Aldermen Confirm Landmarks and Appoint Public Works Figures
The Board confirms Colonel Fred Bogan as superintendent of public buildings and sets priorities for hearings on gas explosion inquiries. A special committee is named to review bay window petitions, and locations for General Warren statue are fixed with a loan of 12,100 authorized. The city also plans a veterans holiday and renews a market lease.
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Berwin
Thomas J. Drury
Charles P. Johnson
Robert Reid
Lee
Codman
Presho
Miller
Louis Abrams
Prince Street
Ward 6
Joseph Warren
Warren Street
Regent Street
Josiah Quincy
Fred Bogan
Bogan
Lott
Boston Fruit and Produce Exchange
Faneuil Hall Market
Committee On Markets
W. J. Donovan
East Boston
Waltham
Boston
Russell
Hawthorne
Cedar Streets
Alderman Lee
Committee On Public Improvements
Frank A. Drew
John M. Maguire
John Pierce
Bible Pictures Come Alive Through Real Photographs
The new illustrated Bible uses on site photographs to depict biblical scenes as they appear today. It claims authentic, first hand images from Jordan River sites to Jerusalem and Hebron, Sinai, Sodom and Gomorrah, and Mount of Olives, offering photographic reality over mere illustrations. The ad notes unusually low price and easy terms through Speranen or by letter at the Eclure Magazine Bible Club, 167 Tremont Street.
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Jordan
Jesus
Jerusalem
Cana
Galilee
Jacob’s
Samaria
Mount of Olives
Abraham
Hebron
Moses
Sinai
Joseph
Sodom
Gomorrah
David
Absalom
Messiah
Speranen
Perepeety
eClure
Massachusetts trade groups eye South American delegates visit
Philadelphia officials postponed the delegation tour to Boston. South American delegates will now arrive June 15 instead of June 14, delaying planned events as trade bodies in Massachusetts show keen interest in the visit.
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Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Boston
New Trinity Court Cafe Offers Table d hote Breakfasts
The Dartmouth area cafe Trinity Court introduces table d hote breakfasts priced at 50 cents. The new venue advertises this meal deal to lure morning patrons.
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Trinity Court
Dartmouth
First 1897 Pops concert in Music Hall delights large crowd
The 1897 Pops opened with a summer atmosphere at Music Hall. Max Zach and the band received warm applause while Fred Comee organized the season's arrangements. New pieces included Delibes Le Roi s danse, Ziehrer Snowballs, selections from Wizard of the Nile, and Goldmark The Cricket on the Hearth.
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Music Hall
Beethoven
Max Zach
Fred Comee
Delibes
Ziehrer
Herbert
Goldmark
Meyer-Helmund
Brahms
John L. Gardner
Alexander Blaess
Grace Atwill
William E. Blake
Channing Rust
Fred Beebe
Frank Sears
H. C., Spaulding
Dan C. Lane
Albert C. Leland
Valhalla Debuts At Bijou To Warm Public Reception
Valhalla a new comic opera with libretto by Frank K Young and Shirley E Johnson and music by George W Currier premiered at the Bijou Theatr egt. A large audience greeted the debutants and applauded throughout. The production benefits the Red Cross Bureau and will run all week.
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Frank K. Young
Shirley E. Johnson
George W. Currier
George Currier
Secon
Winifred Hyde
Plish Plash
Miss Hyde
C. FE
Landis
Valhalla
Red Cross Bureau
Up-To-Date Minstrels at Boston College Hall
The minstrel show Wednesday evening at Boston College Hall under the Young Men's Catholic Association promises to be the liveliest yet. The principals are largely known in politics, drawing interest from the audience.
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Boston College Hall
Young Men's Catholic Association
Sevigne Bread Company Seeks Trademark on Wrapper
A Massachusetts case tests Sevigne Bread Company's claim to exclusive rights to wrap bread in paraffine paper tied with pink string. Judge Holmes previously sided with Sevigne against rivals using the same wrapper, and a current injunction case against W. F. Morang of Somerville proceeds as the company seeks to protect its label and public reputation.
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the Post
Massachusetts
Sevigne Bread Company
Court Square
Sevigne Company
Sevigne
W. F. Morang
Somerville
Knowlton
Supreme Court
Thomas Confirmed as Boston Postmaster in May Change
Henry A. Thomas was confirmed as Boston postmaster with a $250,000 bond. His first duty includes inventory and receipt for office property with inspectors and possibly Acting Postmaster Burnett. He will appoint an assistant postmaster and a cashier, to be filled by Henry S. Adams, who has held the cashier role since 1862.
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Association
Thomas A. Mullen
Quincy
Mullen
John F. Dever
M. T. Callahan
Henry Tobin
Daniel F. O’connor
Thomas J. Hurley
John H. Cullen
Galvin
Maggie McGlynn
Clover Club
M. J. Dwyer
Marcella Street
W. J. Finnegan
F. D. Magee
Ieee
Dever
T. J. Hurley
J. H. Cullen
Maria Johnson
Gwine
General Martin
Councillor Allen
Washington
Henry A. Thomas
Boston
Burnett
Thomas
Henry S. Adams
Mie
Tulips in Public Garden Echo Divine Beauty
Edward Fitzwilliam praises the Public Garden as a heavenly sight in early spring. He marvels at the tulips pansies and daisies set in green, calling the scene a blend of nature and art that reflects God’s work. He notes the statue of the city’s greatest son nearby.
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Solomon
Edward Fitzwilliam
McKinley Accepts Memorial Day Invitation to New York
The committee organizing Memorial Day exercises in New York received a telegram from President McKinley accepting the invitation to attend and participate in the ceremonies.
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New York
McKinley
Tempest Presented by Daly Company in Spectacular Boston Run
Ada Rehan stars as Miranda in Daly's four act Tempest staged in Boston. The production emphasizes elaborate scenery and music with Ariel by Percy Haswell and Prospero by George Clarke, Caliban by yrone Power, while The Magistrate steps in on Saturday.
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Hollis
Boston
Chsely
Breat
Daly
Enchanted Isle
Taubert
Arne
Purcell
Ada Behan
Miranda
Percy Haswell
George Clarke
Prospero
Yrone Power
Caliban
A Temperance Town opens at Boston Theatre despite rain
Hoyt's play A Temperance Town begins a seven night engagement at the Boston Theatre with a strong cast led by George Richards as Mink Jones Eugene Canfield as Bingo Richard Dillon as the clergyman and Gertrude Perry as Ruth. The audience in heavy rain filled the house and Fanny Davenport in repertoire will follow on May 17.
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Hoyt
Boston
The
Park Theatre
George Richards
Mink Jones
Eugene Canfield
Bingo
Richard Dillon
Gertrude Perry
Ruth
John A. Holland
John Worth
Fanny Davenport
Lottery Love at Castle Square praised for lively performance
The Tottery of Love drew strong Boston audiences at Castle Square Theatre last evening. Cast members led by Adolphus Doubledot and Captain Sam Merrimac delivered humor and charm with Nina Morris and Lizzie Morgan shining in key roles. The program included Willard Holcomb's Her Last Rehearsal and will continue with the Banker's Daughter next week.
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Castle Square
Castle Square Theatre
J. H. Gilmour
Adolphus Doubledot
Horace Lewis
Benjamin Buttercorn
Lindsay Morison
Sam Merrimac
William Humphrey
Tom Dangerous
Lizzie Morgan
Zenobia Sherramy
Boston
Doubledot
Diana
Nina Morris
Lillian Lamweence
Advanc
Willard Holcomb
Mary Sanders
Valiet
Charles Mackay
Romeo
Tony Cummings
Mansfield at Tremont in Arms and the Man and Jekyll
Richard Mansfield and company open a one week engagement at the Tremont Theatre with Shaw's Arms and the Man. Beatrice Cameron and Bertha Blanchard receive praise as Henry Jewett shines in Reina's sweetheart role. A Parisian Romance is set for the 1000th Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde performance this week and Mansfield closes Saturday night with a novel bill including parts of Arms and the Man and A Parisian Romance.
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Tremont Theatre
Richard Mansfield
George Bernard Shaw
Mr. Mansfield
Beatrice Cameron
Bertha Blanchard
Henry Jewett
Reina
Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Boston
Arms and
The
New York Garrick Theatre Stock Company
Hoyt & McKee
Beau Brummell
Prince Karl
Dr. Jekyll
Karl
Grand Composite i
Mr. E. Villard
Beaux Brummell and Prince Karl Acts Plus Jekyll Hyde
The entry lists three stage parts Beau Brummell Act III Prince Karl Act III and Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Act II. It notes multiple theatrical acts likely from a theater program or listing.
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Beau Brummell
Prince Karl
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
The Good Mr Best at Boston Museum Proves a Hit
The Boston Museum hosts the second week of The Good Mr Best by McNally. The audience size underscored its success as a near straight comedy with a strong cast and polished production.
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Boston Museum
Mr. Best
McNally
Mr. McNally
Messrs
Rich and
Harris
R. A. Roberts
Georgia Caine
John G. Sparks
Wins. Yeamans
Josie Sadler
Joseph Coyne
Julius P. Witmark
Kate Dale
Hope Ross
The Two Orphans at Columbia Theatre
Kate Claxton and Charles A. Stevenson star in The Two Orphans at the Columbia Theatre last night. The melodrama draws a large audience with Miss Claxton delivering a standout Louise and a capable supporting company. The play will run through the present week.
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Columbia Theatre
Kate Claxton
Charles A. Stevenson
Boston
Miss Claxton
Louise
Stevenson
Willard Company Returns to Boston for Two-Week Run
E. S. Willard and his company return to Boston for two weeks opening May 17 with The Rogue's Comedy. The Middleman and The Professor's Love Story will also be shown during opening week following the show’s prior Boston success.
Kellar Engagement Tickets On Sale At Hollis Street Theatre
The sale of seats for Magician Kellar opens this morning at the Hollis Street Theatre. The engagement begins next Monday with Kellar promising a new and marvellous show. Monday night May 17 marks the annual testimonial for Assistant Manager Charles J. Rich, with a large anticipated audience.
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Kellar
Hollis Street
Charles J. Rich
Keith's Theatre Delivers Strong May Show with Encore Acts
At Keith's Theatre yesterday afternoon and evening large crowds enjoyed a top flight program. Pauline Hall thrilled audiences with operatic selections and encores while Mlle Papinta dazzled with light and color dance. Miller's handbell troupe and Lilian Burkhart and Charles Dickson headlined in Dropping a Hint, a sharp dainty comedy about a bashful suitor.
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Keith
Pauline Hall
Mlle. Papinta
Miller
Royal English
Lilian Burkhart
Charles Dickson
Miss Burkhart
The Value of Health in Love and Marriage
A discussion on how illness harms marriage and memory, urging women to care for themselves. Promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription to heal female organs, ease inflammation, and aid motherhood. Claims many women became happier wives through the remedy and warns against inferior cures sold by greedy dealers. Also advertises Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a safe laxative.
Varied Talent Prevails In Local Entertainment Show
Miss Thurloe and Mr Dickson played a bashful lover with charm. Ray L Royce entertained as a witty reciter and imitator. Smith and Campbell drew laughs as sidewalk conversationalists. Morton and Revelle offered Pickings from Puck. The Judge brothers showcased acrobatics while Hampton’s dogs and cats amused all. Golden performed magic and the biograph showed Grant memorial parade views.
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Golden
New York
Grand Opera House Delivers Versatile Stage Program
The Grand Opera House stock company showcases versatility with The Guv n or a comedy of mistaken deceptions and lively vaudeville acts. Campbell and Hall garner laughs as Freddy and Macclesfield while Ly tell as Kate charms. Collins & Collins headline with other acts including De Belle of Hogan's Alley and Yaller Kid juggling. A Plain American to follow with Miss Mena Ring in a leading role.
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Mr. Campbell
Freddy
Kate
Lytell
Mr. Hall
Macclesfield
Carrie
Boston
Collins & Collins
Eva Williams
Jack Tucker
de Belle
Hogan's Alley
Messrs. Campbell & Hall
Mr. Rose
Mena Ring
Park Theatre Presents Electric Baseball Show
The Park Theatre hosts an electric baseball exhibit daily after home teams are away. The stage becomes a ball field with lit figures as players. The action is shown with electric lamps indicating movement of the ball and plays, bases, strikes, fouls, and fumbles.
Burlesque Show Crowded at Howard Atheneum in Sinbad Run
A full house at the Howard Atheneum yesterday enjoyed Sinbad the Sailor with a diverse bill. Annie Carter Alice Warren Nina Covelle and Emma Carus headline a troupe of singers dancers and specialty acts including the Rossow brothers Hope Booth and Clarice Vance in a lively variety program.
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Howard Atheneum
Sinbad the Sailor
Annie Carter
Alice Warren
Nina Covelle
Harry le Marr
Messrs
Clarice Vance
the Brownings
Colline Cole
Lyons and Herbert
Adeline Marden
Saunders and Burdell
Lizzie
Lion Training Show At Zoo Stuns With Daring Broncho
Broncho Boccaccio, famed Indian lion trainer, roared into a den of angry lions at the zoo. He held the beasts at bay with eye contact then led them to leap over his body as red lights flashed. Chiquita arrives from Chicago for weekly receptions.
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Broncho Boccaccio
Broncho
Chiquita
Chicago
East Lynne at Lothrop's Grand with Miss Rober leads
The Katherine Rober company presents East Lynne at Lothrop's Grand led by Miss Rober as Lady Isabel and Mme Vine with strong support from Franklyn Ritchie J Gordon Edwards Leonard Rowe and others. A top vaudeville bill follows featuring Lillian Perry Mamie Whiting Shepard Lottie West Symonds Bennett aerial act and more. Next week Wrou Frou stars Miss Rober with Stage Manager Snow featured Thursday.
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East Lynne
Lothrop’s
Katherine Rober
Lady Isabel
Mme. Vine
the Grand
Franklyn Ritchie
J. Gordon Edwards
Leonard Rowe
Richard Lyle
Morris McHugh
Charles N. Greene
Grace Hamilton
Josie Slater
Belle Gaffney
Una Clayton
Viola McNeill
Lillian Perry
Mamie Whiting Shepard
Lottie West Symonds
Bennett
Boston
Williard
Hale
Bert Hale
Toby Lyons
John Weber
Day
Evenng
Snow
Congress of Babies at the Zoo Next Week
The Zoo plans a special feature featuring human baby specimens for next Monday. Highlights include a tiny Japanese baby a notably large baby a baby in an incubator twin infants and a curious triplet attracting broad attention.
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Zoo
Exhibition star Rollow entertains packed Austin and Stone hall
The warm weather did not hinder crowds at Austin and Stone's Museum as Rollow and twenty Amazonian clad assistants delighted large audiences with his Bridge act. Rollow praised the week's busy schedule saying he never had such a taxing week in his career.
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Austin & Stone’s Museum
Americans
America
Coney Island
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