaneous exhibition, a remarkable display of skill and stamina.
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Milwaukee
Deutscher Club
Harry N. Pillsbury
United States
Albert Geiger Sails for Egypt After Real Estate Ventures
Town’s best known figure, Albert Geiger, has pursued several real estate ventures over the past year, including the Maverick House in East Boston. He departed last week for a vacation, sailing Wednesday on the Fuerst Bismarck to spend three months in Egypt.
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Albert Geiger
Maverick House
Boston
Fuerst Bismarck
Ekgypt
Fire Marshal Whitcomb Improves After Holiday Trip
Fire Marshal Charles W. Whitcomb is at his desk this morning in improved health. He returned last week from his stock farm in Stratham New Hampshire. His family is staying in apartments at the Charlesgate on Beacon Street and they have enjoyed a holiday trip together.
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Charles W. Whitcomb
Stratham
N. H
Charlesgate
Beacon Street
Notice to Holders of Butte Montana and Arcadian
A 1899 investment note touts the copper mines Butte Montana Arcadian as poised for consolidation gains. It asserts rising prices will hold, urges holders to retain shares, and forecasts substantial future profits despite market skeptics. The writer claims ongoing plans will lift Butte Montana Arcadian and related stocks well beyond current levels.
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Butte, Montana
Arcadian
Butte
Montana
Stock Exchange
Lake Shore
New York Central
Boston
Calumet
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Saac B. Rich
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Madge Lessing
Wmaid
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Dilmore & Leonard
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Knowlton
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Laune
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