American Steamer Farnam Sunk by Mine Near Gothenburg
A dispatch from Libya reports the American steamer Farnam of 3655 gross tons, owned by the United States Shipping Board and assigned to Barn Line, was sunk by a mine while sailing from Baltimore on May 16 to Gothenburg with coal.
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London
Farnam
Baltimore
Libya
Gothenburg
New York
United States Shipping Board
Barn Line Steamship Company
Philadelphia
Worcester Private Cal vin A. Claflin Killed in Springfield Crash
Private Cal vin A. Claflin of Worcester, member of the Springfield district army recruiting staff, was killed when a motorcycle side car crashed into a pole. The machine swerved to avoid two children, and a lack of weight in the side car is thought to have caused the accident.
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Springfield
Calvin A. Claflin
Worcester
Springfield District Army
Luncheon Almost Spoiled by Blanch Manger Disaster
Mrs Newton frets over a ruined blanc mange at a luncheon but learns of Puddine a versatile dessert mix. Friend Mrs Barker urges its easy prep says it heats with milk or cream, flavors include chocolate rose vanilla lemon orange, one box serves 15. It promises smooth dessert and can improve pie fillings and cakes.
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Mrs. Newton
Mrs Barker
Mrs. Barker
Sloan's Liniment Ad Boosts Motorist Comfort
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for sore muscles after long drives and present-day stings. It promises quick relief without staining skin, recommends carrying a bottle on vacations, and notes availability from all druggists in 30c 60c and 1.20 prices.
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Sloan
Firefly Presented by Carl Hunt Opera at Plymouth Theatre
Patrons enjoyed a surprise as the Carl Hunt Opera Company staged The Firefly at Plymouth Theatre. The Boston company features new cast members and continues Emma Trentini’s growing success outside grand opera with Rudolph Friml music praised for its quality and romantic story.
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Plymouth Theatre
Carl Hunt Opera Company
Boston
Firefly
Emma Trentini
Rudolph Friml
Firefly Musical a Notable Evening at Theater
Dr Hunt showcased sound judgment in casting The Firefly. Dorothy Maynard impressed with sweet voice and agile acting, supported by Burton Lenihan and William Wolff among a strong ensemble including Laura Hamilton, Louise Mallory, Flavia Arcaro, Rene Brown, Betty Drummond, and John Norton. E J Howe led the orchestra to cohesive triumph.
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Burton Lenihan
William Wolff
Irving Beebe
Laura Hamilton
Louise Mallory
Flavia Arcaro
Rene Brown
Betty Drummond
John Norton
E. J. Howe
Baby Abandoned on Charlestown Doorstep
A four month old boy was found on a Chestnut street doorstep Charlestown late yesterday afternoon. The child wore white clothing a cape and cap with no shoes or stockings. Patrolman Daniel Sweeney discovered the infant and took him to a nearby home on Chardon Street.
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Charlestown
Chestnut Street
Daniel Sweeney
Chardon Street
Two Pairs Comedy Delights Boston Audiences
The Henry Jewett Players staged Two Pairs at the Copley Repertory theatre in Boston. Donald MacLaren authored the farce about four youths and their servants swapping places, delivering constant laughter and strong audience applause.
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Boston
Henry Jewett Players
Copley Repertory Theatre
Donald MacLaren
New York
Donald
Vincent Stirling
Boult
Jewett
E. B
Clive
Jassa
Viola Roach
Jew
Postpones Action and Tax Money for Schools
The city council, at Mayor Peters's urging, tabled a school committee request to accept a special act allowing a larger share of tax money for the schools. It signals ongoing efforts to compromise on the tax fund increase.
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Peters
Exeter Street Theatre Weekly Showings Feature Nazimova
Nazimova stars in The Red Lantern to close Wednesday night at the Exeter Theatre with Emmy Wehlen in The Amateur Adventuress. The remainder of the week presents Constance Talmadge in Happiness a La Mode and Mary MacLaren in The Amazing Wife along with Pathe and Ford weeklies and comedies.
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Exeter
Nazimova
Emmy Wehlen
Constance Talmadge
Plymouth Girls Burlesque at Howard Atheneum Delight Patrons
The merry Plymouth Girls burlesque company entertained yesterday with a live wire trio Billy Spencer Fred Binds and Felix Martin plus Anna Armstrong Sue Milford and Emily Nice. A 24 woman chorus sang crowd pleased. The vaudeville featured the Kremka brothers Rowles Gilman Charley Dunn Hank Miller and Florette. The Howardscope showed the Fox picture In Fidelity with ringside Willard Dempsey on July 4.
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Plymouth
Howard Atheneum
Billy Spencer
Fred Binds
Felix Martin
Jack Lamont
Anna Armstrong
Sue Milford
Emily Nice
Kremka Brothers
Rowles and Gilman
Charley Dunn
Hank Miller
Florette
Marx Brothers headline at Keith's Theatre thrills town
The four Marx brothers drew a strong crowd at Keith's Theatre in a lively act. The bill featured a large organization of dancers and singers with other acts including Sinclair and Gaspar, Kranz and La Salle, Fenton and Fields, the Gliding O'Mearas, Black and White, Gracie Emmett and company, Maryon Vadie and Ota Gygi, plus world motion pictures.
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Marx Brothers
Keith
Andrew Mack
Sinclair and
Gaspar
Kranz and
la Salle
Fenton and Fields
Gliding O'Mearas
Black and White
Gracie Emmett and Company
Maryon Vadie
Ota Gygi
Griffiths Broken Blossoms Opens Fifth Week at Colonial
The Colonial Theatre enters the fifth and final week of David W. Griffiths Broken Blossoms after strong demand extended the run. On Monday night June 30, Griffith presents The Fall of Babylon showcasing lavish period splendor and biblical opulence.
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David W. Griffith
Colonial Theatre
AS8
Viola Dana Stars in False Evidence at Park Theatre
Viola Dana headlines False Evidence from Mary F. Wilkins at Park Theatre with Mary F. Wilkins Madelon connection. Harry Morey appears in Beauty Proof as Northwest Mounted Police corporal, delivering polished performances. Vitagraph comedy elicits laughs and Park Weekly shares news items. Mildred Efford charms with two songs.
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Viola Dana
Park Theatre
Mary F. Wilkins
Madelon
Harry Morey
Northwest Mounted Police
Park Weekly
Mildred Efford
Nazimova Stars in The Red Lantern at Cambridge Theatre
Nazimova’s Mahlee in The Red Lantern at Gordon's Cambridge Central Square Theatre sheds light on Chinese customs. The program included Harry Jolson and four vaudeville acts, with Mack Sennett’s Hearts and Flowers. An entire vaudeville and photoplay change is planned for Thursday to Saturday featuring Ethel Clayton in Vickey Ann.
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Nazimova
Gordon
Cambridge Central Square Theatre
Mahlee
Harry Jolson
Mack Sennett
Ethel Clayton
Vickey
Help Wanted at Liberty Players at Norumbega Park
Jack Lait drama Help Wanted is staged twice daily by the Liberty Players at Norumbega Park on the Charles River this week. A large audience attended last night and enthusiastic crowds continue to visit the popular resort for its other features drawing thousands.
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Jack Lait
New York
Liberty Players
Norumbega Park
Charles River
Screen offerings include Secret Service and Why Doctors Disagree
The bill features William Gillette's Secret Service with Rupert Jordan as the federal spy and a strong supporting cast. Mabel Normand showcases her comedy talents in the photo farce Why Doctors Disagree.
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William Gillette
Secret Service
Rupert Jordan
Mabel Normand
Destiny leads Boston Theatre bill with thrills and stars
Dorothy Phillips stars in the photoplay Destiny at the Boston Theatre yesterday. The program includes a thriller format and a vaudeville lineup with John Gardner and Marie Hartman, the four Bangards, Tom Sawyer, Orden and Dixie, the Casting Wards and Mack Sennett's Hearts and Flowers.
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Dorothy Phillips
Boston
John Gardner
Marie Hartman
Four Bangards
Tom Sawyer
Orden and Dixie
Mack Sennett
Shadow play stars Farrar and Traverse at Lancaster Theatre
Two bills at the Lancaster Theatre yesterday featured Gerardine Farrar in Shadows and Madlaine Traverse in When Fate Decides. The programme will be changed on Thursday.
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Lancaster
Gerardine Farrar
Madlaine Traverse
Globe Theatre Week Starts With Lila Lee in Wolf Tale
First half shows Lila Lee in A Daughter of the Wolf a thrilling picture and Madge Evans in Home Wanted The second half features Charles Ray in Hay Foot Strawfoot and Hazel Daly in The Little Rowdy The program highlights early week screenings at the Globe Theatre.
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Globe Theatre
Lila Lee
Madge Evans
Charles Ray
Hayfoot, Strawfoot
Hazel Daly
The Unpardonable Sin at Majestic Theatre
Romance and thrills fuse in The Unpardonable Sin now at the Majestic Theatre. Large audiences have attended since opening, and patrons indicate continued interest.
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Majestic Theatre
Mary Pickford Stars in Daddy Longlegs at Tremont Theatre
Mary Pickford solidifies her title the darling of the screen in Judy at the Tremont Theatre. Henry Miller presents a delightful stage comedy and the film version proves even more attractive.
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Mary Pickford
Judy
Tremont Theatre
Henry Miller
Columbia Theatre Week Adds Film Stars
The theatre announces a daily change in its programme this week featuring leading stars of film land and popular photoplays. The schedule highlights top actors and notable productions to attract patrons.
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Columbia Theatre
Tremont Temple Photoplay on Theodore Roosevelt Opens
Tremont Temple presented The Life of Theodore Roosevelt a photoplay recounting the late president's career. It traces his boyhood outdoorsmanship New York politics as police commissioner governor navy service Rough Riders presidency and postpresidential advocacy of Americanism with dramatic episodes and battle scenes.
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Theodore Roosevelt
Tremont Temple
Colonel Roosevelt
Roosevelt
New York
Hunter
Far West
New York State
Navy
Rough Riders
Wives of Men at St James Theater and vaudeville bill
The St James Theatre presents Wives of Men starring Florence Reed during the first three days plus Sennett comedy and a vaudeville program featuring Charles Ledger Dale and Boyle Thompson and Benie. A musical act Fun in a Sanitarium rounds out the bill. Jot Schylander and June Anderson win the intercity dancing tournament with Mary Frederickson also appearing. The last three days show Other Men's Wives with Dorothy Dalton Pathe comedy and a new serial.
Nazimova and Joyce Star at Franklin Park Theatre
The Franklin Park Theatre played to capacity with Nazimova in The Red Lantern and Alice Joyce in The Third Degree on one bill. Nazimova delivers a dual role with two distinct characters and steady acting. Joyce surpasses her previous work in The Third Degree. The program also features The Red Glove with Marie Walcamp and a Weekly of current events. An entire change of bill is planned for the last half of the week.
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Franklin Park
Nazimova
Alice Joyce
Open Your Eyes Delights Shubert Theatre Audiences
The film Open Your Eyes continues to fill the Shubert Theatre with four daily performances. Promoters pursue wholesome entertainment and instruction, aiming to satisfy audience demands.
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Shubert
Bowdoin Square Theatre Showcases True Heart Susie and More
Bowdoin Square Theatre featured D W Griffith's Artcraft True Heart Susie starring Lillian Gish and Robert Harron with Clarine Seymour. Also shown Mints of Hell with William Desmond and Yukon life. Vaudeville acts included Eldredge Murphy Delmar Monte Jewett Elgin Wire Walker. Next week Douglas Fairbanks The Knickerbocker Buckaroo and Tom Mix The Coming of the Law.
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D. W. Griffith
Artcraft
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Lillian Gish
Robert Harron
Clarine Seymour
William Desmond
Gaiety Girls Burlesquers At Waldron's Casino Week
The Gaiety Girls Burlesquers perform at Waldron's Casino for the week led by George Walsh with Frank Wakefield George Banks Jack Witts Hazel Alger Louise Pearson Kitty Mitchell Amelia Bartolotti and the Wintosh sisters. The Carnival Trio Shaw and Lee and a noted Gaiety Girls chorus provide acts including operatic song singing and new solo dances. The Carnival Trio presents a rude act filled with laughs.
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Waldron
George Walsh
Frank Wakefield
George Banks
Jack Witts
Hazel Alger
Louise Pearson
Kitty Mitchell
Amelia Bartolletti
Wintosh
Carnival
Shaw and
Lee
Miss Alger
Mile
Bartolletti
Red Lantern at Scollay Square Olympia Delights Audience
Nazimova stars in The Red Lantern shown at Scollay Square Olympia yesterday. The drama follows a daughter born in Pekin slums educated among European Christian mission circles who adopts her father's faith. Vaudeville, Olympia Weekly, and a clever comedy round out the bill.
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Nazimova
Scollay Square
Olympia
Pekin
Christian Mission
Nazimova Tops Upham's Corner Strand Bill
Russian actress Nazimova stars in The Red Lantern at Upham's Corner Strand in a dual role as Mahlee and Blanche. Madge Kennedy appears in A Daughter of Mine with organ selections by Arthur Martell. William Russell leads Thursday to Saturday in Brass Buttons followed by Marie Ltd with Alice Brady.
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Nazimova
Upham’s Corner
Mahlee
Blanche
Madge Kennedy
Arthur Martell
Strand
William Russell
Alice Brady
Marie, Ltd
Lila Lee Leads Orpheum Week Bill in A Daughter of the Wolf
Paramount star Lila Lee headlines the Orpheum program for the first half of the week with A Daughter of the Wolf in the lead role She also appears in a new comedy feature The Orpheum News is shown Vaudeville includes Robinson and La Favor Bennington and Scott Harry J Kelly Norton Sher and company Swart and Clifford Eskimos and seals The entire bill changes on Thursday
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Lila Lee
Paramount
Orpheum
Miss Lee
Orpheum News
Robinson
la Favor
Bennington
Scott
Harry J. Kelly
Norton-Sher and Company
Swart
Park Square Theatre to Close A Voice in the Dark Next Week
A. H. Woods flew to Boston Saturday to cancel the Park Square engagement of A Voice in the Dark on June 28 and shift the sensational melodrama to New York the following week. Willard Mack's drama lecture is cancelled as he rewrites scenes until 5 AM and finishes a new work for Pauline Frederick.
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A. H. Woods
Boston
Park Square Theatre
New York
Willard Mack
Pauline Frederick
Arthur Howard Rejoins Somerville Players for Brief Engagement
The Somerville Theatre in Davis Square reports strong demand for seats as Arthur Howard returns to the Somerville Players on Monday afternoon for a short engagement. Manager Mr McArdle chose The Only Son as the vehicle, a romance suited to Howard’s talents.
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Arthur Howard
Somerville Players
Davis Square
Somerville
McArdle
Mr. Howard
Nazimova in The Red Lantern and Mae Marsh in Spotlight Sadie
Today and tomorrow offer the last chances to see Nazimova in The Red Lantern and Mae Marsh in Spotlight Sadie. Thursday brings a new bill with Sessue Hayakawa in His Debt and Earle Williams in A Rogues Romance, plus Burton Holmes travels and Fenway topical review. Gertrude Breene appears all week in selections.
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Nazimova
Red Lantern
Mae Marsh
Sadie
Geome
Sessue Hayakawa
Earle Williams
Burton Holmes
Fenway
Gertrude Breene
Bessie Barriscale Stars in Tangled Threads at Gordons Olympia
Bessie Barriscale's Tangled Threads drew enthusiastic audiences at Gordons Olympia yesterday. Critics praised the photoplay as new to the scene with strong vaudeville support and the Olympia News Weekly generated keen interest among patrons.
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Bessie Barriscale
Gordon’s Olympia
Olympia News
Nazimova Leads Red Lantern at Codman Square Theatre
The Red Lantern starring Nazimova is the leading picture attraction at Codman Square Theatre for the first half of the week. Four sterling vaudeville acts accompany the feature. Mitchell Lewis appears in The Code of the Yukon on Thursday along with new vaudeville acts.
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Nazimova
Codman Square Theatre
Mitchell Lewis
Paragon Park Show Draws Large Attendance in 1919 Season
Paragon Park experiences record patronage as crowds flock to attractions led by the Broadway Revue of 1919. The park offers varied amusements alongside gas tram attractions, delighting management with high attendance.
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Paragon Park
Seaplane Flights Promote Pemberton Inn Visits
Bookings surge daily at Hallet and Davis in Boston and at Harvard Co operative in Cambridge for Curtiss 2 F seaplane rides from Pemberton Inn on the South Shore. Mr and Mrs Addison Fowler are pictured at society dances.
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Hallet & Davis
Boston
Harvard Co-operative Association
Cambridge
Pemberton Inn
South Shore
Addison Fowler
Boy Escaped School Drowns Attempting River Swim
Edward Guyette, 12, of Lynn escaped from the Essex County Training School today and was drowned while trying to swim the Merrimac River to avoid pursuers.
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Lawrence
Edward Guyette
Lynn
Essex County Training School
Merrimac
Become Slender By Korein System Says Advertisement
An advertising copy promises weekly fat loss of one to five pounds by following the Korein system. It urges two daily breaths, post meal small reductions, thorough chewing, weight tracking, and oil of kerein capsules sold at prewar prices for a healthier longer life.
Berlin's Wondersteen Hair Remover Ad
Berlin's Wondersteen promises quick dry odorless hair removal for chin cheek and upper lip. Advertises guaranteed money back if not as represented and endorsed by physicians. Sold for $1 with booklet available from 500 Fifth Avenue New York or local drug and department stores.
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Berlin
Wondersteen
New York
Wondersteen Co
Fifth Avenue
An Instantaneous Wrinkle Remover
A home remedy for wrinkles suggests dissolving saxolite in witch hazel to create a facial wash. Applied daily, it promises immediate improvement, a firmer feeling, and boosted self confidence, claiming thousands use it successfully.
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