Chester crowds flock to free vaudeville at Mount Park
Vast attendance marks opening of the Chester season as Joe and Ola Hayden headline a varied program. Haas brothers, Bar and Leandro contortionists, Hughes trio, Les Valadons act, Scherer and N, and Bennington brothers provide diverse entertainment. Next Saturday the Eastern Stars and Jr. O. U. A. M. plan their river park outing.
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Chester
Joe
Ola Hayden
Mies Hayden
Joe Hayden
Old Town
Mr. Hayden
Miss Hayden
Helena Mora
Hayden
Haas Brothers
Bar
Leandro
Hughes
Martin
Mammoth
Les Valadons
Copartnership
Scherer
Bennington Brothers
Coney Island
Violet
Bright Sunday at Coney Island Delights Visitors
A sunny Sunday followed two weeks of rain as crowds flocked to Coney Island. Weather held dry with boats busy and spectators impressed by Herr Granada’s perilous high wire acts aided by Mme Fedora. The open air program focused on music and feats of skill, featuring Woods and Balton trio.
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Coney Island
Granada
Mme. Fedora
Smittie
Smit
Turn of the Woods
Balton
Baby Lions and Kangaroos Highlight Sunday Zoo Visit
The Zoological Garden drew crowds as four lion cubs a baby antelope two baby kangaroos a baby lemur and small kangaroo rats from Kansas delighted visitors. John Weber and his band performed with The Merry Widow suite while Blanche B Mehaffey sang Mia Cara and Ford Weiss played cornet. Next Sunday a large banquet for automobile dealers coincides with Glidden tour preparations and the Zoo entrance test.
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Kansas
John Weber
Blanche B. Mehaffey
Mia Cara
Ford
Rehearsals Begin for Chester Park Opera Season
Twenty member company arrives under Lester Brown stage director in Chester. Principals include Elgie Bowen Nellie Brown Tom Ince Richard Thomas Burton Bert Phoenix. Chorus features a handsome show girls group with many names among arrivals from Chicago. Several Misses previously tied to Richard Carle's Echo company join.
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Chester Park
Elgie Bowen
Nellie Brown
Tom Ince
Thomas , Richards
Thomas Burton
Bert Phoenix
Chicago
Lester Brown
Lois Illington
Rubie Beryerly
Evelyn Fulton
Flora Borchers
Lau
Elephants at Cincinnati Hippodrome Parade Endurance and Ferocity
William W Powers defends his famous elephant herd at Cincinnati League Park, claiming their kindness and reliability. He recounts a New York stunt where an elephant Lena lowers herself above him, risking a fall to the floor to test Lena's obedience and his bluff under pressure.
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William W. Powers
Hippodrome
Cincinnati
League Park
Mr. Powers
Biz Lena
New York
Lena
Fragmentary tale of Lena and a perilous moment
A disjointed reminiscence recounts a tense scene where a speaker recalls pressing a pin to Lena causing her to react as if rising like an elevator. A friend attempts everything to save Lena while another character reflects on risk and a possible fatal outcome.
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Lena
Morning After at Lagoon A Lighthearted Local Comedy
The Morning After at the Lagoon theater delighted a godly audience with a breezy plot and lively ensemble. Herschel Mayall led as the obstinate Sam Selwyn, supported by Mrs Mayall as Mrs Sam and young Freddie Woods as the clever Dibbs in a string of humorous mix ups and romantic entanglements.
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Lagoon
Lagoon Theater
Herschel Mayall
Sam Selwyn
Mayall
Sam
Phil D. Quin
Fred Bellamy
George Hanna
Bosco
Blithers
Fred’ Mattison
Captain Katskill
Dibbs
Freddie Woods
Master Woods
Hélen Beaume
Lottie
Columbia Theater Picture Show Draws Thousands
The Columbia theater attracted thousands yesterday with a new film system, drawing high praise for beauty and clarity. Viewers noted the improved machine, saying it is the city's only one of its kind, and the daily picture changes provide a full hour of entertainment for five cents.
Chester Park bathing beach opens for summer season
The Chester Park bathing beach plans to open on the next Saturday with promising weather. Colonel Martin pledges a warm lake if snow recurs while Queen City beach manager Kroger delays opening until June 13. The town towners anticipate summer events, including two piece bathing suits on display and a Bellevue Beach party, as crowds enjoy moving pictures at Lyric and the McMahan and Jackson house.
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Chester Park
Martin
Kroger
Queen City
Ohio
Belevue Beach
Lyric
McMahan and Jackson House
Harvard Man Bull Fighter in Critical Condition
Harper B. Lee a Harvard graduate and professional bullfighter is reported critically ill after being gored in Mexico City. Lee, Harvard 1897, bullfighting since 1899, joined a troupe of matadors amid jealousy from rivals. the report notes he has been considered killed many times.
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Harper B. Lee
Harvard
Mexico City
Lee
Mexico
Homeless man reports stolen suitcase and missing items
Charles Johnson said his suitcase containing all personal effects was stolen yesterday while he was on a street car street or in a saloon. E. C. Orebaugh reported theft of a lady's gold watch and a gentleman's amethyst ring valued at $20. A traveling salesman J S Deal is sought by his wife who is ill in a city hotel in West Twelfth street.
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Charles Johnson
J. S. Deal
Vincennes
Ind
Hoemer Hotel
West Twelfth Street
E. C. Orebaugh
West Sixth Street
Death of Thomas Angel At 1223 Lincoln Avenue
Thomas Angel a 45 year old colored man died yesterday in the yard of his home at 1223 Lincoln Avenue. Coroner Coe was notified and returned a verdict of death by natural causes.
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Thomas Angel
Lincoln Avenue
Coe
Eagles Picnic Draws Hamilton County and Dayton Delegations
Members of the Order of Eagles from across Hamilton county and a Dayton delegation attended the annual picnic and outing yesterday at the country club near Carthage. A brass band provided music for the event.
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Order of Eagles
Hamilton County
Dayton
O.C
Eagles
Country Club
Carthage
Princess Alexander of Teck Described As Cultured Lady
The text calls Princess Alexander of Teck one of King Edward IIIs favorite nieces and a wife of King George's brother-in-law. It notes she is an extremely cultured woman with strong interests in literature and music, and mentions she is mother to two sons and a daughter.
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Éof
Dayton Boy Missing After Alleged Suicidal Note
Peter Hans Jr. of Dayton Kentucky faced concern after a note suggested a plan to drown himself in the Ohio River bank last Friday. Fred Reiger, a Cincinnati suburban delivery worker, reportedly saw Hans alive Saturday night at Fifth and Walnut and knows the young man well. Hans's parents planned to ask police across Cincinnati and nearby cities to locate him today.
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Peter Hans, Jr
Third ‘Avenue
Dayton
Ohio
Fred
Choice Walks of Cincinnati Pedestrianism Growing
The article extols pedestrianism in Cincinnati and suburbs as a healthful, popular pastime. It notes Sunday outings along streets and country roads from College Hill to Westwood and beyond, describing scenic routes, old cemeteries, ferries, German communities, and views from Clifton, Rose Hill, and Fairmount.
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Cincinnati
Astralis
College Hill
Couritry
Westwood
Hamilton Pike
Hamilton County
One Hundred Cincinnati Teachers Attend National Education Meet
One hundred Cincinnati teachers under Superintendent F. B. Dyers will attend the forty eighth annual convention of the National Education Association in Boston starting July 2. The program includes concerts by the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a playground demonstration, a Trinity Church boys choir festival, a large Fourth of July pageant, and speeches by notable figures such as Governor Kitchin and President David Starr Jordan. Colonel Roosevelt may also speak. The advisory committee includes Prof. Lawrence Lowell and other leading university presidents.
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Cincinnati
F . B. Dyers
National _Education association
Boston
Perry
V.corhées
Sylen School
Cincinnati Educatdérs
Lawrence ‘Lowell
Harvard University
Draper
Hof
Massachusetts
Boston Symphony
Trinity
Patt
Kitchin
North Carolina
David’ Starr Jordan
Leland Stanford’ University
Goloné
Roosevelt
A. J. Gantvoort
College of’ Music
Ific
Dyer
Doyle Runs as Misogynist Candidate in Illinois Senate Race
Charles Doyle announces candidacy for the Illinois senate representing the Forty seventh district including the tri cities and Alton. Edward Beall of Alton opposes him. Beall is popular with women for his interest in children. Doyle is described as a deep misogynist who avoids women and prefers cooking for himself.
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Commercial Tribune
Madison
Charles
Doyle
Ilinois
Tri-Cities
Alton
Edward Beall
Masyer
Beall
Succession in English Court Grants Carrington New Office
The death of King Edward triggers a change in the British court with the Earl of Carrington succeeding as lord great chamberlain, while the Marquis of Cholmondely retires. The billet is described as a soft snap under the crown, offering a salary of 22,000 dollars annually.
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Edward
Earl of Carrington
Marquis of Cholmondely
Amelia Stone Weds Man From Frohman’s
Amelia Stone formerly of The Gay Musician company married Armand Kalisz of Frohman forces in New York. The ceremony was followed by a dinner and theater party with bridesmaid Julia Conn and best man Martin Zatulove, a lawyer.
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Amelia Stone
Gay Musician Company
Armand Kalisz
Frohman Forces
Waltz Dream
Elsie
Janis
New York
Julia Con
Martin Zatulove
Dixie Song Provokes Uproar At Denver Cafe
At Hofbrau in Denver Colorado patrons erupt when the band plays Dixie. An employee says crowds shout Hurrah clap hands and pound tables making it impossible to quiet the room for an hour after the song ends.
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Denver
Col
Hofbrau
Dixie
Weather Ledger From Cincinnati Reports Mixed Spring Warmth
Yesterday in Cincinnati the air warmed, with sun peeking through clouds though conditions remained unsettled. The report lists temperatures, wind, and precipitation for the day plus regional notes from Ohio to Indiana and several ships arriving or sailing at Atlantic ports.
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Cincinnati
Wst
Decrease Noted in Bank Exchange Amid Immigration Shift
The article explains a long term drop in foreign exchange purchases by Cincinnati residents as large immigrant waves and emigration create a reduced market. It notes earlier monthly transfers to relatives abroad, then a steady decline as many residents left and bank savings moved abroad.
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Cincinnati
River Traffic Light on Ohio River Reports and Forecast
Government report shows Ohio River at Cincinnati 12.3 feet and falling at 4 p.m. yesterday. Weather cloudy with light river traffic. lists arrivals and departures at Cincinnati docks including vessels from Pittsburg Pomeroy Maysville Kentucky Chile Louisville Madison and more. River stage stable near 16.6 feet at St Louis and in reports from Davis Island dam Freeport Wheeling and Madison.
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Seewiss
W. Abtiene
Pete Tenes Lander Genesees
Amaril
Leadville
Atlanta Little Rock
Balttimore
Bismarck Y. Ae v. Buffalo
Cairo
CP. Moderne
Vets Bee
Pye
Charlotte
Wees
Aise
Nashville
Montgomery
New Orleans
P.c
Chattanooga
Weteees
New York
Cheyenne
Chicago
Atten Ewes
Norfolk Peepee
Cincinnati
C Tr
North Platte
Cleveland
Oklahoma - Columbus
Omaha
Cy. Corpus Chris i
Pecalestine Eae
Davenport
Parkersburg
Denver Gy
Philadelphia
R. Des _Moines Pig
Pittsburg
Devil’s Lake
R. Pueblo
Dodge City
Q’appelle
Dubuque
Wweee P.c
Rapid City
Duluth
Roswell
Sedee Bic
Durango
St. Louis
Ove
el Paso Vase Neers
Springfield
Helena
Huron
Indianapolis
Vicksburg
Ohio
Broadway
F. Maddy
H. J. Maddy
Pomeroy
Tacoma
Green Line
Sycamore Street
Hughes
Purser
Scatterday
Maysville
Courier
Green
Patterson
Crumbhaugh
Chile
Edgington
Wrigglesworth
Louisville
Louisville and Cincinnati Packet Company
Main Street
Brennan
Langhart
Madison
Kentucky
Missem
Lepper
E. F. Maddy
The
Holgington
City of
D.m
Pp. m
Hissem
Davis Island Dam
Freeport
Wheeling
Queen City
Pridune
Cleveland Elm Felled for Shop and Fruit Store
The Cleveland elm, once linked to President Cleveland's boyhood, is felled in Caldwell New Jersey to clear space for a butcher shop and fruit store. The tree was planted by Rev Stephen Grover, first pastor of the old Presbyterian church. The trunk was cut into blocks and given to townspeople. Some pieces may become a jewel box for Mrs Cleveland.
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Dispatch
Commercial Tribune
Caldwell
N. J
Cleveland
Stephen Grover
Old Presbyterian Church
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Advertises Health Cure
A historic advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a universal female tonic. The reader Mrs Anna Anderson of Duck Minnesota praises its effects and urges women to try the remedy before considering surgery. The ad touts free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Massachusetts and highlights the product as a trusted cure for female ills.
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Pinkham
Anna Anderson
Minn
Lydia E. Pinkham
United States
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