Forepaugh-Sells Bros Circus Delivers Remarkable Novelties in Boston
The Forepaugh-Sells Bros. show captivates Boston with fresh acts and lavish tent dining. Dolly Julian, a 16 year old equestrienne, performs astonishing somersaults on a moving horse while Captain Woodward's sea lions and trained seals dazzle audiences. The three ring pavilion accommodates 10 000 to 12 000 spectators as the tour promises ongoing novelty this week.
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Bdlase
Forepaugh- Bells Bros
William Merrick
Dolly Julian
Equestrienne
Captain Woodward
Forepaugh-Sells Bros.’ Circus
Indictment Against Mabel L. Burt in Hampshire Case
The Hampshire county grand jury indicts former Smith College student Mabel L. Burt on eleven counts of larceny involving money and jewelry totaling about 2000 dollars. Burt pleads not guilty. bail set at 1000 dollars.案件 includes alleged thefts from multiple individuals across Chicago, Boston, North Abington, Buffalo, Plainfield, Stockton, Duluth, Brooklyn and other locations.
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Morthampton
Superior Court
Hampshire County
Mabel L. Burt
Smith College
Miss Burt
Pierce
T. T. Spaulding
Spaulding
Hammond
Burt
Mary J. Brewster
Bridgeton
N. J
Worcester
Henrietta H. Tiffit
Chicago
Louise Meyer
Marie Conant
Boston
Ruth Crossett
North Abington
Henrietta Bosworth
Lee
Mass
Grace M. Zink
Buffalo
May G. Wadsworth
Plainfield
Birne Perry
Stockton
Cal
Annetta D. Artreamont
Duluth
Evolution of an Elephant From Tiny to Othello in Circus Life
The piece traces the elephant known as Tiny later renamed John L Sullivan after training by Eph Thompson, then evolving into Othello as Forepaugh and Sells Brothers’ circus fame. It recounts origins from Liverpool, exposure to sacred white elephant gags, and evolving roles alongside Barnum and Bailey era shows.
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Adam Forepaugh
Tiny
Liverpool
America
Barnum & Bailey
Forepaugh
Eph Thompson
John L. Sullivan
Thompson
John L
Othello
Mary Ann Baker Model Prisoner Dies at Cambridge Jail
The Groton murderess Mary Ann Baker dies in Cambridge jail after sixteen years as a model inmate. She claimed innocence to Sheriff Fairbairn, refused visitors, and showed no trial, awaiting Middlesex authorities to decide burial as a pauper. A despatch to England seeks a claimant for her remains.
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Mary Ann Baker
Groton
Fudge
Cambridge
Middlesex County
Baker
Sheriff Fairbairn
Greenhalge
Fairbairn
Fiske
England
Circus on Tremont and Boylston Draws Rave Reviews
Herald, Journal, Traveler, Transcript, Advertiser praise the circus as a superb show with excitement and skill. Elderly spectator calls it the best seen, while all agree it surpassed last year. Tickets sold daily at Klein's Drug Store at Tremont and Boylston.
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Herald
Klein’s Drug Store
Cor. Tremont
Boylston Streets
Record Set By Homing Pigeons In 108 Mile Run
I A Crosby of Everett cites a new mark for homing pigeons from Middletown Conn. Birds released at 8 AM completed the 108 mile distance in 2 hours 30 minutes at an average speed of 1267 yards per second.
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I. A. Crosby
Everett
Middletown
Special Summer Excursions by Chicago & Northwestern R R
Travel deal listing for ages 18 to 90 from July 10 to Aug 31 offering first class tickets from Chicago to Denver Pueblo and return via Lake region with stops at Galt Lake and Ogden. Additional low round trip fares to Seattle Portland Vancouver and other western points on specified dates, Northwestern line office at Washington Street for details.
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Colonee Sterings
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Peever
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Lake
Sanortland
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Vancouver
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B. C
Northwestern Line
Washington Street
Play Matters: London Stars Eye Europe Tours
The Wooing of Priscilla company weighs ongoing four week engagement and Europe trips. Lilian Lawrence and Anne B Sutherland seek other stages. John Alden actor Robert linked to Belasco for next season and Mrs Leslie Carter plans Bar Harbor summer. Lettie Fairfax Mansfield duo with Mans field for Herod and Beaucaire. Nannette Comstock mourns mother while in Chicago with Lovers Lane. Frank Burbeck and Beatrice Cameron join her.
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Europe
Lillian Lawrence
Anne B. Sutherland
Roberts
John Alden
the Tremont
David Belasco
Leslie Carter
Long Island
George Woodward
Mening
Catain Dan
Snarbor
W “ Ward
Mr. Herne
Otis Skinner
Nannette Comstock
Miss Comstock
Chicago
Lane
Frank Burbeck
Boston Theatres Pulse With Vaudeville and Drama
In Boston this afternoon and evening Tre mont Theatre hosts Plymouth delegates to view Lillian Lawrence in The Name of Priscilla while Bowdoin Square players thrill with Road to Ruin. Keiths features Mr and Mrs Arthur Sidman in York State Folks and Howells bills The Man With the Green Gloves. Baboons and animals headline Bell Hathaway’s act at Music Hall with recent monkey losses. Nickelodeon shows vibrant vaudeville and Norumbega Park opens a bustling season with rustic theatre acts and bass point Nahant steamers starting trips today.
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Boston
Tremont Theatre
Plymouth
Lillian Lawrence
Priscilla
Bowdoin Square Stock Company
Nickelodeon
Macfanden Calls for Joint Debate on Nudity and Censorship
In a letter to the Post Macfanden argues Watch and Ward Society harms public morals by censoring nude imagery he cites a lecture seizure and proposes a public debate on prudishness versus decency. He offers to pay hall rent, speak impromptu, and let the audience judge who presents the stronger case.
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Watch and Ward Society
Berake Bupa
Ory
Boston
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