Lillian Russell Returns in Wildfire at Hollis Street
Lillian Russell returns to the Hollis Street Theatre in Wildfire a one act comedy with a noted cast including Thurston Hall Frank Sheridan Sydney Booth and others The engagement runs for two weeks and will be followed by Robert Edeson in The Call of the North The review praises Russell's stage presence technique and evolving naturalness while noting the supporting performances
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Lillian Russell
Hollis Street Theatre
Miss Russell
Boston
Thurston Hall
John Garrison
Howard Missimer
Joseph Tuohy
Gilbert Douglass
T. H. Hunter
Mary Elizabeth Forbes
Ellen Mortimer
Robert Edeson
Secret Service at Castle Square Opens Week Run
Castle Square Theatre revives William Gillette's Secret Service with John Craig stock company. Captain Thorne is portrayed with measured intensity by Craig, supported by Miss Cleveland Edith Varney and Wilfred Varney. The cast earns applause as the four act melodrama unfolds, then The Man on the Box will follow next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gillette
Secret Service
Castle Square
John Craig Stock Company
Gillette
Captain Thorne
Mr. Craig
Miss Cleveland
Edith Varney
Mary Young
Wilfred Varney
Mr. Meek
Mr. Friebus
Benton Arrelsford
Mr. Hassell
General Randolph
Mr. Evarts
Jonas
Kate Ryan
Martha
Miss Colcord
Pyramid Pile Cure Ad Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement for Pyramid Pile Cure touts quick relief from piles with claims of broad pain reduction and rapid results. It urges readers to mail fifty cents for a full sized box or request a free trial package to be sent by mail. The copy cites widespread sales in America and Canada and encourages purchases through local druggists.
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America
Canada
Pyramid Drug Co
Pyramid Blog
Marshall, Mich
White Cross Toilet Powder Co
West
56Th St
New York
Soul Kiss at Colonial Theatre Gains New Devil as Mephisto
Colonial Theatre audience enjoyed The Soul Kiss last evening with William Norris debuting as Mephisto the polished Satanic figure. Norris impressed with expressive comedy during the roof scene over New York and at the Cunard docks while Mile Genee dazzled with four distinct dances. The show’s stay at the Colonial is limited to this week.
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Colonial Theatre
Mile
Genee
J. Lucifer Mephisto
William Norris
Mr. Norris
Singer
New York
Mephisto
Cunard
Tremont Theatre Audiences Embrace The Merry Widow
The Merry Widow opens a new week at Tremont Theatre with Viennese charm and Boston luxury. Savages production stages the comic opera with superior display and a strong company, drawing increasing crowds each week.
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Vienna
Tremont Theatre
Tremont
Boston
Bowdoin Square Theatre Presents My Partner
Large crowds filled Bowdoin Square Theatre for a matinee and evening showing of My Partner a Western drama about two business friends in love with Mary Brandon. Ned Singleton and Joe Saunders feature prominently with supporting turns by Hal Clarendon Harold Clairmont and Harry Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowdoin Square
Partner
Mary Brandon
Joe Saunders
Ned Singleton
Mary
Hal Clarendon
Harold Clairmont
Harry Brooks
Josiah Scroggs
Harry Jenkins
Hal Brown
Mary Atheling
Frances McHenry
Florence Hale
Posy Pentland
Harry Humphrey
Katherine Goodrich
Sam Brack
Seals and band dazzle crowds at Austin & Stone’s Museum
The talking seals and famous seal band delighted a dozen audiences at Austin & Stone’s Museum. Trainers showcased high level intelligence and musicianship as sea creatures played human instruments. The Velvet-coated equilibrists performed impressive stunts while Tommy Tucker the clown drew laughs. The Manhattan Girls presented a varied program with comedy and dance. Other acts included The Maiden and the Tramp, Mazelle’s coon song, Cassie French’s sailor hornpipe, and honored performers Clara Steele Eva Wallace Marie Weston Molly Dick Ethel Norman Elsa Campbell. Jennie Leroy the gymnast and Catullo’s illusions complemented the lineup alongside a large snake and additional attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin & Stone
Tommy Tucker
Manhattan Girls
Miss Mazelle
Cassie French
Sailor
Clara Steele
Eva Wallace
Marie Weston
Molly Dick
Ethel Norman
Elsa and
Campbell
Jennie Leroy
Catullo
Laughing riot at Scenic Temple show with Myers songs
A Scenic Temple performance draws strong laughter from the audience with a mix of motion pictures, illustrated songs by J W Myers, a monologue, skilled instrumentalists and vocalists, a comedy sketch, and a parlor number. Election returns are promised on stage tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scenic Temple
Berkeley Street
Warren Avenue
J. W. Myers
Theatre Comique Presents Top Show With Varied Acts
The Theatre Comique in Boston features a balanced program this week with Honest Love Triumphs and Under the Star Spangled Banner as dramatic pieces, The Romance of a Typewriter, Power of Habit, and With Care as comedies. World of Magic wowed audiences alongside Meet Me at Rosetime Rosie and Taps. Katherine Hawkins Eunice McDougall and Alice Dramis perform musically while Joseph Hawkes and F C Bell deliver impersonations. Tonight also includes complete election returns.
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Theatre Comique
Boston
Rosetime
Rosie
Katherine Hawkins
Eunice McDougall
Alice Dramis
Joseph Hawkes
F. C. Béll
The Thief at Park Theatre Gains Notable Strong Turn
Katharine Grey debuts as the new wife in The Thief and delivers a memorable performance with subtle facial expressions in Act I and a tense confession scene in Act II. Bellew's portrayal of the husband is praised, and the entire cast sustains momentum as the play enters its fourth city week.
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the Park Theatre
Katherine Grey
Marise
Miss Grey
Orpheum Theatre Bill Delivers Strong Vaudeville Act
Amelia Bingham stars in Big Moments of Great Plays with four acts including Modern Lady Godiva and Madame Sans Gene. James Morton the monologist, Princess Yamamoto’s acrobatics, and Emila Frassinesi the violinist thrill. Also featured: Friend and Downing, the Bradfords, Josephine Ainsley, and Barnold’s dogs and monkeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum Theatre
House
Amelia Bingham
Lady Godiva
Madame Sans Gene
School For Husbands
Miss Bingham
James Morton
Morton
Princess Yamamoto
Friend
Downing
Emila Frassinesi
Bradfords
Josephine Ainsley
Barnold
Columbia Theatre Sees Strong Burlesque Show and Dancing
The Columbia audience enjoyed the Thoroughbreds burlesque featuring Nellie Francis Carroll Henry and DeNette sisters with Lalon dancers and a refined singin g specialty. Election returns that night and upcoming wrestling bout with Sam Anderson and Jack Simmard are noted along with a Thursday dancing contest with Boston stars and bargain matinees for ladies all week except Saturday.
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Columbia
Carroll Henry
Harry McAvoy
Nellie Francis
Miss Francis
Sam Anderson
Norwood
Jack Simmard
Canada
Farren
Boston
Theatre Premier Bill Showcases Musical Mays and Stars
The Theatre Premier this week presents the Musical Mays leading a lineup of acts. Bob Morris Alma Dingwell Walter Stead Mildred Emerson and Ben Johnson perform among others. Evening includes illustrated songs and a program of melodramas and short films with election returns to follow.
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Mays
Bob Morris
Alma Dingwell
Walter Stead
Mildred Emerson
Ben Johnson
Gertrude Mann
Island
Hawaii
Hub Theatre Jumps with Vaudeville Pictures and Songs
Yesterday's Hub Theatre audiences praised a full programme including new pictures and live acts. Notable performers included Frankie Williams and her animal act, Newton and Newton, and Ma June in a varied display of singing and drama. An entire new line-up is planned for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hub Theatre
Vaudevillians
Frankie Williams
Pony and Monkey Circus
Newton
Ma June
Star Theatre presents a week of varied silent films
The Star Theatre in Scollay square screens The Ideal Policemen Mabel's Beau in Trouble and The French Ambulance Dogs this week. A thrilling Football Warrior is shown with a lecture by Professor Hammond and Long brothers perform illustrated songs with coon singing featured.
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Star Theatre
Scollay Square
Mabel
Hammond
Long Brothers
Keith's Theatre Presents Kellermann in Last Week and Varied Acts
Keith's Theatre hosts An nette Kellermann in her final week with strong ovations. The bill includes Virginia Harned in The Idol of the Hour, La Petite Revue with marionette sketches and operatic excerpts, Julius Tannen's monologue, the Six Americans dance act, At Hensfoot Corner with Jimmy Barry, and performances by Spencer Kelley and Frederick Rose. Moving pictures show Vanderbilt Cup race views.
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Annette Kellermann
Keith's
Keith
Miss Kellermann
Virginia Harned
Miss Harned
Robert Warner
Julius Tannen
Hensfoot Corner
Jimmy Barry
Zeke Williams
Hensfoot
Spencer Kelley
Frederick Rose
Banks
Breazens
Ina Claire
Sam Elton
Shah
Harry Breen
Dainty Prescott Shines in On Trial for His Life at Grand Opera
Grand Opera House patrons praised Dainty Vivian Prescott as Polly Ford in A. H. Woods military drama On Trial for His Life. The fort setting on the Mexican border, the Zouave troupe, and strong turns by Ralph Herbert, Raymond Capp, and Clare Joel highlighted a well sustained plot with praised supporting company.
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Dainty Vivian Prescott
Polly Ford
Grand Opera House
A. H. Woods
Mr. Woods
Miss Prescott
Ralph Herbert
Jack Regal
Raymond Capp
Clare Joel
Helen Cameron
Palace Theatre Hosts Clark's Runaway Girls This Week
Manager Waldron presents Clark's Runaway Girls at the Palace Theatre with The Sultan's Dilemma opening. Notable cast includes Frank Damsel Frank Graham Milton Schuster Tom Elliott and Fred Bulla. Chorus features Lillian Burgess Lillie Lawton Miriam Gordon Bes sie Monroe Myrtle Caron Pearl Munis Juanita Cole Helen Peck Hazel Blair. Soubrettes Edith Randall Lottie Stone Frances Lillian Raymond. Bowery quartet Lottie Stone Francis Farr Living stones European Risley acrobats and Miss Estella Rose provide added flair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldron
Palace Theatre
Clark
Runaway Girls Company
Frank Damsel
Frank Graham
Milton Schuster
Tom Elliott
Fred Bulla
Lillian Burgess
Lillie Lawton
Miriam Gordon
Bessie Monroe
Myrtle Caron
Pearl Munis
Juanita Cole
Helen Peck
Hazel Blair
Edith Randall
Lottie Stone
Frances
Lillian Raymond
Bowery Quartet
Francis Farr
Livingstones
Estella Rose
School Farm on Rails Heads East for three day lectures
A farmers' special instruction train will depart Broad Street Station on November 10 for a three day tour through Eastern Pennsylvania. The trip, jointly sponsored by the State of Pennsylvania the State College of Agriculture and the Pennsylvania Railroad, will stop twenty two times with 45 minute lectures on alfalfa soil fertility corn culture and dairy products by State College experts.
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Philadelphia
Farmers
Broad Street Station
Pennsylvania
State of Pennsylvania
State College of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Railroad
State College
The County Chairman at Boston Theatre
George Ade rural comedy drama The County Chairman plays Boston Theatre opening on the eve of a presidential election. Strong ensemble including Wilson Melrose Eleanor Gordon Rose Morrison and Frank Losee delivers sharp political satire and lively dialect with election returns to be announced tonight.
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George Ade
Boston
Mississippi
Jim Hackler
Wilson Melrose
Melrose
Eleanor Gordon
Lucy Rigsby
Frank Losee
Sassafras Livingston
Jupiter Pettaway
Tillford Wheeler
George Parker
Gertrude Binley
Lorena Watkins
Harry Edwards
Elias Rigby
Charles Fisher
Walter Walker
Jefferson Briscoe
William Hasson
Riley Cleaver
Frederick Murray
Uncle Eck
May Harris tops world wrestling at the Howard Atheneum
Miss May Harris defeated two challengers in a fierce bout at the Howard Atheneum showing she is a premier woman wrestler. The burlesque night featured the Jolly Girls and Wise Guy troupe with Stella Gilmore, La Marie Atero, and many acts drawing strong audience enthusiasm. Tonight the presidential election returns will be read on stage.
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May Harris
Howard
Hunt
William Bonelli
Stella Gilmore
la Marie Atero
White City
Grace McMaster
Chic Comedienne
Lulu Blackford
Phyllis Proctor
Delphino
Delmora
Four Boston Agreement members fined for boiler repairs bid case
Four more members of the Boston agreement paid $500 fines in Superior Criminal Court after Finance Commission probes into boiler repair work in schoolhouses. Named defendants include John E. Lynch Duncan D. Russell Charles P. Kopman and Edward P. Robinson. Case against Alfred B. Cox was not pressed. Collusive bidding underlies charges.
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Boston
Superior Criminal Court
Finance Commission
John E. Lynch
Hodge
Duncan D. Russell
James Russell
Charles P. Kopman
Cunningham Tron
Edward P. Robinson
Atlantic Works
Alfred B. Cox
Boston Children’s Friend Society Holds 75th Meeting
At the 75th annual meeting held yesterday in Old South Church vestry, officials reported 181 children cared for during the year. There are now 161 children under the society’s care. Costello C Converse presided and officers from last year were re elected.
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Boston Children’s Friend Society
Old South Church
Costello C., Converse
Peace and political contests shape Ninth District race
In the Ninth District Ward 8 backs Congressman Kelcher for re election while Cronin is aided by Donovan and Doyle in supporting Clerk John F. Cronin. Democratic candidates Kelcher O Connell Peters are favored in Boston districts and McEttrick trails Doyle in a tight Senate race.
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Ward 8
Kelcher
James Donovan
James Doyle
P. J. Kennedy
John F. Cronin
Supreme Judicial Court
Cronin
Congress
Boston
John A. Kelcher
Joseph O'Connell
Andrew J. Peters
Michael J. McEttrick
South End
McEttrick
Harry Atwood
House of Representatives
Plan to end Boer War Not Shown to War Office
London Nov 2 The proposed campaign plan for ending the Boer War drawn up by Emperor William and cited in a Daily Telegraph interview was not communicated to the British War Office. Irish nationalist William Redmond questioned War Secretary Haldane in the Commons, who said archives held no such document and no record of it ever being in the department.
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London
Emperor William
Queen Victoria
Daily Telegraph
British
War Office
Lord Roberts
William Redmond
Haldane
House of Commons
Department
Thief Found By Woman In Columbus Avenue Home
Mrs. Rose White returned to her residence at 1188 Columbus Avenue yesterday shortly after 10 a.m. to discover a thief in a second story room. The intruder threatened her with a large chisel and ordered silence as he began to flee, prompting the resident to pursue and confront him.
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Rose White
Columbus Avenue
Woman Foils Break In At 1188 Columbus Avenue
Mrs White of 1188 Columbus Avenue spotted a second story intruder in her home chasing him after he fled stairs. The suspect, William Williams of 1025 Washington Street, was arrested after a pursuit. He admitted his name and was found with a dress suitcase and clothing ready for removal. Williams faces breaking and entering charges in court this morning.
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Columbus Avenue
William Williams
Washington Street
Giblin Re-enters Aldermanic Race After Withdrawal
Thomas J. Giblin reversed a Saturday afternoon withdrawal by entering the aldermanic race again on Sunday. He cited lack of opposition in the Democratic primaries as his reason. In East Boston the withdrawal was said to free P. J. Kennedy and William T. McClellan from pledges, with these men reportedly backing Patrick Dolan.
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Thomas P. McDavitt
James Powers
Noonan
McNamara
Ward 6
Fitzgerald
House
Garo
McGonagle
Petitti
Grady
Thomas E. Grady
Thomas J. Giblin
Boston
P. J. Kennedy
William T. McClellan
Patrick Dolan
Cure for Eczema After 30 Years With D D D Remedy
Mr M T Firmin of Wichita Kansas reports a complete eczema cure after using an oil wash with wintergreen thymol and glycerine following years of scratching and failed treatments. The testimonial notes dramatic relief from itching and sleep improvement within days and continued improvement over months, with only residual ankle roughness. Riker Jaynes Drug Co promotes D D D Prescription.
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M. T. Firmin
Wichita
Kansas
C. $. Daniels Furniture Co
Kan
Higginson
Higginson Drug Co
Riker-Jaynes Drug Co
Boston
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Colonial
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Phio Hay Spec. Co
Newark
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Hartina
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Riker-j Jaynes’ Drug Stores
Houghton & Dutton
Bowdoin Square Theatre
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Columbia Theatre
Keith’s Theatre
Bass & Co
Sears St
White Cross
Sarte Cros
Mark
Warre Cross Tower
PowoenCa
Boston Theatre
Howard Atheneum
Children’s Friend Society
McEttrick Vs
Doyle
Linehan
Resent
Roberts
Kaiser
Mrs. Rose White
Giblin
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