Bermuda Loses Papers and Cuba Gunboat Clash
British consul Clipperton revoked the Bermuda filibustering steamer's papers in Philadelphia, barring departure until reregistration. In Jamaica, a Spanish gunboat repelled an unknown steamer trying to enter Port Antonio after a brief exchange of shots. New York reports Cuban recruitment for a major filibustering expedition and arms shipments presumed along the Mississippi Sound.
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Kingston
Jam
Port Antonio
Philadelphia
Clipperton
Bermuda
New York
Mississippi Sound
Grant's Pass
Jamaica burned by Castillo's band near Havana
In Cuba, the town of Jamaica near Havana was burned by Castillo's band. Patriots blew up a repair train near Sabannilla in Matanzas province, killing the engineer and injuring several workers. Bands under Anselmo and Rodriguez burned every building in Puerta de la Guira south of the Trocha.
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Havana
Jamaica
Castillo
Sabanilla
Matanzas
Anselmo
Rodriguez
Puerta de la Guira
Trocha
BU Students Stage French and English Plays in Jacob Sleeper Hall
Boston University’s French and English departments presented two student plays yesterday afternoon in Jacob Sleeper Hall. The English production Under the Mistletoe featured Americus Vespucius Oldboy and Christopher Columbus Oldboy among a large cast led by Miss K Isabelle Mann. The French play cast included Gaston de Lussan and Edmie de Laurianne with Lila B. Lewis and Laure d Amezac leading roles.
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Boston University
Jacob Sleeper
Barnard
K. Isabelle Mann
Americus Vespucius Oldboy
James Hayley
Christopher Columbus Oldboy
George B. Currier
Tom Darling
J. William Parot, Jr
Freddy Blake
Lennox H. Andsay
Anastasia Blueblood Chester
May Follett
Sarah Bartlett
Molly Blake
Phillis Darling
Susie Flint
Gaston de Lussan
H. B. Sanborn
Edmie de Laurianne
Lila B. Lewis
Laure d’Amezac
Irma Brown
Julie
Femme du Chambre
Florence Webster
Millionaire Yerkes's Son Weds Then Arrested In Yorkville
Edward T. Yerkes, son of Chicago railroad magnate Charles T. Yerkes, married a daughter of James Morgan of West Seventy-fifth Street New York. The bride had just secured a divorce from him. Yerkes visited Morgan's home Saturday, refused to leave after Morgan asked, was arrested, and discharged at Yorkville Police Court as Morgan did not appear.
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New York
Edward T. Yerkes
Charles T. Yerkes
Chicago Surface Railroad
James Morgan
No. 161 West Seventy-fifth Street
Yerkes
Mr. Morgan
Morgan
Yorkville
Royal wedding in New York stars Catholic aristocracy
Miss Prudencia Vidduari Milmo wed Prince Albert Radziwill at St Francis Xavier Church in a ceremony officiated by Archbishop Corrigan. A nuptial mass followed and papal benedictions from Leo XIII were pronounced. The church drew Europe Mexico and local aristocracy. bride wore white satin with pearls and chiffon. wedding breakfast at Mrs Eugene Kelly Jr s home 19 Washington Square.
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New York
Prudencia Vidduari Milmo
Albert Radziwill
St. Francis Xavier
Corrigan
Leo XIII
Europe
Mexico
Eugene Kelly, Jr
Washington Square
Child awakens cops as mother found near death in folding bed
In Atlantic City on June 1 patrolman Cusick discovered 7 year old Gertie Richards sobbing in an unoccupied South Carolina avenue cottage. She led him inside where he found Mrs Margaret Richards unconscious beneath a folding bed after nearly suffocating.
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Atlantic City
South Carolina Avenue
Cusick
Gertie Richards
Margaret Richards
Vacant Seat in South Carolina Election Case Decided
The Johnston Stokes case from South Carolina's seventh district returned as unfinished business with votes reconsidered. The House approved that neither Johnston nor Stokes was elected, declaring the seat vacant by 180 to 122. Democrats Populists and 52 Republicans supported, Republicans opposed. The Senate discussed seizing facts on the Frederick Gerring Jr. fishing case and debated bonds and post office funding.
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Washington
Johnston- Stokes
South Carolina
House
Johnston
Stokes
McCall
Rep
Massachusetts
Elections Committee No
Senate
Lodge
Frederick Gerring, Jr
Harbor Bill Move After President Veto Expected
Washington June 1 The House river and harbor committee has decided to recommend passage of the river and harbor bill despite the President's veto. Chairman Hooker will prepare a report including the committee's reasoning for this action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Hooker
Nomination of Abram R. Serven for Civil Service post
In Washington on June 1 the President sent to the Senate the nomination of Abram R. Serven of New York to be chief examiner of the Civil Service Commission. The Senate confirmed Lieutenant-Colonel H. G C. Corbin as colonel and assistant adjutant general and rejected William H. Fowle for internal revenue collector in Virginia's sixth district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Abram R. Serven
New York
Civil Service Commission
H. G C. Corbin
William H. Fowle
Internal Revenue
Virginia
Fitzhugh Lee
Havana
Pressure to Stop Pasco Amendment Hurting Local Post Offices
Cambridge Somerville Chelsea Brookline Winthrop and Revere residents fear the Pasco amendment could end local carrier service by reverting sub-stations to fourth class offices. A petition drive seeks Massachusetts lawmakers to condemn the bill so sub-stations retain current service levels and mail access remains at local locations.
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Cambridge
Somerville
Chelsea
Brookline
Winthrop
Revere
Pasco
General Post Office
Massachusetts
Winthrop Meeting Votes $1000 to Repair Crest Avenue Bridge
At the Winthrop town meeting last evening on motion of David Floyd it was voted to expend $1000 in completing repairs of Crest avenue bridge. George W. Dyer and Mrs. Dyer of Atlantic street celebrated their crystal wedding with a large circle of friends from Salem Lynn Swampscott New Hampshire Melrose Hyde Park Canton Beverly Lewiston Portland and Boston. Over fifty valuable presents accompanied the celebration. Mr. Dyer has been engineer on the Boston Revere Beach Lynn railroad for ten years. Charles H. Pattee has recovered enough from illness to drive again.
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Winthrop
David Floyd
Crest Avenue
George W. Dyer
Boston, Revere Beach & Lynn
Charles H. Pattee
Cottage Park
Accidents Happen At Roxbury Factory And City Streets
Frank Cunniff a 15 year old of Roxbury was crushed when an elevator started while he and co worker John Coyne played with it. J I Preston general manager of Ribbed Tire Manufacturing was injured when his cab collided with a loaded truck and two fingers were torn off. Angelo Vincetyo 34 working on Tremont street was buried by a cave in at the bank and suffered scalp and body injuries.
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Frank Cunniff
Hampshire Street
Roxbury
A. Mentzel Medical Food Company
John Coyne
Cunniff
J. I. Preston
Devonshire
Fred Dammers in Court Over Harness Theft
On May 24 the A. A. Wilder barn at 10 John Street was entered and a harness valued at $0 stolen. The harness was found behind Fred Dammers’s China Street home. An arrest warrant was issued but he fled the city and was later located aboard the receiving ship Wa bash at the navy yard. He was brought to Chelsea and Judge Bosson ordered he remain in the navy rather than on bail. Fred, 20, from a respectable family, is described as a wild youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Wilder
John Street
Young Fred Dammers
China Street
Hebblethwaite
Young Dammers
Gouillas
Navy Yard
Wabash
Chelsea
Couct
Bosson
Navy
Fred
Gladstone urges unity through papal Anglican orders reply
Mr Gladstone writes Cardinal Rampolla to submit to the Pope supporting unity of Christendom via a papal declaration on the validity of Anglican orders. He views the Pope's inquiry as paternal and expresses reverence and gratitude for the attitude.
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London
Gladstone
Cardinal Rampolla
Christendom
Rigoletto Dress Rehearsal at Tremont Theatre
Opera review notes Rigoletto presented at Castle Square Theatre by familiar principals who sang Aida last week. Bassett Mertens and Linck praised for Duke of Mantua Rigoletto and Madalena, with Diard as Gilda not fully handling the part. Despite strong vocal work and a dramatic ensemble, familiarity with the score and production effort limited perfection. Rigoletto to run one week only.
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Verdi
Castle Square Theatre
Mr. Bassett
Duke of Mantua
William Mertens
Mary Linck
Linck
Madalena
Mertens
Miss Linck
Gilda
Diard
The Liberty Bell Opera Debuts at Boston Theatre
The Boston Theatre presents for the first time on any stage the new opera The Liberty Bell with music by Julius Adler and words by William Carter. Last night the house was dark amid dress rehearsals with vast scenery and flawless costumes. Manager Frank L. Perley is overseeing preliminaries as crowds pack the sale seats. the production is expected to run through the summer and possibly into next winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Theatre
Julius Adler
William Carter
Frank L. Perley
Tremont Gala Night Boosts Benefit Show Revival
The Tremont hosted a crowded second week start for Barnet's The Merry-Go-Round with a refreshed burlesque on The Rivals. It marked Tremont's first annual benefit for treasurer A. M. Sheehan, highlighted by a diamond ring gift from Manager Askin and a commemorative photo for ladies presenting ID after next Thursday. The cast featured J. W. Herbert, George A. Schiller, Alexander Clark, William Blaisdell, Robert Evans, and the Smith and Campbell duo performing for the first time.
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Tremont
Barnet
A. M. Sheehan
Askin
Boston Theatre
J. W. Herbert
Joseph Jefferson
George A. Schiller
Mrs
John Drew
Alexander Clark
Francis Wilson
William Blaisdell
Nat Goodwin
Robert Evans
W. H. Crane
Smith and Campbell
The Yankee Cruiser opens Boston Museum summer season
The new nautical operetta by Fred Miller Jr. mocks Civil War rivalries between naval and land forces. It debuts next Monday night at the Boston Museum, focusing on Kittery locals a provost marshal and a major who wield mock military authority. Charles Wayne and Will H Sloan lead two comic roles with Clara Thropp and Jennie Weathersby in supporting parts.
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Fred Miller, Jr
Boston Museum
Kittery
U.S. S. Kankakee
Charles Wayne
Will H. Sloan
Clara Thropp
Jennie Weathersby
Hollis Street Theatre Presents The Rivals Tonight
The company gathered by William Harris performs The Rivals at Hollis Street Theatre this evening. Despite popular past farce roles, a careful and excellent rendering is promised, with audience delight noted from New York’s first night.
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William Harris
Hollis Street Theatre
New York
Realistic Vitascope Scenes Shown at Keith's
The displays included a vivid fire scene where firemen rescue children from a tenement. Ladder work and water streams created a striking, authentic impression. A separate Grand Canal Venice panorama showed gondolas with waving passengers, framing the bustling bridge and waterfront.
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Keith’s
Grand Canal
Venice
Italy
European film brings new thrills to Scranton venue
The European program impressed with lifelike water scenes and oar action, showing for the first time in the country yesterday. Promised next week are reels from Niagara whirlpools and a Knights Templars march in Scranton. Featured acts include Ed Favor, Edith Sinclair, the Waterbury brothers, the Manhattan Four, Duncan the ventriloquist, and the Lucifers.
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Europe
Knights Templars
Scranton
Penn
Niagara
Captain Webb
Mr. Rice
Miss Irwin
J. W. Kelly
Ed Favor
Edith Sinclair
Waterbury Brothers
Manhattan Four
Duncan
America
Lucifers
Boston
Richards
Fredericks
Chute ride opens at Huntington Avenue grounds this summer
The Paul Boyton Company unveils a new amusement on Huntington Avenue near Massachusetts Avenue. Over 50,000 dollars spent to fit the grounds. The chute rises 100 feet, stretches nearly 400 feet to an artificial lake, and carries eight passengers plus a boatman at speeds up to 75 miles an hour. Four jumps end in a glide to shore with a lively promenade, shaded seating, a military band, and other entertainments for wholesome recreation.
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Huntington Avenue
Massachusetts Avenue
Paul Boyton Company
Boston
Oc toroons at the Howard Atheneum Captivate Audiences
John Isham's company presents The Blackville Derby opener and a diverse program featuring Frank Mallory and Tom McIntosh as performers, Hyat sisters and Mallory brothers, John Wisham's Octoroon quartet, and a finale with operatic gems. The show attracts hundreds and promises a repeat engagement based on strong business.
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John Isham
Howard Atheneum
The
Howard
Blackville
Frank Mallory
Tom McIntosh
Honolulu
Billy Johnson
Tom Brown
Hyat Sisters
Brown and
May
John W. Isham
Boston
Mme. Flower
Melba
Fred J. Piper
Belle Davis
Shorty May
Mallory Bros
Women demonstrate progress in museum lecture hall show
A large Austin and Stone's Museum audience watched four women perform in bloomers without corsets, punching a heavy bag to display new feminine manners. Miss Rolla White, Belle Gordon, Effie Wilson, and Leah Foster led the display, while numerous stage acts and comedians kept the crowds entertained through the week.
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Austin & Stone's Museum
Rolla White
Belle Gordon
Effie Wilson
Leah Foster
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Hayden
Hetherton
Madden
Curran
Herr Fiedler
Austins
Stanfield
Stuart
Cushing and Merrill
The
Aliccates
Kamochi
Bob Curtis
Foy and Hart
Billy Holmes
Rolland Family
Frederick Brothers
Ada Warfield
Engstrom Sisters
Billy Burke
Charley Dean
Harry Church
Henry burlesque troupe opens at Palace Theatre week
The Henry burlesque and specialty company begins a week at the Palace Theatre presenting minstrelsy vaudeville and burlesque. Acts include Whitten and Proctor, Hall and Bell, Mitchell and Love, O'Brien and Buckley, the Metropolitan trio, and a burlesque on kinetoscope. The Kilpatrick bicycle act and Kilpatrick and Madeline are highlighted with Europe-bound plans.
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Henry Burlesque
Palace Theatre
Whitten
Proctor
Hall and Bell
Mitchell
Love
O’brien
Buckley
Metropolitan
George Preston
Adele Reno
William A. Galpen
Barney Fagan
Theatres Embrace Attractive Innovation With Lady Staff
The theatre introduces lady policemen door keepers and ushers. They wear stunning uniforms and carry themselves with dignity and grace. The change is presented as an attractive modernization enhancing security and allure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malace
Lyceum Opens Summer Season With Burlesque Show
The Lyceum inaugurated a summer season featuring the Howard burlesque company with a burlesque on Goethe and a lineup including Hodges and Launchmere as real Africans, Woods and Irving, Dolly Howe as Vesta Tilley, and Morse y and Rich, Murphy and McCoy, Hickey and Nelson. Next week will present the Moorish burlesque company with reduced prices.
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Goethe
Faust
Mephistone
Lyceum
Howard Burlesque Company
Hodges
Launchmere
Woods
Irving
Dolly Howe
Vesta Tilley
Morrisey
Rich
Murphy and McCoy
Hickey
Nelson
Last Week of Season at Dunn’s West End Resort Halls
Crowds filled the two large curio halls and theatre at Manager Dunn’s West End resort yesterday as new visitors enjoyed the museum and stage. Next season will feature a redesigned building with a ground floor theatre and a Nickelodeon museum. This week’s performances by Florence Briscoe’s Royal Toroons and a specialty group led by Charley Hunn Billy Jackson Smith Sherley Lulu Waters Carter Garrison Linda Brown Billy Kersands Lillian Lydell and others were among the season’s best.
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Dunn
Casey West End
Nickelodeon
Florence Briscoe
Royal Octoroons
Charley Hunn
Billy Jackson
Smith and Sherley
Lulu Waters
Carter and Garrison
Linda Brown
Billy Kersands
Lillian Lydell
X ray exhibit at Crystal Maze explained by experts
Doubt about the X ray shown by Professor Von Palm is dismissed as a genuine device used by electricians. A fluoroscope allows the public to view bones or metal through a half inch plank, with two skilled operators guiding the demonstration. It aims to educate and entertain visitors.
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von Palm
Great Bicyclists_on Vaudeville Stage Draw Big Crowds
A note on a string of new vaudeville acts highlights superb bicyclists whose performances captivate audiences with daring stunts and synchronized routines. This summary captures the praise for their precision, balance, and showmanship among contemporary stage fare.
Woman Bequeaths Body to Nephew to Bar Husband
In Pottstown Pennsylvania on June 1 a wife named Mrs. Steele, estranged from her husband, arranged in a last will to leave her body to her nephew Charles Brower of Downingtown. The hotel owner followed legal advice that she could choose her beneficiary. The nephew departed with the body to Downingtown before the husband learned of the death from newspapers.
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Pottstown
Penn
William Steele
Charles Brower
Downingtown
Steele
Frost-Cuthbertson wedding charms Charlestown with Dartmouth ties
Ida Agnes Cuthbertson daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Cuthbertson wed Harry Mitchell Frost in a June noon ceremony officiated by Rev. Charles R. Brown. The reception at 360 Main Street featured Page's Orchestra, gold owl pins for ushers, and lavish gifts including a piano from the bride’s grandfather. Guests included many of Mr. Frost’s Dartmouth classmates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Agnes
John G. Cuthbertson
Harry Mitchell Frost
Charles R. Brown
Gladys Cuthbertson
Fred B. Frost
Portland
Main Street
Charlestown
Page
Harry W. Hall
Minet H. Beacham
George L. Cade
Winthrop Owl Club
Shepard, Norwell & Co
Mr. Frost
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth
Boston
Fugitive from Lowell Captured in Providence
Detective Nickerson arrested William Vigols a Massachusetts fugitive wanted in Lowell for breaking and entering Vigols was turned over to Lowell officers in Providence on June 1.
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Providence
R. I
Nickerson
William Vigols
Massachusetts
Lowell
Vigols
No Union Yet Talks On Church Consolidation
Union and Shawmut churches held a joint meeting last night to discuss proposed consolidation. No definite plan emerged and another session will be set later. Union Church committee is vested with no power until formal approval.
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Union
Shawmut
Union Church
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John C. Rice
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Fred Mullen
Mark Sullivan
Marie Dressler
Ada Lewis
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