Democrats Planning a Lively Massachusetts Campaign
Massachusetts Democrats optimism grows for a vigorous campaign with gubernatorial and congressional clashes expected to rise. Hamlin and Gaston vie for Governor while Boston leaders anticipate strong local delegations. McNary and Quincy loom in state leadership with ward-level efforts boosting party enthusiasm across cities.
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Massachusetts
Washington
Colonel Goetting
Republican State Committee
Reynolds
Charles §. Hamlin
Treasury
Cleveland
Boston Teadhers
Colonel Gaston
Mr. Hamlin
Hamlin
Boston
Gaston
Hamlinnen
Framlin
Post
King
Russell
W. T. A. Fitzgerald
Frank
Quincy
McNary
State Committee
Congress
Naphen
Collins
Democratic League
New England
Sozodont Tooth Powder Ad in 19th Century Sale Pitch
Good for Bad Teeth Not Bad for Good Teeth. Into every bottle of SOZODONT has been poured years of experience in making high grade toilet articles. We pledge purity with chemist analyses. Sold everywhere or by mail for 25c. Tooth Powder 25c Large. Ragetd and Powder 75c. Refuse substitutes. Hall & Ruceel New York.
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Hall & Ruceel
New York
What would Morgan do to Boston transit plan
Letter to the Post questions a proposed Washington street subway plan and the 20 year lease to the Elevated at 4 7-8 percent rent. It argues the city should not concede more to the company, cites Toronto contracts, and urges keeping the 20 year term at 4 7-8 percent as fair. It contrasts private Morgan style control with public ownership and supports Mayor Collins Crane Board of Trade and Franchise League.
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Board of Trade
Public Franchise League
Washington Street
Elevated
Associated Board of Trade
Greater Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
Toronto
America
United States
J. Pierpont Morgan
Morgan
Greater
J. P. Morgan
Collins
Crane
Franchise League
Frank. Parsons
National Public Ownership , Ague
The New Yorkers at Museum Opened Season
The Museum opens the dramatic year with The New Yorkers a two hour and a half musical comedy. Dan Daly fails to shine amid a cast of clever players while Miss Neva Harrison and Miss Ray Scott earn encores. The piece is clean in tone but dreary with little story and strong effort from the performers.
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Glen MacDonough
MacDonough
Hall of Fame
Joseph Jefferson
Truondon
Herald Square
Broadway
Bowery
East Side
Dan Daly
Daly
Daniel
Tessie Mooney
Honolulu
William Cameron
Tessie
Mr. Daly
George Schiller
Pudze
Rose Beaumont
Idalene Cotton
Fougere
George A. Schiller
William Gould
Harry Brown
Ludwig Englander
Arthur Weld
Paul Schindler
Will Marion Cook
George W. Hobart
Edward H. Crosby
Neva Harrison
Ray Scott
Claude
Mr. del la Barre
le Renard
Ethel Brandon
Helene D’armont
Katherine Vincent
Arthur Cogliser
George
Rights to Question Legislators in Ward 22
A reader from Ward 22 asks if constituents may freely express opinions about a representative’s votes and official actions. He seeks guidance on whether citizens must remain silent or may choices determine their fate, noting a Boston context and a May date.
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General Court
Ward 21
House
Boston
Ww. J
Sunshine Club Vaudeville Marks First Anniversary Show
Seventeen girls aged 16 to 18 presented a high class vaudeville event at the Industrial School building in North End to celebrate the Sunshine Club anniversary. The standout was 14 year old Pauline Weiss whose piano and singing impressed the audience along with a feature titled Red White and Blue flag.
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Industrial School
North Bennet Street
North End
Sunshine Club
Pauline Weiss
Superior Court Sentences Report On Larceny And Breakings
In yesterday's Superior Court, Richard Morgan was sent to the Reformatory for looting. John James and Arthur Grant received two years each at the House of Correction for committing an unlawful act. Additional sentences include William Bell for breaking and entering to the Reformatory, Dominick Seccialo one year at the House of Correction for keeping a house of questionable character, James Martin breaking and entering 18 months, Joseph Armstrong breaking and entering two years, Ida Garland common night walker four months, Maud Merrill the same offence one year at Sherborn, and George Paker breaking and entering 18 months.
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Richard Morgan
Reformatory
John James
Arthur Grant
House of Correction
William Bell
Dominick Seccialo
James Martin
Joseph Armstrong
Ida Garland
Maud Merrill
Sherborn
George Paker
Robin Hood at the Boston Theatre Receives Warm Applause
The Bostonians staged Robin Hood by Harry B. Smith and Reginald De Koven before a large musical audience that warmly applauded. Grace Van Studdiford impressed as Maid Marian with a superior coloratura voice and stage presence, while new performers Belle Harper Adele Rafter and Miss Bartlett drew favorable notices. The cast, led by Mr Barnabee and conducted by Mr Bradley, delivered a superb production with strong ensemble singing and lavish mounting for a limited engagement likely to be a success.
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Boston Theatre
Robin Hood
Harry B. Smith
Reginald de Koven
Bostonians
Grace van Studdiford
Miss Studdiford
Barnabee
Frank Rushworth
Messrs. MacDonald
Hinckley
Frothingham
Fitzgerald
Bradley
Two Little Vagrants Returns to Grand Opera House
Edward C. White stages the scenic drama Two Little Vagrants at the Grand Opera House closing week audience presence boosts revival appeal. The familiar story, delivered by a strong cast, preserves the play’s enduring attraction after a long run here.
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Grand
Grand Opera House
Edward C. White
Bowdoin Square brings Alone in London to Bowdoin stage
The Bowdoin Square Theatre staged Alone in London to crowded matinees and evening crowds. Loraine eux leads the company as Annie Mead, with Bert Lytell as John Biddlecomb and Carl Fey as Radcliffe delivering strong performances. The cast includes Virginia Thornton, Florence Hale, Harriet Rich, and Corinne Cantwell in major roles. A comedy sketch The Giddy Girl and London bridge and sluice scenes are noted as well mounted. Next week Romeo and Juliet with Dreux and Hunt as Juliet. art photo souvenir for coupon-seat patrons.
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London
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Loraine Eux
Annie Meadows
Bert Lytell
John Biddlecomb
Carl Fey
Radcliffe
D. Deniean
Mr. Barnaby
Gilmore Hammond Andalter Barnaby
Lawrence Merton
Johnson
E. R. Philips
Jenkinson
Frank Anderson
D. L. Gaylord
James Lovering
Frank Marr
Robert Lamson
Virginia Thornton
Florence Hale
Henriette Rich
Corinne Cantwell
Harry’ Marr
Romeo and Juliet
Miss Dreux
Miss Hunt
Juliet
Ingomar at Castle Square Theatre in a Stirring Foretaste
The Castle Square Theatre company presented Ingomar with a strong cast led by Hallett Thompson as the barbarian who loves Parthenia. James L. Seeley as Timarch of Massilia and Robert Elliot as Polydor received praise, with Lavinia Shannon charming as Parthenia. Adea and Theano were well received, and The Butterflies awaits next week.
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Tne
Castle Square Theatre _company
James L. Seeley
Timarch
Massilia
Robert Elliot
Polydor
John T. Craven
Myron
Charles Mackay
Alastor
Parthenia
Lavinia Shannon
Jennie Kendrick
Adea
Alexia Durant
Theano
Ingomar
Henry Guy Carleton
Prince of Pilsen to Debut at Tremont Theatre Tuesday
Tremont Theatre will launch the stage career of the Prince of Pilsen in Pixley Luders musical comedy. The mig. Soke will occupy the Tremont stage all week as preparations wrap up for the first performance. An orchestra of 12 musicians will be directed by Luders with Pixley present. seat sales open this morning.
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Prince of Pilsen
Pixley- Luders
Tremont Theatre
Mig. Soke
Tremont
Luders
Pixley
Defender of the Opera at Columbia Theatre
The Columbia Theatre devotes mornings noon and night to rehearsals for A H Chamberlyn's The Defender a lavish operatic extravaganza by Allen Lowe and Charles Dennee Frank Smithson from the New York Theatre heads the production with a premier cast led by Alexander Clark Charles Dickson Harry Davenport and others with Irene Perry Paula wards Sandor Miliken Edith Eldridge Mary Kelso Grace Spencer Jessie Thompson Amy Ashmore and more in supporting roles George Towle and the momentous composer oversee the music
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Columbia Theatre
A. H. Chamberlyn
the Defender
Allen Lowe
Charles Dennee
Frank Smithson
New York Theatre
Chamberlyn
Alexander Clark
Charles Dickson
Harry Davenport
Richie Ling
Gilbert Clayton
Harry Braham
Gordon Tomkins
George E. Martin
Irene Perry
Paulawards
Sandor Miliken
Edith
Eldridge
Mary Kelso
Grace Spencer
Jessie Thompson
Amy Ashmore
George Towle
Momens
Colonial Theatre Hosts The Strollers Musical Comedy
A large audience enjoyed The Strollers at the Colonial Theatre last evening. The merry musical comedy pleases with a light catchy score and a capable cast including Marie George D L Don John Henshaw and Josie De Witt. Matinees are planned for Wednesday and Saturday.
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Marie George
D. L. Don
John Henshaw
Josie de Witt
Anna Held at Hollis Street in The Little Duchess
Anna Held began the third week of her Hollis Street engagement last evening with The Little Duchess. Audiences enjoyed the costume and scenery. A matinee is planned Saturday and the engagement has been extended through May 24.
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Anna Held
Hollis
Bostock's Animal Arena At Tremont Street Review
Bostock's Trained Animal Arena draws a large fashionable audience for matinee and evening shows. Highlights include Mme Gertrude Pianka The Lady of Lions and five lions, plus Miller's elephant and Morelli's jaguars. The bill also features Ping-Pong and other acts. A concluding run through May will support local charities and a St. Pierre relief effort in Martinique.
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Boston
Bostock
Tremont Street
eAge
Kighter
Mme
Gertrude Charlotte Pianka
Charles ‘Miller
Mme. Morelli
Herman Weedon
Beaux and Belles Octet Lead Boston Hall Program
Yesterday's entertainment at Boston Music Hall featured the Beaux and Belles Octet as the leading attraction. Four ex— not fully readable but the octet topped the program with merit.
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Boston Music Hall
Diverse Vaudeville Show Delights Boston Audience
An octet of performers including Miss Garner L'Estelle Claytone Marion and Messrs Mason Gilroy Monroe Tellier dazzled with song and dance. Acts ranged from blacksmith parlor transforms to canine tricks and sharp shooting while Barry and Halvers and others drew laughs and praise. The Biograph pictures and Labrador views complemented a top tier program produced by Manager Keith.
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Garner
L’estelle
Claytone
Marion
Mason
Gilroy
Monroe
Tellier
Beaux
Magnolia
Staley
Birbecki
Boston Music Hall
Bert Howard
Leona Bland
Mitchell
Marron
Barry
Halvers
Ethel Robinson
May Irwin
Thomas Nast, Jr
Reed
Bull Terriers
Keith
Keiths Theatre Presents A Scene in the Orient Vaudeville
Keiths Theatre showcases A Scene in the Orient at waning featuring Prince Abbas Ben Cemar and Princess Lalla Torquia in an interior Persiadream set with color light effects. The act blends a whirling dervish performance with exotic costumes, complemented by Meville, Stetson, Willis Sweatnam, Leon and Adeline, and Tandson and Namon in juggling and bicycle routines. the 10 hour program promises variety and high production values.
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Keith
Orient
America
Lalla Torquia
Keith's
Meville
Stetson
Willis Sweatnam
Cork
Leon
Adeline
Nnson
Namon
Genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet Ad Claim Box Line
An old advertisement copy stresses that the name W. Grove must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets, promoted as the remedy that cures a cold in one day, priced at 25 cents.
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W. Grove
Howard Atheneum Variety Program at the Howard
The bill headed by Edmond Hayes and company features A Wise Guy with Hayes supported by Adele Palmer John C. Davis and Charles Trainor. The Granatho sisters perform an acrobatic act, J Bernard Dyllyn sings, The Diamond Palace by Burke brothers, Radford and Winchester juggling, Ida Russell and others. The burlesque Nana or the Blonde Venus adds a final extravaganza.
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Old Howard
Edmond Hayes
Howard
Boston
Granatho Sisters
J. Bernard Dyllyn
Man With
Diamond Palace
Burke Brothers
Radford and Winchester
Thomas and Watson
Ida Russell
Hayes and Bileen
Roland and
Smith
Winifred Stewart
John J. Harrington
Thomas A. Russell
Kamochi
Payne Sisters
Fae
Nana
Venus
Pixley
Luders
Austin & Stone's hosts refined music by US Ladies' Band
The United States Ladies' Band under Helen May Butler performed at Austin & Stone's, after triumphs at the Charleston Exposition. A 20 member female ensemble with seven soloists, their uniforms echoed Imperial Guard flair. Vaudeville acts included Leonard and Fulton, the Maxwell troupe, Robie Radcliffe, the Forsythe sisters, Arthur Carleton, and others.
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Austin & Stone
United States
Helen May Butler
Charleston Exposition
Miss Butler
Imperial Guard Band
France
Leonard and
Fulton
Maxwell Troune
Robbie Radcliffe
Forsythe
Arthur Carleton
Ada
Kennedy Butter Thin Biscuit Ad Endures Sixty Years
An advertisement touts Kennedy Butter Thin Biscuit as the best baker for sixty years. It notes Kennedy Biscuit Works produces the biscuits and that they are sold in the In-er-seal Patent Package.
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Kennedy
Kennedy Biscuit Works
Notable Names in a Local Legal Notices List
Henry and Jessie Terry Ozar and Delmo the great Kinsners Brown and Hawkins Harold Hughman Princeton sisters Ed ward Glennie Sheridan and Forest Charles Frederick Sennett brothers and William Bernard form a readable roster of local figures appearing in the fragmentary notice.
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Henry
Jessie Terry
Ozar
Delmo
Brown
Weber's Parisian Widows at Lyceum Theatre Impresses
The Lyceum Theatre presents Weber's Parisian Widows during a popular week, drawing two large crowds for a return engagement after their last visit. Led by Mildred Murray, the company features Jordan and Welch, the Garrity sisters, Mlle Adelle, and Nelson and Milledge. The burlesque Encampment at West Point and the lively comedy are highlighted by strong performances and encores.
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Weber
Mildred Murray
Jordan and
Welch
Garrity Sisters
Mlle
Adelle
Nelson and Milledge
Charles Falke
Charles Lilian
West Point
Messrs
Nelson
Elch
Nickeloeon Manager Walker Presents Exciting Week Programme
Nickelodeon manager Walker presents a popular week program with large crowds filling the house until closing yesterday. English Jack the frog eater is a principal feature, eating live frogs and turning into a human pin cushion with hundreds of pins. Smith and Simpson's Southern Specialty Company surpass last week, with many new features including a back and wing dancing contest for a gold medal won by Ashley Roberts. Mme Parnaud performs strength feats while Professor Lynch offers clever pantomime shadowgraphs. Lady sparrers showcase self defense. Swift and Zola's female minstrels and Clarke and Halli vaudeville provide hourly shows. Friday hosts amateur talents as well.
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Walker
English Jack
Smith and Simpson
Southern Specialty Company
Ashley Roberts
Mme. Parnaud
Professor Lynch
Sparrers
Swift
Zola
Gertie Zola
Herbert Swift
Tambo
Rob Cook
Bones
Clarke and
Benefit performance for Boston Museum staff hosts Daly show
On Monday evening May 19 a benefit performance of Dan Daly in the New Yorkers at the Boston Museum will aid the box office and advertising department staff. The yearly event features a first class attraction and aims to be a big success for ticket agents James R. Keene and Frank Cauly and advertising staff Louis Burkhardt, Michael Wogan, and Daniel Sutton, who are popular among friends and expected to draw a large audience.
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Dan Daly
Boston Museum
James R. Keene
Frank Cauly
Louis Burkhardt
Michael Wogan
Daniel Sutton
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al Lawson
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Henry W. Savage
Pixley and
Isaac B. Rich
Anna
Columbia
Symphony Hall
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Animal Arena
Opera House
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Hamilton Place
Winter St
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Howard & Bland
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the Three de Aces
Barry & Halvers
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