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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1914

Page

8

Misleading Lady Extends Run At Colonial Theatre

The Misleading Lady began its eighth week of engagement at the Colonial Theatre last evening, nearly tying the year's record set by The Lady of the Slipper. Lewis Stone Grace Barbour and Frank Sylvester receive praise for their performances as the leading turns with strong support from the company in the house party scene.

Colonial Theatre Boston Lewis Stone Grace Barbour Frank Sylvester

Tremont Theatre Debuts Neptune's Daughter Run

Tremont Theatre begins its fourth week of Neptune's Daughter with Annette Kellermann starring as the mermaid heroine. The photoplay blends mythic mystery with modern romance and features a striking diving sequence praised for its effectiveness.

Tremont Theatre Annette Kellermann Bermuda Neptune

Under Cover Nears End at Plymouth Theatre

The play Under Cover ends its run at the Plymouth Theatre in Boston after a long engagement. Last night marked the seventh of the final two weeks, with the final performance set for Saturday evening, July 4, promising the longest run in Boston theater history.

Plymouth Theatre Boston

Exeter Street Theatre Presents The Bankers Daughter and More

The Exeter Street Theatre showcases en titled The Bankers Daughter with Katherine LaSalle in the lead, produced by Life-Photo Film Corp. Henry Kelley performs in comedy segments while Harold A. Reynolds plays the $40,000 pipe organ twice daily. An entire bill change is planned for next Thursday.

Back Bay Exeter Street Theatre Katherine LaSalle Life-Photo Film Corp New York Henry Kelley Harold A. Reynolds

Bass Point steamer schedule expands for weekend crowds

Bass Point two steamers the General Lincoln and Machigonne run weekday trips from Otis wharf to Bass Point and Nahant with Nassau added on Saturdays Sundays and holidays due to heavy demand. Three steamers run every half hour from Bass Point to Ocean pier at Revere for excursion trips and shore amusements abound with dining dancing theatres and games.

Lincoln Machigonne Otis Wharf Atlantic Avenue Bass Point Nahant Nassau Ocean Pier Revere

Pinklets Advertised Laxative Aimed at Biliousness

An advertisement extols Pinklets a laxative for biliousness linked to liver overactivity. It claims to regulate bile, relieve symptoms like bitter taste and indigestion, and avoid liver overstimulation. Sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co. with 25 cents per bottle and free sample offer.

Dr. Williams Medicine Co Schenectady N. Y

Lead acts duel for top vote at B F Keiths Theatre

Donald Meek and Blossom Seeley vie for audience favor at B F Keiths Theatre yesterday with Meek offering Oh By the Way and Seeley delivering hit after hit. Supporting acts include Burke and McDonald Irish sketch My Good Old Friend and a lineup of Hess sisters Dunedin duo and LeClair and Sampson.

Donald Meek Blossom Seeley B. F. Keith Florence Shirley Frank Furgeson Mr. Meek Miss Shirley Mr. Furgeson Jesse Manners Edward Goodrich John King Hess Sisters New York Winter Garden Dunedin LeClair Sampson Martin van Les Franconias Boston Charlestown

Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Violet Mascotte and Guests

Violet Mascotte and her 40 Mer rie Maids headline at Bowdoin Square Theatre with Zella Russell Harry Landers and Tom Bullock joining. New costumes, news songs, and clever specialties accompany a program featuring Catule living models and a Mary Pickford film series with Lucille Love. A tango contest and souvenir Mary Pickford photos are planned.

Bowdoin Square Theatre Violet Mascotte Merrie Zella Russell Boston Harry Landers Tom Bullock Catule Mary Pickford Moving Picture World Lucille Love John Bond Dill Oliver and White Ted Clara Steele Nat Clark Daly Serenaders Bowdoin SQ Revere House Scollay Sq Ren Jolet Mascotte Elsie Reed Gladys Lloyd May Hamilton Della Arrington Dolly Clifford Eva Walker Petta Ferguson Babe Mal J. Walter Reeves Daly ‘Serenaders

Paragon Palm Garden Cabaret Tops This Season at Paragon Park

Paragon Park Nantasket features the Palm Garden Cabaret with Amanda Gray and the Elks Trio drawing praise, along with Alice De Garmo, Marr and Dwyer Sisters, La Pavis, Floretta Clark and the famous Cabaret Girls. Dansants by Miss Jean Thompson and George Schaffer attract crowds, while open-air circus, band concerts, and a lagoon waterfowl congress keep popular appeal high.

Palm Garden Paragon Park Nantasket Amanda Gray Elks Alice de Garmo Marr Floretta Clark Jean Thompson George Schaffer New York Society

All Star Vaudeville at Loew's Orpheum Delights Crowd

The Orpheum stage yesterday showcased Klass and Bernie in a musical act that drew big laughs. Bernard and Harrington contributed a comedy routine, Delisle and Vernon delivered a singing and pianologue segment, and Willie Hale and his brother performed clever juggling stunts.

Orpheum Klass Bernie Bernard Harrington Delisle Vernon Willie Hale Brother Jean Southern Winifred Martin Les Cascades Fennell Tyson

Vaudeville Show At Loew’s St James Delights Audiences

A strong program at Loew's St James Theatre featured Lida MacMillian and company in The Saleslady a comedy drama about commercial life. Al and Fannie Stedman offered original specialty acts, Weber and Wilson performed modern dances, Otto brothers delivered Dutch comic songs, the Four Bostonians showcased acts, Nipp and Tuck performed acrobatics, plus a lineup of up to date photo plays. An all star vaudeville finale headed by Klass and Bernie closes the week.

Loew's St. James Theatre Lida MacMillian Fannie Stedman Weber and Wilson Otto Brothers Nipp and Tuck Klass Bernie

Dorothy Bradford Steam Excursion To Provincetown

The staunch wireless steamer Dorothy Bradford sails from Bay line wharf at 9 a.m. on weekdays and 9:30 a.m. on Sundays to Provincetown. The voyage offers luxury and healthful sea air with Boston Harbor views, fortifications, lighthouses, and shore scenery. Return trips arrive weekdays at 6:30 p.m. and Sundays at 7 p.m.

Staunch Dorothy Bradford Bay Line Atlantic Avenue Provincetown New England Boston Harbor Dorothy Baeadford Atlantic Ave Hill Jabez Dyer

Boston eyed as major port for Russian trade

C I Medjikhovsky Russian commercial attache told Boston officials at Parker House luncheon that Boston has the finest natural harbor and should become the main conduit for Russia trade. Mayor Curley and city leaders welcomed his visit and pledged support for closer Boston Russia relations. A big shoe firm may soon locate here, directing several hundred jobs to the city. A telegram from Russian ambassador Bakhtmeteff thanked Boston for hospitality.

Boston C. I. Medjikhovsky Mayor Curley Parker House Poston Russia Medjikhovsky John A. Cole Curley Cole Hugh Bancroft Joseph H. O'Neil J. Randolph Coolidge Chamber of Commerce

Frauen Verein Outing For Convalescent Home

The Frauen Verein will hold an outing today at Downer Landing to support the proposed Convalescent Home for Jewish Women. Officers in charge include Mrs. L. Stahl chairwoman and Mrs. B. Rosenwald secretary, with several other members assisting.

Frauen Verein Downer Landing L. Stahl 8. Israel M. Benjamin B. Rosenwald S. Pickerman J. Stone Alshuler M. Goldberg B. Ellis

Protest Against Pontiac Street Closure By Boston

Ward 19 Democratic Club held a special meeting and adopted resolutions to seek an injunction against Boston over Pontiac street closure to public travel. The club executive committee has pressed to make Pontiac street, laid out 15 years ago, accessible for public use.

Ward 19 Democratic Club City of Boston Pontiac Street

Scollay Square Olympia Offers Variety Bill this Week

Gordon and Lord present The Maid of the Orient a miniature musical comedy with 16 performers eight pretty girls, special scenery and costumes. Deland and Carr offer Back to Buffalo a comedy sketch. The program includes Earl and la Vigne sisters Peeter and Sullivan Spellman and Shaw Clairmont brothers Tabor and Greene and Richard Henry Warren plus several photo-plays.

Gordon and Lord’s Scollay Square Olympia Buffalo Deland and Carr Earl and la Vigne Peeter and Sullivan Spellman and Shaw Clairmont Brothers Tabor and Greene Richard Henry Warren

Villa Napoli Opens Third Season at Nantasket Resort

Villa Napoli at Nantasket launches its third season with new patrons enjoying Sunny Italy flavor. Located near the boat landing, the villa offers cabaret shows and daily dansants headlined by cabaret girls Bessie Warren Edna Ayer Ida Gunther and Belle Stevens with vaudeville on a raised platform.

Villa Napoli Nantasket Italy Bessie Warren Edna Ayer Ida Gunther Belle Stevens

Vaudeville at Rustic Theatre Delights Lexington Park Crowd

A pleasant vaudeville program played to an afternoon and evening audience at the Rustic Theatre in Lexington Park. The Metropolitan Trio sang from grand opera to ragtime. Kelley Bros. provided comic tumbling. Kennedy and Burt told tales with wit. Marlor and Healy staged The Deaf Student to big laughs. Jimmy Green offered stories and stunts. motion pictures were praised as fine and instructive.

Rustic Theatre Metropolitan Kelley Bros Kennedy Burt Marlor Healy Jimmy Green

Fish Market Slump as 15 Smacks Dock at New Pier

The fish market cooled with a price drop after fifteen fishing smacks docked at the new pier. Haddock and cod prices fell while vessels and their fares, including the Billow and Long Island, crowded the harbor. Additional reports note shipments from Constellation and Evelyn M. Thompson, plus other liners renewing schedules and the Amerika gathering curiosity before its June 30 departure.

New Fish Pier Haddock

Diabetes cure claim from Ames Chemical Co ad

An old advertisement promotes a vegetable diabetes remedy claiming rapid relief within a week and offers a 50 cent trial package plus a diet booklet. It notes distribution costs and a 10 cent full spread package request, listing Ames Chemical Co as the sender. It mentions availability at Riker-Jaynes stores and Thitney Point address.

Expo Mexico Ames Chemical Co Dept Riker-Jaynes D Sa

Portuguese boats crowd harbor near Cretic at Commonwealth Pier

Portuguese motorboat fishermen crowded the harbor yesterday as small craft swarmed the entrance to the White Star liner Cretic. Large sailing and steam vessels strained to avoid collisions while the huge steamer warped in, its whistle warnings echoing to the bold power boat operators, the Landsman.

New Commonwealth Pier

Shipping News Notice Of Vessel Movements And Towing

A consolidated shipping report lists U S revenue cutter Gresham and numerous steamers and tugs, including Cretic Howarth Devonian and Eden, sailing to and from ports such as New London Genoa Naples Palermo Ponta Delgada and Baltimore. Multiple barges towing operations are noted with consignments to Philadelphia Newburyport and Portsmouth among others, indicating extensive port-to-port movements and tug operations.

U. S. Revenue Gresham Winram New London Cretic Howarth Genoa Naples Palermo Ponta Delgada Devonian Trant Liverpool Thorn Wilk Baracoa Cuba Evangeline Ellis Charletown P. FE Hawkesbury Halifax Bunker Hill Holmes New York Howard Chase Baltimore Newport News Norfolk Seaconner Carter Sewalls Point Joseph W. Fordney Laverge Everett Giles Reliance Merriam Jonas H. French Anderson Ipswich Herbert Rickes Newburyport G. H. Perry McDonough St. John N. B Warren Potter Pierson Rockport Ella L. Davenport Dunton Savannah Gardiner G. Deering Nash Joanna Mitchell Pittee Mass Edgar F. Luckenbach Partridge Tampa Edwin L. Pillsbury Swimm Lynn Savage Michalski Portland Washington Lackawanna Totman Hoboken Chemung Pocono Chenango Swatara Phillips Monitor Kimberton Philadelphia Jashua, Lovett, Smith Dora George R. Statson New Bedford Murrell, Walton Harvard Uiderdyk Rotterdam Governor Cobb Eastport Ontario Harwood Palmer John R. Fell Cards Beach Hume Edward S. Eveleth Salisbury Beach Fexigar I Luckenbach R. R. Thomas Annie H. Smith Vulpehocken International Molino Pickering Coleraine Mercury Hurricane Island Tacony Stratford Newtown Creek Upton Shamokin Valley Forge Knickerbocker Ontelaunee Portsmouth Washington, D. C Conestoga Thomaston Saco Herndon Cleona Bangor

Ross Stops Kid Jackson in London Debut

Tony Ross an American white heavyweight boxer defeated Kid Jackson in London Premier land tonight by knockout in the fourth round.

Ross Jackson London Tony Ross Kid Jackson

Kramer Rides Here Tonight At Revere Cycle Track

Frank I. Kramer the American sprint champion appears at the Revere Cycle Track for a season opener match sprint against Alfred Goullet the Australian titlist. The program also features George Wiley returning to face Robbie Walthour and Menus Bedell in a three cornered motor paced 10 and 15 mile heats.

Frank I. Kramer Revere Alfred Goullet George Wiley Robbie Walthour Menus Bedell

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