Congress Awards Dewey and His Men Manilla Bay Victory
Unanimous Congress approves President's recommendation to thank Commodore George Dewey and his squadron for the Manila Bay victory. A bill to promote Dewey to rear admiral passes, with swords and medals authorized and a $10,000 appropriation. Senate strengthens naval ranks as House advances war measures and veteran volunteer plans.
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Congress
Dewey
Manila Bay
Senate
Bill
Secretary of the Navy
Manila
Congress of the United States
George Dewey
United States Navy
Asiatic Squadron
Hong Kong
Philippine Islands
United States Squadron
Olympia
Baltimore
Raleigh
Boston
Concord
Petrel
McCulloch
Cavite
United States
Bay of
William Wahriemley
Executive Mansion
Hale
Representative Dutelle
Enate
House
White House
Capitol
Commodore Dewey
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House of Representatives
United States of America
Con&Bress
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Asiatic
The
Ulm
Lodge
Post Office and Post Roads Committee
Postoffice
Dewey Applause Opens Patriot Pop Concert at Music Hall
Conductor Zach leads a large audience in the opening Dewey tribute concert at Music Hall with the Star Spangled Banner and Stars and Stripes Forever. A bulletin notes Congress approved another rear admiralship for Dewey. Prominent attendees include Mrs Gardner, Colonel Gordon Dexter, Miss Tudor, and many society figures.
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Zach
Music Hall
Dewey
Congress
Johnl. Gardner
Gordon Dexter
J. Montgomery Sears
Frank Seabury
Henry IL. Higginson
Henry Higginson
Rosamond Tudor
Eben Jordan
Apthorp
C. Mabel Beaman
Charles Dennee
T. Clarence Hollander
F. R. Comes
Gertrude Swdmands
Lipsiger
Frank
Clara Ticknor
Harry O'Brien
FE. Rollins Morse
Franz Zerrahn
Arthur Robinson
Arthur Peck
Norcross
John Thompson
Shipping News Mini Almanac Highlights Arrivals and Departures
Maritime brief lists arrived steamers and schooners with cargoes and passengers to ports from Liverpool to Gloucester and Halifax, plus cleared vessels to Hamburg Antwerp and Philadelphia. Sailings include steamers for Portland Eastport St John and New York with tugs and sea notes.
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Roman
Roberts
Liverpool
Warren &Co
Beverly
Anderson
Port Antonio
Jain
Eliot
Nelson
Louisburg
C. B
Parthian
Snow
Philadelphia
E. B. Sampson
City of Transor
Ingraham
Bangor
Cape Ann
Godfrey
Gloucester
Mary II
Smith
Burns
Lockport
N. S
Stella K
Rafuse
Bridgewater
KE. Norris
Row
Murtie
Stevens
A. H. Harding
W. H. Y. Hackett
Newburyport
Sachem
Hercynia
Hamburg
Storm King
Antwerp
Baltimore
Rotherfield
Lena Mand
St. John
N. B
Clifford
Annenburg
N.S
State of Maine
Portland
Eastport
Herman Winter
New York
R. M. Waterman
New London
Pleasant surprise for Good Templars' auxiliary head
Mrs. Bessie A. Chisholm, president of the Women's Auxiliary, was surprised at home 465 Columbus avenue last night. Miss Jessie Forsyth and the founder spoke as the group presented a diamond line, with brief remarks by Mrs. Chisholm and Heribert Ki. Phinney, past grand counselor.
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Woman's Auxiliary
The
Good Templars of
Early warning signs of lung disease and Scott’s emulsion
The piece cautions that serious lung conditions can appear without warning and a cough, though minor, should not be ignored. It endorses Scott’s emulsion with lime and soda hypophosphites as beneficial in early stages to prevent progression when delays may render remedies ineffective.
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Scott
Generals Mathews and Bancroft to Divide Honors
Generals Mathews and Bancroft divide commanding duty for the coast defense with twelve day periods. Signals officers Sprague Lovett will establish stations from Rockport to Boston and observe areas including Plum Island, Gloucester, Salem, Swampscott, Nahant, and Point Allerton.
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Mathews
Bancroft
Massachusetts
Henry W. Sprague
Rockport
Boston
George E. Lovett
Sprague
James L. Carter
Plum Island
Gloucester
Salem
Gallop’s Point
Swampscott
Nahant
Point Allerton
United States
Torpedo Boat Sighted Near Sable Island
A strange warship, possibly a Spanish torpedo boat, was seen near Sable Island about 600 miles east of Boston as the Warren line steamer Roman passed Hoosac Tunnel dock yesterday from Liverpool. The craft followed in fog and was later lost. shipping circles suspect Spanish origin.
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Sable Island
Boston
Warren Line
Roman
Hoosac Tunnel Dock
Liverpool
Roberts
James Hatch Buried
Funeral for James Hatch, a well known Broad Street liquor dealer, was held yesterday at his home on 7 Sockland Avenue at 2 o clock in the afternoon. A large crowd attended the last services.
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James Hatch
Sockland Avenue
Hatch
Mr. Hatch
Broad Street
Free Trial of Boston Kutnow Effervescent Powder Seen
Kutnow Bros of London and New York offer 10 000 free sample packages to introduce their effervescent powder claimed to cure rheumatism gout indigestion and other ailments. Distribution runs Friday and Saturday May 13 14 from 8 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm at Metcalf Co Tremont Street Copley and Harvard squares H J Woodward Burwell's Pharmacy and B F Bradbury Washington Street.
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Boston
Kutnow
Messrs. Kutnow Bros
London
New York
Metcalf Co
Tremont Street
Copley Square
Harvard Square
Brookline
H. J. Woodward
Burwell’s Pharmacy
Boylston Street
Corner Park Square
B. F. Bradbury
Washington Street
El Capitan Returns to Tremont in Boston Note
The closing season presents El Capitan with De Wolf Hopper at the Tremont for one week, featuring Bertha Waltzinger back as Isabel and Alice Judson as Strelda making her Boston debut. Hopper shines, the Boston Cadet Band enhances the finale, and patriotism perks up with red blue lighting and Stars and Stripes encore. The program then moves to The Highwayman after El Capitan.
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el Capitan
de Wolf Hopper
Tremont
Bertha Waltzinger
Isabel
Boston
Alice Judson
Strelda
Miss Waltzinger
Iss Judson
Hopper
Boston Cadet Band
Sousa
Castle Square Theatre Delivers Notable Blue Jeans Cast
Last evening at Castle Square Theatre the play Blue Jeans impressed with realistic staging. Notable performances included Lillian Lawrence as June and J H Gilmour as Colonel Risener with strong turns from Mackay, Humphrey, Lewis, Cummings and Odell among others. The production runs only this week with a souvenir Maine spoon distribution tonight and a matinee portrait giveaway tomorrow for adults.
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Castle Square Theatre
Joseph Arthur
Blue Jeans
Lillian Lawrence
June
J. H. Gilmour
Colonel Risener
Charles Mackay
Perry Bascom
William Humphrey
Ben Goone
Horace Lewis
Jacob Tutewiler
Tony Cummings
Isaac Hawkins
Maude Odell
Sue Eudaly
Lizzie Morgan
Cindy Tutewiler
Olive Tremaine
Beleena Kicker
Rose Morison
Samantha Hawkins
Lisle Leigh
Nell Tutewiler
Maine
Charmion at the Boston Theatre Headlines Vaudeville Sensation
New York audiences welcomed Charmion the Parisian trapeze performer at Koster & Bial's. Boston's Boston Theatre engagement starts next Monday for one week with matinees, drawing large advance sales as the elite weigh this daring act.
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Charmion
Boston
Koster & Bial
Big Music Hall
New England
New York
Bost
Boston Theatre
Fitzsimmons vaudeville opening at the Park
Fitzsimmons's vaudeville combination opened at the Park last night before a large enthusiastic house. The program featured Sidora and Norine, Edna Aug, Johnny Carroll and Adelaide Crawford in a one act farce, Theo on various instruments, Conroy and McDonald in a witty twenty minute act, T. W. Eckert and Miss Jemma Berg in Master and Pupil, Don Juan Caidro on the wire, and a closing bag punching and boxing exhibition by Fitzsimmons and Yank Kenney with a public statement from Fitzsimmons about recent challenges his remarks will appear on the sport page.
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Fitzsimmons
Sidora
Norine
Edna Aug
Jand
Anna Held
Johnny Carroll
Adelaide Crawford
Theo
Beautiful
Conroy
McDonald
T. W. Eckert
Jsmma Berg
Yank Kenney
Fitz
Kellar Begins Second Week at Museum Amid Magic
The mystifying magician Kellar opened his second and closing week before a crowded audience at the Museum. His tricks are described as remarkable and the performance features Mrs. Kellar’s fully developed second sight gift, with both performers delivering a striking display of the black art.
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Kellar
Impossible feats dazzle crowd with cabinet tricks
A report notes an illusion show featuring impossible acts and spiritism by a performer. The decapitation illusion is described as a remarkable example, drawing attention to the spectacle and the crowd's reaction.
Coghlans Star Nance Oldfield Role Delights Keiths Audience
Rose Coghlan scored a personal triumph at Keiths essaying the title role in Nance Oldfield a one act play. The performance pleased afternoon and evening crowds with full dramatic range from comedy to tragedy. The vaudeville bill featured the Cohans, Sydney Grant and Miss Norton mimicry and other specialty acts to strong audience response. It declares a big show for little money.
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Rose Coghlan
Keith
Nance Oldfield
Charles Reade
Miss Coghlan
Anne Oldfield
Hoyden
Four Cohans
Sydney Grant
Miss Norton
Webb
Hassan
Rice
Elmer
John le Clair
Edwin Latell
Williamson
Stone
Papinta
Biograph
Miss Murray
Song Sheet
Carmen at Grand Opera House Delights Large Audience
Miss Lane’s portrayal of the title role drew rare applause from a big crowd at the Grand Opera House. Mr. Murray impressed in the toreador song while Miss Norwood’s Michaela pleased with grace. Montegriffo sang Don Jose with spirit, and Clarke and Aborn as smugglers were warmly received. Costumes and scenery were praised. the run continues this week.
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Carmen
Grand Opera House
Miss Lane
Boston
Mr. Murray
Miss Norwood
Michaela
Signor Montegriffo
Mr. Hallam
Don Jose
Mr. Clarke
Mr. Aborn
Fra Diavolo Delights Wilbur Company at Columbia Theatre
The Wilbur opera company in week two at the Columbia Theatre presents Fra Diavolo. Matinee and evening crowds filled the house with lively, up to date performance enjoyed from start to finish. Preceding the opera is a half hour of minstrelsy with a fresh set of jokes and songs followed by an Amazonian march by thirty dancers and various vocal and specialty acts. Next week The Grand Duchesse will be staged.
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The
Wilbur Opera Company
Columbia Theatre
Fra Diavolo
Hetween
Opening of Hollis Street Theatre Season Promos The Telephone Girl
The Hollis Street Theatre announces its supplementary season opening next Monday with The Telephone Girl. Star performers include Clara Lipman Louis Mann and a long list of principals and forty hello girls plus the Parisian danseuse La Liska. Box office hours run daily from 8 am to 12 pm.
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Hollis Street Theatre
Edward S. Abeles
Henry Bergman
Nicholas Burnham
Ben T. Dillon
Samuel P. Fisher
Rose Braham
Sarah McVicker
Helen Harrington
Nellie Douglas
Carolyn Huestis
Scotch dancers and military display at Austin & Stone’s Museum
A lively day at Austin and Stone’s Museum features May Dickie the Scottish dancer, Private Cameron from Dargi showcasing precise military tactics, and a string of popular acts including Gallagher and Hild in Uncle Sam’s Album. Wounded Buffalo the Indian star draws strong crowds alongside Lopez Mexican students and a roster of vaudeville performers.
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Austin & Stone’s Museum
Dickie
Bever
Cameron
Dargi
Framingham
Uncle Sam
Gallagher
Hild
Collins and
Lynch
Mamie Radcliff
James W. Bingham
Hoguard
Tennant
Fannie Odworth
Moran
Wesley
Mastonell
Montello
Charland
Searles
Columbia Girls Present Uncle Sam Reception at Palace
The Palace Theatre week features the Columbia Girls burlesque with solos by Margaret Raphael Marie Rogers Blanche Walton Mabel Black and the Countess sisters. A vivid tableau of Havana Harbor wreck and a closing Miss Columbia Military Review provide diverse acts.
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Palace Theatre
Columbia Girls’ Burlesque
Uncle Sam
Margaret Raphael
Marie Rogers
Blanche Walton
Mabel Black
Countess Sisters
Russell
Ben Williams
Countess
Higgins
Leslie
Maine
Havana Harbor
Miss Columbia
Columa
Chorus Girl Firm Tours New England Waterbury Stop
The Chorus Girl operetta by Cook and Dennee opens a tour in the New England area with Merri Osborne starring and a well trained chorus led by Bert Coote William Norris James Gilbert Lawrence Kearney Minnie Ashley and Grace Greenwood among the cast. The Boston Museum engagement starts next Monday as the company plans further stops last week in Waterbury.
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Cook
Dennee
Ich
Easin Waterbury
Boston Museum
Merri Osborne
Bert Coote
William Norris
James Gilbert
Lawrence Kearney
Minnie Ashley
Grace Greenwood
Diver M. J. Sullivan Exhibits Maine Wreck Dive Gear
A display on Jordan Marsh & Co. shows the diving suit air pump and breathing gear used by Diver M. J. Sullivan of the Boston Towboat Company in submarine work on the Maine wreck in Havana Harbor. Sullivan spent about eight hours daily for three weeks exploring the submerged battleship while wearing a heavy canvas rubber lead suit.
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Jordan, Marsh & Co
M. J. Sullivan
Boston Towboat Company
Maine
Havana Harbor
Sullivan
Tenth Anniversary Honors for Boston Industrial Home Superintendent
The Boston Industrial Home marked its tenth anniversary with a social party and reception for Superintendent T. D. Roberts at the Harrison avenue site. Governor Wolcott and Mayor Quincy sent regrets. Speakers included Captain Candage and several pastors. A marine glass prize was presented by employees. Also announced: Fall River line will resume Boston New York service starting May 9 with daily steamboat train from Boston at 6 p m and Newport stops on route to New York.
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T. D. Roberts
Boston
Harrison Avenue
Davis Street
Pope
Roberts
Galvin Brothers
Wolcott
Quincy
R. G. F. Candage
Jonathan Lane
Florida
Candage
J. A. McHlwain
C. H. Washburn
O. M. Wentworth
Oliver C. E.liot
Mr. Roberts
J. H. Ailman
Fall River Line
New York
Parlsquare Station
Fall River
Newport
Steamers Move on Stickine River Route Expansion
Provincetown reports the U S S San Francisco weighing anchor for a coast cruise and returning by morning. The Stickine River steamer Hamlin with 100 seats left Vancouver April 27, Ogilvie carries 20. Ten steamers are under construction to run up the Stickine River as business demands. Telegrams expected daily from the Canadian Pacific railway district office announcing the river route opening.
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Stickine River
Hamlin
Vancouver
Ogilvie
Glenora
Canadian Pacific Railway
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Ed Latell
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Industrial Home
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Boston Ball Grounds
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Adams House
Ton’s Comedy Theatre
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Lesser
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Mites
Max Z4ch
Ebrekims
C. A. Ellis
I. R. Comee
Mgr
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Taylor's Hat Store
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Taylor's Hat
Corner Court
Austin
Istone’s
Ronnie Scotland
Uncle Sant
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