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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1903

Page

6

Market rallies and holds well amid Hooley shock and gains

Wall Street steadies after the Evansville Hooley failure with railroads leading the advance. Prices recover from early weakness, with strong demand on rallies, London selling, and copper stock buying by major traders. Key gains seen in St Paul, Lackawanna, Delaware & Hudson, and several miners as confidence returns.

Wall Street Hooley & Co London New York St. Paul Pennsylvania New York Central Atchison Lackawanna Delaware & Hudson Erie Brooklyn Rapid Transit Canadian Pacific Consolidated Gas Metropolitan Mexican Central Rock Island Common Southern Pacific Wabash Common Sugar Atchison Common Preferred Baltimore & Ohio Colorado Fuel Northwestern Louisville & Nashville Missouri Pacific Norfolk & Western Reading Common Union Pacific Tennessee Coal and Iron Boston

Alhambra Theatre Completes with 159 Foot Electric Tower

The Alhambra Theatre at Revere Beach now stands topped by a 159 foot electric tower visible for 11 miles. A new rain storm scene for the Johnstown Flood spectacle debuted Sunday, drawing praise and commentary. The sequence shows five minutes of rain before the flood and a later rainbow above Greene's Hill, echoing a historic rainbow noted after the 1889 Johnstown flood.

Alhambra Revere Beach Johnstown Greene's Hill

Excursion to Plymouth by Governor Andrew Tour

The Governor Andrew sails from Rowe's wharf daily at 10 a m to Plymouth. After a south shore voyage the vessel stays nearly three hours in Plymouth. Passengers can visit Plymouth Rock Memorial Hall and forefather sites before the 6 p m Boston return.

Plymouth Andrew Rowe's Wharf Old Colony Boston Plymouth Rock Memorial Hall

Excursion crowds head to Revere Beach this week

A large Lowell party arrives at Revere Beach this Saturday with another from Springfield and at least a dozen smaller groups planned for the week. The surge in beach excursions stems from the Revere Beach Board of Trade, which groups all leading amusements and tradespeople along the shore and offers special inducements to visiting parties through its agency.

Lowell Revere Beach Springfield

Failure of William Basset in a Market Decline

William Basset of the Exchange building announces his suspension amid a general decline in the security market. Assignee George R. Nutter cites loans that could not be serviced and a better stop rather than deeper losses. Creditors will meet Wednesday at 11 at the Exchange offices.

William Basset Exchange Basset Boston New York George R. Nutter Brandeis, Dunbar & Nutter

Hulls Old Home week enhances Nantasket resort week

Nantasket Beach this week hosts Hulls Old Home week with aquatic and field sports, band concerts, fireworks along the shore, a grand parade and illumination next Saturday. Rowe's steamers run extra trips to Boston on Tue Wed and Sat nights, Nantasket 9 49 and Pemberton 9 05. Martland Brockton Band concerts at Hotel Nantasket continue daily, with new amusements like steeple chase coal mine and old mill adding to seasonal popularity near Boston.

Nantasket Beach Hull Pemberton Nantasket Rowe's Wharf Boston Martland Brockton

Cape Cod Trip to Provincetown Draws Crowds

Sunday trips aboard the Bay line steamer Cape Cod left at 9 30 a m with the saloon and promenade decks filled. The eight hour voyage includes four hours each way and 1 1 2 hours at Provincetown tip, drawing hundreds who repeat the outing all season. Weekday departures are at 9 a m.

Bay Line Cape Cod Provincetown Cape Pilgrims Siart Atlantic Ave Rowe's Whip Atkins Paine

Hylan Wins Bogey Match at Netherly Club Links

In Scituate on July 27 J. B. Hylan defeated his opponent 7 down in an 18 hole bogey handicap match play at the Netherly Club links on North Scituate Beach.

Scituate Netherly Club North Scituate Beach J. B. Hylan

Theatre Review at Castle Square Highlights Cast and Acts

At Castle Square Theatre last evening Edward E Kidder presented A Poor Relation with Horace Lewis as Noah Vale and John Webbber as Roderick Faye. The cast delivered strong impersonations from Dolly Faye to the janitor O Haley while a second bill featured Doctor Daffy and The Brakeman and the Tramp. The Fadettes Orchestra and a long list of vaudeville acts rounded out a lively program.

Horace Lewis Noah Vale Castle Square Theatre Edward E. Kidder Mr. Lewis John F. Webber Roderick Faye John Sampolis Jasper Sterrett Mortimer Weldon Herbert Smith John T. Craven O'Haley Dolly Faye Mary Hall Gertrude Berkeley Eunice Faye Susette Willey Alice Warrener Mary Sanders Scallops Castle Square Daffy Kennedy James Mazez Mazett al Coleman Dillon Brothers Owley Randall Delaskas Magical Cooks Toohey and Lacey Fadettes

Peggy From Paris Adds New Bell Boy No The Little Tip

Peggy From Paris at Tremont Theatre introduces a new musical number The Little Tip a song and dance by eight girls in bell boy costumes The piece in the boudoir scene second act satirizes hotel bell boys Words by George Ade music by William Loraine The eight girl dance is a highlight and the show remains crowded nearing its fourth month with George Marion directing efforts praised.

Peggy Paris George Ade Tremont Theatre Pegsy William Loraine George Marion Mr. Savage

Keiths Theatre Delivers Laughs With Irving Jones Opening Night

Irving Jones, a rising talent from New York and Philadelphia, drew roaring laughter at Keiths Theatre with self penned songs and bright remarks. Cushman Holcombe and Curtis offered a sharp sketch A Winter Session while Joe and Nellie Doner delighted audiences with An Escaped Lunatic.

Keith's Irving Jones New York Philadelphia Cushman Holcombe Curtis Joe Nellie Doner

Howard Atheneum Dark Until August Seventeenth

The Howard Atheneum will be dark until August seventeenth as the season ends with yesterday’s benefit show for the house staff and attaches. A large cast appeared including the burlesque company and many leading acts, with performances from 1 to 11 pm.

Howard Toby Lyons Dot Davenport Marion and Callahan Ben Walker Four Shannons Cunningham and Lord J. J. Harrington Joyces McLean Sisters Bohee and Hyers Max Winslow Spraker Brothers Jack Davis W. A. LaVeau Jack Mulvey Frederick

Venetian Gondoliers Aboard Old Home Week Show At Austin & Stone

Professor A Beniger and his Venice based chorus of gondoliers with three famed soloists performed at the museum during the New York era Old Home week. Mme Amalia Riolo Signor Giovanni Santamiello and Signor Chiabelli led solos duets and trios as a 17 member orchestra backed the act under Beniger. Countess Sidonie Van Neil wowed audiences with needle swallowing and removal. The Horton twins staged two lively acts to close the program.

A. Beniger Austin & Stone’s Canals Austin & Stone's Beides Mme Amalia Riolo Signor Giovanni Santamiello Signor Chiabelli Professor Beniger Sidonie van Neil Horton Twins

Amusement resort draws big crowds for varied acts

Yesterday's performances at the popular amusement resort drew large attendances at every show. L. B. Walker's imperial minstrels are a big hit, Milo the cambric queen, the McGee brothers as skilled exhibition boxers, the anatomical marvel Jacobie, Salem Sid the top card manipulator, and Osborne and Dailey's all star vaudeville company headline refined acts. Friday is amateur night as usual.

L. B. Walker Imperial Minstrels Milo Jeanetta McGee Brothers Jacobie Salem Sid Osborne Dailey All Star Mabelle Morse Lottie Proctor Charles H. Severne Joe Shaw Frank Howard Loise Davis

New Palace Theatre Stages A Hit Summer Weekbill

Boston audiences enjoy a strong New Palace Theatre program featuring Lew H Carroll in The Laughing Section. Performers include Fannie Everett Vic Brinkley Tillie Cohen Idylla Vyner Minnie Rinehart Annie Garter Hattie Mills with Sam Adams Lew Carroll Max Ritter Harry Evans and Thomas and Watson. Various acts showcase Lassard brothers Belmont and OBrien Gerald and the Malvin brothers with trained kangaroos. The evening ends with Eh What Is It a lively burlesque.

New Palace Theatre Lew H. Carroll Boston Fannie Everett Vic Brinkley Tillie Cohen Idylla Vyner Minnie Rinehart Annie Garter Hattie Mills Sam Adams Lew Carroll Max Ritter Harry Evans Thomas and Watson Alio Palace Tom Nolan Cora White Lassard Brothers Belmont O'Brien Gerald Malvin Brothers

Norumbega Park Opens With Glorious Weather and Strong Attendance

The week at Norumbega Park began with ideal weather drawing heavy weekday crowds both afternoon and evening. The rustic theatre offers a packed bill with Banky Bobd the boxing kangaroo delivering a three round bout with his trainer. The Fonti Boni brothers and Gardner and Maddern present high class acts while Bob and George Quigley unveil A Congressman at Large. Tambourine juggler W. P. Woodard is highlighted as a top act.

Norumbega Park Rustic Theatre This Park T. Collins Banky Bobd Bob George Quigley W. P. Woodard

Lexington Park Amusements Highlight Young Resort Scene

Lexington Park near Boston hosts Teels Band this Sunday with Boston American Band next week. The International vaudeville company debuts with Gordon Vidocq and Flynn the three Shamrocks offering bright sketches and humor. The Laskys present a musical sketch with costumes. Lorcett the dancing juggler amazes audiences. The Sou brette and the Piero features Mile Nelson and Mr Farnum with acrobatic feats.

Boston Lexington Park Teels International Vaudeville Company Rustic Theatre Gordon Vidocq Flynn The Three Shamrocks Laskys Lorcett Soubrette Piero Mile Nelson Mr. Farnum

Point of Pines Draws Big Monday Crowd and Audiences

A large Monday crowd visited Point of Pines as pleasant weather and week attractions drew beachgoers. Manager ONeill promoted two acts, J W Gorman’s Alabama Troubadours and J McMahon the high diver, offering two hours of entertainment at low prices. McMahon performs a dramatic 100 foot ladder back somersault into a shallow three foot tank and promises to be a major draw all week. Thursday features a transformed barnlike dancing pavilion for the occasion.

Point of Pines The Pines O'Neill J. W. Gorman Alabama McMahon the Pines

Bass Point Nahant Throngs Hear Marine Band Concerts

Great crowds visited Bass Point Nahant to escape city heat and enjoy cool breezes. A Lafricain Marine Band concert drew long lines of listeners on the rocky promontory with plans for daily afternoon and evening performances, making Bass Point a popular open air music resort.

Bass Point Nahant Point Lafricain Marine Band

Bass Point Resort Promises Full Day Outing Fun

Theatre entertainment and free dancing at Bass Point House attract crowds as season peaks. Shore dinners sell briskly and visitors flock daily since warm weather began. A Boston to Bass Point round trip sails from Union Wharf every 90 minutes, offering a charming excursion.

Terpsichore Bass Point House Bass Point Boston Union Wharf Commercial Street

Crescent Gardens Vaudeville Bill Delights Revere Beach Crowd

At Crescent Gardens Revere Beach a five year run of entertainment continues with a stellar vaudeville week. John Kernell and the Crane brothers headline while Emma Italia and Murphy and Andrews provide strong acts. Leonard and Fulton also charm in sketches.

Crescent Gardens Revere Beach John Kernell Crane Brothers Honers Kernell Mudtown Minstrels Boston Emma Italia Murphy Andrews Leonard Fulton

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