Mayall Back At Olympic Theater Praises And Plans
Herschel Mayall returns as leading man at the Olympic theater amid strong demand for seats for all performances of Cat and Carmen. Friends plan a large Sunday show with two giant bouquets carried by four boys, displayed in the lobby. Forepaugh offers a lavish Carmen production with Adair as Carmen and Bizet selections by Musical Director William Kopp. The Golden Butterfly and The Hungarian airs headline, with a sixty-strong chorus and a strong supporting cast. Frohman eyeing Miss Williams for future roles, with plans to announce a new dramma or musical to suit her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayall
Olympic
Herschel Mayall
Cat
Miss Adair
Carmen
William Kopp
Miss Hattie Williams Delights Grand Audiences in Fluffy Ruffles
Miss Williams and her troupe presented Fluffy Ruffles at the Grand this week drawing strong audience praise. Encores and hand-laps of approval marked success as the popular comedienne charmed locals in the eccentric role of Fluffy, boosting her following at the venue this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fluffy
Hattie Williams
Charles Fronman
Habout
the Grand
Miss Williams
Prima Donnas and Grand Opera Voices Compared
Grace Van Studdiford compares comic opera and grand opera prima donnas noting the comic artist sings six to eight times weekly while a grand prima donna performs two to three times. The comic star rests between songs, maintains better voice, and may grow closer to the chorus, a source of personal satisfaction for her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace van Studdiford
Yacht Scene Frames Dramatic Crash in Agnes at Lyric
The first act of Agnes shows a yacht saloon aboard Rhoda where a party sails off France. A chandelier collapse plunges the ship into chaos as Agnès finds her husband injured, sparking a tense, absorbing drama leading to a climactic finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nance O’neil
Agnes
Nance O'Neil
Lyric Theater
Rhoda
France
Agriés
De Koven Week at the Grand Opera House
Reginald De Koven stars with Harry Smith and Grace Van Studdiford in The Golden Butterfly at the Grand Opera House. Cincinnati audiences will see a lavish production with costumes scenery and an eighty piece ensemble. The show blends romantic opera with comic elements and features a mix of Dutch and German voices delivered in humorous pigeon English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Koven
Reginald de Koven
Grand Opera House
Harry Smith
Grace van Studdiford
Cincinnati
Pepi
Smith
Atere
Budapest
Nance O'Neil Shuns Self-Exploitation for Career Gain
The actress Nance O'Neil is praised for avoiding sensational personal publicity and pursuing success on merit. She travels widely on the American stage and emphasizes her acting, integrity, and independence in a candid interview about critics, friendship, and resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nance O'Neil
Miss O'Neil
O’neil
Wizard of Oz Opens Fifth Walnut Street Run
The Wizard of Oz returns for a seventh season at Walnut Street theater with a week long engagement. George Stone as the Scarecrow and William Ker as the Tin Man deliver standout comic performances in a lively production featuring witty dialogue and appealing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walnut Street Theater
George Stone
William Ker
Martin Vine Street Theater transfer arranged at conference
Colonel Ike Martin and John J. Ryan outlined the transfer of the Ryan option on the Vine Street Congregational church property to Colonel Martin after the court decision next Wednesday. The property will be used by the Orpheum Theater company with International Amusements handling vaudeville bookings. If possession is secured soon a moving picture show will be installed in the church building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Vine Street
Ike Martin
John J. Ryan
Ryan
Vine Street Congregational Church
Martin
Walnut
Ryan Waln Hills Theater
Waren
Orpheum Theater Company
I. M. Martin
Edward Ryan
John J
Dudley Outcault
Province
M. P
Maurice Wulfsin
International Amusemen Company
Vine’Street
Colonel Martin
In Honor of Charley Grapewin at Walnut Theater
Free Setters plan an evening honoring Charley Grapewin in his home city. 100 orchestra seats are reserved at Walnut with members guests and friends marching from Eimer's hotel to the theater for the response. A lunch follows and club gongs will be sounded between acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Grapewin
Walnut
Eimer
Aleeithe
Gra
Christmas Week at Grand of George Cohan Musical
Yesterday's arrivals include Joe Bodie preparing for Christmas week at the Grand of Mr. George M. Cohan's musical play The Talk of New York. Cohan will send about eighty entertainers and promises a lively holiday for playgoers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bodie
George Cohan
Talk of
New York
Broadway Syndicate Plans Chicago Center For Original Plays
Marc Klaw says no extension of the theatrical syndicate’s activity beyond creating Chicago as a center for first productions. Managers deny plans to acquire established playhouses despite the Chicago dispatch suggesting broader reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marc Klaw
Abe Erlanger
Chicago
Metropolitan Opera Board Holds Meeting on Director Disputes
An executive committee of the Metropolitan Opera house directors met in New York to discuss differences between Giulio Gatti Casazza and Andreas Dippel. Dippel attended and issued a statement calling misunderstandings exaggerated and saying any differences can be solved, though public airing complicates the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Giulio Gatti- Casazzga
Andreas Dippel
Cod
Opera House
Herr Dippel
The Naked Truth Tops Columbia Week Amusement Bill
Amusement notes report The Naked Truth continues as the main attraction on a strong Columbia bill this week. Harry Davenport and Wills Rankin share top honors with cordial receptions at each show. The act blends novelty music and mirth with the Scotch dancing by Davenport and two Scottish girls as a standout feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Harry Davenport
Wills Rankin
Donlin and Hite Lead High Paid Vaudeville Act Tour
Mike Donlin and Mabel Hite are set to appear at the Columbia and other top vaudeville houses with among the highest salaries paid to vaudeville acts. They are currently crowding theaters in New York as they tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Donlin
Mabel Hite
Columbia Et
New York
Martinnettle and Syl vester Act Promises Hilarious Laughs
Two young performers Martinnettle and Syl vester bring a rough knock about specialty to next week's Colum bia bill. Their act is described as one of hilarious laughs and boisterous bumps, a description that fits it cleverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinnettle
Sylvester
Grand Opera House Hosts Largest Theater Party Tonight
The Grand Opera house plans its biggest season event tonight with all first floor box rows reserved for guests of Mr and Mrs John W Gates. Other prominent bookings add social prestige to this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
John W. Gates
Prince of Swindlers Melodrama At Heuck's Sunday
Owen Davis melodrama titled The Prince of Swindlers set in the far North will be presented at Heuck's Sunday. The story reportedly came from Arctic explorer Peary who supplied the foundation for the play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Davis
Far North
Heuck
Peary
Morning Glories Bring Burlesque to the Stand ard Next Week
The Morning Glories Burlesque and Vaudeville company performs at the Stand ard next week with In Zululand as a burlesque number. One of the specialties will be featured in the programme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zululand
Panama Canal Topic Draws Lytle Talk Attendance
Dr Edward Burton MacDowell will speak on Panama in Picture and Prose in a Sunday afternoon travel talk at Lytle. He is expected to attract a large audience with his motion pictures and stereoscopic views detailing the canal project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Edward Burton MacDowell
Big Ditch
Panama
MacDow
Dreams and Burlesquers booked at People's Theater
The Thee Dreamsand Burlesquers secure top acts for the week starting Sunday at People's Theater. The Hed Moon is the burlesque selected with bright music witty comedy pretty girls and lavish costumes and scenery promised.
Lyceum Show Promises Novel Effects and Strong Cast
The Lyceum bills Spencer and Aborn’s latest melodrama Friends or Driven to Bay boasting a realistic parapet and clever mechanical effects. A large cast of Grammat players is highlighted along with vaudeville and musical offerings for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Spencer
Har Cine
Secon
Grammat
Prominent physician shot dead in office by dentist
In Warlehurst Mississippi Pitts, a leading physician, was fatally shot in his office by Dr. Thomas Birdsong, a dentist and brother-in-law of Mrs. Birdsong. The motive remains unclear with one eye witness. Birdsong was jailed amid threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warlehurst
Daax
Pitts
Thomas Birdeong
Birdsong
Dr. Pitts
Dr. Birdsong
Dr. Butler
Monticello
Vardaman
Taft May Visit Isthmus of Panama Again
President-elect Taft said he desires to visit the Isthmus of Panama early next year after meeting with a Jacksonville Board of Trade delegation. He expressed interest in Florida’s railway extension by H. M. Flagler to near Key West and suggested a possible winter trip to Panama via Key West, but gave no definite reply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Panama
Taft
Board of Trade of
Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
H. M. Flagler
Florida Keys
Key West
C H D Plans Under Discussion
The Cli nati Hamilton and Dayton noteholder committee met to discuss the impending reorganization of the road. With Jud son Harmon stepping into Ohio's governorship, plans aim to readjust the road’s affairs and Morgan interests push a plan to salvage their stake by reorganizing stock purchases from the Erie Railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Clinati, Hamilton & Dayton Noteholde Committee
Judson Harmon
Ohio
Morgan
Morgan Syndicate
Erie Railroad
Saloon Keeper Kills Three Negroes Desoto Street Shooting
White saloon keeper Will Datura shot at a Desoto Street saloon near Beale in Memphis shortly after midnight. A muttered dispute at a gaming table escalated as Datura fired, killing three men and wounding four others including a woman. Datura was arrested immediately after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Desoto Street
Beale
Will Datura
Datura
Two Robbers Hold Up Man at Corner in Broad Street Area
Charles Corbet of 614 West Fifth Street reported two masked Black men held him up at the corner of Third and Washington streets early today. They produced two pistols and demanded $10 before fleeing. He notified police and provided a description of the assailants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Corbet
West Fifth Street
Third
Washington Streets
Corbet
Parisian gown and diamond brooch credited at reception
Mrs Turner wore a Parisian gown with black plumed hat and a diamond brooch resembling the duchess of Marlboro. Two gentlemen of the king in the crowd drew attention as Goodwin’s wrap from Drécoll’s collection caused chatter in the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Turner
Mra. Pees
Drecoll
Marlboro
Hese
Goodwin
Drécoll
Covington And Newport Gas Franchise Again Is Tabled
The Newport council tabled the sale ordinance for the natural gas franchise at the request of Union Light, Heat and Power President Ernst. He said six pounds pressure is impractical for lighting and urged committee of the whole review of supply conditions. the measure will be reconsidered next week. John T. Moore was reappointed council president, John J. Newell sworn in to fill an unexpired term, and Joseph Dietz named president of the board. Pay rolls for police, siren, and city officials were not acted on due to missing claims committee meetings, delaying two weeks. City Health Officer Kehm reported 103 Newport deaths since Oct. 15 with eight disease deaths, two related to infectious cases, and patients sent to Speers hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernst
Union Light, Heat and Power Company
Newport General Council
E ¥Nst
Baker
John T. Moore
Board of’ Council
John J. Newell
Krieger
Newell
Davis
Joseph Dietz
Kehm
Newport
Tve
Speers
Newport News Notes and Obituaries
Announcement from Newport reports the marriage of James P. Kidney of East Fourth Street to Miss Flossie Gooder of Chicago celebrated in Chicago last Wednesday. Officers elected for Corpus Christi church Cross and Crown circle. Herman Knipper found unsound mind and ordered to Lakeland asylum. White House Fishing Club incorporated with several local sponsors. Mrs. Katherine Melck injured aged 75 after a fall. serious due to age. George Schank, 60, longtime White Owl club custodian, died of consumption in St Elizabeth’s Hospital. Educational rally planned at courthouse in Allan for District Teachers Association. Robert Puff, 79, pioneer resident, died in St Elizabeth’s Hospital. survives several sons. funeral plans pending.
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Newport
James P. Kidney
East
Fourth Street
Flossie Gooder
Chicago
Kidney
Bride
Windy City
Cross and
Corpus Christi Church
Louis Brnzen
Ben Ottman
Edward Veith
Charles Zell
Fred Veneman
William Bendel
J. Schmolt
W. J. Gerding
John Simon
Herman Knipper
Circuit Court
Lakeland Asylum
White House
Walter Butler
John Higgins
George Gaffey
F. Roll
Theodore Gerding
W Kaiser
Katherine Melck
Richard Dennemann
Keefer
Bellevue
Dr. Gould
George Schank
White Owl Club
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital
Smith
Regenstein
J. R. Brown
H. W. Barr
J. F. Houston
Martin
Robert Puff
Red Men
Odd Fellow
Sixth Street
Covington Board to Open Bids for School Bond Issue
Covington Board of Education meets this evening to open bids for 75 000 in school improvement bonds approved at the last election. Exterkamp of Ninth and Bakewell was injured yesterday when a scaffold gave way. he was taken to Pik a hospital. Miller and Hayes, treasurers and secretary of the Democratic campaign committee, released contributors to the party fund. Joseph L Rhindick tops the list with 360. The total contributed matches expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Covington Board of Education
Ee Exterkamp
Ata Tel
Ean Meli
A. Oribbenatt
Miller
William X. Hayes
Democampaign Committee
Democratic Campaign Fund
Joseph L. Rhindick
Christmas Shopping Season Notes From Local Shopper
Fragmentary text suggests an early holiday shopping mood, with references to a Racine area setting and porch displays. The garbled phrases imply a Christmas season focus and potential local interest in gifts or decorations.
Levassor land offer withdrawn defers aldermen action
Mayor John J. Craig cites charges against jail turnkey Arthur Walker and Joseph Lemker in a South telephone exchange affair. The board delays on police committee report to next Thursday. Levassor withdraws land sale offer for city park. Coyne resigns from board of health. City to pay 250 to Mary Angel for injuries. Equalization board members named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J
Craig
Covington
Arthur Walker
Joseph Lemker
Board of Aldermen
Johnson
Theissen
Krootkamp
Committee On Police
Louis EB. Levassor
Levassor
Joseph Coyne
Board of Health
Shepard
Mary Angel
Remew Street
John Bryant
Joseph Collopy
Joseph I. Bill
Board of Equalization
Man Likely Drowns After Leaving Suicide Note at Bridge
Night Watchman finds a hat coat and a signed note on the Newport end of Eleventh street bridge over the Licking river. The note, addressed to unknown recipients, states the writer will be out of the way and body will be found at the river bottom. no missing person named Harry Lewis could be located. The clothing suggests an older man, about 40 to 85 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Eleventh Street
Licking River
William Meyers
Harry Lewis
Newport Driving and Fair Association Forms
The Newport Driving and Fair Association filed articles of corporation with County Clerk Betz. Incorporators include W. J. Baker Gus B. Miller Clarence Pinguley George F. Fulner and Joseph Morscher. Authorized capital is $10,000. The group bought land between Glenn Park and Phoenix Grove on the River Road above Dayton Kentucky and stockholders meet tomorrow to decide on a half mile race track and buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport Driving and Fair Association
Betz
W. J. Baker
Gus B. Miller
Clarence _Pinguely
George F. Fulner
Joseph Morscher
Glenn Park
Phoenix Grove
River Road
Dayton
Murder trial delayed in Kenton circuit court
William Uhly stands charged with murdering his wife Nellie Uhly as experts testified on his sanity. Dr C C Owens testified for the prosecution under cross examination as the defense seeks to challenge the mental state surrounding the shooting. The trial continued with expert testimony and adjourned to today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Uhly
Nellie Uhly
Kenton
Uhly
C. C. Owens
Kenton Court Notes Highlight Multiple Civil Cases
Carrie Riegers and others sue National Supply and William Lydiard seeking a receiver for the company and 250 dollars on a note. M H Levin represents the plaintiff. Leo Rice sues Christopher Rice to dissolve C Ricés Sons meat dealers partnership. Blakely and Bassman represent the plaintiff. A motion to revive Margaret Busse vs Central Covington in John Busse’s name is filed after Busse’s death. A demurrer to venue change in W W Yates vs Covington is heard after three prior trials. A sale order in Columbia Building Co. vs Josephine Retzius is entered for property on Ludlow Street. County Judge Stephens binds Robert Fisk over to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Riegers
National Supply Company
William T. Lydiard
M. H. Levin
Leo Rice
Christopher Rice
C. Ricé
Blakely & Bassman
Margaret Busse
Central Covington
John Busse
W. W. Yates
Covington
Yates
Columbia Building
Josephine Retzius
Otnaes
Sine
Ludlow
Stephens Aiet
Robert Fisk
Grand J
Klare Case Sidelined by Fragmentary St Clair Street Note
Fragmentary OCR mentions George and Rose Klare and legal action against William C. Britt. Text is unclear with street reference St Clair and partial names. No clear verdict, date, or location other than a street name and party initials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George and
Rose Klare
George Simo
St. Clair Street
T. v
William C. Britt
Explosion Kills Newport Man At Home
Richard Dennemann of 1287 South Street Newport died two hours after a kerosene explosion while starting a fire in a cooking range. His home burned, neighbors helped smother flames, and his wife was injured and hospitalized. The loss is about 1500 dollars with no insurance. This followed the death of their young daughter two years earlier after being struck by a train nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Dennemann
South Street
Newport
Speers Hospital
Dennemann
Asser
Meyers
Detinemann
Chief Thoeny Acquitted of Manslaughter Charge
Chief Loury Thoeny of Highlands was acquitted by a Newport circuit court jury after a trial last August for the killing of Thomas Howell near Brent. Attorneys Harry Healy Horace Root and Edward Hawkins defended Thoeny. Commonwealth's Attorney Burkamp and County Attorney Heaver prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loury Thoeny
Highlands
Thomas Howell
Brent
Newport
Harry Healy
Horace Root
Edward Hawkins
Thoeny
Commonwealth
Burkamp
County
Heaver
Negro Attacks Shopper Near Fifth and Saratoga
At about 9 pm in Newport a pursuit ensued after a colored man snatched a purse from Mrs Frances Rushman of 411 Hast Fifth Street. Several men and a woman chased the suspect through Fifth and Saratoga streets before he vanished into a dark alley. the purse held $3 and a few charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth
Saratoga
Newport
Frances Rushman
Fifth Street
Ministers Call Meeting In Newport For City Welfare
The Ministerial Association of Newport issued a call for a meeting this afternoon at St. Mark's Lutheran church to elect a new president and discuss Newport's moral welfare. The outgoing president is Rev. J. P. Whitehead who resigned from the First Presbyterian church to take a charge in Meadeville, Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministerial Association of
Newport
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
J. P. Whitehead
First Presbyterian Church
Meadeville
To take home small packages means shorter hours for workers
A brief note describes how prioritizing home delivery of small packages could shorten store and delivery staff shifts, affecting saleswomen, drivers, and delivery boys.
Newport Real Estate Transfer Noted in Bellevue Addition
Andrew Dyer and wife transfer property lot 186 in Bellevue addition Newport to Benene and wife. Land description notes a Newport area parcel with no stated consideration. Record includes conveyance between private individuals and a description of the Bellevue addition property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Dyer
Benene
Bellevue Addition
Newport
Heart Remedy Ad Claims Cure From Childhood Illnesses
Mrs H. C. Cruse of San Francisco reports suffering heart trouble from girlhood and sleeping problems. She says eleven bottles of Dr Miles Heart Remedy cured her, restoring strength as the heart drives the blood through the body.
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Miles
H. C. Cruse
San Francisco
Calif
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