Vanderbilt Heirloom and Wedding Rumors Stir Newport Quiet
New York September 18 Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt may plan a wedding to Elsie French soon after mourning for the dead financier. Disputes over the will divide heirs as Cornelius’s share is debated and copies of the will surface. Cornelius travels to Newport while the widow and other children relocate, and W. K. Vanderbilt plans Newport residence for the season.
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New York
Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt
Elsie French
Alfred
Japan
Alfred Vanderbilt
Corneliuses
Alfréd
Cornelius
Vanderbilt
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Newport
W. K. Vanderbilt
Young Catholics Convene for Newark National Union Meet
Boston delegates travel to Newark New Jersey for the Catholic Young Men's National Union convention opening with a high mass at the cathedral. The event marks the twenty fifth anniversary of the organization founded in Newark by Bishop Doane, now representing nearly 800000 members in 287 associations.
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Boston
Newark
N. J
Catholic Young Men’s National Union
Doane
Institute Hall
William A. Hopkins
Become Your Own Landlord With Easy Systematic Loans
Advert hits Boston market pitching first mortgages on real estate with monthly payments on principal and interest. Encourages readers to own property free and clear, offering loan plans with no commissions and title examination, promising simple steps to pay off debt and build equity.
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Boston
Muich
Tribute and leadership roles in Catholic Young Men's National Union
The Rev John J Driscoll of St Francis de Sales Charlestown heads Boston societies of the Catholic Young Men's National Union. W Bourke Cockram to represent New York. officers include P J Piately Boston, Felix R King Brookline, Alex Byrne, Stephen J Fitzpatrick, and Father Murphy Peabody in various posts.
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John J. Driscoll
Boston Societies of Catholic Young Men’s National Union of the United States
Charles Weber
Brooklyn
Archdiocese of
Philadelphia
W. Bourke Cockram
Societies
New York
Boston
National Union
John J.driscoll
The
Catholic Union of Boston
Felix R. King
Brookline
Alex. Byrne
Stephen J. Fitspatrick
St. Mary's
Father Murphy
Peabody
Night or day steamers on the Hudson to New York
Circular from M Burt G P and A Fitchburg announces excursion options aboard Hudson River steamers from Albany to New York. Details promote day and night trips and invite readers to apply via the company.
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Hudson River
Albany
New York
Eelagliee i
Co. M. Burt
G P
A. Fitchburg
Moth and the Flame Courted into Court at the Grand Opera House
Herbert Kelcey and Emme Shannon opened the winter dramatic season at Castile Square with Clyde Fitchs The Moth and the Flame. The Park Theatre production drew praise for Mabel Florence and Mrs Lorrimer while Kelcey and Shannon impressed with emotional roles. The company showed uneven strength as critics noted some weaknesses in several performances. The play will run through the week with a matinee tomorrow and a new production Border e announced for Monday.
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Herbert Kelcey
Emme Shannon
Clyde Fitch
Park Theatre
Fitch
Mr. Kelcey
Ned Fletcher
Miss Shannon
Marion Walton
Mabel Florence
Ethel
Ethel Winthrop
Lorrimer
William Boag
Lawyer Dawson
Charles Stedman
Douglas Rhodes
Eleanor Franklin
Jeanette Gross
Bordere
Courted Into Court Opens Grand Opera House Engagement
The Grand Opera House hosts Clifford and Huth in Courted Into Court under Harry Harris. A large Boston audience lauds the vaudeville stars and their strong supporting company. Beatrice Beatings and Nellie V. Nichols charm, with lively new songs and rapid action elevating what is a very enjoyable show. The engagement ends Saturday, followed by Byrne brothers in Eight Bells.
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Grand Opera House
Harry Harris
Clifford and
Huth
McNally
Maud Huth
Dottie
Billy Clifford
John Price
Eeeee
R. J. Moye
Dottie Dimple
Nellie V. Nichols
Beatrice Breatings
Helen
Snow White Wings
Clifford
Byrne Brothers
The Wife at Castle Square Theatre Opens Fall Season
The Wife performed at Castle Square Theatre last evening to an enthusiastic crowd. Lilian Lawrence returned to triumph as Helen Truman, John Craig debuted with praise, and Nina Morris came back as Lucille Ferant to strong notices. The cast also included Mary Sanders, Leonora, Mrs Aves, Gertrude Hill, Marian Chapman, and others in noted roles.
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Castle Square Theatre
Lilian Lawrence
Helen Truman
John Craig
Senator Rutherford
Castle Square
Nina Morris
Boston
Lucille Ferrant
Mary Sanders
Kitty Ives
Leonora Sone
Aves
Gertrude Hill
Mrs. Amory
Marian Chapman
Agnes
Wler
Mathew Culver
Charles Mackay
Robert Grey
Lindsay Morison
Ias Truman
Tony Cummings
Ack Dexter
Way Down East Dominates Boston Theatres in Twelfth Week
Review lauds Way Down East for enduring popularity in Boston entering its twelfth week. Phebe Davies portrays the wronged girl with sincerity and strength while Howard Kyle, Walter Hodges, and supporting cast deliver convincing performances amid vivid stage atmosphere and homely humor.
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Way Down East
Boston
Phebe Davies
Ell Williams
Howard Kyle
Walter Hodges
Miss Stevens
Mr. Backus
Miss Strickland
Hisweetheart
Mr. Haney
Jolly Hors Y
Wood
Mr. Bunney
Sporting Life at Boston Theatre Delights Audiences
A strong run of Sporting Life seals its third week at the Boston Theatre with vivid scenes from racing life. Kilgour impresses as the gambler Earl of Woodstock while Otis as Olive De Carteret earns high praise. the cast fuels crowd-pleasing action from Newmarket to Epsom Downs and London boxing clubs.
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Sporting Life
Boston Theatre
John, Earl of Woodstock
Joseph Kilgour
Newmarket
Earl’s Court
Epsom Downs
National Sporting Club
London
Ac Ete
England
Olive de Carteret
Eliza Proctor Otis
Boston
Fifi at Park Theatre Draws Strong Praise and Big Turnout
The Parisian flavored farce Fifi entertains Park Theatre audiences with a lively love plot and witty humor. Aubrey Boucicault debuts as the Vicomte, Grace George and Alice Judson deliver refined comic turns, while Marie Wainwright shines as the blunt American widow. Next week More Than Queen opens after the seat sale begins Monday.
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Park Theatre
Lastees
Aubrey Boucicault
the Vicomte
Edward Abeles
Folies Bergere
Dore Davidson
Beb
Lovat Frazer
Marie Wainwright
Inlaw
Queen
Julia Arthur
On and Off at Hollis Street Theatre Delights Audiences
The third week of On and Off opens at Hollis Street Theatre to a large crowd. E M Holland and Fritz Williams drive the show with seasoned comedy. Esther Tittle and Miss Fisher supplement the cast as capable comic partners. Samuel Reed as Jumaire and Delmore as Patty de Clam add lively character work.
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Hollis Street Theatre
Alexandre Bisson
Arce
E. M. Holland
Fritz Williams
Esther Tittell
Miss Fisher
Samuel Reed
Jumaire
Sales Delmore
My Wife's Husbands at Keith's This Week
The comedy sketch at KDITH's theatre features Leonard Grover Jr and May Noble in multiple character impersonations as part of the weekly program.
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Kdith's Theatre
Keith's
Leonard Grover, Jr
May Noble
Spectacular Variety Show At Keith's Delights Audiences
A lively program features Mandy Lew, Rose Meville, and Lew Bloom with Jane Cooom in comedic sketches. O'Brien and Drew win applause with Irish ballads and strong vocals. Lillie Western shines instrumentally, Emile Gautier demonstrates high school horse training, Takezawa Arenes troupe performs feats, Oakley and Huested sing and dance. Max Zach's orchestra opens the final week with popular tunes and new biograph views.
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Ares
Marley
Mandy
Everly
Rose Meville
Sis Hopkins
Lew Bloom
Jane Cooom
New England
Ha Aun
Smith O’brien
Henry Drew
O’brien
Avor
Drew
Lillie Western
Emile Gautier
Takezawa
Arenes
Oakley
Huested
Keith
Max
Zach
Leonard Grover, Jr
Comany
Jane Cooper
Gorillas on Exhibit at Austin Stone's in Boston Debut
The two Western gorillas Yanko and Kinzo entertain visitors at Austin Stone's curio hall in Boston in their American debut. Yanko is stronger with a bold face while Kinzo eats bananas in fewer bites. The exhibit also features Craigs musical chime players, Marie Sousa the conjurer, Young Americus the acrobat, and Henry L Heureau the cliff climber performing beside a lineup of stage acts and bioscope presentations.
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Austin & Stone’s
Yanko
Iss Kinzo
Boston
Curio Hall
Craigs
Marie Sousa
Americus
Henry L’heureau
White Horse Ledge
North Conway
N. H
Golden Gate
Boyne Sisters
Edward Maxwell
Murphy
Willard
James W. Bingham
Fitzgibbon
Irene Young
the Two Luciers
Ben Hunn
Russell
Marlowe
Plunket
Joseph G. Latoy
Adolph Adams
Haverty and Roberts
Gregory Family
Bellamy and
Vernon
Bioscope
Boston Symphony Orchestra season tickets go on sale
The Boston Symphony Orchestra announces a bright season with famed soloists Sembrich Ternina Aus der Ohe Bloomfield Zeistler Heyman Leonora Jackson Ruegger and others. Season tickets available at Music Hall starting Sept 2 with public rehearsal tickets priced 12 and 750. Auction sales begin daily at 10 am on Sept 26 28 and 29 for Saturday concerts.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
Sembrich
Ternina
Aus der Ohe
Bloomfield
Zeister
Heyman
Leonora Jackson
Ruegger
Messrs
Pad
Wilhelm Ghricke
Miss Aus der Ohe
Mme. Bloom Mft
Mes Alleman
Ene
New Columbia Theatre and Music Hall Company Forms in New Jersey
The New Columbia Theatre and Music Hall Company organized in New Jersey has elected Thomas Jackson Barry as president and Pierce J. Grace as secretary and treasurer. Barry and Grace will serve as directors with a third director to be named by bondholders meeting soon. The manager, George W. Lederer, will outline policy in Boston Wednesday evening, with a ten year contract granting him control of stage productions starting next month.
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New Columbia Theatre and Music Hall Company
New Jersey
Thomas Jackson Barry
Pierce J. Grace
Messrs. Barry
Grace
New Columbia Theatre and Music Hall
George W. Lederer
Boston
Lederer
THHD Nickelodeon Attracts Large Audiences With Variety Show
The popular amusement hall drew big crowds yesterday with a long varied program headlined by Mae Walker. Curio halls featured foil act Eugene Nopre and Henri Godin, and strongman Saunders. Other acts included sailor whittler, ventriloquist Burrill, Keene the juggler, eight women boxers, Mae Thompson troupe, and Jesse Rowe. Amateur night Friday promises many new acts.
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Maer Walker
Curio Hall No. 1
Eugene Nopre
Henri Godin
Saunders
Sailor Whittler
Urio Hall No
Professor Burrill
Keene
Jugler
Casey Little Theatre
Broadway Burlesquers Open Season With New Vaudeville
Lovers enjoyed a fresh burlesque show featuring seven vaudeville acts headlined by Cavox and Meg, Carus, Gilbert and Goldie, Frobel, the Carlin sisters, Wells, and Dave. The program promises up-to-date entertainment with a lively mix of music and comedy.
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Ang
Cavox
Meg
Ma Carus
Gilbert
Goldie
Frobel
Carlin
Wells
Dave Say
Seat sales for rehearsals and concerts at Music Hall
Seats priced 12 and 4 percent for rehearsals go on sale at Music Hall on September 25 and 26 by auction at 10 A M. Concert seats of 12 and 7 60 dollars are auctioned September 28 and 26 at 10 A M. Bids lowest in order only. up to four seats per bid. Programs show seats available. seats delivered or resold as bought.
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Music Hall
Tammany Tigers Visit For Annual Show
The company presents a clean and sparkling program with comedy songs dances marches and a chorus of twenty women. Costumes are handsome and scenic and electrical effects are elaborate. The Tammany Tigers will visit next week for the annual show.
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Tammany Tigers
Rose Sydell's New London Belles at the Palace
Rose Sydell heads a week at the Palace Theatre presenting Cafe de l Amerique and The Snapper burlesques as vehicles for a large company of comedians and burlesquers. The program features the Nelson sisters acrobatics, Hilton juggling, De Ives sisters songs, and Otis Shattuck with Minnie Bernard in a top clog dancing act.
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New Palacho Theatre
Rose Sydell
New London Belles
Palace Eatre
Palace Theatre
Cafe de l’Amerique
Alio
Nelson Sisters
Hiltons
de Ives
Etta Chatham Sidell
Callinorth
W. Shepp
James P. Lee
Otis Shattuck
Minnie Bernard
O’rourke
Burnette
Norumbega Park Opens Final Regular Week With Vaudeville Show
The Norumbega Park resort entered its last week of regular season enjoying perfect late season weather. A new afternoon and evening attraction featured the Boston comedy company with strong vaudeville acts including the Zara Trio, the Bouffons, Simpsons, Mathieu the juggler, and the Aherns performing aerial feats and breakaway ladder stunts.
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Norumbega Park
Boston Comedy Company
Zara
Bouffons
Simpsons
Mathieu
McLean
Hall
Aherns
The Mansfield Engagement in Cyrano at Hollis Street
Richard Mansfield prepared for the new season in New York and the Hollis Street Theatre presents Cyrano de Bergerac on Monday October 3. Manager Isaac B. Rich secured Mansfield early, with Boston as the first tour stop and new scenery and costumes prepared. Engagement limited to two weeks, with seats going on sale next week.
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Mansfield
Richard Mansfield
New York
Hollis Street
Mr. Mansfield
Isaac B. Rich
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