Pops Open Eleventh Season Led by Max Zach
The Boston Promenade Concert opened its eleventh season with Max Zach conducting the orchestra for the 568th performance. About 2000 attendees filled the hall adorned with laurel and ferns as society guests filled tables for the season. C. A. Ellis is abroad in Europe and F. R. Comee takes on management duties with an electric Promenade Concert sign at the Hamilton place entrance. Prominent attendees included Mrs. John L. Gardner, Miss Olga Gardner, and many Boston society figures.
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Boston
Hamilton Place
Tremont Street
Max Zach
Sig. de Novelles
Herr Neuendorf
Bemberg
Austria
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Cc. A. Ellis
Europe
F. R. Comee
Comee
John L. Gardner
Olga Gardner
Charles Sampson
Lawrence Horton
William F. Apthorp
William Blake
Elsie Perkins
Tom D. Barrell
W. R. Rothh
William Bennett
Curtis Guild
F. Gordon Dexter
Fay
Miss Emery
James Kidder
Arthur Richmond
Robert CC. Hooper
William Hooper
John Tilden
Clarence Hollander
Joshua Holden
George W. Cram
B.S. Hurlburt
Caroline Hall Washburn
Gpeeacer H. Higginson
William Locke
Miss Putnam
Frank Locke
Holker Abbott
Franz Kneisel
Otto Roth
Reception for Boston press at Glines Lunch Company
Last night the Glines Lunch Company hosted a reception in their new quarters at 476 and 478 Washington street for the press and Boston notables. Supper was served and the public opening is set for tomorrow with a long list of prominent guests from politics and business.
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Washington Street
Glines Lunch Company
Boston
Colonel Thomas
Colonel Billings
Edward Glines
David Felt
Knight
Judge Gregory
Sterling Elliott
Abbott Bassett
Isaac Washburn
L. Spaulding
Weather’s caprice cools Boston after brutal heat
Yesterday brought relief to Bostonians after a sweltering Sunday as a fresh east wind from the ocean dropped the temperature. May 10 marked the hottest day in twenty four years, while Buffalo enjoyed unusually cool conditions under a west wind.
Tax Reform League Open-Air Meeting in Somerville
The Boston Political and Tax Reform League holds its second open-air meeting this evening on Somerville avenue near Medford street Ed ward Doherty presides.
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Boston Political and Tax Reform League
Somerville
Somerville Avenue
Medford Street
Edward Doherty
Archer challenges Chamberlain report over Guianese club claim
Mr. Alexander Archer writes to the Post refuting a previous April 29 report headed Mr. Chamberlain. He says Guianese and West Indians met to form a club but no petition to Chamberlain was discussed. Archer accuses G Osborn Grant of placing him and others in a false light and says Grant did privately ask Chamberlain for a position in British Guiana.
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Alexander Archer
Chamberlain
Archer
Grant
British Guiana
Park Street Church Controversy Clashes With Pastor Lansing
The Rev Isaac J Lansing pastor of Park Street Congregational Church in Boston faces internal strife as deacons and council members call for his resignation amid reported tensions. Lansing declines to comment while pledging to address the issue in due time and maintain church operations.
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Isaac J. Lansing
Park Street Congregational Church
Boston
Parkhurst
General Martin
McKinley
Post
Lansing
Park Street Church
I. J. Lansing
F. B. Ingalls
Prudential Committee
Deacons
Brackett
Brewer
Mr. Lewis
Parker
Colby
Ingalls
McGuire
Church
Holmes papers show no will or public-interest items found
Philadelphia May 11. Lawyer Rotan concluded examination of H H Holmes papers after his execution. No will or provisions for Mrs Pitezel. Most papers are farewell letters to family. Remembrances to be sent to first wife and son in Gilmanton New Hampshire.
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Philadelphia
Rotan
H. H. Holmes
N. H
Church Rectory to Receive Vestry Improvements at St. Joseph’s
The rectory at St. Joseph’s Church West End housing Very Rev William Byrne V G will be expanded to add a new vestry. Construction will use space from the rectory including the hallway and adjoining rooms. The plan also allows the pastor’s residence to be moved farther back on the property.
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St. Joseph’s Church
William Byrne
V. G
Berkeley Temple Banquet Marks Seventh Berkeley Institute Event
In the vestry of Berkeley Temple last night the seventh annual banquet of the Berkeley Institute was held with guests including Rev. Charles A. Dickinson and a list of other ministers, officers, and ladies such as C. B. Mitchell James D. Ball Percy W. Brooks Edward A. Towbridge J. E. McCrake Rev R. B. Tobey Rev C H Daniels Rev Joshua Coit Rev Co H Gutterson George J. Parker Thomas Daniels Mrs Emilie Grant Wilkinson and Miss Kate J Ferguson.
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Berkeley Temple
Berkeley Institute
Charles A. Dickinson
D. D
C. B. Mitchell
James D. Ball
Percy W. Brooks
Edward A. Towbridge
J. E. McCrake
R. B. Tobey
C. H. Daniels
Emilie Grant Wilkinson
Kate J. Ferguson
Deserted infant found at Boston station
At 10 o clock last night a baby was found alone in the ladies waiting room of the Boston and Albany station. A policeman searched for the mother but she could not be found. A letter, a purse with money, and a bottle of milk were found with the infant. The baby was taken to the Orphans Home.
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Boston & Albany
Three Boys Buried In Woodlawn Cave-In
A sand bank collapse at Woodlawn in Pawtucket Rhode Island claimed the life of 5 year old Walter Whittaker and left two other boys in a precarious condition as rescuers arrived.
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Pawtucket
R. I
Woodlawn
Walter Whittaker
Village Postmaster at Park Theatre in New York Drama
The Village Postmaster at Park Theatre displays rural New Hampshire life with period costumes and scenes including a rain shower and village wedding. Cast features M A Kennedy Forrest Robinson E J Morgan Bertha Creighton Amelia Bingham Clara Lane and Lucian Bassett with nine others alternating this week. Salvini's Othello comes to the Museum Monday with The Three Guardmen replacing Saturday. Tickets go on sale today.
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Park Theatre
New York
New Hampshire
M. A. Kennedy
Forrest Robinson
E. J. Morgan
J. R. Smith
Louis Wesley
Bertha Creighton
Amelia Bingham
Mary Barden
Tremont theatre treasurer A. M. Sheehan hosts first annual benefit
One of Boston’s popular theatre treasurers, A. M. Sheehan of the Tremont, announced his first annual benefit for Monday, June 1. The attraction selected will be staged to support his charitable fund.
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Boston
A. M. Sheehan
the Tremont
Village Postmaster to Head Week of Shows at Barnet Theatre
Harriet Ford Sadie Stringham and Queenie Vassar are noted performers. The Village Postmaster will be staged each performance. Barnet presents The Merry Go Round by Harry Askin's company with new novelties honoring Mr Sheehan. A new match by Charles Denee, dedicated to Sheehan, debuts.
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Harriet Ford
Sadie Stringham
Queenie Vassar
Barnet
Harry Askin
Company of Artists
Sheehan
Tremont
Charles Denee
Prince Ananias Delights Tremont Theatre Crowd
The Bostonians revived Prince Ananias at Tremont Theatre last night with strong performances. Jerome Sykes filled in for La Fontaine, Eugene Cowles impressed as George La Grabbe, and George Frothingham stood out as King Boniface. Jessie Bartlett Davis and Helen Bertram drew praise, with brief mentions of Louis Biron and Kill Joy. The run continues through Thursday before A War Time Wedding debuts in the city.
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Bostonians
Tremont Theatre
Prince Ananias
Mr. Barnabee
la Fontaine
Jerome Sykes
Eugene Cowles
George la Grabbe
George Frothingham
King Boniface
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Idalla
Helen Bertram
Ninette
W. H. Macdonald
Louis Biron
Harry Dale
Kill Joy
Sporting Duchess at Hollis Street Theatre Drives Strong Weekend Attendance
The Hollis Street Theatre enters its third week of The Sporting Duchess with high audience appeal. The show features a famed racing scene and regimental ball with lavish costumes, drawing Boston favorites including Agnes Booth in the role of the Duchess of Milford.
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Hollis Street
New York
Boston
Agnes Booth
Milford
Hollis Theatre
Isaac B. Rich
Shore Acres third week opens with Herne in Boston
The Boston Theatre hosts the third week of Shore Acres with Mr. Herne as Nat Berry. Audiences filled the large auditorium laughing and crying at sections like the lighthouse brothers and the Liddy Ann storm scene. The run proves among his most popular in this city and box office returns show strong demand for his stay.
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Shore Acres
Boston Theatre
Mr. Herne
Nat Berry
Liddy Ann
Carmen at Castle Square Theatre Captivates Audiences Again
Carmen returns to Castle Square Theatre drawing strong crowds and renewed debate over performances and casting. The opera has dominated discussion for two seasons with many readers recalling past versions and comparing singers of key roles.
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Castle Squarbe
Castle Square Theatre
On Erin's Shores at Columbia Theatre Bridges Irish Setting
Last week of the Columbia Theatre run features On Erin's Shores. The drama offers new complications with several murder attempts and clever plotting. Edmund Moroney as Melvern the villain receives mixed notes while James Reagan and Nita Sykes deliver strong performances. Scenic effects please audiences as the cast earns applause.
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Columbia
Erin's Shores
Ireland
Edmund Moroney
Robert Melvern
James Reagan
Larry O'Dea
M. A. Alsop
W. D. Stone
Nita Sykes
Olive Gordon
Annie Gonzalez
Kellar's Closing Week At Museum En Terd
Kellar continues a two week engagement at the Museum with new feats the Mahatma marvel known as Oh! and a hypnotic display called the Mystery of L Hassa The Blue Room and Mme Kellar's Karmos stay from last week A testimonial will be given to treasurer T B Lothian and general superintendent John Q Adams after Saturday night performances.
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Kellar
Museum
L’hassa
Mme. Kellar
Karmos
T. B. Lothian
John Q. Adams
Eset Lar
Mirs
Mahatma Marvel
Alexander Salvini
Lost Paradise shines in Boston debut at Grand Opera
Crowded Grand Opera housed The Lost Paradise and a Vernona Jarbeau company. James Horne impressed as Reuben Warner while May Hosmer and Leona Blend received praise. Jarbeau drew the peak vaudeville-portion applause with songs and imitations. Hayden the baritone and Nordheim the wire walker also impressed.
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Grand Opera
Vernona Jarbeau
Boston
James Horne
Reuben Warner
May Hosmer
Katherine Knowlton
Leona Blend
Nellie Willard
Thomas J. Keogh
Philip Robson
Joseph Walsh
Coster
Chevalier
Ola Hayden
Baldwin
Daly
Nordheim
Hayden
Hetherton
Doan's Kidney Pills Featured In Backache Cure Ad
A Boston advertisement claims Doan's Kidney Pills cure backache by addressing kidney issues. It cites a Malden resident, Mr Hannawell, and his wife Mrs Hannawell, detailing improved function and ease after use. Pills sold 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. as sole U.S. agents. mention of ongoing stage entertainment adds context.
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Dean
Boston
R. F. BR. Hannawell
Warren Street
Malden
Bo Doi
Linden Avenue
Doan
Mr. Hannawell
Gehrge Sisters Duplicate Hit in Encore Instru Interlude
The Badours offered a pleasing instrumental interlude while the Gehrge sisters replicated their prior week’s success.
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Badours
Amann Stars In Varied Stage Program At Evening Show
Amann presented two impersonations Washington and Harrison with Fitzsibbon providing comic piano interludes. Black Patti earned loud applause with encores while Della Rocca performed new solos and a Yankee Doodle transcription. Natus Bernards Bernard Sam and De Bessell highlighted a diverse bill of singing, juggling, acrobatics and novelty acts across an evening of varied entertainment.
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Amann
Washington
Harrison
Fitzgibbon
Lohengrin
America
Black Patti
Verdi
DeKoven
Maggie
Suanee
Della Rocca
Joseph Natus
Hoyt
Sam Bernard
de Bessell
Tatali
Abachi
Sa Vans
Frank Whitman
Ishams Octoroons at Howard Atheneum Draws Full House
This week at the Howard Atheneum the Isham companys Octoroons plays to full houses in afternoon and evening shows. The program features Mamie Flower and Fred J. Piper with a strong supporting cast including Hyer sisters Brown and May, Mallory brothers, the Octoroon Quartet, Shorty May, Shippie and Johnson, and many others in singing dancing and specialty acts.
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Howard Atheneum
Isham
Mamie Flower
Fred J. Piper
Miss Flower
Miss Wilkes
Miss Hyer
Miss Davis
Miss Roberts
Howard's Own
George and
Della Dunbar
Professor Schlam
Paper Queen
Carrie Monroe
Lillian Jerome
Cogan and Bacon
Black Mario
John Mee- Vicker
Kamochi
Bob Tirrell
Pianka Wild Lions Exhibition At Austin & Stone's Museum
Mile Gertrude Pianka thrilled a large Austin crowd with her Caffarian lions Nero Nellie and Spitfire performing feats in the lecture hall. Spitfire tested the crowd and trainer but Pianka kept control as the exhibition grew with other acts and artistic displays.
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Mile
Gertrude Pianka
Austin & Stone
Mlle
Pianka
Nero
Nellie
Rex
Spitfire
Kete Koon
Mishimura
Will
Remodeling. RE Owners. Consu Warnateel Change
Fragmentary notes describe remodeling plans and complaints from property owners. Reference is made to Woodbury street and a garage space. No clear dates or outcomes are stated.
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Warnateel
Woodbury
Tion Gare St
Burlesque Review at Palace Theatre Promises Lively Show
The Ladies' Club led by Leon and Everett stage afternoon and evening receptions at the Palace Theatre this week presenting two comedy burlesques The Widow's Husband and The Count's Venture. The program features strong vaudeville acts including Marion and Burgess acrobatics Standfield singing Standfield Stewart bird dog Irish sketch Sheerans and Emmett duo with dancing and character sketches.
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Leon and
Everett
Palace Theatre
Miss Standfield
Marion
Burgess
Standfield
Stewart
Leon
the Sheerans
Chip
Blach
Lillian McNeil
Bob
Kittie Emmett
Trilby Burlesque At Lyceum Opens Rentz-Santley Show
The Lyceum Theatre featured Trilby in a burlesque The Twill Be Club as the Rentz-Santley company opened. Maude D Arcy staged it with Springarlie a hypnotic Leslie wore a whiskered look. Lot tie Elliott dazzled as Little William and Robin.
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Trilby
Lyceum
Rentz-Santley Company
Maude D’arcy
Springarlie
Joseph A. Leslie
Lottie Elliott
Little William
Collins
Fisher and Crowell
Leslie and Tenley
Carrie Scott
van Leer
Barton
Robin Hood, Jr
Robin Hood
Miss Elliott
Robin
Nickelodeon Week Showcases Variety Amid Endless Delights
The resort stages a full week of new acts and attractions including Captain Sidney Herman and his dog Duke, female athletes, the serpent queen, alligator school by Professor Perkins, the leopard boy, sword-walking wonders, and daily theatre with minstrels and specialty artists from morning to night.
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Sidney Herman
Coney Island
Duke
Gus
O. S. Perkins
School of Alligators
South Sea Island
Irish village mirth at Wonderland attracts large crowd
The genuine Irish village spectacle drew a large audience at Wonderland 11 Tremont Row yesterday. Performers included Mlle Lulu May the magnetic girl Delevanti the Japanese juggler and the Turkish whirlwind sword dancers with various illusions creating an attractive mysterious program.
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Wonderland
Tremont Row
Mlle
Lulu May
Delevanti
Tremont Theater Close of 7th Regular Season
Last week of Bostonian Tremont season features Victor Herbert's Prince of Siam on Tue and Wed evenings at 8. Wed matinee final. Sat plans include Robin Hood and two other shows. Also premier of A War Time Wedding by Dazey and Weil.
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Tremont
Eve
Victor Herbert
Prince Ananias
Boston
C. T. Dazey
O. Weil
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