Sloop Captain Murdered After Fire Fronts on Dream
The oyster sloop Dream drifted into Rock Creek with the captain Oliver Caulk dead aboard and dismembered remains found. A deckhand Frank Collier is missing, and police hunt a mysterious man who boarded the Dream and asked for a ride to St Michaels Talbot County. The ship sailed Saturday with Caulk carrying about $300.
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Eltimore
Dréam
Rock Creek
Oliver Caulk
Frank Collier
St. Michaels
Talbot County
Sparrow's Point
Amelia
Baltimore
Caulk
Four Gray Horses Pull Roman Chariot in Dewey Day Parade
A unique feature of the Dewey day procession impressed crowds with four gray horses and a Roman chariot from the Victor Coffee turnout. The display carried china cups and silver spoons for coffee served to Governor Wolcott Brigadier General Mathews his staff and 8000 soldiers and sailors in line who received free rations of coffee. all found it delicious and satisfying.
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Wolcott
Mathews
John R. Murphy Lecture at St John’s Hall for Bazaar
Hon John R Murphy speaks on Europe Through American Eyes at St John’s Hall Moon Street to aid St Stephen’s parish bazaar. A concert by well known artists precedes the lecture followed by dancing to 4 am. Proceeds go to the Hibernian table run by Mrs Tennyson. Committee reported encouraging ticket sales.
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St. John’s Hall
Moon Street
We Uns of Tennessee at Grand Opera House
The strong company staged Lee Arthur's melodrama We 'Uns of Tennessee set in Chickamauga district. It centers on a captain of volunteers blamed for a mountain daughter’s betrayal and features a bayonet duel and vivid Southern dialects. Lige Munroe and Jack Gray receive notable applause for stirring performances as the production highlights plantation and military melodrama with fine music and an appreciative audience.
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Lee Arthur
Tennessee
Grand Opera House
Lucille Courtney
Chickamauga
Lige Munroe
Elmer Grandon
Robert Gaillard
Jack Gray
Brooke
W. L. Stanley
Rupert of Hentzau dazzles Hollis Street Theatre audience
Anthony Hope's romantic sequel to The Prisoner of Zenda receives emphatic applause as James K. Hackett stars in dual roles of Rassendyll and the king. Arthur Hoops, Jobyna Howland, Grace Rials and others deliver strong performances with notable stage combat and refined character work. Next week Kendal's The Elder Miss Blossim comes to the house.
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Anthony Hope
Rupert of Hentzau
Zenda
Hollis Street Theatre
James K. Hackett
Rassendyll
King
Rudolf
Arthur Hoops
Rupert
Jobyna Howland
Flavia
Grace Rials
Rosa Holt
Carl Ahrendt
Sapt
Brigham Royce
Fritz
Stephen Wright
Langley Taylor
James
Rip Van Winkle at Boston Theatre Impresses with Natural Portrait
Joseph Jefferson’s performance as Rip Van Winkle at the Boston Theatre last evening is praised for living the character with striking clarity. The review commends the actor’s natural touch, imagination, and ability to invoke a Dutch village of the era, noting the delight remains enduring across generations. The engagement lasts one week and will be followed by The Sorrows of Satan.
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Joseph Jefferson
Boston Theatre
Mr. Jefferson
George
Jefferson
Satan
Jilt at Castle Square draws praise for cast and staging
The Castle Square Theatre presented Dion Boucicaults The Jilt to a large Boston audience last evening. John Craigs portrayal of Myles OHar a drew special commendation for his popular appeal and the scenic presentation was praised for its artistry and planning.
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Castle Square Theatre
Dion Boucicault
Boston Museum
John Craig
Myles O'Hara
Boston
Boston reader praises Doan’s Kidney Pills and local actors
A Boston reader testifies to relief from kidney and bladder trouble after using Doan’s Kidney Pills, sold by Woodbury Drug Co. The note adds cast members and roles from a stage performance including Charles Mackay and Lilian Lawrence, with tickets and show details for The Jilt and Too Much Johnson.
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Boston
T. J. Flaven
Chelsea St
South
Dean
Woodbury Drug Co
Maverick Sq
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Sign of the Cross engages Boston for one week at Museum
The engagement of The Sign of the Cross continues one week at the Boston Museum with William Greet's London company led by Charles Dalton as Marcus Superbus and Lillie Thuriow as Mercia. Gertrude Boswell returns as Stephanus. Barrett's drama praised for realism. followed by At the White Horse Tavern on Oct 23 under Frohman brothers.
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Boston
William Greet
London
Charles Dalton
Marcus Superbus
Lillie Thuriow
Mercia
Gertrude Boswell
Stephanus
Wilson Barrett
Barrett
White Horse Tavern
New York
Charles
Daniel Frohman
Boston Museum
Vath Intivac
Wilson Segees
Cross
London Co
Charles Palton
Daniel
Chas
Frohman
Last week of Way Down East at Tremont Theatre
The Tremont Theatre ends its run of Way Down East next Saturday as Brady's company leaves for the New York Academy of Music for the rest of the season. Miss Phebe Davies Odell Williams and the cast have impressed Boston audiences, with 125th representation celebrated by a silver spoon or butter knife souvenir for every woman in attendance at matinee and evening shows. Meanwhile Three Little Lambs by Barnet’s troupe opens next week to strong advance sales and extensive mail telegraph and telephone orders.
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Eagt
Tremont Theatre
Brady
New York Academy of Music
Phebe Davies
Odell Williams
Boston
Fifth Avenue Theatre
Tremont
Barnet
Julia Arthur Triumphs in More Than Queen at Park Theatre
Park Theatre reports record box office rush for Julia Arthur in More Than Queen. The third week began last night with another roaring welcome as 25 000 patrons have seen the drama in Boston. Seven more performances remain including an extra matinee on Wednesday due to demand.
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Park Theatre
Julia Arthur
Queen
Star &Novation
Boston
Arthur
Miss Wallett of Wall Street at Keith's
Boston vaudeville at Keith's features Mr. and Mrs. Ed win Milton-Boyle with Beatrice Foster in a new sketch Miss Wallett of Wall Street. A female broker inherits her father’s business and a spying German count in her office falls in love, saves her investment, and wins her heart. The piece opens slowly but includes bright lines and a strong climax.
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Keith's
Boston
Edwin Milton _— Boyle
Miss Wallett
Wall Street
Beatrice Foster
Boyle
Variety Show Delights Keiths Audiences With New Acts
A lively program at Keiths featured a host of new acts including Monte Myron troupe two girl dancers and the Onnlaw trio. Charles Seay Amita Hendrie and the Boyle couple drew praise while Press Midridge Leo Cervalto OConnell and Mack earned strong audience response. The Shamrock Columbia film and Olympia sailors added spectacle with the Jackies enjoying the evening.
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Onnlaw
Ritta
Linde
O’connell
Mack
Deveauxs
Biograph
Jackies
Shadow Man and Gorilla Wonders At Tremont Row
Crowds filled Austin and Stone's Tremont row museum all day as Edward Needling billed shadow man drew eyes, Kinzo and Yanko the gorilla curiosities entertained, John McHale showcased pool prowess, and a strong stage bill featuring Harry Belknap Charles Frederick Zero Semen and other vaudeville acts thrilled patrons with no admission charge for the rest of the week.
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Austin & Stone
Tremont’ Row
Edward Needling
Kinzo
Yanko
John McHale
Harry Belknap
Charles Frederick
Vaudevillians
James A Herne Presents Sag Harbor at Park Theatre
James A. Herne arrives at the Park Theatre next week with Sag Harbor a Long Island tale set around whaling era life He portrays Captain Dan Marble a winter fisher who ribs city folks in summer The cast includes his daughters Julia A and Chrystal Herne Marion Abbott Mrs Sol Smith Forrest Robinson and others in a natural stage portrayal
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James A. Herne
Park Theatre
Sag Harbor
Mr. Herne
North Atlantic Seaboard
Long Island
Gloucester
Dan Marble
Wisses Julia A
Chrystal
Herne
Marion Abbott
Sol Smith
Forrest Robinson
Way Down Wast
Boston Actors Fund Benefit Draws Big Audience At Theatre
Early yesterday crowds assembled at the Boston Theatre to buy seats for the Actors Fund benefit on Friday afternoon. Joseph Jefferson attended, cheering the event and stars from many companies will appear. A substantial luncheon will be served, and tickets go on sale daily at 9 a.m. with a noon performance.
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Actors’ Fund
Boston
Waltham
Lowell
Chelsea
Lynn
Joseph Jefferson
Jefferson
Ans
James K. Hackett
Rupert of
Tennessee” Company
Keith
New York
Devil's Mine
Howard Company
The
Palace
Austin & Stone’s
McDonald Company
Georgia Minstrels and a Night of Novel Amusements
Manager Walker offers a varied week of attractions with the Georgia minstrels delivering a memorable closing week. Alphonso the lightweight champion bag puncher performs with notable skill. Valletta the lady whittler impresses with rapid work. Legina the man of mystery captivates with conjuring feats. Kitty Grays mental telegraphy puzzles the audience. The female newsys add lively entertainment to the program.
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Walker
Georgia
Alphonso
Valletta
Whittler
Legina
Kitty Gray
Newseys
Kendal's The Elder Miss Blossom to Open at Hollis Street Theatre
Mr and Mrs Kendal bring The Elder Miss Blossom to Hollis Street Theatre Monday night after London and Philadelphia success. The company includes Eva Scott and Downs and other celebrated performers. Seats go on sale at 8 am with the Wednesday matinee omitted during the engagement.
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London
Hollis Street Theatre
Kendal
McGovern Busts In Lyceum Burlesque Debut With Morning Glories
Bantamweight champion Terry McGovern performs with the Gay Morning Glories at the Lyceum, delivering a nod to the Pedlar Palmer and Billy Rochfort knockout. He is set to fight George Dixon for the world featherweight title in a $10 000 purse and $5000 side bet. The show features new acts, vaudeville sketches, and strong burlesque numbers, praised for lively routines and humor. Next week the Night Owls visit.
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Terry McGovern
Lyceum
Webb
Hassen
Dryden
Leslie
Night Owls
Sam T. Jacks Burlesque Company Delights Palace Theatre
Sam T. Jacks burlesque troupe, fresh from New York, performed at the Palace Theatre yesterday afternoon and evening. The program featured two strong burlesques, plus an alio of merit, including A Warm Reception, The Kings of Mirth, Mile Beatrice, and an Oriental Pas Ma La. Living pictures and a lively Alaska skit closed the bill with high audience applause. Specialties by Jennie Lamont and Ed Morris added to the show's appeal.
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New York
Palace Theatre
Crowley and
Fowley
Mile
Beatrice
Grace Vaughn
Rice
Cady
Mabel Hazelton
Lillie Vedder
Jennie Lamont
Ed Morris
Sousa at the Food Fair Delights Audience with Concert and Demos
John Philip Sousa led a two hour program at the Food Fair with Kling’s Warrior’s Fete and Hands Across the Sea. Walter Rogers and Arthur Pryor gave cornet and trombone solos while Miss Ranche demonstrated kitchen dishes and breakfast ideas for excursionists from New Hampshire and western Massachusetts.
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John Philip Sousa
Kling
Walter ‘Rogers
Sousa
Hamil Kenecke
Arthur Pryor
Miss Ranche
Chicago
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Intervale Junction
Goniec
Peterboro
Keene
St. Johnsbury
Lake Champlain
New York
Wagner
Walter Rogers
Emil Kenecke
Franz Hell
Thieutenant
Dan Godfrey
Paul Revere » Mechanics’ Building
Francis Wilson Delivers Lively Cyrano at Columbia Theater
Francis Wilson showcases a breezy comic opera version of Cyrano de Bergerac at the Columbia Theatre Washington. The performance drew a large, delighted audience with superb Herbert music and lavish stage pictures. Encores ran long, signaling strong Wilsonian appeal and record breaking potential.
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Washington
Francis Wilson
Columbia Theatre
New York
Victor Herbert
Wilson
Three Little Lambs Opens at Jefferson Theatre in Portland
The first professional performance of R A Barnet s Three Little Lambs titled The Queen of the Ballet in 1898 was staged at the Jefferson Theatre Portland with Cadets from 1898 present. Marguerite Lemon Marie Cahill Nellie Braggins W T Carleton W E Philp Edmund Lawrence and others delivered notable numbers. Barnet has updated the show with changes and it played with spirit and dash ahead of a ten week Tremont engagement starting Monday.
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Portland
R. A. Barnet
Jefferson Theatre
Marguerite Lemon
Marie Cahill
Nellie Braggins
W. T. Carleton
Postal case convictions by United States Grand Jury
The United States Circuit Court grand jury held a short session yesterday under Judge Colt. Two defendants, Charles E. Mahoney formerly with the Lowell post office and Ernest S. Creamer of Methuen, pleaded guilty to postal law violations and received sentences. Creamer got thirty days in East Cambridge Jail, Mahoney a one year term at the Massachusetts Reformatory.
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United States Circuit Court
Colt
Charles E. Mahoney
Lowell Post Office
Ernest S. Creamer
Methuen
Creamer
Mahoney
East Cambridge
Massachusetts Reformatory
Mer ganthaler III Ill at Home Inventor of Linotype
Ottmar Merganthaler the linotype inventor is seriously ill at his Baltimore home 159 West Lanvale street. He has suffered pulmonary trouble for weeks and is confined to bed. Born in Wurtemburg Germany on May 10 1854.
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Baltimore
Ottmar Merganthaler
West Lanvale Street
Merganthaler
Wurtemburg
Germany
Somerset Associates Elect Officers in South Boston Meeting
At a regular meeting of the Somerset Associates of South Boston, the semi annual election of officers named Mark B. Lally as president Charles A. Walsh as vice president Robert J. Sullivan as treasurer Edward J. Dixon as recording secretary William Condon as financial secretary William Fay as sergeant at arms and a board of managers including Richard O Leary Jeremiah J Mackin Henry F Walsh Joseph J Norton Edward J Smith and Thomas F Gerah
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Somerset Associates of
South Boston
Mark 8. Lally
Charles A. Walsh
Obert J. Sullivan
Edward J. Dixon
William Condon
William Fay
Richard O'Leary
Jeremiah J. Mackin
Henry F.walsh
Joseph J. Norton
Edward J. Smith
Thomas F. Gerah
Police clear false murder mystery in Jamaica Plain
Police from Station 13 investigated a report of a murder at the Carter estate off South Street. Lamplighter Perry found blood stained articles behind a wall but later authorities determined no crime occurred.
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Station 13
Jamaica Plain
Perry
Carter Estate
South Street
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