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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1918
Page
4
Critics urge quicker U.S. wartime progress as the nation engages in European conflict. The piece notes widespread complaints by those who view government delays with dissatisfaction.
The ad touts Gmore Snaps as essential for comfort and security in clothing and as a money saver. It compares value to 9 eggs per dozen and offers 15 for 12 in 5c and 10c grades, claiming stores without Gmoere swaps fall behind.
The United States Committee of Public Information released a series of motion pictures outlining the nation’s 13 month wartime effort. The films were shown for the first time in the city at the Shubert Theatre last evening.
The piece reviews a wartime documentary highlighting US mobilization in 1917 18, from cantonments and guns to convoy ships and French trenches. It notes Secretary Baker and General Pershing inspecting troops and the baptism scene with Chaplain Rollins and Colonel Logan as godfather, as Governor McCall’s absence is noted.
Sergeant Creed of the 1101st Regiment spoke on behalf of the State recounting experiences in France after returning from combat. Marie Sandelius of the Metropolitan Opera Company sang patriotic numbers including The Star Spangled Banner and When Our Boys Come Home. A male quartet joined in as audiences applauded. the event will be repeated each afternoon and evening.
Tremont Theatre crowds stay strong as Henry W. Savage presents Tread Over Heels its third week with music. The Only Mitzi features Mitzi garnering new praise as actress and comedian. Other cast members include George Marion Robert Fimmett Keane Boyd Marshall Dorothy MacKaye Charles C Wilson Margaret Jarman Edith Allan Tom Walsh Victor LeRoy Carrie McManus Fan Haggerty Marie Hollywell Lambert Terry.
The Majestic Theatre shows Hearts of the World with crowds awaiting seats. The photodrama blends vivid modern warfare with a tender romance, superbly acted by Griffiths company. Tonight marks the 100th Boston performance with souvenirs.
Followers of the roped ring will be drawn to the Orpheum early in the week as Jimmy Britt former lightweight champion headlines the bill. He shares honors with a classic dance exhibition by Leo Pernokoff Ethel Rose and the Imperial Ballet along with Raymond Wylie and company in The Futuristic Jail Bird Weston and Flint in A Slight Interruption the Three Robins and Fred and Albert gymnasts. On screen are Charlie Chaplin in The Rink and the photoplay Viviette with Vivian Martin.
Pauline Mrederick stars in Her Final Reckoning a narrative of Russian life at the Modern Theatre across the current week. The companion photo play All Woman features Mae Marsh. Short comedies and news pictures complete the bill.
The Globe Theatre presents a week bill featuring Douglas Fairbanks in The Good Bad Man Mary Pickford in Stella Maris and Charlie Chaplin in The Rink plus his slippery humors.
At the Old South Theatre during the first half of the week Harry Morey stars in A Game with Fate while J Barney Sherry headlines High Stakes a clever detective drama in a double feature lineup.
The Washington Theatre presents William Hart in Selfish Yates and Pauline Starke in The Man Who Woke Up as the first week program, both billed on the same show.
Emma Stephens, the top act at Keiths Theatre this week, impresses with exceptional singing stage presence and stylish wardrobe. The Herman Timberg company, Bert Baker and company, Frank Crummit, La mys, Harris and Morey, and others complete a diverse program with new original music by Timberg.
Mary Miles Minter headlines the Boston Theatre weekly bill in Social Briars a striking photoplay. The program also includes Alla Maskova in a scenic dancing act Jane Courthope in Our Family Billy Mc Dermott in The Only Survivor of Coxey's Army and the Bell sisters with song and dance.
The Strolling Players at Waldron's Casino present a lively burlesque week led by Gus Fay. Cast includes Nettie Nelson Kitty Mitchel Harry Coleman and others with Phil Ott directing. A large chorus of pretty girls rounds out the production near season end.
H B Warner stars in God's Man at Fenway Theatre in the first half of the week while Baby Marie Osborne appears in A Daughter of the West a drama of the West in the same programme.
Norumbega Park presented A H Woods farce Mary's Ankle by the Liberty Players last night. Joan Quest impressed as Mary Jane Smith drawing praise from admirers and new friends alike. Automobilists flock to the park and take joy in dancing as canoeing reaches its best in the park's history.
Paragon Park and its Palm Garden set new attendance highs last Sunday. The open air circus acts De Carno Mermaida and Gorman’s diving horses thrill guests along with cabaret shows and band concerts throughout the day and evening.
Those who saw the High Steppers burlesque at the Howard Athenaeum yesterday enjoyed a comedy treat. Performers Fred Binder Billy Spencer Mae Barlow Anna Armstrong Daisy Gallagher Babe La Vetta and others drew strong audience reactions. The Chorus Girls Contest sparked rivalries among the chorus, with Billy Carlton Alex and the Gay sisters among the notable acts. Next week the Blushing Widows burlesque will headline.
Bowdoin Square Theatre features William S Hart in Selfish Yates set in Thirsty Centre Arizona where a selfish_saloon owner is challenged by a pretty girl. Enid Bennett stars in Naughty Naughty and Louise Fazenda appears in Those Athletic Girls. Animated Weekly and Woman in the Web also shown. Vaudeville includes Reckless Duo Kendall auto dolls and more with Friday extras. Next week Over the Top with Sergeant Guy Empey announced.
Park Theatre programs feature William Farnum in True Blue a story weaving Arizona and New England with Western action and humor. Francis X. Bushman Beverly Bayne join in Social Quicksands while Christie comedy and Pathé items entertain alongside Miss Gertrude Graves vocal numbers and the Park Symphony Orchestra’s performance.
Tom Mix shines in Ace High at Gordon's Olympia with his action filled performance. Vaudeville features Long Nose singing in In the Trenches, Mal ory and Stark, Elia LaVail on the high wire, Bailey and the Tear Sisters, and Olympic News Weekly action pictures.
During the week at Bea con Theatre Pauline Frederick appears in Her Final Reckoning a Russia themed drama. Mae Marsh follows with All Woman portraying a country town inn keeper. Short comedies and news pictures round out the bill.
Sergeant Arthur Guy Empey appears on the Scollay Square Olympia stage and screen in a night of heavy audience enthusiasm. The program features the play hero recalling 18 months at the battlefront, plus vaudeville acts including the Great Johnson Mabel Parsons new songs an airplane elopement the Hessler Trio vaude smiths novelty clowns and the Olympia News Weekly.
The Exeter screens Jack Pickford and Louise Huff in Mile a Minute Kendall and Har old Lockwood in Lend Me Your Name J Stuart Blackton in Miss Ing Madge Kennedy in The Fair Pretender Pathe News Weekly and Strand and Christie comedies feature in this week's bill.
The Franklin Park Theatre features Theda Bara in The Soul of Buddah this week along with the comedy Slippery Slims Tombstone. Vaudeville includes Lillian Calvert Ballinger and Reynolds Win On a Wire performers Lee and Lawrence and the Martians offering variety bits.
Week ten of the Ger ard picture at Tremont Temple draws a large American audience. The show presents well crafted episodes from his four years as ambassador to Germany with evident skill and a strong national response to the Kaiser’s challenge.
Cowboy star Tom Mix headlines this week at the Lancaster Theatre in Cu pid's Roundup a tale full of excitement Olive Thomas leads An Siren Break and Edith Storey appears in Treasures of the Sea in separate features
The current bill at the St James Theatre features Those Five Girls a quintet of attractive young women Browning and Dawson in Polly's Particular Punch by Lottie Williams and company the Follis sisters and Le Roy in The Masqueraders and Burke brothers Kendell in The Masqueraders On screen showings include News Pictorial a Mack Sennett comedy and the photo play De Luxe Annie starring Norma Taldadge
The Codman Square Theatre hosts The Shrapnel Dodgers in a comedy skit with Hank Brown and company Harvey Henderson and Gracye and Australian Stanley also performing. Screen features the latest news pictures a comedy and the photoplay Parentage.
The Columbia Theatre plays for the first half of the week feature Mary Pickford in M liss and William S Hart in Hells Hinges offering classic silent film entertainment for local audiences.
A Boston theater page notes Henry Arthur Jones's The Liars at Jewett's Players in the Copley Theatre with Gwladys Morris returning as Lady Nepean and a strong English line up. The piece contrasts with prep for Daly's A Night Off and reports a sailor-tinged street incident where a Greek candymaker insulted Americans, was beaten, and detained by the provost guard.
Terry McGovern of Philadelphia defeated Young Sacco of East Boston by a fourth round technical knockout at the Douglas A. C. Chelsea venue. Sacco claimed a foul in round four and refused to continue, with referee Jerry Moore awarding the win to McGovern. Earlier bouts included Joe Melanson beating Frank Sacco, Gianni and Gray drawing, and Young Leonard defeating Young Falian in six.
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau described the day as perfectly satisfactory last night. The remark summed up the prevailing impression of the moment.
A sailor, unable to speak fluent English, was guided to City Hall Avenue station by a man with a sleeve grip. Police found many pieces of Pastor Russell's literature on him. He claimed the sailors misunderstood his discussion of the Kingdom of God during his lecture.
Mrs Margaret Smallwood died last evening at her home 583 Chester street West Somerville after a brief illness of pleurisy She was born in Prince Edward Island and had resided in Somerville 17 years She was 41 and active in the British Relief Society She is survived by her husband two daughters and her mother The body will be taken to Prince Edward Island on Wednesday for a service there.
French and American forces expanded gains on the Marne front near Brusiares, capturing territory and taking prisoners as they pressed their offensive against German lines.
Advertises Tiz as a cure for tired puffed-up feet, chafing, aching and soreness. Claims quick, lasting comfort for corns bunions and callouses with a 25-cent box available at drug stores. Urges readers to try Tiz sooner for better shoe fit and foot comfort.
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