Memorial Day Observances Across Boston Honor Dead
Memorial exercises conducted by G A R posts amid rain and limited processions. Flowers placed on soldiers graves, shortened programs, and committee distribution. Also the Massachusetts Catholic Order of Foresters held a requiem mass at Mission Church Roxbury with a concerted ceremony and a post-service collation and program.
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Shaw
Order of Foresters
Knights of St. Rose
Mission Church
Tremont Street
Roxbury
John Frawley
Cherubini
Fanny Callahan
Mary McNulty
Pierce Murphy
Thomas Kerr
Tremont Hall
St. Francis Court
Mt. Pleasant Court
St. Alphonsus Court
Columbia Court
Friendship Court
Smith Street School Hall
Memorial Day Observances Across Boston Area Cemeteries
Veterans from Charles Russell Lowell Post 7 and many G A R units decorated graves at Mt Hope Mt Auburn St Augustine and more with help from the Woman's Relief Corps and local schools. A Coffin monument unveiling at Mt Auburn featured Colonel Coffin’s grave and an address by Major General Wager Swayne.
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Charles Russell Lowell
Mt. Hope
Mt. Auburn
Washington Street
Woman's Relief Corps No
Henry C. Nevins
Forestdale
Henry A. Thomas
Tremont Temple
Wager Swayne
Post
Dorchester
Codman Cemetery
Norfolk Street
Bernard Street
North Cemetery
Stoughton Street
South Cemetery
Lower Mills
East Boston
Woodlawn
Holy Cross
Church of Our Father
George Budge
Leominster
Eustis Street
Forest Hills
William M. Olin
The
Commonwealth
Charlestown
Trinity M. E
Carleton Coffin
John A. Andrew
Charles Carleton Coffin
Boston Journal
New Hampshire
Coffin
William F. Barton
Shawmut Church
George W. Powers
Old Gov't Java and Postum Health Drink Featured
The article notes the British Army once sourced coffee from Java plantations and mentions Mr. P. M. Hanney of Siegel Cooper Chicago who spent years in Java buying for troops. It cites his family using Postum as a coffee substitute and argues proper diet enhances health and success, linking digestion to performance.
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Java
P. M. Hanney
Great House of Siegel, Cooper & Co
Chicago
Boston Massacre Monument Wreath Laying Observed
A wreath and flags were placed at the Boston Massacre monument by the Robert G. Shaw Colored Veterans' Association, followed by a brief ceremony honoring the portrait of Washington and his influence.
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Washington
Boston
Robert G. Shaw Colored Veterans’ Assocet
West Point dedicates Civil War battle monument
At West Point on May 31 in front of about 6000 people the battle monument honoring regular army officers and soldiers who fell in the Civil War was dedicated. Secretary of War Alger and Brigadier-General Wilson spoke, followed by General Schofield and Justice Brewer. the ceremony closed with a benediction.
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West Point
N. Y
Shipman
David J. Brewer
Supreme Court of the United States
Monument Unveiled at Wilkinson Park Pawtucket
Heavy showers did not stop the unveiling of the Soldiers and Sailors monument in Wilkinson Park Pawtucket Rhode Island. The event featured Miss Carrie Jenks unveiling the statue and Governor Elisha Dyer delivering the address.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Soldiers’ and Sailors
Wilkinson Park
Grand Army
Pardon E. Tillinghast
Supreme Court
Carrie Jenks
James L. Wheaton
Ladies’ Soldiers’ Memorial Association
John W. Davis
Elisha Dyer
Gettysburg
Sudbury Soldiers Monument Dedicated In Town Services
Sudbury May 31 The new Soldiers monument presented by Hon Homer Rogers was dedicated with services. The donor turned the monument over to the town and it was accepted by Selectman Rufus Hurlburt. Speaker of the House Hon John L Bates delivered an oration with G A R posts from Wayland Hudson and Framingham taking part.
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Sudbury
Homer Rogers
Rufus ¥. Hurlburt
John L. Bates
G. A. R. Posts
Wayland, Hudson and Framingham
Miss Parnell's Grave Service Noted in Cambridge
The grave of Miss Fannie Stewart Par nell in Mt. Auburn Cemetery was decorated yesterday by a Cambridge committee of her countrymen including Maurice M. Sullivan Jeremiah Barry Thomas Moloney Maurice Donahue Michael Hayes Patrick Binson John Gibbons and John Keogh.
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Fannie Stewart Parnell
Mt. Auburn Cemetery
Cambridge
Maurice M. Sullivan
Jeremiah Barry
Thomas Moloney
Maurice Donahue
Michael Hayes
Patrick Binson
John Gibbons
John Keough
Post 113 Dined At Youngs Hotel Banquet
The afternoon exercises of Post 113 G. A. R. featured a banquet at Youngs Hotel attended by about 100 members and guests. Commander C Adams presided and J Edward Hollis acted as toastmaster with remarks from J Payson Bradley and Mayor Quincy. The Rev A A Berle spoke for the clergy, with guests including Major General Swain, Junior Vice Commander Smith, the Rev W F Bolster, Jesse C Ivy and Perlie Dyar.
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Young’s Hotel
C. Adams
J. Edward Hollis
J. Payson Bradley
Quincy
A. A. Berle
Swain
Smith
W. F. Bolster
Jesse C. Ivy
Perlie Dyar
Swair
F. W. Hamilton
Reunion at Faneuil Hall of Civil War regiments
Survivors of the Fifty-fourth and Fifty-fifth Massachusetts Colored Infantry and the Fifth Massachusetts Colored Cavalry gathered for a post noon dinner in Faneuil Hall. Col N. P. Hallowell presided with Cols George Pope William Nutt and Henry H. Russell at the platform table, joined by Comrade Joseph H. Smith Lt Stephen S Swails Lt William H. Dupree Lt Charles L Mitch ell Sgt J N Kellogg and Comrade Isaac H Mullen. About 26 attendees included Councillor Allen.
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Fifty-fourth
Fifty-fifth Massachusetts Colored Infantry
Massachusetts Colored Cavalry
Faneuil Hall
N. P. Hallowell
George Pope
William Nutt
Henry 8. Russell
Joseph H. Smith
Stephen 8. Swails
William H. Dupree
Charles L. Mitchell
J. N. Kellogg
Isaac H. Mullen
Councillor Allen
Kearsarge Veterans Dine At Memorial Dinner
The Kearsarge veterans with Company BL of the Naval Militia under Lt. J F Dilla way Jr held their annual Memorial dinner at the American House yesterday. About 300 men attended with guests. after informal addresses by Admirals Belknap and White the group marched to headquarters on Washington street and were dismissed.
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Kearsargeaval
Naval Militia
J. F. Dillaway, Jr
American House
Admiral Belknap
Admiral White
Washington Street
Indians Warpath Report Alleges Killings in Montana
A Helena dispatch to the Republican says Cheyenne Indians have gone on the warpath near the Crow reservation, killing soldiers and civilians. Five U.S. soldiers and two others reportedly died, with fifty cowboys encamped. troops and deputies move to intervene as violence flares.
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Dpnver
Helena
Mont
United States
Crow Indian Reservation
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George Walter
Lou Alderson
Fort Keogh
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Cheyenne Agency
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Barringer
White Bull
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Winters
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Fort Custer
Stouch
Miles
Agent Stouch
Secretary of War says no information on Montana Indian outbreak
West Point May 31 Secretary of War Alger stated he has no information on the Montana Indian outbreak and has received no official news regarding the incident.
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West Point
N. Y
Alger
Montana
The Walking Delegate Opens Summer Run at Tremont Theatre
The Boston Tremont Theatre hosts the comedy opera The Walking Delegate. Charles E. Cook and Lucius Hosmer debut as librettist and composer with mixed reviews. Cast includes Oscar Girard, Christie MacDonald, Laura Joyce Bell, and Josephine Knapp. The production faces audience expectations and features an extensive supporting program at Keith's and the Museum.
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Tremont Theatre
Charles E. Cook
Lucius Hosmer
Boston
Cook
George Washington Tree
Columbia Hale
J. C. Miron
Peter Lang
James Gilbert
J. B. Meschaert
Laura Joyce Bell
Hosmer
Dolly Doane
Oscar Girard
Ttle
Christie MacDonald
Josephine Knapp
Walter S. Hawkins
Thomas Clifford
Mabelle Wallace Howe
Gus Daly
Percy Bowles
Valentine Martin
Mr. Miron
Alvin Jones Drowns Off Marblehead Rocks
Alvin Jones of Malden drowned while near the Neck Marblehead today. He and his wife came ashore in the morning but became separated. a search party found his body in shallow water near Hotel Nanapashomet after his wife raised an alarm. He could not swim and likely slipped from the rocks.
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Marblehead
Alvin Jones
Malden
Spanish ministers shuffle as Tetuan and Mandao swap posts
May 31 report from Madrid says Senor Canovas plans to replace the Duke of Tetuan as foreign minister with the Duke of Mandao and move Tetuan to France as ambassador, with Mandao becoming minister and Tetuan returning to Paris.
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Madrid
Senor Canovas
Duke of Mandao
Paris
Duke of Tetuan
France
A O H Parade Expected To Dazzle On Bunker Hill Day
Indications point to the Ancient Order of Hibernians parade on Bunker Hill Day June 17 surpassing all prior efforts. Military Division 387 the Bunker Hill Guards will lead Division 5 of Charlestown, with about 2000 Hibernians in line. Charlestown, home to Treasurer Martin J. Roche, draws eyes as members urged to wear uniforms and march.
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Bunker Hill
Order of Hibernians
Division 5
Charlestown
Monument Society Hall
Massachusetts
Hibernians
Martin J. Roche
Order
Local Kidney Pill Endorsement Sparks Skepticism and Relief
Cambridge resident Chas Steinkrauss reports relief from back pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills at Park Street drugstore. He praises the product and urges others with kidney issues to try it, noting rapid improvement after the third dose. Foster Milburn Co. distributes Doan's in the United States.
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San Francisco
Iowa
Dean
Chas. Steinkrauss
No. 16
Park Street
Cambridge
Geo. Burwell
Park Square
Cor. Boylston Street
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Motion pictures of Corbett Fitzsimmons fight shown in Boston
The Boston Theatre presented periscope footage of the Carson City bout from March showing the entire match from ring entry to finish. The hour and a quarter program captures key moments with steady pace, including the dramatic 14th round finish and postfight crowd scenes. Two daily showings at 2:30 pm and 8:30 pm.
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Boston
Carson City
George Siler
William Muldoon
Fitz
Corbett
New York
Boston Theatre Lugenue Tempktins
Tonicht S
Corbett Fitzsimmons
Castle Square stages Alabama to packed houses in Boston
The Castle Square Theatre company offered two strong matinee and evening performances of Augustus Thomas’s Alabama, drawing sold out crowds before all tickets could be sold. J H Gilmour as Colonel Preston and Lillian Lawrence as Mrs Page led a ensemble praised for fitting the Southern roles, with Mary Sanders, Lizzie Morgan, Nina Morris, Lindsay Morison and others delivering notable turns as the rest of the cast. The play, lauded for its depiction of Southern manners, will be followed by Robertson’s Caste next Monday evening.
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Castle Square
Augustus Thomas
Alabama
Castle Square Theatre
Colonel Preston
J. H. Gilmour
Lillian Lawrence
Howard Atheneum Presents New Film Show and Busy Holiday Acts
The Howard Atheneum drew holiday crowds for over twelve hours with early starts and a slate of novelties. New acmograph films of the Fitzsimmons Corbett fight impressed patrons along with a lively female minstrel opening, Pearl Marques and others, and a burlesque Little Fra Diavolo directed by Violet Mascotte. The vaudeville bill featured the Stewart sisters, Weston sisters, James Richmond Glenroy, O'Brien and Havel, Emilie Edwards, Nina Colville, Mabel Craig, Lucy Weston, Robert Tyrrell, and the Howard Comedy Three among others, all delivering strong acts and repeat appeal.
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Howard Atheneum
Acmograph
Fitzsimmons-Corbett
Pearl Marques
Madge Darrell
Marie Buchanan
Annie Marsh
May Young
Violet Mascotte
Havel
Emilie Edwards
Jack Mears
Mimic
the Holbrooks
Nina Colville
Mabel Craig
Lucy Weston
Robert T. Tyrrell
Chutes Amusement Park Attracts Crowds Despite Weather
Bad weather reduced attendance at the Chutes yet many enjoyed the sport. The venue offers unique varied experiences including riding donkeys ponies and saddle horses on the track. Grounds and attractions are well maintained with a popular cafe and Roxbury Cadet Band concerts drawing steady crowds.
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Roxbury Cadet Band
Katherine Rober Shines in Pert at Lothrop's Grand
Katherine Rober opened her engagement at Lothrop's Grand in Pert proving versatility in a soubrette title role with entertaining singing and dancing. The cast received praise for strong performances including Marguerite Ferguson and the Union Male Quartet. The John Weber farce company drew much laughter, with lively specialty acts throughout the program.
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Katherine Rober
Lothrop
John Weber
Richard Lyle
Morris McHugh
Leonard Rowe
Ted Brittan
Grace Hamilton
Belle Gaffney
Marguerite Ferguson
Union
South Boston
Harry le Marr
Mr. Weber
Pop Concerts at Music Hall Delivers Diverse Cadet Program
A large crowd attended the Pop concert at Music Hall with many military officers among the guests. The Cadet operas selections included Tack and the Beanstalk Simple Simon and Tabasco along with the Seventh Regiment March. Tonight features a full program with marches, waltzes, and overtures by Zeller Delibes and Strauss among others.
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Music Hall
Simon
Seventh Regiment
Sidney Jones
Bilse
Scherz
Czardas
Delibes
Schubert
A. Thomas
Holstein oxen Joe and Jerry captivate crowds at Austin and Stones
The Holstein oxen Joe and Jerry, seven years old and standing eighteen hands high, are shown at Austin and Stones this week. They boast a drag haul weight of 11 061 pounds and feature black and white markings with a 9 foot 9 inch girth. Also drawing laughs is the comically large mouthed coon Black Diamond popular with attendees.
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Austin & Stone's
Joe
Jerry
Austin & Stone
New Museum Bioscope Draws Crowd on Memorial Day
A new bioscope series debuted at the museum with popular pictures and a wave of entertainment. Vaudeville showcased notable acts including Karno from Paris Perner's Neapolitan Troubadours and the Morley sisters among many others as Memorial Day crowds filled the venue all day.
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Karno
Paris
Perner
Hyde
Lola
Phyllis Russell
Lyons
Herbert
Morley
Brown
le Clair
Ada Eton
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