Aged Emperor Franz Josef Contracts with Katti Schratt
Berlin reports a high authority claim that the aged Austrian Emperor Franz Josef has married court actress Katti Schratt morganaticly. Schratt has long been the emperor’s companion, with royal approval wavering after the empress’s assassination. Schratt was previously married to officer Kiss. she has a young son and the emperor supports his career.
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Bprlin
Austria
Franz Josef
Comedienne
Katti Schratt
Hungary
Hapsburg
Atti Schratt
Kiss
Guards
Servant Heir to Million Dollar Fortune
Miss Erna Ihde a Milwaukee servant of cracker maker R H Johnston sails on the steamer Auguste Victoria to Berlin to claim a 3 million dollar estate. She once tended a Berlin mortality client and kept up a long correspondence with Johnston, who left his fortune to her on condition she care for his brother.
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Milwaukee
Erna Ihde
R. H. Johnston
New York
Berlin
Misa Shde
Johnston
Deaf and Dumb Girl Regains Speech and Hearing in New Operation
New York report details Esther Waas, 18, daughter of George Waas, who after scarlet fever at three months regained hearing and speech through a successful operation. Though initially babylike in development, she now hears clearly though words remain largely unintelligible. a teacher visits twice weekly to build language and object names as her progress accelerates.
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New York
George Waas
East One Hundred and Fifty-fourth Street
Esther
Betsost
Public kiss for General Howard at Putnam monument
Mrs Donald McLean recalls a public kiss from General C O Howard after a ceremony at Greenwich on Saturday. She says the kiss came as the crowd cheered and that she has known Howard all her life, viewing him as a grandfatherly figure.
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New York
Donald McLean
Tanne Avenue
Crick
C. O. Howard
Greenwich
Putnam Monument
Public Kiss Honors General in Civil War Echoes
Mrs McLean recalls an honored kiss shared in public with General Howard, saying it felt natural and not for spectators. She mentions her late father's memories of General Grant visiting after the war and lifting her as a child, noting the moment's significance surpassed by the general's battles.
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Mrs. McLean
Howard
General Grant
M Andfather
Plack
Funeral of City Registrar Whitmore at St Stephen's Church
William H. Whitmore, city registrar, was honored at a private 2 PM funeral in St Stephen's Church Florence street with Episcopal burial rites. Notables including Mayor Hart and City Clerks attended. floral tributes named Whitmore family and civic groups.
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William H. Whitmore
St. Stephen’s Church
Florence Street
Charles H. Brent
Mt. Auburn
Franklin D. Rideout
James W. Allen
John M. Ludden
James O. Fallon
Edward W. McGienen
Horace T. Rockwell
Jeremiah J.ary
Dorchester Historical Sociery
John J. May
Henry W. Wilson
Eugene Shipen
James H. Stark
Eben Denton
Ichard C. Humphreys
John A. Fowle
George Co. Burgess
Charles Hodgdon
E. McGlewen
Thomas N. Hart
Galvin
Joseph O. Kane
Common Council
Albert Whiting
Edward J. Flynn
William §. Appleton
George S. Vincent
Somerville
Anson Titus
The
New England Historic Genealogical Society
John Noble
Superior Court
Suffolk County
Abner C. Goodale
Henry McGlewen
Kingsbury
Newton
John Clark
Mrs. Whitmore
Charlies B. Whitmore
Charles J. Whitmore
Charlotte
Martha Whitmore
City Registry Department
W. H
EB._A. Quincy
Miss Walton
F. L. Bartlett
Stedman Clark
C. E. Thorning
Mee
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
James M. Burgess
Taylor President Heads Pioneer California Meeting at Revere House
The Pioneers of California held their annual meeting and dinner at the Revere House. Samuel Snow, former president, has died. W. B. Wilbur acted as president. Officers elected include Captain W. C. Or of Boston as president, James Hennett of Cambridge treasurer, George S. Spurr of East Saugus secretary, and vice presidents Nathan M. Hunnewell Henry M. Hayward Benjamin F. Griggs William Whytal David J. Hodgdon. Directors named Rob ert Parkin W. B. Wilbur Shirley A. Elsbree Stephen B. Peach Joseph S. Brown. Solomon S. Rowe of Roxbury named chief marshal. Captain Cranston Taylor of Boston chaplain. Yeree Amball of Greenfield named ...
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Pioneers of
California
Revere House
Samuel Snow
W. B. Wilbur
Snow
W. C. Or
Boston
James Hennett
Cambridge
George S. Spurr
East Saugus
Qoeeen
Dillaway
Nathan M. Hunnewell
Henry M. Hayward
Benjamin F. Griggs
William Whytal
David J. Hodgdon
Robert Parkin
Shirley A. Elsbree
Stephen B. Peach
Joseph 8
Solomon
Rowe
Roxbur
Cranston Taylor
Yeree Amball
Greenfield
Cable to Redmond From Reunited National Irishmen
A cablegram sent yesterday to John Redmond M P chairman National Convention in Dublin broadcasts greetings from Reunited National Irishmen in Boston to Irish workers at home. Signatories include P J Flatley T B Fitzpatrick John Teevens P J Timmins M D T J Collins and others.
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Dublin
Ireland
John EH. Redmond
M. P
Rotunda
Boston
P. J. Flatley
T. B. Fitzpatrick
John
J. Teevens
P. J. Timmins
M. D
T. J. Dillon
Prominent Buckeye State Aide Appointed Superintendent of Squirrels
The Delaware figure, with six years in this incarnation, holds a regular commission as an officer of the Buckeye State. Governor Nash recently appointed him superintendent of squirrels, a post to be based on the State House grounds at Columbus.
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Delaware
Buckeye
Nash
Columbus
Buffalo Bill Wild West Show Tops Boston Attendance
Buffalo Bill's Wild West and Rough Riders drew thousands in Boston as the sixth consecutive visit featured horse feats, Western life tableaux, and a realistic Battle of San Juan Hill. Miss Annie Oakley and performers repeated marvels with rapid-fire glass balls, while the program showcased modern warfare progress and dramatic cavalry drills.
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Buffalo Bill
Battle of
San Juan Hill
San Juan
Grimes
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Seventh Infantry
Annie Oakley
Colonel Cody
Johnnie Baker
Wild West Exhibition Delights Boston Audiences
The sixth presentation in Boston wowed crowds with lassooing wild horses by cow punchers the horses balking with kicks and objects. The old Deadwood coach remains a landmark despite time and wear symbolizing Western horror and spectacle. The show blends instruction and entertainment delivering enlightenment on uncommon life.
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Boston
Monsoon for relief in famine areas
London broadcasts the viceroy Lord Curzon reports that famine areas await the monsoon. Rainfall has helped Burmah, Bengal and Behar but the west coast monsoon is weak, not reaching Goa or the hardest regions. Relief totals stand at 5,920,000 with no improvement until heavier nationwide rainfall.
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London
India
Lord Curzon of
Kedleston
Burmah
Bengal
Behar
Goa
Robbers Missed $4800 In Dry Goods Heist
In New York on June 18 two burglars held up H Reinhardt & Co on the third floor of their store at Third Avenue and Eighty Sixth Street. They bound Louis Reinhardt and Abraham Friedman and blew open the office safe with dynamite but were frightened off by a bell. The safe reportedly contained $4800. Crowds surrounded the store all day as details emerged.
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New York
H. Reinhardt & Co
Third Avenue
Eighty-Sixth Street
Louis Reinhardt
Abraham Friedman
Brooklyn
Too Little Faust and Too Much Marguerite at Columbia
The Columbia Theatre opens Monday July 2 with a travesty adaptation of Too Little Faust and Too Much Marguerite. Harvard College students and Aberlynn Suipera attend, a crimson decor theme enhances the show, with 100 cast including Carroll and Cornille, Minnie Ashley, Kate Condon, Olive Ulrich, and more. Lynn Cadet Band performs, and a Nevada act plus fireworks cap the program for a large audience.
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Poe Emm Cce
New York
Columbia
Shana
Han
Eva Hee
Anager Aberlynn Suipera
Harvard
Heale
Harvard College
Faust
Columbia Theatre
Marguerite
France
Fred J. Eustis
Tremont Theatre Hosts New Stock Company Week Two
Large crowds attended Tremont Theatre in Boston for the second week of the new stock company. The Son of Carleycroft drew praise for its appeal to a popular audience with quick actor changes. Florence Rockwell and Lola Hawthorne received strong notices, with notable turns by Annie Clarke and the male cast delivering melodramatic action. The show runs this week before the first Castle Square stage appearance of Mary Sanders in A Classical Cowboy.
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Tremont Theatre
Boston
Carleycroft
Irving
Lyons Mail
Mansfield
J. H. Gilmour
James K. Hackett
Rupert of
William Hazeltine
Frederick Truesdell
Gus Weinburg
Dodson Mitchell
Charles Chappelle
Mary Sanders
Castle Square
The Village Postmaster at Castle Square Theatre
The Village Postmaster drew strong crowds with enthusiastic applause at matinee and evening shows. The production remains a leading feature, with seats in high demand and plans to retain it for next week. Patrons receive a hand-painted china pin tray at tomorrow's matinee and souvenir chocolate boxes for future matinees.
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Castle Square
Crescent Gardens Opens With Open Air Show Thrilled Visitors
Crescent Gardens drew large crowds yesterday as visitors from Crescent Beach switched from State bath houses to the Crescent Gardens site. Manager O Neill staged a fine open air show in a rustic theatre with Olympia Ruartes leading a varied lineup. Collins s First Regiment Band Carr Jordan White and Harris and a vaudeville organiation entertained. An open air dance hall buzzed all day. Admission was 10 cents, attracting regular patronage and promising future success.
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Crescent Beach
Ocean
Crescent Gardens
O'Neill
Olympia Ruartes
Collins
Regiment
Carr & Jordan
White
Harris
Keith's Theatre Delights With Diverse Summer Show
Audiences enjoyed Keith's Theatre yesterday choosing the cool venue over the sun. The program mixed comedy and variety headlined by Victory Bateman in a condensed Sweethearts, with Harry Mestayer. Matthews and Harris offered Adam the Second, while Iran Bush and A G Duncan provided stories and ventriloquism. Coleman and Mexis rifle act, Bates trio, Edna Collins and the Jacksons offered musical and whistling numbers, and the biograph pictures plus stereopticon views impressed.
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Keith
Victory Bateman
Gilbert
Harry Mestayer
Matthews
Harris
Adam
Andes
Iran
A. G. Duncan
Herbert
Coleman
Mexis
Barrie Tutein
Bijou
Bates Trio
Edna Collins
Harry
Kate Jackson
Ha Mestayer
Frank Bush
A. O. Duncan
Coleman and Mexis
Bates
Carrie ‘Tate
Biograph
Sam Lockhart
The Point of Pines Open Air Fun Glen
A busy resort yesterday offered a strong open air program with affordable admission. Balloon ascension and a double parachute drop by Allie Harvey and Professor Flowers drew large crowds and featured resilient Miss Harvey despite injuries from a prior accident.
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Ular
The
Pines
Allie Harvey
Professor Flowers
Miss Harvey
Ree Austin and Stones Show Delights at Museum
Crowds flocked to the Austin and Stone's museum event to enjoy athletic feats by Wahlund the Swede Tekla the queenly Stockholm beauty and a strong Woman's Pastime Athletic Club display. The program featured axing wrestling fencing vaulting and juggling with noted instructors guiding the performers. Vaudeville acts including the Ashford family Bond and Shafton Webster sisters and more rounded out the day to strong audience applause.
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Austin & Stone’s
Charlestown
Battle of
Bunker Hill
Wahlund
the Magnificent
Mile
Tekla
Stockholm
Tae
Bravo
Hercules
Emil
Sven
Sandow
Brooklyn
Helen Englehart
Adelina Rose
Janos
Gordon
Cavendish
Macklin
Neville
Allan
Palmer
Sugden
Museum
Vaudville PLC
Ashford Family
Bond and Shafton
Webster Sisters
Mrs. Whitney
al and
Mamie Anderson
Murray
Alden
Princeton
Florence Zeller
Leonard
Fulton
Imperial Comedy Four
Morris and Parker
Dan Anderson
Rizzerella Brothers
Bunker Hill Celebration Draws 10,000 Plus At Charles River Park
A vast crowd attended yesterday at Charles River Park to celebrate Bunker Hill with an afternoon bicycle meet and an evening vaudeville program. Highlights included Conway and Leland, Lulu Thies, Mahala, Harry Bowers, Curry and Morgan, and the Banda Rossa with four remaining concerts. Sorrentino's Banda Rossa, newly brought to the park, ends after this week. Goring's Fearless Gilbert high dive drew the night’s peak ovation as he won a bet and secured further engagements.
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Bunker Hill
Charles River Park
Echo
Conway
Leland
Banda Rossa
New York
Pennsylvania
Dexter
New England
Ge Brothers
Albert Champion
Racin
Jimmy Micanel
Champion
Gilbert
Norumbega Park Big Day Delights Crowds At Rustic Theatre
Turnstiles at Norumbega Park were so busy that crowds passed through gates and entered the halls as crowds enjoyed a program of bright acts at the Rustic Theatre. The Imperial troupe provided entertainment and a rose was given to each attending lady at the chalet. A big day in a big place.
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Nhaea Park
Everman’s
Imperials
Creole troupe opens at Curio Hall in New Orleans style
A large crowd welcomed the Creole convention at the Curio Hall stage managed by Walker and directed by George Hazard. The all new Creole belles from New Orleans perform singing and dancing after Mardi Gras with other acts including magicians clairvoyants and a variety of vaudeville numbers.
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Curio Hall
Walker
George Hazard
New Orleans
Mile
Lincoln
el Ranin Zaranos
Mile. Ola
Swif Sisters
Casey Little Theatre
Pee
Joyce
Jeannette Gillett Myles Morris
Gertie Zola
Herbert Swift
Carroll and Burns
Rose Gardiner
Bert Shaw
John Lyons
Bass Point Draws Thousands Despite Cool Easter Wind
Thousands of visitors flocked to Bass Point yesterday despite a cool easterly wind. Nahant boats were crowded as Lefrhcain's Naval Brigade Band and soloists from the Symphony Orchestra provided entertainment. Dances, fish dinners, and a variety of diversions kept crowds amused late into the evening.
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Bass Point
Nahant
Lefrhcain
Naval Brigade
Exhibition of American Art Syndicate draws crowds at Boston Theatre
The Boston Theatre lobby shows the American Art Syndicate display to a steady stream of admirers all day. The large entrance and vast audience attest to the exhibition's appeal with many beautiful paintings from celebrated artists on view.
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American Art Syndicate
Boston Theatre
Boston
Trilby
Thelma Ee
Pere Cer Fledged Ostrich Farm Delights Bass Point
A fragmentary note from Bass Point reports Pere Cer and a fledged ostrich farm bringing delight to locals. The readable text hints at a small agricultural venture drawing curiosity and visitors to the coastal area.
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Ene
Pere Cer
New Palace Theatre presents lively burlesque stock company
The New Palace Theatre offers a bright lively week with a stock company. Lew Carroll Sam Adams Tommy Nolan Jack Crawford and Mackie and Walker star in burlesques and musical numbers headlined by Nellie Franklyn Lillian Beach Ada Buttner Tillie Cohen and more. The finale features the burlesque Love and War or Camp Frollés by Lew H Carroll with a strong chorus and entertaining skits.
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Palace Theatre
New Stock Company
Lew Carroll
Sam Adams
Tommy Nolan
Jack Crawford
Mackie
Walker
Nellie Franklyn
Nolan and White
Cenden and Gardner
Blanche Washburn
Great Palace
Lew H. Carroll
Ostrich Show At Bass Point Draws Thousands
Thousands view Big Oliver W and other feathered stars at Bass Point ostrich farm Charlestown. The farm offers harness trained birds, an ostrich tandem, and numerous attractions alongside Lafricain's Naval Brigade concerts. Harbor trips from Boston to Bass Point aboard boats from Lincoln wharf draw visitors daily.
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Bass Point
Charlestown
Oliver W
Lafricain
Naval Brigade
Boston
Herbor
Bass Point House
Lincoln Wharf
Battery Street
Beating the Record in Endowment Insurance Payouts
A Toronto gentleman with multiple policies including a $100,000 Equitable Life policy earned a $150,847 payoff at maturity, the largest endowment ever paid to a living policy holder. The case supports investment tied life insurance for old age provisions alongside family protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Toronto
Baquitable
Dancing Arrangements at Lake Walden Pavilion Repaired
The Fitchburg Railroad replaces the burned Lake Walden pavilion with a restored shelter in first-class condition. A new floor and fresh paint have been added, grounds graded, preserving the grove’s charm despite the loss of the old pavilion.
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Lake Walden
Fitchburg Railroad
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