William Gillette Returns to Sherlock Holmes in Boston
William Gillette was welcomed back to the stage at Hollis Street Theatre with enthusiastic recall of curtain calls. The revival of Sherlock Holmes impressed as he appeared fully in the role, supported by a strong company under Charles Frohman, with Louise Rutter and J. E. Miltern delivering standout performances. Next week Gillette plans another famous play.
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William Gillette
Hollis Street
Charles Frohman
Gillette
Boston
Mr. Gillette
Sherlock Holmes
Conan Doyle
Moriarty
Holmes
Sherlock J Holmes
J. E. Miltern
Louise Rutter
Alice Faulkner
Clifford Bruce
Dr. Watson
John F. Hines
Billy
Page
William Riley Hatch
Marion Abbott
Mrs. Larrabee
A. Romaine Callendar
Frank Andrews
Griffith Evans
Albert Parker
Franklin Wallace
Edward Lindsley
Margaret Greene
Josephine Brown
Nellie Robinson
Chinatown Trunk Mystery Returns to Grand Opera House
The Chinatown Trunk Mystery played a return engagement at the Grand Opera House in Boston last night with Blanche Rice starring. The audience praised Rice and the supporting cast, which mirrored the previous run, delivering a smooth and swift performance. The program will feature a new play, The Port of Missing Men.
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Grand Opera House
Boston
Blanche Rice
Lew Fields's The Summer Widowers at Shubert Boston
Lew Fields's show The Summer Widowers at the Shubert Theatre in Boston delights with lively dancing and singing. The cast includes Willis Sweatnam Ada Lewis Irene Franklin Vernon Castle Daisy Dumont and Miss Dovey among others as a varied lineup of comic and musical sketches. The revue aims to amuse rather than tax minds and will run for two weeks with bright music appealing to a broad audience.
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Lew Fields
Shubert
Boston
Mr. Fields
Willis P. Sweatnam
Irene Franklin
Miss Franklin
Vernon Castle
Daisy Dumont
Will Archer
Helen Wayes
Eugene O'Rourke
Fritz Williams
Martland Davies
Paul Nicholson
Alice Dovey
Electric Girl Delights Audiences at Austin & Stone's Museum
The electric girl wowed yesterday's curio hall show, handling live wires and giving electric handshakes. Stunts by Morris Prosperi in a barrel of water and Professor Brown's walking act drew crowds, along with Mile Lynch the Simians and other acts. Muldoon's Picnic revival packed the theatre, with the Murphys, Frank Walsh, Ida Campbell and Dolly Clifford in key roles. May Cripps sang, De Rose performed a female impersonation, and other numbers by Slack, Jennie DeHaan, and Larkin and Daly accompanied new pictures shown.
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Curio Hall
Austin & Stone's Museum
Morris Prosperi
Professor Brown
Mile
Lynch
the Simians
Muldoon
the Murphys
Frank Walsh
Ida Campbell
Dolly Clifford
May Cripps
de Rose
Slack
Harmonica King
Jennie DeHaan
Larkin
Daly
Arcadians Ends Boston Run as The Old Town Comes
The Arcadians will finish its Boston engagement with a Nov. 12 final performance after weeks of popular acclaim. Despite strong bids to extend the run, engagements elsewhere forced the farewell next week. The next attraction will be The Old Town led by Montgomery and Stone.
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Boston
Old Town
Montgomery and Stone
English Entertainers Percy French and Dr Houston Collisson in Boston
English entertainers Mr. Percy French and Dr. Houston Collisson from London bring humor and music to Jordan Hall in Boston. French, a noted humorist and songwriter, and Collisson, a pianist and commentator, perform with manager Mr. R A Barnet. They arrived in Boston a few days ago and will face a Nov 2 recital, with the Mayor of Boston expected to attend.
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Percy French
Houston Collisson
London Society
Boston
Jordan Hall
London
Collisson
Grave
Gay
British Isles
R. A. Barnet
St. Botolph
Algonquin
Hunt Charms Boston Vaudeville at Keith's With Love Under Difficulties
Charlotte Hunt headlined at Keith's Boston in Love Under Difficulties a short play showing her poise and talent. Florence Hale and James Horne supported. Lasky presented On the House Top a lively musical comedy segment to good reception. Other acts included Pat Rooney Marion Bent Dolly Connoly Percy Wenrich and the Avon Comedy Four with gymnastics by the Four Onetti Sisters and dance numbers by Williams Segal and Cycling Brunettes.
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Charlotte Hunt
Boston
Keith
Miss Hunt
the Majestic
Florence Hale
James Horne
Jesse Lasky
Knute Erickson
Pat Rooney
Marion Bent
Metropolitan Life
Dolly Connoly
Percy Wenrich
Onetti
Williams and Segal
Tremont Theatre to Give 50th Performance of The Fortune Hunter
The Tremont Theatre in Boston will stage the fiftieth performance of The Fortune Hunter tonight. John Barrymore and the original New York cast continue to win favor for this rural comedy, described as the season’s big success with Barrymore and Mary Ryan headlining the cast.
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Tremont Theatre
Boston
John Barrymore
New York
Mary Ryan
Castle Square Theatre Debuts The Servant in the House
The Castle Square Theatre presented The Servant in the House by Charlies Rann Kennedy with strong ensemble work. Craig shines as Mansor in oriental robes, Hassell’s Drainman and Mary Young’s youthful daughter receive sincere portrayals, while Meek excels as the Bishop of Lancashire. Next week Craig stages Richard III at Castle Square.
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Castle Square
Charlies Rann Kennedy
Craig
Manson
Mr. Craig
George Hassell
Mary Young
Donald Meek
Lancashire
Walter Walker
al Roberts
Marie Curtis
Bowdoin Square Theatre Offers Progressive Vaudeville Show
Bowdoin Square Theatre patrons enjoyed a progressive vaudeville program headlined by Watermelon Trust with Coates Grundy and the girls. Juvenile Four, Plunkett and Ritter, Burdett brothers, Mae Kessler, Harry Mantell and Ali Pasha drew praise for singing, dancing, comedy, and selections as the evening pleased all.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Watermelon Trust
Coates
Grundy
Plunkett
Ritter
Burdett Brothers
Mae Kessler
Harry Mantell
Ali Pasha
Scenic Temple Concert Delights Opera Fans With Stars
Music lovers enjoyed a rare Scenic Temple program featuring The Greders formerly of the Metropolitan Opera Company singing operatic selections. Jack Symonds delivered a witty monologue and fresh parodies. Gertie LeClair impressed with singing and dancing, while Fred Pearsel offered illustrated songs. The evening included educational yet humorous and poignant motion pictures.
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Scenic Temple
the Greders
Metropolitan Operaompany
Jack Symonds
Gertie LeClair
Fred Pearsel
Majestic Theatre Hosts The Chocolate Soldier Premiere
Boston audiences fill the Majestic Theatre as The Chocolate Soldier continues. New prima donna Rena Vivienne shines as the Bulgarian maid with vivacity and good judgment. Supporting cast including Thomas Farley Gene Luneska Mildred Rogers and Thomas Boyle delivers solid performances.
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Majestic Theatre
Boston
Rena Vivienne
the Tremont
Mildred Rogers
Thomas Boyle
Spectacular Boston run of The Speckled Band at Boston Theatre
Boston audiences flock to see The Speckled Band a melodrama praised for thrilling stage presence. Sidwin Stevens Irene Fenwick Ben Field and a strong company deliver a balanced performance as the familiar story unfolds on stage. The engagement is noted as temporary.
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Boston
Mr. Sidwin Stevens
Irene Fenwick
Ben Field
Charles Millward
Ivo Dawson
John Findlay
Floward Burlesque Show Delights With Tenley and Star Cast
Elmer Tenley billed as the best ever burlesque comedian led a strong Floward lineup yesterday featuring The Pennant Winners. Eleanor Revere Mae Yuir and others plus acts by the Hanlons Collins Sherry McGarry McGarry and many more provided witty numbers and dazzling specialty acts. The Eagle and the Girl and Margar et Ryan as Eagle Girl drew rare raves as the bill delivered continuous laughs and top entertainment.
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Elmer Tenley
Floward
Harum Scarum
Mr. Tenley
Eleanor Revere
Mae Yuir
Hanlons
Collins
Sherry
McGarry
Nan Carr
Mildred Fletcher
Pearl Irving
Kathryn Carr
Kitty Hess
Margaret Ryan
Lew Hawkin
Angels
Titans
Golden
Lignell Brothers
Driscoll
Perry
Hughes Brothers
Waldron's Casino presents Beauty Trust company this week
Waldron's Casino features the Beauty Trust company with clever comedians and many stage beauties who sing and dance. The two act skit A Beer Combine stars Charles O Rice Fred M Cady and Ethel Kirk who also delivers popular soprano numbers. Other principals include William Hannon William Petrie William Cogan B C Adams Bert Lamb Fannie Vedder Stella Raymond and Ethel La Vere. Specialties include Fannie Vedder with Lamb and Adams in a dancing act the Tuxedo Comedy Four a singing and character quartet William Cogan eccentric roller skater and Miss Ethel Kirk soprano. The Dawn of Peace finale drew curtain calls.
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Waldron
Casino
Beauty Trust Company
Charles O. Rice
Fred M. Cady
Ethel Kirk
William Hannon
William Petrie
William Cogan
B. C. Adams
Bert Lamb
Fannie Vedder
Stella Raymond
Ethel la Vere
Lamb
Adams
Follies of the Day opens at Columbia Theatre with The Garden of Girls
Berney Gerard presents a bright musical revue at the Columbia Theatre. The Garden of Girls features a 50 plus cast led by Gertrude Hayes and Louie Dacre, with Sam Hearn, Joe Barton, Lew Reynolds and Billie Chase drawing strong applause. Dancing Bricktops delight audiences. Wednesday hosts a wrestling challenge and Friday showcases amateur performers.
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Berney Gerard
Loth
Sam Hearn
Joe Barton
Lew Reynolds
Billie Chase
Walter Willoughby
Stanley Earp
Buffalo
Gaiety Theatre Presents The Rollicking Girlies Show
Rentz-Santley company at the Gaiety offers a two act musical style with no olio. Jimmie Connors and Clarence Wilbur as Harum and Searum Fright provide comedy. Several strong musical numbers, a well drilled chorus, handsome costumes, adequate scenery, and little horseplay mark the relief from burlesque.
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Rentz-Santley Company
Gaiety
Jimmie Connors
Clarence Wilbur
Harum
Searum
Orpheum Vaudeville Features Aquatic Duo in Boston
The Orpheum last night showcased La Sirene and La Divia Venus in an aquatic act praised for skill and beauty. Also on the bill Harry Brown and company performed a strong comedy sketch The Bargain Counter Fiend. The Post Season Series pictures featuring Philadelphia Americans and Chicago Nationals drew solid audience reaction.
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Orpheum
Boston
Harry, Brown and Company
Philadelphia American
Chicago National Baseball
Globe Theatre Brings Bigger, Warmer Welcome for The Family
The Globe Theatre third week of The Family opened last night with larger attendance than before and clear demonstrations of approval. The homey but well acted New England drama pleases, with Sam Edwards Julie Herne John Westley Mabel Bert Thomas Meighan and others delivering satisfying impersonations.
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Globe Theatre
New England
Sam Edwards
Julie Herne
John Westley
Mabel Bert
Thomas Meighan
PARK THEATRE Seven Days Stable Hit Draws Praise
The Seven Days farce at Park Theatre receives wide approval for its wholesome humor and lively stagecraft. The cast includes Albert Brown Hope Latham Florence Reed Georgia O Ramey Lucille La Verne Carl Eckstrom Allan Pollock Jay Wilson and IF M Butler delivering an entertaining ensemble performance.
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Albert Brown
Hope Latham
Florence Reed
Georgia O’ramey
Lucille la Verne
Carl Eckstrom
Allan Pollock
Jay Wilson
IF. C. Butler
Robberies Not Told O'Meara
Mayor Fitzgerald and Police Commissioner OMeara exchanged letters over the complaint by Captain Freemont of the Charlestown navy yard about two sailors who were assaulted and robbed near the yard last month. The commissioner reported delays in learning of the incidents and emphasized handling police business within the department.
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Fitzgerald
O'Meara
Freemont
Charlestown Navy Yard
Navy Yard
Old Time Games in Honor of Hallowe'en at Waverley House
Mrs. Catherine Hamilton hosts a Halloween party at the Waverley House in Charles Town with business associates from Gilchrist Company. Jack O'Lantern decor, old Halloween customs, a musical program, storytelling, and evening games followed by dainty favors emblematic of the night.
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Hallowe'en
Waverley House
Charlestown
Catherine Hamilton
Gilchrist Company
Edward Everett Hale statue fund contributions listed
Kidder Peabody and others provide numerous donations to the Hale statue fund, including Mary Crocker 10.00, Helen Emmons 10.00, Courtenay Guild 10.00, William Freeman 1.00, Mary Wearing and Sarah Putnam 2.00, Jennie Lippitt Weeden 25.00, Maynard Finch ing ton 2.40, J Edward Brooks 10.00, Fourth Religious Society Newburyport Branch 25.00, and Edward Everett Hale Lend-a-Hand Club 5.00 among many entries.
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Mary and Percival Crocker
Govell Siidcae
Helen A. Emmons
Sibieietawlas
Oss O.s
Tolman Gtx
Mary Wearing
Sarah G. Putnam
J. R. Goolidge
Jennie Lippitt Weeden
Camocmotl
Maynard Fnichingon
Ical Bupateme Wibare P
Nest Vin
Aida Ghia
Pip Wiesels
Alee Ieee Ste S Mse
SER Ae Wiwaves Blalore
Ahs Reis
Robert H. Gardiner
T. Donnie Boardman
Viase Rorolous
Aieise
Ecole
F. B. Greene
Unitarian
Viorin Alor
Migsa Sy Orision
Newburrport
Women's Alliance of the Fourth
Edward Tyverett Hale
Walpole
Mass
Wgikate
Teoh
Simple home cough syrup recipe promises fast relief
An old home remedy touts a Pinex based cough syrup mixed with sugar syrup as a quick cure for coughs, whooping cough and bronchitis. It claims relief within 24 hours, notes laxative taste, appetite restoration, and that the formula is widely used in the United States and Canada.
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United States
Canada
Ft. Wayne
Ind
All My Pimples Gone by D D D Prescription
A text recounts Minnis Pickard of Altamahan praising D D D Prescription for clearing eczema and skin impurities. It extols D D D as penetrating and soothing with Wintergreen oil and thymol, noting a trial size for 25 cents through Kiker Jaynes Drug Stores and Chicago laboratories.
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Minnis Pickard
Altamahan
D. D. D. Laboratories
Chicago
kKiker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Free Ride Card Testimony Shapes Boston Case
Two witnesses testified before U S Commissioner Hayes that a card bearing James A Barnes name allowed free travel on the Boston and Maine road by Conductor Norris Hall of Portland Maine. Barnes and Hall face conspiracy charges under the interstate commerce act as hearing continues.
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United States
Hayes
Boston & Maine
Norris Hall
Portland
James A. Barnes
North End
Hall
Barnes
Samuel Goldstein
Salem Street
Boston & Maine Road
Goldstein
James N. George
Leo Ferris
Crescent Street
Boston
Boston Elevated
George
Old Orchard
J. J. Gaffney
Danvers
W. H. Sheehy
Norwood
Erris
Conductor Hall
Police Seek Missing Boy and Horse in Haverhill
Police in Haverhill hunt for 18 year old James A Pinkham and a chestnut mare hired from I E Emery on Stage street Saturday afternoon. His parents fear an accident may have happened.
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Haverhill
James A. Pinkham
I. E. Emery
Stage Street
Piles Quickly Cured At Home
Many cases of piles have been cured by a trial package of Pyramid Pile Cure without further treatment. When it proves its value to you, get more from your druggist at 50c a box. Fill out the free coupon and mail to day. Save yourself from the surgeon's knife and its torture.
Cough Syrup Laxative Recipe Claims Quick Cure
A listed home remedy advises making a laxative cough syrup from essence Men tholaxene, sugar, and boiling water. It suggests filling a pint bottle, dosing a teaspoon hourly, eight to ten doses daily, claiming it cures coughs faster than store bought syrups and strengthens the lungs and throat.
Be careful what you take for colds long warning
A warning against patent medicines notes dangers from stimulants and narcotics in many tonics. It cites Father John's Medicine as a 50 year success story for throat and lung healing and coughs and colds, calling it doctor’s prescription pure and wholesome.
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Other John’s
Father John
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