Madame Butterfly at English Opera Company Opens Summer Run
The English Opera company presents Madame Butterfly at Ches tem parks New acts debut with Miss Louie Collier and Miss Norwood sharing Butterly roles alongside a strong Cincinnati cast. The company promises a rare summer stock performance and says Max Faetkenheuer holds sole American rights to produce the opera in the U.S. The June schedule includes a fireworks night and Epworth League events at the garden.
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Smith”& Nixon
Ches[tem
Block Sharp
Srrives
Mpmcinnatl
Cincinnati
Adelaide
Norwood
Chester
Louie
Collier
Miss Norwood
Butterfly
Myrtle Thornburg
Ilmas
Cranston
Baylor
Arthur Deane
Thomas J. Conkey
Gustave Ronfort
Mmé@ Butterfly
Muraie
Max Faetkenheuer
America
Mmé. Butterfly
WAL
Casino Company Announces New Vaudeville Program
The Casino plans a forthcoming program with acts including The Four Venetian Street Musicians, Miss Helen Linder the Lilliputian, Riley and Ahren in clog and wooden shoe dancing, Bills Burge in illustrated songs, plus three new motion pictures to heighten patron interest.
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Reed
Helen Linder
No More Season Books Announced by Ester Park Manager
Manager Martin announces that no further season books will be issued under any circumstances as the Ester Park edition has been exhausted. The decision ends sales for the current period and affects readers awaiting the next renewal.
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Ester Park
Martin
Chester Vaudeville Bill Promises Variety and Daring Acts
Next week Chester's free vaudeville program will feature Rinaldo the wandering violinist headlining after his Chicago run. Harvey and Lee Hebrew parody act promises novelty, The Stellar Trio of the Seven Silver Circles Eight thrilling novelty, Johnnie Le Clair the polite juggler, plus an Indian village expansion. Manager Mumm plans broader acts and more games and seaside attractions drawing crowds daily for swimming and beach fun.
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Cheater
Chester
Rinaldo
William Morris
Chicago
Harvey and Lee
DeMonicos
Silver Circles
Johnnie le Clair
Mumm
Arge
Winnebagos
Lagoon Opens With New Attractions for Summer
Lagoon’s opening marks the last major resort ready for the summer season. Sunday, June 6 begins a lineup featuring the Wanderer gas balloon, Mobile Scenic Railway, Theater Unique with marionettes, a Roulette Wheel device, and the Broadway Musical Comedy from Nat Goodwin’s troupe. Matinees and evenings run daily with special car service and free admission for kids until 6 PM Sundays and holidays.
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Eec.sn
Weaver
Nat Goodwin
Iger Weaver
Good Comedy Bill at Robinson Theatre
A new comedy bill at the New Robinson features HL the Woods Kilduff and company with a sketch The Hit Rife. Other acts include Foey Guy and company in an arousing Far act Pepper twirls Car Verde in refined musical numbers and Albert Ertaz with selected songs. Three films of merit will be shown as part of the programme.
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Robinson
HL the Woods
Kilduff and Company
Foey Guy and Company
Car Verde
Albert Ertaz
Motion Pictures of Merit
Parons of Coney Pencis Week at New Theater
Patrons flock to the New Theater this week to enjoy a vaudeville bill headlined by Ogine and a popular rendition by Lewis and Hart of classic songs. The dripping resin and crowded club car area reflect strong audience interest as locals sing along to Take Back to Oleiman Island and related tunes.
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Iney
Coney Pencis
Lewis ‘and Hart
Pra
Oleimak Island
Batrons
River Rides Promotion Spurs Cincinnati Tourism T: Island firm pushes riverfront sights to attract visitors to city
Commodore Brooks and A. F. Mais have quietly endorsed promoting Cincinnati as a scenic hub. They highlight Coney Island, the electric-lit skyline, Eden Park tower, and the view from Coney boats to entice daily trade for the city and its Kentucky sister towns.
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Cincinnati
Island Company
Coney
Commodore Brooks
A. F. Mais
Eden Parks
London star singers and actors shine in Convent recital
June Peay performs both singing and acting while Leo Slezak, Vienna opera tenor, earned praise for Othello at Convent tonight. Critics hail him as a worthy successor to Tamagno with a resonant voice. Mme. ha ne Cecil Bawarges, a Canadian, also gave a strong turn.
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London
June Peay
Leo Slezak
Vienna Opera
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Rey Skah
Tgmagno
Mme. Ha
Cecil Bawarges
Mona
Sane
Refuse To Pay Booking Fees Causes Theater Manager Move
A Western Theater Managers association committee led by president les Kindt left Chicago for New York to tell Abraham Erlanger they will refuse booking fees for the independent movement. They claim the move will reduce unemployment for actors and create work for musicians and stage hands while benefiting writers and theater personnel nationwide.
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Chicago
Western Theater Managers’ Association
Les Kindt
New York
Abraham Erlanger
Arca
J. J. Schubert
Independents
Dome
Jenitore
Galda Shubert
Ohio Visitor Robbed Near Hatters Alley
Audlin Seoith a 22 Cemetery Street Athens resident was found robbed and dazed in Hatters Alley near Finn Street around 7 40 PM. He could not recall details and had been seen leaving Jaffer's saloon with two colored men. Police recovered $20 and a $150 diamond pin. Detectives arrested John Reden, a colored man, on suspicion.
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Audlin
Seoith
Cemetery Street
Athens O
Hatters Alley
Finn Street
Smith
Jaffer
Longworth
Bim
Reed
Hall
John Reden
John
Neighborhood Stir Over Kidnapping Rumor
A Broadway and Second Street neighborhood joined in alarm after a boy claimed Lap Braden Jr was abducted near 4 80 p m. The boy alleged a Dugey BAA drove Leo away from Fourth and Broadway after candy, but later he was found safe in a neighbor’s yard. An investigation found no kidnapping.
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Broadway
Second Street
Lap Braden
Irving
Dugey
Leo
Fourth
Abeckut
Explosion Wrecks Box Pole as Workmen Break Rock
Workmen digging a sewer on Fairview Avenue near Southern Avenue triggered an explosion that knocked a fire box from its pole. An alarm was raised, and police traced the blast to the unsecured rock removal. Residents later learned the disturbance was unnecessary.
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Faiyview Avennue
Southern Avenué
Funeral directors debate advertising roles and state plans
Disjointed notes describe a wartime era meeting where funeral directors and speakers discuss advertising by manufacturers, the scope of general versus local advertising, and the potential impact on funeral trades. Dr Watkins addresses department redistricting and Dean Townley outlines distinctions between advertising types and issues raised by critics.
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Bamond A. Townley
Frank ‘Co
SNA Eeevertisers
York
Presckent
Townley
Nile
Cron Tire
Claas
Pome
Funeral Direct
Hine
Petalier
Tate
Governor to attend Spanish War Veterans encampment in Newport
Committees of the Spanish War Veterans plan the state encampment in Newport on July 3. Lieutenant Governor and Governor to attend with their staff. Several officials expect to join the opening sessions and review the parade. Local and state leaders from Ohio and Indiana are expected to participate, making it a major Newport event.
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Newport
Oog
Warner Willson
Gbhx
Russell Ag
Meg Harrison
Ohio
Indiana
Berry Simpson Released on Bond After Stearns Riot Arrest
Berry Simpson, jailed in Newport on murder charges related to the Stearns miners riot on Christmas Day, was released yesterday on bond after surrendering to authorities. Harvey and Teas Simpson, his sons, witnessed the release from the jail.
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Berry ‘Simpson
Newport
U. S
Marahat Mullen
Stearns
Big Sons
Harvey
Teas
Alder
Graves Decorated at Grove Cemetery for Memorial Exercises
Local observers note that graves at Grove Cemetery will be decorated with appropriate exercises. The event honors veterans with speeches by Prof. Bristow Major Withers and Reverend Ake, among others.
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Ake
R. Savage
Prof
Bristow
Major . Withers
Teaune
Winstot
Sherman End
Wing Grove
Cemstery
Covington News Notes Touches on Local Affairs
A Covington society meeting reviews the turn test in Cincinnati. The will of Jennie Davison allocates cash and shares among six beneficiaries with executor George H. Davison. Amendments to Hignite Coal Mining capital to 180000 are filed. A widow receives a stip. Various local items include a lodge event honoring John Obndt and school board activities noting no staff changes. Willem Riechin attends National Brewers meeting in Atlantic City. A peddler case involves William McDonald and wife, with threats alleged.
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Covington Society
Rand
Cincinnati
Jennie Davinon
Sinter
George Davison
Katherine Davison
Laura
D. Mary D. Herman
Margaret Deviin
Execuion Trust
Pala
Ftershpr
George H. Davinon
Hignite Coal Mining Company
Anton Wlach
Covingtton Lodge of Diks
Boigexcooms
John Obndt
Loulevite Lodge
Covington
Stephens
Janae Rosenbaurh
Rosenbaum
McDonald
Sutton Wins World Champion Title in Billiards at Madison Square
George Sutton captured the world billiards championship in New York at Madison Square Garden with an 18.1 finish. He defeated George Sleeson in a lengthy match described as tedious and evenly contested. Slosson struggled, while Sutton displayed peak form, making a notable run of seventy and sustaining scores late in the contest.
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New York
George Sutton
George Sleeson
Madison Square
Anning Slosson
Sutton
Slosson
Pittsburg Game in Brooklyn Protest Ends in Win
A Pittsburgh basketball game in Brooklyn concluded with a victory for Pittsburgh after a protest disrupted the event. Details remain unclear due to damaged text but the final outcome favored the Pittsburgh team.
Covington Real Estate Brief in City Area
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a property on Thirteen Street with references to a sale or transfer and south side location. No clear dates, names, or full details emerge from the legible text. Further readable material needed for a fuller, factual summary.
Gas Service Interruption Planned in Covington Friday
The Natural Gas Pipe Line and Artificial Gas Lines in Covington will be shut off from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday June 4. UNION LIGHT HEAT POWER COMPANY requests residents to plan accordingly.
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City of
Covington
Ofelook
Eclegk
Gonsur
Union Light, Heat, & Powen Company
Court actions and property sale ordered in local circuit cases
The circuit court heard cases including a property tax sale notice tied to Wheeler and Pleasant streets and a sale of property in the Walker Halter area. Judge Harbeson handled the Rawe versus Turnpike case about $000 damages for flood damage to a melon patch. Public notices mention a Sears street matter and an asylum transfer order.
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Tatonica
Bhmne
Wheeler
Pleasant Ervests
H.C. Thaissen
Columbia
Aadey
Agnes McMillan
Bia Meion
Japanese Ruler Visit Noted During Washington Event
Surrounded by top officials and naval officers, Japanese ruler and party observed the United States Naval Academy class of 1906 event in Washington. President Taft attended as guest, with prominent members of government and society witnessing the reception.
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Washington
United States Naval Academy
United States
Orly
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