Foremen on the Stand in Scollans Trial
Prosecution nears end with three remaining witnesses. Judge rules against introducing alleged Mulrey-Scollans conspiracy evidence, clarifying proper limits on admissible testimony. Guards and foremen testified they rarely sent defendant's name to City Hall, except in Brighton and the Back Bay cases. The trial paused as defense witnesses await their turn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Scollans
Brighton
Back Bay
City Hall
Howserd B. Allen
Teller
New England Trust Company
Short Duraon
Mulvey
Moran
Mulrey
Scolland
Uhey
Testimony on City Hall clerk and Mulrey links is excluded
Thomas J. Scollans testifies about work at City Hall from 1889 to 18% and connections to Mulrey. Judge excludes Scollans jury-excluded testimony and any link to the defendant, while defense seeks Duggan testimony from the last trial but this is barred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Scollans
Mr. Scollans
Mr. Moran
City Hall
Mulrey
Dean's Kidney Pills credited for kidney relief
Boston man recounts back pain and swelling from kidney trouble and Bright's Disease risk. After taking Dean's Kidney Pills a praised recovery followed, with improved urinary health and weight gain. Sold by dealers, 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. sole U.S. agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Dean
Wm. McKay
Silver St
Boston
Curtis’ Drug Store
Foster, Milburn Co
Burne N. Y
United
Discrepancies in City Reports Highlighted in Testimony
Foreman John F. Cullen of East Boston tries to explain dual district reports dated Jan 2 1897 under cross examination. Assistant William J. Donohue says he duplicated the report during Cullen’s ten day absence. Edward A Hayden of Roxbury district had not sent the name William Scollans to City Hall nor employed his teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duggan
John F. Cullen
East Boston
William J. Donohue
Cullen
Edward A. Hayden
Roxbury
Testimony on Scollans work in Brighton district case
Francis J. McCarthy testified that he employed Scollans teams and city accounts show a $1.50 due for Brighton district work. John H. Greenleaf corroborated. Others disputed Scollans entry, noting they did not employ him and that diary credits only appeared in Brighton. Multiple sub-foremen from districts testified memory-based records varied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis J. McCarthy
Brighton
Scollans
John H. Greenleaf
Thomas J. Shea
West Roxbury
George T. Doherty
Back Bay
Friends of 77 Cured Seek Dr Humphreys for Ailments
Advert shows a specific manual offered by Humphreys Medicine Company New York claiming cures for grip and colds indigestion rheumatism lumbago infant and female complaints. Manuals available at druggists or sent free upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Humphreys Medicine Company
New York
A Lady of Quality on Stage at Tremont and Opera House Run
Frances Hodgson Burnett's novel A Lady of Quality is adapted for the stage with Clarinda Wildairs and Duke. Miss Arthur leads in a mixed reception performance, supported by Edwina Arden Joseph Allen Florence Conron and George Woodward. Camille features Fanny McIntyre and Caroline Cooke with a full cast. The two week engagement includes elaborate scenery and strong acting, with Camille and Nichette drawing praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Clarinda
John Oxon
Miss Arthur
Pee
Clarinda Wildairs
Sir John Oxon
Edwina Arden
Joseph Allen
Sir Christopher
Florence Conron
Anne Wildairs
George Woodward
Geoffrey Wildairs
Camille
Fanny McIntyre
Caroline Cooke
New York
Nichette
Florence Hale
Mme. Prudence
Therese Ryan
Olympe
Nellie Hancock
Nannie
Edward Esmond
Armand Duval
BR. Page
M. Duval
B. L. Snader
Count de Varille
Lorimer Johnstone
Gaston
Carl Fay
Gustave
James Lovering
Messenger
Aoe le
Hollis
Isaac B. Rich
Julia Arthur
Stephen Townsend
The Hoosier Doctor at Tremont Theatre Opens
A charming play titled The Hoosier Doctor begins an engagement at Tremont Theatre last evening. Digby Bell impresses as the central doctor combining unselfishness with generosity while Laura Joyce Bell shines as the grandmother. Margaret Owen and Margaret Strickland offer strong supporting performances though Strickland’s dialect struggles to reach the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier
Tremont Theatre
Pudd’n-head Wilson
Josh Hitcomb
Digby Bell
Doctor
Laura Joyce Bell
Margaret Owen
Margaret Stricland
Boston Lyric Company Opens Eight-Week Opera Season at Gran Opera House
A large audience attended the Gran Opera House opening night for Dorothy with the Boston Lyric Company. Star performers Clara Lane Attie Belle Ladd J K Murray and Ritchie Ling drew repeated demonstrations as solos duets and choral numbers pleased the crowd. Newcomers Gertrude Clarke and Margaret Sayre appeared with mixed opportunities, while Milton Aborn supplied comic relief and the chorus delivered a standout performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Lane
Attie Belle Ladd
J. K. Murray
Ritchie Ling
Boston Lyric Company
Gran Opera House
Dorothy
Murray
Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents Ca Mille Cast
The Bowdoin Square Theatre showcases a top production this week with Alexander Dumas's drama Ca mille presented under manager Lothrop and a specially selected cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Alexander Dumas
Camille
Lothrop
Castled Square Theatre Presents Christopher Jr at Night
The Castle Square Theatre stock company offered a strong performance of Madeline Lucette Ryley’s Christopher Jr at their usual venue. Gilmour’s lively title role and Miss Lawrence as Dora drew high marks, with Horace and Lizzie Morgan providing comic relief and Mary Sanders charming as Nelly in a bright comedy revived from Hollis Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square Theatre Stock Company
Madeline Lucette Ryley
Christopher, Jr
Hollis Street Theatre
Dora
Horace
Christopher Colt, Sr
Lizzie Morgan
Mary Sanders
Nelly
What Happened to Jones at Park Theatre
A large Boston audience enjoyed What Happened to Jones at the Park Theatre closing week of George H. Roadhouse's farce. Jones the drummer, portrayed by Theodore Babcock, is praised for humor wit and originality. A souvenir night with silk American flag sofa cushions is planned for next Thursday. Willie Collier stars in The Man From Mexico starting Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Park Theatre
George H.roadhurst
Boston
Theodore Babcock
Willie Collier
Mexico
Eugene Tompkins
Geo. H. Vroavhurst
Denman Thompson Delights Boston Theatre in The Ol Homestead
A large audience welcomed Denman Thompson as The Ol Homestead opened its second week at the Boston Theatre. His natural portrayal of a hearty Yankee farmer drew smiles and tears as the performance progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denman Thompson
Boston
Beanstalk Run Enchants Boston Museum Audience
The fifth week of Klaw and Erlanger's Jack and the Beanstalk opened at the Boston Museum to full houses. Star performers Madge Lessing Maude Hollins Cora Leslie Carrie Perkins Ross Snow Walter Allen Harry Kelly H M Morse Hubert Wilke Daniel Baker were lauded while the eight maids and ten fairies drew enthusiastic applause. A new patriotic finale set for Monday April 14 is rehearsed under Ben Teal. Music by John Philip Sousa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klaw and Erlanger
Boston Museum
Madge Lessing
Maude Hollins
Cora Leslie
Carrie Perkins
Ross Snow
Walter Allen
Harry Kelly
H. M. Morse
Hubert Wilke
Daniel Baker
Pretty Maids
Ben Teal
John Philip Sousa
Papinta's Buffalo delay affects Boston act at Keith's
At Keith's yesterday Papinta could not appear due to its mammoth glasses being sidetracked in a Buffalo fast freight car. The show still offered a strong program with Edwin Milton Boyle and wife as the leads in Captain Impudence, a one act comedy about a father and daughter trapped by a widow and Captain Impudence. Royle and wife provided lively support and the Maine wreck biograph drew tepid reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Keith’s
Papinta
Boston
Edwin Milton Boyle
Captain Impudence
Impudence
Royle
Theodore Roberts
Minnie Dupont
Maine
Biograph
Fitzhugh Lee
Palace Theatre presents Miss New York Jr burlesque show
Joe Oppenheimer’s big burlesque and specialty review Miss New York Jr opens at the Palace Theatre for a week drawing large crowds. M Florence Edwards headlines a strong company with comedians and a large chorus of girls. The show debuts at the Greater New York Club clubhouse with a reception by the club president and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
Joe Oppenheimer
New York
Bright Midweek Show Ends With Burlesque Parade
Rapid succession of acts closes the program with a burlesque titled Little Queen of Egypt featuring Harry Le Clair as Cleopatrick. A standout moment is the spectacular March of the White Squadron led by Miss Edwards, delighting all in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Harry le Clair
Cleopatrick
White Squadron
Miss Edwards
Isham's Octoroons at the Howard Impress Boston Audiences
The Isham's octoroons extravaganza at the Howard weeklong debut sets high class entertainment with favorites like Mme. Flower still present. The opening sketch The Darktown Outing elicits broad humor, and a rich bill follows with Madah Hyer, Mallorys, Mark Brooks, Kittie Carter, the Octoroon Quartet, and many more in specialty acts Richards. A new dance piece La Dance la Pasquerelle features twenty dancers in dainty attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isham
the Howard
Boston
Mme. Flower
Coley Grant
M. Murray
Mallory Brothers
Madah Hyer
Mark Brooks
Kittie Carter
Octoroon
Messrs
Howard
Annie Whitney
Doyle and
West
O’connell
Mack
Parkinson and Roth
Tommy Hayes
John Weber
Fitzgibbon Brothers
May Walsh
John R. Nalon
Legislature in Memorials As Senate Acts on Death of Congressman
The Governor announced the death of Congressman Simpkins and the Senate and House suspended business to prepare memorial exercises. A bill to prohibit cigarette manufacture and sale was crushed by the Senate while the House pursued a Harvard alumni voting bill with conditions. The Senate also killed a proposal to limit building heights to 100 feet. Representative Bennett attacked an anonymous clipping about his expulsion from the National Association of Wool Growers, defending his statements and court redress. A fisheries bill would expand the feathers ban to all hats, exempting non residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Simpkins
Harvard
Frank P. Bennett
Saugus
Boston Post
Bennett
National Association of Wool Growers
Representative Bennett
A&a
American Cotton and Wool Reporter
S. N. D. North
Moorfield Storey
Little Association of Manufacturers
Committee On Fisheries and Game
Oliver Doud Byron's Upper Hand at Grand Theatre
The Grand Theatre presented Oliver Doud Byron's Upper Hand by a strong stock company with afternoon and evening showings. The bill also featured the Clifford sisters in a travesty, Needham and Jones in a lively act, the Ravel Trio in a grotesque pantomime, Austin and Holmes, W. J. Troy, and Albert Washington in humorous performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Theatre
Oliver Doud Byron
South End
Clifford Sisters
Needham and Jones
Ravel
Austin and Holmes
W. J. Troy
Albert Washington
Cora Tanner Stars In Alone in London at Columbia Theatre
The Boston run of Alone in London at the Columbia Theatre earns high praise for superb stage setting and a strong company. Cora Tanner shines as Annie Meadows with a convincing Nan, while Louis Massen impresses as John Biddlecomb and Charles Canfield fuels the melodramatic villainy to satisfy the gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Tanner
London
Columbia Theatre
Boston
Annie Meadows
Nan
Nan, A Flower Girl, Miss Tanner
John Biddlecomb
Louis Massen
Charles Canfield
Nickeloeon Museum Attracts Dense Crowds And Praiseworthy Acts
Crowds across classes flocked to the Nickelodeon last week and again yesterday as Captain Castro drew full houses. Medical professionals marveled at his daily nail- through-wood feat without blood poisoning. A pole climbing routine drew laughs, Selim Sid explained tricks, May Alburtia impressed with bag punching, and the Raynors offered a top flight burlesque and vaudeville show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nickelodeon Museum
Nickelodeon
Captain Castro
Selim Sid
May Alburtia
Raynors
Graham's Cake Walk at Music Hall Debuts New Programme
Graham's Genuine Southern Specialty and Cake Walk company presents an entirely new programme at Music Hall tomorrow night. The show promises unique and fascinating features for audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
Music Hall
Graham’s
War talks and vaudeville thrills at Austin & Stone's curio hall
Broncho John's cowboys discuss war with Spain while Indians in the western talent group crave conflict. The Sporty Duchess musical burlesque wows visitors as vaudeville features the Passmore sisters, Mons, Madame Selvani, Marie Wellard and a host of acts including the Claxton family and many more performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone’s
Austin & Stone
John
Spain
Three Passmore Sisters
Mons
Mind as a Disease Producer Explored by Dr Coryn
In the National Review Dr Herbert A Coryn argues that organ congestion like a congested liver or spleen can trigger gloom and fear and that certain conditions affect mood and digestion. He promotes Beecham's Pills as a universal liver regulator claimed to restore health and vitality, priced a quarter a box, reputedly worth a guinea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert A. Coryn
The
National Review
Beecham
Shamrock and Rose Play Benefits Maine Monument Fund
The Father Haskins dramatic class of the House of the Angel Guardian presents Shamrock and Rose at the Bijou Opera House this evening for the Maine monument fund. Brunswick Cigars 1 unequalled in quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose
Maine Monument Fund
Father Haskins
House of the Angel Guardian
Bijou
The outdoor life ideal vs modern city disease
The piece argues that sedentary modern living causes illness such as consumption and lauds Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure. It cites Mrs. Mary Hartman of Mansfield Ohio reporting improvement after using the product and its pellets, claiming restoration of appetite and digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Mary Hartman
Harker St
Mansfield
Ohio
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Grand Opera House
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WN. K. Fairbank Company
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Klaw & Erlanger
Barnet and
Sloane
Strange Adventures OF
Jack
CRAND
Patriots
Nicht
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Cadely Lke
Leah the Forsaken
Moward
CRAM
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Big East
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Teatre
America
Bell
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Augustus Thomas
MR. Bennett
Model Playhouse
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Dule
Caron
Herbert
Charles Dickson
Tremont St Teley
Doors
Atl
P.M
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Artt
Hriatnn
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Boston Theatre
Old Homestead
Peewee
Taylor’s Hat Store
Court and
Hanover Streets
Shamrock and
Brunswick Cigars
Tremont Row
the Newest Lights Fine Varieties
Groucho John's Ranchmen
Camp
Nickelodeon Museum and Parlor
L. B. Walker
Mer
Hanover
Raynor Sisters’ Burlesque Vaudeville Co
Taylor’s
Court
Opera House
Trevant
Boston Lyric Co
IL Trovatore
Columbia
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