Barge Collides With Harbor Ferry Amid Steam Tug Move
Tugs Edwin L. Pilsbury and William H. Clark, towing the barge J. B. King & Co. No. 2 loaded with coal from East Boston, struck the ferry Ashburnham of the Revere Beach and Lynn Line near South Boston. The ferry, crowded, suffered guard rail damage while a man jumped aboard the barge but was later taken ashore. A barge plate was dented and a full collision report has been filed with steamboat inspectors.
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Edwin L. Pilsbury
William H. Clark
J. B. King & Co
Gove
East Boston
Stetson Coal Company
South Boston
Ashburnham
Revere Beach
Lynn Iine
Dyspepsia Remedy Story From Dr Williams Pills
Mrs. Mary J. Bates of Clayton New York credits Dr Williams Pink Pills with curing two years of severe dyspepsia. She describes stomach chest pains gas pressure dizziness eye pains and weight loss before improving after seven boxes. The ad touts the tonic as blood building with a free booklet and lists price and availability from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NY.
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Mary J. Bates
Webb Street
Clayton, N. Y
Fraudulent Remedies Warn Against Worthless Hair Preparations
A 1909 Cosmopolitan article by Woods Hutchinson warns most scalp tonics and hair restorers are frauds that rely on odor and color. It notes alcohol and irritants as common ingredients and advises cleaning hair and scalp as the only sure benefit, citing Birt's Head Wash as a recommended preparation.
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Cosmopolitan Magazine
Woods Hutchinson
Birt
Father John's Medicine Named in $25,000 Guarantee
A $25,000 pledge offers charity groups a reward if they prove Father John's Medicine is not effective. The ad recalls Father John O'Brien of Lowell Massachusetts and his famed prescription that restored his health and reportedly cures throat and lung troubles.
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Father John
John O’brien
Lowell
Mass
Penelope Opens at Colonial Theatre in Maugham Comedy
Marie Tempest stars in Penelope by W. Somerset Maugham at the Colonial Theatre. The three act London society comedy follows Penelope’s plan to win back her physician husband by feigning indifference and engaging in a little subterfuge. Supporting cast includes Philip Desborough and Maud Milton with a strong chorus and lively staging throughout a two week engagement.
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Penelope
Marie Tempest
Colonial Theatre
W. Somerset Maugham
Jack Straw
Frederick
London
England
Penelope O'Farrell
Philip Desborough
O’farrell
Wilfred Draycott
Dinerout
Davenport Barlow
Herbert Ross
Maud Milton
Golightly
Mabel Trevor
Ferguson
McIntyre Wicksteed
Minnie Griffin
J. Sebastian Smith
Nannie Bennett
Majestic Theatre gives lively modern musical in The Beauty Spot
Last night at the Majestic Theatre Reginald de Koven’s The Beauty Spot impressed a large audience with stylish costumes and smart staging. Joseph Herbert’s witty book and strong chorus voices highlighted tunes like Boulevard Glide and She Sells Sea Shells, promising wide popularity for several numbers.
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Sherwood Forest
Reginald de Koven
Majestic Theatre
Joseph Herbert
Borneo
de Koven
Girl From Rector's Arrives in Boston Theatre Night
The Boston Theatre opens with The Girl From Rector's a Naughty reputation comedy. Gertrude Millington leads as the young woman from Battle Creek seeking New York frivolity. Cast includes Eliza Proctor Otis George Anderson and others delivering bubbling mirth.
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Rector’s
New York
Boston
Battle Creek
Michigan
Night Owls
Eliza Proctor Otis
George Anderson
Charles P. Morrison
Edward Meron
Nena Blake
Nella Webb
Irene Franklin Stars at Keiths Theatre with Ballet of Light
Keith's Theatre features Irene Franklin in a strong bill with Burt Green at the piano. She performs several songs before finally singing Red Head as Loie Fuller's Ballet of Light is extended for a second week.
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Keith
Irene Franklin
Burt Green
Loie Fuller
Pine cures touted for Adirondack camp guests
The article describes consumptive travelers in Adirondack camps using pine air and Virgin Oil of Pine compound as a cure for coughs and bronchial ailments. It promotes a home remedy blending Virgin Oil of Pine, glycerine, and whiskey with dosing instructions and a mail-order offer from Leach Chemical Co. for a half pint of pure whiskey.
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Adirondack Mountains
Leach Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Stage Show Improves With Smoother Act and Popular Acts
The performance gains from light effects and stage adaptation show in a smoother act than last week. Hebrew comedian Andy Lewis charms with parodies and stories, while Barry and Walford, Royal Hawaiian Troupe, Christy and Willis, Wormwood's Dogs and Monkeys, Billy Van, and the Casting Dunbars complete the lineup as remaining attractions.
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Andy Lewis
Mr. Lewis
Barry and Walford
Royal Hawaiian Septette
Christy and Willis
Wormwood
Billy van
Howard Atheneum Festive Evening Attracts Large Crowd
Jack and Mike Sullivan wowed friends in a clever Training Stunts sketch with Jack Sheehan as lecturer. Empire Girls offered two burlettas Iwo Pikers at the Races and Two Pikers in a Rathskeller. The Four Nelsons impressed with acrobatics while Kenney and Hollis staged The Two Students.
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Jack
Mike
Sullivan
Howard
Sullivans
Jack Sheehan
Empire
Hunt
Nelsons
Kenney
Hollis
R A Roberts Drops Versatile Show At American Music Hall
R A Roberts headlines at American Music Hall with Dick Turpin sketches and rapid costume changes portraying six characters. The program includes Wilfred Clarke and company No More Trouble and acts by Fred Fischer Maurice Burkhardt Frank Bush Scott brothers the Gilden sisters Brown and Brown and Alice Lorette with her dog Ben in hunting poses.
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R. A. Roberts
Mr. Roberts
Dick Turpin
Dick ‘Iurpin
York
London
Jacob Sly
Loft Sally
Jerry Binks
Maud Romander
Wilfred Clarke
Fred Fischer
The Working Man's Wife at Grand Opera House
The Grand Opera House presented A. H. Woods melodrama The Working Man's Wife featuring John Bradley as John Bradley. A wealthy rival, Douglas Wescott, lures a young wife away after she contemplates leaving her husband but returns to true love amid a dramatic chase from South End to New York. Charles Bartling led the title role with an ample supporting cast.
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Grand Opera House
South End House
A. H. Woods
John Bradley
Douglas Wescott
New York
Charles Bartling
Castle Square Theatre Brings Strong Othello by Craig
Castle Square Theatre presents Othello in a strong run led by Mr Craig as Othello and William Norton as Iago. Miss Young as Desdemona charms audiences as the ensemble delivers an artful performance in a Stock company cast. The show runs one week with Are You a Mason? scheduled for next Monday.
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Craig
Othello
Iago
Castle Square
William Norton
Miss Young
Waldron's Casino Presents Jardin de Paris Queens
The Queens of the Jardin de Paris opened a week at Waldron's Casino Theatre with a two act French musical comedy set outside Cafe Martin and in the Latin Quarter stage. A dramatic pantomime titled All Her Soul features Mile Marin and Signor Martin Ferrari in a headline Apache Dance that drew acclaim.
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Jardin de
Mlle. Marin
Signor Ferrari
Theatre Comique Presents Cocaine Fiend and Heady Features
The Cocaine Fiend headlines Theatre Comique this week with a talking picture program. The stock company delivers strong portrayals and audiences see The Honor of the Family and The Painter's Sweetheart among other subjects. Count Leon Tolstoy also appears as part of the lineup.
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Theatre Comique
Count Leon Tolstoy
Russian Heroine and Fickle For Tune Hit Makers
In illustrated melodies Lilian Iselliher creates a hit as a Russian heroine figure and a fickle tune entices audiences, highlighting a stage or music column showcasing performers and popular songs of the era.
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Lilian Iselliher
Bert Williams Lights Globe Theatre With Vaudeville Tour
Bert Williams opens a two week engagement at the Globe Theatre billed as a prosperous run. He stars in a musical vehicle with singing and dancing, supported by Alex Rogers Charles Moore Henry Troy Hattie McIntosh and Georgia Gomez. The show features a dream island plot with a dope berry and a large array of costumes and stage effects.
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Mr. Lode
Real
Bert Williams
Globe Theatre
Williams
Mr. Williams
Alex Rogers
Buggsy
Charles Moore
Weedhead
Henry
The Man from Home star William Hodge shines at Park Theatre
Boston audiences greet William Hodge with warmth as he headlines The Man from Home at the Park Theatre. He portrays Daniel Voorhees Pike, a Kokomo Indiana figure who embodies Middle Western character and charm.
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Boston
William Hodge
Daniel Voorhees Pike
Kokomo
Ind
Middle West
Tremont Theatre Presents Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm
Audiences of all ages flocked to the Tremont to see Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm in its fourth week. The show drew a large crowd last evening, confirming strong satisfaction as a form of entertainment.
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Rebecca
Sunnybrook Farm
Tremont
Israel Opens Second Week at Hollis Street Theatre
The Hollis Street Theatre hosts a Paris drama in its second and final week stage time drawing a large crowd. The performance titled Israel captivates an evening audience with its absorbing narrative and strong production.
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Hollis Street
Paris
Israel
Vaudeville bill at New Palace Theatre features Ione Musical Four
The New Palace Theatre presents a strong vaudeville lineup this week. Ione Musical Four perform operatic selections on multiple instruments with a large marambaphone. Mr and Mrs Snow present Mothers Love a touching story. The Dancing Pattens tease with a pajama girl number. Kichi Hashimoto impresses with roller skating and balancing. The Morrisses showcase strength and acrobatics. Golden and Golden entertain with singing dancing and comedy.
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New Palace Theatre
Golden
Columbia Theatre Hums With Williams Imperials Burlesque
Columbia Theatre packed for the week featuring Williams Imperials in two burlesques and an olio of specialty acts. Zabel's living marble statues showcase sculpture recreations, with a large cast of skilled fun-makers and pretty girls in The Imperials Abroad and Hotel La Joy.
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Columbia Theatre
Imperials
Hotel la Joy
Bowdoin Square Theatre Show Highlights Ten Headline Acts
The Bowdoin Square Theatre offered a high class vaudeville program yesterday with ten star features. The Mangean troupe of acrobats from the New York Hippodrome headlined, supported by Madam Diaz and her trained monkeys in a lively display.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
New York Hippodrome
Madam Diaz
Entertainers Delight with Variety at Local Show
An endless chain of amusement delighted audiences as Billy Farnon and the Clark sisters showcased entertaining specialty acts. Burns and Fulton impressed with clever singing and dancing while Rice and Walters entertained as trick pantomimists. Walby and McVeigh stood out for dancing and Miller and Princeton offered an excellent musical specialty. Natalie Normandie delivered an operatic performance and a juggler added clever acts.
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Billy Farnon
Clark Sisters
Burns
Fulton
Rice
Walters
Walby
McVeigh
Miller
Princeton
Natalie Normandie
Hub Theatre Delivers Big Show With Georgia Campers
A lively Hub Theatre performance yesterday showcased Ed Brayer's 10 Georgia campers presenting Southern songs and pastimes. Excela and Franks impressed as clever physical culture specialists and Mel Eastman offered a sharp singing impersonation.
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Hub Theatre
Ed Brayer
Excela
Franks
Mel Eastman
Scenic Temple Delivers New Music and Comedy in Boston
A Scenic Temple program featured select motion pictures with artistic humor and sentiment, plus illustrated songs with colored dissolving views. The show drew demand for recalls and highlighted up to date entertainment in Boston.
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Boston
Roger Imhof Headlines Gaiety Bill This Week
Roger Imhof, lead comedian with Arnold's Facts and Follies, stars at the Gaiety this week. From opening moment to curtain call the audience laughs and applauds as Imhof proves to be a complete show in himself.
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Roger Imhof
Arnold
Facts and Follies
Gaiety
Mr. Imhof
Maude Adams General Seat Sale Opens at Hollis Street
The morning marks the general sale of seats for Maude Adams at the Hollis Street Theatre with expected long lines at the box office.
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Maude Adams
Hollis Street
Shubert Theatre Opens With Sothern and Marlowe
Last evening the Shubert Theatre inaugurated its new house with E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe performing Taming of the Shrew. A full account will appear in the news columns.
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Shubert Theatre
E. H. Sothern
Julia Marlowe
Admiral Dyer Loses Suit Against City in Supreme Court
Melrose reports Rear Admiral N Mayo Dyer of Vinestreet lost his tax challenge against Melrose saying $300 added on personal property was exempt as government salary. The case moved from Malden to Middlesex Superior Court to the Massachusetts and U S Supreme Courts, all against him. He served in Civil and Spanish wars and received a sword of honor in Baltimore.
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Melrose
N. Mayo Dyer
Vinestreet
United States Supreme Court
Washington
Admiral Dyer
Melrose National Bank
Malden
Middlesex Superior Court
Cambridge
Supreme Court of the State
Massachusetts Supreme Court
Claude Allan
Chester Pratt
William Morse
Frank L. Hinckley
Frank R. Upham
Supreme Court
Farragut
Baltimore
Manila
Dewey
Philippines
Will of Katherine A. Mc Cauley Sustains Bequest to Daughter
The will of Katherine A. Mc Cauley of Roslindale was allowed despite objections by her son Thomas J. Toomey who challenged her capacity and alleged undue influence. The document dated the day before her death leaves most of the estate to her unmarried daughter Alice.
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Katherine A. McCauley
West Street
Roslindale
Thomas J. Toomey
Alice
Post Cane Holder Elisha Hawes Dies at 96
Elisha Hawes, the oldest resident of Stoughton and holder of a Boston Post cane, died yesterday in Berkeley during a visit to his daughter. He was 96 and born in Stoughton. A lifelong Democrat turned Republican in 1856, he long belonged to the Universalist Church.
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Stoughton
Elisha Hawes
Boston
Berkeley
Mr. Hawes
van Buren
Pierce
Universalist Church
Mark Twain Gains Health At Bermuda Retreat
New York report says Samuel L. Clemens known as Mark Twain is rapidly improving in health at his Bermuda retreat after a period of illness.
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New York
Samuel Ll. Clemens
Mark Twain
Bermuda
Pyramid Pile Cure Advertisement Claims Fast Relief
A testimonial driven ad promotes Pyramid Pile Cure for piles with hundreds of unsolicited letters as proof. It offers a free mail sample in exchange for name and address and urges readers to order 50 cent boxes if satisfied.
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Pyramid Drug Company
Pyramid Bldg
Marshall, Mich
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