Monte Cristo Shines as O'Neill Dantes Thrills Lyric Crowd
James O'Neill's Monte Cristo at the Lyric mesmerizes with his Dantes in a powerful revival, while the Olympic showcases a strong Mizzoura tale with Jim Radburn Kate Vernon and a capable Forepaugh cast. Heuck's Walnut offers Uncle Josh as Denman Thompson’s classic with Louise De Varney starring and strong support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O’neill
Monte Cristo
the Lyric
Olympic
Heuck’s
Walnut
Augustus Thomas Drama The Mizzoura Sheriff
A dramatic essay extols Augustus Thomas and his play The Mizzoura Sheriff as a standout in his body of work. The piece compares it to other works and praises its vivid, lifelike characters such as Lizbeth the wife and Kate the daughter, highlighting Thomas as a premier American dramatist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Lizbeth
Kate
Dave
Travers
Mr. Thomas
Blaney's A Child of the Regiment at Heucks Opera House
Charles E Blaney presents a melo dramatic sensation A Child of the Regiment at Heucks Opera House. The tale set at a Northwestern military post features bucking bronchos Indians and a Gatling gun. Vivian Prescott as Wild Nell and plot centered on Tom Hadley’s love and innocence defended by faithful Waif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B'g Blaney
Heuck
Charles E. Blaney
Opera House
Tom Hadley
Hadley
Himelf
Wila Nell
Vivian Prescott
Nell
Walter Wilson
City Sports at the Standard Impresses Burlesque Fans
Phil Sheridan’s City Sports Company opened at the Standard with The Mikado's Harem a witty burlesque featuring Mina Stanley Annie Sinnett Anna Carter and Barry Thompson. All in One Night or A Terrible Mix up followed with bright costumes and humor led by Humphyre Linden Carter and Barrett. The program included My Wife's Brother Willie the City Sports Musical Bell Ballet and the Bilis Nowlin Troupe with strong responses from audiences and critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Sports
Standard
Phil Sheridan
The
Harry Keeler
Barry Thompson
Jack Barrett
Humphreys
Linden
Mina Stanley
Annie Sinnett
Annie Carter
Anna Chandler
Mr. Humphreys
Mr. Linden
Anna Carter
Anna Sinnett
M. Salvagge
Alio
John Barrett
Willie
City
Bell Ballet
Keeler
Five
Salvagges
Bilis Nowlin
Lew Welch Stars in The Shoemaker at Lyceum Theater
Lew Welch led Lyceum’s three act drama The Shoemaker in a week long engagement beginning yesterday. The cast included Beth Tate Frank Wood La Rue Dickson Frick and Phelps with May White and May Noble in supporting roles. The Musketeer Quartet provided musical numbers and William Lytell staged the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Welch
Lyceum
Hal Reid
Lyceum Theater
Mr. Welch
Colorado
Rocky Pass
Wyoming
Welch
Beth Tate
Frank Wood
la Rue
Dickson, Frick
Phelps
Little May White
May Noble
Cinnamon
Black Bear
Pony
William Lytell
The Old Homestead Still Captivates Theatregoers
A long praised play The Old Homestead continues to draw audiences with its New England setting and strong character studies. Denman Thompson anchors a production praised for wholesome fun and emotional scenes of sacrifice and drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Denman Thompson
Columbia Vaudeville Delights with Kennedy Kokin and Stars
Canfield Carleton and Mignonette Kokin led a strong Columbia bill featuring witty Swor Brothers act, Galetti’s trained monkeys, Kelly and Rose, Randy and Wilson, and a vivid kinodrome. The troupe delivered ample laughter with polished performances and a generally high standard of entertainment, promising solid business through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canfield
Carleton
Mignonette Kokin
Columbia
Miss Kokin
Four Lesters
Galetti
Monkeys
Swor Brothers
Kelly
Rose
Randy
Wilson
George Bandy
Lottie Wilson
Spenser Kelly
Frederick Rose
Fritzi Scheff Arrives for Week at Grand Opera House
Fritzi Scheff known as the Little Devil of Grand Opera arrives in the city to star in Mlle Modiste at the Grand Opera House with a company of seventy. The engagement, headline of the week, features a fifty-voice chorus and augmented orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritzi Scheff
Grand Opera
Mme. Scheff
Henry Blossom
Victor Herbert
Baltimore
Rtistes
Scheff Tony
William Pruette
Claude Gillingwater
Leo Mars
Robert Michaelas
Howard Chambers
Blanche Morrison
Bertha Holly
Josephine Bartlett
Grace Delmar
Constatine Sisters
Dora Thorne at Heucks Next Week by Top Company
A dramatization of Bertha M. Clay's Dora Thorne will be staged at Heuck's next week by a leading company. The production is billed as a clear and convincing adaptation in a period note from Harry Sellers Amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hadley
Anna Hollinger
Pearl Havlin
Beth Kaufman
William Stewart
Martinet
Tom Dwyer
Nel Barett
William Dale
Heuck’s
Dora Thorne
Bertha M. Clay
Heuck's
Harry Sellers
Francis Wilson Star in When Knights Were Bold at Grand Opera House
Francis Wilson shines as Sir Guy De Vere in Charles Marlowe’s When Knights Were Bold a blend of past and present with music and a strong supporting company. The Frohman engagement opens at the Grand Opera House on Monday with one matinee on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Wilson
Charles Marlowe
Mr. Marlowe
Charley
Guy de Vere
Grand Opera House
Travel talks at Lyric feature Yellowstone beauty lecture
Mr. Arthur K. Peck second Lyric Theater talk described Yellowstone National Park as grand and charming with rare pictures of scenes. Next Sunday Lieutenant Baum will discuss The Yellow Peril with a beautiful illustrated lecture as part of Lenten Lyric programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur K. Peck
Lyric Theater
National Park
Yellowstone
Lieutenant Baum
Lyric
Belasco Tully Drama The Rose of the Rancho Delights Philadelphia
The Rose of the Rancho starring Frances Starr drew universal praise in Philadelphia with the Item calling it wholly delightful. Newspapers hailed the romantic story and its atmospheric settings as splendidly presented and Miss Starr’s portrait featured prominently as the Lyric theater plans showings in a few weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Starr
Philadelphia
Belasco
Miss Starr
Lyric
ONeill Presents Virginius at Lyric Tonight
James ONeill will perform Sheridan Knowles Virginius at the Lyric with Norman Hackett as Icilius and Alice Flemming as Virginia. The cast includes Charles D. Hermann Detatus Joseph Slater and Warren Conlan. The forum scene and rostrum are praised as the best yet. Virginius plays tonight and Wednesday matinee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest
Booth
McCullough
Barrett
Thoroughbreds at the People's Shine in Empire Circuit
The Thoroughbreds led by Harry Le Claire and Marie Richmond headlined a People’s Theatre program with the De Nette Sisters and Mile La Tosca. The Farce Maloney’s Reception and the burlesque A Taste of the Forb received strong applause. Le Claire and Richmond earned top praise as Mr. and Mrs. George Betts were also lauded. The show featured 22 chorus girls and handsome costumes designed by Le Claire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s
Harry le Claire
Marie Richmond
Howard and Linder
Josie Flynnn
de Nette Sisters
Mile
la Tosca
Re Pire
Maloney
le Claire
Arne Richmond
George Betts
Free Opera Week At Manhattan Opera House
Oscar Hammerstein announces a week of free opera for subscribers at the Manhattan Opera House New York. Regular season patrons are invited to retain seats for March 23 to 28 at no extra cost as a show of appreciation for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Hammerstein
Manhattan Opera House
New York
Manhattan
Hammerstein
Leffingwell Arrives to Prep for Francis Wilson Grand Visit
J. D. Leffingwell arrives this morning to prepare for Francis Wilson’s arrival at the Grand next week. Wilson is reportedly conducting the largest business venture yet tied to the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Leffingwell
Francis Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Commercial Tribune Pattern Orders and Prices
An advertisement explains how to obtain Commercial Tribune sewing patterns by mailing in 10 cents per pattern. Pattern No 6051 and Pattern No 6079 are available via the Fashion Department, with orders forwarded to a New York factory and several days required for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Fashion D
CIN
NATI_ in
New York
Novel Over-Blouse Fashion With Circular Skirt Design
A new overblouse style trend features chiffon broad cloth in a pansy shade worn over a guimpe. Details include a pointed bertha collar, mandarin sleeve band, and messaline silk trim with soutache. The skirt offers circular shaping with optional center seam and left side closing. patterns Nos. 6051 and 6079 priced at twenty cents, available for ten-cent delivery.
Grand season features Fritzi Scheff and Red Mill plans
The Grand hosts Fritzi Scheff this week signaling a top engagement of the year. George Bowles visits soon to arrange The Red Mill arrival with Montgomery and Stone. Charles Wayne and Co plan Ten A.M. or the Morning After replacing the Vas sar girls on Columbia. Wayne opens Monday afternoon with cast Ben Steal Charles Wayne Bessie Bender Gertrude De Roche Henry Knox Ralph M. Remiey, a Cincinnati native formerly with Forepaugh Stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bowles
Red Mill
Montgomery and
Stone
Grand
Charles Wayne and Co
Vassar Girls
Columbia
Bob Deiley and Company
Wayne and Company
Wayne
Tenderfoot” Company
Gertrude de Roche
Ralph M. Remiey
Cincinnati
Forepaugh Stock Company
Ben Steal
Charles Wayne
Bessie Bender
Henry Knox
Chantecler aims to light stage in Paris with animal cast
Paris reports M Edmond Rostand's play Chantecler near opening with M Herz and M Coquelin arranging production at Porte Saint Martin Theater. Cast rumored as animals: Coquelin as cook, Jean Coquelin as sheep dog, Leriche as guinea fowl, Galipaux as blackbird, Mlle Lebargy as quail. Also Sherlock Holmes rights noted during Paris stay of William Gillette and Pierre Decourcelle. Sealed bids sought in Norwood Ohio for 6000 dollar horse wagon bonds to fund streets, due March 31 1908. bonds 25 year term 4.5 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Paris
M. Coquelin
M. Jean. Coquelin
Augustine Leriche
Galipaux
Mlle
Simone Lebargy
Sherlock Holmes
Antoine
William Gillette
Mr. Gillette
M. Pierre Decourcelle
M. Gemier
Pierre Loti Joins Egyptian Nationalist Movement
Paris dispatch reports M. Pierre Loti, an eminent writer, has become the latest recruit of Egypt's nationalist movement. His conversion is attributed to the late Khamel Pasha, leader of the naturalists. Loti views British actions in Egypt as utilitarian and aimed at eroding patriotism among Egyptians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Paris
M. Pierre Loti
Khamel. Pasha
M. Loti
Egypt
Break Into Kroger Grocery Fails When Alarm Raised
Burglars broke into B. H. Kroger & Co. on Thirteenth and Main last night. They forced a rear door with a crowbar and fled when Hugené Brookbank, who lives above the store, alarmed them. He saw two white men but gave no definite description. Police were notified. loot not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Kroger & Co
Thirteenth
Main Streets
Hugené Brookbank
River Departures at 5 PM Course Kentucky
Readable text notes today's departures for the river course in Kentucky at five o clock.
Pomeroy and Maysville Steamboat Schedules Updated
Advertised departures for Pomeroy Maysville and Louisville show triweekly 5 p m daily except Saturday 11 p m daily 5 p m Sunday 9 a m stage of the river notes Ohio River at Cincinnati 6 p m yesterday 22 feet 3 inches and rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Cincinnati
River Traffic and Departures at Port Nein I Yesterday
Flotsam and Jetsam report shows The Courier bound for Inchester and City of Louisville for Louist vy leaving on time from the port. Today arrivals include The Courier from Manchester Kentucky and City of Cincinnati from Louisville. The Courier steamer departs at 11 p.m. for Maysville and the Madison steamer from Main street at 5 p.m. also City of Cincinnati to Louisville and all intermediate ports. Ohio River at Cincinnati declines slowly and may stabilize or rise slightly tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nein i
The
Courier
City of Louisville
Manchester
Kentucky
City of Cincinnati
Louisville
Ohio
Cincinnati
Steamer
Maysville
Sycamore Street
Madison
Main Street
All Way
Pittsburg
River observations and ship arrivals weather and river readings
Special dispatches report river levels rising at Pittsburg Wheeling and Memphis with gauges in Louisville Avansville Cairo and Memphis. Arrivals include The City of Saltillo Sprague Peters Lee and others with schedules and departures noted as water levels climb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Tribune
Pittsburg
Davis
Island Dam
Wheeling
Louisville
Avansville
Cairo
Saltillo
Tennessee River
Beaver
Lower Mississippi
Sprague
John
Summers
Peters Lee
St. Louis
New Orleans
Memphis
Norwood Cortlandt Avenue Bond Sale Notice
Norwood Ohio city officials announce a sale on Tuesday March 31 1908 for bonds to fund Cortlandt Avenue improvements from Allison Street to Ivanhoe Avenue. bonds total 5659 50 dollars dated February 4 1908 with 4.5 percent interest over ten years, sold at par with bids sealed and endorsed Bids for Cortlandt Avenue Bonds.
Feldman Avenue Bond Proposals Sought by Norwood City Auditor
The city auditor of Norwood Ohio invites sealed bids for bonds worth about 5911.23 dollars to fund Feldman Avenue improvements from Feldman Avenue to Montgomery Pike. Bonds dated March 22 1958 mature in ten annual installments at 4.5 percent interest. Bids must be indorsed Bids for Feldman Avenue Bonds and sent to the City Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Ohio
Montgomery and
Elm Avenues
State
Howes
Buic
Zit
Mon and
Feldman Avenue
Carthage
Montgomery Pike
Veeneeae
L. H. Gebhart
Park Avenue Bond Issue Notice in Norwood Ohio
The City Auditor of Norwood Ohio records a bond issue for 3114.88 dollars to fund 50 percent of Park Avenue improvements from Lafayette to Forest Avenue with macadam. Bonds dated March 8, 1908 mature in ten equal installments over ten years with interest. part of assessment may be paid in cash. H. Gebhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Ohio
Montgomery and
Elm Avenues
Park Avenue
Lafayette Avenue
Hazel Avenue
Williams Avenue
Floral Avenue
L. H. Gebhart
Hazel Avenue Bonds Issued For Street Improvement
On Tuesday March 31 1908 Hazel Avenue from Williams to Floral avenues will receive bonds totaling 6787 33 dollars to fund macadam improvements. The issue bears four and a half percent annual interest and is payable in ten equal installments.
Bonds Issuance for City Funds on Kenilworth Avenue
Ohio authorizes eight thousand five hundred 71 100 dollars to establish a bond fund for improvements. Bonds dated March 23 are issued for 3500.71 payable to the city treasurer and auditor. Location 150 feet west of Beech Street Macadam project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
Ohio
Montgomery and
Elm Avenues
Kenilworth Avenue
Rom Smith Road
Beech Street
Macadam
Oorwood
H. Gebhart
Art
Proposals for Olive Drab Clothing at Quartermaster Office
Sealed proposals in triplicate for manufacturing and delivering 6000 olive drab service coats to Chicago New York or Philadelphia depots, with 2 to 50 percent quantity allowances. Serge lining supplied by department. bids due March 9 1908. Preference to domestic manufacture. blanks and specs on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster’s
Federal Building
Chicago
Ill
New York
Philadelphia
Quartermaster’s Department
U. S. Army
W.W. Robinson
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Montgomery Phister
James O'Neill
Dantes
Comte
Dumas
Comte de Monte Cristo
Mr. O'Neill
Mr. ‘Neill
Pantes
Villefort
Fernando
O'Neill
Jim Radburn
Mizzoura
Kate Vernon
Joe
Mississippi
Nat Goodwin
Radburn
Pike County
Burr McIntosh
Louis Payne
Minnie Dupree
Goodwin
Herachel Mayall
Harry Fenwick
Joe Vernon
Ida Adair
Maye Louise Aigen
Jennie Ellison
Lincoln
Denman* Thompson
Uncle Josh
Swanzey
William Lawrence
Mr. Lawrence
Horace Rushby
Cy Prime
Fred Clare
Happy Jack
Anita Fowler
Rickety Ann
Frank Knapp
Ed Ganzy
Maggie Breyer
Aunt Matilda
Pany
Louise de Varney
Miss de Varney
Vieran Prescott
REGIM
Golumbia
Sales O
Neil Mamwzte Cristo Lyweroe
Gilbert Ely
Forefauga Cstock Co
Olyimf IC
the Walnut
B'Il
Commercial Tribune Patterns
Ness
M. Rostand
Pierre Lote
Khamel Pasha
Householder
Fey City OF
Pomeroy
Cortlandt Avenue
Allison Street
Ivanhoe Avenue
Ae EU
N Wood
Greene Line
Sycamore St
Greenland
Sycamore
Main St
LEE Line
Memphis, Inc
Georgia Lee
Broadway
At & P.m
Vicksburg
Pine Bluff
J. F
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