Fire devastates Ayer home in Methuen blaze
Robert F. Ayer returned from a weekend at his summer camp to find his Methuen residence, barn, and carriage shed engulfed in flames. Firefighters arrived after he raised the alarm at the station. Captain Charles E Moreland, George Morin, and Robert W Pow were injured when a second story door collapsed. Pow suffered a broken leg and Moreland a fractured rib. Loss estimated at about 800 dollars.
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Methuen
Robert F. Ayer
Ayer
Charles E. Moreland
George Morin
Robert W. Pow
Pow
Moreland
Morin
Dividend to Hing's Unsecured Creditors Dividends Stated
A 6 percent dividend is declared for unsecured creditors of Cardenio King, a stock dealer now in state prison. The unexpected payout totals about 9500 dollars, with further dividends anticipated as court orders.
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Gompers Mitchell Morrison to press Bucks Stove case contempt
Washington July 17 labor leaders Samuel Gompers John Mitchell and Frank Morrison will return Monday before Justice Wright to urge that contempt charges connected to the Bucks Stove and Range case be made more specific. Protests against further hearing due to alleged preformed opinions failed.
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Washington
Justice Wright
Samuel Gompers
John Mitchell
Frank Morrison
District Supreme Court
Continuance Granted in Contempt Proceedings Over Bill of Particulars
The court granted a one week continuance after prosecutors used the two days allowed by law to answer a motion of a bill of particulars. The American Federation officials showed no readiness to apologize, and the contempt order was interpreted as offering no chance to do so. The defense filed affidavits denying charges, while earlier motions were overruled. The hearing adjourned to next Monday with no action.
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New York
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J. M. Buck
Europe
Capture of 15 year old in Allston burglary chase
Patrolman Bow of Brighton station pursued William Prendergast aged 15 of Dorchester after midnight as he fled with two companions through Allston and Brighton into Cambridge. Prendergast was captured after a stumble. three shots fired by officers were returned by the youths as two escaped. He confessed to taking part in the attempted break in at 170 Cambridge Street.
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Brighton
Cambridge
William Prendergast
Morton Street
Dorchester
Bow
Cambridge Street
Prendercast
Ethel Barrymore Cancels Engagements in Northwest
Sacramento dispatch reports actress Ethel Barrymore cancelled remaining season engagements in the Northwest and departed last night for New York.
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Ethel Barrymore
Sacramento
Cali
Northwest
New York
Heat Victim Kills Self in Malden
Michael Welch a 35 year old Malden laborer of 388 Pearl Street killed himself after suffering heat prostration on July 4. He tore a hole in his side and died at Malden Hospital. Welch who was single was employed as a laborer.
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Pearl Street
Malden
Welch
Malden Hospital
My Friend from India revival at Castle Square
The Castle Square Theatre revived My Friend from India with Donald Meek in the title role delighting both matinee and evening audiences. Meek's comic timing and A Keene Shaver's overacting balance drew laughs in scenes like the mirror gag. Next week the theatre presents Augustus Thomas farce On the Quiet.
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Castle Square
India
Mr. Craig
Donald Meek
Mr. Meek
A. Keene Shaver
Mr. Carleton
Robert Middlemas
Miss Binley
Miss Shirley
Bowdoin Square Theatre Offers Notable Vaudeville and Film
A strong Bowdoin Square Theatre program features Electra Company electrical exhibition, La Faye and Toohey singing and talking act, Mae McGowan as vocalist, Kennedy and Vincent in a specialty, and the Knox brothers as musicians. McNaughton performs as a clever entertainer with a popular youth education film. Continuous show from 1 to 10 30.
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Electra Company
la Faye
Toohey
Mae McGowan
Kennedy
Vincent
Knox Brothers
McNaughton
Medford Boulevard Summer Theatre Presents The Missing Miss
The Medford Boulevard Summer Theatre, led by Manager J. W. Gorman, features Matthew Ott's merry musical melange The Missing Miss this week. Pearl Evans stars as Mrs. Paula Allen in a string of laughable situations and ludicrous complications.
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J. W. Gorman
Medford Boulevard
Matthew Ott
Pearl Evans
Paula Allen
Alabama Troubadours at Norumbega Park Delight Audience
J W Gorman's Alabama Troubadours performed in the open air theatre at Norumbega Park yesterday afternoon and evening. The show featured lively plantation cuttings with dusky singers, nimble cake walkers and singable tunes, touted as the best yet from the troupe.
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J. W. Gorman
Alabama
Paragon Park adds cabaret entertainment at Palm Garden
Palm Garden at Paragon Park unveils a cabaret concept this summer inspired by Parisian and Viennese cafes. Guests may dine beside the Paragon Quartette or hear soprano Marie Unevarsky perform arias while enjoying dessert.
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Palm Garden
Paragon Park
Marie Unevarsky
Hub Theatre: Tom Levene Miniature Mus Comedy Delights
Tom Levene entertains at the Hub Theatre with miniature musical comedies Hotel Upside Down and Looking for Fan Engagement, delivering quick laughs and steady audience response last night. The revue-style program showcases witty skits and brisk pacing that kept patrons in constant amusement.
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Tom Levene
Globe Week Vaudeville Shows Shine With Surprising Acts
The Globe this week presents varied vaudeville acts. The Regal Trio Paddy Murphy and two young ladies perform a singing and dancing novelty. Harry LaMarr impersonates Yankee female types. Riley and Hart sing and dance in a lively specialty. Carmody the juggler debuts his mirror clubs, a fresh juggling twist.
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Regal
Paddy
Murphy
Harry LaMarr
Riley and
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Carmody
Orpheum Stage Delivers Night of Comedy and Song
At the Orpheum this week the famed Billy K Wells headlines with humor while the Hebrew politician rises in popularity. The Stage Struck Kids perform a lively mix of comedy and music, delivering several excellent musical numbers.
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Orpheum
Billy K. Wells
Majestic Theatre Premiere Pulls Crowds for Boys of Company B
Lindsay Morison stock company staged Boys of Company B at the Majestic Theatre with the Firth Massachusetts Regiment in attendance. Tony Allen, a young lawyer and captain of Company B, woos his fiancée Eileen amid family schemes and wartime camp tensions. Wilson Melrose and Eleanor Gordon led strong performances as Tony and Wileen, with Rose Morison and Mrs. George A. Hibbard delivering notable turns.
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Lindsay Morison Stock Company
Firth Massachusetts Regiment
Tony Allen
Company B
New York Grays
Eileen
Tony
Wilson Melrose
Eleanor Gordon
Wileen
Rose Morison
Madge Blake
George A. Hibbard
MacLane
Meistersingers and Star Minstrels At Keith's Boston
A Boston audience witnessed a major minstrel show at B F Keith in which over 50 performers filled the stage. The Meisteringers provided much solo work and comedy with Lew Benedict Hugh Doherty and John Healy among the stars. Harry M Morse acted as interlocutor as the troupe delivered popular numbers and lively by play amid strong audience laughter.
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Boston
B. F. Keith's Theatre
B. F. Keith’s Theatre
George Thatcher
Thatcher
Primrose
West
Lew Benedict
Hugh Doherty
Philadelphia
John Healy
al G. Fields
Harry M. Morse
Cohan and Harris
Lew Dockstader
Murar
Meistersingerg
Una Clayton Stars In New Comedy At Keith’s Big Event
Promoter B F Keith surrounds his main program with top talent. Actress author Una Clayton, renowned comedienne and playwright, appears in the new comedy A Child Shall Lead Them. The sketch is well balanced and gains a sharp climax through her handling. It delighted the footlights and won audience appreciation.
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B. F. Keith
Una Clayton
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Open air theatre at Lexington Park hosts Morgan and West bill
The Lexington Park open air theatre presents a popular programme featuring Morgan and West, German comedians, the Lambert brothers, a high class musical act, and Mr Joe Daniels an impersonator and storyteller for an evening of varied entertainment.
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Lexington Park
Morgan and West
Lambert Brothers
Joe Daniels
Wanted a Man Cook at Scenic Temple
Harrington and Miller delivered a strong comedy performance at the Scenic Temple yesterday afternoon and evening, described as one of the best acts ever seen at the venue. The show titled Wanted, a Man Cook drew praise for its lively humor and stage presence.
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Harrington
Miller
Scenic Temple
Boyle Seen as Warren's Possible Successor
Report states Boston leaders favor businessman and Ward 11 Democrat Mr Boyle as likely successor to Chairman Warren. Governor had pledged not to reappoint Warren unless a better equipped man could be found, with pressure mounting from Boston Democrats and figures like Chairman John.
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Boyle
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Boyle of Beacon Street, leather firm head, long Boston tenure
Thomas St. Boyle of 879 Beacon Street, born in Boston in 1861 and lifelong resident, runs T S Boyle & Co. leather at 30 South Street with a Woburn plant. His first public post was librarian trustee appointed by Mayor Collins ten years ago, now vice-president of the library board for five years, while A Sullivan and Secretary Arthur Brooks supported Chairman Warren.
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Finance Commission
Arthur Brooks
Civil Service Association
Warren
Thomas St. Boyle
Beacon Street
Boston
T. Sr. Boyle
Collins
Boston Public Library
Mallalieu the oldest bishop grows weaker at Auburndale
Bishop Mallalieu, the oldest bishop in America, is sinking at his home, 42 Grove Street in Auburndale, after a month of illness. Doctors attribute the relapse to the lingering after effects of the heat, noting he handled recent heat well before worsening.
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Willard ¥. Mallalieu
America
Grove Street
Auburndale
Mallalieu
Milk price probe ordered by city council
District Attorney Pelletier was called upon by the City Council to probe the recent milk price rise in the city. Councillor Curley urged the DA to determine if milkmen seek extra tribute from the public. The council also approved a $250,000 loan for a Chelsea north bridge and voted to grant one day off in five to Deer Island Reform School employees, despite legal doubts.
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Pelletier
Reformatory
Deer Island
Lord Camoys Denies Engagement To Miss Mildred Sherman
London July 17. Lord Camoys declared the report of his engagement to Miss Mildred Sherman is incorrect. He said the girl is charming and the news came as a surprise, noting he has not met or corresponded with the Shermans since his America trip for the Lord Decies and Miss Vivien Gould wedding in February. He plans to visit New York later, then proceed to British Columbia.
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Lord Camoys
Mildred Sherman
New York
Sher- Mans
America
Lord Decies
Vivien Gould
Tender dinner to new postal head
A testimonial dinner honored Patrick J. Lane of East Bovton at The Brenton Bass Point for his recent appointment as superintendent of the South Postal Station at the South Terminal. Nearly all prominent East Boston businessmen attended and a cablegram from Mayor Fitzgerald expressed regret. John J. Walsh presided. guests included ex Senator Lewis Burnham Edward C Bagley Dr George N Mee Pherson Thomas Carr Harry C Foster Frank C Wood and Norman Ritchie.
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Patrick J. Lane
East Bovton
Brenton
Bass Point
South
South Terminal
East Boston
Fitzgerald
John J. Walsh
Lewis Burnham
Edward C. Bagley
George N. Mee Pherson
Thomas Carr
Harry C. Foster
Frank C. Wood
Norman Ritchie
Malden Fire Department to Elect Nicolls Captain
It is learned that Lieutenant John T. Nicolls of the Malden fire department will be elected captain of the Central fire station in Malden soon. The move signals a broad shake up in the department as Nicolls is set to succeed William E. Coombe, who has been elected deputy chief.
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John T. Nicolls
Malden
Baseball scores from six city matchups listed
Kansas City 9, St. Paul 6. Toledo 5. Columbus 3, Indianapolis 8. Louisville 3. Milwaukee 7. Minnespolis 6.
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Toledo
Columbus
Indianapolis
Louisville
Milwaukee
Minnespolis
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