Republican Aldermen Block Mayor Appointments In Boston Caucus
In a heated Aldermanic session the Republican majority tabled confirmations for several mayoral appointees including Murphy Babson O Shea and others. The row centered on holding over incumbents while the Democrats urged quick votes. After a dinner at the Boston Tavern the clash continued with exchanges over parliamentary procedure and chair rulings.
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Boston
Fottler
Beacon Hill
Yeas
John R. Murphy
Board of Fire Commissioners
John Lamb
Richard C. Humphreys
Annette P. Rogers
Hew G. Pickering
Board of Overseers of the Poor
Atrick O’shea
Charles Harrington
William Jackson
Edmund M. Wheelwright
James W. Ricker
Andrew J. Bailey
Joe M. Babson
Folsom
Lee
Barry
South End
Murphy
Babson
Alderman Lee
Lomasney
Patrick O’shea
Dever
O’shea
Alderman Dever
Alderman Folsom
Ricker
Batley
Alderman Barry
Sanford
Board
Post
Alderman Presho
Alderman Witt
Mayor appoints city officials and hospital trustee
The mayor sent notices to the Board of Aldermen naming Henry H. Carter as streets superintendent for five years and Whit as city registrar for one year. Pierre is named city surveyor for the term, Benton Jr. as hospital trustee for five years, and John F. Fateee as commissioner for three years replacing Kendricken who resigned. The mayor preferred reappointing Kendricken as chair.
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Henry H. Carter
Whit
Abaru
Pra
Pierre the Sormy
He Benton Jr
John F. Fateee
Kendricken
Buryd underground wires ordered by city officials
Mayor Matthews urged burying all electrical and telephonic wires. An order to West End road Boston Electric Light New England Telephone and Western Union requires plans by June 1 to place lines underground. Board of Aldermen passed the measure without dissent.
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Matthews
Board of Aldermen
West End Road
Boston Electric Light Company
New England Telephone Company
Western Union Company
Fire Alarm Wires Underground Estimated Cost 100000
Fire commissioners studied moving all fire alarm wires underground. They estimate the total expense at 100000, covering underground cable conduits and lamp posts for the alarm boxes.
North Shore whirlwind causes damage and raids in Revere and Winthrop
A morning gale on the North Shore wrecks property especially in Winthrop where a stable building is leveled near Grover Cliff Hill. Briggs Wadsworth braces two houses harmed by the wind with damage pegged around 1500 dollars. Police raid eight illicit liquor sites in Revere, with several arrests and upcoming arraignments in Chelsea. Alpha Club hosts first social at Beachmont St. Paul’s Chapel. Metropolitan park action for Revere Beach discussed at State House hearing with hopes for early approval.
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North Shore
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Briggs Wadsworth
Highlands
Grover Cliff Hill
Beachmont Turnpike
People’s Party of
Milton Ray
James M. Butler
Broadway
David Lowe
George H. Copeland
Copeland House
North Revere
Chelsea
Alpha Club
Beachmont
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
State House
Metropolitan Park
Revere Beach
Child struck by railroad tie in South Boston yard
A railroad tie was tossed over a yard fence injuring John K. Murray a 3 year old of 7 Bellcourt South Boston. He suffered a fracture to the right leg and was taken to the Children's Hospital after examination by Dr. Gavin.
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New York & New England
John K. Murray
Bellcourt
Boston
Gavin
Children’s Hospital
vaudeville and pantomime at the palace theater crowds
The Palace Theatre opened Bates Brothers Humpty Dumpty company with two large audiences. James R. Adams stars as Humpty Dumpty with Carmencita the trick donkey. The program features Lena the only lady magician and several vaudeville acts and spectacular tableaux.
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Palace Theatre
Bates Brothers
Humpty Dumpty’ Company
James R. Adams
Humpty Dumpty
Carmencita
Mile
Lena
Leonard
Fulton
Proto
Louis Leslie
Leslie Brothers
Equilibrists
Mullen
Sheehan
Lowenburg Sisters
M. Edward Martelle
Charles E. Colby
O’brien
Carroll
T. H. Moxley
Howard Atheneum Glitters With Popular Variety Burlesque
Crowds filled the Howard Atheneum for both matinee and evening shows with a continuous bill of specialty acts. The week’s program features Bonita and Valesca, Clé mence brothers, the Ducrows, Helstrom, Ida Howell, Minnie Cline, Hattie Stewart, Billy Gillen, and a new burlesque Our Minnie led by Misses Howell Carter Elene Burroughs Drew Weldon with LaMarr Grieves Murray and a lively chorus of pretty girls.
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Mile
Valesca
Boston
Clemence Brothers
Ducrows
Louis
Bellotta
Maude Harris
Ad Ryman
Joe Hardman
Jack Talbert
Josie Gregory
Max Pettengill
Budge
Kennett and Matthews
Ryman
Talbert
Minnie
Ida Howell
Annie Carter
Florence Elene
May Burroughs
May Drew
Lillie Weldon
Harry LaMarr
John Grieves
Bob Murray
Howard
Shadow Detective Opens at Lo throp's Grand Museum
The Shadow Detective opened at Lo throp's Grand Museum with two full houses. The play adapts a known New York criminal case about an abduction and pursuit ending in restoration. Daniel A. Kelly stars as George Thornton with a strong supporting cast including Helen Desmond Nina Saville and Frankie St. John.
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Grand Museum
New York
Daniel A. Kelly
J. F. Kirke
H. Wilson
J. L. Byrne
Ben Reed
Thad Gray
R. Roberts
G. Stevens
Helen Desmond
Nina Saville
Frankie St. John
Dan A. Kelly
George Thornton
United States
Mr. Kelly
Girard Varley
Notable Cast Delivers Strong Theatrical Week
The review lauds the entire cast for strong performances across multiple parts, calling this week’s presentation some of the season’s best. The ensemble is praised for cohesion and skill, highlighting the overall high quality of the production.
Hermie Nixon's Burlesquers Open in Boston With "Under the Gas Pipes"
Manager Bingham presents Hermie Nixon's Burlesquers a new Boston company known for scenery and lively entertainment. The burlesque features Tot the crossing sweeper, Jack Bardwell the tramp, Frederick the magician, Venetta and Adams in blackface, and a dramatic sketch titled The Downfall of Man. A mechanical snake and aerial acts accompany a colorful program, with Nellie Abbott singing and a massive artist’s pedestal display. Next week City Club company returns with new features.
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Bingham
Boston
Hermie Nixon
Tot
Wiliam Milton
Jack Bardwell
Frederick
James Collins
Venetta
Adams
Ford
Francis
Nellie Abbott
T. D. Miles
Josephine Stewaro
St. Belmos
City Club
Paur Duo and Mrs Paur Star in Steinert Hall Recital
The second piano recital of Mr and Mrs Paur at Steinert Hall featured a Liszt two piano concerto and a Chopin rondo for two pianos both met with strong applause. Mrs Paur performed four Schubert Clavierstücke an etude by Liszt Paganini Schilflied and Chopin Chant Polonaise praising her expressive warmth and depth. Mr Paur offered Beethoven sonata in F minor with near flawless phrasing and Don Juan fantasies by Liszt attracting praise from the audience.
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Liszt
Tabasco in New Form Delights Boston Audience
The Museum hosted the first performance of Tabasco in its updated version with three acts and a new Irish entrance by Mr Seabrooke. New songs and improved business drew a large crowd and the star’s Francois the chef provided strong laughs in Act II. Tickets for Is It Best to Marry Twice at Tremont and Harris anniversary at Boston Theatre go on sale, with proceeds benefiting the Kindergarten for the Blind. TWtopia Limited by Gilbert and Sullivan arrives at the Museum next Monday May 14.
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Francois
Boston
Tremont Theatre
Kindergarten For the
Avon Street
Columbus School of Acting
Tremont Street
Harris
Columbia Theatre
Twtopia, Limited
Museum
Hamlet to Be Staged at Grand Opera House with Haworth in Title Role
Last evening Arrah-na-Pogue drew a large audience at the Grand Opera House. Hamlet will follow on Thursday with Joseph Haworth as Hamlet, his first city portrayal. Miss Helen Dayne plays Ophelia. The stock company also features in a strong lineup. Hagenbeck's trained animals at the Columbia delight crowds, with Pete the bear providing comic relief. Lulu Glaser excels as Javotte in Ermine, and The Graham concert company returns to the Boston Theatre next Sunday. Memorial Day offers a testimonial benefit for Manager A. H. Dexter at the Grand Opera House, with many stock company volunteers already signing on.
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Arrah-na-Pogue
Joseph Haworth
Mr. Haworth
Dane
Ophelia
Helen Dayne
Hagenbeck
the Columbia
Pete
Bear
Graham
Boston Theatre
Great Playhouse
A. H. Dexter
Dexter
Youthful burglar arrested for 475 Neponset Ave break in
William J. OBrien, fourteen, was arrested by Division 11 police on a warrant charging breaking and entering the home of Richard Campbell at 475 Neponset Avenue. The crime occurred April 23 and a pocketbook containing six dollars was stolen.
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William J. O’brien
Division 11
Richard Campbell
Neponset Avenue
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