Proctor May Build New Theatre Here in Boston
F. F. Proctor, noted New York vaudeville manager, pursuing Boston expansion with reported property negotiations on Washington Street opposite the Boston Theatre. Site chosen, price set, terms to be agreed, signaling a potentially major addition to the city’s theater scene. Proctor’s success in New York, including Pleasure Palace and Fifth Avenue Theatre ventures, boosts anticipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
F. F. Proctor
New York
Mr. Proctor
Fifth Avenue Theatre
Rich Women Aid Girl With Heavenly Voice
Emma Bowker, a teen from Inwood, is praised as the luckiest girl in the Rockaways. A millionaire’s wife provided a fine dress for a social function, and Bowker will be sent to Europe next month for musical education. Her family of nine shares a modest home while their mother scrubs to support them. Dr. Edward Octavus Flagg praised her voice after a McKinley memorial service, and Bowker then sang for several prominent women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Emma Bowker
Rockaways
Europe
Inwood
Edward Octavus Flagg
Bishop Potter
McKinley
Flagg
Miss Bowker
James R. Keene
Helen Gould
Russell Sage
Daniel Lord
Gustave Reichard
Forty-second Regt Receives Galveston Marker Not Battle Flag
The Forty-second Massachusetts Regiment receives a blue silk marker flag from Galveston, not the battle flag sought. The gilt numbered banner is in good condition with tiny edge holes from rust. George M. Fiske of Boston plans to donate the marker to the State House collection, noting Boston’s relief aid for the Galveston flood.
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Forty-second
Massachusetts
Texas
George M. Fiske
Devonshire Street
State House
Boston
Galveston
Deputy Campbell silent on printing plant charges
Deputy Sheriff William W. Campbell filed complaints with civil service commissioners over printing-plant employees backing J. W. H. Myrick in Ward 9 Republican caucus. Campbell now says he is sorry for the letter, aims not to cause firings, and expects no one to lose a job. Mayor Hart may feel the fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William W. Campbell
Civil Service Commissioners
Ward 9
J. W. H. Myrick
Campbell
Monahan
Myrick
William
Post
Civil Service
Civil Service Commission
Uncle William
Hart
Social Democrats Cast Vote in Boston Close Election Sour
The Social Democratic party showed strength in Boston at the state election with Manoney receiving over 18 000 votes for sheriff while the district attorney candidate gathered about 2600 votes. The result signals a potential close statewide contest and the party as a force in urban voting patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Democratic Party
Boston
Manoney
Women in the Schools Address at Pilgrim Hall
Prosperity Lodge of the United Order of Odd Ladies held a meeting at Pilgrim Hall in South Boston with president Mrs F A Colby in the chair. Edmund Billings spoke urging registration of women to aid in school administration and praised Harvard University for appointing capable overseers as a model for Boston’s school committee choices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prosperity Lodge of the United Order of Odd Ladies
Pilgrim Hall
Broadway
South
Boston
F. A. Colby
Edmund Billings
Public School Association
Billings
Harvard University
Boston School Committee
Runaway Injures Two Men In City Street
At about 10 o'clock a horse driven by George Fox with passengers John Sales and James Nolan of New York City ran away after a passing car frightened the animal on Sixth Street. Nolan suffered a head injury from a fall while Sales injured a knee. Both were treated by Dr. Mayers and later returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fox
John Sales
James Nolan
New York City
Sixth Street
Fox
Nolan
Sales
Nohan
Mayers
Mastiff That Bit Little Boy Is Shot
A large mastiff named Dan fatally bit four year old Israel Seigel at 239 Hanover Street after the boy fed it and picked up a bone. The dog was shot by authorities at the wharf later that afternoon to end the attack. The child, seriously wounded on the scalp and face, faces possible lifelong disfigurement. doctors held hope for recovery if brain complications do not arise within 24 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Israel Seigel
B. J. Seigel
Hanover Street
Boy severely mauled by mastiff he fed named Dan
Four year old Israel Seigel suffered deep lacerations after being bitten by the mastiff he was feeding. The dog, a constant companion for two years, mauled him despite his parents’ confidence in allowing him to play with the animal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ritz
Israel Seigel
Old Way Diet Claim Coronavirus? No
The piece argues against dieting or starvation for indigestion and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It claims starvation worsens digestion while natural nutrition helps. tablets digest foods, even 1800 grains of meat and eggs, aiding recovery. It urges taking one or two tablets after meals for relief and lasting benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Boston boy's $60,000 car crash suit against Elevated
Dr. Harry E. Bonyman seeks 60 000 damages for his 15 year old son from a Washington Street car crash of October 7 1898 alleging groin injuries and medical bills totaling 60 000 with the Boston Elevated Railway facing vigorous cross examination from M F Dickinson and his son for the railway in Suffolk Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry E. Bonyman
Boston Elevated Railway
Suffolk Superior Court
Bonyman
Massachusetts
Moody
Haverhill
M. F. Dickinson
Boston
Washington Street
Christmas Boxes for Soldiers in the Philippines
The government will send Christmas boxes to soldiers in the Philippines at no cost. Boxes must be wooden, under 12 pounds, plainly marked Christmas Box and include unit details. Send before the 25th to Captain A. M. Palmer, U.S.A., depot quartermaster, 170 Summer Street, Boston. prepaid. The Lend-a-Hand/ Manila Hospital Aid Society seeks gifts for wounded or ill servicemen, with a list of supported items and a collection at 1 Beacon Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
A. M. Palmer
Summer Street
Boston
Lend-a-Iland Society
Sarah E. Hunt
Manila Hospital Aid Society
Manila
Lowney
Beacon Street
Bernard Whitman
Jamaica Club triumph opens Suburban Interclub season
The Jamaica Club defeated Colonial Club of Dorchester in the season opener at Jamaica Plain. Jamaicas won two battle pin games and three straight in bowling, plus one billiard victory. Colonials took the billiards. Pierce beat Clark by one point, Talbot of Jamaica beat Woodworth by eight in battle pool, Brantigan rolled 6511 in bowling.
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Colonial Club
Dorchester
Jamaica Plain
Colonials
Pierce
Clark
Talbot
Jamaica
Woodworth
Brantigan
800 Railroad Men Strike in New York Division
Nearly 800 brakemen freight handlers and switchmen of the New York division of the New York New Haven Hartford railroad walked off work today over the discharge of assistant superintendent Robert Thurbush at Mott Haven yards. The strike disrupts tugboat and float operations across the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Robert Thurbush
Mott Haven
Hub Punch Promises Digestible Mince Pies Recipe
A recipe note extols Hub Punch as a digestive aid for mince pies. It claims delicate stomachs struggle with some foods unless properly cooked and advises one bottle per ten pounds of stock for flavor and digestion improvement.
Mower and Betts Held for Jury in Defrauding Case
J M Fisher and Fred E Betts were held for the U S grand jury after a lengthy Equity Court hearing in the Federal building. Assistant U S District Attorney John H Casey led the prosecution with defense by Charles W Bartlett and Henry M Baker. Witnesses Aldrich of Melrose and Aiken of Manchester testified they were victimized. Aldrich oversaw the mailing department of the investment firm and said 22 people were employed before arrests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Fisher
Fred E. Betts
United States
United States Grand Jury
Fiske
Federal
Equity Court
United States District
John H. Casey
Charles W. Bartlett
Henry M. Baker
Arthur W. Aldrich
Melrose
Edward C. Aiken
Manchester
Disturbed Auburndale Physician Arrested After Hotel Outburst
A 40-year-old well-dressed man described as an Auburndale physician created a disturbance at the Parker House. He was arrested, released with a ban, but returned to abuse a desk clerk and attempt entry to the dining room. He was traced to Scollay Square and taken to Station 2 for examination by Dr. Dunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburndale
Parker House
Hanscom
Scollay Square
Station 2
Dunn
Ashmont Improvement Association installs officers
Newly elected officers are installed at the Ashmont Improvement Association monthly meeting. President Charles P. Anderson, vice-president P. J. Maguire, secretary J. E F. Coyle, treasurer Dr. C. H. Miller, directors Michael B. Martin Edward M Greene C. E Jennings William F. Greene and Dr. W. E. Graves. Members criticize the street commissioners and urge appointive membership with the Mayor as appointing power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ashmont Improvement Association
Charles P. Anderson
P. J. Maguire
J. E F. Coyle
C. H. Miller
Michael B. Martin
Edward M.greene
C. E. Jennings
William F. Greene
W. E. Graves
Board of Street Commissioners
Committee On Legislative Affairs
James H. Stark
C. E. Coyle
Edward M. Greene
Street Commission
Booker T. Washington Guest at Hotel Brunswick
Booker T. Washington spoke to about 150 guests hosted by the Young Men's Congregational Club at the Hotel Brunswick. A. H. Hayward presided as Washington described progress of the colored race in the South, noting increasing property and a hoped future dominant role in regional business. Attending were Rev. F. W. Noble, L. W. Hammond, Rev. O. B. Davis, William H. Baldwin, and F. M. Stanwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker T. Washington
Young Men’s Congregational Club
Brunswick
A. H. Hayward
Mr. Washington
South
F. W. Noble
D. D
Chicago
L. W. Hammond
O. B. Davis
Newtonville
William H. Baldwin
Boston Young Men's Christian Union
F. M. Stanwood
The
Hotel & Railroad News Company
Recount Alters Ward 5 Result and Lyons Grant
A recount of Democratic caucus votes cast last Friday showed few changes after midnight. In Ward 5 Harrington gained two men and the tickets shifted. Sawyer and FitzGerald will replace Madden and McDonald. Ward 16 delegations unchanged. An earlier notice corrected Grant gaining 10 votes overcount, restoring Lyons by two votes.
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Harrington
Dolan
David P. Sawyer
James B. Fitzgerald
James T. Madden
James McDonald
Concert for Sick Fund by Prince Edward Island Association
A concert and ball at Paul Revere Hall under the Prince Edward Island Association drew 300 guests. McInnes’s orchestra performed, followed by a banquet in the elaborately decorated dining hall. Prominent attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Conners, Mr. and Mrs. McMahon, and several ladies were present. receipts go to build a sick benefit fund, with over $1,000 in the treasury and a $1,500 goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Edward Island
Josie. M. Carroll
Laura McCloud
City Council Debates Polling Costs and Library Funding
City Solicitor Pevcy states the town cannot bear polling place costs for Temple Hall caucuses. Temple Hall party petitions for polling places and Alderman Bird moves withdrawal. Finance committee reports loan approval of 150000 from the State for a new armory, order adopted. Also approved 2000 more to library extensions, total 27000, and an 80000 appropriation for Willow Street Schoolhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pevcy
Cambridge
Finance Committee
Willow Street
Croker defies charges in public dispute with critics
Richard Croker openly challenges his accusers from the clergy and reformers who charged him with crime and corruption during the campaign. He asserts his honesty in real estate and bonding, and dares his opponents to prove or retract their accusations as the city government is now in their hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Richard Croker
Tammany
Reform
Croker
City Brevities Highlights and Local Accidents
John O Reagan, 50, living at 33 Liverpool Street East Boston, fell on stairs near Scollay Square subway entrance with a severe head wound. A charity concert and dance for Camry Hospital will be held at Eberle Hall Somerville tomorrow, with Miss Katherine O Neil directing. Patrolman Quigley of Station 138 retired. complaints against Sull ivan and Rubens dismissed. Edmund Waitt, 22, of 18 Kirtland Street, arrested for larceny of a typewriter from Harry C. Pindar at 179 Devonshire Street on Nov 14. Margaret Ryan, 107 Eliot Street, fell on street and cut head. W A Keniston, 137 Second Street South Boston, had a similar injury. Annie Smith, 82 Dover Street, slipped on Washington Street and sprained right ankle. Emergency Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John O Reagan
Liverpool Street
Boston
Scollay Square
Charles 3B
Maguire
Camnry Hospital
Eberle Hall
Somerville
Katherine O'Neil
Matthew Quigley
Station 138
D. J. Sullivan
F. S. Rubens
Edmund Waitt
Kirtland Street
Harry C. Pindar
Devonshire Street
Margaret Ryan
Eliot Street
W. A. Keniston
Second Street
Annie Smith
Dover Street
Washington Street
Western Massachusetts Diocese Formed In Episcopal Convention
In Springfield on November 19 the Protestant Episcopal Church organized the new diocese covering Hampden Hampshire Franklin and Berkshire counties plus Worcester County except Southbridge. It adopted the name diocese of western Massachusetts and unanimously elected Dr. David H. Greer of St. Bartholomew's New York to be bishop, after a harmonious convention with debates mainly on the diocese name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Protestant Episcopal Church
Hampden
Hampshire
Franklin
Berkshire
Worcester County
Southbridge
Christ Church
Massachusetts
David H. Greer
St. Bartholomew’s Church
New York City
Diocese of
Worcester
Greer
John Cotton Brooks
A. H. Vinton
All Saints, Worcester
Chase Heirs Contest Will Over Estate Division
Four children of the late Leverett M. Chase contest his Roxbury will alleging he was unsound of mind when made. The will places $80,000 in trustees with interest for the children, but the heirs seek an equal division of the principal rather than the income, arguing for bulk property rather than income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leverett M. Chase
Dudley Grammar School
Roxbury
Seventh annual A. O. H. ball in Curtis Hall Jamaica Plain
Nearly 600 attendees from Division 29 A. O. H. in Reston represented in uniform. President James Dempsey oversaw floor duties with Francis J. Gormiley, as Captain James Long and daughter led the grand march. County President William J. Cronin and Miss N. Linden led 50 couples along with noted guests including State President J. Ryan, Captain Spellacy, Major Clemmons, Edmund F. Ward, Miss Nellie May, Miss Maria Eddy, Mrs. J. Dempsey, Mrs. Thomas Murphy, Mrs. F. Gormley, Miss Mamie Quinn, Frank McGuinness, Owen Reynolds, Edward O’Keefe, and Dr. E F. Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Hall
Jamaica Plain
Reston
James Dempsey
Francis J. Gormiley
James Long
William J. Cronin
N. Linden
J. Ryan
Spellacy
Clemmons
Edmund F. Ward
Nellie May
Maria Eddy
J. Dempsey
Thomas Murphy
F. Gormley
Mamie Quinn
Frank McGuinness
Owen Reynolds
Edward O'Keefe
E F. Murphy
Orangeine powder claims quick relief and lasting strength
Advert says Orangeine powder provides quick relief and permanent benefit, promising renewed energy and lasting strength. It highlights a trusted formula and emphasizes daily use for ongoing vitality. The copy targets general adults seeking stamina and well being.
Tessie Hamilton to Stand Trial in Boston Case
Tessie Hamilton, noted pickpocket, was captured by Inspectors Douglass and Gaddis in Toledo and will be taken to Boston for trial. Detro it authorities briefly held her, but Michigan governor papers allowed return to Boston officers. She has a long history with multiple arrests and bail arrangements from various cities.
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Douglass
Gaddis
Tessie Hamilton
Yoledo
Detroit
Boston
Governo S
Michigan
Toledo
Grape Nuts Urged As Easy to Digest Breakfast Food
A newspaper note extols Grape Nuts as an easily digested cereal option. It explains the pre digested starch and claims rapid assimilation. A Chicago reader shares relief from indigestion and weight gain after using Grape Nuts, and the ad promotes serving it straight from the package or in simple puddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Phillips
Vernon Ave
Chicago
Tessie Hamilton Arrests Move Toward Boston Fate
Tessie Hamilton alias Tessie Ellis faces multiple city arrests as a suspected pick pocket. She is en route to Boston under an indictment found in a pending case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tessie Hamilton
Tessie Ellis
Boston
Arrests Linked to Serial Defendant Across Cities
The article notes a woman, identified as Annie Evans, Tessie Hamilton, Myers and Devis, who traveled between Milwaukee Detroit Buffalo Chicago Philadelphia and other cities after a sentence was sent to large cities. She was arrested in Milwaukee last May held on $1500 bond and later detained in Detroit earlier this month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Detroit
Annie Evans
Tessie Hamilton
Myers
Devis
Buffalo
Newmere
Chicago
Philadelphia
Special train for Harvard Yale game from New York
The New York New Haven Hartford railroad runs a Friday and Saturday service for the Harvard Yale football game in Cambridge. A parlor car and coach train departs New York at 1 30 p m Friday November 22 arriving Boston 7 10 p m same day returning Saturday November 23 from Boston at 6 03 p m reaching Grand Central at 11 43 p m Stops at Back Bay seats limited Tickets at State House No 3 and Terminal station.
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Chaambridge
New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad
New York
Boston
Terminal Station
Grand Central Station
Back Bay
Ticket Office
No. 3
State House
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Bill’ Campbell
Good Luck Circlettes
Mystic
Sanford Mfg. CO
Mower
Betts
Disturbed Parker
Union Brewery
BK. Kessler
Union Brewery Co
Terrace St
Mass
Chemic
Lectro Institute
H. B. McConnell
Hotel Pelham
Boylston St
Choker
Episcopalians Ghose Greek
Chase Heirs
Easy Food
Harvard
White Dental
Washingon Street
R. H. White Co
U. S
Meagher
Thomas F. Meagher
Walsh
Gainsboro Street
St. Geerlia's Church
Mt. Benedict
West Roxbury
Lynch
South Boston
Cornelius
Katie Lynch
Baxter Street
Sawyer
M. D
A. W. Wheeler & CO
Hanover St
American House
Sune Winter Street
Woodbury
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