Boston Theater Week Shifts Across Multiple Companies and Plays
The Empire Theatre opens its Hollis run with Under the Red Robe starring Faversham, Allen, Conquest and Crompton, adapted from Weyman. A Ward of France debuts in Boston with Barrymore and Whiting, under Klaw and Erlanger. Mrs. Fiske’s Tess continues at Tremont, while The Girl From Paris fills the Park nights. Several other engagements stream through the Bowdoin, Castle Square, Grand, and Opera House, with Corbett, Wallick, Keenan, Richards, and a full slate of vaudeville and specialty acts lining up for next week.
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Empire Theatre Stock Company
Hollis
New York
William Faversham
Viola Allen
Ida Conquest
W. H. Crompton
Stanley Weyman
Edward E. Rose
Boston
France
Louisiana
United States
Spain
Maurice Barrymore
Joseph E. Whiting
Charles Kent
Max Figman
Stephen Grattan
Henry Herman
Emily Rigl
Una Abell
Maude Granger
Mabel Bert
Ed Favor
Edith Sinclair
Keith’s
Bowdoin Square
Captain Swift
Castle Square Theatre
China
Pantzer Brothers
Cook
Sonora
Imogene Comer
Weber and Felds
Vauderville Club
Grand Opera House
Louis Casavant
Cheops
Greta Risley
Opera House
James J. Corbett
James H. Wallick
London
Columbia
Frank J. Keenan
Grand Theatre
Aquarium
Robarts Harper
Boston Star
Tremont Temple
Andrew Mack
Music Hall
Symphony Orchestra
Zoo
den of Lions
Richmond
Fanny Davenport
Joan d’Arc
Gertie Cochran
Living Encyclopedia
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Miss Cochran
Eaton and Weathers
Colored Sports Company
Palace Theatre
Wood Sisters’ Company
Charlestown Workingmen's Debating Club Ball Planned
The Charlestown Workingmen's Debating Club will hold its annual ball Thanksgiving eve in Roughan's Hall Charlestown. Since 1890 the club has held a ball each year and this year aims to eclipse all past efforts with invitations extended to the Mayor and city department heads.
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Charlestown
Workingmen’s Debating Club
Roughan
Corbetts Column Urges Civility and Smart Stock Tips
Corbett argues civility heightens success and notes gifted men suffer from rude talk. He highlights EB Davis & Co bankers handling Klondike and Boston Gold Mining stock with a Wall Street branch run by Joseph H. Allen and George M. Reed. Rex R. L. Grover and Stearns of Pawtucket are named as managers. stock sells at about $1 per share.
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Joseph H. Allen
EB. C. Davis & Co
Klondike
Boston
Messrs. Davis & Co
Washington Street
New England
Thomas E. Grover
Canton
Mass
Stearns
Pawtucket
R. L
Joseph D Lowe Company Enlarges Tremont Street Offices
The Joseph D Lowe Company bankers and brokers have expanded to occupy the entire front of 181 Tremont street to accommodate patrons and handle growing business. The firm offers spacious offices, a dedicated ladies office, and access to earliest official information on securities.
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Joseph D. Lowe Company
Tremont Street
Messrs. Lowe & Co
Cook's Ladies Lunch Promises Pleasant Day at Avon Street
A short notice promotes a ladies lunch at No 23 Avon Street. The event highlights a cheerful gathering and invites attendees to enjoy a well organized meal in a friendly local setting.
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No. 23
Avon Street
Postal card sizes under Wanamaker era revised
The Post Office has reissued three sizes of postal cards once used by Mr. Wanamaker. Only the largest remains in current practice as newer leaders phase out two sizes. A new batch is contracted in two sizes, with the smaller one to continue if demand remains.
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Wanamaker
Piano chair and cheap clothing at local shops
An ad notes up to date piano chairs at A M Leland No 120 Boylston street. It also promotes dirt cheap clothing shoes and hats at Manufacturers' Outlet Company No 91 Summer street with a pitch that a little money goes a long way.
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A. M. Leland’s
Boylston Street
Summer Street
Maine philanthropist funds free newspapers for townspeople
A Maine philanthropist uses his wealth to promote education by sending a newspaper to every family in his town. The piece also criticizes the marketing of local services and a church festival handbill, noting various local ads and entertainments.
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Maine
Denosthenes
Cork
Hot Time in the Old Town Song Sparks Debate on Nuisance Law
A popular tune with a catchy chorus stirs controversy as some residents call it a nuisance and advocate legal suppression, while others defend its entertainment value and cultural place.
Waverly Grand Range Featured at Gaffney Co.
Housewives and others seeking a good range are urged to inspect the Waverly Grand on display at Thomas Gaffney & Co. No 107 Blackstone Street.
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Thomas Gaffney & Co
Blackstone Street
Professor Discovers 142 New Double Stars
Astronomer Professor Pickering reports the discovery of 142 double stars, most likely to appear in the upcoming "Uncle Tom's Cabin" shows soon.
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Pickering
Letting Go of a Dead Wire Harms Some Folks
A reflection on attachment and resistance to relinquishing unsafe ties. It notes how some people cling to harmful patterns or memories even when they have ceased to be active or useful. The piece contrasts fear and hope in choosing safer paths.
End of Section Reflections and Backdrop of Thanksgiving
A columnist signs off with a blunt, sardonic note about readers needing backbone, not talk, as the section ends and thoughts turn toward Thanksgiving and renewal. The writer, B. A. Corbett, urges practical stamina over chatter.
Washington Excursions Nine Day Royal Blue Line Tour
Royal Blue Line offers a nine day Washington excursion leaving Tuesday November 16 with stops at the Riggs House Mt. Vernon Old Point Comfort Philadelphia and Broadway Central New York. Price thirty dollars covers all expenses and a longer stop may be added. Christmas holiday tour runs December 28 to Washington Mt Vernon Philadelphia and New York for nine days at twenty seven dollars. Additional tours to Washington Florida and California run January through May. Request illustrated itinerary from A J Simmons N E A 211 Washington Street Boston.
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Royal Blue Line
Washington
Riggs House
Mt. Vernon
Old Point Comfort
Philadelphia
New York
Broadway Central
Florida
California
A. J. Simmons
Washington Street
Boston
Kidney Relief Claims for Aney and Bladder Ailments
An old advertisement warns of tired muscles and serious outcomes from kidney and bladder troubles. Utah Kidney Beans promise relief of back ache, fatigue, cramps, and urinary irritation, claiming to rejuvenate urinary organs and ease congestion. Includes distribution details and a long list of city agents and pharmacies.
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Utah
Turners
Philadelphia
Tyarzina
Boston
Bean & Harris, Connolly & Davis
A. H. Copley
Choate Drug
Emical
A. J
G. EB. Coleman
Linus D. Drury
Fred C. Greene
Wm. B. Hunt
Nansen Arrives in Boston Amid Last Minute Travel Frenzy
Fridtjof Nansen reached Boston on a hurried special train after a rapid cross country run to meet a tight lecturing schedule. He traveled with a small party and was escorted through Union Station by friends while plans for another talk in the city on December 9 were arranged by his management.
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Union Station
Fridtjof Nansen
Boston
Thi
Dr. Nan
Nansen
Dr. Nansen
Ameri
Huntington Hall
Lowell
Middlesex Womans
Metropolitan Opera House
New Yy City
Rapid
New York
Dr. N Sen
Boston & Maine
Pardes
Lowell Men Headed to Alaska for Gold Mining
Three Lowell men led by First Sergeant John S. Scott of Company M join William Lee and H Bent as they depart Boston for Southern Alaska with the Witch City Gold Mining Company. The party sails on the last boat of the season from Union Station, aided by the Great Northern railroad, carrying Winchester rifles revolvers fur lined sleeping bags and oilskin suits for the expedition.
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Lowell
John S. Scott
Copany
William Lee
H Bent
Alask
Sal
Witch City
Union Station
Boston
Alaska
Great Northern Railroad
Cape Cod Club Forms at Boston University
The Cape Cod Club of Boston University has organized after persistent efforts. It includes students from the Cape in all BU departments with Arth Small of Truro as president Miss Bes Chase as vice president Katherine Baker as treasurer and secretary. The executive committee lists Miss Eldridge Mr. Alliston B. Gifford Miss La Hanley and Miss Lu Berry.
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Cape Cod
Boston Uversity
T Cape
B. U. Arth Small of
Truro
Bes Chase
Kathrine Baker
Elridge
Alliston
B. Gifford
la Hanley
Lu Berry
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Tony Cummings
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Tremont
Bronson Howard's
Shenandoar
Swift
STONE
Memory Marvel
Howard Wiwi
E.m
Weber and
Fields
Lewis and Fields
Granda Theatre
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Grand Theatre Stock Co
Boston Museum
Charles Frohman
Garrick Theatre
N. Y
Chuck
Connors
Frank Bush
Bowery
Crand Opera House
Annie Yeamans
Harrigan
White Cycling Academy
Boston Music Hall
Wei
Banda
ROSSA
Isaac B. Rich
Tremont Theatre
John B. Schoeys
FISKE
Tess of the D'Urbervilles
Boston Theatre
Eugene Tompkins
ST Davenport
Klaw & Erlanger
Franklyn Fyktes
Eugene Presbrey
Sekat
Eugene ' Nia
Edward E. Nice
ROM
Paris
Empire Theatre Company
Back Bay
Arch Street
Eclipse
F. A. Thompson
Winter Street
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Harvard-Yale
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