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Newspaper

Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1908

Page

7

Julia Marlowe at Lyric with Mrs Leslie Carter stars

Julia Marlowe opens at the Lyric Theater with Gloria and When Knighthood Was in Flower on consecutive nights. Tickets sell fast and delegates buy out seats for one show. Romeo and Juliet runs Saturday with Marlowe as Juliet, backed by Lewis and Whittlesey in a Shubert management company.

Julia Marlowe Lyric Theater Gloria James Fagan Miss Marlowe Shrew American Canning Company Romeo and Juliet Juliet Messrs. Shubert Frederic Lewis White Whittlesey

Disappointed Skaters in The Parisian Model

Moa and Goodrick the knock about roller skaters fret over a railing flaw in Anna Held's The Parisian Model limiting Goodrick from diving into the orchestra pit. The skating scene is a major talking point of the week in theaters.

Moa Goodrick Anna Held

Caricatured Americans in Parisian Model on Grand Stage

A Parisian Model at the Grand features a second act with caricatured wealthy Americans led by J Pierpont Morgan and John D. Rockefeller. The studio scene shows Lloyd Carnegie, Harriman, Gates and Lipton with props like a miniature library and a yacht. The silent humor and visual gags elicit strong audience laughter as Miss Held’s company closes a large season audience.

Cincinnati Grand Miss Held Paris J. Pierpont Morgan Thomas W. Lipton Andrew Carnegie Charles M. Schwab John D. Rockefeller Jauncey M. Depew John W. Gates Carnegie Gates Harriman Stuyvesant Rockefeller Lipton John D

The Zoo Versus Chester Park Conversation

Tuesday morning the Zoo telephone rang. Manager Stephan was connected as Colonel Ike Martin from Chester Park spoke with weighty dignity. The caller pressed for details about Chester Park, which Sol misremembered as a health resort.

Zoo Chester Park Stephan Ike Martin Sol

Steady Nerves Ries Mae Digestive Health Note

Advice on maintaining steady nerves by strengthening digestion. Emphasizes stomach health as foundation for mental effort and work with hands or brain. Concludes with guidance to keep digestion sound and robust.

Dobbin the Mascot and the Zoo Mix Up a Feeding Incident

Colonel Martin worries after a telephone prank at Martin Park about feeding Dobbin the horse to eagles and condors. Manager Stephan misinterprets the order and Dobbin nearly vanishes, but a return to grass saves the petitioned mascot from death.

Sol Dobbin Stephan Ike Martin Chester Park Lake Colonel Martin

Not Yet But Soon returns to Walnut with a star cast

Hap Ward leads the musical comedy Not Yet But Soon at the Walnut next week. A company of fifty includes Lucy Daly Fred Wyckoff Robert Evans Abe Friedland Richard Barry Lew Kelly Harry Parent Ed Gilmore Caroline Hooker Mae Kilcoyne and Leslie Lyle. Hap Ward plays Bill Nerve and the chorus is said to be well trained and gorgeously costumed.

Hap Ward E. DL. Stair Lucy Daly Fred Wyckoff Robert Evans Abe Friedland Richard Barry Lew Kelly Harry Parent Ed Gilmore Caroline Hooker Mae Kilcoyne Leslie Lyle Bill Nerve Nut Bill

Sousa Matinee At Music Hall Attracts High School Pupils

Students from local high schools plan to attend the Sousa matinee at Music Hall on February 13. They will complete extra school work to enjoy Thursday afternoon concerts. The program aims to appeal to both trained musicians and general listeners, showcasing Sousa’s blend of artistic merit and popular march music. Sousa’s goal is educational, raising musical taste among the masses.

John Philip Sousa Sousa

The money panic reshapes theater as strength prevails

Frank J. Wilstach of New York notes that logbooks show top stars drawing better than last year while lesser acts drift off the road. He compares the market to a circus, saying towns tire after two circuses and overbooking hurts all shows.

Frank J. Wilstach New York Httie Wilstach Leslie Carter Mr. Wilstach

Carter Engagement Tickets Go On Sale At Grand Opera House

Seats and boxes for Mrs. Leslie Carter in Du Barry at the Grand Opera House go on sale this morning. Mail orders have accumulated since the announcement of her return in this city. Personal applicants receive first choice, with mail orders served at the first break in line.

Leslie Carter du Barry Grand Opera House

Miss Dupree and the Sling That Won Cars Seats

In a Lyric dressing room Miss Dupree keeps a white bandage labeled my life preserver. She says a broken wrist from last summer led to sympathy on streetcars, where a bandaged arm earned her seats, a ruse she calls fair to protect herself and others.

Miss Dupree the Lyric

American and English theater manners clash in actress remarks

Esther Lyon of the Lyric Theater and Minnie Dupree discuss how American audiences remain more orderly than London crowds. Lyon says English customs contradict themselves as patrons boo in theaters yet restrain voice in public, while London manners and whispered chatter disrupt performances.

Esther Lyon Minnie Dupree Lyric Theater America London Miss Lyon

Unruly London Crowds Criticized in Harsh Portrait

A clipped反account laments hurried crowds in London who shove past others including women and escorts. The speaker claims Americans exhibit better manners and mocks London fashionably indifferent behavior. The passage contrasts national character with brisk impatience in public spaces.

Strolling Players to Bring Lavish Burlesque to People's Theater

The Strolling Players will present a strong burlesque company at People’s Theater next week led by popular comedienne Toma Hanlon. Acts feature Andy Rice Madge Hughes Tom Berry Violet Hart and the Dolly Sisters with vaudeville artists Abbie Walker Nat Wixon Al Thorson and Church City Four in a two act musical comedy The Belle of Avenue A set in a Calcutta style metropolis with lavish scenery and travelogues on the East Coast of South America and the West Indies and a naval voyage following Admiral Evans. The program promises ornate color pictures and prominent acts making it a premier attraction in the city.

People’s Theater Comedienne Toma Hanlon Andy Rice Madge Hughes Tom Berry Violet Hart Bert Eaton Abbie Walker Nat Wixon Dolly Sisters al Thorson Church City Four Avenue A Tompkins Square Calcutta South America West Indies Mr. Roberson Admiral Evans Uncle Sam Queen City

A Wife's Secret to Play at Lyceum Theater Next Week

Spencer and Aborn present the emotional drama A Wife's Secret at the Lyceum Theater. The story follows a young bride battling doubt under a suspicious husband and relentless enemies with pathos, humor, and tense scenes. A melodramatic cast including a clever child actress is slated to star.

Spencer and Aborn Lyceum Theater

Dublin Dan at Heuck Opera House Starring Barney Gilmore

Barney Gilmore brings his matinee idol appeal to Heuck Opera House in a new play Dublin Dan where he impersonates an Irish thief taker aiding the U S Secret Service to chase counterfeiters. The plot features a dangerous snare involving a young woman and a mix of romance thrills and comedy. The production is described as stylish with a strong supporting cast and lavish staging.

Barney Gilmore Heuck Opera House Emerald Isle United States Secret Service Department Sherlock Holmes Mr. Gilmore Dublin Dan

Stella Mayhew Leads Columbia Bill With Billie Taylor

Stella Mayhew assisted by Billie Taylor will headline at the Columbia next week. Miss Mayhew is regarded as a leading original singing comedienne and Taylor writes her songs and directs the orchestra. Also on the bill are Henri French impersonator, the Three Leightons, May Ward and Dresden Dolls, Gardner and Revere, Paul Barnes, the Dunedin Troupe and the Voscarys.

Stella Mayhew Billie” Taylor Columbia Miss Mayhew Mr. Taylor Henri French Three Leightons May Ward Dresden Dolls Gardner and Revere Paul Barnes Dunedin Three Voscarys

If I Were King at the Olympic by Forepaugh Stock

Forepaugh Stock Company brings the celebrated poetic drama If I Were King to the Olympic next week. The piece stars Villon in Louis XI era France with romance and vivid scenes, enhanced by elaborate costuming and large ensembles.

Olympic E. H. Sothern Francois Villon Louis XI France

New Majestics to perform week at Standard Theater

Fred Irwin's New Majestics open a weeklong engagement at the Standard Theater starting with a matinee Sunday. The show features two musical extravaganzas Bits and The Kneippe Cure with a large cast including Gus Fay James Wesley Bert Bradley Ed C Rogers Joe Walker and variety acts by Flo Barnes Lillian Franklin Evelyn Walker Gertie de Mill Lillie Ardell Phillips sisters and twenty singing and dancing girls. The Millionaire Tramps Cook and Madison join the program noted for original numbers by Joseph Hollander and a modern, well equipped vaudeville lineup.

Standard Theater Fred Irwin New Majestics Gus Fay James Wesley Bert Bradley Ed C. Rogers Joe Walker Comediennes Flo Barnes Lillian Franklin Evelyn Walker Gertie de Mill Lillie Ardell Phillips Sisters Joseph Hollander Standard Cook Madison

Roberson to Present India Travelogue at Lyric Theater

On Sunday afternoon and night February 2 the Lyric Theater stages will host Frank R. Roberson presenting India travelogues. The globe trotter, recent months in the Punjab and Madras, will show noted sites and vivid scenes illustrating the rich and poor in the vast British realm.

India South America Lyric Theater Frank R. Roberson Roberson

Amusement Notes Highlight Trixie Friganza on Columbia Stage

Trixie Friganza charms Columbia audiences with references to Cincinnati landmarks Mill street Sixth Street Hill and the riverfront during songs and monologues. She receives a floral bouquet at the matinee and a gift from Edna Avg’s family. Billy Thompson returns next with Tom Ince famed Chester Park Opera ties and a notable acting family.

Trixie Friganza Columbia Cincinnati Mill Street River Front Miss Friganza Sixth Street Hill Edna Avg Billy” Thompson Tom Ince Ince Chester Park Opera Company

Transvaal Mines Press for Cash at Special Meeting

At a Grand Hotel gathering Transvaal Copper Company officials warned stockholders that insufficient subscriptions threaten disposal of the properties. President Louis Hauck and Percy Andreae noted about 800 owners refused aid while a $5,000 goal only $3,000 was raised. General Manager Beauchamp cited $750,000 in copper and silver sales last year to cover expenses. another meeting will be held.

Transvaal Copper Company Grand Hotel Louis Hauck Percy Andreae Andreae Nickels’ Copper Company Andrae H. C. Beauchamp Sonora Mexico

Banquet Marks 40th Anniversary of Italian Union

Over two hundred Italian American citizens gathered at the Odd Fellows Temple to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Italian Union and Brotherhood Society. Toastmaster J S Brizzolara introduced Joseph Brichetto who spoke on Cincinnati Years Ago. Speakers included C Ginocchio Italian Consul and President L D Arata J S Fugazzi and J J Castellini. Miss Lillie Arata sang. Arrangements were led by Bert D Gatto Joseph Podesta J S Brizzolara C Ginocchio C B Fugazzi J J Castellini Louis Frixione.

Odd Fellows’ Temple Italian Union and Brotherhood Society J. S. Brizzolara Joseph Brichetto Cincinnati C. Ginocchio L. D. Arata J. S. Fugazzi J. J. Castellini Lillie Arata Bert D. Gatto Joseph Podesta

May Come to Cincinnati for Canal Improvement Tour

A Cincinnati business group led by A J Conroy Frank H Shaffer Otto Armleder Robert Reynolds and George W Drach plans a trip by Public Works Committees of the Senate and House to Cincinnati to study canal conditions within the city and discuss improvements as part of beautifying waterways and bridges along the canal, a State property.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Cincinnati A. J. Conroy Frank H. Shaffer Business Men’s Club Otto Armleder Cincinnati Improvement Association Robert Reynolds Central City Improvement Association George W. Drach Chapter of Architects Public Works Committees Senate House Assembly Queen City

Rabbi Hirsch Speaks at Hebrew Union College Installation

Rabbi Emil Hirsch of Chicago delivered the principal address at the installation of David Neumark as professor of philosophy at Hebrew Union College. He attributed his reputation largely to newspaper friends.

Emil Hirsch Chicago David Neumark Hebrew Union College Hisch

Group photograph of Cincinnati police sergeants featured

A group photograph of the Cincinnati Police Force sergeants will appear in the Illustrated Magazine published with the Sunday Commercial Tribune. The issue will be free with the newspaper and promises many stories and pictures to please the Sunday afternoon reader.

Illustrated Cin Cinnati Police Force Handsome Mercial Tribune

Release of Harry Kohn in late fire case unfolds

Harry Kohn of 583 Carlisle avenue was freed by Judge Giffen after habeas corpus hearings on accusations tied to a firebug plot. The probe spans multiple fires with State Fire Marshal witnesses and warrants anticipated for at least six arrests as the case proceeds to the Circuit Court. Nathan Berman was convicted in Cleveland of arson connected to fires in this city, with officers linking him to incidents in New York Chicago and St. Louis.

Harry Kohn Carlisle Avenue Ambrose Sweeney Giffen Creamer Andrews Pearl Eggleston Third Street O. R. Murray Max Levison East Second Street Murray Gest Pine Streets Max Levi Cleveland Nathan Berman Armory Avenue Cutter Street Grand Jury New York Chicago St. Louis

City Hall appoints new regular patrolmen

Mayor Markbreit announced the appointment of numerous patrolmen to the Police Department. The list includes John Heidenreich 847 Betts street Robert A Theiring 3825 Colerain avenue Edward A Schuette 271 Calhoun street and others with addresses across the city.

Markbreit John Heidenreich Betts Street Robert A. Theiring Colerain Avenue Edward A. Schuette Calhoun Street Joseph McSorley West Fourth Street George Foegile West Ninth Street William Streetbeek Elizabeth Street George A. Sand Sycamore Boal Streets Charles H.ern Elliott D. Reynolds Neff Avenue Eugene T. Weatherly Bell Avenue Harry A. Willen Race Street William H. Deiters Sycamore Street Charles A. Jacobs Florida Avenue Herman B. Reichmann Vine Street Fred D. Seebohm Williamson Place Harry Beckroege Warsaw McPherson Avenues Joseph Schneider Fourteenth Street Central Avenue Montie Loewenstine Liberty Street Charles BE. Hines Sixth Street Paul A. Less Woodburn Avenue Charles G. Hess Odeon Street Charles E. West Edward Ottopal Pleasant Street

Building Inspector's Office to Present Gold Badge in Brighton

Employees will present to chief George Kuhlmann a gold badge of office at the Brighton Hotel. A banquet will follow the presentation.

George Kuhlmann Brighton

Paroled Workhouse Prisoners and Mounted Patrol Pay Change

The Board of Pardons freed Mrs Tinny Reed Tillie Roach Stephen Honze Charles Whitta ker Paul Middesdorf and Henry Burns from the Workhouse. Councilman Moyers will introduce a supplemental ordinance to raise mounted patrol pay by six dollars a month for sergeants and corporals, aligning them with the mounted division.

Board of Pardons Tinny Reed Tillie Roach Stephen Honze Charles Whittaker Paul Middesdorf Henry Burns Moyer Cit Moyers

City Park Foremen Ordered Bond by Public Service Board

City Solicitor Ballard told the Board of Public Service that all park foremen should be bonded. The board then ordered Park Superintendent Rodgers to place each foreman under $1,000 bond.

Ballard Board of Public Service Rodgers

City Solicitor Asked to Draft Park Property Sale Ordinance

The Board of Public Service instructed City Solicitor Ballard to prepare an ordinance for selling brick and frame houses and buildings on park property the city bought, including the Hubbard tract Inwood Park and Burnet Woods extension.

Ballard Board of Public Service Hubbard Tract Inwood Park Burnet Woods

Police chief seeks city hall space for department

Chief Millikin asked the Board of Public Service for two large rooms on the second floor of City Hall near Central avenue, now used by the Water Works Commission. He said additional room for the police was absolutely necessary and the matter was referred to President Laidlaw.

Millikin Police Board of Public Service City Hall Central Avenue Water Works Commission Laidlaw

Two Men Held in Northern Ohio Express Office Robbery

In Mansfield Ohio two masked men attacked Adams Express agent William Depew at Union Station and escaped with 3000 in cash while 40000 in gold lay nearby. Investigations led to arrests of John McCue and Joseph Steer with McGinty implicated. police pursued leads and bloodhounds tracked suspects.

Commercial Tribune Mansfield Adams Express Company Union Station William Depew Depew George McGinty McGinty Express Fitzgerald Pennsylvania Railroad Force

Robbers Blow Open Safe in Newark Panhandle Office

A gang attacked the Panhandle Freight Office in Newark Ohio on January 29 at 3 10 am. They blew the outer safe doors into the room and ruined the office interior before fleeing with a large sum reportedly in the strong box. The explosion stopped the station clock at the moment of the attempt.

Commercial Tribune Newark, CO Panhandle

T. W. Connelly Dies at 70 in Manchester

T W Connelly a veteran of the Seventieth Regiment and former Manchester mayor died at his home at 4 am. He served as a municipal officer for 25 years, worked on the State Commander staff of the G A R for a decade, and was Adjutant of the Union Veterans' Union. Funeral by George Collings Post No 432 G A H.

Commercial Tribune Manchest , Co T W. Connelly Seventieth Regiment Manchester Union Veterans’ Union George Collings Post

Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills Offer Fast Relief

testimonial from Mrs James Blaurn of Rochester New York praising Dr Miles Anti Pain Pills for quick headache relief with no stomach upset and no after effects. user recounts a neighbor’s recommendation and family purchases as a great find. pills sold by merchants with guarantee. Miles Medical Co. Elkhart Indiana.

Miles Red James Blaurn Rochester Ur Fuss Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

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