Barbara Frietchie shines in Hollis theatre production
Julian Marlowe stars as Barbara in Clyde Fitch's Barbara Frietchie at the Hollis. The cast, including Gilmour Daly and Lionel Adams, earns strong audience response for melodrama, Southern atmosphere, graceful dialogue, and an emotionally charged finale despite minor overdrawn moments.
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Julian Marlowe
Hollis
Clyde Fitch
Barbara Frietchie
Whittier
Mr. Fitch
Barbara
Frederick
Trumbull
Irl
Captain Trumbull
Rbara
Frietchie
Stonewall Jackson
Mr. Kittier
Mariowe
Miss Marlowe
Mr. Gilmour
Arnold Daly
the Museum
Jack Negrey
Lionel Adams
Annie Clarke
George Woodward
Alice Leigh
Three Children Fatally Burned in New York Tenement Fire
A midnight blaze at 191 Third Avenue in New York destroyed a tenement. Three children were found dead among the ruins, believed to be Edward Fredman's family. Police and firefighters rescued many, with Officer Thomas Tracy and another officer praised for brave efforts. a five year old boy was carried out near death. Loss set at $25,000.
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New York
Third Avenue
Edward Fredman
Thomas Tracy
Boston University Hails Lieutenant-Governor at Banquet
Boston University graduates and undergraduates hosted Lieutenant-Governor John S. Bates at Young's Hotel. Bates, a College of Liberal Arts ’82 alumnus, spoke on Massachusetts growth and the state’s heritage while university leaders and a large crowd noted his service and connection to the school. Officers for the next year were elected.
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John S. Bates
Boston University
Young’s Hotel
Bates
College of Liberal Arts
University Law School
Commonwealth
John D. Pickles
William B. Huntington
Irving P. Fox
University Beacon
Borden P. Bowne
George R. Jones
George H. Fall
Malden
Massachusetts
Congress
Bunker Hill
Plymouth Rock
John J. Pickles
Nathaniel French
George A. Dunn
Joseph W. Ewart
Runaway Buggy Injures Coachman on Cambridge Street
Malcolm A. McNeil a coachman of 2354 Newbury Street and a companion were riding in a buggy that ran away on Cambridge street Brighton at 9 15 last night Both were thrown out McNeil suffered three scalp wounds and a lacerated ear Dr Brown of Allston attended him
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Malcolm A. McNeil
Newbury Street
Cambridge Street
Brighton
McNeil
Dr. Brown of
Allston
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Many Ailments
An 19th century testimonial touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for scrofula, salt rheum, humors, catarrh, dyspepsia and rheumatism. Frederick Reed of Albany reports renewed strength and purity of blood after use, urging others to begin taking it.
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Hood
Frederick Reed
Herkimer St., Albany, N. Y
Freight Car Fire Damages Fitchburg Line in Somerville
A freight car on the Fitchburg line caught fire yesterday afternoon at 3 45 in Somerville causing about 200 in damage. The blaze was reported in the freight yard near the tracks and firefighters quickly contained the flames. No injuries were reported.
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Fitchburg
Somerville
Actress Isabelle Evesson Drops Sapho Role in St Louis
Miss Isabelle Fivesson of the Imperial stock company resigns over the production of Sapho citing immorality and a lack of self respect. She declines to play the leading role and is replaced by Miss Victory Bateman in the St Louis engagement.
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ST. Louis
Isabelle Fivesson
Imperial Stock Company
Bogus Count In Self Harm Attempt In Prison
New York reported that the so called Sir Henry Musgrave Onequi a bogus count a bogus Russian and a bogus professor in palmistry attempted to strangle himself in prison but failed The latest escapade followed a petit larceny May be connected to Miss Gladys as the victim or witness in the case
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New York
Sir Henry Musgrave Onequi
Henry
Gladys
Palmist’s bogus marriage ends in arrest of thief
Fenton, a poor English barmaid, was subjected to a pretended marriage by a palmist who seduced her, stole her savings, and planned to flee. On learning the truth, the wife acted to ensure his arrest.
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Fenton
Restaurant posing as lunchroom hid gambling den
In New Haven Captain Tripp checked a Congress avenue restaurant rumored to lease space for police baiting. The eatery claimed to be out of food while a back room revealed a gambling den run by Lizzie Berlin who called the operation a blind. She posted $200 bail.
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New Haven
Tripp
Congress Avenue
Lizzie Berlin
Mrs Dewey to Assist With Model Battleship at Poster Festival
Mrs George Dewey will head a model battleship at the Children's National Poster Festival in the Seventy first Regiment Armory from April 16 to 21. Real Yankee sailors will crew the ship under Admiral Philip, with Navy Yard support. Attendees include President McKinley and Governor Roosevelt, with proceeds aiding Cuban Orphan Society homes.
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New York
George Dewey
Seventy-first Regiment
Admiral Philip
Admiral Dewey
Navy Yard
McKinley
Roosevelt
Cuban Orphan Society
Cuba
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted As Safe Radical Remedy
A physician discusses why pile cures are scarce and praises Pyramid Pile Cure sold as suppositories by druggists. The ad claims immediate relief without surgery, no cocaine or opium, and a natural, painless permanent cure with treatment complete for 50 cents. Pyramid Drug Co. offers a free booklet by mail from Marshall, Michigan.
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Piles
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Free trial bottle promises cure for kidney troubles
An advertisement touts Peruviana as a free trial remedy for weak kidneys back and bladder issues. It cites testimonials from officials and professionals including Frank H. Peabody and Mrs. B. Trasenrider, urging readers to mail for a prepaid sample from the Cincinnati company.
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Walter Cleary
Kentucky
Philip Fosdick
Ohio House of Representatives
H. van Norman
Waltham Watch Tool Co
Springfield
Mass
D. C. Crawford
Silver Creek
Colo
Frank H. Peabody
State Department
Washington, D. C
Reciprocity Commission
Joint High Anglo-American Commission
Department of State
Tresenrider
Rev. B. Trasenrider
Grand J Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Peruviana Herbal Remedy Co
Second National Bank
Cincinnati
Total British losses reach 12 834 in latest casualty tally
Casualty lists update shows 12 834 total deaths and injuries to date with 2319 added in the last two weeks. Scotch regiments lost about 2050, Irish regiments 2000, Gloucesters and Northumb erlands noted, Royal Canadians 121, Victoria Mounted Contingent 26. Killed 1993 wounded 6838 missing 3173 died of disease 830.
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London
Cronje and Army Sent to Cape Town Continues
Describes dire conditions at Ladysmith with General White near failure. Water supply from Klip River tainted, troops debilitated by fever and dysentery while Buller faces transport bottlenecks and postponed advances. Boer activity, prisoner reports, and relief efforts fill the dispatches.
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White
Ladysmith
Charles Williams
Lord Wolseley
Mr. Willams
Klip
Buller
Kimberley
Lord Roberts
Free State
Harrismith
Kroomstadt
Natal
Mafeking
Orange River
Barentzen
Cape Town
Lord Kitchener
Arundel
Norvals Pont
Stormerg
Times
Colenso
Pietermaritzburg
Daily Telegraph
Morning Post
Paardeberg
Cronje
Buller Reports Victory From Langewachts Spruit Crossing
London war office release cites General Buller dispatch from Hlandwani dated Feb 28 reporting success at Langewachts Spruit despite earlier difficulties. The signal confirms Allied progress and highlights tactical gains achieved under current operations.
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London
War Office
Buller
Hlandwani
Langewachts Spruit
Tugela Crossing and Pieter's Hill Assault Report
An officer recounts the Tugela River passage where pontoon bridges were laid and gun positions manned by Royal Navy and Natal volunteers. General Barton then led a 500 foot cliff assault on Pieter's Hill with the Sixth Brigade and Dublin Fusiliers, capturing the summit and taking about sixty prisoners while noting lighter overall losses due to effective artillery support.
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Tugela
Sandbach
Royal Een
Monay
Barton
Sixth Brigade
Dublin Fusilliers
Pieter’s
Royal Naval Force
Natal
Cronje Surrender Strengthens Boer Patriots Says Miles
General Miles comments on Cronje surrender noting 3000 Boer defenders held off 50 000 British troops, framing the capitulation as bolstering Transvaal patriots. He praises Boer valor and implies sympathy while dodging explicit diplomatic judgment.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Miles
Cronje
Transvaal
Surrender of General Cronje Triggers Jubilant Cape Colony News
In Natal Cape Colony crowds celebrate Cronje's surrender with parades and cheering. Ships fly flags and salutes ring out as cities like Durban show the Stars and Stripes beside the Union Jack over the Town Hall.
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Stars and Stripes
Union Jack
Durban
London
Cape Colony
Natal
Cronje
Milner authorizes seizure of supplies for Mafeking relief
Cape Town February 28 Sir Alfred Milner the governor has summoned Parliament and proclaimed military authorities may impress wagons horses oxen provisions and other necessaries in Southern Rhodesia. Articles seized will be paid for at fair value. This permits Colonel Plumer's column to seize supplies for the Mafeking relief effort.
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Cape Town
Cape Colony
Sir Alfred Milner
Cape
Southern
Rhodesia
Plumer
Mafeking
Europeans Join Boer Army En Route to South Africa
The Sun reports from London that about 6000 European adventurers are headed to South Africa, with 3000 already leaving Marseilles. Dr Leyds says these auxiliaries will boost the Boer army to 100000 men in March.
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Leyds
New York
the Sun
London
Standard
Brussels
South Africa
Marseilles
Transvaal
Food Scarcity Report From Kimberley During Relief
In Kimberley scenes of scarce supplies persist two weeks after relief. Colonel Peakman leads mounted troops to Barkly West and onward through Longlandst Windsor and Klipham amid Boer rumors but no clash occurs. Condensed milk and cocoa require medical certificates, leaving residents without many essentials.
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Kimberly
Peakman
Barkly West
Longlandst
Windsorton
Klipham
Diamond Fields
Kimberley
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Huntington Ave
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