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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1904

Page

4

Clergymen Barred from Oyster Bay Barber Shop Incident

In Oyster Bay New York on a Saturday night Rev James T Gaskin pastor of the African Methodist Episcopal Church sought a shave in David Newport's shop. The barber refused citing color and ejected him. Gaskin alleges a police club was brandished. witnesses dispute the claim. Gaskin calls the episode troubling though not connected to the President.

Oyster Bay N. Y James T. Gaskin Newport Gaskin

Nantasket Beach Excursion Promises Populous Season

Nantasket Beach remains Boston s premier harbor resort with frequent steamship service from Rowe s Wharf from 9 20 a m to 8 20 p m to Nantasket Beach and Pemberton return trips at 40 minutes past the hour and an extra boat at 9 10 p m. The Martland Band of Brockton plays daily while the bath house hosts 400 rooms under the metropolitan park commission. Excursions feature steeplechase coal mine shooting gallery and old mill attractions for ideal summertime recreation.

Nantasket Beach Boston Martland Brockton Mace Guy E. 8. Williams J. N. Proctor Steeplechase Shooting Gallery Old Mill Rowe's Wharf Nantasket Pemberton G. P. Cushing

Nantasket Point Amusement Resort Offers Coastal Day Trip

Visitors enjoy cool sea breezes and rides at Nantasket Point with roller coaster merry-go-round swings Midway African dodger bathing and a large dancing pavilion. Steamers Pleasure Bay and Attaquin run from Snow's Arch wharf at 9 30 each day taking about 40 minutes, with new trips added. last boat from Boston departs 10 30 p m and first boat from Nantasket Point at 7 30 a m.

Nantasket Point Pleasure Bay Snow's Arch Wharf Atlantic Avenue Oliver Street Boston

Boston Portland Steamship Line Offers Day and Evening Trips

The Eastern Steamship Company promotes its Boston to Portland service as a public benefit during the heated season. Regular excursions depart Boston at 7 p m daily, with day trips on the International division leaving Boston at 9 a m Monday Wednesday and Friday, returning from Portland the same evening.

Eastern Steamship Company Boston Portland

Plant Line Reissues Large Colored Map of British Provinces

Travelers seek reliable maps and the Plant Line answers with a re issued large colored map of the British Provinces. The pocket folded map, praised as the finest of its kind, is mailed to patrons for a 2 cent stamp to J A Flanders General Agent Boston Mass.

Plant Line J. A. Flanders Boston Mass

Revere Beach Condos Open Summer Ballroom Draws Dancers

The new summer ballroom on Revere Beach Boulevard attracts thousands of dancers from across New England, signaling strong local interest and steady patronage through the season.

Condo Boulevard Revere Beach New England

Williams Jokes On Platform In Post Convention

George Fred Williams returns from St Louis and declines to comment on party platform. He jokes about silence being golden and notes Massachusetts delegates will have plumage. Williams plans a strong fall fight for state control with Hearst backing.

George Fred Williams Post St. Louis Mr. Williams Williams Massachusetts William R. Hearst

Crescent Gardens presents top vaudeville at Revere Beach

Visitors at Crescent Gardens Revere Beach enjoy a week long vaudeville bill led by West and Van Sielen with Mitchell and Caine Hodges and Launchmere and the Boston pair Tony Williams and Harry Le Marr. The program also features Gilman and Allen and the Colonial moving pictures and Laughland.

Crescent Gardens Revere Beach West van Sielen Mitchell Caine Hodges Launchmere Tony Williams Harry le Marr Boston Gilman and Allen Jude Colonial Moving Pictures Laughland

Old Colony Steamer Sparks Plymouth Excursion Craze

The new steamer Old Colony built for the Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company proves immensely popular on the Rowe's wharf to Plymouth route. It costs more than other day excursion boats but offers lavish comforts, fine sea going qualities, and swift steady service. Departs Rowe's at 10 a.m. returns by 6 30 p.m. with two hours ashore in Plymouth.

Old Colony Nantasket Beach Steamboat Company Plymouth Massachusetts Bay Rowe's Wharf Boston Qaint Old Provincetown Bay Line Atlantic Avenue Marconi Wireless Provincetown Harbor The Commonwealth

Excursion steamer promotes Boston Harbor trips for yacht races

The popular excursion boat, thoroughly overhauled at great expense, now offers trips covering the full course of the Eastern Yacht Club auto boat races. Viewers can observe the races at low cost while also seeing Uncle Sam's torpedo boats patrolling the fleet.

Boston Fastern Yacht Club Uncle Sam

Vaudeville and Concerts At Beautiful Summer Resort

Vaudeville shows run every afternoon and evening with band concerts on Sundays as permanent features. The site offers hundreds of seats under trees, pleasant walks along a brook, and other attractions making it ideal for a family day out. No admission charged. Forest Hills and park cars connect.

Forest Hills Lexington Park Nellie B. Chandler Ladies’ Orchestra J. W. Gorman Alabama Rustic Theatre Buck Wing

Midsummer Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde at Castle Square Theatre

At Castle Square Theatre last evening a new stage version of Stevenson's Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde drew strong applause. William Humphrey starred in dual roles, displaying skill in rapid transformations and a vivid death scene, supported by Florence Rockwell and others in a solid ensemble.

Castle Square Stevenson Dr. Jekyll Mr. Hyde William Humphrey Ond Florence Rockwell Alison Skipworth Lady Somers Leonora Bradley Thomas Reynolds Enfield Carew J.L. Seeley Mr. Utterson George F. Farren Dr. Lanyon Lindsay Morison Sir Danvers Carew Edward Wade Inspector Lawrence John T. Craven Mawkins Mr. Jekyll

Isle of Spice Thrives with Long Boston Run

The summer show Isle of Spice enters its 10th week at the Globe Theatre with one of the season’s largest audiences. Manager Whitney teases future changes while noting the city’s strong reception. The chorus, led by Gus Sohlke, dazzles with beauty singing and especially dancing, making the musical extravaganza a crowd favorite.

B. C. Whitney Boston Globe Theatre Whitney Isle of Spice Chicago St. Louis Gus Sohlke

Tremont Theatre Woodland Tops Boston Summer Shows in 12th Week

Woodland at Tremont Theatre enters its 12th week to strong acclaim as a standout summer attraction in Boston. Henry W. Savage is praised for production values with striking costumes and scenery, while Harry Bulger earns praise for his Jail Bird role. The 100th performance is a week away with a double celebration planned including souvenirs.

Tremont Theatre Boston Henry W. Savage Harry Bulger

Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Mr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

The Bowdoin Square Theatre drew large crowds yesterday with a popular price presentation of Mr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Fred Murray leads a strong cast as the dual role with Joseph Selman and Charles Miller providing sharp support in a vivid stage adaptation praised for visuals and pacing.

Mr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson Bowdoin Square Theatre Boston Dr. Lanyon Laboratory Fred Murray Murray America Joseph Selman Utterson Charles Miller Newcomer

Keiths Theatre Sketches Draw Laughs From All Ages

Keiths yesterday featured McIntyre and Heath in The Man from Montana a lively spoof drawing big laughs. Harry LaRose and company offered The Sailor and the Horse with scenic aids but uneven humor. Al Lawrence and Watson impressed with mimicry and parody songs. The Mitch ells stirred applause with dancing and Brother Schenck performed sharp acrobatics. Brothers LaNole wowed with a revolving ladder routine. Carolyn Williams sang with a strong soprano in a vivid Lost Chord number. The Fadettes Orchestra delivered new pieces with encores, and biograph highlights of the St Louis fair closed the program.

Montana Keith's McIntyre Heath Harry LaRose and Company al Lawrence Boston Watson Mitchells Brothers Schenck LaNole Carolyn Williams West Sullivan

Palace Theatre Burlesque Week Delights Audiences

Palace Theatre offers a bright week of burlesque and vaudeville led by manager Waldron. The stock company performs Fagans Hotel and A Surprise Party with strong comedy, lively musical numbers, and a talented chorus. Notable acts include Sam Morgan Reno and Simisa Hayman and Franklin and Max Ritter with coon songs.

Palace Theatre Waldron T. F. Thomas John J. Black Mark Hart Charles Nichols Max Ritter Alio Sam Morgan Reno Simisa Hayman Franklin John Hart Company of Four

Vaudeville Thrills At Norumbega Park Open Air Theatre

The new open air theatre at Norumbega Park fills 3000 seats with reserved and free seating for vaudeville shows. Annie Abbott thrills crowds with gravity-defying acts while John Mayon and the Alabama Troubadours perform in rustic theatre as Lexington Park draws daily crowds for concerts, pony attractions, and seaside amusements.

Norumbega Park Rustic Theatre Annie Abbott Georgia Magnet Miss Abbott Eugene Sandow John Mayon and Company Auburndale Zoological Garden

Rousing Austin & Stones Minstrel Show Delights Big South Crowd

A rattling 26th century minstrel night at Austin & Stones dazzled audiences with The Southern Serenaders led by Billy Washington. The act featured Creole dancers, lively choruses, and standout solos by Billy Copes and Lizzie Bailey, with Auvette and Gladys Everson drawing strong applause.

Austin & Stone Billy Washington New Orleans Billy Copes Charley Smith Lizzie Bailey Gertie Cook Auvette Gladys Everson Harry Powell Viola Bancroft John Forepaugh Jessie Stewart Harris Merle Thornton Sisters Kam

Nickelodeon Variety Show Delights Local Audiences

Large crowds filled the Nickelodeon all day as Arizona Jack and his Wild West company performed riders scouts cowboys and vaqueros in a premier Western frontier exhibition. Olo America's queen of magic and Jaro the ventriloquist enchanted spectators with tricks and humor. A curio hall features six pretty girls while Dumont Harris day and French and others entertained with dancing and music. Friday night hosts amateur acts.

Arizona Jack Wild West Company Olo America Jaro Dumont and Harris Mike Feeney Day French Dolly Grey Cora Littlefield Coon

Point of Pines Enjoys Busy Beach Day at The Pines

A sunny Monday at Point of Pines drew larger crowds than usual with a busy afternoon and evening. The rustic theatre hosted strong audiences for vaudeville and Adolphe Mayer opera company presenting Mayo San a Japanese operetta with bright dialogue and sparkling music.

Point of Pines the Pines Adolphe Mayer Opera Company Mayo San Mr. Mayer Peter Curley M. Larrett Annie Lloyd Florence Taylor Marie Elmer Blanche Browne Florence Moore Bert Childs Jennie Barry Professor Flower Lynn Pines Opera Company Point Or Pines Adolphe Mayer Opera Co Pines Opera Co

Cape Cod Steamship Carried Warm Passenger Crowd

Daily sails aboard the Cape Cod steamship carried a cheerful crowd of passengers and crew. The vessel remained fully booked with travelers enjoying a steady voyage and pleasant seas.

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