Grand minstrel show dazzles with beauty and star turns
Cohan and Harris present a spectacular minstrel vaudeville bill led by George Evans. Julian Eltinge disarms with feminine impersonations while Eddie Leonard and the Gordon brothers headline a second act of variety, chorus girls, and lavish scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Cohan and
Harris
George Evans
Cohan & Harris Company
George Thatcher
John King
Eddie Leonard
Ernest Tenny
Matt Keefe
Earl Benham
Frank Morrel
Honey Boy
Cohan
Gordon Boys
Julian Eltinge
Mr. Eltinge
James Gorman
Waterbury Brothers
Tenny
Barbers
Evans
New Robinson Theater Opens With Strong Audience Reception
The New Robinson Theater opened yesterday to large afternoon and evening audiences in Cincinnati. The two hour program featured O Neil Farrell and the Mores, the Directoire Gown Girl in Chicago, Peck s Bad Boy and The Lover s Dream. Edlfin May Glover drew recall with songs and a stylish gown as the show received enthusiastic applause throughout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robinson Theater
Cincinnati
O'Neil Farrell
Talking Pictures
Directoire
Chicago
Peck
Edlfin May Glover
Robnson
Pat Reilly Tops Standard Burlesque Bill at Dogley’s Night Off
Pat Reilly arrives at the Standard leading the Reilly and Wood show with the Greater New York Stars. He performs in the musically enhanced farce Dogley's Night Off and the themed Beauty, the Pride Detective, delivering his trademark genial Irish humor and broad comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Reilly
The
Standard
Reilly and Wood
New York
Patrick
Reilly
Mr. Reilly
Burlesque and vaudeville show tops season at Home of Burlesque
Tom Miner's Bohemian Burlesquers took the stage delivering a strong season opener with handsome young women in rich costumes and clever comedians. Andy Gardner leads the laugh line while Iida Nicolai and Josephine LeRoy display notable turns in burlesque and specialty acts. The Yellow Streak pugilistic sketch draws applause with Ed Johnston and Jeanette Buckley in key roles as Mamie Kelly and Jimmie Hagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Miner
Andy Gardner
Billy B. van
Iida Nicolai
Charles Udell
Josephine LeRoy
Joe Barton
Alice Wilson
Ed. Gibey
Jeanette Ackley
Taylor Granville
Outlaw's Christmas thrills and earns hearty applause
The Sunday performance at Heuck's featured Theodore Kremer's western thriller The Outlaw's Christmas. Cast including E. A. Turner as Jack Foster and Gertrude D. Magill as Kate received commendable notices while memorable scenes with a scaffold fight and a horse plunge drew standing ovations from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heuck’s
Theodore Kremer
E. A. Turner
Jack Foster
Gertrude D. Magill
Kate
May Henderson Thu Mn
Maggie Quirk
Daniel Higgins
Faber
Harry Scott
Jimmy
Robert Jackson
Bieval
Ralph Bell
Harper
Belle Jeanette
Ruby
Foster
Jessie
Lincoln Carter Play Delivers Sensational Western Tale
Lincoln J Carter’s Flaming Arrow play The Indian's Secret drew crowds at the Lyceum. The production features a dozen authentic Sioux Indians and warpaint amid hair-raising episodes. The drama thrills fans of sensational romance and vivid frontier warfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Carter
Lyceum
Lincoln. J. Carter
Central Avenue House
Good Performance at the Walnut by Yorke and Adams
Yorke and Adams in Playing the Ponies drew positive notices yesterday at the Walnut. The pair, long regarded as top farce comedians, delighted a good sized, responsive audience with their vaudeville style. In Bankers and ers their first
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yorke and Adams
Acye Gee
Amusers
Bankers
Ers
Highlanders at the Zoo Delight Crowd With Bagpipe Concert
A four bagpiper and three drum lineup performed at the zoo yesterday afternoon. The United States fight song drew immediate applause as Angus Fraser and the Fraser troupe wore full dress kilts and plaid socks. Soprano Edna H Foley impressed while dancer Mr Angus Fraser showcased sword dance and Highland fling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoo
United States
Clan Fraser
Angus Fraser
Edna H. Foley
The
Highlanders
B. D. Gilliland
Chester Park to Offer Amateurs in Free Vaudeville
After the minstrel run ends on Labor Day the Chester Park resort keeps its bath ing beach open and will stage free vaudeville on Sunday September 13, 20 and 27. Amateurs may enter by sending names to Amateuranager Chester Park for contests judged by audiences with prizes from Colonel Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Park
Colonel Martin
Cincinnati Talent at Columbia Delights Local Fans
Audiences at the Columbia yesterday showered praise on Cincinnati natives Miss Edna Aug and Miss Angela Dolores and the Free Setters Quartet. Miss Aug, a Cincinnati debutant with European acclaim, starred in a new act with Mr. Neal McGuire and drew enthusiastic reviews as a premier feature of an exceptional program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kelly
Henry Savage College Widow Company
Free Letters
Banks-Breazeale
Perkins Fisher
Cook
Sylvan
T. Nelson Downs
Moving Pictures
Cincinnati
Columbia
Edna Aug
Angela Dolores
Cincinnati Leorn
Aug
London
Paris
Neal McGuire
Pike's
David Hunt Stock Company
Barlow Minstrels Begin Free Chester Park Engagement
The Barlow Minstrels opened a nine day run at Chester Park free pavilion yesterday afternoon. The troupe brings a strong orchestra and varied program with notable soloists and acts. Performers include Bobby Gossans Regie Futch Joe Dunnevy Doc Baker with vocal strength from Harry Frankie and others. The Toscaone Brothers and Devere Brothers add novelty pieces. Audiences packed yesterday and are expected to fill the pavilion through Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barlow Minstrels
Chester
Barlow Brothers’ Minstrels
Chester Park
Martin
Bobby Gossans
Regie Futch
Joe Dunnevy
Doc Baker
Chester Free
River beach timetable notes late season hours
The article records a pleasant Sunday at the river beach with strong crowds. It notes the beach remains open until October 1 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the ticket office closing at 6 p.m. and bathers allowed in until 7 p.m.
Howe Pictures at the Lyric Impress Large Local Audience
Lyman H. Howe traveling picture show opens a two week run at the Lyric with a large crowd both afternoon and evening. Viewers witness scenes from Rome Naples Palermo Bombay Calcutta and other cities, a dramatic Sicilian tuna catch, a big English steeplechase, and lively comedy with a collie saving a child from kidnappers. The films are praised for clarity, educational value, and convincing sound dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Howe
Rome
Naples
Palermo
Bombay
Calcutta
Orient
Sicily
Howe
Edna Aug Debuts Dainty New Vaudeville Sketch at Columbia
Edna Aug presents a new act written largely by herself, performed first yesterday at the Columbia Theater. The sketch, hurried from concept to stage in three days, showcases her delicate mimicry, singing, and spontaneous wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Aug
Columbia Theater
Miss Aug
Columbia
Lydia Yeamans
Forepaugh Players Arriving in Town Today
Forepaugh Stock Company members will arrive in town today to perform at the local theater. The troupe is expected to set up at the venue and begin rehearsals for an upcoming program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forepaugh Stock Company
Road to Yesterday to Open Olympic Season Next Sunday
Rehearsals begin tomorrow for the opening weekend production of The Road to Yesterday at the Olympic. Cast members Ida Adair Harry Fenwick Walter Gilbert Wilson Hummel from St Louis arrive with Forrest Seabury and others from the East for the first full week of rehearsals. The company predicts a magnificent, warmly received season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Adair
Harry Fenwick
Walter Gilbert
Wilson Hummel
St. Louis
Forrest Seabury
Joe Sylvester
Gilbert
Robert Elgary Lawton
Jennie Ellison
Maye Louise Aigen
Floyd Fennimore
John
Lagoon’s Closing Days Attract Big Vaudeville Bill
The Lagoon season ends in eight days with a major vaudeville lineup led by Freeman's Goat Circus and Rolling and Kufton plus Meldon and Marvel and the Buckeye Trio. Jubilee Day on Sunday features a tristate band contest boat and tub races swimming and pony events with $500 in prizes and extended car service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeman
Goat Circus
Rolling
Kufton
Meldon
Marvel
Marie Williams
Buckeye
Coney’s Closing Delights Ends Soon With Vaudeville
A large autumn crowd enjoyed Coney’s steamers and vaudeville acts as Coney prepares to close next Monday for Labor Day. The Fantastic La Belles Rizall and Atima, four young performers, amazed with necromancy feats and crowing roosters. The Millmars display physical culture, Budd Farnum and Baron Gahan provide laughs and aerial juggling, Smitty’s Band performs both matinee and evening shows. Bargain day arrives Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney
River Grove
la Belles
Rizall
Atima
Millmars
Budd Farnum
Baron Gahan
Smitty
Cohan and Harris Minstrel Parade Route Announced
The Cohan and Harris Minstrel Company will start from the Grand Opera House at 1 45 p m today. They march Vine to Court Main Fourth Central Ninth Race Fifth to theater then march to the ball park on special cars for the afternoon game. At night both the Reds and the Pitts burg Club will attend the Grand in the boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohan and Harris
Grand Opera House
Vine
Court
Main
Central Avenue
Bancroft
Reds
Ball Park
Pittsburg
Grand
Miss Helen Byron Opens Star Ring Tour in Chicago
Miss Helen Byron begins her star ring tour directed by John H. Havlin of Stair and Havlin in Chicago on Friday September 13. The picturesque comedy My Sweetheart is the piece de resistance with a large cast including Tina Hatzell Miss Helen Byron Mrs Joe Shotwell alias Miss Fleeter Miss A Von Buelow the farmer's wife Mrs J Ince Tony Faust Charles Winninger Joe Shotwell R A Roberts Dr Oliver and others. Under the direction of John H Havin Manager John R. Rogers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Byron
John H. Havlin
Stair and
Havlin
Chicago
Tina Hatzell
Joe.Shotwell
Miss Fleeter
A. von Buelow
J. Ince
Tony Faust
Charles Winninger
Joe Shotwell
R. A. Roberts
Dr. Oliver
Yea DD. Crosby
Dudley “Harcourt
H. ‘Forsman
Farmer Hatzell
Sinisian Green
George Washington Snow
John Ince
John H. Haviin
John R. Rogers
Must Remove Hats For Gaiety Theater Performances
New York declares that women must remove hats to attend Gaiety Theater shows starting tomorrow night. Ticket buyers for Monday and later performances agree by accepting the ticket to remove hats upon request. The clause appears on the reverse of the ticket coupon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gaiety Theater
Theater Agreement Left With Management For Seat Right
A holder must prove right to the seat, with the printed agreement always available to theater management.
Merchants and Visitors Invited to Lagoon Entertainment
Manager Fennessy returned from the East where he oversaw Heuck Amusement Company interests. The Cincinnati merchants manufacturers and the Traveling Salesmen's Association chartered the Lagoon for September 2 from 6 to 11 for guests and visitors from nearby cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fennessy
Heuck Amusement Company
the Merchants and Manufacturers of
Cincinnati
Traveling
Heat depresses theater attendance but Lyric draws near capacity
The hot weather reduced audience turnout at theaters yesterday with matinees notably sparse. Howe's pictures at the Lyric still managed to approach a full house despite the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
The
Lyric
Panic on Crosstown Car as Fuse Burns Out
Passengers panicked last night when a fuse burned out on a Crosstown car. Elliott Johnson, 33, of 633 Richmond Street, twisted his knee and was taken to City Hospital. All other passengers escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Johnson
Richmond Street
City Hospital
Man Fatally Hurt After Freight Train Push
Patrick Ford, 40, homeless, was brought to City Hospital with multiple broken ribs and possible internal injuries after saying he was pushed from a freight train while traveling from St. Louis. Doctors fear his injuries may prove fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Ford
St. Louis
Viaduct Fire Again Sparks From Engine Ignores Decay
The Liberty Street Viaduct caught fire last night when sparks from a railroad engine ignited rotten woodwork. A still alarm alerted the Fire Department and Engine Company No. 29 extinguished the blaze. It marked the fourth fire at the old structure in a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Street
Persia on verge of civil war amid unrest and holy war threats
Telegrams report widespread anarchy across Persian provinces as liberal forces plan a holy war against the Shah. News from Nuddea says a group of mushtaieds heads toward Persia to rally Djat populations in support of the insurgency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teheran
Nuddea
Persia
Traction Line Delay After Station Accident
An accident at the C. M. and L. traction line generating station delayed traffic for nearly three hours. Crowds of Sunday picnickers were stranded on their way home during the repairs.
Cattle Market Slumps in Cincinnati Stockers Show Slight Uptick
In Cincinnati on August 29 1908 cattle prices continue a down slope with declines of 10 to 25 cents from last week. Stockers and feeders saw a small lift as rains spurred demand. country buyers purchased many at cheap levels around 3.25 to 4.00. Weekly receipts totaled 4 322 cattle amid lingering unsold cattle and year over year declines noted.
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Cincinnati
Escoe Ctaas
Amuse WO. Co
Bologna
Commercial Tribune
Eee Borrage
Te Ae
Pittsburg
Chicago
Kansas City
Aug
Market Report: Livestock Prices and Receipts Across Cities
The report tracks cattle hogs sheep and calves with price ranges for different grades and notes on receipts. It covers multiple markets including Pittsburgh Chicago and Kansas City with weekly totals and pace of demand.
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Montgomery Phister
Thomas Donnelly
Virginia Tyson
Maryland Tyson
Josie Bright
Bertha Morrison
John Dempsey
Tyson Sisters
Donnelly
Rotali
Aaron Hoffman
Theodore Morse
Edwin Madden
Luna Park
Tower
Coney Island
Yorke
Adams
Madge Lawrence
Merry Widow Company
Edward Morris
Wallace Berry
Raymond Hitchcock
Charming Maude Campbell
Linton
Lanier DeWolfe
Robert Burns
Russell Hill
Nettie May Lyon
Philip Lynch
Roy Burk
James Hall
Frank Martin
Ethel Munson
Vera Maxwell
Bae Ee Vrata Sravpd
Robinson
People’s
Queen City Beach
Samuel Coughlin Brown
Wall Street
Sweetheart
Milford
Call Or
Moler Barber College
Fourth Street
KR. K
Marine Corps
Tell Block
Glenwood Av
Avondale
A. Se Av
Moler College
W. Fourth
Ogue.co
Norwood
J. R. Baumes
M. Hooblam
Rangoon
Burma
India
Ezekiel & Bernheim
Main Street
Ezekiel & Bernheim CO
Ohio
Monomary and
Elm Avenues
Section Avenue
D City
L. H. Gebhart
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