Ex mayor Jackson refuses to acknowledge city council in tailed street railway row
FALL RIVER March 111 The Greene Jackson hearing yielded little and ex mayor Jackson sent a letter declining to participate in a hearing on his remarks at a private interview He accused Mayor Greene of corruption and said he would not serve the city while Greene holds office The hearing adjourned indefinite and public opinion favors Mayor Greene’s action with new facts corroborated tonight The exchange included allegations of influence by the Globe street railway and Swift Grime and accusations about the Watuppa improvement affair against Greene and his associates
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Fall River
Greene- Jackson
Jackson
George A. Ballard
Board of Aldermen
James F. Jackson
Alderman Wiley
Wiley
Greene
Alderman Byrne
Sullivan
Luby
Robert AD. Goff
Goff
Watuppa Improvement
Globe Street Railway
Swift & Grime
George Grime
Frank Stevens
President Avenue Grant
Provincetown's Loss Capt Thomas Sparks Dead at 90
Provincetown reports the death of its oldest resident Captain Thomas Sparks aged 90 years 8 months. A native, he began at 11 as a cook on a Grand Banks voyage, later commanded a vessel at 23 and led as master for 38 years. He was the port's first captain to sail without rum in his outfit. After retirement he kept a summer boarding house until his wife’s death ended the business.
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Provincetown
Thomas Sparks
Cook
Grand Banks
Dr Greene's free illustrated medical lectures in Boston
Dr Greene of 34 Temple Place Boston offers free private lectures on nervous and chronic diseases. He claims unmatched success cures and low medicine prices with free consultations and mail correspondence. Tonight at 8 in Music Hall a men only lecture, free and illustrated. this afternoon at 3 a ladies only lecture, free and illustrated.
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Greene
Temple Place
Boston
Mass
Dr. Greene
Music Hall
Dr Greene's Nervara Blood and Nerve Remedy
Promotes the discovery as the greatest medical achievement, claiming Nervara cures disease, builds strong nerves, and enriches blood. It boosts nutrition, increases weight, and is urged as the best spring medicine due to its unparalleled sales and proven merits.
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Dr. Greene
Greene
Trilby at the Park Theater in Boston Review
The Park Theatre presents Du Maurier's Trilby in Paul M. Potter's adaptation with Wilton Lackaye as Svengali and Virginia Harned as Trilby. The production features strong supporting turns from Gibbs, McIntosh, Glendenning, Dietrichstein, and Cottrelly, with praise for Lackaye's stage mastery and Harned's sympathetic Trilby though the finale drags and could be improved. The Bostonian company continues with Robin Hood at Tremont, warmly received for music and humor, led by Joseph Sheehan and Carol ine Hamilton, supported by Barnabee, MacDonald, Cowles, Frothingham, and Davis.
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The
Park Theatre
Paul M. Potter
du Maurier
Mr. Potter
Trilby
Musketeers of the Brush
Latin Quarter
Svengali
Gecko
Taffy
the Laird
Little Billee
Mme. Vinard
Billee
Belgium
Potter
Palmer
Wilton Lackaye
Mr. Lackaye
Virginia Harned
Miss Harned
Robert Payton Gibbs
Burr McIntosh
John Glendenning
Laird
Alfred Hickman
Leo Dietrichstein
Zou Zou
Mme. Cottrelly
Bostonians
Tremont Theatre
Joseph Sheehan
Robin Hood
Caroline Hamilton
Marion
Mr. Barnabee
Sheriff
Mr. MacDonald
Little John
Mr. Cowles
Will Scarlet
Mr. Frothingham
Friar Tuck
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Allan-a-Dale
Mena Cleary
Annabel
Haworth Shines in The Bells at Castle Square Theatre
In his first season as a star Joseph Haworth delivers a thoughtful performance in The Bells as Matthias. The play’s grim subject tests actors, but Haworth’s makeup, facial expression, and disciplined portrayal capture the character’s inner conflict and rising intensity through the three acts.
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Joseph Haworth
Castle Square Theatre
Matthias
Haworth
Mr. Ha
Pau line Hall Opens Closing Week at Museum
Last evening at the Museum marked the start of Pau line Hall's closing week for a successful engagement with a large audience. Miss Hall's receptions have been flattering and she is cordially greeted at every performance. Dorcas is her best work since becoming a star with a competent company. The engagement lasts only through the present week with souvenirs to be distributed Wednesday and Saturday afternoons.
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Museum
Pauline Hall
Miss Hall
Dorcas
Gismonda Climbs To Third Week At Boston Theatre
The appreciative Boston audience praised the Sardou drama Gismonda at the Boston Theatre entering its third week with growing support. Miss Davenport led a strong company including Mr. MacDowell and Mr. Roberts in a production noted for scenery and emotional depth, especially the tiger pit scene. Next week marks the final performances in the city.
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Gismonda
Boston
Miss Davenport
Sardou
Mr. MacDowell
Mr. Roberts
Nobles Star in From Sire to Son at Grand Opera House
Last night at the Grand Opera House a good crowd saw Dolly Nobles and Milton Nobles star in From Sire to Son. Dolly Nobles as Mabel Armitage drew sympathy with a sweet voice and graceful gowns, while Milton Nobles impressed as a finished actor. Supporting turns by J. H. Ready E. A. Locke and W. F. Courtenay complemented strong villainy from Harry Pierson as Jones Hardy.
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Grand Opera House
Dolly
Milton Nobles
Dolly Nobles
Mabel Armitage
J. H. Ready
E. A. Locke
Marmaduke Mandrake
W. F. Courtenay
Hamilton Mandrake
Harry Pierson
Jones Hardy
Bandit King at Bowdoin Square Theatre Impresses
The Bandit King at Bowdoin Square Theatre last night wowed audiences with a revised up to date production. James H. Wallick leads a strong cast including his horse performing tricks and near human obedience, with D L Lacy Kansas Jake W H Holmes Breezy Gush and Andy Collom as Old Bob delivering notable turns. Supporting ladies Mrs W W James Silence Vyse Vera de Nois and Edith Egerton earn praise.
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James H. Wallick
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Mr. Wallick
D. L. Lacy
Kansas
Jake
W. H. Holmes
Andy Collom
Old Bob
Jackass
W. W.W. James
Mrs. Howard
Miss Silence Vyse
Sarah Jane
Olga Nethersole to Open Museum Engagement in Camille
Next Monday Boston theatergoers may see Olga Nethersole in Camille at the Museum with the box office opening this morning for first week seats. She appears in Frou-Frou Romeo and Juliet and The Transgressor supported by a strong company including Maurice Barrymore E J Phillips Barton Hill George Nash Grant Stewart J J Saville J C Blackstone Edwin Holland J C Valen tine Virginia Graves Ethel Mullison Marion Grey and Laura Hanson.
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Olga Nethersole
Miss Nethersole
Camille
Maurice Barrymore
Price Cut at Columbia Theatre for On the Bowery Opening
Columbia Theatre lowers prices for the upcoming reopening with On the Bowery starring Steve Brodie. First balcony 60 cents, orchestra stalls 1 dollar, orchestra circle 75 cents, reserved seats 25 cents. Reduction applies through the season to boost the engagement’s success.
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Columbia Theatre
the Bowery
Steve Brodie
Columbia
On the Bow
John Drew Opens Week at Hollis with The Bauble Shop
John Drew began the second week of his Hollis engagement with The Bauble Shop, a play that gains with familiarity. He remains the star as seats go on sale at 8 o clock for the Boston premiere of Christopher Jr. by Madeline Lucette, after its West success.
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John Drew
Hollis
Boston
Christopher, Jr
Madeline Lucette
West
Hollis Theatre
Isaac B. Rich
Tomcrereow
Keith's New Theatre Promises High Grade Vaudeville
In the high grade vaudeville show presented this week by manager B F Keith, patrons are greeted with an energetic lineup and spirited performances designed to entertain. The program highlights lively acts, gifted entertainers, and a polished stage presentation typical of Keith's New Theatre.
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B. F. Keith
NEW Theatre
Keith
Unprecedented Liberality Shines In New Stage Review
A bustling entertainment page highlights a string of acts led by Bunth and Rudd with unique makeup and original magic stunts. The Martinettie brothers excel in acrobatics, Rice and Elmer deliver lively horizontal bars comedy, and The Cinnaman and the Farmer provide clever routines. Raymon Moore sings, with Nellie B. Chandler’s Lady Orchestra backing.
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Bunth
Rudd
Martinettie Brothers
Raymon Moore
Papa
Nellie B. Chandler
Zenora
Foden
Balancers
Smith and Campbell
Wells
Barron
John
Nellie McCarthy
Kalkasa
Moa and
Goodrich
Alice Hodgdon
George Evans
Georgie Dean Spaulding
George H. Gies
Brown Brothers
Variety Show Stages Big Monday at Howard Atheneum
The Howard Atheneum presented a long series of top vaudeville acts for a large Monday audience. Highlights included the Clipper Quartet in musical comedy style, Haines and Pettengill in burlesque talk, Weber and Hancock in The Dutch Actor, Zolas in flying trapeze, Miss Mabel Hudson singing, Marie Griffith dancing, Paulo and Dika French songs, and Wolfe head balancing feats by William DeBoe along with Lucy Champion and Maggie Bennett in plus acts from the Howard company.
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Howard Atheneum
Cau
Clipper
Haines and
Pettengill
Hines
Remington
Weber
Hancock
Joseph Sullivan
Larry Smith
Takezawa
Mabel Hudson
Miss Hudson
Zolas
Marie Griffith
Paulo and
Dika
Art Moore
Lizzie Royce
William DeBoe
Winnie Zola
Lucy Champion
Ida Howell
Maggie Bennett
Howard Comedy Company
Messrs. Sullivan and Smith
Sawtelle Dramatic Company Opens Week at Grand Museum
The Sawtelle company debuts The Midnight Call at Grand Museum for a week long engagement attracting a large audience. J A Sawtelle headlining with Jessie Evans Sawtelle as soubrette, supported by Florence Mack Charles Geldert and others. Imperial Band led by Professor George Miller performs before shows with a lively variety bill featuring Mamie Flower Georgie Marsh and star Harry La Marr. Performances run 1 to 10:30 pm with no waits.
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Grand Museum
Sawtelle Dramatic Company
J. A. Sawtelle
Soubrette
Jessie Evans Sawtelle
Florence Mack
Charles Geldert
George H. Summers
Baby June
Imperial Band
George Miller
Mamie Flower
Georgie Marsh
Dale Armstrong
Pat J. Ricks
Nellie Collins
Edith Arnold
Frank Mack
Harry la Marr
Palace Theatre crowds view Nobody's Claim with praise
Two large audiences at the Palace Theatre yesterday witnessed Nobody's Claim a drama of Montana outlaw days. J J Dowling and others delivered strong performances with Myra Davis lauded for acting and singing. The program also notes fashion tips for Eton jackets and latest styles.
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Palace Theatre
Montana
J. J. Dowling
del McWade
Rahl Mendoza
Mr. Stafford
Ward Devereux
Messrs
Leonard and
Lo Gorton
Caledemus
Kipps
O’fin McWaddigan
James Ni. Griffith
Jagon
Eugene Sweetland
Joe Galt
Fred Ormond
Ezekiel Pecksetter
Myra Davis
Madge
Weck
Jos. J. Dowling
Wm. Stafford
Austin and Stones Museum Show Draws Big Negro Vaudeville Crowd
Crowds filled Austin and Stones Museum yesterday for a notable Negro performers program led by Colonel Edward Pryton. The company from Richmond includes fifty dancers singers and instrument manipulators. Mahomet Hashash the Assyrian whirl ing dervish performed a rapid two foot diameter routine. Cowboy pianist A O Babel impressed with cloth covered keyboard routines as well. Vaudeville acts Leonard and Lacy and the Ryeford sisters also appeared to enthusiastic audience response.
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Austin & Stone’s
Austin & Stone
Edward Pryton
Richmond
Mahomet Hashash
Mahomet
A. O. Babel
Violet Mascotte Burlesque Opens Week at Lyceum
Violet Mascotte and company opened a seven night engagement at the Lyceum Theater. The troupe features many pretty performers and strong specialty acts with a well received program. The opener The Hammer and the closer Sinbad drew positive audience remarks. Mascotte wore varied costumes and received encores for songs and dances. French quadrille dancers are highlighted among the attractions.
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Violet Mascotte
Lyceum Thetre
Nickelodeon show features world clog dancer and knife throwing act
Manager Dana presents a strong weekly programme at the Nickelodeon with top acts including James McDonald the challenge clog dancer and the reformed Mississippi card cheater. Armless Baldwin will paint with his toes and the Lees perform knife and axe throwing and rope tricks. The stage also features the Lynette sisters and a female minstrel company among others in the curio hall.
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Dana
Nickelodeon
James McDonald
Baldwin
Lees
Curio Hall
Lynette Sisters
Kittie Hoffman
Lillie Lord
Baker and Cook
Delmar and Girard
Yeager and Woods
Cadets theatres and concerts attract massive advance sales
Auction seat sales for Cadets theatre season begin next Monday at Tremont with huge lines. Upcoming shows include Excelsior Jr and Prince Pro Tem at Grand Opera House with Fred Lennox and Josie Sadler. Boston theatre events feature St Patrick’s concerts with Fannie Johnston and Annie V. Sutherland, plus Joseph Jefferson in Rip Van Winkle and Beerbohm Tree at Tremont. Coffey and Myrtle Moe to appear at Austin & Stone's.
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Tremont
Messrs
Barnet
Tracy
Excelsior, Jr
Cadet Corps
Boston
St. Patrick’s
Fannie Johnston
A Black Sheep’ Company
Annie V. Sutherland
Joseph Jefferson
Boston Theatre
Rip van Winkle
No Killing It The Eton Jacket Ends Short Jacket Trend
The Eton jacket survives a failed substitute for the half length style. This jacket suits tall and short wearers alike, concealing a multitude of flaws and remaining a favored choice across figures.
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Eton
Police Watch Suspect Arrested Over Gold Watch Theft
Police arrested 25 year old Charles McCarthy at Hanover Street Station after he attempted to sell a $35 gold watch from an unknown owner. He dropped the timepiece when approached by Patrolman Farley and fled but was captured. McCarthy, of 98 Meridian Street East Boston, is in custody as detectives seek the rightful owner of the watch.
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Eton
Charles McCarthy
Hanover Street
McCarthy
Farley
Meridian Street
East
Boston
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Worth
Mr. Haworth
Howard Gould
Grace Atwell
Annette
Fanny Davenport
Bowdoin Square
Hollis Street Theatre
Meeker
Mack
Collins
Mabel
Billy Burke
Martyne
Leonard
Fulin
Elmore Siters
Earle and
Bradley
Charles Kennai
Burnett Brothers
Rolland and
Mat
Clarke Benson
Wallack
Kate Kennedy
YE Lyceum Theatre
Charles J. Rich
Beerbohm Tree
Coffey
Myrtle Moe
Austin & Stone's
Entertainments
Haines and Pettingill
Sullivan and Smith
Foster and Lewis
Cor. of
Dover and
Washington Sta
Lyceum
Violet ‘Mascott's CO
Tremont Row
Copley Hall
Clarendon St
Boston Children’s Aid Society
Sunnyside Day Nursery
Austin and
Stone's Museum
TRE
Rand
Eugene Tompkins -Propriet
Tria Sardou
Melbourne Macdowell
Aly
Fanny Davenpor
Theatre
Edward B. Rose
Tremont St
Down Town
Joseph
Wuston
George H. Brenna
Bells
Rosedale
Hamlet
Richelieu
Lou Villas
Wea
Ana
Sostonian DeKoven & Smith
Cadet Theatricals
Boston Museum
Baus Puy
Olga Net
Court and
Sudbury Streets
Elizabeth C. Hamlin
Emil Mollenhauer
Johnston & Arthur, Mars
Trili
A. M. Palmer
Bowdoin SQ
Chas. F. Atkinson
Jas. H. Wallick
Wedana
Jose'h Murphy
Shawn Rhue
Cara Anne
Armless Wonder
LE Minstrels
Mats
Chas. L. Mather
Sorensen
Head of Lewis Wharf
Portland
India Wharf
Haggage
Portland Co. v. Williams
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