Electricity at Park Theatre Shines With Miss Doro's Return
Marie Doro returns to the city in William Gillette's Electricity at the Park Theatre. The piece blends humor and sentiment as Emeline Twimble pursues labor and love, with supporting actors Shelley Hall Henry Hall Allan Fawcett and Ann Murdock delivering with wit and charm.
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Marie Doro
Park Theatre
William Gillette
Boston
Dora
Mr. Gillette
Gillette
Emeline Twimble
Electrical Gang
Emelius
Shelley Hall
Henry Hall
Allan Fawcett
Ann Murdock
Thomas Whiffen
Francis D. McGinn
Edwin Nicander
Harry Barfoot
John L. Shine
Mile. L. de Bellefrate
Myrtle Tannehill
Majestic Theatre hosts Wise in A Gentleman from Mississippi
Thomas A. Wise opened the final week of his Majestic engagement as Senator Langdon in A Gentleman from Mississippi. The genial performance suits his persona, supported by an excellent company. Will Deming shines as Bud Haines the young reporter. The troupe continues with The Girl and the Drummer next Monday, including Herbert Cortell, Belle Gold, Phil H. Riley, and others, plus a chorus of pretty girls.
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A. Wise
Mississippi
Majestic Theatre
Mr. Wise
Langdon
Will Deming
Bud Haines
The
Majestic
Herbert Cortell
Belle Gold
Phil H. Riley
Jeffreys Lewis
James Spottswood
J. B. Dyllyn
Love Among the Lions at Hollis Street Theatre Opens Week Two
The Hollis Street Theatre reports strong attendance at the second week premiere of Love Among the Lions featuring A. E. Matthews whose comedy craft impresses Boston audiences. Jane Oaker shines as Lorana Deastros and May Blaney as Mile. Leonie, lion tamer’s assistant, win audience praise. The Lily is slated for October first with Nance O’Neil and others in the cast.
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Hollis Street
A. E. Matthews
Boston
Matthews
Jane Oaker
Lorana De’®astro
Lion's den
Hollis
Nance O'Neil
Charles Cartwright
Bruce McRae
Julia Dean
Alfred Hickman
Arcadians Brightens Colonial Theatre With Humorous Arcadia
The third week opener draws a large, enthusiastic audience for The Arcadians at the Colonial Theatre. Julia Sanderson as Eileen Cavanagh shines with humor and graceful dancing, Ethel Cadman as Sombra delivers charming singing, and Connie Ediss adds a persuasive cockney persona. Frank Moulan and Percival Knight, along with the chorus, contribute to a notable production.
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Arcadians
Colonial Theatre
The
Colonial
Arcadia
London
Julia Sanderson
Eileen Cavanagh
Trish
Ethel Cadman
Sombra
Connie Ediss
Mrs. Smith
Frank Moulan
Percival Knight
Boston Theatre Ends Run of The Round Up This Week
The Boston Theatre hosts the final week of The Round Up with an enthusiastic crowd. Rapley Holmes and associates deliver a fine performance of the melodrama famed for its realism. Next Monday Thompson’s Girlies musical comedy debuts in the city led by Joseph Cawthorne and Maud Raymond with a 60 member troupe.
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Boston
Rapley Holmes
Thompson
Joseph Cawthorne
Maud Raymond
Keiths Theatre features Georgia Minstrels and Joyland show
B F Heiths Theatre presents The Georgia Minstrels with Alexander in a prison to actor tale, Clara Belle Jerome's Joyland musical spectacle with the Eight Dancing Toodles, Frolicsome Frogs and Animated Cornstalks. Jock McKay debuts with Scottish songs, and Enchantment returns with new acts.
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B. F. Heith
McIntyre and Heath
Variety
Keith's
Georgia Minstrels
Alexander
Clara Belle Jerome
Jock McKay
Land of the Thistle
McKay
Sherman
H. T. MacConnell
Ballerini
Myers and
Rosa
Tremont Theatre Audience Applauds The Fortune Hunter
Boston crowds react strongly to The Fortune Hunter at Tremont Theatre with a vivid rainstorm scene and strong performances. John Barrymore earns praise for both comic and serious moments as Nat Duncan, supported by Mary Ryan and a cast including Forrest Robinson and Eda Bruna.
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Boston
Tremont Theatre
Nat Duncan
John Barrymore
Mary Ryan
Forrest Robinson
Eda Bruna
Charles Fisher
Kathryn Marshall
Francis Byrne
Sydney Ainsworth
Edgar Nelson
John C. Brownell
Walter Horton
Charles H. Crosby
When Knights Were Bold at Castle Square Theatre
John Craig offers When Knights Were Bold at Castle Square Theatre this week with Donald Meek as Sir Guy de Vere plotting a 12th century transformation from Beechwood Towers to England. Miss Young shines as Lady Rowena and the cast entertains with period humor. Next week The Crown Prince by George Broadhurst closes the program.
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John Craig
Castle Square
Will
Francis Wilson
Donald Meek
Sir Guy de Vere
Beechwood Towers
England
Mr. Meek
Hassell
Guy de Vere
Miss Young
Rowena
Wilfred Young
John Craig Stock Company
Crown Prince
George Broadhurst
Globe Theatre Hosts Douglas Fairbanks In The Cub
Douglas Fairbanks and his company opened a second week of The Cub at the Globe Theatre. Large audiences praise the star and comedy with cordial reception and polished performances. Millicent Evans leads a capable troupe and the scenic effects receive high marks.
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Douglas Fairbanks
Globe Theatre
Fairbanks
Millicent Evans
The Smart Set at Grand Opera House Opens Week
The Smart Set, a colored entertaining troupe, opened a week at the Grand Opera House in His Honor the Barber. S. H. Dudley stars as Barber and Rasp berry Snow with Ada Overton Walker drawing praise for singing and dancing. Eight backup girls, original songs, and lavish electrical effects boost the show before The Thief closes the week.
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Grand Opera House
S. H. Dudley
Ada Overton Walker
Scenic Temple Show Delights Large Vaudeville Crowd
Immense audiences attended the Scenic Temple yesterday for a high class vaudeville featuring a European monologist a musical act backed by top bureaus a soubrette with a sweet powerful voice and a budget of new songs and a live comedy sketch team that drew roaring laughs for over 20 minutes.
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Europe
Langford to Meet Champion Amid Howard Theatre Skits
Sam Langford said he stands ready to meet the current world champion for honors and is no conversationalist but a man of business. The Howard audience applauded as Langford, a clear favorite, announced two daily showings at 2 and 7 30. The program featured a strong mix of acts including Warry McAvoy, the Chicks, Ed Rentz, and Valesca, with Bob Jewett dancing and many others delivering standout numbers.
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Sam Langford
Howard
Langford
Joe Woodman
Jack Sheehan
Bob Armstrong
George Dvers
Warry McAvoy
Lillie Stevens
Gertrude Fiske
The
Chicks
Cycle Wizards
Ed Rentz
Sandy McGregor
Anna Meek
Alf Bonner
Will Massey
Marie Morse
Trixie Wallace
Ella Rentz
Elinor Walters
Bob Jewett
Valesca
Hodses
Launchmere
Brant
Lareno
Hughes
Logan
Bernard and
Hill
Addie St. Alva
Johnson Tops Col um bia Theatre Pugilist Night
At the Columbia, Jack Johnson drew applause as Boston hailed him as the premier boxer. His improved form, bag punching, and sparring impressed a large crowd. The Rollickers offered burlesque flights and musical fantasies led by Clem Bevins and Alice Maude Poole. Amateur night next Friday.
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Jack Johnson
Columbia
Boston
Rollickers
Skeeksville
Clem Bevins
Alice Maude Poole
Jessie d’Cuesta
Cole and Warner
Nodell and Bell
Waldron's Casino Opens With Star and Garter Show
Waldron's Casino drew large crowds yesterday for the opening of the Star and Garter Show. The Burlesque musical The Flirting Widow features Alta Phipps as the Widow, with Abe Reynolds heading the fanmakers and a cast including Jack Conway Don and Don George Betts Vera Shelby Nonie Reynolds Neva Don Carlos and Felix Adler The Fun Genius delivering a popular attraction with lively music and humor. Patrons may now smoke during performances.
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Felix Adler
Waldron
Princess Sotarios Dances At Austin Stone's Museum
A real live snake coils around Princess Sotarios as she performs the Cleo patra cyclone dance at Austin & Stone's Museum. The Oriental beauty draws one of the year's largest crowds with the Oriental orchestra, plus acts by Misses Campbell and French and Frank Walsh and other stage features and curiosities on display.
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Sotarios
Austin & Stone
Misses Campbell
French
Frank Walsh
Frank Vanetta
Jennie de Haan
Killen
Curio Hall
L. Jamie
Sam T Lingerman
Lucy Lingerman
Dexters
Rosenbaum
Knocker
I.amphitrite
Army plan to unify Hawaii forces under single command
The War Department will assign a brigadier general to command all military forces in Hawaii. The forces will remain under the Department of California, and the chosen officer for Hawaii has not yet been selected.
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Hawaii
Washington
War Department
Department of California
King Philip Fishing Trips Draw Big Crowds
The steamer King Phillip captained by Edward Dixon offers daily ten o'clock deep sea trips from Commercial Wharf. Passengers, including many women, enjoy catching cod and haddock on a full day at sea amid favorable weather.
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Edward Dixon
Say Boy Charged In West Newton Hardware Burglary
Thomas Purdy a 15 year old from Waltham was charged as part of a gang that broke into a West Newton hardware store and stole bicycles revolvers watches knives and cartridges. The case was continued until tomorrow morning.
Fritzi Scheff Leads Mikado Closure at Shubert Theatre
Fritzi Scheff and her company close the Shubert engagement with The Mikado. Scheff shines as Yum Yum, keeping the role within its artistic bounds, supported by a worthy cast. The Mikado is presented as Gilbert and Sullivan intended. Next Monday Gertrude Elliott debuts as Glad in The Dawn of a Tomorrow. Seats go on sale Thursday morning. Burnett's play has drawn acclaim in other cities and Britain.
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Shubert Theatre
Fritzi Scheff
Shubert
Messrs. Shubert
Mme. Scheff
Gilbert and Sullivan
Gertrude Elliott
Glad
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Mrs. Burnett
Majesties at Gaiety Theatre delight crowd of chorus and stars
Fred Irwin presents a troupe at the Gaiety Theatre with Joe Hollander’s melody and a chorus of beauty girls. Gus Fay and William West lead the cast with John Hathaway Frank Farron and Florence Bennett among the principals. Specialties are woven into the comedy by Denton Hathaway Seigel Aleta and Farron.
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Fred Irwin
Gaiety Theatre
Joe Hollander
Gus Fay
William West
John Hathaway
Frank Farron
Florence Bennett
Columbia
Dolly Sweet
Emma Seigel
Evelyn Walker Fay
Edith Hollander
Aleta
Beulah Benton
Edith Shaw
Denton
Hathaway
Seigel
Bowdoin Square Theatre Delights All Ages
The Bowdoin Square bill features educational and melodramatic silent subjects. Floyd and Russell sing and dance, Fox and Blondin perform an original singing act, and The Three Delmars showcase acrobatics. Annie Germaine impresses with song while Ed Slocum plays banjo and Rehan and Hall provide a charming specialty.
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Bowdoin
Floyd
Russell
Fox
Blondin
Delmars
Annie Germaine
Ed Slocum
Rehan and
Hall
Bohemian Girl in Realistic Boston Opera House
Aborn Opera Company presents The Bohemian Girl with striking scenery and effects in Boston. Notable cavalry pursuit, live animals, acrobats, and a strong cast including James L. Stevens and Blanche Dufield delight audiences with refined singing and engaging ballet.
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Boston Opera House
Aborn Opera Company
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Aborn
Boston
Count Arnheim
James L. Stevens
Thaddeus
Paul Victor
Florestein
Maurice Lavigne
Devilshoof
Charles Gallagher
Gipsy Queen
Bettina Freeman
Arline
Blanche Duffield
Travelling Men Guests at Dinner in Newton
Twenty five travelling salesmen and office staff from Rice Sayward Whitten of Boston attended a dinner at the Newton club. W S Sayward acted as toastmaster and W H Rice attended. W J Sholar of Eliot spoke on salesmanship. Ex Mayor Ek F Brown of Marlboro recounted a thousand mile trip with canoe travel in Canada. A quartet sang and others played instruments.
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Newton
Newton Club
Canada
Mill cloth thieves sentenced in Arlington Mills case
Lawrence dispatch reports in the Superior Criminal Court Judge Schofield gave sentences for the Arlington Mills cloth thefts. George Yelland Timothy Murphy and David Rosenberg receive two years six months in the house of correction. David Kufferstein one year. Sarah Kimel and Sarah Rosenberg to Sherborn Reformary. William Yelland placed on probation.
Boston Symphony Hall Auction Sets Soaring Prices
The auction of $18 seats for Friday afternoon public rehearsals drew strong bidding at Symphony Hall. Under Dr. Mack the sale became the most spirited for a similar occasion in the orchestra’s history.
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Boston Symphony Orchestra
Symphony Hall
Dr. Mack
Symphony Orchestra
Auction of theater seats shows steady demand and price rise
Ticket agents led bidding with several private buyers, pushing prices higher than last year. Highest stalls reached 73 dollars for two seats, while rows A to E saw premiums from 18 to 50 dollars. Balcony seats sold about as last season, with notable variations by left side. Extra sales forthcoming for Friday rehearsals and Saturday concerts seats.
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Messrs Herrick
Burke
Wadsworth
Pratt
Heard
Record Fish Arrival Breaks Season Totals at T Wharf
Boston receives 657 tons of fish including Haddock enough to supply every resident two pounds with a surplus. Total shipment weighs 1 313 950 pounds. Wharf crowds form as tonnage could cover a one mile by 14 foot street if laid in blocks.
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Boston
T Wharf
Haddock
Chelsea
War Vessels Still on Guard
Washington reports quiet Nicaragua situation as U S ships maintain vigilance. The Princeton ordered from San Francisco to Corinto to relieve Vicksburg which returns to San Francisco. Yorktown and Princeton to shield Pacific interests while Tacoma and Marietta operate on the Atlantic side.
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Nicaragua
United States
State Department
Navy
Princeton
San Francisco
Corinto
Vicksburg
Yorktown
Pacific
Tacoma
Bluefields
Marietta
Cristobal
Grand Trunk Road Officials Leave Portland
Portland on September 26 reports Charles H. Hays president of the Grand Trunk system and A. W. Smithers chairman of the board who died Sunday in the city, leaving today on the New York train for New York. Smithers plans to sail tomorrow for England.
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Portland
Charles H. Hays
Grand Trunk System
A. W. Smithers
London
Grand Trunk Railway
New York
Tierney Charged With Manslaughter In Domestic Fatality
Michael Tierney of 71 Middle Street was charged with manslaughter for the death of his wife in a Wednesday evening brawl at their home. He was arraigned in the South Boston District Court and the case was continued due to the medical examiner's absence.
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Michael Tierney
Middle Street
South Boston
Newton man arraigned again for stealing two bicycles
Arthur Brown of Newton Lower Falls, who paid a $25 fine last week for larceny, was arraigned on charges of stealing two more bicycles. The bicycles were found hidden near Newton City Hospital. His hearing was waived and the case continued to tomorrow morning.
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Newton
Arthur Brown
Newton Lower Falls
Newton City Hospital
Brown
Clericals Permitted Outdoor Masses Next Sunday
Pope Pius X through Cardinal Merry del Val authorizes open air masses and Catholic demonstrations to be held next Sunday in Madrid. Apostolic blessing accompanies the message from the central committee of the Clericals.
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Madrid
Central Committee of the Clericals
Pius X
Merry del Val
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