Gold mine offer to stage star refused by her father
Miss Helene Wilson leading woman in The Thief at Park Theatre reportedly received a gold mine offer worth about a quarter of a million to quit the stage. Her California mine owner father James S. Wilson opposed her career, yet she pursued acting from youth and rose to prominence after being discovered by Frohman.
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Helene Wilson
the Park Theatre
The
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California
Arizona
Mexico
Mme
Hilelene Modjeska
Bezenta
Los Angeles
Frohman
the Thief
Margaret Lillington
Harvard Wins Chess Match
Harvard Chess Club opened its season at Gray's Hall against Brown University. The Crimson won six games while four ended in draws. All unfinished games at 11:30 were decided by Helm. Gruening defeated Freeman in the best exhibition of the evening.
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Harvard Chess
Gray’s Hall
Brown University
Crimson
Helm
New York
Gruening
Freeman
Simple mixture promises to neutralize acids and ease rheumatism
A home remedy claims to neutralize poisonous acids and relieve rheumatic pains and catarrh. The formula uses one ounce Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla, one ounce Torts Compound, and half pint whiskey. Shake before each use and take a spoonful before meals. Evidence cited says benefits appear after a few doses and that it renovates the system.
Woman in Duel with Burglar Fends Off Intruder
Miss Agnes C. Edgar awoke to a burglar at her window in Yonkers. In a darkness duel, her revolver shot shattered a window. the intruder fired back. She switched on the light, faced the assailant, and warned him to surrender before he fled.
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Yonkers
Agnes C. Edgar
Miss Edgar
Judge Harris Defends Probation System
Judge Robert Harris of the Superior Criminal Court told a retiring jury that probation serves as an intermediary between severe punishment and mercy. He cited assault and arson cases as requiring methods beyond probation and urged public support for the system.
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Robert Harris
Superior Criminal Court
Requiem Services Mark Catholic Centenary Events
A three day Catholic centenary celebration began with a forenoon requiem mass at the Cathedral for deceased priests bishops and diocesan members conducted by Bishop Allen of Mobile. Clergy from many cities attended and a Clergy Aid Society meeting elected officers for ongoing support.
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Mobile
Lowell Man
George J. Patterson
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James J. McCarthy
Thomas R. McCoy
Clergy Aid Society
O'Connell
G. J. Patterson
V. G
M. J. Splaine
D. D
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Augustinians
Oblates
Marist
Redemptorists
Passionists
Franciscans
Sisters of Charity
Notre Dame
St. Joseph
Carmelite
Good Shepherd
St. Ann
Ecclesiastical Choir Makes Public Debut in Boston
Within the sanctuary Archbishop O Connell and several bishops attended the first public appearance of a new ecclesiastical choir. The choir includes Rev. Michael J. Scanlan director and ten priests from parishes across Boston area, organized at the archbishop's suggestion.
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Northrop
Charleston
St. 64
Casey
St. John
N. B
Mgr
William Byrne
D. D
St. Cecilia’s Church
Back Bay
Mer. A. J. Teeling
Lynn
Michael J. Scanlan
Peter C. Quinn
Blessed Sacrament Church
Jamaica Plain
Austin E. Doherty
St. Philip's
South End
William J. Casey
Malden
Ambrose Dore
St. Catherine’s Church
Somerville
Charles A. Finn
St. Paul's
Cambridge
James A. Supple
St. Cecilia's
George .P. O'Connor
Observance by Students at Boston College Diocesan Centenary
Students and college departments gathered in College Hall to observe the diocesan centenary. Rev. Charles Lyons presided as speakers reflected on bishops Cheverus Fenwick Fitzpatrick and Archbishop Williams. President Rev. Thomas J. Gasson praised Catholic education and diocesan progress.
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Boston College
College Hall
James Street
Charles Lyons
S. J
David W. Hearn
John W. Mahoney
Cheverus
James A. Coveney
Fenwick
James A. Cotter
Fitzpatrick
Joseph A. Barrett
Williams
Thomas J. Gasson
Fourth Symphony Rehearsal Opens Season with Schroeder Return
After a six year absence cellist Alwin Schroeder returned as soloist with the Symphony Orchestra at Symphony Hall. The program featured Moldau, Smetana, Italian Serenade, variations on a rococo theme, Tschaikowsky, and Schumann. Reviews praised Schroeder’s mature tone and the playing of Ferrr and other virtuosi, while noting some roughness in Fiedler's Schumann interpretation. There will be no rehearsal or concert next week.
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New England
Alwin Schroeder
Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Hall
Prgramme
Smetana
Hugo Wolf
Tschaikowsky
Schumann
Moldan
Bohemian
Ferrr
Schroeder
Servian Crown Prince Audienced by Emperor Nicholas
Prince George of Servia was received in audience by Emperor Nicholas today in St. Petersburg as diplomatic ties are highlighted in the visit.
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ST. Petersburg
George
Prince
Servia
Nicholas
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