Talk on Strike at Massachusetts Republican Club Meeting
The Republican Club of Massachusetts met at 19 Milk Street with President William D. Sohier in the chair. Officers for the next year were named, reports read, and debate touched on cotton mill wages and tariff impacts amid a prolonged strike in a southern city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Milk Street
William D. Sohier
Beverly
Robert H. Gardiner
Newton
Weston K. Lewis
Swampscott
E. C. Mansfield
A. L. Devens
Elihu B. Hayes
Lynn
A. Lithgow Devens
Hamilton
Dana Malone
Greenfield
Albert D. Nason
Springfield
Josiah M. Isabell
Whitinsville
James Phillips, Jr
Fitchburg
Edward D. Hayden
Woburn
George von L. Meyer
Charles B. Tebbetts
John Read
Cambridge
Orlando E. Lewis
Winthrop
Edward Everett Hale
Boston
George A. Draper
Hopedale
William H. Bent
Taunton
Leontine Lincoln
Fall River
Mr. Sohier
New England
Callahan Letter Sparks Debate on Democratic Committee Actions
Daniel J. Gallagher argues against what he sees as unfair conduct at a January 8 meeting. He opposes Crowley’s chairmanship and supports Cooke and McNary, urging harmony and a fair, square deal within the party. The Newton letter dates January 24, 1898, frames internal party disputes and calls for fair leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J. Gallagher
Christopher T. Callahan
State Committee
Callahan
Cooke
McNary
Coakley
Paine
Crowley
Philip Doherty
Senator Hayes
Cusick
Williams
Anti
Lee
Corbett
Hayes
Middlesex
Newton
Boston Police Seek Leslie W. Davis Missing Infant
Boston police appealed for help locating Leslie W. Davis a one year old from Augusta Maine who left home after drawing $400 in savings a week ago authorities described him as missing and possibly under cover of daylight travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Leslie W. Davis
Augusta
Arrest on Washington Street for Pocket Picking
Inspector Knox arrested a man giving the name James Williams of South Boston yesterday for attempting to pick a woman's pocket on Washington street. The officer caught him with his hand in her pocket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
James Williams
South Boston
Washington Street
Dermatologist Woodbury Advertises Facial Products
Boston dermatologist John H. Woodbury 41 Winter Street offers 26 years of skin care experience and promotes Woodbury facial soap facial cream facial powder and dental cream. An illustrated hook and a 20 cent sample offer are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Woodbury
Boston
Woodbury
Legislature weighs labor probes and public works measures
The Senate laid over an investigation into mill-city labor troubles and approved bills including incorporation of Young People's Christian Union of the Universalist church and a July 1 to Sept. 15 game season close for several game birds. House actions include a citizen elected Boston Common Council president, labor hours proposals for women and minors, and tax and public welfare measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Christian Union of the Universalist Church
Boston
Committee On Federal Relations
Civil Service Commission
Boston Common Council
Ross
New Bedford
House
Congress
Boston Law Department
Wolcott
Massachusetts
Antietam
Secretary of State
Holyoke
Webster
Lancaster
Lyman
Boston Board of Aldermen
West
Normandy Wedding off to strong start at Park Theatre
Whitney Opera Company presented A Normandy Wedding at Park Theatre last night in Boston. Richard Carroll led as Papa Campistrat with Ida Mulle Evelyn Gordon and Mabel Bouton in key roles. The cast delivered lively comedy, strong singing, and a polished chorus in a clean entertaining light opera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney Opera Company
Park Theatre
J. Cheever Goodwin
Charles Alred Byrne
William Furst
Richard Carroll
Ida Mulle
Evelyn Gordon Mabel Bouton
Louis de Lange
Leonard Walker
Normandy
Richard F. Carroll
Papa Campistrat
Mr. Carroll
Goose
Evelyn Gordon
Boston
Mabel Bouton
Taunton Petition Sets Wagon Tire Width Standards
A bill from Samuel A. Dean and others in Taunton proposes wheel tire requirements for draught wagons and tip-carts starting Jan 1 1900. Four wheel wagons without springs carrying over 1000 pounds must have tires at least three inches wide. wagons with springs carrying 3500 pounds or more share the three inch minimum. tip-carts must have tires at least four inches wide. Penalty for violation ranges from five to twenty dollars. Petitioners claim the measure aids bicycles and other vehicles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel A. Dean
Taunton
Registration Rules in House Move for Voter Proof
Representative Innes of Ward 10 proposes a bill requiring that every resident seeking registration appear before ward or town registrars with two witnesses who swear they are registered voters in the same ward or town. The witnesses confirm residence duration, legality, and that the applicant resided there on May 1, and their names are recorded opposite the applicant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Innes
Old Colony Trust Co Shows Robust Boston Bank Health
The Old Colony Trust Company reports up to October 31 loans of 12 836 869 24 dollars bonds on hand 268 434 20 dollars for state and city 936 250 dollars cash 4 375 718 80 and total resources 18 517 000 deposits 16 281 121 39 with capital stock 1 000 000 and earnings 235 970 95. President T Jefferson Coolidge Jr leads a strong board of directors including George P Gardner C Tuckerman Gordon Abbott and Francis R Hart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Colony Trust Company
Boston
T. Jefferson Coolidge, Jr
George P. Gardner
Tuckerman
Gordon Abbott
Francis R. Hart
Scollans Case Delayed In Justice Court
The Scollans trial was set to begin today at 9 30 a m before Judge Sheldon after counsel changes. Mr Hurlburt of Lynn replaced Mr Chaplin who withdrew last week. McLaughlin opposed the delay but the judge postponed the case twenty four hours to protect Scollans interests if Hannigan proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scollans
Sheldon
Chaplin
Hurlburt
Lynn
Salem
McLaughlin
Mr. Scollans
Hannigan
Salvation Oil Advertised As Cure All
An old advertisement touts Salvation Oil as a universal remedy claimed to cure pain and headaches with a simple application. The text is fragmented and lacks verifiable details about ingredients or efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Oil
F . Thache
Easacha
Castle Square Theatre Presents The First Born In Mongolian Tale
The Castle Square Theatre drew its largest crowd yet for the city premiere of The First Born a two act play depicting abduction revenge and murder in Mongolian setting. May Buckley Humphrey and Lewis led a strong cast with notable turns by Chan Wang and Jenny in Gilberts Sweethearts opener before a decent supporting lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square Theatre
San Francisco
May Buckley
Luey Tsing
Mr. Humphrey
Mr. Lewis
Hop Kee
Chan Wang
Gilbert
Miss Lawrence
Jenny
Messrs. Gilmour and Morrison
Miss Saunders
Mysterious Mr Bugle Charms Tremont Theatre Audience
Madeleine Lucette Ryley’s farce The Mysterious Mr Bugle opened at Tremont Theatre with strong company work. Joseph Holland Allan Fondacre Gretchen Lyons Joseph Kilgour and Edgar Norton received praise for lively, clean humor though the curtain raiser Old Chums by Thayre Smith also delighted spectators with brief nautical comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bugle
Madeleine Lucette Ryley
Tremont Theatre
Joseph Holland
Tom Bollinger
Allan Fondacre
Joseph Kilgour
Withal
Gretchen Lyons
Betty Fondacre
Edgar Norton
Thayre Smith
Mr. Norton
Charles Collins
Humanity at Bowdoin Square Theatre Delights Audiences
The English melodrama Humanity enraptured Bowdoin Square Theatre audiences last night with a large, skilled company. Ross Dr O Neal and J Williams drew strong applause as Lt Bevis Cranbourne and Manassas Marks, with Palmer Collins as Major Fordyce Dangerfield earning marked praise for his villainy. Performances continue through the week with popular prices and matinées noted for Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Ross Dr. O’neal
Boston
New South
Bevis Cranbourne
English Dragoons
J. Williams
Manassas Marks
Raymond Whitaker
Baby’ Bembrose
Gus Mortimer
Jerry Gratton
Alice Irving
Alma Dunbar
Elenore Hall
Vera Cranbourne
Palmer Collins
Fordyce Dangerfield
Lothrop
Hoodman
Continuous Keith's show draws crowds all week
A busy week at Keith's draws steady crowds as a continuous performance fills the venue. Patrons mingle and enjoy the ongoing act, with no fixed hour driving attendance.
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured In Boston Ad
A Boston man explains how eight years after a bad fall his back pain eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Bradbury's Drug Store. The note promotes Doan's Kidney Pills at 50 cents and cites Foster-Milburn Co. as U S sole agents, with theater notices for The Cat and the Cherub and Cumberland 61 at the Boston Museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
J. H. Mathews
Garland Street
Dean
Bradbury’s Drug Store
Washington Street
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Boston variety show dazzles with stars and daring feats
Joe Hart leads a lively program featuring Hilda Thomas new songs and a premier ventriloquist Duncan. The Angela sisters sing and play, a top Japanese troupe performs feats, and the 60 voice chorus belts Enjoy Yourselves. Tony Wilson and his clown provide a standout horizontal bar act as Wilson completes fifty somersaults. Joseph Hart Carrie De Mar debut to roaring approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hart
Hilda Thomas
Duncan
Angela Sisters
Gordon Highlanders
Bud Snyder
John H. Shepley
Tony Wilson
Boston
Wilson
Joseph Hart
Carrie de Mar
Mr. Gay
Keene Opens Week at Grand Opera House With Louis XI
Thomas W. Keene begins a seven day engagement at the Grand Opera House presenting a repertory that includes Louis XI with Keene in the title role. Lucia Moore Maria de Comines Charles B. Hanford and George Morton support. Later shows include Richelieu Richard III Othello Julius Caesar The Merchant of Venice and The Ladder of Life credits Jan 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Keene
Grand Opera House
Louis XI
Lucia Moore
Marie de Commines
Charles B. Hanford
Duc de Nemours
George Morton
Sieur de Commines
John Milton
Jacques Collier
Richelieu
Richard III
Othello
Julius Cesar
Frank Harvey
Ladder of Life
Boy Detective drama leads crowded Grand Theatre bill
The Grand Theatre hosted N. 8S. Wood’s drama The Boy Detective with a strong vaudeville lineup last evening. Joseph DeGrasse starred as Butts the boy detective, supported by comic pair T. F. Thomas and G. W. Watson. Isabella Pitt Lewis and Frederick Murray delivered notable performances, while the vaudeville features included Lew Benedict and the Plantation Quartet in Rebecca's Birthday Party, Le Clede and Raymond, Mrs. Sam Lucas, Whitley and Bell, Myrtle and Fulton, and Phinney and Walsh generating strong applause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Grand Theatre
Joseph DeGrasse
Butts
T. F. Thomas
G. W. Watson
Dick Spitkins
Jack Tidball
Kit
Arkansas Traveller
Isabel Pitt Lewis
Frederick Murray
James K. Keane
Tony
Joseph Onahue
Mark Kent
William Elkins
George Barnes
Edward Grimes
Thad West
Bessie Hunter
Rebecca
le Clede
Raymond
Sam Lucas
Whitley
Bell
Myrtle
Fulton
Phinney and
Walsh
The Bride Elect Enjoys Fourth Week at Boston Theatre
The Bride Elect by John Philip Sousa extended into its fourth week at the Boston Theatre. The audience praised both dialogue and lyrics, with encore requests for key numbers including La Pastorella’s solo, Guido and Minutezza’s duet, and The Snow Baby. Stage settings by Klaw & Erlanger and costuming by B D Stevens earned strong praise, as did Ben Teal’s stage management. The company moves to Philadelphia next at Broad Street Theatre, then to the Anna Hegeman Theatre in Boston the following Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Philip Sousa
Boston Theatre
la Pastorella
Guido
Minutezza
Miss MacDonald
Mr. Hart
King Papagallo
Klaw & Erlanger
B D Stevens
Ben Teal
Boston
Will
Broad Street
Philadelhia
Anna Hela Atre
Henry Miller Stars in Heartsease at Hollis Street Theatre
Henry Miller closes a second week in Heartsease at Hollis Street Theatre drawing a brilliant audience. The critic notes stark contrasts between acts and praises Miller’s intense portrayal of Eric Temple. Next Monday features complimentary testimonials for Assistant Manager Charles J. Rich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Street Theatre
Henry Miller
Eric Temple
Miller
Mr. Miller
Charles J. Rich
Hollis Theatre
David Belasco
Fallen Among Thieves at Columbia Theatre Entrances
Davis and Keogh company presents Fallen Among Thieves at the Columbia Theatre this week. The tale follows virtue versus villainy with a brisk untangling finale. Comedy by Barney Reynolds Charles McCarthy and W J Ole provides the strongest portion of the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis & Keogh
Columbia Theatre
Barney Reyish
Charles McCarthy
W. J. Ole
Barney Reynolds
Robert Mantel
American Burlesquers Debut at Howard Theater
Harry C Bryant and W B Watson lead the American Burlesquers in their first city appearance at the Howard with Ikey Levy's Reception and Bunco Bike travesties. The cast includes Tom Nolan Joseph Mitchell Joe Love the Washburn sisters and many solo acts and specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry C. Bryant
W. B. Watson
American Burlesquers
the Howard
Ikey Levy
Mr. Watson
Hebrew Association
Althouh
Mr. Bryant
Tom Nolan
Joseph Mitchell
Joe Love
Grant Hoag
Jeanette Dupre
Blanche
Rene Washburn
Grace Langley
Dollie Davenport
Kitty Johnson
Cora Mitchell
Viola Thorndyke
Lottie Mussett
Bessie Taylor
Harry Bryant
Watson
Dupre
LaMoyne Brothers
Spike
Washburn
Mitchell
Love
Saville
Stuart
Higgins
Leslie
Ozay
Leopold
McDonald
Ford and
Davern
Ella Morris
Georgia Earnhart
James B. Macks
Tremont Temple-Star Course Entertainment by Fisk Jubilee Singers
The Fisk Jubilee Singers headlined Tremont Temple last evening with Harry A. Bower xylophone soloist Mrs Ida Wiggins Bower accompanist and George H Ryder organist. The program ranged from negro melodies to grand opera arias and included solos by J N Caldwell Miss M P Galloway Mr Bower and Mr Payne. An arrangement of Annie Laurie for a male quartet by Dudley Buck closed the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Temple
Fisk Jubilee Singers
Harry A. Bower
Ida Wiggins Bower
George H. Ryder
J. N. Caldwell
M. P. Galloway
Louis Cyr Headlines at Austin & Stones
The Tri-Strong Men's Alliance topped the bill with Louis Cyr as the main attraction weighing 425 pounds. He performs feats with immense strength jugging tons, a show that impressed audiences and includes a note that Cyr has visited Boston once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone's
Tri-Strong Men's Alliance
Austin & Stone’s
Louis Cyr
Louis
Boston
Louis Cyr Dominates Strongman Exhibition Record
Louis Cyr raises his lifting record by eight pounds amid a crowd reaction. Hor ace Barre hopes to surpass. Cyr responds with a confident Wait. Ken John Cyr, Louis’ brother, appears as a standout lightweight world champion. The Hathaway steers Tom and Jerry draw large crowds as South Sea Islanders entertain. The Casey Theatre presents Circus Girls second edition with a varied bill and new bioscope pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Cyr
Horace Barre
Hercules
Barre
Cyr
Ken John Cyr
Louis
Hathaway
Tom and
Jerry
Chaput
Casey Little Theatre
Baker
Thorn
Roche
Tom
Kitty Orres
Novelty
Etting Sisters
al Byron
Sons
Mme
Ventini
Joe Fox
Dan Burke
Tenderloin Company at Palace Theatre Delivers Fast Entertaining Vaudeville
Sam T. Jack's Tenderloin company brings lively vaudeville to the Palace Theatre this week with bright costumes and catchy songs. The show features a satire The Radley Bartin Bail, a catillon dance, Fonti Boni European acts, Romeo and Stephano impressions, Gusgie Vivian songs, Willis Clark and James Thompson parodies, and The Silly Dinner Trial burlesque closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Sam T. Jack
Tenderloin Company
Fonti-Boni Brothers
Romeo
Stephano
Gusgie Vivian
Willis Clark
James Thompson
Zoo Exhibition Delights With Mixed Acts And Sights
A bustling Zoo display features lower floors packed with exhibits including transferred wild animals in the street floor hall and a temporary Romany Gypsy fortune telling tent. The Eden Musee showcases moving wax figures and famous heads while a vaudeville line promises varied acts from Witter Peabody to Annie Whitney and Tom Herron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander
Eden Musee
Martin Thorn
Mrs. Nack
Deer Park
Zoo
Witter Peabody
the Silvers
Annie Whitney
Lou Wells
Tom Herron
Woes of Actors Edward Ratcliffe Held on Perjury Charge
Edward J Ratcliffe actor held in 2000 bail on perjury charge for claiming he had never been married before during a trial for assaulting his wife, daughter of Peter DeLacy. A marriage certificate allegedly proves bigamy and a New Jersey warrant for bigamy was issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Edward J. Ratcliffe
Peter DeLacy
Ravenhill
Ratcliffe
England
New Jersey
DeLacy
Benefit for Dan Daly at Casino after Park Theatre injury
New York January 2 Dan Daly the comedian severely hurt by a stage fall at the Park Theatre Boston will receive a testimonial tomorrow afternoon in a special performance of The Telephone Girl at the Casino. An auction of boxes today netted about 3000 and many prominent actors join as messenger boys in the cast. Abe Hummel heads ushers with Manny Friend Barton Weeks and Jacob Hess assisting. Foyer staff and star program sellers include Rose Coghlan Camille D Arville Mabel Fenton Marguerite Sylvia Louise Hepner and Marion Giroux.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Dan Daly
Park Theatre
Boston
Abe” Hummel
Manny
Barton S. Weeks
Jacob Hess
Rose Coghlan
Camille D’arville
Mabel Fenton
Marguerite Sylvia
Louise Hepner
Marion Giroux
Mrs Mantell at deathbed in Michigan
Mrs Robert Mantell known as Charlotte Behrens lies at the point of death after an operation performed yesterday. Her husband cancelled engagements at Ottawa and Montreal to be by her side in Port Huron Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Huron, Mich
Robert Mantell
Charlotte Behrens
Ottawa
Montreal
Roxbury Minstrels Present Third Show in Centre Street Hall
The Catholic Association of Roxbury presented its third minstrel show last evening at Centre street hall. The program opened with a promenade concert followed by the usual minstrel trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Association of
Roxbury
Centre Street
Trial of Murphy and Eagan for alleged conspiracy to defraud Boston merchants
Michael K. Murphy and James J. Eagan go on trial in South Boston Court before Judge Fallon for conspiring to defraud wholesale provision and grocery merchants. Prosecutors claim Murphy used false means to secure goods and hide rent issues, with witnesses from D. H. Stubbs & Co and other firms detailing increased purchases and misdirected goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael K. Murphy
James J. Eagan
Boston
South Boston
Fallon
Coakley
Murphy
D. H. Stubbs & Co
Hagan
Eagan
Klondike
D. H. Stubbs & Co., Co
B. Smith
Cobb, Bates & Yerxa
Cyrus H. Hapgood
J. F. Morrill
New England Beef Company
Robert G. Busty
Lewis H. Vaupel
Charles E. Sanderson
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Republican Club
McKinley
Pierce
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Lawmarking
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Castle Square
Tremont
Thomas Keene
Bill
OLD Colony Trust CO
Scollans Gase
Keith’s Theatre
Keith
Wening Natrona
Boston Museum
John Kellerd
Marie Shotwell
Kentucky
Frank Losee
John Craig
W. J. Ferguson
Amelia Summerville
Missouri
Louise Galloway
Lionel Barrymore
Millie Sackett
Rich & Harris
Museum
Howard Atheneum
Fels & CO
Philadelpria
Post Almanac
the Palace Theatre
Bowdoin
Howard the Belles
W. B. W. Washburn
Crand Theatre
Washington, Cor
Dover St
Detective
Thomas
Als Jos
de Grasse
Isabel Lewis
Theatr Iy
Eugene Tompkins
Sousa Opera
Mats
Wisk
Anna
Whitney Opera Co
Matinees
Tremont St
Francis Powers
Zenda
Roxbury Minstrels
Model Playhouse
Vaudeville
Performa
Joseph Wart
Frank Barry
A. O. Duncan
America
Aro
Mr. Bugs
Madeleine Luceile Ryley
N. Y. Lyceum Theatre
Eve
O.nikcton
Cumberland
Andrew Mackin
Hollis
Isaac B. Rich
Henry
Charles Frohman
Heartsease
Markyla
Austin Stone
Columbi
Tra
Crand Opera Hou
Richeli
Keene
Toll
Witter
Palace
Fine Sam
Jagk's Tenderloin CO
Scott
Newton Sewer
City Hall
Zefo
City Hospital
Browning
Wash Street
Harry J. Browning
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