Sunshine Girl A Hit At Hollis Theatre
The Hollis Street Theatre opened its dramatic year with The Sunshine Girl imported from London. Julia Sanderson debuts in Boston, praised for charm and dancing. Joseph Cawthorne delivers top laughs with a concertina, while Flossie Hope and Alan Mudge impress in dance and song. Yva Jeane adds an engaging waltz number.
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Hollis Street Theatre
London
Gaiety Theatre
Julia Sanderson
Joseph Cawthorne
Boston
Flossie Hope
Alan Mudle
Miss Anderson
Yva Jeane
Pyramid Pile Remedy Ad Claims Quick Relief
An old newspaper ad urges readers to request a free coupon or buy a 50 cent box of Pyramid Pile Remedy. It promises relief from piles with claims of reduced inflammation itching bleeding and sores and notes sales at drug stores.
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Notable Stage Show Delights with Local Flavor
The review lauds Basil Foster as an impecunious Englishman and William Sellery as a Pittsburg resident while Florence Morrison delivers strong comic turns. The production shines in music, costumes, and attractive performers, described as a rollicking hit already successful in other cities.
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Basil Foster
William Sellery
Pittsburg
Florence Morrison
Pright
Colonial Theatre Ends Arbuckle Run with Merry Martyr
Maclyn Arbuckle closes the fourth and final week of his Colonial engagement as The Merry Martyr draws strong interest in Boston. The transfer to musical comedy pleases audiences, with lively humor from Arbuckle as the Spanish governor. Castmates Dovey Vanderbilt Kosta Goldsworthy Maley Moore and others are well liked. George M. Cohan in Broadway Jones begins next Monday.
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Maclyn Arbuckle
Colonial Theatre
Boston
Alice Dovey
Gertrude Vanderbilt
Tessa Kosta
John H. Goldsworthy
Denman Maley
George F. Moore
George M. Cohan
Majestic Theatre Presents The Ham Tree in Second Week
The Majestic Theatre enters its second and final week of John Cort’s The Ham Tree, a revised George V. Hobart and Jean Schwartz musical novelty featuring McIntyre and Heath in their Alexander, Hambletonian, and Henry Jones roles. A large company including Lew Bloom, Edward Wade, Ted Holmes, and others delivers a crowd-pleasing performances amid a dancing chorus. Tickets go on sale Thursday for next week’s engagement The Five Frankforters, with the Rothschilds’ rise as backdrop.
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John Cort
George V. Hobart
Jean Schwartz
McIntyre
Heath
Alexander, Hambletonian
Henry Jones
Lew Bloom
Edward Wade
Ted Holmes
George C. Youngman
Arthur Barry
Otto Johnson
Edward S. Holder
Norman Woodward
Mabel Elaine
Lulu Wells
Mildred Beverly
Tremont Theatre Mizzi Hajos Wins Bos ton Support
Tremont Theatre marks the second and final week of Mizzi Hajos engagement in Boston as large audiences show firm support for the Hungarian prima donna. She benefits from strong company backing including Wallace McCutcheon Neil McKay William Strunz and Louise Kelly with Zeigfeld's Follies set to follow next Monday.
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Mizzi Hajos
Boston
Tremont Theatre
Hungary
Royal
New York
Miss Hayes
Wallace McCutcheon
Neil McKay
William Strunz
William Louis
Louise Kelly
Della Niven
Zeigfeld
Ninety and Nine at Castle Square Elevates with Engine Scene
Castle Square Theatre presents The Ninety and Nine featuring a dramatic railroad engine rescue in Indiana town fire peril. Ruth Blake and Tom Silverton drive the plot with romance, while Donald Meek and a strong supporting cast enhance the performance. next week brings A Butterfly on the Wheel.
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Castle Square
Indiana
Ruth Blake
Tom Silverton
Blake
Mr. Carleton
Miss Olsson
Donald Meek
Fred Ormonde
Carney Christie
al Roberts
Mabel Colcord
Anne Faystone
Sylvia Cushman
Plymouth Theatre hosts Irwin farewell run and Arliss return
Plymouth Theatre opens a farewell week for May Irwin in Widow by Proxy with strong box office demand and mail orders. George Arliss is set to return to the Plymouth Theatre next Monday for a four week run of Distrial? The piece notes city engagement ends next Saturday night and anticipates high ticket sales.
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May Irwin
Plymouth Theatre
George Arliss
Disraeli
Disraeli,” Mr. Arliss
Loew's St James Theatre Week Bill Mix of Acts
The first half program at Marcus Loew's St James Theatre features Gray and Graham Walter Brower Hallen and Fuller the Skatelles Moffatt La Reine and company and others. The second half will showcase Tom Linton and his Jungle Girls in a new musical sketch Ronair and Ward Carson and Willard and the Levering Troupe cyclista. Feature photo plays are shown.
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Marcus Loew
St. James Theatre
Gray and
Graham
Walter Brower
Hallen
Fuller
Skatelles
Moffatt
la Reine and Company
Tom Linton
Jungle Girls
Ronair
Ward
Carson and
Willard
Levering
Cyclista
The Purple Road at Shubert Theatre Receives Praise
Musical comedy The Purple Road staged at the Shubert Theatre last night, an operatic romance in two acts and epilogue. Napoleon era tale features Wanda and Papi, with Valli Valli as Wanda and Harrison Brockbank as Napoleon, praised score, dancing, and ensemble.
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Shubert Theatre
Fred de Gresac
William Cary Duncan
Heinrich Reinhardt
William Frederick Peters
New York
Napoleon
Schonbrunn
Wanda
Paris
Papp
St. Helena
Reinhardt
Miss Valli Valli
Harrison Brockbank
Ag Napoleon
Norman Winslow
Empress Josephine
Eleanor Gordon
Harriet Burt
Edward Martindal
Eva Fallon
Kathi
Raymond Crane
Pappi
Leslie Gage
Eliza Proctor Otis
Frau Summer
Bowdoin Square Theatre Vaudeville Night Delights Crowds
A Bowdoin Square Theatre show yesterday drew praise for the Eleven Georgia Blossoms and their rapid routines, with Wiley Braxton and Carter as creative comedians and Ford Edwin as blackface musicians. Other acts included the Hennings juggling, Olympia Marwick singing, and a balancing act by Carl Zeno. The night also featured Flester and Edwin, Coppinger, and the Leo Feist Trio. State primaries returns were read tonight with upcoming waltzing, amateurs, and a cabaret finale planned for later in the week.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Georgia Blossoms
Wiley
Braxton
Carter
Ford
Edwin
Hennings
Olympia Marwick
Wesley and White
Carl Zeno
Flester
Coppinger
Leo Feist
Fritzi Scheff Headlines Keith’s Vaudeville Debut at B. F. Keith’s
Fritzi Scheff opens the season at B. F. Keith’s in vaudeville after a grand opera career. She performs Mimi’s song from La Boheme and La Modiste finale with Eugene Bernstein. her technique mirrors Nedda in Pagliacci. The bill features Madden and Fitzpatrick Parisian skit The Wanderer, acrobats Carl Eugene troupe, John T. Murray, Dunbar and Turner, Cabaret Trio, Newhoff and Phelps, Gardner Trio, F Artuso hand balancer, and the Pathe Weekly news reel.
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B. F. Keith's
Fritzi Scheff
Mme, Scheff
Eugene Bernstein
Russia
Mimi
Madden
Fitzpatrick
Carl Eugene
John T. Murray
Dunbar and Turner
Newhoff
Phelps
Gardner
F. Artuso
Pathe Weekly
Madden & Fitzpatrick
John F. Murray
Carl Eugene Troupe
Newhoff & Phelps
Dunbar & Turner
Cabaret
Artusa
PATHE
Oklahoma white hope wowed at Howard Theatre sketch
Howard Atheneum star Carl Morris drew a royal ovation in The Training Camp assisted by Jack Sheehan as patrons enjoyed a burlesque by Charley Robinson and the Robinson Crusoe Girls. The program featured vaudeville acts by the Three Ericados and Su Ball brothers, with Adams and Schafer and Howe and Edwards delivering comedy and song. Nomination returns to be read tonight.
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Carl Morris
the Howard
Jack Sheehan
Morris
Howard
Charley Robinson
Eicardos
Su Ball Brothers
Adams and Schafer
Howe
Edwards
la Don
Veritta
Jack Marshall
Mimic
Dave Manley
George Meyers
Jack Johnson
Boston
Reidh
Johnson
Robinson Crusoe
Park Theatre opens second Boston week with Conspiracy
Sensations abound as The Conspiracy begins its second Boston week at the Park Theatre. John Emerson anchors the piece as the newspaper writer with Mary Keener as the stenographer. Helena Rapport shines as the Spanish accomplice, supported by Julia Blane, Francis Byrne, Georgio Majeroni, Boyd Agin, and William J. Kane.
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Park Theatre
Boston
New York
John Emerson
Mary Keener
Helena Rapport
Scarlet Band
Julia Blane
Francis Byrne
Georgio Majeroni
Boyd Agin
William J. Kane
Davison and Florence Martin in Thursday bout card
Thursday night features Jack McGrath the Irish giant facing Bob Stafford of Erie Pennsylvania with George Tuohey refereeing. Friday night the amateurs will take center stage and nomination returns will be read from the stage tonight.
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Davison
Florence Martin
Jack McGrath
Bob Stafford
Erie
George Tuohey
Al Reeves Big Beauty Show at the Gaiety
Al Reeves annual burlesque visit at the Gaiety features his strong team with Andy Lewis as chief assistant. Chic Cameron debuts to audience praise, Zella Russell showcases piano and burlesque talents, Vera George also appears, and Belle Carmencita performs a toe dance. the show promises a lively program amid a polished ensemble.
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al Reeves
Reeves
Andy Lewis
Chic Cameron
Zella Russell
Vera George
Belle Carmencita
The Courtin at Boston Theatre Delights Audiences Again
The Boston Theatre continues the strong run of The Courtin with the musical version of Quincy Adams Sawyer drawing crowds in its second week. Next week features Joseph and His Brothers with a talented cast returning to the Boston stage for another engagement and a likely continuation of packed houses.
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New England
Quincy Adams Sawyer
Boston
Courtin
Joseph
Wunresh Mats
Brilliant Cast and Co
the Wiebler Co
Century Theatre
N.Y
Waldron's Casino hosts strong Manchester burlesque show
Waldron's Casino in two performances yesterday drew crowded doors for Waldron's Company. The burlesque Mulli gan's Mardi Gras opened with lively numbers and Back to Nature closed with satire. Dan Nibble and Francis Riley delivered a standout singing and dancing specialty. Cast included Johnny Jess Leo Kendall Dan Nibble Jim Dorothy Pat Maloney Beatrice Harlowe Etta Hastings Francis Riley Zella Rambo. The show featured rapid, attractive stage pictures, strong numbers and good specialties.
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Bob Manchester
Waldron
Mulligan
Dan Nibble
Francis Riley
Johnny Jess
Leo Kendall
Jim Dorothy
Pat Maloney
Beatrice Harlowe
Etta Hastings
Zella Rambo
Imil Fashions Fe Plaaka Wheetee Season Debut
Brief fragmented notice highlights Imil Fashions promoting seasonal styles and discounts, mentioning dollar watches and items worn by married men. Lacks clear dates or locations but signals a shopping focus and promotional tone.
Regan’s Election at Grand Opera House Burlesque
At the Grand Opera House a large audience enjoyed a Sunshine Burlesquers revue. Pete Curley as Martin Regan the alderman elect drew praise while Sam Lewis played the defeated candidate. Charley Raymond portrayed Regan’s campaign manager and the female cast included Bella Belmont Louise Pearson and Betty, delivering a lively, humorous performance.
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Grand Opera House
Sunshine
Regan
Pete Curley
Martin Regan
Sam Lewis
Charley Raymond
Ines
Bella Belmont
Louise Pearson
Betty
Tremont Temple Runs Fourth Week of Les Miserables
Tremont Temple continues its fourth week showing of Les Miserables. The production earns high praise for its vivid, faithful adaptation of Victor Hugo's story across four acts and nine reels with tense, absorbing scenes that ring true to the novel.
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Tremont Temple
Victor Hugo
Rich Red Blood Resists Disease
An old advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills claiming thin blood causes nervousness and disease. It markets 50 cent boxes as a doctor prescribed remedy to make pure healthy blood and improve health, urging readers to start treatment promptly.
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Dr. Williams
National Theatre Lineup Delights City Audiences
The National Theatre showcases a diverse bill led by the Kita mura troupe of Japanese jugglers performing sensational stunts. Marion Murray and Hans Robinson present A Daddy by Express, a comedy highlighted by mirth. Also featured are Jennings and Dorman, Halloway’s trained monkeys, Clara Maye with new songs, The two Quaker Girls, Torreleya bicycle wonders, and The Gliding O’Mearas with modern ballroom dances.
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National Theatre
Kitamura
Land of Flowers
Marion Murray
Hans Robinson
Express
Jennings
Dorman
Halloway
Clara Maye
Torreleya
Gliding O'Mearas
Globe Theatre Review Highlights Numerous Acts at Globe
Irene Meyers leads a dainty star turn with Spencer Charters and company delivering a pleasing novelty. The Modena Singing Four offer a picturesque act while Mile Jeanette and company show artistry. Merrett and Douglass unveil new material as Barry Halvers and James Rome present a pretentious Meet Me at the Fountain. Corbley and Burke Miramba duo and Mintz and Palmer join a strong bill drawing large crowds.
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Irene Meyers
Spencer Charters
Daddie
Modena Singing
Mile
Jeannette
Merrett
Douglass
Barry
Halvers
James Rome
Fountain
John F. Clark
Farley
Butler
Corbley and
Burke
Mintz and Palmer
Barretts
Ryan Brothers
Ty Cobb Signs Bank Notes At Lavonia Bank
Washington reports Ty Cobb center fielder of the Detroit team signed several sheets of bank notes at the First National Bank of Lavonia Georgia while visiting the treasury department. He identified himself as a director and was allowed to sign as such.
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Washington
National Bank
Ty” Cobb
Detroit Baseball Club
Treasury Department
First National Bank of
Saharet’s Husband Sues for Divorce in Chicago
Frederick W. Von Frantzilus, wealthy stock broker and art connoisseur, files for divorce from his wife Clarissa Ross Von Frantzius known on stage as Saharet. He alleges statutory offences. The couple wed in New York on June 23 after a brief courtship sparked by an oil portrait of the dancer.
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Chicago
Frederick W. von Frantzilus
Clarissa
Ross von Frantzius
Saharet
New York
Man Struck by Train Near Saugus River
A man believed to be M. Wolf was struck by a Boston bound train on the Bos ton & Maine near Saugus River and thrown from the track. He was taken to Frost Hospital with a fractured skull and multiple injuries. a card with the name and a Bowdoin Street shop tail were found. The Boston police were notified.
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Boston & Maine
Saugus River
M. Wolf
Chelsea
Frost Hospital
Boston
Bowdoin Street
Puccini Narrowly Escapes Drowning on Italian Lake
Italian composer Giacomo Puccini faced a near fatal accident on Lake Massaciuccoli when his autoboat collided with a family boat. Both vessels were damaged and began sinking as onlookers helped transfer Puccini and his relatives to safety aboard a rescue craft.
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Pisa
Italy
Giacomo Puccini
Massaciuccoli
Puccini
Count Hermes de Sallier du Pin Dies in Watertown Office
Hermes de Sallier du Pin once US consul to Nancy and for 17 years a clerk at Jefferson County Surrogates Court died of heart failure in his Watertown office at age 67. He belonged to a noble French family.
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Watertown
N. Y
Hermes de Sallier du Pin
United States
Nancy
France
Jefferson County
Slaves Mate As Tree Falls On Franklin Park Workmen
In Franklin Park a large oak toppled during wind endangering about six workers. Thomas Connelly of Roxbury warned others and escaped. Joseph Caramanty of North End was trapped but freed with help as the tree fell. Four or five others also escaped.
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Franklin Park
Thomas Connelly
Roxbury
Joseph Caramanty
Endicott Street
North End
Connelly
Caramanty
Dyspeplets Promise Sleep From Stomach Troubles
When sleep eludes you and hunger gnaws, try Dyspeplets tonight. These tablets claim to ease stomach distress without narcotics, giving slumber a chance.
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