Cape Ann Cruise Trial Of Minneapolis Promises Speed Test
The Minneapolis, a Cramp built protected cruiser, will test speed on a Cape Ann to Cape Porpoise course on July 10 if the weather allows, with Vesuvius New York Atlanta despatch boat Dolphin and other vessels in attendance. A board led by Lt T O Selfridge will supervise from one mile east Porpoise to the speed line, with Cap J Cooper and Seaton Schroeder aboard.
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Inelé
Samuel
Cape Ann
Cappoise
Boston Harbor
Vesuvius
New York
Atlanta
Dolphin
Fern
Iwana
Fortune
Leyden
Minneapolis
T. O. Selfridge
J. Cooper
Seaton Schroeder
Porpoise
J. W. Phillip
Newburyport
Portsmouth
Columbia
Massachusetts
Indiana
Iowa
William Cramp & Sons
Philadelphia
Prominent Boston Merchant Peter Butler Dies at 74
The late Peter Butler a ton merchant and railroad promoter died Sunday aged 74 in Quincy residence. He began as Proctor Palmer & Felt clerk, formed firms Proctor & Butler Butler Keith & Co and Butler Johnson & Co. An ardent advocate of railroads from Boston to the St. Lawrence, he supported Ogdbury Vermont Central and Connect Passumpsic lines. Funeral at St Pauls Church today at 4 pm.
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Peter Butler
Butler
Quincy
Sigourney Butler
Peter Mary
Olney
New York
United States
Boston
Sunda
Mr. Butler
Oxford
Mass
Proctor, Palmer & Felt
Merchants Row
Chatham Street
Deacon” J
Proctor
Proctor & Butler
State Street
G West
Deacon Proctor
Ness
Butler, Keith
Butler, Lise & Co
Ler, Johnson & Co
Tampshire
Vermont
Canada
St. Lawrence
Ogdbury
Vermont Central
Bos Concord & Montreal
Connect & Passumpsic
A. Parish
Peter Harvey
E. G. Loring
Iiah Quincy, Jr
W. T. Eustis
J. BE
Josiah Stickney
Gen Whitney
Daniel Webster
Whig Party
Democratic Party
Ublic
St. Paul’s Church
New York & New England Rail Road Receivers Granted 500000 Certificates
Judge Wallace in the United States Circuit Court authorized Thomas Platt and Marsden J. Perry as receivers to issue receivers' certificates up to 500000 to cover 330000 in interest and 170000 in taxes on the railroad's property. The certificates would lien all road property ahead of mortgages except that held by American Loan & Trust, securing 1500000 in terminal bonds. The reorganization committee agreed to advance the amount until certificates are made available by court action.
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New York
Wallace
United States Circuit Court Today
Thomas ¢. Platt
Marsden J. Perry
New York & New England Railroad Company
Boston Safe Deposit Company
American Loan & Trust Company
Jittus and Filkine Encounter Over Spare Change
A brief, cryptic exchange hints at a conflict involving Jittus, Filkine, and a man described as mean. The fragment suggests strain over money or allowances and a possible challenge to wheedle more from someone.
Amherst Yale to England Concert Tour by Student Clubs
Amherst set to send 35 member elpe banjo and mandolin clubs to England and Scotland this summer. The trip sails on the Cunard Aurania and runs through fall with concerts in Liverpool Southport Harrogate Leeds Edinburgh Glasgow Derby Birmingham and London. Managers are Henry Whitcomb and S Perry Cushin with Charles Terry directing the tour, a brother of actress Ellen Terry.
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Amherst
Yale
England
Amherst Elpe
Aurania
Henry BE
Whitcomb
S. Perry Cushhn
Scotland
Charles Terry
Ellen Terry
Liverpool
Southport
Ester
Harrowgate
Leeds
Edin
Glasgow
Derby
Birmingham
London
Glee Club
J. S. High
Leader
Allegheny City
Penn
EB. A. Burnhan
Springfield
C. Staples
Elba
N. Y
H. W. Kidder
Northampton
C. H. Edwards
W. Burnham
Gloucester
F. B. Melster
Lawrence
Alfred Roelker
Newark
R. E. J. Olmstead
Hartford
Conn
B. Os
C. H. Howland
Montclair
Voto Co
Sampson
Cincinnati
R. B. Jeteals
Boston
A. C. Griffen
Haverhill
Hd. M. Collins
Cortland
F. C. Stone
Chicago
F. O. Ellis
Oconto
Wis
S. P. Hayes
Rochester
Mandolin Club
Glee and
Banjo Clubs
Hill for Governor Again in New York Rumor
Albany July 2 The rumor that Senator Hill will seek the Governor nomination this fall and oppose the income tax feature of the arife bill to appeal to New York voters is revived. Richard Croker's return is said to influence the plan as his presence aids preliminary arrangements. Democratic delegates avoid comment while Mulqueen says Hill has strengthened his standing with the people by supporting the income tax.
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Albany
Hill
Senate
Richard Croker
Michael J. Mulqueen
Gilroy
New York
Cambridge Aldermen Move to Confirm Ex Mayor Allen to Water Board
Cambridge officials clash over a Water Board nomination as ex Mayor Frank A. Allen is presented for confirmation after the board tabled the vote. The meeting also considers a sewer committee report on eight hour workdays for bricklayers and a petition for a Sunday ice cream license, with further debate and votes anticipated.
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Bancroft
Cambridge Board of Aldermen
Water Board
Frank A. Allen
Allen
Pence
Committee On Sewers
Bricklayers’ Benevolent and Protective Union No. 3
Gewer
Lcensea
Maude Jackson
Alderman Cheney
Committee On Licenses
Cheney
Rady
Parker School
Western Beef Up In Boston Amid Rail Strike
Chicago beef prices rise in Boston by a cent or more a pound due to the railway strike. A recent cattle consignment left Chicago last Friday and is due in Boston today or tomorrow with no other shipments until the strike ends. Union stockyards were closed Saturday and yesterday, delaying exports. Boston relies on Brighton for beef. Western beef is mainly reshipped elsewhere. California fruits are scarce as shipments halt, with prices climbing. Santa Fe railroad has stopped Western fruit shipments, leaving hundreds of barrels rotting on tracks.
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Chicago
Boston
Brighton
California
Santa Fe
Fire razes upper floors of Tyler's Hall in Athol
Athol reports a fire at 7 o clock destroying upper stories of Tyler's Hall opposite the Fitchburg depot. The blaze endangered wooden surroundings while audiences and groups including St Catherine's Total Abstinence occupied the upper section. Irving Wood was injured oiling Pequoig Steamer No 1. Loss around 3000 with varied insurance.
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Irving L. Wood
Pequoig
P. C
C. H. Tyler
A. V. Fletcher
George Mountain
St. Catherine’s
Burglar or Nightmare: Cambridgeport Incident
James Lennon of Cambridgeport reported a bold burglar in his room at about 1 am. Patrolmen Higgins and Culhane investigated after pistol shots were heard, but no intruder was found. Lennon described multiple sightings near his bed, yet doors and windows were secure and neighbors reported only alarm and no entry.
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James Lennon
Cambridgeport
James
Higgins and
Culhane
Lennon
Pearl Street
Murder close on liquor s heels in Lynn
James Dwinnell, after returning home intoxicated on Boston street, caused damage to his house and neighbor’s glass while crowds gathered. He attacked a man named Upton with a slat, striking near the skull but missing. Dwinnell was arrested for assault as hospital reports described another man, Daniel Kelliher, dying from injuries after a fall at 15 Bredd’s ved to the Lynn Hospital.
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Lynn
James Dwinnell
Dwinnell
Boston Street
Upton
Bartle
Daniel Kelliher
Lynn Hospital
Kellling
Davy Jones at Tremont and Keiths in Falka Opera
The Falka production of Davy Jones by Fred Miller premiered at the Museum last evening amid heat and a full audience. Dan Daly led Dominick Shay with witty turns, Mamie Gilroy as Bottles, and strong supporting cast including Harry Kelly and Eddie Smith. A long bill followed with sensational acts, singers, acrobats, and comedians, drawing steady crowds and promising further performances.
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Fred Miller
Davy Jones
Shay
Dan Daly
Dominick Shay
Mamie Gilroy
Bottles
Harry Kelly
Eddie Smith
Maude Williams
Lon F. Brine
Richard Carle
Robert Evans
Jere B. McAuliffe
Dan Gilbert
Gertrude Fort
Boyeson
Manola-Mason Company Shines in Mikado at Park Theatre
The Manola-Mason company delivered an admirable Mikado at Park Theatre last evening before a crowded house. John Mason as Poo Bah and Marion Manola as Yum Yum drew warm praise, with Boniface delivering standout Ko Ko comedy. Ethel Balch impressed as Pitti Sing, and the ensemble, including Trixie Friganza and Lindsay Morison, offered strong performances despite Phillips-Tomes singing out of tune. The cool theatre plus a refined production suggests a successful run ahead.
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Manola-Mason Company
Park Theatre
John Mason
Poo Bah
Marion Manola
Yum Yum
George C. Boniface, Jr
Ko Ko
Boniface
Ethel Balch
Pitti
Trixie Friganza
Peep Bo
Lindsay Morison
Phillips-Tomes
H. Gittus Lonsdale
Pish Tish
Elma Delaro
Katisha
Falka Returns to Tre mont in Second Week of Opera
A large audience filled Tre mont for the second and final week of Falka. The lobby fountain and open doors added to comfort as Miss D Arville provided standout singing and vivacious acting. A Fourth of July matinee is planned with national colors, and the season will conclude with Offenbachs The Grand Duchess.
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Falka
Tremont
D’arville
Offenbach
Travesty Act Draws Crowds at Keith's New Theatre
In Keith's New Theatre auditorium yesterday the 1 pm temperature was ten degrees cooler on the shady side of Washington street as seats filled rapidly from 2 to 6 and again from 7:30 to 10. The program featured Ross and Fenton, renowned travesty artists, delivering original but burlesqued takes on popular plays with startling wit. Miss Fenton impressed as a bright actress while Ross provoked convulsions of laughter. Wathan showcased his remarkable dexterity, performing superbly despite being born without hands or arms, using feet and toes to great effect.
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Keith
Washington Street
Ross and
Fenton
Miss Fenton
Mr. Ross
Wathan
Spectacular Burlesque at Palace Thrills Two Big Audiences
The Palace theatre offered a hot but lively night with The Swell 400 burlesque by the French Froliques company. Ada Lynwood and the O'Days drew praise, while Fox and Ward revived crowd favorites and Major Gleason staged a girl soldier drill and a fencing match by Miss Jennie Pirogon and Bessie Leighton. Living pictures and scenic effects heightened the show as ice cream and souvenir spoons were promised to every attending lady.
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Palace Theatre
Yesterdy
Froliques Burlesque Company
Messrs
Deagon
Hafford
Mantell
Ada Lynwood
Dragons
Donavans
Hafford and Mantell
Fox and Ward
Proto
Major Gleason
Jennie Piergon
Bessie Leighton
World class sprinters at Austin & Stone curio halls
Yesterday morning crowds gathered to watch ten champion ladies race in 100 yard heats over six days in Austin and Stone curio halls. A Parisian pattern sprint machine with a dial logged each heat. A referee and judges prepared to guard fairness as acts like Gumbo, Zorona with alligators, and a Bedouin magician entertained alongside a double vaudeville bill.
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Curio
Austin & Stone’s
Gumbo
Zorona
Magee and Crimmins
The
le Roys
Sefton
Murphy and McCoy
Ones
James B. Mack
Burt Hodgkins
Frank Kennedy
Ramsay
Tom Killeen
Gordon and Mack
Grace Smith
Pauline Hall Plans La Belle Helene at Boston Theatre
Pauline Hall and her opera company will stage an adapted English La Belle Helene at the Boston Theatre next Monday evening July 9 with Hall as Helen of Troy. It marks Miss Hall’s 300th Boston performance and each attending lady will receive a stick pin as a souvenir. The program notes the piece hasn’t been seen here since 1879. Box office opens Thursday morning.
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Pauline Hall
Opera Company
Offenbach
Boston
Miss Hall
Troy
Aimee
If They War China and Japan Can Make a Mighty Fight
Washington July 2 news reports Japan has 8000 troops in Seoul and the viceroy orders twenty Chinese battalions to Korea. The piece compares armies, fortifications, and naval strength, noting Japan’s modern methods and fleet gains versus China’s large but uneven force and modernization gaps. It highlights Japan’s fortifications around Tokyo and Shimonoseki Awadji and cites Yoshino as an Elswick cruiser.
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Washington
Japan
Seoul
Korea
China
Pekin Corps
Manchuria
Mongolia
Thibet
Tokio
Shimonoseki
Awadji
Ting
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Cramp
Willweach
Vesta
Columb
Kinol
Selfridge
Parker House
Thatcher’s Island
Ane
Cape Pore
E. Moore
Cape
KOVOI
New England Railroad
Jittus
Filkine
Amherst Boys Abroad
Cambridge Aldermen
ATHOL
Low Lowell
the Tremont
Keith's
the Palace
Eddy
Raymon Moore
Walter Leon
Swift
Chase
Electric Quartet
Organization of Merit
Richmond and
Glenroy
Major
Babe
Topack
Steele
Ben
Grover
Gloss Brothers
Metropolitan
McBride
Flynn
Sheridan
Forest
Brown Brothers
Mason
Titus
B. F. Keith
NEW Theatre
Austin & Stone's
Boccardi
Peters
Danfretta
Hanlons
Superba
Austin & Stone
William Root
Austin
Stone's
Museum
Tremontor
Mr. T. Adamowski
Old Iaugus Race Course
Tremont Theatre
Camille D’arville
Wm. McLaughlin
Clinton Elder
A. F. MacCollin
Chas. R. Burrows
Henry Stanley
Phil Robson
Kate Davis
Hilda Hollins
Maud Hollins
Nannie Morse
Gussie Rutledge
George Frothingham
Vvisason
Geo. C. Boniface, Jr
John J. Braham
Boston Museum
Fred Miller, JR
Theatre
Palace Original Living Pictures
French Fratique Burlesque Co
Seaside Pavilion
City Point
H. A. Mcinnes
Providence Line
Park Square Station
Providence
Old State House
Palmer
A. W. C. H. Briggs
Gen. Pass
Bar Harbor
Machiasport
Frank Jones
Mak
All Landiony
Rockland
MONDA
Boston Maine
Central Rail
Payson Tucker
Point OF Pines
Florel Pines
Beach & Lynn
TRR
Portia
F. Williams
Chamutete
Suffolk
Fitchburg Depot
Marblehead
Longfellow
John Smith
Commercial Wharf
Provincetown
Wwood & Rich, Agte
Bass Point
Rites
J. A. Plandeers, Agt
Washington St
Salem Willows
Baker's Island
Beverly
Snow’s Arch
Asia
Rly & Salem
Billie
Eastport
Lubec
Calais
St. Andrews
Camp
Portland
Commercial
BE. A. Waldro
Fall River LI
Piiton
Pilgrim
Square
Ball River
Wewport
Ewport
Yarmouth Steamship
Limited
Lewis Wharf
Yarmouth
W. H. Eaves
Wasington Street
Raymond & Whitcomb
Thomas Cook & Son
John G. Hall & Co
Canada Atlantic & Plant Steamship,Inc
Halifax
Richardson & Barnard
Ents
Atlantic Ave
Telephone
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