Rice's Surprise Party in 1492 Returns to Boston at Globe Theatre
Boston audiences welcomed Rice's Surprise Party in 1492 at the Globe Theatre with a lavish production and a largely new cast led by Yolande Wallace. Theresa Vaughn, Charlie Kirke, Edith Sinclair, Hattie Williams and others drew strong applause as Regaloncita danced and new songs and dances energized the show. Bertolo’s Ballet of Laces and the March of the Lancers highlighted the performance alongside bright vaudeville, with regular matinee and evening shows announced for the summer.
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Woman's Revenge Shocks Boston Man Disfigured by Vitriol
Mary McGuinness 20, arrested after throwing vitriol in the face of William J. Lally 26, a Boston engine company member. Lally justice reported disfigured with uncertain sight recovery. McGuinness claims distress over alleged attentions and marital pressure. She to be arraigned in lower court as case postponed for a week.
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Reading Default on Bonds Shocks Financial Markets
Reading railroad defaults on semi annual interest for 4s and 5s bonds backed by the company, impacting $2.5 million in Poughkeepsie Bridge issues. Prince sells RB&M stock held on margin as 11,000 New England shares follow. Harris becomes president and receiver of the Reading and Coal & Iron interests. receivers weigh bridge versus railroad status and deferment possible.
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Relay riders press on through bad roads to New Rochelle
The article recounts a long relay race from New York to Albany amid mud and delays. Teams from New Haven Bridgeport Norwalk Stamford Port Chester and Tremont push despite missing riders and late relays.
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On the Silent Steed Ride to the White City Relay
Spectators shout as riders race toward the lakeside town in a swift bicycle relay. The article celebrates speed, grit, and a nation watching Paul Revere like figures as the Great White City race unfolds through day and night.
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Modjeska Opens Week at Boston Theatre in As You Like It
Modjeska stars as Rosalind with Otis Skinner Orlando John A Lane Jacques and Maud Durbin Phebe in an acclaimed performance. The annual Harry McGlwen benefit drew a brilliant Boston audience and loud calls for the beneficiary. Tonight and the rest of the week Henry VIII with Mme Modjeska as Katherine follows.
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Otis Skinner
Orlando
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M’glenen
Henry VIII
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Katharine
Incog at the Grand Opera House Delights Boston Audience
Charles Dickson and company opened at the Grand Opera House with Incog a comedy of errors praised for its witty plot and strong performances. Miss Haslam as Kate Armitage and Mr. Dickson as Tom Stanhope lead a strong cast with notable support from Miss Burkhardt Miss Muldener and Mr. Connolly.
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Kate Armitage
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Tom
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Mollie Somers
Lillian Burkhardt
Harry Winters
Mr. Anderson
Louise
The Lost Paradise Presented At Bowdoin Square Theatre
The Lost Paradise by H. C. De Mille drew a large Bowdoin Square Theatre audience last evening. Forrest Robinson received an ovation for act two, with Esther Lyon and Ralph Standich played well by Miss Lyon and Frank Dayton. Scenic effects impressed, and the production is billed for this week only and expected to pack houses.
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Boston
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Esther Lyon
Margaret Knowlton
Frank Dayton
Ralph Standich
Virginia Marlowe
Polly Fletcher
Two Orphans Delights Crowds at Grand Museum Vaudeville Bill
New scenery costumes and an excellent cast made a great success of the Two Orphans at the Grand Museum Dover and Washington yesterday afternoon and last evening. Miss May Marshall Miss Laura Deane and Messrs. Jay Hunt and Justin Paige led the principal roles and were well received. An unusually strong vaudeville continued the show. The bill is for this week only.
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Athletics at the Howard Headlines a Varied Show
World middleweight boxing star Bob Fitzsimmons headlines a Howard variety show this week. He sparred Mike Cunningham with a strong jaw shot and showcased his boxing science in a bout with Charlie Farrell. Also featured are Williams and Barton Theo Gracey Reynolds and the Julians in a strong variety segment.
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Rose Hill English Folly Company Opens Austin Season
The Palace Theatre in Austin opened its summer season with a week of performances by the Rose Hill English Folly Company. The troupe presented two lively extravaganzas The Judge and the Counsellor and The Mount banks featuring the company’s celebrated ensemble of pretty women.
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Sam T. Jacks company performs at Lyceum Theatre in Boston
Sam T. Jacks company of pretty creoles drew packed houses at the Lyceum Theatre in Boston yesterday. The three performances pleased audiences with exquisite costumes sweet songs novel dances and charming tableaux marking their first Boston appearance in three years.
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Iow Exclusive Novelties Start Second Week at Stone Shaw
The exclusive novelties began their second week at Stone & Shaw drawing large crowds. The life size Weston walker impressed with natural motion while John Ranth the German long-headed man, Herr Strassburger and his monkey actors, Hennen the strong man, two French flower makers, and other specialty performers also drew attention.
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Boston Theatres Bid Farewell To A Temperance Town
The Boston theater season closes for A Temperance Town after 150 performances with a farewell souvenir night at the Park. Shore-Acres enters its eleventh week at the Museum, ending May 27 with 100th performance on May 17. The Isle of Champagne nears its Columbia close, while Aristocracy and The Professor’s Love Story run at Hollis and Tremont respectively. The Manola-Mason company tours New England May 5 to 18.
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Edwin Booth in Critical Condition at New York
Edwin Booth's health rapidly declined with a third stroke feared as physicians and friends lost hope. By late tonight better tidings emerged as his attending physician expressed cautious optimism for possible recovery despite the dire prognosis earlier.
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Boston racing track plan fades after Beacon Park bid fails
A Boston promoter sought grounds near the city for a racing track for a wealthy syndicate. Beacon Park was favored but the Boston and Albany railroad refused to sell or lease. The venture is not dropped and may resume next fall after a stalled bid and a $5000 yearly manager offer was declined.
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Marriage of Uriel H. Crocker and his typewriter bride
The Post reports a surprise marriage between widower Uriel H. Crocker and Annie J. Fitz of Charlestown a former head clerk. The couple faced family objections over social differences but wed last Saturday with Crocker's two sons present. They plan a possible southern wedding trip and have not set future plans.
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Double Wedding Seals May Day in Cambridge and South Boston
Miss Emily Loring weds Herbert C. Wirt and Miss Anna Gertrude Sawyer weds Atherton Loring in a joint ceremony at the Sawyers in Cambridge. The reception followed at Mrs. Harrison Loring’s Boston home with May flowers, arbutus boutonnieres, and a notable guest list from the Loring and Sawyer families.
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