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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1908

Page

8

Fifty Miles From Boston at Walnut Week Start

Review of the musical comedy Fifty Miles From Boston at the Walnut features Milés Cohan and Harns as producers with a new year run. John Sperks the Irish comedian joins the cast, and the article praises stage management, costumes, and an original scenic layout as the show travels from Pittsburg to open in Boston.

Boston Emcy Milés Rge M. Cohan Cohan Harns Electrical Caulpand John ‘Sperks Sparks

Cohan Musical at Grand Captures Local Interest

Matinee at the Grand draws local clientele for a clever M Cohan show. The production highlights his easy manner and quiet, natureist characterisations praised by admirers.

New York M. Cohan Enares Pho Cohan Ben Masts Conan

Nazimova Engagements At Local Theatre Draw Social Attention

The holidays spur advance seats for Madame Nazimova in Cincinnati as educational and literary clubs seek tickets. The repertoire includes A Doll's House Hedda Gabler and The Master Builder with performances through New Year’s weekend and a matinee on Wednesday.

Fennessy Wava Nazimova Tia Cincinnati Psan Madame Nadimova

Shubert Offer of Miss Fitch Comedy at Lyric Theater

Sunday night at the Lyric features Clyde Fitch's latest comedy Girls presented by Messrs Shubert. The play satirizes five types of girls including the serious minded and the man hungry, who eventually find fulfillment with men as harmony and discord mix through the production.

Lyric Theater Messrs. Shubert Lyde Fitch Ptieces Adam Alon Res Mr. i

The Round Up New Year Show at the Grand

A Grand theatre program announces The Round Up as a major New Year production. The show promises a wide variety of acts and sensations, highlighted by a premiere title and star names, with a celebrated run beginning soon.

The Old Homestead Comes to Cincinnati Stage

Denman Thompson's evergreen country life drama The Old Homestead returns to Cincinnati's Walnut Theater with a long running cast intact. The company promotes the show as a steadfast favorite since 1886, urging fathers and mothers to bring their families and reminisce as scarlet runners invite a return to childhood.

Old Homestead Mint GDG New England Country Life Boston Denman Thompson Old ‘Homestead Walnut Theater Cincinnati Envol

Anglin Declines India Tour Amid Vacation Plans

Louis Nethersole from Anerale reports Miss Margaret Anglin received an urgent invitation to act in India before returning home but her vacation is set. She declines for now and plans to revisit Australia later. Her sister will travel with arrangementspending on forthcoming voyages.

Louis Nethersole Anerale Margaret Anglin Jean India Australi Nethersole Paveet Xarah

Unclear historical notice on Camilie D'Arville

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Camilie D Arville at Columbia and a reference to a forthcoming event next week. Details are garbled and place names uncertain.

Camilie D’arville Columbia

Fragments from an old paper note unreadable text

The readable parts show fragmented lines likely from a local newspaper item. No clear names, places, dates, or events are discernible to establish a complete headline or summary. Further context is needed to produce a valid T and S.

Shore Acres Next Week by Forepaugh at the Olympia

The Forepaugh stock company brings Shore Acres to the Olympia next week with high costs and lavish staging. Eleven performances including a New Year matinee feature a fully prepped Christmas dinner on stage to be shared with local needy families after each show.

Forepaugh Mberal Shore Acres New England Bette

Forepaugh Stock Company Matinee at the Olympic

Matinee at the Olympic today features the Forepaugh Stock Company performing a new production titled A Bunch of Keys. The midweek show is expected to draw a local audience to the venue this afternoon.

Olympic Forepaugh Stock Company Igren Ela Rees

Apache Warpath in Nat Brighston Picture Draws Crowds

A travel feature notes popular interest in journey talks and the Apache Warpath picture by Nat Brighston, promising crowded attendance and vivid scenes as audiences seek tales of distant lands and Native paths.

Unclear OCR fragment hints at a local notice or event

The readable text is fragmentary showing names like Warfield and potential event mentions Sunabord and Sider but lacks clear actions dates places or outcomes. The content appears garbled with stray phrases and no coherent report to summarize reliably.

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Fragmentary OCR text provides no coherent event or identifiable names. The readable portion mentions possible names and locations without clear actions or outcomes. No verifiable facts to summarize into a proper newspaper card.

Fragmentary Legal Notice Summary

Fragmented OCR text hints at a court or legal matter involving named individuals. details are unclear but indicates proceedings, witnesses or parties and possible restraint or ruling. The readable names appear garbled and no concrete dates or actions are identifiable from the fragment.

Burlesque and Vaudeville Show Draws Large Audiences

A bustling entertainment page notes a popular burlesque and vaudeville lineup. Nasimova's engagement at the Lyric begins next week with tickets on sale Wednesday morning. The piece highlights big city acts, noted performers, and affordable ticket prices drawing fan interest.

Nasimova The Lyric

The Colonial Theater Company to Open in Columbus

The Colonial Theater company, formed by Jamey V. Howell and partners, is incorporated for 100000 to run a new Colonial Theater in Columbus O. Howell, president, will soon leave street car advertising to manage the venture which will open shortly after the new year. Articles of incorporation were filed.

Columbus Colonial Theater Company Jamey V. Howell Frankie Fred Fraser On. Mimon Cincinnati O. James V. Howell

Circus star Mollie Hillman dies after long career

Mollie Hillman a renowned equestrienne who toured the United States and Europe with Barnum and Forepaugh for decades died at age 92 in Greenfield Pennsylvania. She was married four times and each husband died violently. daughter of William Cook a Newark blacksmith and from an Indigenous Orielda line.

Greenfield Mollie Hillman Eur Ag William Cook Newark, N. J a @hieft

Permit for Rudolph Richie Burlesque Theater Drops

Following the Kentucky Court of Appeals decision voiding a permit, the Louisville Board of Public Safety rescinds the license for Rudolph Ricka of Cincinnati to build a burlesque theater in Louisville. The project, almost complete, had cost about 31,600 dollars, with officials previously ordering no further construction.

Louisville Des Kentucky Court of Appeals Evan Rudolph K.icka Gatety, Wich

Dec. 24 Training Scandal Hits County Official

County Attorney Deubert reports indictment over alleged breach in Barn Baty area work. The decedent case involves professional misconduct claims tied to a local pest control or barn project. The text is fragmented but points to an official charged with misconduct related to December events.

Okls Ae Arinerns Ghia Heathaniet

Funeral of Joseph H. Rolfes 83 Held in Covington

The funeral for 83 year old Joseph H. Rolfes of Covington was held this morning at Saint God church with a requiem high mass. He died after a lingering illness believed caused by tuberculosis. Surviving are his widow Marie Fitz of Cincinnati and his sister Bertha Fitzpatrick, a principal in The Life of Actress, now in New York.

Joseph H. Rolfes West Seventh Covington Her of God Marie. Fitzwots Cincinnati Rolfes

Van Voast Estate Divided Transfers Newport Property

Newport property deed totaling 30000 dollars divided by court order in Betz County Clerk’s office. Virginia Van Voast’s late estate allocates Van Voast building on Work Street and adjacent lot to son Rufus Van All of Cincinnati. Virginia Van Voast is survived by her namesake heir.

Newport Betz Sith Virginia van Voast van Voast Ivork Rufus van Virginia ‘van. Voast

Campbell County Courts Debates Divorces and Estates

The Campbell circuit court heard a divorce case Mary Thurman Fee versus Robert C Fee and ordered the plaintiff to resume her maiden name. Judge Yungblut also directed a master commissioner to sell Dayton property by January 6 in another estate matter. A separate suit in Alexandria involved a mother alleging her son’s hunting incident on Truesdell premises.

Mary Thurman Robert C. Fee Eieia Yungblut Bang Mary Thur Rockers Gertrude Schnei Yungtlut Dayton Circuit Court Yungblue T. Stanleygainst Stanley Yungblutay Pean Reglarday Mnor Willson Canegeng Campbell Circuit Court Alexandria Uiarenarase Aeeke i Truesdell Hunt

Renton Court Notes Mention Various Local Cases

The Renton circuit court heard multiple items including a $494 claim for nursing care against the estate of Thomas Rector, a move to reference to the master commissioner, and a murder case involving S. Hopkins. A Madison Avenue saloon keeper was fined five dollars for midnight closing violations, while Anna Davis and others faced a town of ey matter in Judge Harreson's court.

Benjamin Rector Charles Poor Thomas Rector Renton Yeaterday Bardin Shawan W. C. Harr Martha Mooney Commonwealth Wisenall Wopkins Duncen Benjamin Thomas Madison Avenue Anna Davis Harreson Winlow Scheult Muta Dude

Latonia Officials Confer With Fivgal Oust

A garbled note suggests Latonia officials meeting with Fivgal Oust to discuss a pending matter. Details are unreadable, with fragments mentioning dates and proceedings unclear.

Latonia

Contested Will Case In Newport Probate

The Lear will, challenged by grandchildren, splits two Newport properties between heirs and faces claims of incapacity and undue influence by Mrs. Jefferson. Attorneys Meigs Otto Wort, J Crawford, Louis Dolle represent contestants and Gentasteanta invalidates the will under test.

Lear Edward Monroe ‘Street Newport Jefferson Meigs Otto Wort J. Crawford Louis ‘Dolle

Junior Order Buys Newport Property for Lodge Building

The Twin City council Jr O U A M of Newport purchased a pair of lots on York Street between Pith and Nisith streets for 5400. Former owner W Hawkins is noted as Kentucky's oldest pensioner, turning ninety three. The lodge plans a new building costing about 30000 for use by two Newport lodges and the Bellevue organization.

Twin City Council Jr. O U.A.M Newport Ol. Hawkingstead York Street Ween Pith Bellevue

Veteran Engineer Howard Flanagan Dies After Illness

Howard Flanagan, a veteran engineer for the Louisville and Nashville railroad, died early yesterday at his home at Sixth and Saratoga streets in New Newport after a short illness of acute pneumonia. He was 50 years old and had spent more than twenty years operating a passenger engine on the Cincinnati and Louisville branch before retiring about a year ago.

Howard Flanagan Louisville & Nashville Railroad Sixth Saratoga Streets New~ Iport Cincinnati and Louisville

Toledo Woman Denied Marriage License in Covington

Miss Adélaine Malachi, 20, of Toledo, and Thomas Conover, 22, of Monroe, were refused a marriage license by County Clerk John C. B. Yates in Covington. The denial cited the young woman's age and lack of paternal consent, though she claimed consent could be secured by wire.

Papa Adélaine ' Malachi Toledo Thomas Conover Monroe John C. B. Yates Covington Russell Do. O James Russell Cincinnati

Negro Assaults Man Under Bridge in Darkness

C Dixon of 262 West Third street was attacked Monday evening by an unknown Black assailant beneath the C and O bridge between Fourth and Fifth streets. Dixon was struck in the face with a blunt instrument, an artery burst, and the assailant fled without attempting robbery. Dixon cannot identify the attacker due to darkness.

C. Dixon West Third Street Fourth Fifth Streets Dixon

Covington News Notes and Local Updates

Covington notes report F. B. Kyle’s arrest on a warrant for unlawful use of the Typographical union label. Covington public schools close for Christmas holidays and reopen January 4. US Marshal S.G. Bherp and deputy Mullins capture two moonshiners Lakes and William Baker. City Treasurer Percival to keep December tax office hours for workers. A street robbery pocketbook left on a city street is found. A bridge coupon and a purchased vehicle incident are noted.

Kyle Typographical Union Gat Wiliam Baker Beastie County Harry Percival Wésk Rogton Pal Sootathe Jerry Cnr Dana G Roth's ClarDy Covington

Special offer for poets at New York laboratories

An unusual notice states a special supply of poetry is obtainable free of charge from the icy Laboratories at 83 Twenty-fifth Street New York City. It mentions a two dollar Dow and other items in Cincinnati and refers to minors.

Dow Cincinnati Icy Laboratories Twenty-fifth Street New York City

Coughlin Faces Artist Charges in Chicago Court

In Judge Newcomer's court Alderthan "Bathhouse" John Coughlin and others faced trial over an assault at the First Ward Democratic ball. Witness Lyman Atwell testified that a broken camera was used as a shield amid blows by Coughlin and associates. The jury reportedly reached a not guilty verdict before morning.

Chicago Alderthan John Coughlin Newcomer's Court Lyman Atwell Coughlin Atwell Wynde Kit

Government to Probe Pricings at Packing Firms in Chicago

December 22 reports say 100 subpoenas issued by Landis court target rebates at stockyards packing firms. Twenty five served on Morris & Co. employees summon before federal grand jury. District Attorney Sims and special government attorney Kellogg met in Washington with the attorney general as the move signals a broader rebate inquiry.

Chicago Srtmert Morris & Co Washington Sims W. B Kellogg Tur Landis Sima Rue

State Restown The Hargis Groe Irvine Ky Dec 22

The Irvine court session centered on the murder case of Incas James Hargis. Prosecution rested as testimony from the defendant’s son and his mother Louellen Hargis described alleged threats and violence surrounding the father’s death.

Irvine, Ky Trido Hargis Ccasion Louellen Hargis Beach James Hargis E. Ca

Newport News Notes on Local Court Actions

Fragmented notes describe court proceedings and residence issues in Newport News with references to Ame rican and local figures. The readable portions mention a gang and a sequence of uttered statements linked to a court appearance and housing matters. The text is incomplete and several names are illegible.

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