Protests Narrowly Succeed in City Election Dispute
Quinn and Fitzgerald reach an agreement over ward 18 mayoral ballot procedures as secretaries McCarthy and McDonald rule on Watson protest. Collins and Murphy faction tensions ease with withdrawals. Tague Shaw ticket filing also disputed but resolved.
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Timothy B. McCarthy
John F. McDonald
Democratic City Committee
J. A. Watson
Collins
John R. Murphy
Watson
Collina
Det
Murphy
McCarthy
McDonald
John H. Lee
Lee
We Quinn
W. T. A. Tggerald
Ward 7
Quinn
Colins
Fitzgerald
Tague-Shaw
Tague Ward Committee
Joseph J. Corbett
Shaw
Tague
Joseph A. Dennison
Election Commission
Dennison
Cityommittee
Ward 8 political clash deepens between Fitzgerald and Lomasney
The war between Congressman Fitzgerald and ex Senator Lomasney heats up as James Finnegan replaces Dennis O Connell as Alderman candidate in Ward 6 on the strategy board. Fitzgerald backs Dixon against Lomasney ally while William Dixon enters race as Dixon namesake. The split fight promises a tense alderman contest in a divided field.
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Fitzgerald
Martin M. Lomasney
Hendricks Club
James F. Finnegan
Strategy Board
Lomasney
Dennis F. O’connell
Lomagney
Dixon
Finnegan
Alderman Doyle Denies Alliance at Rally For State Ticket
Alderman James H. Doyle presided at a rally of over 400 in Port last night for the Democratic State ticket at the corner of Washington and Springfield streets. He denied an alleged alliance with Alderman Colby and urged votes for Paine and Mack as others spoke for Representative candidates Quinn Curley Osgood Baker Cahill Watson Egges. The meeting closed to cheers for the State candidates and for the presiding officer.
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James H. Doyle
Eonport
Inc’sall
Washington and
Springeld
Doyle
Paine
Mack
Sto
Colby
Hugh J Quinn
John J. Curley
William N. Osgood
William H. Baker
Newton
Thomas J. Cahill
Councin James A. Watson
Leon Egges
Ward 17 Democratic Association Meets at Connolly Halls
At Connolly Halls on 923 street address the Ward 17 Democratic Association held a meeting to discuss local party matters and upcoming community events. Attendees included party volunteers and neighborhood residents aiding outreach efforts.
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Ward 17 Democratic Association
Connolly Halls
Democratic slate urged at Albany street meeting
At Albany Street a meeting opened by President D T Connolly endorsed the Democratic ticket for state and city offices. Tim L Connolly and P H Brennan spoke for full ticket. The association indorsed P A Collins for mayor and Brennan for alderman. Speakers included H W Kelly John T Lynch John Molloy and D C Sullivan before adjournment.
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Albany Street
D. T. Connolly
P. H. Brennan
Board of Aldermen
Timothy L. Connolly
P. A. Collins
H. W. Kelly
John T. Lynch
John Molloy
D. C. Sullivan
Social Democrats Concert in America Hall Boston Tonight
The Social Democrats of Boston and vicinity host a concert at America Hall 7 Washington Street this evening. Proceeds support the city campaign expenses.
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Social Democrats
Boston
America Hall
Washington Street
Murphy Reinstated as Acting Water Commissioner
Benjamin W. Wells, acting water commissioner, received a letter from Mayor Quincy and immediately reinstated Inspector Murphy, who had been discharged the previous week.
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Benjamin W. Wells
Quincy
Mr. Wells
Murphy
Political notes on local campaigns and club endorsements
A rally favored Patrick A. Collins for mayor and allies in Ward 14 as well as endorsements for Alderman and Council candidates. Tammany Club backed O'Toole and Kelly. Young Men’s Democratic Club of Ward 8 endorsed Finnigan for Alderman and others for council and mayor. Cabot Social Club supported the Democratic ticket and selected a canvassing committee. John C. Daly was entertained at the Quincey House with a river feast and a silver loving cup awarded by F L Brown.
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Patrick A. Collins
Daniel J. Kinnaly
Robert J. Ware
John J. Teevans
Common Council
Collins Club
Robert Ware
Colins
Tammany Club
Hampshire Street
Frank J. O'Toole
Michael W. Kelly
O’toole
Mr. Kelly
Young Men’s Democratic Club
Ward 8
Fred P. Lambert
James F. Finnigan
Thomas V. Howard
Samuel Goodman
Joan Brophy
Cabot Social Club
Daniel A. Buckley
Thomas
Raftery
Joe Riley
Inmitable
J. McCarthy
Columbia Opens The Man in the Moon at Hollis
The Columbia Music Hall and Promenade de Luxe opened to a large audience of celebrities last evening. The feature was The Man in the Moon with accompanying attractions The Livil Eye at Grand Opera and The Eagle's Nest Bowdoin Square and Andrew Mack in The Lest of the Rohans at the Museum. A full account appears in the news column.
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Grand Opera
Bowdoin Square
Andrew Mack
Columbia Music Hall
Promenade de Luxe
Lord and Lady Algy at Hollis Street Theatre
The Empire Theatre stock company opens a two week Boston engagement at Hollis Street with Lord and Lady Algy by R. C. Carton. William Faversham and Jessie Millward lead a well trained cast delivering stylish performances and strong ensemble work.
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Hollis Street Theatre
Boston
Empire Theatre Stock Company
The
Hollis
Lord
London
Frohman
William Faversham
Jessie Millward
Faversham
Miss Millward
W. H. Crompton
Guy Standing
John F Cock
G. W. Howard
E. Y. Backus
George Osbourne, Jr
Joseph Wheelock, Jr
Marian Gardiner
Grand Opera House Presents The Evil Eye Spectacle
Charles H. Yale debuts a mechanical trick production titled The Evil Eye at the Grand Opera House. Al H. Wilson as a German comedian, Fanny Bloodgood, Bobby Claire and Tommy Elliott lead a pantomime ballet with eight girls. A Maypole finale adds striking electrical effects. The Evil Eye runs this week only.
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Charles H. Yale
Hanlon Brothers
Byrne Brothers
Grand Opera House
al H. Wilson
Fanny Bloodgood
Bobby Claire
Tommy Elliott
Last of the Rohans at the Boston Museum
Andrew Mack stars in The Last of the Rohans a romantic Irish drama at the Boston Museum last night. Clifford Rohan heir to Castle Rohan faces Kerrigan who seeks to force Mary Lee into marriage as a plot unfolds with songs and scenes across silks and ruins.
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Andrew Mack
Boston Museum
Ireland
Boston
St. Finbars
Beapy
Clifford Rohan
Castle Rohan
Kerrigan
Errigan
Mary Lee
Mary
Clifford
Neil McNeill
McNeil
Love
Josephine Lovett
Mary’ Lee
Georgia Olp
Sheila
Ing
Ringold
Squire Kerrigan
Edwin Brandt
Neill McNeil
Ernest Warde
Neddy Larey
Jennie Satterlee
Rosie Gantry
W. J. Mason
Thomasackson
Mr. Mack
Pat
Jack QO
Rohans
Eagle's Nest Wows Bowdoin Square Theatre Cast
The long running Eagle's Nest drew hundreds of loyal fans last night at Bowdoin Square Theatre. Proprieter Lothrop presented the piece in artistic fashion with a popular stock company and picturesque scenery. The tale unfolds with simple yet intense drama and strong stage effects.
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Lothrop
Bowdoin Square Theatre
The Boston Stage Delights with New Scenery and Cast
A review of a Boston theatre show highlights new canvas backdrops painted by a known artist and strong performances. E D Denison leads in a heavy role with a capable supporting cast including Misses Mildred Hyland Florence Mack and Alice Keane, while the company earns praise for its ensemble and stage management.
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E. D. Denison
Boston
Michael Strogoff
Robert Blasedon
Frederick Ormonde
Carl Fey
Frank J. Kirke
Harry Hadfield
Charles Damon
Frank Downing
Elmer White
Elmer Curran
T. Ke. Thomas
Bliss
Mildred Hyland
Florence
Mack
Alice Keane
Bowdoin Square
Wagle’s Nest
Lothrop
Castle Square Theatre Triumph for Heart of Maryland Cast
The Heart of Maryland at Castle Square Theatre last evening drew high praise for set design and cast. Lillian Lawrence as Maryland Calvert received special acclaim, with strong turns from Leonora Bradley Marian Chapman Mary Sanders and others delivering a forceful, realistic performance. The company strengthens for upcoming performances this and next week.
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Castle Square Theatre
Heart of Maryland
Maryland Calvert
Lillian Lawrence
Leonora Bradley
Mrs. Gordon
Marian Chapman
Phebe Yancey
Mary Sanders
Nanny
Sexton
Anna Held Delights Boston in Papa's Wife Engagement
The Boston Theatre crowd fills the house as Anna Held stars in Papa's Wife in a second triumphant week. Critics hail her as a near genius with vivid realism in the intoxication scene, while Charles A. Bigelow and Eva Davenport provide strong comic support. The engagement ends with next Saturday's matinee and evening shows.
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Anna Held
Boston
Miss. Held
Wich
Miss Held
Charles A. Bigelow
Coralie
Eva Davenport
Isaelle Evesson
Miss Davenport
Mr. Bigelow
Coon
J. Bigelow
Arry Woodruff
Sag Harbor Delights Park Theatre With Strong Cast
The third week of James A. Herne's Sag Harbor opened at the Park Theatre and the house was filled. Herne's Barter ragee as Captain Dan Marble draws strong praise for performance and reading, with Julie Herne as Martha earning acclaim among critics. Forrest Robinson and Sydney Booth deliver solid turns as Ben and Frank Turner, Marion Abbott shines as Elizabetha Ann Turner, and William T. Hodge provides comic relief as Freeman Whitmarsh in a lively, well told drama.
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James A. Herne
Park Theatre
Mr. Herne
Dan
Sag Harbor
Park
Martha
Ben
Frank Turner
Julie Herne
Ben Turner
Forrest
Robinson
Sydney Booth
Dan Marble
Elizabetha Ann Turner
Marion Abbott
William T. Hodge
Freeman Whitmarsh
Three Little Lambs Captivates Tremont Playgoers
Boston audiences with a taste for musical comedy enjoyed a capably acted and admirably sung performance of Three Little Lambs at the Tremont, a lively production that left patrons praising the cast and music.
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Boston
Tremont
Hurtig Seamon's Bowery Burlesque at the Howard
Hurtig and Seamon present a Bowery burlesque week at the Howard Theater led by the Social Maid troupe with George Beban Emma Woods and a large supporting cast. The program features musical comedy acts and novelty sketches from a wide roster of vaudeville personalities and family acts, promising lively variety.
Behind the Scenes at Keith Theatre Features Felix Morris
Felix Morris headlines a vivid vaudeville bill with Mary Townley and Foster Lardner in Behind the Scenes a brisk half hour of staged mischief. The program also includes Lacy Van Sielen Cushman Holcombe Curtis sketches McAvoy May Ward Curran Welch Herron and the Marvelles delivering laughs song and novelty acts to a packed audience.
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Felix Morris
Keith
Morris
Prince of Comedians
Foster Lardner
Ethel Harrison
Mr. Morris
Mary Townley
Harry Lacy
Ida van Sielen
Bob Rackett
Mr. Lacy
Miss van Sielen
Sadie Cushman
Herbert Holcombe
Sam Curtis
Miss Cushman
Mr. Holcombe
Opera
Mr. Curtis
McAvoy
May
Frank Ward
Johnny Curran
Joe Welch
Tom Herron
Marvelles
Under the Gaslight at Grand Dime Theatre
The Grand Dime Theatre presents Under the Gaslight with a stock company delivering the melodrama. Carrie Scott leads with her troupe and Margaret Becott, the colored singer, in a performance praised for fitting specialties. A daily matinee offers special advantages to ladies and children.
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Grand Dime Theatre
Lothrop
Carrie Scott
Margaret Becott
Edith Wil ar Revealed Atust in Museum Exhibit
Report notes Edith Wil ar is described as a Chicago born product of Vermont and a true blue New Englander. The narrative mentions a gorilla cage drawing attention at the exhibit and adds local color to the piece.
Lyceum Theatre Opens with Laughs and Variety Acts
The Lyceum Theatre opened with Russell and Tillyne in a clever acrobatic act followed by Anna Suits and pickaninnies who sang and introduced novelty. Ruby Marion surprised fans with cornet solos before Howard and Bland in a humorous number. Anderson and Engleton mixed comedy and tragedy to strong applause. Manhattan Comedy Four impressed with a new tenor M. T. Bohannon and encores. Hayes and Bandy showcased novelty buck dancing. The closing sketch A Tin Wedding featured all cast members in songs and dances as future acts, with Jacobs and Lowry's Merry Maidens scheduled for next week.
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Lyceum Theatre
Lyceum
Russell
Tillyne
Anna‘Suits
Ruby Marion
Howard
Bland
Anderson
Engleton
Manhattan Comedy Four
M. T. Bohannon
Hayes
Bandy
Jacobs and
Lowry
Chris and the Wonderful Lamp Comes to Boston Museum
Jerome Sykes and Edna Wallace Hopper head the extravaganza "Chris and the Wonderful Lamp" to be presented by Klaw & Erlanger and B. D. Stevens at the Boston Museum for the first time on Dec. 4. The cast includes well over a hundred members with an innovative electric pallet and patents, music by John Philip Sousa, and a praised book by Glen MacDonold. It is billed as a grander second version of Jack and the Beanstalk with lavish staging and spectacle.
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Patience
Clara Palmer
Beatrice Jerome
Adele Ritchie
Dey
Chris
Jerome Sykes
Edna Wallace Hopper
Klaw & Erlanger
B. D. Stevens
Boston Museum
John Philip Sousa
Glen MacDonold
New Palace Theatre Bills Burlesque and Variety Acts
Manager Waldron presents Facts and Follies company at the Palace Theatre this week. The show features La Tour sisters in song and dance, La Beane in Irish comedy, Lawson and Namon bicycle and bag punching, Gilmore and McGee as tragedian and Irishman, Shayne and Worden, Carmody the juggler, Harris and Waiters in rag-time songs, and Mike S. Whallen the rapid-fire humorist star. Facts and Follies travesty on bicycle and golf adds a merry finale.
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New Palace Theatre
Waldron
Palace Theatre
Facts and Follies Company
la Tour
Gence
Arty
Fra la Beane
al Lawson
Frances Namon
Gilmore
McGee
Shayne
Worden
Carmody
Harris
Mike S. Whallen
Tremont Temple Lecture Details Antarctic Exploration
Dr. Frederick A. Cook spoke at Tremont Temple on Through the First Antarctic Night describing South Polar exploration. He recalled work with a Belgian government expedition in 1897 98 and shared stereopticon images of natives animals and scenery. The series continues with a Bugle Talk by Edward Marshall.
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Tremont Temple
McClure
Frederick A. Cook
Nickelodeon Expands to Double Size in Curio Hall
Patrons have endured hammering while the Nickelodeon is enlarged to over twice its original area. By Saturday night the two stores were opened as one vast curio hall nearly 2000 capacity. Features include Barney the guide Irish village, an international beauty show, heavyweight lifting by George Stone, Mlle Lamont the human volcano, Walter Wentworth the contortionist with his box, the educated dog Chicago, and Sharkey fight aftermath demonstrations. Amateur night on Friday brings many volunteers.
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Walker
Barney the Guide
Lady Aberdeen
Samson
George Stone
Mlle. Lamont
Walter Wentworth
America
Chicago
Ciatinoty Kid Johnson
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