Melrose Girl Engaged for Berlin Opera Role in Faust
A 19 year old Melrose girl, Geraldine Farrar, is hired by the Berlin Royal Opera House for three years to sing Marguerite in Faust. She will perform the role in Italian, a German stage first. Salary likely around 10 000 dollars yearly. six months per year free for travels. Farrar’s backers include Mr and Mrs C H Bond of Boston. Farrar’s father Sydney Farrar played first base for Philadelphia in 1897. Geraldine Farrar was born February 28 to Miss Etta Bernes of Stoneham. Farrar sang for President McKinley at the White House on Manila victory day.
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Berlin Royal
Geraldine Warrar
Maurice Gray
Farrar
Berlin
Boston
C. H. Bond
Commonwealth Avenue
Purdy
Geraldine Farrar
Bid” Farrar
Iron Workers Hold Major Convention in Boston
The annual convention of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers convenes this morning at Paine Memorial Hall Appleton Street. Delegates from local unions in nearly every large city attend, with about 60 visitors registered at the Criterion Hotel.
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International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers
Paine Memorial Hall
Appleton Street
International
Butler
Boston
Criterion Hotel
Washington Street
Metal strike endorsed by Building Trades Council
The Building Trades Council endorsed the sheet and metal workers strike, signaling about 40 Walker Pratt and Co. employees may quit this week. Earlier 30 workers walked out for an eight hour day two dollars seventy five cents and union recognition, with arbitration hearings and conferences failing to yield a settlement. The union continues its aggressive campaign and may push other trades to strike at the firm’s other shops.
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The
Building Trades Council
Walker, Pratt & Co
State Board of Arbitration
Roosevelt Spanking Story Shows Child Rearing Stamp
In Albany a Roosevelt anecdote recalls the President enforcing parental discipline. At the executive mansion Ansley Wilcox observed the nursery commotion and Roosevelt chased to administer a swift parental chastisement with the nurse called in.
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Albany
Roosevelt
Tod
Ansley Wilcox
Buffalo
Mr. Roosevelt
Fire damages Salem antique shop and Derby room
Spontaneous combustion in the polishing room sparked a blaze in the antique furniture warerooms of J. C. Casey at Union and Derby streets. The fire caused about 4000 dollars in losses, with 1000 dollars for the building owned by Mrs. Kelman of Beverly. The Derby billiard and pool room on the ground floor was badly wet down.
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Salem
J. C. Casey
Union and
Derby Streets
Love Caused Her Death In Manchester Woman
Miss Sophia Wissmann daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Wissmann of Manchester died after a period of emotional dementia described by Dr EB Hogan as having no parallels in medical history. She drifted into derangement last Friday and blamed herself and her admirers while raving and calling their names until death.
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T. Louis
Sophia Wiassmann
Henry Wissmann
Manchester
EB. J. Hogan
Hogan
Building Trades Council elects officers at yesterday’s meeting
The council announced the officers chosen: President John A. Kenney of the Steamfitters. Vice-President T. F. Keogh of Lathers' Union. Recording Secretary James H. Kinder of Freestone Cutters. Reading Clerk E. A. McDonald of Woodworkers No. 24. Financial Secretary John L. Turner of the Gas Fitters' Union. Treasurer A. J. F. Murphy of Painters No. 11. Sergeant-at-Arms John T. Cashman of Fresco Painters' Union. Trustees James O'Neil of Plasterers' Tenders' Union and Joseph H. Pest of the Wire Workers. Auditors H. M. Sweeney of the Paper Hangers and F. J. McGuire of the Carpet Upholsterers. T. G. Gilligan of the Lumber Teamsters and Handlers' Union. and Business Agent Mark B. Mulvey.
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John A. Kenney
The
Steamfitters
T. F. Keogh
Lathers’ Union
James H. Kinder
Freestone Cutters
Reading
E. A. McDonald
Woodworkers
John L. Turner
Gas Fitters’ Union
A. J. F.murphy
Painters’ No
John T. Cashman
Fresco Painters’ Union
James O'Neil
Joseph H. Pest
H. M. Sweeney
F. J. McGuire
T. G. Gilligan
Lumber Teamsters and Handlers’ Union
Mark B. Mulvey
Cashman Denies Public Endorsement in South Boston
John T. Cashman of the Building Trades Council said he has not publicly endorsed any candidate in the South Boston district and would vote for and back those loyal to organized labor.
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John T. Cashman
The
Building Trades Council
South
Boston
Organized Labor
Oswego Wedding Sequel to Unusual Romance
Miss Fredericka R. Wells of Oswego marries George Watson, Leavenworth postmaster, after a year of mail correspondence sparked by a playful request to “bring me back a man.” Frank Riggs arranged the setup. Watson posed as the mysterious suitor, meeting Wells in Oswego and marrying her following a careful two‑day visit.
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Oswego
Fredericka R. Wells
George Watson
Leavenworth, Wash
Frank Riggs
Miss Wells
Riggs
Samuel Merrian
Leavenworth
Alberta
Mr. Watson
Pickpocket Suspects Nabbed After Boston Station Theft
Police from Station 2 arrest two men at the Boston Revere Beach Lynn station suspected of pocketing Thomas H. Cross’s $10 wallet. Witnesses say Cross cried out as the duo fled, tossing the purse which a third conspirator then grabbed. Hoffman 26 and Hart 20 gave false or no addresses.
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Boston, Revere Beach
Hart
Cross
Hoffman
Burglary at Campbell Co. Liquor Store in South Boston
Early Sunday the liquor store at 88 West Second Street South Boston was broken into and two quarts of whiskey stolen. Police from Station 4 arrested Michael J. Monahan of 180 West Second Street and charged him with breaking and entering.
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John G. Campbell & Co
West Second Street
South Boston
Station 4
Theatrical Gossip From Boston Tonight
The Boston stage scene features Viola Allen returning as Dolores in the Palace of the King, Marguerita Sylva making her Boston debut in Princess Chic, and The Heart of Maryland at Grand Opera House. Other attractions include The Wicklow Postman at Bowdoin Square, Mo histo in aust at Morrison's Grand Teatre, Mornte Cristo at Boston Theatre, Amelia Bingham in The Climbers at Colonial, Evangeline at Columbia, Champagne Charley at Museum, and various acts at Keith's, Howard, Nickelodeon, and Norumbega Park.
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Tremont Theatre
Heart of Maryland
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Wicklow’ Postman
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Mohisto
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Boston Theatre
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Empire City
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Topack
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Fenner
Carter
Im Toole
Austin & Stone
Sam Johnson
Human Tank
Nickelodeon
Norumbega Park
Ote
Clyde Fitch
Bijou
N. Y
Sale of Symphony Tickets Auction Opens at Hall
On Monday next the annual sale begins at Symphony Hall for season tickets covering 24 Friday rehearsals and 24 Saturday concerts. Only the 12 dollar price is listed for seats.
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Symphony Hall
Concert Rehearsal Tickets Go On Sale Early October
Tickets for rehearsals go on sale Tuesday October 1 with $7.50 seats. Concert tickets follow Thursday October 3 and Friday October 4, selling each morning at 7 AM with delivery and immediate payment required. Featured soloists include Mme Ternina Mme Nordica Miss Wled a Gifford Miss Pauline Cramer and many more. Conductor Gericke promises refined programmes and novelties. A list of new works and first four concerts will be published next Sunday. Circulars and seat plans available from Symphony Hall.
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Mme
Nordica
Wleda Gifford
Pauline Cramer
Augusta Cottlow
Olive Mead
Harold Bauer
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Burmeister
Josef Hofmann
Ernest Hutchegan
Slivinski
Gregorowitsch
Kreisler
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Roth
Gerardy
Schroeder
Gericke
Boston and Albany Railway Promotes Pan American Travel
The Boston and Albany railroad highlights its double track route from New England to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, boasting superb facilities and daily passenger volume. New day coaches are ve sted and comfortable with high back seats, tickets valid for continuous passage and return in eight days priced at £12.
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Boston & Albany Railroad
New England
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Pan-American
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