Senate Deliberates Gas Trust Probe Substitute Order
Senate debates a substitute order by Senator Williams to delegate investigation power to the Gas and Electric Light Commissioners instead of a special legislative committee. Debate centers on constitutional authority and potential witness enforcement, with House opposition noted. Immigrant resolution defeated. city measures move on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Gas Trust
Boston
House
Williams
Norfolk
Board of Gas and Electric Light Commissioners
New York State
Myers
Cambridge
Quincy
Dominion Line Orders Two 19 Knot Steel Steamers for Nova Scotia Route
The Dominion Atlantic Railway introduces the Prince Edward with Captain Arthur N. McGray and plans two 19 knot twin screw steamers to run from Longwharf to Nova Scotia. One vessel named Prince George will serve winter coast service. ships to be electrified with enhanced interiors and 314 first class berths. Marine Superintendent McGregor sails to Nova Scotia aboard the Prince Edward. details on the new fleet are limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominion Atlantic Railway Company
Yarmouth
Prince Edward
Arthur N. McGray
Edgar O. Smith
England
Steamer Express
Nova Scotia
Boston
Dominion Company
London
W. R. Campbell
Longwharf
Prince George
J. F. Masters
McGregoreft
Ova Scotia
Babies Parade At New England Baby Show In Boston
The New England Baby Show opened at Horticultural Hall in Boston with forty eight entries and public voting. Special prizes are planned for several listed twins and triplets including Thomas and William Cox and Bessie and Lillian MacMelville, with a long lineup of participants in age groups from six months to two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Horticultural Hall
New England
Thomas
William Cox
South Medford
Bessie A
Lillian A. MacMelville
Charlestown
John Quincy
Edwin Curtis Harney
Jamaica Plain
Delphine D. Touchet
Donald Alexander Ross
Roxbury
Hazel Laura Small
Kendal Green
Mass
Claretta FE. Hodge
Mary Worthen
Everett
Harry Adams Morgan
Medford
Walter A
Marion Towle
Somerville
Ruth Trask Wishman
Dorchester
Lucille M. Adams
Marie Antoinette Lamont
Helen Laura Desmond
West Medford
Frances Edith D'Vys
Tolorence Almina Crowell
Rox
Grace Elizabeth Murphy
Idllle May Ward
Chester Dolan
Lester John Walsh
Cambridge
Morris Abraham
South Boston
Paul M. Johnson
Arthur Louis Corson
Derry
N. H
Arthur Greyson Cronk
George Leonard Bright
Frank A. Frisselle
Blanche Gertrude Jewell
Maplewood
Blanche Esther Hatfield
Chelsea
Olive Victoria Binns
Gladys Louise Norman
Gladys Frances Brown
Waltham
Elinor Fontaine
Agatha May Gibbons
Esther Casey
Raymond Tittlefield Brigham
Forest Hills
Ernest Douglas Munroe
Leroy Campbell Spea
Ness Albert Squires
Edgar Freeman Error
Sergeant McCuller Elected Second Lieutenant
Sergeant McCuller of Company D First Navy Artillery First Brigade was unanimously elected second lieutenant of his company at an election held last evening at the South Armory with the full company present.
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McCuller
First Navy Artillery
South Armory
Pug Noses and Voices Incoherent Courtroom Items
Fragmentary OCR text presents fragmented names and phrases including JOHN H. WOODBY, Logie SOHN, and Boston references. No coherent event or clear news item is discernible from the readable portion.
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Pug
Shagore Nate Se
Logie Sohn
Aarges
John H. Woodby
Boston
Westeetad
Sothern Sullies Lord Chumley Delivers Mixed Act at Hollis
The Ensign at Castle Square and Lord Chumley star E H Sothern drew crowds, with Sothern showing improvement in later scenes. Cast highlights included Morton Selten as Le Sage and Margaret Anglin as Meg, while many supporting players delivered strong performances. The run continues with additional showings and a Maine warship picture shown at today’s matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Sothern
Lord Chumley
Mr. Sothern
Morton Selten
le Sage
Margaret Anglin
Meg
Virginia Harned
Lady of Lyons
Ursula
San Jacinto
J. H. Gilmour
Ensign Baird
Lindsay Morison
Wilkes
Lieutenant Allen
Charles Mackay
Blythe
William Humphrey
Horace Lewis
Jack Dudley
Tony Cummings
Watson
A. W. Purcell
Welles
Farragut
J. L. Seeley
Lincoln
N. H. Fowler
Fairfax
Lilian Lawrence
Alice Greer
Lizzie Morgan
Mrs. Baird
Maude Odell
Mrs. Wilkes
Mary Sanders
Dot
Ada Rose
Mary
Maine
Stranded Gloucester Fisherman Rescued After Four Days Adrift
Thomas Stockwell, 40, and a dory mate were lost at Grand Banks for four days and nights in a fog bound to a Gloucester fishing schooner. Stockwell was rescued and seeks aid in St John New Brunswick to return home to Gloucester where his wife and children await. The mate remained at Cow Bay in need of care. The vessel name Ida Tar or Ida May is disputed.
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St. John
N. B
Thomas Stockwell
Havelock
United States
Stockwell
Gloucester
Grand Banks
Dory
Cow Bay
Ida
Ida May
Along the Water Front and Harbor Activity
Maritime notes from St John to Boston report on the reopening of the Yarmouth Steamship focal office, sale of schooner A Gibson to Captain Seth Ward, and the Frank A Palmer en route to Baltimore with coke and coal. Other items include the Annie M Allen preparing for lumber trade, Klondiker Rockliffe near Seattle, and towboat charters for several vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampico
Annie M. Allen
Burnham's
Boston
Arthur Craft
St. John
N. B
Nottingham
Honeybrook
Plymouth
Paoli
Winthrop
Catawissa
Tamaqua
International
Baltimore
August Koeff
Flushing
Hong Kong
Isaac Reed
Iolani
Charles Brewer
Honolulu
East Indies
Winifreda
New York Harbor
London
George Muir
Leyland
Lancastrian
Liverpool
Governor Ames
Mystic Wharf
Charlestown
Pat Britt
F. A. Pike
Ingalls
Grand Manan
St. John B
Furness
St. Ronans
Heeley
Newport News
Landsman
Overdue lumber schooner Seaman sighted near capsized vessel
Captain McLean of the S G Hart reported no sign of the 666 ton lumber schooner James M Seaman, last seen 19 days after departing Apalachicola. British steamer Benleci later sighted a 500 ton vessel bottom up on March 12 at 39 42 N 71 8 W, near the Seaman’s expected course up the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLean
S. G. Hart
Apalachicola
Fla
James M. Seaman
Hart
Seaman
Farquhar
Benleci
New York
China Ports
Ward and Voices at Park Theatre in The Governors
Ward and Vokes headline a lively Park Theatre show The Governors with Johnny Page Lucy Daly and Mlle Daly Vokes in supporting roles The evening promises high class entertainment and a fresh run of amusement for one week only Also announced What Happened to Jones by George H Broadhurst starring Theodore Babcock with a large company in Boston next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Voices
Park Theatre
Messrs
Okes
Johnny Page
Bell Oy
John Eefe
Lucy Daly
Mareee Daly Vokes
Ucy Daly
M. J. Cody
Matilde Cottrelly
Ellen Burg
Rose Stuart
Kate Dale
Kate Denni Wilson
Mrs. McKee Rankin
Par Soston
Cowbvdy
Pelgat Rw
Eugene 'Tompkins
Mats
Ward and Vokes
Jones
Boston Theatre Review of In Gay New York
A vivid Boston Theatre write up praises the show In Gay New York with satire of past season events. Walter Jones shines as Sousa and John Kellerd while Yorke Adams and Louis Wesley excel in specialty acts. Dancers Winnie Sennett and Josephine Stanton earn praise amid lavish costumes and a patriotic final curtain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Theatre
New York
Walter Jones
Boston
Sousa
John Kellerd
Adams
Louis Wesley
Harry Watson
Etta Gilroy
Prince
Jeanette Bageard
Gertrude Zella
Winnie Sennett
Josephine Stanton
Maine
A Bachelors Romance Opens at Tremont Theatre
Sol Smith Russell leads the Tremont premiere of Martha Mortons A Bachelors Romance a simple quiet love story with a strong cast. Russell Pitt Hudson Sampson Booth Bergen Johnson Comstock Cram Robinson and others receive praise for character work and charm. The same bill plays through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Morton
Sol Smith Russell
Tremont Theatre
David Holmes
Mr. Russell
Fanny Addison Pitt
Alfred Hudson
Miss Clementine
Mr. Mulberry
William Sampson
Martin Beggs
Sydney Booth
Thurlow Bergen
Orrin Johnson
Gerald Holmes
Sylvia
Nanette Comstock
Edith Cram
Margaret Robinson
Free Health Lectures at 18 Boylston Street Tonight
Dr. D Wilson hosts a free public lecture at 18 Boylston Street this evening at 8 o clock with free examinations and trial treatments. Attendees will see the Edison X ray machine and the largest static electric machines in Boston as part of the informative event for the sick and healthy alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boylston Street
D. Wilson
National Association of Physicians and Surgeons
Wilson
Boston
Shaughraun at Bowdoin Square Gets Five Acts and rave reception
St Patrick week at Bowdoin Square features Boucicault Irish drama The Shaughraun with a strong Boston cast led by Fanny McIntyre and EB Snader. New scenery and five act version draw large crowds with praise for performances and production. Matinees run Wednesdays Saturdays and a special Thursday St Patrick's Day showing at regular 4 1 2 cent Bowdoin price. Next week John A Stevens Unknown to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s
Bowdoin Square
Boucicault
Lothrop
Boston
Fanny McIntyre
Claire Ffolliott
Sligo
EB. L. Snader
Con the Shaughraun
John A. Stevens
Ensign at Castle Square Draws Immense Patriotism
The Castle Square Theatre last evening presented The Ensign drawing a large audience and evoking strong patriotism through its scenes. The production featured elaborate staging and notable acting that impressed attendees.
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Castle Square Theatre
Widow Jones at Grand Opera House Surprises Audiences
Flo Irwin stars as Beatrice Bike in The Widow Jones at the Grand Opera House. The play, praised for merriment and strong performances, follows a widow tangled with many suitors and a mistaken-dead lover. Ada Lewis delivers a striking tough-girl turn. the company and staging receive high marks. Next week Louis James performs in repertoire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Widow Jones
John J. McNally
Flo Irwin
Miss Irwin
Boston
Beatrice Bike
Louis James
Jack and the Beanstalk at Boston Museum Impresses
Klaw and Erlanger present Jack and the Beanstalk in its third of four weeks at the Boston Museum drew full houses. Principal players Miss Lessing Miss Hollins Miss Perkins Mr Snow Mr Allen Mr Kelly Mr Morse and Mr Baker earned hearty applause along with eight maids and the ballet chorus. The production features novel scenic and electrical effects including Birth of the Firefly where seven dancers glitter in colored lights during a darkness interlude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaw & Erlanger
Boston Museum
Miss Lessing
Grand Theatre presents Kathleen Mavourneen with Grace Otis
Grace Otis stars as Kathleen OConner in Kathleen Mavourneen at the Grand Theatre. Miron Lefting as Bernard Cavanaugh and Frederick Murray as Father OCassidy head a strong cast with vivid tableaux and curtain calls. The St Patrick's week vaudeville bill features Myrtle Ingsland, Gallagher and Evans, Atlas, Dot Pullman, The Merrians, Al and James Patchen, Clarise Melrose and Martin the prestidigitateur in a lively program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Otis
Grand Theatre
Kathleen Mavourneen
Miss Otis
Kathleen O'Conner
Miron Leftingwell
Bernard Cavanaugh
Frederick Murray
Father O'Cassidy
Bessie Hunter
Gertrude Roberts
May Graham
Mark Kent
Joseph Donahue
J.M. Hall
W. J. McCormick
Tom Brennan
William Elkins
Dot Pullman
Rolling Globe
Merrians
James Patchen
Clarise Melrose
Martin
Otis Revisits Nancy Sykes In Columbia Theatre Portrayal
Eliza Proctor Otis delivers a vivid Nancy Sykes in Dickensian fashion at the Columbia Theatre, with Charles Barron restoring Bill Sykes triumphs. Violet Campbell shines as Mrs Corney. next week promises In Old Kentucky with a lively pickaninny band and dancers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Sykes
Dickens
Oliver ‘Twist
Eliza Proctor Otis
Columbia Theatre
Miss Otis
Charles Dickens
Boston
Charles Barron
Bill Sykes
Violet Campbell
Corney
Old Kentucky
Keith's Theatre Sees Fresh Talent Amid Mixed Stage Management
Yesterday afternoon and evening at Keith's Theatre audiences enjoyed a continuous program with new and admirable acts led by Lillian Burkhart. Reviews praise Burkhart's key performance while noting loose stage management and a few familiar sketches needing infusion of dialogue or song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Lillian Burkhart
Mile
Rombello
Hatch
Skillins
McConnell
Ss Burkhart
Olen
Miss Burk PY
The Lady of the Rowan Tree and Local Stage Review
Delicate interpretation of Miss Burkhart in The Lady of the Rowan Tree contrasts with an incident set amid a lively theatre bill. Julie Mackey returns from Europe to sing ballads while Wormwood’s animals amuse. M E Murray's Coal Black Lady tops the crowd. Gies stereopticon and films perform as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Burkhart
Julie Mackey
Miller Rombello
Newsboys
Wormwood
M. E. Murray
Broadway Burlesques at Howard Delight With Original Acts
The Howard stage features clever tuneful burlesques with brisk dialogue and original plots. Notable acts include McAvoy and May in Crazy Conglomerations, Rutledge in new descriptive songs, the Dunbar sisters, Gilbert and Goldie, the Mitchell sisters, and the two Judges in acrobatic comedy. C. W. Littlefield leads the Howard show with a slate of vaudeville acts and magicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Rutledge
Dunbar Sisters
Gilbert and
Goldie
Mitchell Sisters
Edna
May
Saratoga
Paris
Fred Solomon
Dan McAvoy
Dick Bernard
Will Gilbert
Marie Beaugarde
Gertrude Rutlidge
Maud Gilbert
Jessie May
C. W. Littlefield
Mimic
Howard
Howard Clifton
Frederick and
Stewaro
Bert Hale
Hall and
Leslie
al Dashington
the Holbrooks
Phillip Garland
John Starr
Beauties
Lesquers McAvoy
Sousa Matinee Concerts At Boston Theatre This Afternoon
Large advance sale for two matinee concerts by John Philip Sousa and his band at the Boston Theatre with Maud Reese Davies and Jennie Hoyle. Matinee prices range from 25 to 7 1/2 cents, under Sousa's personal direction with a new programme. Farewell concert next Sunday precedes Sousa's voyage to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SOUSA
Johnhilip Sousa
Boston Theatre
Maud Reese Davies
Jennie Hoyle
Mary French Field to Read Eugene Field Poems at Steinert Hall
Mary French Field will appear at Steinert Hall this evening reading her father Eugene Field's poems. The program includes the best of his verse and draws many friends of the Field family in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary French Field
Eugene Field
Steinert Hall
Miss Field
Twentieth Annual Boston Elks Benefit at Boston Theatre
The Boston Lodge of Elks stages its twentieth annual benefit on Thursday at the Boston Theatre. Featured performers include G Trewella Martin a noted balladist and Edward Remenyi a renowned violin virtuoso. Further artist names will be announced in coming days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
The Thomas Concert Returns to Music Hall with Star Soloists
Ticket sales for Chicago Orchestra concerts in Music Hall last week were highly successful. Soloists Ysaye Nordica and Josef Hofmann will perform while Theodore Thomas returns to the city, headlines for Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday afternoon next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Chicago
Music Hall
Asene
Ysaye
Nordica
Josef Hofmann
Theodore Thomas
Coghlan and Goodwin Appear in City Theatres Last Week
Charles Coghlan in The Royal Box and Nat C Goodwin in An American Citizen played at Century and Olympic theatres in St Louis last week. Coghlan opened Sunday, Goodwin Monday, with Goodwin attending Sundays show. A Wednesday matinee honored Coghlan as David Garrick was presented. Coghlan returns with The Royal Box at Hollis Street Theatre next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Coghlan
Royal Box
Nat C. Goodwin
Century
Olympic Theatres
St. Louis
Mr. Coghlan
Mr. Goodwin
Goodwin
Coghlan
David Garrick
Hollis Street Theatre
German Colonel Praises America at Austin & Stone's Museum
Colonel Magnus Schulz, famed for exhibitions with twelve Great Danes, is a German who has admired America since his arrival. He spoke at Austin & Stone's Museum yesterday during a spare moment, expressing his enthusiastic views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone's
Magnus Schulz
America
Austin & Stone
Neglected health signals warn of serious maladies
The piece urges vigilance for early signs of illness, describing how neglect leads to serious conditions. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a remedy that strengthens digestion, liver function, blood, and energy, with a testimonial from H N Dranse Esq. claiming renewed health after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Pelie
H. N. Dranse Esq
Centens
German Colonels Views on War and Sponse at Museum
A German colonel, attached to the army, favors aiding America if war comes and says America is his home. At the museum yesterday he demonstrated with his Great Danes and spoke of moral duty. The program included acts by Wal ters blue man of Utah and several performers and ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
America
Germany
Walters
Blue Man
Utah
Billy Wells
Ishmael
Wilson
Rossley
Rostelle
Great American Bioscope
Gotham Comedy Three
The
Belmonts
Antoinette Cyr
Eddie Hill
Larry Stanton
Harry Hallett
Exidus Quartet
Fanny Wesmael
Francois Vollette
Violet Hilson
Tony Coleman
Kneisel Quartet Concert in Association Hall
Last evening the Kneisel Quartet performed Mozart in G minor with Beethovan and Tschaikowsky pieces. Max Zach assisted in the quintet and Alexander Siloti played piano in the closing trio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kneisel Quartet
Association Hall
Mozart
Tschaikowsky
Max Zach
Alexander Siloti
Remenyi at the Zoo Debuts in Boston Vaudeville
Remenyi the great Hungarian violinist received perfect ovations at the Zoo in the new auditorium both afternoon and evening. This Boston debut drew two large audiences, praising his selections for popular and musical ear. He will appear each afternoon and evening this week only. Gilbert and Sullivan's H. M. S. Pinafore by the Harvard Opera Comique company delighted with improved scenery and costumes. The vaudeville program features Robyns, Parker, Paine, Marvelle, Charland and Searles, Sprague, Ruth Ardelle and Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Remenyi
Zoo
Boston
Harvard Opera Comique
Gilbert and Sullivan
William Robyns
Georgie Parker
Miss Paine
Edward Marvelle
Charland and Searles
Kate Hope Sprague
Percival
Ruth Ardelle
Alexander
A Trip to Coney Island Burlesque at Palace Theatre
Bright, lively entertainment opens at the Palace Theatre with the two act burlesque A Trip to Coney Island. Clara Moss leads a strong company with notable specialties by Frances Aldworth John Vincent Ethel Le Gere OBrien sisters Waldron and Waldron Billy Barlow and the duo Keno and Welch delivering singing comedy and acrobatic turns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Coney Island
Clara Moss
Comedienne
Frances Aldworth
John Vincent
Ethel le Gere
Brooks
O’brien
Waldron
Billy Barlow
Keno and
Welch
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Gas and Electric Commission
Lodge
Daniel D. Rourke
Ward 6
Gallivan
Dominion
W'Culler
Bowdoin
Castle Square
Grand Opera
Eliza Procter Ous
Columbia
Victor
Shapleigh Coffee CO
Sol Russell
WN. K. Fairbank Company
Philadelphia
Oliver Twist
Howard Athen
Bowdoin Squar Theatre
Dion Boucicault
Lorimer Johnstone
Edward Esmonde
Fef. L. Snader
Wm. Cullington
E. A. Page
Arnold Reeves
Carl Fey
Fannie McIntyre
Caroline Cooke
Florence Hale
May Dalton
Nellie Hancock
Otis
Washington
Cor
Dover St
Iiss Grace Otis
Stills
Sportsmen’s
Mechanics Building
Fiuh
Baby Show Horticultural Hall
Isaac B. Rich
E.H. Sothern
the Palace Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
Chicago Orchestra
Eeeees i Sysaye
Ats P.M
Inordica
Hofmann
Model Playhouse
Rowan Tree
Mme. Kombello
Wormywood
Monkey Circus
Tremont Branch
Theatre
Hone
Tremont
Atland
Warship Maine
Alabama
Matinee
Woman’s Charity Club Hospital
Mar. Rt
Murray
Lane
Matinesk
Tremont Theatre Mno
B. Schoeffeld
Anager
Saturde Iy
Smith Russell
Martha
Morton
Proctor
Oliver
Old
Kentucky
Ciant Great Danes
Tremont Row
LO A
Keno
Aenea Eis Elphonty Ikem
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