News of Manila Victory Reaches Officials Slowly
The Manila victory by Commodore Dewey was slow to reach Washington. Officials fear casualties and consider future actions in the Philippines, Cuba, and potential ports. Militia mobilization and transport arrangements for volunteers proceed as secrecy remains on landing sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manila
Dewey
Teeny
Manila City
Hong Kong
Coommodore Dewey
Olympia
McCulloch
United States
San Francisco
Department
Philippines
Spain
Emerson
Maryland Naval Militia
Navy Department
Gibbons
Little
Rhode Island Naval Militia
Norton
North Carolina
South Carolina
Nantucket
Wilmington
Port Royal
State, War and Navy Department
War Department
Alger
Miles
Tampa
Cuba
Quartermaster’s Department
Wesley Merritt
Department of the East
Newew York
Ar Department
Aler
New York City
London
Paris
Berlin
Charles Mitchell
Strait Settlements
Singapore
Doan's Kidney Pills Credited With Cure for Kidney Pain
An East Boston man describes his kidney pain as a vise like torture and credits Doan's Kidney Pills with relief. After months of back ache urinal trouble and sleepless nights he bought the Pills from Woodbury Drug Co. and reports renewed vigor, better sleep, and resumed work. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sole U S agents.
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A. M. Pierce
Saratoga St
Boston
Dean
Mr. Pierce
Doan
Woodbury Drug Co
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Bombardment Rumors Grow Over Manila Naval Losses
Reports from foreign headquarters warn of unrest if Manila is bombarded while Commodore Dewey targets Cavite forts. Spain sheds two key cruisers Reina Christina and Castilla, plus the Don Juan de Austria, cutting naval strength and causing multimillion loss from fires and explosions.
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Manila
Dewey
Cavite
Castilla
Spain
Christina
Castila
Don Juan de Austria
Guarding the President Tightens Water Security
Washington May 2 The President is guarded more closely than ever with special care to his drinking water to prevent any poisoning attempt.
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Washington
Status of Spaniards Proclamation Soon Issued
A proclamation in preparation will fix the status of Spanish subjects in the country. It will declare these subjects under suspicion and announce stringent regulations on their conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baptist Union Joy: 33rd Regular Meeting in Tremont Temple
The 33rd regular meeting of the Baptist Social Union of Boston met in Lorimer Hall Tremont Temple with about 350 attendees. Newton Theological Institution faculty and students attended as guests. Speakers included Rev J H Dixon Charles Rufus Brown William Frederick Wilson and N B Raiden. President Edward H Haskell opened by praising American progress in Manila and the swift end of Spanish rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Social Union of
Boston
Lorimer Hall
Tremont Temple
Newton Theological Institution
J. H. Dixon
D. D
Charles Rufus Brown
William Frederick Wilson
N. B. Raiden
Omaha
Neb
Edward H. Haskell
Union
Manila
Atlantic
Goods Marked Down at Splaine and Mitzpatrick Store
Messrs Splaine and Mitzpatrick at 110 Court Street near Stoddard display over thirty spring worsteds in stripes plaids and Scotch effects at very low prices. They insure every garment by personal inspection and have doubled their early spring importations to allow reductions. Open evenings until 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Splaine
Bread Riots in Ravenna Province Kill Five Wounded
A Ravenna despatch reports bread riots in the village of Bognia Cavallo ending with troops firing on rioters. Five persons were seriously wounded in the clash.
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Rome
Ravenna
Italy
Bognia Cavallo
See launched in harbor as city choir performs
The staff of J. Barnard & Co. bookbinders and Wallace Spooner printer at 17 Province Street hoisted a new 18 foot See to the breeze yesterday morning. A choir rendered patriotic melodies including America Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Barnard & Co
Wallace Spooner
Province Street
America
Tree of Knowledge sparks Boston stage debate at Hollis
A full Hollis audience saw R G Carton's Tree of Knowledge by the Lyceum company with strong turns by Courtleigh Opp and Alison. Reviews praise clever lines and acting while criticizing themes as repulsive though the burlesque acts and new biograph pictures also drew praise.
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Hollis
R. G. Carton
Tree of Knowledge
Lyceum Company
London
New York
Boston
Mr. Courtleigh
Miss Opp
Mr. Hackett
Miss Mannering
George Alison
Miss de Mar
Mr. Hart
Papinta
Fitzgibbon
Mary Norman
Hilda Thomas
Ane
Louise Truax
Joe Cawthorne
Fred Valmore
Gies
Nova Scotia
Tavern Club
Murray
Gal
Pinafore Stars Shine as I Pagliacci Delights Boston Audience
The Boston Theatre drew an eager crowd for a timely Pinafore performance with a patriotic finale featuring the Star Spangled Banner. Ralph Rackstraw was led by Joseph F. Sheehan with Oscar Girard as Sir Joseph and Bessie Fairbairn as Little Buttercup. Grace Golden, Charles F. Bassett, and Richard Ridgeley impressed in I Pagliacci, delivering strong Nedda Canio and Silvio roles. Charles O. Bassett returns tonight to reprise Rackstraw in Pinafore and I Pagliacci with Joseph Sheehan.
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Boston
Joseph F. Sheehan
Ralph Rackstraw
Oscar Girard
Joseph Porter
Bessie Fairbairn
Little Buttercup
Leoncavallo
Joseph Sheean
Tremont Theatre Opens Week Two With As You Like It
Mr Daly's company opened the Tremont Theatre's second week with As You Like It. Ada Rehan stars as Rosalind in fresh, buoyant style. Other standout performers include Richman Orlando Clarke Jaques McAllister banished duke Herbert Touchstone Bates Celia Perry Audrey. Tonight The School for Scandal features Rehan as Lady Teazle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tremont Theatre
Orlando
Mr. Clarke
Mr. McAllister
Duke
Mr. Herbert
Touchstone
Blanche Bates
Celia
Irene Perry
Audrey
the School For Scandal
Miss Rehan
Lady Teazle
Kellar the Magician Opens Two Week Boston Engagement
Kellar the Magician begins a two weeks run at the Boston Museum. he showcases new sleight of hand and spiritualist feats alongside familiar illusions. Mrs. Kellar performs memory feats and blindfolded math problems while aiding her husband, distributing roses and fruits grown before spectators. The show promises pleasing entertainment and strong audience appeal.
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Kellar
Boston Museum
Show at Keith's Delights with Hart and De Mar Sketch
Joe Hart and Carrie De Mar perform a new sketch at Keith's this week. The dialogue and singing drew big smiles and strong laughter from the start to finish, promising a memorable show for all audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith’s
Joe’’ Hart
Carrie de Mar
Joseph Hart
Carrie “de Mar
Which Wins Between the Angel of Life and Death
A narrator urges readers to seek Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for chronic illness. Mrs. Emily Howe of Chicago endorses the remedy after her son’s consumption-like symptoms improved. The ad promotes Dr. Pierce’s medical advisory book and offers mail order copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Emily Howe
Park Avenue
Chicago
Dr. Pierce
Periscope Boxing Pictures Draw Crowds at Park Theatre
Corbett-Fitzsimmons fight images shown daily at Park Theatre attract large audiences. Spectators view from multiple angles, study the contest, and enjoy the planned outcome. Veriscope screenings continue until further notice along with electric baseball when the home team is away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Theatre
Wilbur Opera Opens Short Season At Columbia In Mascotte
The Wilbur opera company opened a short season at the Columbia presenting The Mascotte with matinee and evening performances. The large chorus of forty young women impressed with appearance and voice while Miss Hattie Richardson starred as Bettina and earned enthusiastic recalls. E A Clark as Pipo also received praise and a patriotic sing along between acts featured living pictures and a Star Spangled Banner mosaic. The Mascotte runs daily this week with varied seating at 10 5 10 20 and 30 cents and Fra Diavolo to follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Opera Company
The
Columbia
Fra Diavolo
Castle Square Theatre Delivers East Lynne With Notable Performances
Castle Square Theatre stock company aired East Lynne last night to a large audience with strong praise for Lillian Lawrence as Lady Isabel Vane and Lisle Leigh as Barbara Hare. Gilmour as Sir Francis Levison and Mackay as Archibald Carlyle received strong notices, while Ada Rose charmed the child role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Square Theatre
East Lynne
J. R. Pitman
Isabel Vane
Madame Vine
Lillian Lawrence
Lisle Leigh
Barbara Hare
Lizzie Morgan
Cornelia Carlyle
Miss Morison
Miss Sanders
Ada Rose
Willie
Mr. Gilmour
Sir Francis Levison
Charles Mackay
Archibald Carlyle
J. L. Seeley
N. H. Fowler
W. C. Masson
Maine
Metcalf Benefit at Hollis Street Theatre
Several hours of pleasure await patrons at Hollis Street Thea tre Thursday as performers from the Lyceum Theatre company present The Yellow Roses with Mrs Thomas Whiffen and Mr Charles Walcot. Julie Opp will recite, and Mrs Miriam O Leary Collins with Mr George W Wilson offer Dr Deborah. Keiths Theatre sends artists including DeWolf Hopper Marie Celeste Oscar Girard Joseph S Sheehan Marion George and others in a varied program.
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Metcalf
Charles A. Metcalf
Hollis Street Theatre
Thomas Whiffen
Charles Walcot
Lyceum Theatre Company
the Hollis
Julie Opp
Miriam O’ Leary Collins
George W. Wilson
Deborah
Keith's
DeWolf Hopper
Marie Celeste
Oscar Girard
Joseph S. Sheehan
George S
Marion
Andrew Mack
William de Vere
J. K. Murray
Kittle O'Neal
Lew Bloom
Scottish Military and Dance Troupe At Austin and Stone’s
Lively Scots show at Austin and Stone’s Museum yesterday with Duncan Donald dancers and Ross swordsmen. Performers include Lt Sams Dave Charleston Wilsons leGregor troupe Alex McBeth Pickett Wheeler reel dancers and May Dickie. Also featured were Wounded Buffalo and vaudeville acts by Millis Vincent Branon Clarke.
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Austin & Stonfe’s
Scotland
Fair Land
Austin & Stone
Museum
Boston
Duncan Donald
Sams
Dave Charleston
Wilson-sleGregor
Alex McBeth
Pickett-Wheeler
Pretty May Dickie
Ross
Buffalo
Fitzsimmons
Millis-Vincent Coterie
Brandon and
Clarke
Pavilis Villars
W. G
Puppet troupe names parade through city listings
Marie Everett and associated acts include Marlowe and Plunkett James F McAvoy Moran and Wesley Kanochi James W Bingham Fraser and Hennessy Pierce brothers threatre of puppets Garros sisters and Osmonde Luigard appear in the reader’s notice listing characters and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Everett
Marlowe
Plunkett
James F. McAvoy
Moran and
Wesley
Kanochi
James W. Bingham
Fraser and Hennessy
Pierce Brothers
Threatre
the Garros Sisters
Osmonde Luigard
Elijah Performance Honors Veteran Conductor Carl Zerrahn
A testimonial concert in the Mechanics Building celebrated Carl Zerrahn with a large Worcester area chorus and soloists Mme. Gadski Mrs. Alves Messrs Williams and Davis. The orchestra included Symphony players and Daniel Kuntz as principal. Zerrahn received a standing ovation and a laurel wreath with violets. two verses of America were sung at the close.
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Mendelssohn
Mechanics
Carl Zerrahn
Zerrahn
Handel and Haydn
Worcester
Salem
Lowell
Lynn
New Bedford
Hyde Park
Chelsea
Quincy
Waltham
Mme. Gadski
Alves
Messrs
Williams
Davis
Daniel Kuntz
Tucker
America
Zaerrahn
Kid McCoy Heads Palace Theatre Vaudeville Show
The Palace Theatre features Kid McCoy in a top attraction backed by his big vaudeville company. McCoy performs a lively three round exhibition with Doc Payne of Cleveland at each show while preparing for his May 20 bout with Gus Ruhlin in Syracuse. The act includes Gordon and Vidocq, Vergie Seymour, the McDonald brothers, Duponti, Shepley, Siegel and Vinson, Mile, and Flatow and Dunne with a finale titled The Arrival of the Champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palace Theatre
McCoy
Gus Ruhlin
Syracuse
Doc” Payne
Cleveland
Gordon and Vidocq
Vergie Seymour
McDonald Brothers
Duponti
John H. Shepley
Siegel
Vinson
Mile
Flora
Flatow
Dunne
Eczema Relief Claim Promoted by Deans Ointment
An advertisement asserts that eczema anywhere on the body can be instantly relieved and permanently cured by Deans Ointment described as the sovereign remedy for all itchiness of the skin.
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Secretary Long
Congress
Philippihea
Porto Rico
Ain
Atlan C
Naval Militia
Medical Department
ELF
D. Patricio Montejo
Baptist Union Joy
Ada Rehan
Tremont
Lynne
Boston Theatre
Keith's Theatre
People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
M. D
Sag
N.Y
Grand Opera House
Boston Lyric Stock Company
Mephistopheles
Mr. Hallam
Miss Ladd
Siebel
Mr. Murray
Valentine
Miss Lane
RE Theatre
WDOM
Tom
Bowdoin Square Theatre Company
Plantation Darkies
Crescent Colored
South
Anno
Howard
Burlesquers
Topack and Steel
ST. Beemos
C. H. Duncan
Lou Wells
Tegge and
Daniel
Grand Theatre
the Grand Theatre
Danitel
Party of Freedom
Matanzas
Stars and Stripes
Riotic Musical Festival
Mechanics’ Building
Isaac B. Rich
Daniel Frohiman
Tree OF
Hollis ST. Theatre
Chas. A. Metcalf
Star Bill
Lyceum Theatre Stock CO
Walcot
Whiffen
Julio
Boston Theatre Opera CO
Marie Celest
John B. Schoreffel
Augustin Daly
School For Scandal
de Wolf Hopper
Comic Opera Company
Sousa
el Capitan
Sand
Oun Sale
Eugene Tompkins
Mikado
EES Ateres
Veriscope
the Palace Theatre
Castle Sneniae
Tremont St
Tel
Tremont Branch
MaNries
P.M. Drama
Model Playhouse
Joe Cathorne
Rose Coghlan
Nance Oldfield
Eve
Tee
Taylor's Hat Store
Hanover and
Court Streets
Ustin & Stone’s
Bunnie
Lads & Lassies
Lsassieg Stige
Taylor's
Hanover
Court
C. Wilbur Opera CO
Amazon
Crand Opera House
Boston Lyric CO
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