Embezzlement Charge Shocks Oil Firm Director
Edwin Waite of Waite Williams Co an oil merchant at 78 Battery March Street arrested on a warrant for embezzling 3410 from a trust fund set up by heirs of Mrs Alma Conant. He is 54 and jailed in default of bail. His counsel is Fred H Willamas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Waite
Waite, Williams & Co
Batterymarch Street
Burke and Mahoney
Waite
Stanwood Street
Dorchester
Royal B. Conant
Walter W. Conant
Florence L. Wheeler
Almira
Conant
Chester A. Reed
Conants
Wheeler
Fred H. Willamas
The Favorite Prescription Promises Health For Mothers
The advertisement urges women to use Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription to ensure healthy motherhood. It claims the medicine strengthens reproductive organs, eases pregnancy, and reduces suffering, with a testimonial from Edith Cain praising relief from uterine issues. It also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation and blood health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Cain
Clinton, Allegheny Co
Dr. Pierce
Thief Arrests Extend to Three Suspects in Fur Ring
Boston police report three suspects linked to a fur theft ring. Richard C. Chase admitted stealing $1200 in furs from Harry A. Solis of 425 Newbury Street on Sept 2. Benjamin M. Morris, Isadore Kaufman, and Dr. George L. Tullochs were arrested as alleged receivers of the stolen goods. Dr Noyes J Weeks was later charged in Claremont with a $50 fur cape theft by false pretenses. An inspector planned a trip to Claremont for the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin M. Morris
Cambridge
Isadore Kaufman
Havre Street
Boston
George L. Tullochs
Union Park Street
Cleary and
Wolf
Richard C. Chase
Harry A. Solis
Newbury Street
Kaufman
Tullochs
New Public Library
Noyes J. Weeks
Claremont
N. H
Orville A. Jenkins
Washington Street
Dreeks
Peterhans Sentenced to Fifteen Years for Multiple Burglaries
William Peterhans, 20, pleaded guilty in Superior Criminal Court before Judge Gaskill to burglary and breaking and entering three Dorchester homes and one in Jamaica Plain, with property valued about 950 dollars. He faces an indeterminate term of 10 to 15 years in state prison. A German national, he is said to be wanted in Germany for a burglary there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Peterhans
Superior Criminal Court
Gaskill
Dorchester
Jamaica Plain
Peterhans
Irish Nationalists 10 Meet for Music Hall Rally
A large gathering at Franklin Hall 58 Hanover street discussed preparations for a rand demonstration on Sunday November 1. Four thousand tickets issued, platform seats selling at a premium. Preparations for a grand street parade underway with notable attendees may include Senator Hoar and Boston Mayor Josiah Quincy and Governor Walcott.
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Franklin Hall
Hanover Street
Rand
United Societies
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Josiah Quincy
Boston
Walcott
New York
James J. Egan
Albert J. Whitehead
John Daly
James Kent
Women Speakers Highlight Home Congress Event
Mrs Susanna Phelps Gage of Cornell spoke on the brain development with emphasis on nourishment and structure. Miss Edith J Claypole presented on keeping the brood pure and earned Summa Cum Laude at Cornell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cotillon Hall
Susanna Phelps Gage
Gage
Cornell University
Castles Not Guilty In London Theft Case
London October 12 The Castles face magistrate tomorrow with a not guilty plea for both prisoners. Mrs Castle admits the goods were stolen but denies felonious intent. The magistrate may acquit one or both or order trial by jury. Defense hopes for Castle release, doubts about Mrs Castle. Kleptomania admitted. hope to discharge the afflicted prisoner rests on magistrate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Castles
Castle
Actor and Newspaper Boys Honor Fletcher at Play
Charles Leonard Fletcher a former Boston newspaper man now starring in Dr. Jekyll and Mr Hyde at the New Grand Theatre received a diamond ring from F. H. Claflin representing Boston Press Club friends. He thanked the News paper row boys and said he still regards his old friends. audience gave three cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Leonard Fletcher
Boston
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
New Grand Theatre
F. H. Claflin
Boston Theatre benefit to feature top talent and officials
The newsboys and bootblacks benefit at the Boston Theatre Sunday promises a red letter affair with Mayor Quincy, Congressman John F. Fitzgerald, and city government backing. The Seventh Regiment Band of New York led by Walter B. Rogers, premier cornet soloist, Spencerencee Vocal Club with Kronberg, Miss Elsie Frances Adams, a leading society board, and Master Henry Donlon headline a star studded program in support of the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Quincy
John F. Fitzgerald
Seventh Regiment Band of
New York
Walter B. Rogers
Spencerenc Ee
Kronberg
Sso
Elsie Frances Adams
Quakeress), Leading Society Board
Henry Donlon
Albert Chevalier At Hollis Street In London Style
Albert Chevalier the coster singer headlines a strong English vaudeville bill at the Hollis Street Theatre Boston this week. His act, backed by an all English company apart from two Abbott sisters, draws praise for his dialect singing and character studies. Special notes go to magician Charles Bertran and instrument mimic Harry Atkinson. Chevalier appears for a week only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
London
Albert Chevalier
Charles Frohman
Abbott Sisters
Chevalier
Coster
Gilbert
East End
Covent Garden
Whitechapel
Awkins
Tick
Charles Bertran
Herrmann
Harry Atkinson
Hollis
Night in New York delights Park audience with breezy farce
Nellie McHenry stars in A Night in New York a lively farce with bright witticisms and musical numbers. H Grattan Donnelly presents a plot of double engagements and mistaken plans featuring Willoughby Still Jefferson Manhattan and Miss Harlem aided by a French maid and a Negress attendant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie McHenry
the Park
New York
Willoughby Still
Kennebunk
Henrietta
Peri
Jefferson
John Webster
Mr. Morrison
Miss McHenry
Fritz Emmett
Charles Eastwood
Opera in Three Acts The Royal Middy at Castle Square
Genee's opera in three acts The Royal Middy drew a near new appeal at Castle Square Theatre with a tuneful score and a simple tale of love and intrigue. Miss Lane and Mr. Murray earned ovations. Murray’s Don Januario echoed Carmen with added comedy while Edgar Temple as Don Lamperto and Miss Millard as the queen impressed with sweetness and poise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genee
Castle Square Theatre
Miss Lane
Mr. Murray
Don Januario
Carmen
Edgar Temple
Don Lamperto
Miss Millard
Dean's Kidney Pills Claim Universal Cure for Boston List
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a universal cure covering ailments from backache to Bright’s disease. A testimonial from Henry Cox of 771-2 Franklin St. credits relief from kidney and back pains after using the remedy. Pills priced 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co. sole U S agents, with distribution through Geo Burwell’s stores. Also notes Holland week repertory at the Hollis with several plays and matinees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Dean
Boston
Geo. Burwell
Park Sq
Boylston St
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Comedic highlight as Mungo delivers popular songs
Oscar Girard drew laughs as Mungo the colored servant with playful acts. In the final scene proprieties loosened to include several of the era’s comic songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Girard
Mungo
Wizard of the Nile at Tremont Theatre draws big crowd
Frank Daniels showcases necromantic comedy with a laughing audience at Tremont Theatre. Louise Royce and Edna Thornton headline, with strong vocal work by Leonard Walker and supporting turns by Walter Allen Greta Risley and Louis Casavant. The show runs two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Daniels
Tremont
H. B. Smith
Louise Royce
Edna Thornton
Cleopatra
Leonard Walker
Walter Allen
Greta Risley
Louis Casavant
Wizard
Tremont Theatre
Abbey, Schoeffel & Gran Co. (Ltd
Harry B. Smith
Victor Herbert
Two Little Vagrants Delight Boston Museum Audiences
Monday night at the Boston Museum the play The Two Little Vagrants drew growing crowds for its fourth Monday run. BE. J. Ratcliffe won hearty approval from his first appearance while Jessie Busley and Minnie Dupree as the waifs pleased the audience, with strong supporting performances throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Museum
BE. J. Ratcliffe
Jessie Busley
Minnie Dupree
Last Nights of The Old Homestead at Boston Theatre
The Old Homestead closes in Boston after a two week run. Richard Jose wowed the crowd with Monroe H Rosenfelds Back Mid the Clover and the Corn, a ballad repeated five times. Remaining shows promise further interest with large upcoming attendances by the Undertakers Association and other parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Homestead
Boston
Richard Jose
Monroe H. Rosenfeld
Undertakers’ Association
The Turn of the Tide at The Byr ons at The Columbia
Oliver Doud Byron presents The Turn of the Tide with David Higgins scripting. Kate Byron delivers a fresh Irish Italian persona while P. Aug Anderson supports strongly and Ida Howell and the Vantini sisters add lively specialties. Andrew Mack is announced for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Aug. Anderson
Ida Howell
Vantini
Miss Brown at Park Theatre Prompts Strong Advance Sale
Boston audiences praised The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown and rush tickets began selling. John R. Rogers Comedians bring a strong cast led by Herbert Sparling Mamie Gilroy Eugene O Rourke Annie Ward Tiffany Sarah McVicker W B Murray Ollie Redpath Mamie Scott Jane Marbury and Eva Selbie with twenty five school girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Brown
Boston
Park Theatre
John R. Rogers
Holland duo to perform two new plays at Hollis Street
At Hollis Street Theatre the preliminary advance sale opens for E. M. and Joseph Holland. The pair present a week long engagement starting Monday Oct 19 featuring 1871 and A Superfluous Husband, new to Boston audiences. The first is a one act Daudet adaptation, the second adapted from Fulda by Clyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis Street Theatre
E. M
Joseph Holland
Boston
Alphonse Daudet
Ludwig Fulda
Clyde
Cleveland and Haverly Minstrels Set for Boston Engagement
The mammoth minstrels organization will perform at the Boston Theatre for one week starting a week from Monday. Formed recently, it numbers over 100 black faced artists including top names. They are currently playing at the Standard Theatre in New York to strong praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland & Haverly
Mammoth
Boston Theatre
Standard Theatre
New York
Boston
Grand Opera House Week Brims With Hazel Kirke and Vaudeville
The Grand Opera House enters its eighth week with Hazel Kirke delighting the stock company audience led by Nadine Winston and Wallace Campbell. The animatographe debuts a stronger second week with new pictures. Pearl Andrews headlines a strong vaudeville bill featuring imitations of famous figures and Albert Chevalier's My Dear Old Dutch. New acts by Newell and Shevette and Gilman Low please, completing a varied program of sentiment and spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Hazel Kirke
Nadine Winston
Wallace Campbell
Lord Carringford
Pitticus Green
James Hall
James K. Keane
Dunstan Kirke
Grand Opera House Stock Company
Pearl Andrews
New York
Vesta Tilley
Harry Kernell
Frank Bush
Maggie Cline
Yvette Guilbert
Coster
Albert Chevalier
George Evans
Honey Boy
Newell
Shevette
Gilman Low
Keith's vaudeville bill delivers strong all around show
A large Keith's audience enjoyed varied acts led by the Rinehart sisters who sing and dance with refined costuming. Merritt and Gallagher impressed with Dickensian humor, Brydges and Little sang popular ballads, and the Casino four provided bright jokes. The cinematographe pinch hits with lively living pictures especially swans and cavalry horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith’s
Rinehart Sisters
Merritt
Gallagher
Dickens
Alfred
Brydges and Little
Casino Comedy Four
George Thatcher
Ed Marble
Mark Sullivan
Billie Deaves
Chevalier
Lille Western
Anna Myers
W. T. Carleton
The
Cinematographe
Big Sensation showat Howard Atheneum led by Flynn and Sheridan
This week at the Howard Atheneum the Big Sensation show offers a burlesque medley and high merit specialties. Notables include Milo Zittella Flora Cunningham and Grant the Brutal Brothers Sophie Thorne Lancaster and Collins Billy and Willie Farrell Smart and Williams and Thomas P Smith. Also features living pictures Moses in the Bulrushes the Prayer The Sea shore Girl and A Dream plus ventriloquist Williams and the aerial act Monsulla and Mile Russell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flynn and
Sheridan
Howard Atheneum
Milo
Zittella
Flora
Cunningham
Grant
Sophie Thorne
Lancaster and
Collins
Billy Farrell
Willie Farrell
Cakewalkers of
America
Smart and Williams
Thomas P. Smith
Moses
Williams
Monsulla
Mile. Russell
Mile Pianka enjoys park ride with baby lions at Austin and Stone Museum
Mile Pianka appeared healthy as she toured the city park system with six baby Nubian lions at the Austin and Stone Museum. Colonel Frank P. Stone arrived with four year old chestnut tandem-hitched lions, while Mile Pianka promoted the museum’s last week of the exhibit and the lion act drew crowds alongside the Royale troupe and a line of performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pianka
Austin & Stone’s Museum
Newton Boulevard
Frank P. Stone
Maggie Cline
Baltimore
Royale Troupe
Three Renos
Emery
Marlowe
The
Murphys
Williams and Hamlin
Ettie Albion
Nettie Little
Ida Siddons
Jones and Taggart
Arnold Sisters
Irene Shannon
Ed Banker
Trewie Brothers
Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde staged at New Grand Theatre
The New Grand Theatre presented Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde yesterday with Charles Leonard Fletcher in the dual role. His performance drew strong praise for energy and range, highlighting the classic tale's contrast of personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Jekyll Ang
Mr. Hyde
New Grand Theatre
Mr. Charles Leonard Fletcher
Chute Grounds At Huntington Ave Prove Popular Daytime Arena
Pleasant afternoons at the chute grounds on Huntington Avenue draw large crowds. The sport holds the public mind with strong appeal, and daytime visits appeal to children and parents because the cost is half the evening rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Avenue
Eden Musee Expands Attractions Draws Bigger Crowds
In its third week the Eden Musee reports rising attendance as new features expand the collection. The venue adds anatomical and mechanical wonders, the chamber of horrors, murderers row, and life size wax figures across four floors, presented attractively. It aims to become a top city resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Musee
Chamber of Horrors
Rose Sydell's New London Belles at Trocadero
After a warm reception the Rose Sydell company opened a busy week at the Trocadero. The curtain-raiser Widow Wynne's Reception leads a varied program with Hart and Walling in vaudeville, Rose Sydell's burlesques, Campbell and Shepp, Frye and Allen, E. J. Holland aerial act, and the Four Emperors of Music in a final burlesque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Sydell
London
Hart and Walling
Campbell and Shepp
Frye and Allen
E. J. Holland
Four Emperors of Music
Ninety Seven Percent of Grocers Sell ENAM ELINE
Market note shows 97 percent of U S retail grocers carry ENAM ELINE a leading enamel product for household use. Data reflects widespread consumer availability across major chains and independent stores nationwide.
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United States
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Esther Doherty
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Home Congress
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P. J. Tynan
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Ooster Singer
Hollis Street
Nellie M'Henry
the Park Theatre
Oliver and
Kate Byron
Pliny
Columbia
Nellie M’'Henry
Eczema
John DD. Porte
Pittsburg
Porrex Dave Cum. Corp
Sole
the Wizard OF the Nile
Hollands
OLD Howard
Athen
Howard St
Comio
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Dover Sts
Jerry Lusand
Mendoza
Matthews
Harris
Burke
Stewart
Keith’s New Theatre
Austin & Stone's
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Grand Music
Sarah Tyson Rover
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Hollis Teatre
Isaac B. Rich
Coser
Albert Chalier
Eatre
Tremont St
Normandy
Park Heisei
Bowdoin Ad Theatre
Charles F. Atkinson
Dan’l
Sally IN
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Dan Burke
Lillian Stewart
Carr
McLeod
Howard
St. Clair
New Eden Musee
Medford
Mass
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F. B. Subert
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the Marvellous Cinematographe
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Amereica
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Denman Thompson
MUSEU
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7Th Regiment
W. B. Rogers
Sale
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Stone's
Columbia Theatre
Mats
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Andrew Mack
SPM
Animatographe
Geo Eyage
Jox
Sota
Pitts, Kimball & Lewis
Paris
Palace Theatre
Trocadero Premthaernese
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den Musee
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Mechanical Wonders
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North Adams
Washington St
Causeway St
J. R. Watson
Gen’ Pas
Portland
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