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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1900

Page

5

Congress Near End of Long Session in Perfunctory Dull Day

Congress nears final adjournment with no major national legislation expected. Senate session extended over ten hours including executive time. Teller’s Philippines speech and Pettigrew’s bid to take up the anti trust bill highlighted the day. A social dress session drew a festive gallery crowd as Spooner and Andrew sparred on Philippines remarks.

Washington Congress Senate Teller Colorado Pettigrew South Dakota

British Veterans Hold September Halifax Trip Plans

The British Army and Navy Veterans met at the American House for a monthly gathering. A trip to Halifax is planned for September with a Dominion liner chartered for the voyage. Mr. John Oldham presented a British flag to the group during the meeting.

Halifax John Oldham

Wind Cannot Win Candidates at Tenth District GOP Meeting

A conference of tenth district Republican leaders at Hotel Essex chose George B. Pierce of Milton as the preferred candidate in the race for Congress, with Milton Paige and W. W. Towle also receiving votes. The session involved debate over campaign strategy and money, then delegates traveled to the United States Hotel to meet Pierce, agreeing on cigars' cost.

Tenth District Hotel Essex Henry F. Naphen George B. Pierce Milton Milton Paige W. W. Towle United States Hotel Pierce

Neely Embezzlement Ring Exposed in Havana Posts Office

Acting Director Bristow denounces Neely for stealing about 31 12.9 dollars monthly in 1899 with a simple one half split scheme. Rathbone’s 1899 inquiry revealed no immediate checks, while Gomez arrived to cheers and pledged loyalty to Cuba amid a large, planned demonstration.

Havana Neely Bristow Estes G. Rathbone Maynard Rathbone Reeves

Servia Club Reunites With Fourth Annual Meeting

The Servia Club held a banquet and the fourth annual meeting at 1 pm to honor officers led by President James H. Ellis. Members reported fifty seven in membership and a treasury balance of $75. Mrs. Ellis received a diamond brooch and roses as thanks after the business session.

Bervia Club James H. Ellis Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company Bilis Wilson Tisdale Miss Bradley W. S. Best A. Shuman Bordman Hall George E. Morrill Ellis Tisdale A. Andrews Eva Marie Niles Weil Dreyfus Etta Lockhart W. B. Holmes J. Payson Bradley Ridlon Li L Bergengren EB. G. Foster C. T. Watts F. Riedel J. W. Sawyer G. F. Sampson J. A. Emery Dean Ormsby Oreman Hall

Edmund Ayars Dies Presumed At Seven Years Of Age

A damaged notice reports the death of Edmund Ayars at seven years old in the community. The fragment mentions an engineer and a local service context with unclear surrounding details due to OCR errors.

Ponemund Ayarg Pt Ae Comnaouity Pervice Eidene

Summer Theater Delights Boston Audiences With The White Squadron

The Castle Square Theatre staged The White Squadron last evening to strong reception with John Craig as Victor Staunton and L Seeley as General De Romacio among a large cast. The show runs daily with The Village Postmaster as the next bill. new acts include Mile Marzella birds and Rio brothers feats.

Castle Square Theatre Globe Theatre John Craig Victor Staunton L. Seeley General de Romacio Jacko Bacho Lillian Lawrence Onesta de Silveria Maude Odell Therese de Romacio Hope Ross Keith Everhart Mile Marzella Rio Brothers O'Rourke Burnett Flatow Dunn Lafayette

Bowdoin Square Theatre closes season with Rip Van Winkle

The Bowdoin Square Theatre season ends with a strong Rip Van Winkle by the stock company benefiting stage director Jay Hunt. Mr. Hunt starred in the title role and received hearty audience praise. Several popular ladies distributed programmes for the first time in new roles. Cast includes W. R. Philips James Levering E. D. Denig on Florence Hale and others. The house will reopen in August with melodrama and its current policy.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Rip van Winkle Jay Hunt Mr. Hunt Maud Edna Hall Alice Do. Keane Helene du Carte Henriette Rich Frances Desmond Wi. R. Philips James Levering E. D. Denigon Arthur G. Wallis Wil F. Phillips Frank Marr Frank Dallas Florence Hale Charlotte _Hunt Gussie Hunt Miriam Lawton Pearl Young Sarah Burr Bowdoin Square

Opening of The Son of Carleycroft at Tremont Theatre

Rehearsals for The Son of Carleycroft advance smoothly at Tremont Theatre. Stock company prepares for a near perfect production next Monday night with Thea Burt Sayre starring in the title role. Florence Rockwell returns as leading lady, with Annie M. Clarke and a full company including Hazel Tine, Truesdell, Capelle, Weinburg, Mitchell, Andrews, Foster, Wellesley, Lewis, Caverly, Hawthorne, Wilson and MacDonald in supporting parts.

Carleycroft Tremont Theatre Theaore Burt Sayre William Hazeltine Frederick Truesdell Charles Capelle Gus Weinburg Dodson Mitchell Jank Andrews Hiram Foster Charles Wellesley Ralph Lewis Anne Caverly Lola Hawthorne Katherine Wilson Cordelia MacDonald

Belle of New York draws crowds at Columbia Theatre

The Belle of New York opened at the Columbia Theatre amid a crowd drawn by cold weather. Dan Daly delivered extra humor while Helen Lord, Toby Claude, Beat oore, Nella Webb and others received strong recognition. La Belle Dazie enjoyed hearty nightly plaudits as the show aims for a long run.

New York Columbia Theatre Dan Daly Helen Lord Toby Claude Beat Oore Nella Webb George Schiller Wiliam Cameron W. T. Carleton George Fortescue D. L. Don la Belle Dazie

Grand Theatre Benefit Week Aims Aid for Managers and Actors

Crowds filled the Gran Theatre for a two day testimonial to Managers Thomas and Watson during a lengthy program including Beyond the Rockies, a cake walk for a gold medal, and numerous vaudeville acts. Souvenir photos were given to attendees as plans announced for future tributes to Omenie De Prank F. Kirke Miss Florence Mack J. Owens Lorimer Johnstone and J. Frank Carroll with further honors for Mildred Hyland and James A. Blire on upcoming afternoons and evenings.

Crownée Thomas Watson Rockies F. Kirke Grand Mark Kent Florence Mack J. J. Owens Lorimer Johnstone J. Frank Carroll Mildred Hyland James A. Blire

Scotland's Lads and Lassies at Austin Stone's

The Scottish production features the Brown brothers among a forty-strong company. They perform in dance piping and muscle exhibitions, recalling the Lucknow siege slogan to Scottish and English speaking audiences.

Jessie Brown Lucknow Austin & Stone’s Scotland

Max Ritter Leads Historic Hebrew Convention at Boston Odeon

The Max Ritter genuine Hebrew convention tops this week's program at the Nickel Odeon in Boston drawing hundreds of first-time visitors. The show features twenty genuine Hebrew comedians and several noted performers including Rebecca Goldstone Rachael Rinehardt and Sarah Polaski with vibrant singing and dancing.

Max Ritter Nickelodéon Boston Ax Winslow John Cluft Max Sate Friedlander Joe Rinestone Rebecca Goldstone Rachael Rinehardt Sarah Polaski Rose Burnstein Curio

Actress Jane Holly Sues Papers Over False Arrest Story

Miss Jane Holly, former Schubert company actress, files $25,000 suits in San Francisco and Los Angeles newspapers. She denounces a May 16 report that she was arrested in Tennessee for masquerading in male attire as an unfounded lie and demands reparation. Her home is Los Angeles and she denies ever wearing trousers.

San Francisco Jane Holly Schubert Stock Company Los Angeles Janie Olly Ha Reye. Tenn Miss Holly San Fran

Burlesque Stars Lead Evening of Variety

Performers Maude Bliston Cessy Grant Bessie Taylor Idylla Vyner Ada Butner Tilie Cohen Florence Gardner Minnie Rine art Lillian Beach Holdie Gilmore Maggie Sheridan Irene Watson Daisy Cobb head a burlesque show with a strong chorus. Featured acts include Charles Kenna mono logue artist Ed B Rolla White boxing act Belmore and Wilson sketch team Bessie Taylor singer and the St Onge brothers trick bicycling entertainment.

KCK Iony Tamale Sam Kaun Eand Edian Bessie Taylor St. Onge Brothers

Notwithstanding Cool Weather Draws Crowd to Norambega Park Show

Audiences at the rustic theatre in Norambega Park enjoyed a lively Cosmopolitan bill despite chilly conditions. The program featured Nelson, Glinsefret and Demonio in a grotesque horizontal bar act, Reed's acrobatic terriers, Morgan and Otto, plus Lang and arpe in a bright sketch and the Goodnans with unique musical instruments.

MiMi eae _ sharah Rustic Theatre Norambega Park Nelson Glinsefret Demonio Reed Morgan Otto Lang Arpe Goodnans

Marvellous Marsh Tops Charles River Park Open Air Lineup

A thrilling open air resort show at Charles River Park enters its second week with afternoon and evening performances. Marvellous Marsh returns with a stunt-filled act, a change to vaudeville, and a line of features including the Crane brothers the Mudtown rubes the LeMoysies the Dawsons and John H Weber. Willing crowds enjoy Cyclonic Kennedys Airon on the high wire and Champion the French cyclist. A grand finale of summer fireworks follows the nightly program.

Charles River Park Crane Brothers LeMoysies Dawsons John H. Weber Kennedys Airon

Bass Point Nahant Opens Season With Fun At Sea

The Bass Point Nahant resort on the North Shore opens this season with boat service from Boston and special attractions at Bass Point House. Lincoln Wharf departures offer an hour sail and a Sunday concert by Laeferain’s Naval Brigade. On June 12 the steamer Carib arrives with an ostrich farm exhibit from Florida.

North Shore Bass Point Nahant Boston Nahant Line Bass Point House Lincoln Wharf Battery Street Laefricain Naval Brigade Carib Clyde Florida Bags Point

Clarendon Garden Hosts Evening Concerts on Tremont Street

At the Clarendon Garden on Tremont near Berkeley proprietor Andrew Andersson invites locals to enjoy evening concerts by Dan's Orchestra from 6 to 11 except Sundays. Refreshments and bicycle check service are available at reasonable prices. Admission details not fully shown.

Clarendon Garden Tremont Street Berkeley Andrew Andersson 8An Shaw

Zionists of America Convene in New York June 10

Boston Zionists select delegates including Miss Pauline Arkin Mr Made and Mr Rosenthal to represent local societies at the national convention in New York. The gathering will discuss restoration of Palestine and other major matters with delegates from major U S cities arriving.

The Zionists of America New York Boston Council of Boston Zionists Hebrenational Hall Hanover Street United States

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