LOMASNEY BILL DETAILS HUBS FINANCES AND EMPLOYEE TERMS
The proposed measure outlines salaries for collector, bond, auditors and treasurer, all appointed and removable by the controller. It requires controller certified appropriations before contracts, sworn price verifications for purchases, and sworn interrogations for claimants. It sets semi monthly and quarterly accounting, names the controller as Board of Sinking Fund chair, allows transfers without civil service exams, and takes effect January 4 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of
Sinking Fund Commissioners
Treasury Department
Wonderful Cure by Cuticura Remedies Proven
A patient reports eruption on chest and body cleared by Cuticura treatment. After a relapse months later, continued use led to lasting cure with several bottles of Resolvent and soaps. Emma E. Liscomb Iowa praises Cuticura for eczema relief seen in a neighbor’s child and endorses the remedies for skin diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma E
Liscomb
Iowa
Pitter & Chem. Corp
Boston
Old Songs Benefit by Grand Army of the Republic
Tremont Temple hosts opening night for two old song concerts under Massachusetts G A R aegis to aid the general fund. 80 veterans sing along with a large audience as soloists and ensembles perform era pieces and the Battle Hymn, with a closing America.
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The
Daughters of Veterans
General Fund
Adah Campbell Hussey
James Bartlett
Lester M. Bartlett
D. M. Babcock
George R. Clark
Albion
Corinthian
Harvard Quartet
Schubert
Howard M. Dow
Margaret Langtry
Marion A. Stickney
Virginia T. Stickney
Evangeline R. Bridge
John M. Flockton
Iegan
William M. Olin
Grand Army Chorus
Julia Ward Howe
Lincoln
Boston
America
Charlestown Veteran Firemen’s Grand Ball Delightful Night
About 300 members and friends attended the Charlestown Volunteer Veteran Firemen's Association grand ball at Monument Hall. A concert ran from 8 to 9, followed by dancing that continued into the early hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestown
James Lavine Arrested in Pittsfield Forgery Case
Adams dated report states James Lavine, 20, who escaped from the Pittsfield jail last summer, was arrested in Pittsfield this afternoon on a charge of forging the endorsement of a check for a small amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
James Lavine
Pittsfield
Theatre Gossip Prominent Boston Shows Dominate Tremont
The Boston theatre scene features Marie Cahill with Molly Moonshine at Tremont Theatre drawing packed houses amid strong reviews. Parisian and London linked casts appear at Hollis Street and the Boston Theatre, including Veronique with Ruth Vincent and George Edwardes company, while other venues showcase Wonderland, Clarice, and The Woman in the Case. A busy slate continues with Babes in the Wood, The Heart of a Sparrow, and Irish plays at Colonial Theatre, plus dance and vaudeville acts at Keith’s, Globe, and Palace venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Cahill
Boston
Tremont Theatre
Miss Cahill
Tremont
William Collier
Hollis Street Theatre
Collier
New England
George Edwardes
London
Ruth Vincent
the Majestic
Bessie Wynn
Lotta Faust
Sam Chip
The
Beauty Chorus
Rollo
Laughing Horse
William Gillette
Clarice
Colonial Theatre
Miss Allen
Clyde Fitch
Mars
Empire Stock Company
Shenandoah
Fred Walton
Adelaide Herrmann
Herrmann
Keith's
Mme. Herrmann
Rose Wentworth
Keith
Charles Frohman
Criterion Theatre
New York
Mr. Collier
Park Theatre
Castle Square
Sardou
Rufus Rastus
Globe
George Evans
Owen Davis
Grand Opera House
Coon Hollow
Bowdoin Square
N. S. Wood
Howard
Columbia
Apdale
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Powell
Eighteenty Years Old Catarrh Cured by Dr Agnew Powder
An old man reports curing decades of catarrh with Dr Agnew’s catarribal powder. The ad urges readers to seek stronger proof and asks for testimonials, claiming relief in ten minutes and presenting a glowing statement from George Lewis of Shamokin Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
George Lewis
Shamokin
Bernhardt Presents Her Version of Adrienne Lecouvreur in Boston
Mme Bernhardt staged her own take on Adrienne Lecouvreur at the Boston Theatre, altering characters and emphasizing Adrienne while reducing Saxe. The act progression follows Paris era events, adding Pere Dominique and a sister, with Adrienne’s death ending the tragedy. Bernhardt’s performance drew strong notice, backed by M De Max and others. Evening show featured Hugo's Angelo with Bernhardt as Tisbe and De Max again praised in supporting roles. Tonight she returns as Sapho in the title role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme. Bernhardt
Adrienne Lecouvreur
Angelo
Boston Theatre
Boston
Adrienne Lacouvreur
Scribe
Atlantic
Mme. Modjeska
Bernhardt
Adrienne
Maurice de Saxe
Duchess de Bouillon
Maurice
Theatre Francais
Paris
Louis XV
Pere Dominique
Saxe
The
Luxembourg
M. Scribe
Mme. Bernhardat
M. de Max
Mme. Barbier
Victor Hugo
Tisbe
M. Decoeur
M. Deneubourg
Rudolfo
Catarina
Sapho
Weingartner Enthuses Great Audience at Symphony Hall
The New York Symphony Orchestra led by Walter Damrosch performed in Boston with Felix Weingartner making a celebrated debut as conductor. The program included Der Freischutz Overture Weber Symphony No 1 Schumann Symphony No 1 and Berlioz. Weingartner conducted without notes with commanding authority earning enthusiastic audience praise and a luminous Schumann interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Hall
Felix Weingartner
Munich
Seoosees Schumann
Berlioz
Boston
Kneisel Quartet
Weingartner
Indianapolis Doctor Denies Cancer Oil Discovery Link
Dr Benjamin F Bye a cancer specialist in Indianapolis denies any link between New York cancer causes and his recent discovery of an oil that cures cancer He cites that his finding was reported before the New York investigations He published a new book and will send the first edition to those afflicted upon receiving their names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Bye
Indianapolis
Ind
New York
New Hampshire Tragedy Shocks North Pembroke Farmhouse
Ayer shot himself and seven household members died in a north Pembroke farmhouse blaze. Henry Lakeman found ruins. investigators in Concord seek motive and cause. Remains removed. two more corpses may lie under scorching debris. Ayer and family linked to years on the Lakeman farm. survivors include several siblings and Mrs. Lakeman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayer
Henry Lakeman
Concord
Pembroke
Epsom
Isaac Lakeman
Lakemans
Lakeman brothers mourn deceased kin in Goffstown farm life
Albert Lakeman of Somerville reports his deceased brother Lafayette Lakeman aged about 40 years, once living on a small farm at Goffstown for about 12 years to support his wife Julia and two children Harold and Frank. He last saw him months ago and visited last September without meeting him. George Lakeman, employed at North Union station, is also a Lakeman brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lakeman
Morton Street
Somerville
George Lakeman
Cambridge Street
East Cambridge
Lafayette Lakeman
Goffstown
Manchester
Albert
Julia
Harold
Frank
Pembroke
N. HE
North Union Station
Diamond honor for A W Guptill at Colonial Club birthday
A. W. Guptill received a diamond ring from Colonial Club friends at a Tuesday banquet marking his 82nd birthday. The event featured red white and blue decor, a large center bell with a 32 insignia, and each guest given a diamond cake. William G. Waitt presented the ring. Dr. F. E. House led ceremonies. addresses were made by Dr. A. T. Davison Alderman Tilton S. Bell Thomas Leavitt and S. Howard Mildram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist Company
Dorchester
Colonial Club
Guptill
William G. Waitt
FE. KE. House
A. T. Davison
Tilton S. Bell
Thomas Leavitt
Howard Mildram
J. F. Worcester
E. H. Palmer
E. Kk. House
H. M. Cummings
Dr. J. Patterson
S. H. Mildram
Ernest ©. Schirmer
Frank EE. Fleet
EK. M. Cook
J. A. Scott
A. C. C. Hinl
Herbert B. Lang
B. K. Tice
S. Scott MacLearn
H. M. Saunders
Harry T. Doten
C. F. Kidder
B Y M C U Concert Draws Large Crowd
The Raymond String Quartet performed at the B Y M C U Union Hall last night to a large audience of union members and friends. The program featured Raymond as first violin, Anna Rabbett Elchorn as second violin, Florence Parker Hall on viola, Katherine Bersford Halliday on cello, Adelaide Louise McDonald piano, John Jewett Turner baritone, Anti nette KW Morris reader, with Carl Lamson as accompanist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Y. M. C. Union Hall
Raymond String Quartet
Marietta Sherman Raymond
Anna Rabbett Elchorn
Florence Parker Hall
Katherine Bersford Halliday
Adelaide Louise McDonald
John Jewett Turner
Antinette KW. Morris
Carl Lamson
Union
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Pfaff
Pfaff’s
Massachusetts Breweries Company
Otis St
Lomasney
Catigura
Osler
Park Square
Ganger
New Hampshire
Lst
Lakeman
Henry
Bert
Mass
George
Cambridge
Lafayette
Dunbarton, N. H
Vashti M. Alexander
Massabesh
N. H
Mary Hi. Burke
Entertainments
Herald
Molly Moonshine
Traveler
Comedienne
Diamond
A. W. Guptill
Nial
Charles Frohm
Daly’s Theatre
Eek
Viola Allen
Beautiful Queen of Magic
Yes
Sydney Grant
Emil Hoch
Jane Elton
Tyce
Jermon Dora Pelletier
Zinell and
Boutell
Toto
the Madcaps
Brazil
Walter Damrosch
Empire Re Theatre
Empire Stock Co
Lindsay Mortson
Mgr
Castle Sq
Down-Town
Winter St
Merchant of Venice
Madame Sans Gene
Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute
Ibsen
Herrick’s
Copley Sq
Hollis ST
Isaac B. Rich
Harles Frohman
Kitty
Geo. Edwardes’ London Co
Bowdoin
Casino Girls Ree
Steamboat Express
South Station
Providence
New
Plymouth Orchestra
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Ver Sane
Lawrence McCarty
VN Theatre
Mme
Sarah Bernhardt
Hurtig
Ernest Hogan
Real
Runaways
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lynn
Lyceum
Tel
Mechanics’ Building
Huntington Avenue
Boston Poultry
Pickon
Majestic Theatre
Julian Mitchell
Victor Herbert
Glen Macdonough
A Merry Company
Lotta Faust Bessie Wynn Elvin Crox
Seabrooke
Royal Italian Bandio
Mvlunigi New Century Girls
Esquer
Daly
JOY Line
Uptown
Washington St
Cor
State
B. D. Pitts
Agt
Fall River
Van’s
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