Watch Tom Giblin on Beacon Hill in coming session
In East Boston, Tom Giblin wins broad support for progressive aims. He seeks expanded East Boston tunnel capacity, four tracking, removal of the one cent toll, and a state push for chauffeur safety while backing a Chelsea Beachmont Wood Island Park car route.
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Tom’ Giblin
Beacon Hill
Tom
Baltimore
Tom Madison
Wilson
Roosevelt
Boston
David I. Walsh
Giblin
Walsh
State House
Foss
East
Noddle Island
Board of Aldermen
East Boston
Chelsea Street
Beachmont
Wood Island Park
New Musical Bills at Boston and Majestic Theaters
A round of new musical plays opens at major houses including The Enchantress at Colonial My Best Girl at Boston The Merry Widow at Majestic Don at St James and Madame X at Castle Square plus additional titles.
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Colonial
Boston
The Enchantress Debuts At Colonial Theater Boston
Colonial Theatre presents Victor Herbert op era The Enchantress with Kitty Gordon in the title role. Fred de Gresac and Harry B Smith write the book and lyrics, tracing a king of Zergovia who loves a singer revealed as a princess. Harold Forde leads the cast with strong music and vivid scenery.
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Victor Herbert
Colonial Theatre
Boston
Kitty Gordom
Fred de Gresac
Harry B. Smith
Zergovia
Vivian Savary
Herbert
Mayme Gerhue
Miss Gordon
Harold Forde
William Harcourt
The Concert Returns to Hollis Street Theatre Tonight
The Hollis Street Theatre brings back The Concert after a year away at the same house. Germany sent breezy comedies to America but The Concert ranks with the best, a study of modern life and the inner circles of the musical world.
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Hollis Street Theatre
Germany
America
Don as Delighted Matinee Draws Large St James Crowd
The St James Theatre hosted a large audience for a professional matinee of Don Rudolph Bressers comedy presented by Ethel Grey Terry Beth Hawley and Charles Abbe with the stock company. The regular company performs the first five afternoons weekly. The revival followed strong prior interest from New Theatre Company performances.
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St. James Theatre
Don
Rudolph Bresser
Ethel Grey Terry
Beth Hawley
Charles Abbe
Bresser
New Theatre Company
the St. James
Pyramid Pile Remedy Promises Fast Relief from Piles
An advertisement urges readers to send name and address for a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy claiming it cures piles without surgery. It promotes a 50 cent drugstore box after demonstration and warns operations are often unsuccessful.
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Ourself
Pyramid Pile Remedy Free Trial Coupon Offered
A mail order coupon invites readers to fill in name address city state and mail to PYRA MID DRUG CO. 406 Pyramid Bldg Marshall Michigan for a free trial package of Pyramid Pile Remedy in plain wrapper.
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Pyramid Drug CO
Pyramid Bldg
Marshall, Mich
My Best Girl shines at Boston Theatre debut
Clifton Crawford stars in the two act musical comedy My Best Girl at the Boston Theatre with music by Crawford Barrett and others. Richard Vanderfleet Beatrice Florence Mackie Maud Raymond Rita Stanwood lead a large cast with strong chorus and striking scenic effects. The show aims for tuneful entertainment over plot.
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Clifton Crawford
Boston
Channing Pollock
Rennold Wolf
Augustus Barrett
Richard Vanderfleet
New Yorker
Governor’s Island
Broadway
Beatrice
Florence Mackie
Madame Sherry
Rita Stanwood
Dora Lane
Harrison Garrett
Florence Edney
John Hendricks
W. J. McCarthy
Harry Fairleigh
Coralina Waide
Marion Mosby
Jack Fitzhugh
Tremont Theatre Presents The Rainbow in Boston
Henry Miller brings The Rainbow to the Tremont stage in Boston a fresh approach from his usual work. The production is strong charming in theme and presented with such polish it is meeting with richest success.
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Henry Miller
Boston
Broadway to Paris at Shubert Theatre Opens Final Week
Last evening began the final week of Gertrude Hoffmann and her kaleidoscopic revue at the Shubert Theatre. The audience showed strong support as features included Louise Dresser in a new role, the Skatelles, Sam Mann, Pietro with his talking accordion, and Walter Van Brunt. A matinee is set for tomorrow. next week brings The Passing Show of 1912 with Trixie Friganza and a star lineup.
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Gertrude Hoffmann
Paris
Shubert Theatre
Winter Garden
New York
Louise Dresser
Skatelles
Sam Mann
Pietro
Walter van Brunt
Trixie Friganza
Adelaide and Hughes
Charles J. Ross
Charlotte Greenwood
Eugene
Willie Howard
Sydney Grant
Texas Guinan
Louise Brunelle
Albert Howson
Morris and
Moon
Greville Moore
Harold A. Robe
Ida Schnall
Globe Theatre Debuts New Programme Delights Crowds
The Globe yesterday showcased The Six Baltons at the top with aerial feats, Ed Racey and company in A Call for Help, Moss and Frye in a skit, the Lelliott brothers in music and comedy, Asahi the wizard juggler on skates, Burke and DeRhone, and a Rays song revue plus Pathe Weekly pictures. Gus Williams the German comedian scheduled for the weekend change.
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Globe
Baltons
Ed Racey
Moss
Frye
Lelliott Brothers
Asahi
Burke
DeRhone
Rays
Pathe Weekly
Gus Williams
National Theatre Acts Marvels At Rush Ling Toy
The National Theatre presented Rush Ling Toy the Chinese magician who left the audience spellbound. Bonita achieved another triumph and her manager A Hl Woods hopes to cast her in a musical production. The Burglars Union run by Williams Thompson and Copeland drew laughs. Andy Kelly the Trish comedian narrated stories. The Romana brothers debuted in marble art posing in Boston. Darcy and Williams impressed as did Sidney Twomley and Blanch Sloan on the vaudeville bill.
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Rush-Ling-Toy
National Theatre
Bonita
A. Hl. Woods
Williams
Thompson
Copeland
Andy Kelly
Romana Brothers
Boston
Darcy
Sidney
Twomley
Blanch Sloan
Gaiety Theatre Presents Al Reeves Big Beauty Show
The Gaiety Theatre hosts Al Reeves and his Big Beauty Show this week featuring three of the finest looking maidens in town. Andy Lewis is the comic star and George Scott also provides entertainment. Zella Russell, Blanch Martin, and Lucille Manton head the performers in an upbeat revue with lively music and chorus girls.
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al Reeves
Andy Lewis
George Scott
Zella Russell
Boston
Blanch Martin
Lucille Manton
Reeves
Majestic Theatre Delivers Fresh Merry Widow in Boston
Miss Mabel Wilbur returns in The Merry Widow at the Majestic Theatre, bringing new charm and lively performance. Charles Meakins as Prince David impresses with energy and humor, while the cast including Figman Wooley Miller Roller elevates the operetta with strong acting and singing despite some vocal lapses.
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Merry Widow
Boston
Majestic Theatre
Mabel Wilbur
Villa
Miss Wilbur
Prince David
Charles Meakins
Henry Savage
Meakins
Mr. Figman
Popoff
Arthur Wooley
Hish the Messenger
J. D. Miller
Khadja
Olga Roller
Disraeli at Plymouth Theatre Gains Wide Praise
The fifth week of George Arliss in Disraeli at the Plymouth Theatre shows persistent popularity. Boston critics applaud the play and clergy also praise it, with pulpit recommendations urging attendance.
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George Arliss
Disraeli
Plymouth Theatre
Parker
Boston
Fitzsimmons Idol Still Wins Hearts at Howard Atheneum
A large crowd at the Howard Atheneum welcomed Bob Fitzsimmons and his son Bob Jr amid entertainment by Oriental Burlesquers and a full lineup. The boxing great recalled past battles including Corbett and predicted his son would wear the crown. The program featured Will Ward, Frank Bambard, Sashima the human billiard table, Christie and Mack, and others in a lively night of acts and music.
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Ring
Bob Fitzsimmons
Robin, Jr
Howard
Athletic Club
Hob
Young Fitz
Bob
Old Howard
Howardgram
Bob, Jr
Corbett
Carson City
Fitzsimmons
Will Ward
Frank Bambard
Bill Swan
Charley Blake
Gerti
Christie and
Mack
Herman and
Neva
Edwards
Harry Collins
Bowdoin Square Theatre Shows Popular Night of Variety
Bowdoin Square Theatre drew a largely female patronage for a rare week program by the Model Minstrel Maids in new dresses and popular song hits. Kell y and Galvin, "the entertainers of kings," performed original tunes with Myers Sachs company and Will Green providing rapid jokes. Ziska and Sanders offered a clever oddity and Zylophonia impressed with original specialty. Frank Larkins and Harry Collins delivered strong comedy and song. The moving picture segment offered an educational presentation.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Kelley
Galvin
Entertainers of Kings
Myers- Sachs Company
Will Green
Ziska and Sanders
Zylophonia
Frank Larkins
Harry Collins
Burlesque Night at Grand Opera House Draws Crowd
The Grand Opera House presented the Girls from Reno burlesque company offering a lively mix of mirth and music. About 380 chorus girls in glittering costumes performed with Mike Collins Ida Emerson and Margaret King among the cast. Wrestling bouts were scheduled for Thursday with Ole Olson and Peter Goulette and George Tuohey referee and Friday featured amateur bouts.
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Grand Opera House
Reno’ Company
Mike Collins
Ida Emerson
Margaret King
Dainty Soubrette
Dolly Fields
Harry Hills
Will Nugent
Ole Olson
Peter Goulette
George Tuohey
Waldron's Casino presents The Three Widows show
Charle Waldron stages a laugh filled skit week at Waldron's Casino with leading performers Countess Hedwig von Mueller and George B. Scanlan. Supporting cast includes Eddie Nelson Mildred Gilmore Stephen Paul and others with a large chorus of handsome girls.
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Charle’ Waldron
George B. Scanlan
Mark Adams
Hedwig von Mueller
Eddie Nelson
Mildred Gilmore
Stephen Paul
Dick Knowles
Mabel Clarke
Lillian Webb
McManigal Implicates More Men In Dynamite Conspiracy
Ort ie McManigal testifies at the dynamite conspiracy trial about his past acts while using nitroglycerin on passenger trains. He recounts explosions carried out in Cleveland Ohio Jersey City New Jersey Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Omaha Nebraska and Superior Wisconsin.
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Indianapolis
Ortie E. McManigal
Cleveland
Jersey City
N. J
Pittsburg
Penn
Omaha
Neb
Superior
Wis
Bombing ring details tied to Iron Workers union figures
McManigal testified about a network of 45 defendants tied to the Iron Workers Union. He described delivering nitro glycerine to labor officials in Cleveland and other cities for bombings at Akron and other sites, with looping trips through Indianapolis Chicago Jersey City and Seattle. He recounted payments and orders from J J McNamara and Frank M Ryan and named several individuals including Clancy Hannon and Reddin in connection with planned or executed blasts.
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Peter J. Smith
Cleveland
George ‘‘Nipper’’ Anderson
Charles Wachtmeister
Detroit
Hiram Cline
Indianapolis
William E. Reddin
Milwaukee
Fred Mooney
Duluth
Minn
Eugene A. Clancy
San Francisco
Iron Workers’ Union
Herbert S. Hockin
Rochester
Penn
McManigal
Smith and Anderson
Akron
Smith
Chicago
J. J. McNamara
Frank M. Ryan
Hockin
McNamara
Frankie Webb
New York
Phenix Bridge Company
Greenville
Jersey City
Pittsburg
MckKees Rocks
Scranton
Michael J. Hannon
Hannon
Webb
McKees Rocks
James B
Clancy
A. J
Maggie Pepper at Park Theatre Leads Week Rush
Rose Stahl shines as star in Charles Klein play Maggie Pepper at the Park Theatre. The capable saleslady faces another busy week with energy zest and humor marking her lengthy stay in the city.
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Maggie Pepper
Park Theatre
Rose Stahl
Charles Klein
Tremont Temple Ends Lawrence Grant Travel Series Run
Lawrence Grant will close his travel series illustrated by Kine Macolor at Tremont Temple Saturday night. The final program features a natural color presentation "The Grand Canyon and Glacier National Park" with motion pictures and narration.
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Tremont Temple
Lawrence Grant
Kinemacolor
Grand Canyon
Glacier Park
Natural Color Motion Pictures
Glacier National Park
Instant Relief From Eczema and Itch The D D D Prescription
Claims fast relief for eczema using a wintergreen thymol wash with 1% D D D Prescription. Advertises 50 cent trial bottles and a no pay guarantee backed by Chicago laboratories, available at Riker Jaynes Drug Stores and other druggists.
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D. D. D. Laboratories
Chicago
Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores
Royal divorce commission backs equal grounds and closed hearings
The London based royal commission on divorce releases its majority report favoring equal grounds for divorce for men and women and court hearings by a single judge with publication restrictions. It also calls for banning party portraits until case completion. The minority objects to expanding causes, citing sanctity of marriage and Christian principles.
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London
Royal Commission On Divorce
Archbishop of
York
Keiths Theatre to Feature Variety Sweep This Week
B F Keiths Theatre presents a varied program headlined by Signor G Molasso in La Somnambula performed by Mlle Nina Payne. The bill includes Ray Cox comedy, The Derelict Cooks Tourist, The Concealed Bed by Graham Moffatt, songs by Harry von Tilzer, The Art Beautiful by Robert Fulgora, plus Dingle and Esmeralda, Powers brothers, Harvey Devora Trio, John Dough, and the Pathe weekly.
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B.f.keith
Bill G. Molasso
Mlle
Nina Payne
Ray Cox
Graham Moffatt
Robert Fulgora
Tom Dingle
Erelda Sisters
Albtrte von ‘Tilzer
Harvey Devora
Power Brothers
Pathe Weekly
Keith’s
Signor G. Molasso
Paris
Mlle. Payne
Edinburgh
Harry von Tilzer
Esmeralda Sisters
Powers Brothers
Harvey- Devora
Funny Little John Dough
Madame X at Castle Square with Mary Young in title role
Castle Square Theatre presents Madame X for one week led by Mary Young whose portrayal as a wronged wife and accused mother draws praise. Donald Meek plays Raymond Fleuriot, defending the woman in a trial that grips the audience as the actor delivers a masterly performance.
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Madame X
Paris
Castle Square
Mary Young
Miss Young
Donald Meek
Raymond Fleuriot
Mr. Meek
How Nature Cures Constipation A That Pan
An article promotes internal bathing as a natural method to cleanse the intestines and relieve constipation. It contrasts with drugs that require higher doses and claim the J. B. L. Cascade device aids nature. Riker-Jaynes Drug Stores offers explanations and a booklet titled Why Man of Today Is Only 50% Efficient.
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Riker-Jaynes
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