W. H. Crane Delivers Delightful Grand Theater Showing
W H Crane at the Grand stage delivers a warm, stylish David Harum performance despite wintry weather. Critics praise his mellowed portrayal and strong supporting cast with Percy Brooke, Miss Perdita Hudspeth, Miss Kate Meek, and Miss Lois Francis Clark, noting excellent comedy and dramatic warmth.
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David Harum
Cullum
Coin Crane
David
Billy P
Cincinnati
Robinson
Crane
Robinson's
Mr. Sampson
Percy Brooke
Mr. Crane
Kson
Chet Timson
Frank Burbeck
George F. Devere
Sheridan Tupper
Guy Nichols
Perdita Hudspeth
Mary Blake
Kate Meek
Polly
Lois Francis Clark
Earle Ryder
John Lennox
Judah at the Pike Opens Under Barbour's Stage Direction
Edwin Barbour leads the Pike's first rehearsal of Judah as the new stage director. The play by Henry Arthur Jones returns to the same stage previously used by the Pike and marks a shift to a society drama focusing on social life and psychological themes. The company aims for an artistic production after a hiatus in society play performances.
Bill for Aylward Benefit Sets Big City Show
Last evening the benefit bill for Grand Treasurer Aylward was completed for tomorrow afternoon. It is billed as the most attractive event yet, with every manager in the city contributing. Rainforth and Harlin donate the Grand end and arrange the performance under Jules Hurtig.
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Aylward
McRager
Messrs
Rainforth
Harlin
Jules Hurtig
Kyrie Bellew Set to Return in A Gentleman of France
After a long absence Kyrie Bellew will appear at the Grand next week drawing theater goers. Bellew starred in A Gentleman of France at Wallack's for much of a season and performs a famed sword fight on the stairway. Gretchen Lyons, original Esther in Ben-Hur, co-stars as Bellew’s leading lady, an English actress and protege of Arthur Pinero.
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Kyrie Bellew
France
Bellew
Wallack’s
Broadway
Gretchen Lyons
Esther
Boone-Yaki hypnotists to follow Miss Fay at Robinsons Opera House
Manager Schmidt plans to bring the Boone-Yaki Company of hypnotists and Oriental illusionists to Robinsons Opera House for a one week engagement after Miss Fays final week ends Saturday. The troupe tours widely and promises a unique entertainment. The shows begin Sunday with a new melodrama The Silver Dagger by Mark EB. Swan scheduled for January 11 following the engagement.
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Miss Fay
Robinson’s Opera House
Schmidt
Mark EB. Swan
Exposition Four To Entertain At McFadden’s Row Of Flats
The Exposition Four, placed in McFadden's Row of Flats this Sunday, are musicians and vocalists of note. They are well trained cultured artists capable of restoring harmony during any disturbance, not merely vaudeville performers.
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McFadden
Heuck
Gypsy Jack Opens at Lyceum With Willis Granger
Willis Granger stars as Gypsy Jack in the English melodrama at the Lyceum next week. A rich scenic display and superb costumes heighten the new production with a strong supporting company.
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Willis Granger
Gypsy Jack
Lyceum
Dancer Saharet At Colubia With Anna Held Cast
Saharet the dancer appears at the Colubia on January 24 with Anna Held. George Kenny promotes Joseph Murphy, supporting his star who arrives next week to present Kerry Gow and Shaun Rhue at the Walnut.
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Saharet
Anna Held
Colubia
George Kenny
Trish
Joseph Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Kerry Gow
Shaun Rhue
Married in Police Court at Jefferson Market
In New York on December 29 Magistrate Deuel wed Elzie Bailey a 27 year old Chief Engineer of the Tug River Lumber Company Richwood West Virginia and Freda Morgan 22 a pretty young woman. The ceremony cost nothing and followed a day of routine court business with several drunks.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
Jefferson Market
Deuel
Elzie Bailey
Tug River Lumber Company
Richwood
W. Va
Freda Morgan
South on Honeymoon Trip to Morrow
The South plans a honeymoon trip tomorrow while Mrs. Bailey will not return to the stage.
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South
Faversham and Miss Opp Wed by Justice of the Peace
William Faversham and Miss Julie Opp were married in Greenwich Connecticut at noon by Justice Burns. The ceremony was witnessed by Faversham's secretary and Mrs Opp, mother of the bride. The couple left for New York aboard a train, after a quiet ceremony and a public engagement announcement the previous day.
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Opp
Justice of the Peace
Commercial Tribune
New York
William, Favesham
Julie Opp
Greenwich
Conn
Justice of the Peace Burns
Faversham
Mr. Faversham
Mice and Men by Charles Frohman a New American Play
The first American production of Mice and Men starring Annie Russell opened at the New National Theater in Washington. Madeline Lucette Ryley wrote the play, a romantic tale set in the eighteenth century with strong acting, notable support from Orrin Johnson and John Mason, and praise for Miss Russell including curtain calls.
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Washington
Charles Frohman
Annie Russell
New National Theater
Miss Russell
Madeline Lucette Ryley
Orrin Johnson
John Mason
G. H. Gilbert
Burns
Mice and Men
Richard Harding Davis Debuts in His Own Play
In Elmira New York on December 29 the Taming of Helen opened with many male actors in street clothes due to missing trunks with costumes. Author Richard Harding Davis took the role of the French Ambassador because he owned one dress suit, and he received a hearty ovation when recognized.
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Commercial Tribune
Elmira
N. Y
Henry Miller
Helen
Richard Harding Davis
Mascagni's Manager Sued for Missing Engagements
In Chicago on December 29 a suit was filed in the Circuit Court by Chamberlain Harrington Kindt for 2000 dollars against Richard Heard doing business as the Mascagni Opera Company. The action alleges breach of contract to present the Mascagni Opera Company in Burlington Muscatine Davenport Keokuk Iowa and Peoria Rock Island Illinois where performances were billed but not held due to the composer’s illness.
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Chicago
Richard Heard
Pietro Mascagni
F. W. Chamberlain
Samuel Harrington
Charles Kindt
Chamberlain, Harrington & Kindt
Assumpsit
Heard
Mascagni Opera Company
Chamberlain
A Stab in the Back
Elsie DeWolfe denounces reports of The Way of the World closing in Toledo as a cowardly backstabbing move. She says the tour ended December 2 and any further performances were against her wishes.
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Elsie’DeWolfe
Commercial Tribune
New York
Elsie DeWolfe
East Seventeenth Street
Toledo
Kersten Baio
DeWolfe Tour Extended Through December 27 Says Frohman
In a Broadway era note Charles Frohman tells Miss De Wolfe her tour extends and the actress should stay out longer as reports from audiences are strong. He praises her growing reputation in every major town and notes Chicago shows weaker reception for her final words.
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New York
Fire Tears Through Star Theater in Atlanta
Fire in the Star Theater at 61 Decatur Street causes a general alarm. Flames breach the roof while the block from Decatur to Ivy and Prior to Edgewood is at risk. Kingsbery’s clothing store next door spared. theater saved most contents. Loss estimated around $40,000 uninsured. cause a defective flue.
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Atlanta
Star Theater
Langtry Delivers First U S Performance of The Crossways
Mrs Langtry starred at the Garrick in New York presenting The Crossways by Langtry and J Hartley Manners in its first American showing. Four acts sustained interest as pearls are stolen provoking a separation before reconciliation in the final scene.
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Mrs. Langtry
Garrick
New York
Garrick Theater
Change of Management at Empire Theater in Columbus
In Columbus on December 29 the Empire Theater announced the resignation of manager William Moxon. Howard P. Weisman, previously treasurer, will succeed him with H. W. Bair as assistant manager and Russell Sheeders as assistant treasurer.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus O
Empire Theater Today
William Moxon
Howard P. Weisman
The
Concern
Weisman
H. W. Bair
Russell Sheeders
Weather Summary and Temperature Deficits for December 29, 1902
Rain fell across Alleghany regions and the Atlantic coast with 0.25 inch recorded at Pittsburg. Temperatures across major cities ranged from 10 to 36 degrees, Cincinnati showing 27 to 36. The report lists barometer readings, temperatures, humidity, wind, and precipitation comparisons for the date and prior years.
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Alleghany
Atlantic
Gulf
Pittsburg
Ohio
West
St. Paul
Omaha
Kansas City
Denver
Chicago
New York
Cincinnati
Weather Bureau
Oise
Weather Outlook by State Across Ohio West Virginia Indiana and Kentucky
Government forecast notes a mix of fair conditions and seasonal temperatures. Ohio shows fair weather with northeast portions and fresh west winds. West Virginia stays fair but colder. Indiana is fair with warmer northern areas. Kentucky remains fair on Tuesday and Wednesday with light to variable winds.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Kentucky
Many Charges Brought Against Distiller
George W. Meredith a wealthy East Liverpool Ohio distiller has been bound over to the United States Grand Jury on charges of making false entries rectifying spirits without notice to revenue officers altering inspection marks selling liquor under fraudulent brands shipping under false trade names and failing to destroy marks on empty packages A portion of Merediths plant has been seized pending hearing by internal revenue officers
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Cleveland
George W. Meredith
East Liverpool
United States Grand Jury
United States
Simpson
Internal Revenue Authorities
Meredith
Internal Revenue Officers
Priceless 4-Pound Topaz for Pope Leo XIII
Catholics worldwide prepare to present a nearly priceless topaz weighing four pounds to Pope Leo XIII at his silver jubilee. Carved in Rome, the jewel will bear the Papal arms and Christ breaking bread. Notices will be shown in Roman Catholic churches across the country.
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New York
Leo XIII
Rome
Christ
Alleged Commission Man Absent As Receiver Appointed
Indianapolis detectives seek R. A. Hoffman once running a city commission business. An attorney affidavit declares Hoffman an absconder and J. Lymon Jones is named receiver to take charge of his property. Eastern firms claim several thousand dollars.
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Commercial Tribune
Indianapolis
R. A. Hoffman
Hoffman
J. Lymon Jones
Commencement Arrangements for Cincinnati Hospital Training School
Preparations are complete for the annual commencement at the Cincinnati Hospital Training School for Nurses in the hospital amphitheater on January 14. Dr George A Facker will preside, Dr Joseph Ranschoff will give the address, diplomas will be awarded by Dr P B Conner, medals by Prescott Smith, and Dr A B Isham will deliver the valedictory. Eleven nurses will graduate.
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Cincinnati Hospital
George A. Facker
Joseph Ranschoff
P. 8. Conner
Prescott Smith
Board of Trustees
A. B. Isham
Red Star Line Announces Steamship Details
An incomplete notice from Red Star Line outlines ships Kroonland and Krooniand with partial data on sailing dates and routes. The fragmentary text lacks full details but indicates ships and service context.
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Red Star Line
Kroonland
Salie
Krooniand
River Departures and River Stage Report
Today's river departures list multiple boats from Pomeroy Maysville Chile Madison Louisville and Pittsburg with scheduled times. The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood at 24.8 feet yesterday at 6 p m and was falling by half a foot in the last 24 hours.
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Louisville
Cancin Sale SD Ciry
Petasieas Coe
Foot of Braces
Ohio
Rivers
Cincinnati
River Shipping Notes Inactive Season Amid Repairs And Delays
Flotsam and Jetsam report lay up of the Sunshine for one Memphis trade trip and overhaul at Pt Pleasant. Mardi Gras trip planned for Queen City in February prompts inquiries. Levi J Workum resumes Memphis trade after a week idle. Mate Henry Mose slips on ice and is rescued aboard Hercules Carrell. Nellie Walton J F Klein and volunteers arrive with coal. Mayflower heads to Pittsburg after storage. City of Cincinnati head repairs following cylinder issue. Relief ships coal to Louisville for waypoint delivery.
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Cincinnati, Memphis and
New Orleans Packet Company
Sunshine
Memphis
Pt. Pleasant
Cincinnati and Pittsburg Packet Company
Levi.j. Workum
Heniy Mose
Hercules Carrell
Nellie Walton
J. F
Kiein
Plunteer
Tom Dodsworth
Mariner
Jim Wood
Mayflower
River conditions and port updates across several towns
Special despatches report rivers rising or falling in cities including Greensboro Warren Oil City Morgantown Pittsburg Wheeling Marietta Parkersburg Kanawha Falls Charleston Point Pleasant Huntington with vessels moving up or down and ice and rain affecting navigation. Captain W W ONeil funeral noted. florals from major exchanges and banks reported. Continuous rain and snow impact river traffic and port activity.
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Commercial Tribune
Greensboro
River
Woodward
Columbia
Warren
Oil City
Morgantown
Pittsburg
Alleghany
W. W. O'Neil
Elizabeth
Versailles
Wheeling
Marietta
Queen City
Parkersburg
Charleston
PT. Pleasant
Tom Reese
John Moren
Huntington
Liverpool
W. H. Flint
Sam Brown
Keystone State
Cincinnati
Catlettsburg
Ohio River
B. D. Wood
Valiant
James Moren
J. O. Cole
Portsmouth
More Arrests Planned in Grave Robbery Case
Warrants for the arrest of Hamilton County residents on grave robbery charges were issued to Sheriff Bray. Informants include Rufus Cantrell, under Indianapolis indictment. Beaver Cemetery yielded bodies of Ralph Brecken Walter Manship Ida West and two other women, with links to Hampton West. Other robbed cemeteries include Eagletown Fisher's Station Carmel White Chapel Boxley town Sheridan Atlanta Arcadia.
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Noblesville
Ind
Hamilton County
Bray
Rufus Cantrell
Indianapolis
Beaver
Ralph Brecken
Walter Manship
Ida West
Miss West
Hampton West
Eagletown
Fisher's Station
Carmel
White ,Chapel
Boxleytown
Sheridan
Atlanta
Arcadia
Wanted Miscellaneous Cash Paid for Household Goods
Highest cash paid for all kinds of household furniture carpets and similar items. Send details to Spot Cash and Co Lock Box 423 Cincinnati Ohio. Quastf.
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Spot Cash & CO
Cincinnati
O. Quastf
Help Wanted Men for Barber Trade and Store Work
Help wanted notices for male applicants seeking barber trade training with travel to major cities, office work, typewriter operation, and manufacturing roles. Offers include transportation, wages, board, and brief training periods. Local addresses and contact details provided for Moler Col Representative, Doobs, and Levering.
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Chicago
St. Louis
New Orléans
Lesro
Ochapener
Doobs
W. Rd St. Boy
T. i. Bar. Mnterson & Son
Portsmouth
Chance
Cincinnati Process G. CO
Butler
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