Wonderland Amusement Park Highlights New Vaudeville Bill
Wonderland attracts thousands as summer season grows. The bill features the three Millers in an instrumental act, the two Macks in song and dance, Ger tie Le Clair with her picks, and the Wonderland Ladies' Quartet performing in character. The Golden Gate Minstrels remain a park favorite.
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Wonderland
Millers
Macks
Gertie le Clair
Wonderland Ladies’ Quartet
Golden Gate Minstrels
District Attorney Clears Fitzgerald in Flagstone Case
In Superior Court yesterday, DA Hill opened the flagstone cases and exonerated ex Mayor John F. Fitzgerald from blame in the transactions involving Michael J. Mitchell and Thomas F. Maher. Jurors are under police surveillance following Fitzgerald era trials McCullough Cassidy and Battis. This marks Hill’s first direct action against a Fitzgerald administration official.
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Superior Court
Michael J. Mitchell
Thomas F. Maher
John F. Fitzgerald
McCullough
Cassidy
Battis
Fitzgerald
Court case unfolds with Fitzgerald witness and graft charges
Opening statements reveal Mayor Fitzgerald praised for stance on charter reform while Mitchell faces conspiracy charges over flagstone contracts with Maher Bros. Jurors are guarded as police track jurors following sensational day in Boston court.
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Michael J. Mitchell
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Maher
Boston
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Maher Bros
Maher Concern
Wabi Ousiahon Remedy Ad Claim
An old advertisement promotes Syrup of Figination of Sennawhach as a cure aiding natural habits and reducing reliance on remedies. It urges proper nourishment and regular effort, claiming genuine product quality and California origin with a single price per bottle.
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Indictment Challenge in Boston Flagstone Case
Attorney Francis Carney seeks to quash indictments arguing lack of Superior Court jurisdiction due to a pending bill in abatement. Jury drawn with 14 members including foreman Charles Reed. Prosecution details five contracts with Maher Co for North River flagstone priced by lineal and square foot, alleging overpricing compared to Cuddihy Co. Evidence includes signatures of Mitchell and ex Mayor Fitzgerald and a letter requesting Maher contract awards. Ex Mayor Fitzgerald expected to testify.
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F. William Kuhn
Edward A. Lash
Edwin J. Park
Frank J. Thompson
J. Frank Hodgkins
Mr. Hill
Boston
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Theatre Premier draws crowds with top vaudeville and films
Patrons enjoy a strong program featuring Louise Dresser singing I Remember You on cam era phone. Dolly and Milton Nobles in The Other Man, Spenser Comedy Four with new songs, Fun in a Pullman Car, and William Mandeville return. Films The Story of Two Lives For His Daughter's Sake Were Justice Served and The Yellow Peril shown.
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Louise Dresser
Dolly
Milton Nobles
Four
William Mandeville
Austin & Stone's Museum Acts Draw Mixed Honors
Bigney the diver split honors with John Y. Smith and Tom White in a display of stunts with dumb bells at Austin and Stone's Museum. Smith aims to break the world record on Thursday. Bellyea and Pearl Arnold appear in a novelty stock witchery act. John Vilendi the Italian offers a pleasing musical program and the Manhattan Girls present a minstrel show with Dan Malundy as interlocutor.
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Austin & Stone's Museum
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Tom White
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Bellyea
Pearl Arnold
John Vilendi
Manhattan Girls
Dan Malundy
Theatres Feature New Stage Offerings and Films
A Priest of the Wilderness headlines the Theatre Comique with The Cry From the Well as a dramatic incident. Mardi Gras in Havana Mixed in His Dinner Dates and Looking for His Umbrella are among notable motion pictures. Among the People of Northern Russia is being shown in travelogue format.
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Theatre Comique
Havana
Russia
Scenic Temple Crowd Fills House As Shows Impress
Warm weather yesterday did not deter a full house at the Scenic Temple. The evening program drew enthusiastic applause with each act well received. Motion pictures are strong this week and illustrated songs are up to date. Sandy Chapman shines in character songs as the standout performer.
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Sandy Chapman
Drop 8 From City Payroll In Civil Service Action
The Civil Service Commission ordered Superintendent of Streets Emerson to discharge eight draughtsmen from the sewer division he oversees. The eight named men are John L. Barry Ward 8 Fred L. Dacey Ward 38 Frank J. Gately Ward 23 John E. Hartnett Ward 12 Charles A. Herbert Ward 17 Henry G. Hoppe Ward 15 Richard F. Ritchie Ward 14 and Austin C. Woodside Ward 1.
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Frank J. Gately
John E. Hartnett
Charles A. Herbert
Henry G. Hoppe
Paragon Park Week Features Free Band Concerts and Circus Acts
Paragon Park enters its second full week with free band concerts and a free open-air two-ring circus. Palm Garden showcases the Hungarian Orchestra with Johnny Maguire as soloist. Acts include Leo Fero Japanese pole, Bonnett whirling slide by teeth on a tower, Mlle De Fontain trained stallions, Vand aerial trapeze, Bennett balloon ascensions and para chute drops. The Paragon Opera Company performs a condensed Pinafore, The Spray of Life, plus vaudeville, Monkeyland and Diamond Lew’s Wild West moving pictures attract attention.
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Johnny Maguire
Dodge
Leo Fero
Bonnett
Mlle. de Fontain
S. Vand
Bennett
Paragon Opera Company
Home Folks shines in Monday night stage debut
The Lindsay Morison stock company presents Home Folks by C. T. Carey in New England theatre style with rural charm. Howell Hansel as John Selby and James L. Seeley as the villain Paul Niles lead a cast praised for character portrayal and wholesome comedy amid love affairs and simple plot set in post Civil War Illinois politics.
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Lindsay Morison Stock Company
C. T. Carey
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Sag Harbor
New
Illinois
Howell Hansel
John Selby
Paul Niles
James
Florodora Shines at Castle Square with star cast
John Craig presents Florodora at Castle Square featuring Mary Young Louis Le Baron and William P Carleton in a summer production praised for its ensemble. The cast lists over 60 performers including Donald Meek Wilfred Young Gertrude Binley and Bert Young.
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Fortune
John Craig
Castle Square
Mr. Craig
Donald Meek
Wilfred Young
Gertrude Binley
Theodore Friebus
Bert Young
Travelling Salesman Drives Park Theatre Hit Start
The Travelling Salesman remains a top attraction at the Park Theatre as a hot summer week opens. Despite lacking topical songs or chorus girls, the show proves musical entertainment isn’t the only draw for playgoers and may keep drawing crowds for a long time.
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Hub Theatre Show Delights With Mind Reader Neuman
A strong Hub Theatre bill yesterday features Professor Neuman described as the world’s greatest mind reader magician and illusionist. The moving pictures debut and score heavily for a lively program with uptown appeal.
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Hub Theatre
Professor Neuman
Pops Series Promises Novelty At Symphony Hall
At this week’s Pops concerts conductor Maquarre presents novelties with strong audience appeal. Last evening the modern French composers drew applause and many encores followed. Tonight’s program features Present Arms, Pique Dame, Longchamps, Florodora, Habanera, Il Trovatore, Hungarian Dances Nos. 8, Flying Dutchman, Snowballs Waltz and La Mattchich Bore March.
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Maquarre
Longchamps
Waldteufel Selection
Florodora
Stuart Anite
Psbr Syne Esceb
Reterseaceseeces Chabrier
Il Trovatore
Sane
Otea
Iences Brahms
Yankee Mandarin Opens at Majestic with Matinee One Price
Tomorrow at the Majestic a new series of popular price matinees begins for The Yankee Mandarin. William Danforth stars with Edward Garvie as the sailor. Ada Lewis, Irene Dillon, Violet Seaton and George Lydecker head a strong Broadway chorus in a featured musical comedy performance.
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Majestic
William Danforth
Edward Garvie
Ada Lewis
Irene Dillon
Maine
Violet Seaton
GeorgeLydecker
Edward Halton
Broadway
Keith's Theatre Summer Show Delights in Varied Acts
The mid-summer bill at Keith's Theatre features Ralph C. Herz in eleven impersonations from The Soul Kiss, thrilling acts by the Millman Trio on wire, Bird Millman dancing on a bounding wire, Augusta Glose in musical stories, Mack and Phelps as travestyists, the Ollivetti Troubadours on violin and guitar, Swan and Bambard in acrobatic humor, Eva Taylor and a smart company in Chums, Tschernoff's animals, Hans on musical bells with a pony, and a Kinetograph showcase of motion pictures.
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Ralph C. Herz
Millman
Miss Bird Millman
Augusta Glose
Mack
Phelps
Ollivetti
Swan
Bambard
Eva Taylor
Boston
Tschernoff
Hans
Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Jekyll and Hyde
Frederick Van Rensselaer staged a vivid dual portrayal of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde at Bowdoin Square Theatre yesterday. The performance showcased a seamless transformation with the actor appearing as his natural self as Hyde. A delightful moving picture display accompanied the drama.
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Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Richard Mansfield
Thomas E. Shea
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Frederick van Rensselaer
Mr. van Rensselaer
Hyde
Tremont Theatre Hosts Second Edition of A Broken Idol
The Tremont Theatre presented a second edition of A Broken Idol drawing a large crowd. Boston newcomer Trixie Jennery wowed the audience with grace and popularity while new songs and jokes earned encores and laughs throughout the show.
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Tremont Theatre
Boston
Trixie Jennery
Norumbega Week Opens With Violin Cello Virtuoso This Week
The Norumbega programme was seen by two audiences totaling 8000 seats. Ralph Smalley, Boston Symphony viola cello virtuoso, provided popular selections enjoyed by the crowd. Johnny Hoey Jeannette Mozar presented Leggett and Walker sketch. Azard brothers balanced heads and hands. Hill Cherry Hill bicycle act delivered strong comedy. Bicknells dazzled as whirlwind dancers ending with the Apache dance.
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Norumbega
Ralph Smalley
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Johnny Hoey
Jeannette Mozar
Hill
Cherry
Bicknells
Big Sunday crowd fills Lexington Park theater with vaudeville
A record Sunday attendance at Lexington Park drew large crowds to the open air theatre. The Millard brothers performed bicycle stunts, La Velle and Grant showcased gymnastic skill, with Lottie Dwyer Trio and Pritzkow and Blanchard also appearing. Frank Roust entertained as a tenor and the night offered illustrated songs and motion pictures.
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Millard Brothers
la Velle
Grant
Lottie Dwyer
Pritzkow and
Blanchard
Frank Roust
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