Hotel Proprietor Commits Wife Suspect Delusion Turns Insane
Daniel W. Pray, owner of the Lincoln House in Newburyport, attempted suicide twice, believing his wife unfaithful to a hotel boarder. He jumped from Shaw's Wharf and was rescued before being declared insane and committed to Danvers Insane Hospital. Mrs Pray denies the charges and will run the Lincoln House.
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Newburyport
Daniel W. Pray
Lincoln House
Danvers
Pray
Shaw's Wharf
Henry T. Wilkey
Eugene Paul
Pet
Prays
Salisbury Beach
Admiral Sampson Attends Gilbert and Sullivan Pinafore
Over fifty guests including Admiral Sampson and navy yard officers enjoyed H. M. S. Pinafore at the Chute grounds. Gilbert and Milbank hosted with actors Deadeye Josephine Ralph Sir Joseph and the captain praised by naval guests. officers visited backstage for refreshments and chat.
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Chute
Gilbert & Milbank
Navy Yard Force
James Gilbert
Deadeye
Blanche West
Josephine
Gethro Warner
Ralph
Hubert Dodd
Frank Buckly
Sir Joseph
M. L. Johnson
J. G. Eaton
A. T. Tribou
J. D. Adams
G. “.H. Wadleigh
Duncan Kennedy
G. W. Mentz
E. B. Underwood
W. H. H. Southerland
F. O. Maxson
C. Cc. Marsh
Dr. Smith
G. Brown, Jr
C. W. Dyson
M. E. French
Frank Lyon
R. J. Curtin
C. R.leary
Scorpion
Newton Mansfield
F. M. Bogan
W. T. Wallace
Dolphin
Thomas Snowden
Smith
Pollett
McGee R. Goldsborough
B O. Sykes
Dudley Carpenter
Walker
Robert
B. L. Bennett
Machias
Pinafore” Company
Southerland
The
Long
Street Car Rights And Commission Orders Impact September Start
The Board of Railroad Commissioners issued multiple orders to wind down operations by September first. It approved Lexington and Boston Street Railway usage on Main Street in Waltham and Webster crossing East Main Street with New York New Haven and Hartford tracks after overhead work on steam crossings is completed. The inquiry into the Webster and Dudley accident is postponed to September 10 due to motorman issues. Brockton Street Railway tracks extension also seeks authorization.
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Boar
Lexington & Boston Street
Newton Streetilway Company
Main Street
Waltham
Lexington
Main Streets
Moody
In Streets
Webster & Dudaley Street Railway
East Main Street
Webster
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
Webster & Dudley
Worcenter & W
Brockton Street Y
Returning Truths Mail Post Office Task Begun
Post office clerks began processing the Francis Truth mail held in the Boston office after a fraud order. Instructions from Washington require forwarding any mail with a return address to the sender. Unaddressed items go to the Washington De Letter Department to be opened and the contents returned in government envelopes.
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Francis Truth
Boston
Washington Department
Washington
Print contract bids opened for City Council official proceedings
The joint committee on printing opened proposals at the municipal printing plant for one year of official City Council proceedings. Only two bids were received from The Advertiser Company and The Travelers. The Advertiser's bid was favored, with Travelers quoting 10 dollars and past figures showing 8500 since the 1396 legal contract. Four years ago Travelers underbid Advertiser by 1000, but today Advertiser leads.
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Advertiser Company
Travelers
Advertiser
Probing Cause Of Death In Gloucester Man
Authorities investigate the death of John Sheehan whose body was found beside the street railway track between Gloucester and Rockport. The skull was crushed and clothing torn. Police theorize a car struck him though no streetcar line accidents were reported last night.
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Gloucester
John Sheehan
Rockport
North End Cycling Thief Nabbed by Station 1
Special Officer Rooney reports capturing an alleged wholesale bicycle thief in the North End. The prisoner, named Arthur Diepernatt, is believed to be connected to a gang of men who have been stealing wheels systematically, with at least a dozen secured in a few days.
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North End
Rooney
Station 1
Rae
Arthur Diepernatt
Build Yourself Free and Clear With Co Operative Bank Plan
Advertisement offers easy systematic payments to pay off a mortgage and own property free and clear. Encourages readers to become their own landlords, building wealth through loan plans with no commission. Signed by CO-OPERATIVE f.E BUBBANK, Secretary.
Closing Weeks of Boston Varied Varieties at Austin & Stone's
Review of the final performances in Boston with Otis Harlan as Valentine and Miss Beaumont as Marguerite. The program features Our Good Evening School Girls, A Me-Go-Round, and appearances by Gifford, Minnie Rinehart, the Petching brothers, Brennan and Sennet, Barrington and Martelle, McRae and Wyatt, and the Golden Gate Quartet. Chinko the gorilla draws crowds on Tremont row as the museum engagement winds down with a second stop in Chicago.
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Valentine
Miss Beaumont
Marguerite
Little Mile
Proto
Boston
Halifax
Gifford
Minnie Rinehart
Petching Brothers
Brennan and Sennet
Barrington
Martelle
McRae
Wyatt
Golden Gate Quartet
Austin & Stone
Jardin de Paris
Paris
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Lolotte
Cleo
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Aimee
Camille
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America
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Tremont Row
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Cora McNeal
Deans
Franks
Howe
Stanley
Chester Percival
Crowley
Fowley
DeRue
Shuby
Clever Lozches
Dennis Sisters
Aristocracy Opens Tremont Week With Strong Cast
Bronson Howard's four act comedy Aristocracy opened the Tremont last night. The society play features J H Gilmour as Jefferson Stockton and Florence Rockwell as Diana Stockton with an able supporting cast. Critics praise lifelike parts, crisp dialogue, and elegant costumes as the last week of the season promises strong attendance and entertaining performances.
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Tremont
Bronson Howard
Jefferson Stockton
J. H. Gilmour
Florence Rockwell
Diana Stockton
Mary Sanders
Katherine Ten Broeck Laurence
Cordelia MacDonal
Katherine Kent
Gus Co. Weinburg
William Haseltine
Frederick Truesdell
Dodson Mitchell
Ralph Lewis
Frank Andrews
Rockwell
My Friend From India at Castle Square Theatre Charms Large Audience
Last night at Castle Square Theatre the comedy My Friend From India drew a large crowd. Walter Perkins as A Keene Shaver and John T Craven as Erastus Underholt received strong laughs. Maude Odell and Lindsay Morison also earned praise as principal players. The show runs this week with The Man From Mexico to follow. tomorrow matinee offers souvenir chocolate boxes to patrons.
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India
Castle Square Theatre
Walter Perkins
A. Keene Shaver
John T. Craven
Kansas City Park
Erastus Underholt
James A. Eane
Charles Underholt
Stanley Kent
Tom
Valentine
Lindsay Morison
James Tweedle
Marion Hayste
Maude Odell
Leonora Gaito
Mrs. Beekman Street
Grace Estelle Clark
Bernice
Alice Davenport
Gertrude
Miss Hope Ross
Tilly
Mexico
Crescent Gardens Vaudeville Week Draws Large Crowds
Two audiences attended the Crescent Gardens yesterday afternoon and evening for a vaudeville bill featuring Erick Murray and Edwin Fowler from Bowdoin Square Theatre in One Rainy Day. Bessie Taylor performed a second week with new songs and stereopticon views, while the Pal ma la Trio and Sones Shamrocks offered popular acts. The rustic roof garden attracted steady crowds and free concerts complemented midday dining.
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Crescent Gardens
Enga
Erick Murray
Edwin Fowler
Bowdoin Square Theatre Stock Company
Urray
Mr. Fowler
Bessie Taylor
Miss Taylor
Pal-ma-la
Raymond
West
Little Sunshine
Sones Shamrocks
Keith's Theatre Provides Varied Summer Entertainment
A Boston audience enjoyed Keith's Theatre week long program headlined by Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Drew in When Two Hearts Are Won. The act featured humorous sketches, singing and dancing teams, and canine acts, with Swift and Huber brilliance and Graceful performances by Chris Bruno and Mabel Russell. A biograph reel showcased Emperor William’s torpedo boats and a parade of tallyho coaches.
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Mfe
Keith
Sidney Drew
Katherine and Petruchio
Shakspere
Boston
Landells
Arthur Dunn
Clara Belle Jerome
Swift and Huber
Swift and Chase
Fred Huber
Fox
Chris Bruno
Mabel Russell
Cecilian
Emperor Illiam
Bryant's End
Maine
Sidney Drewry
Clara Belle Jac Eels
The
Blondells
Canan
Kitty Mitchell
Geo. W. Day
Dan Swift
Jack the Hugger Featured at Nickelodeon Show
Thousands paid a nickel to see Jack the Hugger at the Nickelodeon yesterday with disguises shown to deceive police. The creole nightingales performed, and the show featured additions Lillie Gray Grace Gregg the Black Pearl and a large touring company. The program included Jack’s trained dog and multiple acts such as contortionists jugglers and impersonators. Amateur night is announced for Friday with strong patron interest.
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Jack the Hugger
Nickelodeon
Jack
George Hazzard
Lillie Gray
Grace Gregg
Wilson
Dog Jack
Loretta
America
Wentworth
Great Bartello
Cannon
Belmont
Joyce
George Platt
Daly and
Austin
Eleanora May
Annie Martin
Lulu Theis
May Arthur
Living Pictures
Powaine
Nickeleon
Burleighue and Specialty Bill at New Palace Theatre
A splendid bill of burlesque and specialty at the New Palace Theatre this week promises light pleasing amusement. From curtain rise to fall the stock company keeps the audience thoroughly amused and entertained.
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Palace Theatre
Point of Pines Summer Season Attracts Large Crowds
Boston area resort readers report an unprecedented summer season at Point of Pines with strong attendance. J J Flynn's Nashville Troubadours performed a ragtime show with dusky comedians and maidens. A lineup from Cole Johnson and Williams Walker showcased "The Golf nk" and acts by Harpers in coon comedy Sam Cousins and Walter Robinson drew praise. Marvellous Marsh delivered a daring coast stunt twice. Camille and E performed on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.
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Boston
Point of Pines
Pines
Rustic Theatre
J. J. Flynn
Nashville Troubadours
Simon-Pure
Cole & Johnson
Williams & Walker
Harpers
Sam Cousins
Walter Robinson
Marvellous Marsh
Camille and
Daring Parachute and Balloon Display at the Pines Week
Stafford and team lead a high profile exhibition of parachute and balloon ascensions as Freddy Condit directs the Pines dance segment with his orchestra. Musical week promises strong attractions including Gertrude Haynes and her choir celestial, Cushman Holcombe and Curtis, Knoll, McNeill, and other celebrated performers.
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Cushman
Holcombe
Curtis
Knoll
McNeill
Walsh
Nashville
Week—Herald
Gertrude Haynes
Celestial, Knoll & McNeill
Cushman, Holcombe & Curtis
Very Little Faust Opens Final Week at Columbia Theatre
The final week of the play Very Little Faust opened at the Columbia Theatre with previews showing strong audience interest and critics noting its brisk pace and witty dialogue. The production features a small cast and stagecraft that emphasizes humor over spectacle.
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KCK
KKK
LCL
Faust
Columbia Theatre
Boston Post Summer Photo Contest Promotes Amateur Entries
The Boston Post offers weekly cash prizes of 10, 5, and 8 dollars for summer resort photographs with news value and human interest. Submissions should include title, competitor name and address, and a brief note on interesting circumstances.
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Boston Post
Casey
Airy Fairy Lunette Captivates Boston Theatre Crowd
Airy Fairy Lunette, superseding Airy Fairy Lillian, charms Boston amusement crowds with hypnotic powers seen at the Boston Theatre. An enormous audience on the bijou stage during five weeks marks her popularity and the spectacle draws wide fascination from the public.
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Lillian
Boston
Opening vaudeville at Norumbega Park draws crowds
On August 8 1981 J W Gorman's comedians opened at the rustic theatre in Norumbega Park to great success. Fine weather brought thousands to the resort for the day and a strong vaudeville bill filled the theatre. Songs were a highlight with several new numbers. Restaurant crowds dined during 6 to 8 pm, creating a banquet atmosphere. The park’s theatre and veranda ambience drew steady patronage as more visitors planned to stay for multiple shows and attractions.
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Norumbega Park
KKK Chm
J. W. Gorman
Rustic Theatre
Opening of the Bowdoin Returns Tennessee’s Pardner
By special request of theatre goers, manager G E B Lothrop brings back Arthur C Alston's company with Tennessee's Pardner at Bowdoin Square Theatre week of Aug 20. Critics praise the production as a continued artistic and financial success. The troupe includes the Golden Nugget Quartet and performs a new repertoire of selections.
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G. E B. Lothrop
Arthur C. Alston
Tennessee
Bowdoin Square
Golden Nugget
Grand Theatre Opens Season With Melodrama
Next Monday the Grand Theatre launches the 1900 1901 season with Crimes of a Great City a first class melodrama. The same company from the South End family resort returns under Messrs Thomas and Watson who will direct affairs for another season.
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South End
Messrs. Thomas and Watson
Vendome Wedding in Boston Between Anna Klander and Dr John von Betzen
Quiet noon ceremony at the Vendome in Boston joins Anna Klander and Dr John von Betzen with Mariel Klander as maid of honor and Charles Ender as escort. The Rev A W Sandelo officiated as relatives and friends witnessed a lavish breakfast followed by a reception.
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Anna Wope A Kiander
John von Betzen
Boston
Mariel Klander
Charles Efnder
A. W. Sandelof
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