Grand Opera House presents The Galley Slave and crowd pleasers
The Last Night's Plays segment praises a strong dramatic program at the Grand Opera House led by Carroll Daly as Baron Le Bois and Effie Darling as the heroine. The show continues with Miron Leffingwell in the title role and a long list of supporting acts, including Ida Howell Mamie Flower and the Kiralfy divertissement Ta Jardin Mabille. Performances run daily from 1 to 10:30 with varied acts, song, dance, and comedy.
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Grand Opera House
Carroll Daly
Baron le Bois
Effie Darling
Miron Leffingwell
Loduski Young
Harriette Sheldon
Lola Morrisse
May Stewart
W. W. Allen
Joseph Wheelock
G. W. Goodrich
Ralph Hayden
Richard Golden
Jed Prouty
Howard Atheneum
Lothrop
Arnold Kiralfy
Cinderella, Jr
the Howard
Ida Howell
Florence Elene
Mamie Flower
Nizarra
Thora
Ida
Will Morello
Bob
Lottie Raymond
Miles
Passonia
Antoinette
Kiralfy
Annie Carter
Maggie Hewlett
Lillie Weldon
Minnie Cline
Novelty at Austin and Stone's by Japanese performers
The Japanese company led by Prince Okabe appeared at Austin and Stone’s exhibition hall, showcasing rope walking, pyramid building, balancing, juggling, and magic. Five men and five women performed with new singing and dancing acts plus Miss Jennie Morello’s educated cocker spaniels. A 120 foot slide for life wowed the crowd. Gumbo Sr. the giant gorilla heads to Lisbon soon. Notable listed acts include Zanfrettas and the Alexander brothers among others.
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Austin & Stone’s
Austin & Stone
Prince Okabe
Okabe
Jennie Morello
Boston
Exhibition Hall
Miss Morello
Gumbo
Zoological Garden
Lisbon
Portugal
Larese
Zanfrettas
Kennedy and &An
Alexander Brothers
The
Neters
Russell and
Pearl
Whitmansons
Charles EH
Bonnelle
Kauffee
Devine
Alfonse
Ed Banand
Pia
Raynayne
John World
Ada Richmond
Burlesque Show Delights Palace Audience
Visitors to the Palace Theatre yesterday praised May T. Lawrence's Burlesque Stars and Paul Allen's Early Birds. The program opened with Little Monte Cristo, a lively burlesque featuring many talented performers, catchy music, and a long varied chorus. May T. Lawrence impressed as a change artist and vocalist, earning recalls for several songs. Nellie and Frank...
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Palace Theatre
Living Pictures
May T. Lawrence
Paul Allen
Little Monte Cristo
Nellie
Frank
Norris Bros. Paradox leads Grand Museum show thrill crowd
Long before 1 pm yesterday the Grand Museum lobby packed as Norris Bros. famous equine and canine paradox with over fifty animal actors appeared in the lower auditorium. Ponies performed tricks while dogs walked ropes and did somersaults without a whip. The regular show featured Sims and Pettit's melodrama Master and Man with J Gordon Edwards Charles W Russell Robert Cummings Cameron Clemens in principal roles and a strong comedy element from Hall and Ainsley. The bill also showcased the Garrisons Grace and Tom, Fred Bacon, the Rossleys, Nellie Parker, the Ricketts, Pacy and Hanley, and a lively farce The Fellow Who Looks Like Me with Jack Talbot John Robinson and Kitty Allyne.
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Grand Museum
Norris Bros
Sims and Pettit
Master and Man
J. Gordon Edwards
Charles W. Russell
Robert Cummings
Cameron Clemens
James M. Hall
John K. Ainsley
Harry Wilson
John F. Ryan
H. M. James
William
Nellie Parker
Fritz Emmet Delights Bowdoin Square With Madhouse Act
At Bowdoin Square this week the public meets Fritz Emmet in Fritz in a Madhouse a lively show where family likeness to his father shines. The singing and yodeling by Mr Emmet win praise while Miss Emily Lytton impresses with a sweet performance and Baby Spencer Sinnott wins hearts. Next week brings The New South to the same stage.
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Bowdoin Square
Fritz
J. K. Emmet
Mr. Emmet
Emily Lytton
Spencer Sinnott
New South
Boston theatre scene pitches light opera and new works
Mr Field secures the new opera by B B Woolf and begins immediate rehearsal at the Boston Museum. Prince Pro Tem reaches its 100th performance Oct 6. Fisk Jubilee Singers join Star course shows. World’s Fair reproduction at the Cas ing building 541 Tremont St opens Oct 6 from 10 am to 10 pm daily. Lotta sails for Europe for a year, rights in Zip sold to ensure Museum production. Castle Square Theatre interior features pure gold leaf decorations worth about 3500. William Haworth’s play On the Mississippi receives a superb presentation.
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Tremont Street
Boston
Lotta
Europe
Castle Square Theatre
Norway Swedes split over consulates after pivotal election
Norway's last week election produced a decisive loss for the Right and an expected overthrow of the Stang ministry. The Left and Socialists push universal suffrage and a separate foreign minister for Norway with independent consuls, while Sweden's Rigsdag faces the question amid limited sympathy for Norwegian radicals.
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Christiania
Norway
Stang
Rigsdag
Sweden
Party of the Left of
Europe
Ostgaten of
France Moves in Madagascar and Mozambique Channel
Paris dispatches dated Aug. 18 report Diego Suarez fortifications and southern coast positions as France seeks control of the Mozambique Channel. Flourens says Britain intrigues Hovas while France may act to crush them. Deloncle argues Britain and Italy should avoid war with France. Britain leaves France free to handle Madagascar.
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Paris
Madagascar
Diego and
Suarez
Mozambique Channel
Paris Journal
M. Flourens
Great Britain
France
Deloncle
Icalian
Egypt
Tripoli
Boston Elks Suspended for Sunday Meetings
A special meeting of the Grand Lodge trustees in Reading Pennsylvan ia declares no legal Grand Lodge meeting can be held outside New York under the charter. Jamestown New York is recognized as the only lawful body. Charters of lodges New York No 1 Philadelphia No 2 Baltimore No 7 Boston No 10 Washington No 15 Denver No 17 and Norfolk Va No 88 were suspended for Sunday meetings. Dispensations may be granted if seven or more law abiding Elks wish to reorganize.
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Reading
Penn
Grand Trustees
Grand Lodge of Elks of the
United States
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Boston
Washington
Denver
Norfolk
Elks
First Protestant Bishop Consecrated in Madrid
Most Rev. Lord Plunkett assisted by Bishops of Clogher and Down consecrated Rev. Senor Cabrera as Madrid's first Protestant bishop in a private ceremony. Sacrament administered to 120 Spanish converts. Plunkett group departed for Ireland last evening.
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Madrid
Lord Plunkett
Dublin
Clogher and
Down
Irc
Senor Cabrera
Movements of the President at Buzzard's Bay
Just before noon the President and Secretary Carlisle left on the Ruth for the fishing grounds off Wings Neck, returning late in the afternoon. Private Secretary Thurber and family came down from Marion this noon and did not return tonight, as usual.
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Buzzard's Bay
Carlisle
Wings Neck
Thurber
Marion
On to Pekin battle cry in Japanese advance
News from Seoul reported in Berlin of a Japanese victory at Ping Yang over China, with Koreans hailing liberators and the king telegraphing to General Count Yamagata. The Times notes Japan’s rise as a new power in the Far East and discusses possible moves toward Manchuria, the Yalu, and Pekin.
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London
Seoul
Berlin
Ping Yang
Corean
Count Yamagata
Corea
the Times
Japan
Far East
Yalu
Russia
Pacific
England
Wi-Ju
Ting
Manchuria
The
Times
Yokohama
Gibraltar
Shanghai
von Hannecken
Central News
Irene
Ta-Ku
Monkden
Moukden
Daily News
Pekin
Yorktown Joins Asiatic Fleet Reinforcement Formed
Secretary Herbert orders the Yorktown docked at Mare Island for repairs after her Behring Sea patrol. Yorktown, under Captain Folger, arrives in San Francisco en route to China while Charleston heads to Yokohama. The Baltimore Concord Petrel and Monocacy complete the Asiatic fleet buildup, the strongest in eastern waters in years.
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Washington
Herbert
Yorktown
Mare Island Navy Yard
San Francisco
Behring Sea
Folger
Naval Ordnance
China
Charleston
Yokohama
Baltimore
Concord
Petrel
United States
Destructive Japanese storm kills and floods towns
The City of Rio Janeiro reports a storm in Akita and Iwate on August 25 and 26, followed by floods that killed over 80 people and destroyed more than 15,000 houses in Japan.
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San Francisco
Rio Janeiro
Akita
Iwate
Japan
Francis J Thayer Dies. Boston Resident for Life
Francis J Thayer a longtime Boston resident died at his nephew's Pratt Street Allston home Sunday evening Cause of death was listed as old age He was born in Boston son of Joe Thayer a prominent merchant He lived all his life in Boston including a long period on St James Avenue
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Francis J. Thayer
Boston
Pratt Street
Allston
Mr. Thayer
Joe Thayer
St. James Avenue
Dorchester Board Opposes New England Plant on Gibson Street
At a Dorchester board meeting Alderman Hall pushed resolutions urging the Mayor to halt construction of the New England Construction Company garbage plant on Gibson street and seek a more suitable site. The issue involves protecting nearby property and a to be determined use of the Gibson school funds now held by Boston as trustee. The meeting also covered the Frost stable matter, Lafayette Club exhibitions, half holiday Saturdays, and plans to lay out Geneva Avenue and extend the parkway to Franklin Park.
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Board of Aldermen
Alderman Hall
Dorchester
Gibson Street
New England Construction Company
Law Department
Mr. Babson
Christopher Gibson
Daniel Preston
Enoch Wiswell
Samuel Robinson
John Tolman
James Bird
Increase Sumner
School of Learning
Boston
Gibson School Fund
Commonwealth
Gibson Trust
Frost Stable
F. M. Frost
Lafayette Social and Athletic Club
Haverhill Street
Dever
Folsom
Board of Street Commissioners
Geneva Avenue
Charles Street
Park Commissioners
Cottage
Boston Streets
Columbia Streets
Franklin Park
Boston School Seats Drive Amid Park and Street Focus
At a Stanton Avenue Methodist Church meeting Dorchester residents urged relief from overcrowding at Tileston School in Mattapan. Speaker Mr Whittemore accused City Council and the mayor of diverting funds, demanding $2,000,000 for schools while parks and streets expand. A committee was formed to urge Morton Street completion, a temporary building, and a grammar school, plus reallocating district funds.
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Whittemore
Dorchester
Boston
Stanton Avenue Methodist Church
Tileston
Mattapan
Henry L. Pierce
I. E. Gilchrist
A. P. Sharp
David Isaacson
Charles A. Brown
F. E. Gilchrist
J. W. Everett
Morton Street
Stoughton Street
Institute freshman class estimate signals record intake
Tech opened its doors yesterday and officials estimate the freshman class will number considerably over 400, likely the largest in the school’s annals. The rise may push total student enrollment to about 1200 at the institute.
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Tech
Justice Gaynor Declines Governor Nomination
Justice Gaynor announced he would decline the nomination for governor. He said his current office was granted by the people and cannot be laid down at this time, trusting the integrity and intelligence of those who elected him.
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Riverhead
I. 1
Gaynor
Democratic Convention Heads to Quietly Open Saratoga Rally
In Saratoga on September 24 crowds of Democrats fill Broadway and hotel corridors as delegates stream in. David B. Hill arrives and discussions focus on candidates, alliances, and a possible ticket. The convention elects D. B. Hill temporary chairman and plans a delayed permanent organization with a platform opposing the income tax and endorsing Cleveland’s administration.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Broadway
Tammany
New England
David B. Hill
Gilroy
Clark
Martin
Fellows
W. Rourke Cochran
Delancey Nicoll
Nicoll
Senator Hill
John Boyd Thacher
Gaynor
Edward M. Shepard
Kings County
William C. Whitney
Whitney
Majestic
New York
John J. Lipson
Kingston
Buffalo
Spencer Clinton
Titus
Court of Appeals
Cleveland
Wilson
D. B. Hill
McCall Renominated by Acclamation at Eighth District GOP
The Hon. Samuel W. McCall of Winchester was renominated for Congress by acclamation at the eighth district Republican convention in Wesleyan Hall. G. O. Shattuck was chosen permanent chairman with James A. Bailey as secretary. Edward Glines nominated McCall, with strong support from George von L Meyer and tributes from Thomas N. Hart and G. H. Saunders. McCall thanked delegates, then gave an extended address praising his last Congress.
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Samuel W. McCall
Winchester
Congress
Wesleyan Hall
G. O. Shattuck
Ward 11
James A. Bailey
Arlington
Edward Glines
Somerville
McCall
George von L. Meyer
Congressman McCall
Thomas N. Hart
Boston
G. H. Saunders
Cambridge
Sidney B. Everett
Ward 9
Open letter from C A Young on Callender resignation
C A Young responds to E B Callender's resignation as a councillor convention delegate. He rejects the idea of hidden influences and asserts that fairness and Republican principles prevailed, noting he is not a member of any secret organization. Ward 24 assembly context appears.
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C. A. Young
E. B. Callender
BE. B. Callender
Ward 24
McLaughlin Aide Rally Draws Local Support Meeting
Fifty friends of ex-Representative Daniel J. McLaughlin of Ward 7 gathered at his house last night to discuss the Senate campaign in the third Suffolk district. Participants formed a rallying and canvassing group to boost his bid.
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Friends
Daniel J. Mclaughlin
Ward 7
Senate
Suffolk
McLaughlin
Great Boston bankrupt sale of $600000 in clothing
A Boston store advertises a bankruptcy sale of $600,000 worth of men and boys clothing from James Walker & Co Rochester. Shop opens 8 am at 91 Summer Street with half-price bargains on suits, overcoats, trousers, and accessories, extending over 20 days. Store stays open late each night.
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Summer ST
Boston
No. Summer Street
James Walker & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Melton Cass
Prince Alberts
Vienna
Melton
Summer Street
Ward 7 supporters push for Senate seat in ward contest
The committee adjourned to meet again next Friday night as ex Representative de Claré’s friends claim he is in the fight to win and will succeed. They secured a solid delegation for Senator Fitzgerald in Ward 7 caucus, asserting ward 6 should back him for the coming race, noting it has been years since Ward 7 had a Senate representative. McLaughlin’s friends will carry the fight into the district’s four wards.
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de Claré
Fitzgerald
Ward 7
Senate
McLaughlin
Everett's Succession Hints At Uncontested Democratic Nomination
The seventh district Democratic committee issued a call for a convention to nominate a successor to Dr William Everett. The meeting at Stanwood Hall Malden is likely to produce a unanimous choice among three named candidates Assistant District Attorney Hurlburt Colonel S K Hamilton and ex Senator D Frank Kimball. Kimball may accept if the nomination is unanimous and his supporters expect him to run if chosen.
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William Everett
Stanwood Hall
Malden
Hurlburt
Lynn
S. K. Hamilton
D. Frank Kimball
Chelsea
Kimball
Senate
Suffolk
Republican Party
The
Democracy
Donovan rally in Ward 12 endorses candidate for House
A Ward 12 rally at the Tabasco Club endorsed Joseph J Donovan for the House of Representatives. About 200 supporters joined a 25-person rally committee to canvass door to door. Speakers included Patrick Buckley James Sheehan P T Burke and Eugene Gillen. A second rally is set for Sunday Sept 30 at 3 p m inviting all ward voters.
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Patrick Buckley
James Sheehan
P. T. Burke
Coal Handlers’ Assembly
K. of L
Eugene Gillen
Populist Ward Holds Special Meeting and Ratification Plans
The Populist ward and city committee met at 99 Washington street to appoint a reception committee led by P O Neil Larkin and others to escort gubernatorial candidate George H Cary of Lynn and Lt Governor candidate Dwinell of Danvers to tonight's ratification meeting at Wells Memorial Hall. Ward committees spoke of petitions to use ward rooms for public rallies next week.
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Washington Street
P. Oneil Larkin
A. W. Rideout
E. M. White
Conrad Reno
Jonas Hagar
Jesse Hiscock
P. P. Field
George H. Cary
Lynn
Mr. Dwinell
Danvers
People’s Party
Wells Memorial Hall
Cooked Affair At Delegates Meeting Sparks Rivalry In Dorchester
Friends of Representative Fred Bliss of Dorchester allege that the unpledged delegates meeting at the Tremont House was a cooked affair in favor of ex-Mayor Porter of Quincy. They deny that all unpledged delegates back Porter and claim Bliss’ candidate will gain more strength at the convention than expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of
Fred Bliss
Dorchester
Tenth
Porter
Quincy
Tremont House
Lundy Seeks Ward 20 Democratic House Candidacy
Joseph Lundy plans to enter the Democratic caucus in Ward 20 as a candidate for the House of Representatives. He is known to Boston and New York reporters and has served the party in his district. A circular announcing his candidacy will be issued soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Lundy
House of Representatives
Mr. Lundy
Boston
New York
Norton candidacy discussed at Somerset Club meeting
A ward 14 Legislative candidate Joseph J. Norton attended a Somerset Club gathering on Broad Street. Ex-Councilman John P. O Connor presided with speeches by J J Ahearn D J Sullivan and Norton outlining campaign aims.
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Norton
Joseph J. Norton
Somerset Club
Broadway
John P. O'Connor
Messrs
J. J. Ahearn
D. J. Sullivan
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