Amusements Busy Week Foretold At Boston Venues
Adam Forepaugh and the Sells Brothers circus open on Huntington avenue grounds for a week as a major attraction. The Lost Paradise ends at Castle Square Theatre today while Sweethearee and Confusion promise double bills next week. Ben Stern disputes Marguerite Merrington as the Davenport author. Walking Delegate closes its run at Tremont Theatre with Hosmer conducting on Monday. Leonidas’s cats and doats attract crowds as Corbett F itzsimmons motion pictures end soon. Hoyt’s Run for the Train announced for Detroit December 22. Howard’s 62d season ends with a benefit for John McVicker and Charles A. Davis. Pop Concerts roam Music Hall, and American composers night plus Harvard night mark two weeks left. Dwarfs’ theatre at Austin & Stone’s features new acts and bilograph shorts. Chutes see hot weather crowds. Trip the Trolley and animal acts are hits.
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Adam Forepaugh
Sells Brothers
W. S. Gilbert
Sweethearee
Joseph Derrick
Ben Stern
Fanny Davenport
Marguerite Merrington
Miss Davenport
Tremont Theatre
Messrs. Cook and Hosmer
Lucius E. Hosmer
Leonidas
Doat Keith
Boston
Corbett-Fitzsimmons
Charles H. Hoyt
Pla
Detroit
Haines
Company G Honored by West Roxbury Alumni
Alumni of West Roxbury High School escorted Company G to Jamaica Hall Jamaica Plain to celebrate their victory in the Highland Battalion drill. Toastmaster J Allan Creaby presided with speakers R M Currier J Nolte and Roland Withington. Reception committee included Howard Withington Frank Colborn William Rogers J Doonan Roscoe Edwards J Reilly and Howard Burge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica Hall
Jamaica Plain
West Roxbury High School
Highland Battalion
J. Allan Creaby
R. M. Currier
J. Nolte
Roland Withington
Howard Withington
Frank Colborn
William Rogers
J. Doonan
Roscoe Edwards
J. Reilly
Howard Burge
Burial Case Manufacturers Association Folds After 20 Years
Detroit June 18 The National Association of Burial Case Manufacturers dissolved this afternoon after twenty years of operation. Disagreement over price fixing and competition with outside manufacturers is cited as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
National Association of Burial Case Manufacturers
Wool Prices Rise as Trade Shows Broad Uplift Across Cities
Dun and Company reports an improving economy with rising wool purchases in Boston and New York, stronger iron and metal markets, and increased activity in clothiers and woollens. The weekly review notes more employment, broader retail distribution, and cautious progress despite past weather delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Boston
Wall Street
Chicago
Philadelphia
United States
Canada
Bradstreet Sees Hope in Trade for Fall Delivery
Bradstreet’s notes encouraging signs in the general trade situation this week. Demand for staple goods for fall delivery grows, especially clothing in Chicago Baltimore and other centers. Iron and steel show improvement with large Birmingham forge iron orders and busy mills in Pennsylvania and Ohio on old orders. Raw cotton prices rise and print cloths advance 116 cents, lifting sentiment after market lows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bradstreet’s
Chicago
Baltimore
Southern Forge Iron
Birmingham
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Summer Train Schedule Revisions on Old Colony System
The Old Colony system unveils its summer train timetable effective the 20th. Changes focus on timing synchronization across divisions rather than routing counts, with minor shifts to departure and arrival times to ensure uniform connections. Notable updates include expanded Boston Dedham service, added Sunday trains, and revised through services to Provincetown and other Cape divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Colony
N. Y
Providence, Stonington and
Worcester
Providence
Boston
Dedham
West Rotebury
Readville
New York
Stoughton
Taunton
New Bedford
Fall River
Newport
Plymouth
South Shore
Hanover
Cape Cod
Trans
Kneeland Street
Provincetown
Hyannis
Woodsole
Woods Hole
Chatham Branch
Chatham
Fairhaven
Cottage City
Nantucket
Corbett’s column highlights diet, investing, and local notices
The column urges outdoor exercise for digestion, slow eating, and regular meals. It warns against impulsive speculation, recommends Haight & Freese for banking and brokerage services, and invites a Friends School alumni reunion. It notes a Holland submarine claim, a Co‑operative Bank promotion, and local ads on hats and poetry.
Tom Delk Hanged for Sheriff Gwyn Murder
Tom Delk was hanged at Zebulon at 2 06 pm for the murder of Sheriff Gwyn. Four thousand spectators gathered around the gallows, staying orderly despite fears of trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Tom Delk
Zebulon
Gwyn
Summer Train Schedule Changes on the Maine Central RPR
The Maine Central RPR announces summer rail changes east of Portland starting Sunday June 20 with Mountain and Quebec divisions delaying a week. Key updates include the reestablished 9 30 p m Boston to Bar Harbor train and a canceled 7 p m service. A new through provincial express begins June 21 from Boston to multiple destinations with through cars to Rockland and Bath to Rockland sleepers.
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Bass Point
Nahant
Boston
Grand Harbor
Lincoln Wharf
Natlant
Bass Porn
H. Seabrook
Portland
Mountain
Quebec
Union Station
Bar Harbor
St. John
Bangor
Poland Springs
Moosehead Lake
Aroostook County
St. Andrews
St. Stephen
Halifax
Rockland
Boston & Maine Railroad
Lewiston
Augusta
Waterville
Hath
Bath
Maine
Provinces
White Mountains
Chicago
Niagara
New Postmaster Appointed in Dodgeville Washington
June 18 report lists fourth class postmaster appointments including Dodgeville Mass Goodrich as new postmaster. The item records a postal service staffing update with named official.
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Washington
Pacey
Dodgeville
Mass
Goodrich
Washington Marines Abuse Report at Charlestown Yard
Washington dispatch cites alleged mistreatment of six sailors held at Boston Navy Yard without access to counsel or charges. Commodore Howison questions claims as Secretary Long visits Navy Yard and orders more work, with a July appropriation possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Morro Castle
Weyler
Jones
Senate
Secretary of the Navy
Boston Navy Yard
Navy Department
Charlestown Navy Yard
Howison
Howson
Boston
Commodore Howison
Mr. Howison
Long
Navy Yard
John D. Long
Hingham
Tremont
National Capitol
Will
Henry Lyon
Dolphin
Town Navy Yard
Indirect Ocean Steam Service Planned for Savannah
Fragmentary notes indicate Savannah will receive an indirect steamship service linking to New York via intermediate ports. The plan references several steamers and a city line, with renovations and modifications underway at a Savannah facility and discussions with purchasing agents and line ownership.
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Oceavannah Hvice
Savannah
City
Delphia
Macon
New York
Pic
Servi Ton
Sav
Shipping line to cut routes and establish Savannah agency
A New York vessel operator plans to discontinue its Philadelphia and Savannah services pending a broader review. The firm may substitute a linkage via the City of August with Savannah boats, increasing weekly runs to six. A supply agency will be opened in Savannah to provide provisions and other necessities, impacting local longshoremen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ship Company of Sato
Serdelphia
Savannah
Ars
Gate City
Ion
Phila
New York
Bosnah
Abalionch
Elkanah C. Crosby
Cars
Earth
Pany
Amers
Sentences handed down in Superior Court for robbery and assault
Judge yesterday afternoon sentenced John Coring to seven years for robbery with solitary confinement. Nye received one year. Kelley and a woman who claimed to be his wife faced terms for stabbing. King and J Callahan, both 19, were sent to the State Prison for three years. Baker and G E Litchfield admitted embezzlement connected to the Massachusetts Mutual Benefit Association printing office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessenden
John ‘Coring
Kelley
Sherborn
Toplal
King
J. Callahan
Baker
G. E. Litchfield
Thessachusetts Mutual Benefit Associa
Copper stocks surge in New York amid favorable signals
The New York market closes steady with gains aided by crop prospects tariff momentum and gold exports. Copper shares such as Butte & Boston Santa Ysabel Centennial and Tennessee Coal & Iron rise, while Boston shows profit taking. Copper demand and muted supply expectations push prices higher with a forecast for gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Gould
Chicago Gas
Tobacco
Tennessee Coal & Iron
St. Joan & Grand Island
Consolidated As
Boston
Butte & Boston
Santa Ysabel
Centennial
Messrs. E. BE. Leland & Co
A. H. Wiggin
Third National Bank
Eliot National Bank
Old Dominion Mining
Gold Coin Mines Company
Butte
Boston & Montana
John Bordaux
Pinkham
New Pastor for Brockton Named
Brockton news notes the appointment of Clinton Hay as new pastor of a local church scene. The report cites a reception and community interest as residents prepare for leadership transition in the church.
ALONG THE WATER FRONT Steamer Scythia sails to Queenstown and Liverpool
Steamer Scythia of the Cunard line leaves at 1 p m bound for Queenstown and Liverpool with 45 intermediate and 200 steerage passengers. The list includes H J Decker Jr Rev E D Mackey and many Potters and Allies among others. Also reported is the schooner Eva L Ferris with coal from Norfolk and harbor blasting on the Leyland wreck Venetian. Captain Campbell of Charles A Campbell notes his father’s career and plans for retirement.
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Scythia
John Pritchard
Cunard Line
Queenstown
Liverpool
H. J. Decker, Jr
E. D. Mackey
H. F. Howard
H. F. Simmons
Agnes A. Jones
J. C. Potter
Wallace Potter
Clara Potter
Eva L. Ferris
Norfolk
Charles River
Fitchburg
Camilla
Johnny Smith
William Britstain
Boston
George W. Townsend
Slate Ledge
E. J. Robinson
Charles A. Campbell
Montezuma
Beverly
James Robinson
Frank Robinson
Henry Preston
James
Machiasae
Strike at Apsley Rubber Company sparks worker walkout
Hudson June 18 strike spreads at Apsley Rubber Company as workers walk out over wage cuts. A meeting will be held to decide further action. Management says the move is a lawful shutdown after labor grievances and a dispute left to the state board of arbitration were ignored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustine Jones
Friends School
Providence
Hudson
Apsley Rubber Company
Apsley
State Board of Arbitration
Shipping News Mini Almanac June 19
Arrivals include British cruiser Pallas and steamers Honiton Hudson Progreso from June 10 with merchandise and passengers to several New England and Atlantic ports. Cleared vessels list includes Scythia Scottish King Aquila Helena Maud and more heading to Liverpool Antwerp Halifax and Portland with cargoes and barges. Winds east to north. High water and tide details noted.
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Pallas
Hampage
Halifax
N. S
Honiton
Hudson
Progreso
Mex
Kemp
Howard
Bond
Baltimore
Norfolk
A. M. Graham
Spartan
Crowell
Philadelphia
E. B. Sampson
Williamsport
Godfrey
Bangor
Wrookside
H. M. Whitney
Hallett
New York
Bay State
Snowman
Portland
Cit
Ingraham
Cape Ann
Gloucester
Scranton
Lewis
Hoboken
Pequert
Chenango
Piscataqua
Erkins
Portsmouth
N. H
Eliot
Kittery
Maud Briggs
Winslow
Black River
Jam
Logwood
Amanda
Dawes
Parrsboro
Regina B
Williams
Munquodobit
Roseneath
Whittaker
Kate
Mary
Coggswell
Rondout
Walter M. Young
Curtis
New Brighton
Mary Snow
Cameron
Staten Island
Sarah Quinn
Lynch
Raritan River
N. J
A. K. Woodward
Sinclair
Joseph Warren
Stinson
Pemaquid
Wheeler
Red Jacket
Collins
Charles R. Washington
All Rockland
Hattie Godfrey
Strout
Millbridge
Mary Farrow
Morrisey
Winterport
Fannie Hodgkins
Brown
Wiscasset
Lone Star
Pettigrew
Machias
Mayourka
Ella May
Greenlaw
Rockfort
Frank
Philbrook
Norton
Irom Ork
Newell B. Hawes
James Baker
Newburyport
Scythia
Pritchard
Liverpool
James
Antwerp
Aquila
Caplin
P. Q
Helena Maud
N. 8
Yarrsboro
Quace
N. B
Ayr
St. John
Cornelia Soule
Long Cove
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Keith
Model Playhouse
Leonida
America
U. S
Massachusetts
cKee Rankin
Hawthorne Sisters
Castle Theatre
Tony Cummings
Tremont St
Boston Ball Grounds
Appleton & Bassett’s
Washington &I
Connelly
Adams House
Pam
Old Howard
John
McVicker Chas
H. Davis
UAL Prices
Leo Schulz
A. Ellis
Mgr
F. R. Comer
Nana Cue
Masonica Temple
Tremont Street
Huntington Avenue
THE
Royal Theatre OF Dwarfs
A. & Stone's
Winthrop Line
Atlantic Ave
J. Kk. Bacon
Gen
Jordan
National Cadet Band
Nantasket
West End System
Neponset
Quincy & Boston Street Railway
Fort Point
Quincy
Hough’s Neck
Weymouth
Braintree
Holbrook and
Randolph
Cara
Nantaske
Commercial Wharf
India Wharf
Sorengen
Press Cycling Club International
Charles River Park
Cadet Cycle Club
W. B. Stevens
Kip SJ. Onge
Jimmie Michael
QUINT
Nat Butler
J. Michael
Mechanics’ Hall
Mechanics
Ancient & Honorable Artillery Company
A. D. Cairns
Washington Street
Louis H. Ross & Co
West Street
Emily Stokes
Boylston Street
Copley Square Hotel
J. ©. Gordon
Devonshire Street
J. F. Masters
A. E. George
Broadway
Office of the Association
Boston Theatre
Lugene Tompkins
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Company G
Casket Trust
Ihrp
Ftuke
Alia Ywail
Dun & Company
Bradstreet
Messrs. Haight & Freese
New York City
No. 8
State Street
M. Leland’s
Dr. Thompson
Inter Street
Co-operative
Havana
Spain
Union Hat Company
Hanover Street
Amsterdam
Holland
Cook's Cafe
Avon Street
Alfred Austin
Lucy
Alfred
B. M. Wolf
Massachusetts Clothing Company Fame
Good
E. A. Corbett
Maine Central
RPR
Didgeville
Charlestown
Secretary Long
M S. Moore
Cap
Charlester
Ps New York Willace
Loring
Ita K As
Og E. J. Callahan
Thomas
del, Lack & West
Bers Erie
BEW
Hocking Waile Neha Tilfrots
Centra Tebe
Louis & Nashville
Manhattan L
Suna & W
Nor & West
Pacific
Northwest
Ontario & W
R&n
Texas & Pacific
Union Pacific
U. P
Wheeling & Lake Erie
American
Eee
Cotton Oil Sae
Seeree
Obacco Stereos
Ray State Gas
Chicago Gas Seaees
Western Union de
Boston Stock Exchange
I . Wa
Atchison
Ce & W
Dom Coal
Il Ent
KC Rieter
It & Ft
Do Ist Inc
Rutland
Atchison Eeeeneeees
BR & Maine
R&sy
C& Vv
V& PM
Northern Teen
West End
I. Pit
Arnold
Io Atlantic
B & Mont
Santa
Amarack
Tecumseh Tenner
Wolverine
LAND
Dow Coal Tee
Elec
HTN Steel
Bay Tate Gas
Merced
Brockton
Clinton Hay
Bepcham
Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wiles Daene & Co
Tate
Allouez
Mollie Gibson
Mo van Choate
Reece Tron
Con & McKay
Utah
Taylor Park
van Choate Electric Company
York
Martinore
Iit
Canada Pacific
Canada Southern
Anny
Iowa
Conetal Pacific
Ake & & One
Aeee
Shipping News
Cumberland
Yarmouth
Banes
Port Antonio
Strathnevia
Hamburg
George W. Clyde
Charleston
Jacksonville
Frostburg
C. Co, Co. No
Berlia
Henry Clay
H. M. Hoyt
Baltic
Brooklyn
Burden
Banter
Perth Ambos
Honey Brook
Rt. R
Wilkesbarre
Port Johnson
Fortuna
Clark's Cove
Edward J. Barry
James Holmes
Arboreer
Ellsworth
Sandy Point
E. Raymond
Port Gilbert
Alchaye baMied
Appleston
Cook Remedy Co
Masonic Lempic
Chigagy
Ill
Creu
Charles Rm
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