Theaters Gossip and London Imports Dominate Stage News
Elsa Milward plans to stay in England to star in In the Palace of the King while Mia Ssees leaves America next fall. London importations surge with Sir Henry Irving set for another American tour. May Robson and Marie Tempest teased for casts as Faversham’s Criterion returns in October. The English public is praised for its seriousness versus American lighter amusements.
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Elsa Milward
New York
Mra
London
Sir Henry Irving
Forbes
Robson
Bilso
Mt3
Marie Tempest
Mr. Bellow
Stanley Weyman
France
Weyman
Eleanor Robson
Mr. Hellen
Hoag
Citizens Petition Council Seeks Peters Street Franchise
Representatives of the Seventh and Second Wards urge Atlanta officials to grant a franchise to build a Peters Street line to West End, arguing competition benefits riders and proves the city should not be hostage to a single company competing against the Atlanta Railway and Power. The petition accuses the company of anti-competitive tactics and cites past Union rights to condemn tracks to reach the city center.
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Council of
Atlanta
Artizons
City of
Atlanta Rapid Transit Company
Petera
Oak Streets
West Ind
Uehall Street
Trinity Ave
Peters Street
Oak Street
Holderness Street
Atlanta Rapa Transit Company
Allgata Rapid Transit Company
Aldermanic
Whitehall Street
Nelson Street
Atlanta Railway and Power Company
Erea
Southern Railway
Tris
Consolidated Street Railway Company
Iag
Lyceum Vaudeville Bills Spark Weekly Attendance Surge
The New York Lyceum vaudeville program expands after a popular previous week. Headliners include The Great Rauschelle, Edmonds Emmerson and Emmons, The Sisters Rever, Ellsworth and Burt, the Ferral Brothers, EW Eustis, and an integraph with animated pictures. Matinees daily except Monday at 3 30 PM and 8 30 PM evenings, advance sale for Sunday. promoters tout vigorous energy and star acts.
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Ager
Lyceum Vauteville
New York
Raoschelle
Rauschelle
Edmonds, Emmerson
Emmons
Rever
Bean
Icy
Ellsworth
Burt
Les
Ferral Brothers
Eustis
Lyceum
Patrona Ss
Gwunday
Public debate on Atlanta rapid transit franchise and competition
Citizens oppose monopolistic control of tracks arguing for competitive service and fair compensation. They cite dangerous unfinished tunnels and worn equipment, urging election action to secure improvements, cheaper fares, and broader coverage across wards. Local leaders list supporters across seventh ward and other areas.
Months Ago Lunatic Made His Escapes
Anderson Gorman, a man at large for months after escaping en route to the insane asylum, was captured near Maysville by a deputy sheriff and posse. His cabin was surrounded. he and his wife fought fiercely, but no injuries were reported.
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Huntsville
Ala
Anderson Gorman
Maysvile
Gorman
Louisiana Doctor Killed in Tallulah Case Tied to Spann Family
New Orleans reports Dr. Mat Yerger a leading north Louisiana physician was killed in Tallulah. The suspect is William B. Spann, agent for the Memphis and Vicksburg Packet Delta. Yerger had married Spann’s mother years earlier. the couple separated and Spann’s role in the case remains disputed. A coroner's jury exonerated Spann.
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New Orleans
Mat Yerger
Louisiana
Tallulah
William BR. Spann
Memphis
Vicksburg
Ferger
Spann
Yerger
Bantlego
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Mia Sses
Faversham
Warn Bernhardt
Paris Figare
Eagish- Wien
Ellen Terry
Hnidarbocker
Bdmonifam
James T. Powers
Powers
Messenger Boy
Beypt
End
Ater
Coriolanus
Lyena Mall
Charleo
Belts
Nance Oldfield
Waterloo
Misa Mary Mamnering
G. B. McCutchson
Zendu
Anthony Hope
Mled Jeannette L. Gilder
Harry B. Smith
Klaw & Erlanger
Mr. Smith
Htta Butler
Sandon Milliken
Auguste Glesne
Edna Unter
Margaret Walker
Lotta Faust
Paulina Chase
Edith Barr
Gyr Scott
Annapolia
John Slavin
Mme, Modjesko
America
James
John Drew
Caplin
Robert Marshall
Maude Adams
Knickerbocker
J. M. Barrie
Mme. Modjevia
Louie James
Germany
Instant Brenktewicr
Tolptol
Beerbohm ‘Tres
Eliza Proctor Outs
Brixton
Henrietta Crossman
School For Scandal
Virginia Bernett
Alice
Old Vincennes
William Collier
Citizens Petition Council
Gravenites
Eestorea
Campiexton
A. Ruppert
Adame Ruppert
JscoBs’ Pharmacy
Atlante
Square Theater
Intel
Duqueskine
Sargeant
Donideatis
Sa Fea ‘Coy P.O. Bcr
Cimelmmad, O
Éara
Ers
Thei
Central Railroad
Consolidated
West End
Fifth Ward
Sixth Ward
Ivy
Juniper Street
Piedmont Park
Fourth Ward
Forrest Avenue
Boulevand
Auburn Avenue
Inman Park
Decatur
Decatur Road
Third Ward
Hunter and Hill Street
Grant Perk
Loyd Street
Lakewood
Aldermanic Board
Dvan P, Howell
B. L. Connolly
T. D. Longino
L. Culborson
D. J. Ray
J. W. Poph
Carter
Forrest Adair
F. P. Hdipner
B. A. Dunn, JR
Dr. Hathaway
Mg Sian
Newson Hathaway
M. D
Butte
Inman
Brong Street
Atlanta, Ga
Adams
Mason’s
Geo. Muse Clothing Co
Richmond
Elizabeth Fuller
Scott Fuller
Winchester
Accra
Fulier
Aette
Lucke
Aly
Via
Hamburg
Henry
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