Missouri Begins Beef Trust Inquiry Today
Missouri attorney general B C Crow orders 32 witnesses to testify before Chief Justice Burgess as the beef trust probe starts in Jefferson City. Testimony covers Armour Swift Morris Cold Cudahy and the St Louis Dressed Beef Company plus cattle buyers shippers and meat dealers from multiple points. Crow will decide on further action under anti trust laws.
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B. C. Crow
Burgess
State Lane Court
Jefferson City
Missouri
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Kansas City
St. Joseph
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Patrolman Flynn Praises Wiley in Life Saver Fire Rescue
Fire at 601 East Broadway in South Boston saw Patrolman John Flynn of Station 12 crash the door to a burning frame building and lead sleeping residents to safety. Aiding him was William Wiley. Flynn then reentered the flames to remove a large oil can from the ground floor grocery.
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Station 12
Boston
East Broadway
William Wiley
Broadway
Flynn
Wiley
A. M. Hussey
Charlemont Furnishing Flagsticks and Spearheads for Edward's Coronation
Charlemont near Hoosac Tunnel enjoys a boom as the Frary Manufacturing Company lands a large contract for Edward VII coronation. The plant is turning out 600000 flag sticks and 400000 spear heads of beech birch and maple, about four feet six inches long. Shipments go to New York weekly as mills work day and night to meet a three week deadline.
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Claremont
Hoosac Tunnel
Edward VII
Frary Manufacturing Company
Charlemont
Frary Company
London
New York
Zueblin urges library access at Boston and cites Philadelphia
Sociologist Charles Zueblin criticized Boston Public Library in Wells Memorial Hall, urging shelves be openly accessible like Philadelphia and praising Chicago for better interior machinery. He noted the Boston site is nearly ideal and trustees plan well for future needs. His final Wells Institute talk on Oceans Boulevards and Recreational Institutions moves to Thursday.
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Boston
Philadelphia
Charles Zueblin
Wells Memorial Hall
Chicago
Boston Public Library
Zueblin
Wells Memorial Institute
Oceans Boulevards
Oldest Boston Pilot Captain Samuel C. Martin Dies
Captain Samuel C. Martin, Boston’s oldest pilot, died yesterday at his Webster Street home East Boston after a four year illness. Born 1817 in Marblehead he sailed from Baker's Island as a youth, earned his pilot's license in 1847, and leaves a daughter and two sons including J Lawrence Martin. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 p m from his home, interment Woodlawn Cemetery.
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Samuel Martin
Marblehead
Hearn
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Martin
Ambrose Martin
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Fiji Islands
Pacific
Robinson Crusoe
Salem
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J. Lawrence Martin
Odd Fellows
Woodlawn Cemetery
Grover Named General Claim Attorney for Northern Pacific
ER M Grover longtime Boston and Maine railroad man appointed general claim attorney of the Northern Pacific with headquarters in Tacoma Washington He is en route to the West to assume duties and duties and oversight of claims for the road.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Northernacific Railway
Tacoma
Wash
Mr. Grover
Five-Cent Fares Lease Hears Wide City Spread
At the State House hearing on the Old Colony Street Railway lease to Boston Elevated Railway Company, lawmakers urged extending the lease to Hyde Park Dedham and beyond. Supporters argued for broader control and transfers while opponents warned of discrimination against Hyde Park and Dedham. The session closed with calls to include Dedham and Hyde Park in the lease.
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Old Colony Street Railway
Boston Elevated Railway Company
Dyer
Hyde Park
Dedham
Bartlett
Mattapan
Boston
Johnstone
Lefavour
Senator Seaver
Coulthurst
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Peters
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Clarke
Elevated Company
Old Colony
Hyde Ark
Railroad Commission
Humphrey
Petition Against Yacht Club Denied After Harbor Hearing
A petition by Timothy Regan sub contractor of Norcross Bros asking to revoke or modify the Bunker Hill Yacht Club license was denied after a Harbor and Land Commission hearing at the State House. The hearing followed a related equity suit over wall removal and trespass claims. The commission suggested talks to reach an agreement, and the yacht club directors prepared a settlement to submit to Norcross.
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State House
Timothy Regan
Norcross Bros. Company
Presho
George N. Swallow
Edward J. Quigley
M. P. Hogan
M. H. Harrington
Halliday
E Navy Yard
Regan
Equity
Yacht Club
Harbor and Land Commissioners
Norcross Company
Pop concerts debut at Symphony Hall in Boston
An elegant opening night for the inaugural Pop concerts at Symphony Hall features a festive Bohemian atmosphere, a broad program including four world premieres, and a crowd of notable attendees led by Major and Mrs. Higginson and Timothee Adamowski. Several tables host distinguished guests from Boston society as the event signals a stylish close to the musical year. Uncle Terry farewell performances are announced for next Saturday.
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Bohemia
Boston
Max Zach
Vienna
Strauss “Neapolitan
Reinecke
Dodo
Clee
Creesegeccessreecssses
Sthivawatiays Massenet
G. Strube
Nevin
Lion du Pays
Hussar
Zach
Timothee Adamowski
Arthur Richmond
Valpy
London
Otto Rothe
Rosamond Saltonstall
David H. Noyes
Fred R. Comee
Alexander Steinert
Samuel H. Hudson
Estelleimhall
Eat Ng
Cecile Owell
Newell Tucker
Thomas Porter Lovell
Fred Carpenter
Albert Belcher
J. J. Souther
Thayer
Louis Elson
Henry Patterson
Philip Hale
Mabel Walker
The
Howard Fletcher
James B. Jorsyth
J. Edward Mullen
Arthur Dakin
University Club
Thomas Drew
le Baron Hathaway
Frank S&s Chick
the Vendome
Rollin Jones
Osgood
Co. L. DD. Parkhill
Malcolm Dew. Greane
W. R. May
J. S. Chipman
Herbert Messinger Leland
Beacon Street
William L. Barnard
Frank E. Barnard
Maine
Uncle Terry
Miss Simplicity returns to Tremont with strong popular appeal
The Tremont hosts Barnet and Heartz'sMiss Simplicity for a return engagement that confirms its enduring favor among playgoers. Frank Daniels stars as My Man Blossom, delivering standout humor. next season's tour is planned. The Tremont prepares for Prince of Pilsen as a major production with 200 personnel on site.
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Eple
Tremont
Barnet
Heartz
Frank Danels
Man Blossoma
County Fair at the Park Theatre Ends This Week
Neil Burgess engagement at the County Fair began last night with a crowded crowd. An agreement among Burgess, Dr. Drowne, and Manager Crabtree ends the run at week’s end due to Burgess throat ailment. Next Thursday marks Burgess’s thousandth performance with souvenirs for reserved-seat ladies. Tomorrow’s show is for R H White Co employees only, and the Saturday matinee and evening performances conclude the engagement.
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Neil Burgess
Park Theatre
Mr. Burgess
England
R. H. White Company
The Girl from Paris Leaves Stage for New Opera
The Columbia Theatre prepares for a new opera as The Girl from Paris winds down. Record crowd enjoyed Alexander Clark Frank Smithson Mamie Gilroy Clara Lavine and the chorus in a performance praised for swing and precision. A matinee repeats Thursday and talent from town remains available. The Defender, with libretto by Allen Lowe and lyrics by Charles Dennee, is set to open soon under Manager Chamberlyn and promises a lavish Boston premiere.
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Paris
Columbia Theatre
Alexander Clark
Frank Smithson
Mamie Gilroy
Clara Lavine
Liberty
Chamberlyn
Allen Lowe
Charles Dennee
Boston
Lord Chumley shines at Castle Square Theatre
Hallett Thompson leads in the title role with strong audience approval. John T. Craven as Adam Butterworth, Charles Mackay as Hugh Butterworth, and Edward Wade as Tommy Tucker deliver memorable turns. Lavinia Shannon, Evelyn Carter, Izetta Jewel, and Mary Sanders also noted for lively performances. The show runs this week, followed by Ingomar next Monday.
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Lord Chumiley
Castle Square Theatre
Hallett Thompson
John T. Craven
Adam Butterworth
Charles Mackay
Hugh Butterworth
Robert Elliot
Gasper le Sage
Edward Wade
Tommy Tucker
Louis Thiel
Blink Blink
Lindsay Morison
Winterbottom
E Eleanor
Tom
Lavinia Shannon
Evelyn Carter
Lady Adeline
Izetta Jewel
Jessie Deane
Mary Sanders
Meg
Lord Chumley
Ingomar
Anna Held Stars In The Little Duchess At Hollis
Anna Held opened the second week of The Little Duchess at Hollis before a good audience. She delays her trip abroad with extended stay to allow May 17 performances. The production features a gorgeous wardrobe and sumptuous mounting. Cast includes Charles A Bigelow Franz Ebert George Marion Joseph W Herbert Joseph Welch Charles Swain Eva Devonport. Only matinees on Saturdays.
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Anna Ield
Duchess
Hollis
Miss Held
Charles A. Bigelow
Franz Ebert
George Marion
Joseph W. Herbert
Joseph, Welch
Charles Swain
Eva Devonport
The Derby Winner at Bowdoin Senate Theatre Review
A lively week long show at Bowdoin Senate Theatre features Charlotte Hunt as Nell Williams with Bert Lytell as Mix West and Virginia Thornton as Alice Noble. Corinne Cantwell and Gussie Hunt deliver engaging turns. scenic work and horse racing scenes praised. Next week shifts to Alone in London with Loraine Dreux.
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Bowdoin Senate Theatre
Charlotte Hunt
Comedienne
Nell Williams
Bert Lytell
Mix West
Virginia Thornton
Alice Noble
Corinne Cantwell
Frieda
Gussie Hunt
Muggins
Florence Hale
Marie Jones
Carl Wey
Jack Wright
K. D. Denison
R. Philips
Gillie Jones
Gilmore Hammond
Thomas Russell
J. W. Turner
D. L. Gaylord
Lawrence Merton
Frank Anderson
London
Loraine Dreux
The Strollers Begin Second Week at Colonial Theatre
The Strollers open its second week at the Colonial Theatre with a large audience as John Henshaw and Marie George star in the charming musical comedy. William Macart delivers a unique hit as the jailer while L. Don and Josie de Witt charm as the jail’s foil. The production is up to date with 2th century speed and strong scenery shows artistic Swiss landscapes and a palace of fans.
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Colonial Theatre
John Henshaw
Marie George
Boston
Orden
William ‘Macart
L. Don
Josie de Witt
Adoure
Noty
Are You a Mason at the Boston Museum Ends Fourth Week
The Boston Museum closes the fourth and final week of Are You a Mason with Ditrichstein portraying a young lady and delivering boisterous humor. Rice and Wise heighten the laughs as spurious Masons, while Dan Daly stars in The New Yorkers coming next Monday with a strong cast including Beaumont Laughlin Clement Cotton and others.
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Boston Museum
Mr. Ditrichstein
John C. Rice
Thomas A. Wise
Dan Daly
William Cameron
George Schiller
William Gould
Frank Tannehill
Nick Long
Frank Farrington
Charles Evans
Rose Beaumont
Anna Laughlin
Laura Clement
Idalene Cotton
Happy Hooligan Charms Grand Opera House Crowd
Ross Snow stars in the title role of Happy Hooligan at the Grand Opera House last evening. The farce draws on a national image with exaggerated yet pleasant merriment as Snow’s impersonation and strong support entertain the audience. The engagement will run for the current week only.
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Ross Snow
Grand Opera House
Happy
Ross
Bostocks Animal Arena Draws Big Crowds For Final Shows
The closing days at Bostock's Animal Arena draw record crowds as Captain Boravita and his lions thrill spectators and Mme Morelli directs jaguars with masterful control. The May 7 performance will donate all proceeds to Berkeley Temple summer work, inviting strong turnout.
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Bostock
Boravita
Mme. Morelli
Berkeley Temple
Keith’s Theatre Adds Top Turn With Broad Variety
The Keith show this week at the popular resort proves highly diverting with strong comedy and skillful acts. Hugh Stanton and Florence Modena handle a tricky hillside slot near the biograph while delivering a lively performance. Simmons and Frank White bring a classic black face sketch that still evokes hearty laughter.
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Hugh Stanton
Florence Modena
Biograph
Mr. Stanton
Simmons
Frank White
Uncle Terrys ends at Boston Theatre this week
Last week’s closing engagement at the Boston Theatre marks the end of Uncle Terrys run. The production is praised as wholesome and instructive with natural pacing and a strong New England setting led by James R. Waite in the title role supported by a capable cast.
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Uncle Terry
Boston Theatre
Uncle Erry
Theatrepoere
New England
James R. Waite
Terry
Martinetti Family Tops Vaudeville Act In Local House
Laughter and applause followed a varied vaudeville bill starring the Mar tinetti family of four in dazzling tumbling and pyramid feats. Highlighted by Miss Littlefield and Mignonette Kokin, the program featured encore worthy songs, French style dances, juggling, and novelty acts alongside a rich display of moving pictures and musical sketches.
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Yorke
Adams
Martinetti
Arion Littlefield
Mignonette Kokin
Miss Littlefield
Edwin Kendall
Miss Kokin
Staley and Birbeck headline Boston Music Hall bill
The premier transformation act by Staley and Birbeck returns to Boston Music Hall for a three-scene program praised for intricate scenery and costume changes. La Petite Adelaide, the Cuttys, Dranee the juggler, Frank Buoman and Rose Adelle, Millettes and Vernon the ventriloquist are among a strong vaudeville lineup praised for variety and humor.
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Staley
Birbeck
Boston Music Hall
la Petite Adelaide
Dranee
Frank Buoman
Rose Adelle
Mr. Buoman
James J. Morton
Millettes
Vernon
Tom Mack
Pierce
Matzee
John Dempsey
Howard spring season opens with burlesque company
The Howard spring season opened yesterday with a house burlesque company formed over three weeks. Featured with Pearl Irving and Teddy Pasquelena are Jessie Stuart Julia Crosby Etta Drew Josie Ballard Leona Vickers Emma Linott May Davis Florence Zeller Florence Carlton Addie Thorne May Dee. Principal comedy roles go to Charley Burnham T F Thomas G W Watson Frank Walsh and John Phillips. Under Violet Mascotte the show Who Owns the Baby features the Burke brothers with Wise Mike the donkey. Hines and Remington also present Miss.
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Pearl Irving
Teddy Pasquelena
Jessie Stuart
Julia Crosby
Etta Drew
Josie Ballard
Leona Vickers
Emma Linott
May Davis
Florence Zeller
Florence Carlton
Addie Thorne
May Dee
Charley Burnham
T. F. Thomas
G. W. Watson
Frank Walsh
John Phillips
Violet Mascotte
Burke Brothers
Mike
Hines
Remington
Stage wonders and mystic dancers headline until late
Professor Hutchings notes language limits but the platform draws crowds for a strange ceremony. The evening features yogi tricks and exotic acts, including Captain Charles Clayton and a host of acts like Vera and Vera, Tan er and Gilbert, the Delehanty trio, Ramir, and Teddie Walsh, with audiences fascinated by the Maharajah inspired show.
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Professor Hutchings
India
Charles Clayton
Carno
Tanner
Gilbert
Vera
Sam
Ida Kelly
Sheridan
Forest
Wallie Clark
Delehanty
Edward Zanetto
Ramir
Annie Southard
Three Mahatmas
Hugh McVey
Smart and Williams
Victor Family
Teddie Walsh
Sam 1. Jack's burlesquere at Lyceum this week
Sam 1. Jack's burlesque show at the Lyceum features a superior burlesque program with living pictures and statuesque poses. The opening skit Krausmeyer's reception shows two Dutchmen in humorous situations, followed by the spectacular Wanted, a Husband with musical numbers and bright costumes. Notable performers include Hazelton Vedder Julia Natus Adams Kelly Mile Beatrice Crawford sisters Hoyt Neff the Darrells and La Belle Lulaine.
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Sam
Jack
Lyceum
Krausmeyer
Imies
Hazelton
Vedder
Julia Natus
Adams
Kelly
Mile
Beatrice
Crawford
Hoyt
Neff
the Darrells
la Belle Lulaine
Vaudeville Week Draws Crowds to Curio Hall Acts
Manager Walker presents a packed vaudeville bill featuring Smith and Simpsons Southern Specialty Company with twenty performers including cake walkers and dancers. Ashley Roberts and Richard Sparrow display top back and wing dancing while a sparring display thrills. Serpentila the snake eater and Emile Brazeau who eats only sugar and milk add novelty. Continuous shows feature Mrs Martell Kenney Taylor and many others.
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Walker
Smith and Simpson
Ashley Roberts
Richard Sparrow
Serpentila
Olph Martell
Charles Kenney
Lillian Taylor
Zara
Stetson
Lillian Crone
Nelle Hartford
Gertie Zola
Charles Ailen
May Belmont
George Platt
Hart Swift
Castle Square Opera Company Opens at Boston Music Hall
The Castle Square opera company organized by Boston Music Hall management and William G. Stewart will direct a summer season of comic operas starting June 2 at Boston Music Hall. Most principals are secured and the 50 voice chorus promises notable beauty and singing. An official list of principals and the opening opera will be announced soon as rehearsals move from New York to Boston.
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Castle Square Opera Company
Boston Music Hall
William G. Stewart
New York
Two Little Vagrants Returns to Grand Opera House
The drama draws strong praise and opens Monday May 12 at the Grand Opera House with Nev Marrison as Fan Fan and Ray Scott as Claude. It marks the closing American engagement before the company ships the show to England for a lengthy provincial tour, with no American dates during that period.
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Grand Opera House
Nev Marrison
Ray Scott
Claude
England
America
Robin Hood revival at Boston Theatre draws big expected crowds
The Boston Theatre hosts a revival of Robin Hood next week under Manager Lawrence McCarty’s pricing policy. Grace Van Studdiford stars as Maid Marian with Adele Rafter as Alan-a-Dale and Belle Harper as Annabel. The cast also includes Allan Hinckley Frank Rushworth MacDonald Dorrington and familiar names H. C. Barnabee George Frothingham W. H. MacDonald W. Fitzgerald and Josephine Bartlett, promising a strong artistic and financial season highlight in Boston.
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Robin Hood
Bostonians
Boston Theatre
Lawrence McCarty
Boston
Grace van Studdiford
Maid Marian
Adele Rafter
Alan-a-dale
Annabel
Dainty Belle Harper
Emma Howe Vocal School third recital in Huntington Chambers
The third Emma Howe Vocal School recital was held in Huntington Chambers Hall with Miss Sherrie B. Wheeler offering a Wagner Brahms Verdi and other composers set. Miss Marie Nichols contributed violin numbers by Svendsen Arensky and Bazzini and both performers drew warm acclaim from a large audience. The program also featured acts from Il Trovatore and La Favorita with Kirmes Fox Laveroni Fiumara Passananti and Phillips in the cast. The fourth recital is set for Wednesday evening May 7.
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Emma Howe
Huntington Chambers Hall
Sherrie B. Wheeler
Marie Nichols
Nichols
Svendsen
Arensky
Bazzini
Kirmes
Fox
Laveroni
Messrs. Fiumara
Passananti
Phillips
Contractor Patrick Dineen Drops Dead on Columbia Road
Patrick Dineen, a contractor, collapsed and died of heart disease yesterday on Columbia road while speaking with a city stone crusher employee. Papers on his person suggested he resided on Third street in South Boston or Emerson street.
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Patrick Dineen
Columbia Road
Third Street
Boston
Emerson Street
Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne Toast
A lively note urges guests to fill their glasses with Cook's Imperial Extra Dry Champagne, recommending it as the vintage of choice for a celebratory occasion. The imperious preference emphasizes a refined, festive spirit with an emphasis on the brand.
Kennedy Biscuit Works marks sixty years of butter thin biscuits
Better Biscuit Making has been the daily work of Kennedy Biscuit Works for sixty years. Have you tried Kennedy's Butter Thin Biscuit They are best today.
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Kennedy Biscuit Works
Kennedy
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