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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1908

Page

7

Sins of Society stage prep and Chicago trip details

The article notes Mr. Marsden will stay until Sunday then travel to Chicago to prep for The Sins of Society a Klaw and Erlanger hopeful production. Marsden oversees a 100 strong Grand cast converting scenes fast with complex stage mechanics amid Western setting action. Ida Bi will present at the Byceum next week in A Regiment focusing on romance and frontier valor with a large company and noted scenic realism.

gMr Far West Marsden Blaney Ida Will Walter Wilsém Byceum Wilson

Nazimova Hedda at Lyric Stirs Mixed Reactions

The Lyric stage last night presented Hedda Gabler starring Nazimova with a stark contrast to the Nora drama A Doll’s House opening night. Critics praised Nazimova’s distinctive grasp yet found the performance lacking in empathy for the title figures while commending supporting players and staging as among the season’s best on local boards.

A Gabler Nasiby Lyric Theater Hedda Pld General Gabler Nora Mme. Nasimova Herdiké Rose Hedda Nazimova Hilberg Lovborg Lovberg Brandon John Mason Mra. Fiske Mitchell George Tesman Percy Under Mise Florence Ler Jacques Martin Julia Tesman

Strongheart brings vivid college football drama to Stroagh stage

The Pirediugh company presents a scene from Strongheart a college play set in Columbia College football dressing room on game day. The story centers on a personal grudge that sidelines Indian, with rugged athletes under trainer care and a strong cast in an American play famed for its vividness and dramatic conflicts.

Stroagh Pirediugh Company Pic Columbia College Geen Len Menas Edeson

Cohan Promotes Royal Family Tour of The Yankee Prince

George M. Cohan announces his musical The Yankee Prince with Kay Royal and the Royal Family to appear at the Grand Opera House next week. The production features an augmented orchestra, a large company, and a lavish scenic and electrical setup. Principal cast includes Jerry J. Cohan Helen F. Tom Lewis William Leyle and Dordray Jordan with matinees on Saturday.

George M. Cohan Cohan Grand Meral House Mr. Cohan Vic Betees Jerry J Josephine Cohan Pan Fame Tom Lewis George Im Jerry J. Gohan Helen William Leyle Dordray Jordan

Change of Plans at Grand Opera House

A telegram from Manager Harris of Cohan and Harris dated yesterday announced a change of plan for The Counsel for the Defense. The drama will skip the matinee at the Grand next week and instead be staged in Columbus before moving to New York City.

Grand Harris Cohan and Harris Grand Opera House Columbus New York City

Travel talks at Lyric theater next Sunday

Two afternoon and evening lectures are planned at the Lyric theater. Prof. Preston W. Search will illustrate “The World's Greatest Pictures” with colored reproductions. Dean J. S. Harry of the University of Cincinnati offers “Sicily and the Isles of Greece,” featuring photos of the earthquake and tidal wave affected areas.

Lyric Theater Preston W. Search J. 5 Harry University of Cincinnati Sicily Greece Herry

Bride-to-be Lottie Lewis to quit stage for Bath Beach home

Misa Lottie Lewis, teen daughter of Andy Lewis of Mardi Gras Beauties, plans marriage to Morris Kornblum an art glass dealer in New York. She will abandon acting soon and settle in a cottage at Bath Beach Long Island, ending her stage career. The match links to the Chip family with Sam Chip Sie as a brother of the groom.

Andy Lewis Misa Lottie Lewis Miss Lewis Mary Marble

The Kentucky Belles at the People's Theatre

The Kentucky Belles will perform next week in the two act musical comedy The Hoodlums Holiday at the People's theatre. Jim Diamond leads the company with a chorus of dancers vocalists and specialty acts by O Malley Golden J Grant Gibson Adele Rainey the Melrose brothers and others.

Kentucky Belles People’s Theater Jim’ Diamond O'Malley and Golden J. Grant Gibson Adéle Rainey Mélrose Brothers Jim Diamond Dave and Percie Martin Chooceet

The El Rey Sisters At New Music Hall Engagement

The El Rey sisters juvenile skating duo aged 13 and 10 bring a famed act from Anna Held's troupe to the New Music Hall. They gained notice in The Parisian Model and will perform daily afternoon and evening shows starting Monday, continuing through the week.

el Rey Anna Held Akating Rink Miss Héld el Reys New Music Hall

Hite and Donlin Lead Columbia Show With Stealing Home Sketch

Mabel Hite and Mike Donlin headline at Columbia next week performing the sketch Stealing Home with Donlin in uniform and Hite in quaint makeups. Also on the bill are Cheridah Simpson prima donna, Seven Yuilians acrobats, Midgley and Carlisle rural sketch After School, ventriloquist O Duncan, La Vine Cimaron trio, Nell Lockwood Hazel Bryson vocalists Pollard the comic juggler and moving pictures.

Mabel Hite Mike Donlin Columbia Donlin Miss Hite Cheridah Simpson the Red Feather Yuilians

How To Pronounce Kalich The Correct Way

The Lyric theater hosts Mme Kalich in Cora with box office lines for seats. Pronounce Kalich as Kal-ich with Kal sounding like callow and the final ich like the ish in polish. the first syllable carries slight emphasis. a single matinee is scheduled for Saturday.

Cora Kalich Kal

Boy Detective at Heucks Theater Delights Local Crowd

A feature on Johnnie Hoey in Charles Blaney's The Boy Detective at Heuck's theater. Hoey recalls stage life and funny hotel room anecdotes from a Detroit booking, including a Knights Templars roundup and a topsy turvy hotel stay with a cage and elevator on the top floor.

Johnnie Hoey Charles ‘Eb. Blaney Heuck's Detroit Russell House Knights Templars

Texas Extravaganza at Walnut Theatre Next Week

A Walnut production titled Texas showcases a western cast as they stage a dramatic tale on a plains setting. The facility plans an audience driven by frontier hardship and local authenticity.

Kalich famed actress tours stages in multiple tongues

The article traces Mme Kalich's career from Budapest and Bucharest to New York, highlighting leading roles in Jewish Biblical repertoire, operas, and Shakespeare. It notes her English debut in 1905 at the American Theater and her subsequent feat of over two hundred parts across Polish German Romanian Yiddish and English repertoires, with acclaim as a powerful emotional performer.

Sampson Mérous Budapest Bucharest New York Joseph Edelstein Thalia Theater Thalia’ Theater Mme. Kalich Thomaschefsky Finkel Windsor Theater Company Juliet Queen Schiller Amelia Felnman Giamonds Vinzri Bleimeiler Fedora Suderman Desdemona Parthenia Ingomar American Theater Sardou Harrison Grey Fiske Maurice Maeterlinck Zola Theresa’ Raquin

Maxine Elliott Theater Opens With The Chaperone

Maxine Elliott's New York theater opened to the public tonight with the premiere of The Chaperone by Marion Fairfax. The audience included Mrs Antonio DeNavarro, formerly Mary Anderson, soprano Geraldine Farrar, and Mr and Mrs Charles Dana Gibson.

Maxine Elliott New York Maxine’ Elliott R Playhouse Miss Elliott Marion Fairfax Antonio DeNavarro Mary Anderson Geraldine Farrar Charles Dana Gibson

Stalwart Manager Drops Dead Outside Grand Opera House

Atlanta: D. Reineau, stage manager for K Hackett and a noted German actor, collapsed and died late this afternoon in front of the Grand Opera house. Death attributed to apoplexy. He was about six years of age and retired from the stage ten years ago, later working with Mr Hackett.

Atlanta D. Reineau Sta K. Hackett Reineau Hackett

The Round Up At Grand Opera House Draws Large Matinee

Amusement notes say The Round Up at the Grand Opera House yesterday attracted one of the season s largest matinee audiences and the play has become a tremendous popular hit.

Grand Opera House

Eight Men Arrested in Pennock Alley Room Bust

Night Chief Corbin and detectives captured eight men at 647 Pennock alley, after a tip linked George Duffy to the scene. The group, found drinking and playing cards, included Dugan Lewis Curry Ryan Connelly Nolan Brockmann and McLean, all said to be guests or known to authorities. Duffy fled. officers pursued leads on a separate case involving a local cigar shop proprietor.

Pennock Alley Corbin Bell Schaefer Crim Kuhfers Foerster Preston Belt George Duffy Dan Dugan Ben Lewis Thomas J. Curry Plum Street Harrison Ryan West Street Martin Connelly West Third Street Frank Nolan Pennock Street Harry Brockann John’ TcClean Clinton Street Dugan Ou Brockmann Esee Béll and Schacter Mia Bersedia Mitsiga Central Avenue Duffy

Court Keeps custody of Castellane children in France

Paris court denied Count Boni de Castellane’s petition to give custody to his mother the Marquise de Castellane. The three boys remain with Princess de Sagan and cannot leave the continent without permission, with schooling to begin Oct 19 1909 within 100 miles of Paris. The father will have regular access and holidays, and equal rights to visit the school with the mother ongoing.

Paria Count Boni de Castellane Marquise de Castellane Princess de Sagan Anna Gould New York Paris Normandy France de Castellane Prince de Sagan Megistrate de Sagan

Health Board Sets Budgets and Milk Testing Staffing

The health board, led by Mayor John Craig, approved next year’s budget with no increase from the current year and plans to hire another inspector to survey slaughterhouses and milk samples. Health Officer Ranshaw reported 23 dairies inspected last month with one denial, about half found sanitary, and 54 deaths in the period. Bulls for $92.60 were approved, with total health office expenses at $8,075.50 for the year.

Health Board John ‘J Ranshaw W. E. A. Wyman

Roosevelt Hosts National Music Teachers at White House

President Roosevelt received music teachers from colleges and conservatories attending the country's annual convention. Delegates discussed raising standards of musical training in grammar schools and decided to contact every supervising principal with the association's views.

Washington Music Chefs’ National Association Roosevelt White House United States

Permits Fall Off in Covington From 1967 Levels

Building permits issued in Covington this year fall short of 1967 figures, with total values by category: brick 294 550 dollars frame 45 200 remodel brick 14 460 remodel frame 12 190 concrete 2 300. County suits rise with 736 filed in Covington and additional cases in Independence.

Covington W. 8S. Gould Kenton County Independence

Marriage Control Urged at Sociological Meeting

Atlantic City N J December 1930 session of the American Sociological Society heard calls for drastic marriage controls to curb family separation. Speaker James M Hegerty of Ohio University contributed to the afternoon program.

Atlantic City N. J American Sociological Society James M. Hegerty Ohio University

Railroad Passes in Court

The U S Supreme Court will decide if newspapers and magazines may accept railroad transportation as payment for advertising. The Monon route, Chicago Indianapolis and Louisville railway, has brought the case to the court, stating its broad significance merits advancing the hearing.

Washington Supreme Court of the United States Chicago, Indianapolis & Louisville Railway Monon

Coupland Suit Quashed in Baltimore Court

The $20,000 damage suit brought by Dr. Pierce B. Wilson against Rev. Robert S. Coupland, rector of Ascension church, was nol pressed in a Baltimore city court on motion of the defense for lack of a declaration. The case appeared tangled as Dr. Wilson also seeks a divorce from his wife and mentions former Senator George L. Wellington.

Baltimore Pierce B. Wilson Robert S. Coupland Ascension Protestant Episcopal Church Nolle Coupland Wilson Tsa George L. Wellington

Local Option Vote Tests Indiana Law in Pike County

Petersburg Indiana reports the first test of Indiana local option law in the First district. Pike County is to vote tomorrow with expected heavy turnout. Knights of Fidelity and Antisaloon League have sent literature to the countryside as a bitter contest looms.

Petersburg Ind Indiana Pike County Knights of Fidelity Saloon Keepers’organization Antisaloon League

Freighthouses Burned at Tippecanoe City

The Dayton and Troy Electric railway freight house and dispatcher's office in Tippecanoe City were destroyed by fire early this morning. Several carloads of freight were burned. The total loss is estimated around 936,000. All cars on the line and the through service to Toledo were delayed.

Piqua Dayton & Troy Electric Railway Tippecanoe City Toledo

Newport Real Estate Subdivision Details

Fragmentary text details a Highland area real estate deal involving a park subdivision and a company name near Maidenland Lane. References include a 218 address and a Josephine mention, with unclear dates or outcomes.

Highlan Maignland

Newport Marriage Licences Reported

Newport records list marriage licences issued in the coastal town amid ongoing civil ceremonies. Officials note each filing includes names of parties, dates, and consent formalities filed with the county clerk.

Covington Real Estate and Marriage License Notice

Fragmentary OCR notes from Covington listing real estate and a marriage license notice. Key readable items include Covington reference and generic terms for property and license records with unclear dates or names. Further readable detail is insufficient to form a complete item with entities or events.

Prisoner George Otten Dies in Covington Jail

George Otten age 26 of 569 Western avenue died in Covington jail yesterday from heart failure after several days detained on an insanity petition. He refused meals and hurled dishes, and was found dead about an hour later. Coroner W W Tarvin ruled heart failure. Funeral services set for Saturday at St John s Church.

George Otten Western Avenue Covington Otten Bavarian Brewing Company W. W. Tarvin St. John's Church

First Cousins Marry in Covington License Secured

Irvin Knick age 24 of Piqua Ohio and Alice May Knick 22 of Troy Ohio secured a marriage license in Covington after traveling from their native state to wed. They are first cousins and Kentucky permits such unions. After the ceremony the couple left for their new home in Piqua.

Irvin Knick Piqua Alice May Knick Troy Covington Kentucky

Kenton Court Notes and Local Legal Actions

Amanda Fuller sues John Fuller in Kenton circuit court for divorce citing abandonment. Emily Britton granted divorce from Clarington Britton for abandonment and nonsupport. Elisabeth Belser sues City of Covington. judge rules on a prior injury sidewalk case. Kenton Printing Co. files bankruptcy petition in U S court with assets 1888.72 and liabilities 3216.19.

Amanda Fuller John Fuller Kenton B. F. Graziani BE. H.croninger Adams Express Company Cincinnati Augusta Shaw Louis Kurtz City of Covington Louisville & Nashville Railroad Chesapeake & Ohio Shepard Hilsabeth Belser Emily Britton Clarington Britton George Washington John Frazer Kenton Printing Company Unit

Luther brotherhood watch night service at St Mark's

New port notes report the Luther brotherhood of St Mark's church will hold a watch night service in the Sunday school room with 12 o clock devotional services followed by social hour and music by a male quartet an address by Rev J A Chapman of Grace M E church.

Luther Brotherhood St. Mark’s Church J. A. Chapman Grace M. E. Church William Bradley Mike Hogan Newport Overton Street Tribe of Ben-Hur F. L Kochersperger Charles Lieder Lettie B. Keeh H. S. Keener Biouia Towle Aeolian

Detectives arrest pair in Quigley store robbery case

Detectives captured two men in Limaburg after a pursuit on Front Street near Park Avenue. James Maynard and Thomas Adams alias Slimy were jailed on disorderly conduct and resisting an officer charges, with evidence tying them to the Quigley store heist. Covington police later nabbed three men Martin Farrell Albert Farrell and Adams and alleged Adams confessed the robbery and loot moved to Covington.

Quighy & General Store Limaburg Ae Coulty Miami River James Maynard Thomas Sheeran Front Street Park Avenue Monmouth Streets Kearns Brumfiel Quigley ‘Store Schuler Covington Martin Albert Farrell Thomas Adams Slimy West End Adams Quigley Martin Farrell Boone County

Burglary at Quigley & Co. General Store in Limaburg

Covington police were notified yesterday of a burglary at Quigley & Co. general store in Limaburg Boone county Ky Entrance was gained through a rear window A 1908 clothing items were stolen preparations to blow the safe had been made but thieves fled The safe cracks were filled with soap and a hole drilled in the safe The burglary likely occurred early yesterday morning

Quigley & Co Limaburg Boone County Covington

Newport Board of Education to reorganize for year

A meeting is called for Newport's board of education next Monday night to reorganize for the year and induct the newly elected members. The board will shift from all Republican to nine Republicans and one Democrat with Ludwig Rummell W P Dickerson and Dr B G Walton taking seats. Incumbent John G Hermann is discussed as a possible president.

Newport John G. Hermann

Campbell county records show fewer prisoners and crime

Deputy Warden Phythian told Newport authorities that Campbell county has the fewest prisoners sent to the Frankfort penitentiary this year and reports less serious crime than any other Kentucky county. He noted Lt Leahey’s confirmation of improved county crime figures.

Newport Campbell County Frankfort Phythian Tieutenant Leahey Kentucky

Covington Briefs: Open Houses and Local Happenings

The South End Republican club will hold open houses tomorrow from 2 PM to midnight at 59 East Twentieth Street. William O Hearn fined 25 for malicious destruction of property after allegedly throwing a rock through a street car on Christmas night. Sheldon Company articles filed, capital 10000, to engage in whisky business. incorporators Edgar Steinau Jesse Oppenheimer and Harvey Oppenheimer. County Clerk John C Yates filed a 100000 bond with United States Fidelity and Guaranty as surety. Mrs Mary Moran widow of William Moran died yesterday. funeral plans not set. Covington board of equalization to meet Monday, John Beitzer to serve as clerk. Patrick Tracy aged 87 died at 1530 Madison Avenue. formerly grocery man in Cincinnati. Five sons and one daughter survive. son Frank Tracy is county attorney of Covington. Shinkle M E church members to celebrate new department opening featuring library and kitchen. New Year notices include a musicale at noon and evening recitations. refreshments served. Prof Len Well known dancing master, formerly of Oxton, rumored to be entering the area.

South End Republican Club East Twentieth Street William O’hearn O’hearn Sheldon Company Yates Covington Edgar Steinau Jesse Oppenheimer Harvey Oppenheimer John Co. B. Yates United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company Mary Moran William Moran Middendorf John Beitzer John L. Beitzer Patrick Tracy Madison Avenue Cincinnati McFarland Street Cenal Avenue Frank Tracy M. E Len Oxton

Campbell County Court Records Open Will Probate

The will of John M. Thomas is probated in the County Judge Moore court with Mary Baumbach named as executrix without bond. A docket lists Newport court cases to be called for trial next Monday. A petite jury has been impaneled, with issues involving Steve Banjurik and Dayton Suebeams noted.

John M. Thomas Terfay Moore Cote Mary Baumbach Newport Steve Banjurik Dayton Suebeams

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