Three of a Kind The Bright Side at Tremont Temple
The Tremont Temple lecture by Hon William Parsons explored The Bright Side with humor and literary flair. He warned against rhyming lovers and joked about American beauty imports while urging cheerfulness and moderation. A police raid on a “Boys’ Club” upstairs on School Street led to twelve arrests for poker, with bail posted and next steps in Municipal Court.
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Tremont Temple
Wvilliam Parsons
Great Britain
Salisbury
Satan
Don Quixote
Sancho Panza
Sergeant Daly
Sereeant Daly
Watts and
Vinal
Luther M. Harris
Andrew Fletcher
Elenry C. Gordon
Fred Steward
George Pemberton
Harry G. Stewart
John Chase
John Pinkerton
Charles Lincoln
Nathan Allston
William Mathews
John Meaney
Darling
Theodora at the Globe a Sardou drama on Byzantium
Theodora at the Globe Theatre presents Sardou's vivid drama set in sixth century Byzantium. Miss Lilian Olcott as Theodora is faulted for passion over force, with Liston Gilmour and others in supporting roles. The production features Parisian set pieces and luxuriously faithful costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodora
GLOBE
M. Sardou
Pheodora
Theschylus
Shakspere
Racine
Goethe
Theodore
S Andreas
Byzantium
Justinian
Andreas
Jyria
Globe Theatre
Porte St. Martin ‘Theatre
Paris
Mme. Bernhardt
Hippodrome
Lilian Olcott
Miss Olcott
Theodora of Byzantinum
Chicago
Mr. Liston
Justinen
Storm
Mr. Gilmour
Miss Gaylor
Tamyris
East Boston Ferries Inquiry Reveals Waste and Mismanagement
A Boston aldermanic committee presented two reports on East Boston ferry operations. The majority censures directors for careless contracts and excess costs, while the minority faulted wasteful practices without finding direct fraud and recommended referring the matter to the city solicitor and district attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Aldermen
East Boston
Ferries
Freeman
Bromwich
Sullivan
Carroll
Alderman Freeman
Lars
Messrs
Fraser
Morton
Woolley
Pearl
Clark
O’brien
Ooort Ule
Sd Phal
Breck
Pinaian
Hugh
Fraser and
Arbecam
Flanagan
Tay
Sullivar
East Ears
Boston
Ferry Department
Treasury
Publc
Board of
Citizens' Nomination Meeting Names Chelsea Mayor Candidates
The Citizens' party of Chelsea held a mass meeting at Shurtleff Hall to nominate a mayor eight aldermen twenty councilmen and school committeemen. Mayor candidate is an elderly Chelsea resident and Wool dealer at Nichols Dupee Co 115 Federal Street.
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Citizens’ Party of
Chelsea
Shurtleff Hall
Citizens’ Committee
Franklin O. Barnes
Benjamin F. Dodge
Thomas Taylor
P. B Kennan
John di Fiat
John H. Crandon
John Edmunds
Scattering
Warp T
Jabez K. Montgomery
Rufus Crowell
Timothy J. Kkeete
Isaac W. Hanson
John F. Kerby
Amos “A. Muda
William Y. Farnum
Williamf. Carruthers
A. Arnold Ross
John J. Connelly
H. J. Stunner
Lugene Cashman
Dennis A. O'Brien
Albert G. Smalley
William H. Cate, Jr
WA. Marsh
W. H. Vahey
Andrew Anderson
Baptist Social Union Held Monthly Meeting and Reports
The Baptist Social Union met at the Meionaon last evening with Dr Brackett Rev Reuen Thomas and Rev W C Richmond speaking. Judge Orcuit presided as president and a report on Christian work praised aid to four churches and urged outreach to laboring classes amid concerns about their influence. Byron Somes Boston Globe night editor died at 6 pm after typhoid fever and heart trouble. born in Biddeford Maine, 28, he worked across several papers and leaves a widow and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Social Union
Meionaon
Brackett
Brookline
Reuen Thomas
W. C. Richmond
Cambridgeport
Judge Orcuit
Cambridge
Fourth Street
South Boston
Dearborn
Harvard Street
Boston
Chicago
Mr. Moody
Monyra
Byron Somes
Boston Globe
Rockland Sigest
Boston Highlands
Mr. Somes
Washington, D.C
Pennsylvania
Ohio
New York
Connecticut
New York Star
Lroy Telegam
Troy News
Globe
Tiddeford
Washington, D. C
Somes
Congress
Cunard Ships Continue Passenger Service From This Port
The rumor that Cunard will stop first class passenger sailings from this port is false. Tarifa and Samaria will operate as freight vessels for a few weeks due to light traffic, while other ships will still carry cabin, intermediate, and steerage passengers.
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Cunard Company
Tarifa
Samaria
Globe Tea Company Promises Fine Teas at Economical Prices
Andrew Hethers ston & Co of 44 and 46 Milk Street advertise a large demand for imported teas. They confidently offer teas as represented and particularly fine goods at economical prices, a consideration to family purchasers. Their advertisement is worthy of perusal.
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Globe Tea Company
Andrew Hethersston & Co
Milk Street
Avransfer of Department to General Corse Today
General Corse will transfer the Boston post office department from Tobey this afternoon and become postmaster. Edgarton supervises delivery of government property. La Rue Harrison oversees money order assets. Corse will review divisions and no changes or removals will occur before his assessment.
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Corse
Democratic State Committee
Boston
Edgarton
la Rue Harrison
Washington
Tobey
General Corse
Post Office
Dover shoe man George W. Tash dies after strike
George W. Tash a leading Dover New Hampshire shoe manufacturer died last night from an apoplectic fit after a strike at his factory last week. He was a New Durham native, a Democrat who won alderman seats in 1871 and 1885, and a three time mayoral candidate. He led Stratford Lodge of Masons and the St Paul Commandery and was president of the Cocheco Savings Bank and Cocheco National Bank. He leaves a widow and one child.
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George W. Tash
Dover
N. F
New Durham
Stratford Lodge of Masons
St. Paul Commandery
Cocheco Savings Bank
Cocheco National Bank
Somerville Prohibitionists Gather For Temperance Effort
A Somerville meeting at Prospect Hill Church plans circulars and posters to win votes against alcohol. Committees on finance distribution and rallying were formed, with ministers to lead public meetings in four city sections and a large mass gathering likely at Union Square skating rink. Mayor Burns may speak. women volunteers report steady fundraising as liquor interests are said to be a small minority.
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Prospect Hill
Somerville
Mr. Hitchcock
J. 8. Thomson
Wilbur S. Clark
KR. G. Nickerson
Samuel Cutler
H. R. Bishop
John FE. Nickerson
Charles H. North
Louis P
J. S.thomson
Unitarian Church
East Somerville
West Somerville
Union Square
Winter Will
Burns
Notable deaths of captains and clergymen across states
Captain Richard R. Freeman of Wellfleet died of heart disease at 73. Former president of the Boston & Provincetown Steamship Co and Wellfleet Savings Bank, he also directed Weillfleet Marine Insurance. Nurse Maria Goddard, linked to actor Fanny Davenport, died in Canton Penn at 87. Rev. A P Tinker died in Denver Col. J L Heath died in Belgrade Me of pneumonia. Mrs. Sarah B. Smith longtime Berkshire Institution for the Blind matron died in Dover NH at age 6 years 6 months. Dr. John P. Gray, Utica State Lunatic Asylum superintendent, died after illness.
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Richard R. Freeman
Wellfeet
Boston & Provincetown Steamship Company
Wellfleet Savings Bank
Weillfleet Marine Insurance Company
Maria Goddard
Fanny Davenport
Canton
Penn
England
E. L. Davenport
Congregational Church
Auburn
Enver
Col
J. L. Heath
Augusta
Belgrade
Sarah B. Smith
Berkshire Institution For the Blind
Boston
Dover
N. H
John P. Gray
Utica
N. Y
Boston & Savannah Steamship Co Changes Boston Agents
The Boston & Savannah steam ship Company shifts its Boston agents from Nickerson & Crosby to Richardson & Barnard. Richardson & Barnard have run Savannah representation for twenty years and now control stock, selling to Ocean Steamship Co of Savannah. General G. M. Sorrel becomes Savannah agent. boats’ schedule unchanged. Richardson is president. Augustus Nickerson treasurer.
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Boston & Savannah Steamship Company
Messrs. Nickerson & Crosby
Cos Messrs. Richardson & Barnard
Savannah
Boston
Richardson & Barnard
Ocean Steamship Company of
Central Railroad of Georgia
Boston & Savannah
G. M. Sorrel
City
New York
Philadelphia
EB. C. Richardson
Augustus Nickerson
Coe's Cough Balsam Promoted for Children and Adults
An old advertisement touts Coe's Cough Balsam as suitable for children and adults, claiming it cures coughs and is available at druggists. It emphasizes ease of use and frequent recommendation for homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coe
Banquet Honors Boston Visit of Pascoe Bridegroom
About seventy guests gathered at Wells Memorial building for a supper in honor of David M. Pascoe secretary treasurer of the International Typographical Union of North America and his bride on their bridal tour from Philadelphia. The program featured music recitations and speeches with remarks by H T Elder of the Herald and Boston Typographical Union officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David M. Pascoe
International Typographical Union of North America
Boston
Philadelphia
Wells Memorial Building
Pascoe
H.T. Elder
Llerald
Harry M’glenen
Boston Theatre
International Union
William Madigan
Pym
Bugh O'Halloran
W.W. B. Welch
W. A. Holland
Andrew Atwel Ay
Arthur Foote organ concert at First Church
Mr. Arthur Foote presented a complete organ programme at First Church Berkeley Street with selections by Rheinberger Merkel and Saint-Saëns ending with Mendelssohn in F sharp minor. Mr. George J. Parker sang pieces from Sullivan and Rebekah, delivering a refined, expressive recital that impressed attendees and promises future collaborations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Foote
Berkeley Street
George J. Parker
Sullivan
Rebekah
Foote
Josef Rheinberger
Merkel
Parker
City Notes and Police Activity Report
Police divisions reorganized as new patrols took charge after briefing by commissioners. Several arrests were reported including Dennis Wagner on a misused order and William J. Vickery, Thomas H. Howard, Lawrence Ferris, Joseph Donnelley, and Jeremiah Ryan on voting law violations with cases continued to December. George C. Eilison was charged with larceny from multiple firms. The Examiner Club met at the Parker House, while the Michael Davitt lecture planning proceeded with meetings at Parker House Room 7 and in the evening for action.
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Jary
Sullivan
Court House
dDeels
Committee On Public Buildings
Beacon Street
Board of Health
Committee On Finance
Social Law Library Ac
Committee On County Accounts
Freeman
Salvation Army
Board of Police
Ains
Police Cape
Dennis Wagner
William J. Vickery
Somerville
Thomas H. Howard
Revere
Lawrence Ferris
Cambridge
Joseph Donnelley
Cambridgeport
Jeremiah Ryan
Charlestown
George C. Eilison
Columbus Avenue
Crane
Examiner Club
Parker House
Clark
McKenzie Pool
Tournay Edwards
Michael Davitt
Fire scene in East Boston under investigation by marshal
Fire Marshal C. W. Whitcomb visited the East Boston blaze to determine cause. The extensive destruction makes origin hard to trace amid many theories. Reports suggest a weight discrepancy in what was first reported.
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C. W. Whitcomb
Boston
Jack at the Park in Bohemia a Bohemian life drama
Park Theatre presents Jack or Life in Bohemia a London tale of friendship and ingratitude. Noel Blake ascends to wealth from a relative’s death while betraying friends and snubbing benefactors. Eben Plymp ton offers a manly Jack in a clear forcible dialoguened portrayal.
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Jack
Park
Bohemia
Eben Wrmpton
Park Theatre
Jack Beamish
Noel Blake
Madge Heskitt
Blake
London
Harry Beckett
Eben Plympton
Mlle Rhea Stars in The Widow at Boston Theatre
The Boston Theatre presents Mlle Rhea in The Widow a three act French comedy adapted from the Wrench of lated. The performance blends funeral mood and lively intrigue with a witty plot about a widow and her schemes to test her husband and entertain friends. Rhea’s beauty and charm carry the piece though critics note flaws in character embodiment. Audience reaction is favorable as the cast delivers a brisk cheerful show.
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Mlle
Rhea
Boston
Rh¢a
Menhac
Haléevy
Madame la Comtesse de Potters
M. le Comte
Madame de Poiters
Gasa
My Ie Comte
Madame Lé Contresse
Henri Dz Leon
Mile
Mile. Rhén
J. R. Amory
George Palmer
Rica
Romany Rye at Howard Athenaum Impresses Crowd
The melodrama Romany Rye played at the Howard Athenaum last evening with John Burke as Jack Thorn and Victory Bateman as Gertie Heckett. The cast received hearty applause for strong acting and effective scenery including the cellar of the Black Croft and the wreck of the Saratoga. The show will run each evening with matinees Wednesday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Athenaum
Messrs
Black Croft
A Fireman's Funeral For Hoseman Emmons In South Boston
The funeral for Hoseman George I F Emmons killed at his home in South Boston took place yesterday after Thanksgiving night. Services at Unity Chapel Dorchester Street Washington Village followed with Scripture reading prayer and a brief eulogy. Pallbearers included members from Ladder 5b Engine 2 Hose 2 and Ladder 5b. Floral tributes featured a fire department hat and a pillar of roses from Hose 10. Interment was at Cedar Grove cemetery.
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George I F. Emmons
Boston
Unity Chapel
Dorchester Street
Washington Village
William H. Savary
Frank P. Chapman
Mortimer Cronin
Ladder
W. H. Lewis
Engine
Frank M. Perkins
Hose
Local Patent Medicines Ad Listing
An old advertisement lists Hale’s Honey cough cure 25 50c and 1 dollar Glenn’s sulphur soap for healing and beauty. German corn remover Burton’s agents Hill’s hair dye Pike’s toothache drops Dean’s rheumatic pills priced around 25c to 1 dollar.
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Hale
Sioney
Glenn
Hill
Pike
Dean
Creditors Meet Holmes Flour Dealer On Insolvency
A creditors meeting for Frank M. Holmes flour dealer was held at the chamber of commerce rooms with about twenty five creditors present. Liabilities total 48183 50 and assets 414,800 326. Holmes offered 25 cents on the dollar in thirty days but creditors rejected it and appointed a three member committee to report with a recommendation. Boston houses are among the largest creditors and Holmes continues to operate store stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Holmes
Cepuvercial Street
Chamber of Commerce
William 5. Bell
John E. Welsh
Holmes
Boston
Air
William &. Midg
Benjamin Tlanuneond
Ebenever Kh. Merbersen
Homies
Eagle Clothing House
Concord
N. H
B.S. Atwood
Whitman
Attwood
General Theological Society Names New Members
The committee on new members held a meeting at 5 Mt. Verney Street. Candidates presented for membership included Andrew, William G. Means, John Francis H. Jenney, and Frank B. C. White, with others elected as corresponding corporate members and thirteen additional corporate members conditionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Theological Society
Mt. Verney Street
Air
Samuel N. Brown
Preas
Messrs. Andrew
William G. Means
John Prancis H. Jenney
Frank B.C. White
Epnnal
Nlems
Lemen
Joan Fe. Souther
H. A. Wilder
Wool
J. S. Gibbens
Faithful Employees to Receive Watches from Boston Jeweller
A Boston jeweller ordered seven cold watches with silk ribbon chains valued at 200 dollars each. They are being manufactured at Waltham and will be presented by Mr. John P. Squire on Christmas to seven foremen at his East Cambridge packing establishment who stood by him during the recent strike. Each watch will be inscribed and each chain will bear a gold slide with the recipient’s monogram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Waltham
John P. Squire
East Cambridge
Cambridge court records Norton murder case faces medical testimony
Lawyer William B. Gale represented Peter Norton in a Cambridge court yesterday as Norton stands charged with murdering his wife. The case awaits further medical testimony and proceedings continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William B. Gale
Peter
Norton
Cambridge
Antidote praised for Newport Prohibition distress
A sketchy note praises Wood bury's Antidote as a versatile cure for Prohibition distress in Newport. It claims the compound imitates gin flavors with cin lemon juice bitters and sugar and hints at a hidden anti dotal purpose. The piece mentions The Saturday Evening Gazette as the seller.
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Woodbury
Newport
Rhode Island
Saturday Evening Gazette
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School Street
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the Theatres
Charles Kent
Georgie Drew Barrymore
Charac
Ealy
Josie H Blanchemayne
Barr
Citizens’ Nominations
Cunard Steamers
Avransfer
Somerville Prohibitionists
Roston & Savannah Steamers
City Notes
J.B. Barnaby & GO
Washington Street
Acs
PYLE
Agia Fiano
Hlaerm Co
Jakwes Pyle
New Yorke
Cold Medal
Stee’ Baker
Arzekast Gocta
W. Baker & CO
Dorchester, Hass
Maverick House
East Boster
Cunard
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