Francis Wilson in New Play Next Week at Grand
Francis Wilson brings When Knights Were Bold to Cincinnati with top supporting cast led by Mary Boland. The comedy by Charles Marlowe sends the hero back 710 years amid humorous encounters while Wilson showcases his famed antics. The billing also highlights The Three of Us and Dora Thorne at Heuck’s.
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Francis Wilson
Three OF US
Cincinnati
Charles Marlowe
Wilson
Guy de Vere
Rowena Eggington
de Veres
Guy
Sir Guy de Vere
Mr. Wilson
Mary Boland
Clarence Handysides
Augustin Duncan
George Irving
Campbell Golan
Victor Benoit
Joseph Allen
Edna Bruns
Adelaide Wilson
Ruth Barry
Florence Ednn
Margharita Sargent
Richard the Lion Hearted
Forepaugh to stage The First Violin at Olympic
Forepaugh Stock Company brings Richard Mansfield’s beloved drama The First Violin to the Olympic next week. The production will preserve the setting and mood of the original, offering a tender love theme and refined drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Mansfield
Nore
Old Heidelberg
Mansfield
The Three of Us at Lyric Theater Next Week
Walter N. Lawrence presents Rachel Crothers four act drama The Three of Us at Lyric Theater New York opening Sunday night after strong newspaper and audience praise from 227 Madison Square Theater performances.
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Lyric
Madison Square Theater
New York
Walter N. Lawrence
Rachel Crothers
Lyric Theater
New Store at 605 Vine Street Set to Open Saturday
The New Store located at 605 Vine Street will open on Saturday March 7 with an opening special advertised in Friday and Saturday papers.
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Vine Street
Emily Riegel and the Carpet at Heuck Opera House
Dora Thorne Company manager Harry Sellers recalls a story about actress Emily Riegel and a stubborn lead actor during a New York season for Money Mad. Riegel used wit and a clever carpet shift to coax him three feet closer to the footlights, improving her scenes for the remainder of the run.
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Emily Riegel
Harry Sellers
Dora Thorne
Heuck Opera House
Steele McKay
Mr. Sellers
Old Niblo's Garden
New York City
Washington
Mise Riegel
Fox
Stratghem
The Wizard of Oz edition de luxe comes to Walnut
The No. 1 Company of The Wizard of Oz debuts an edition de luxe next Sunday for a week long run at Walnut. The production features new songs scenic illusions and a battalion of chorus girls with updated dances and comic numbers led by George Stone as the Scarecrow and Charles Wilkins as the Tin Man. It promises grand stagecraft including cyclone destruction a blooming poppy field and the wizard palace throne room with a borderland forest finale.
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George Stone
Charles Wilkins
Kansas Farm
Wizard's Palace
Earth
O Neill and His Wigmaker at the Lyric
James O'Neill stars as Virginius in a Lyric Theater run with Monte Cristo and Julius Caesar. The wigmaker, a noted first nighter, applauds the premiere and praises the actor’s Roman production as magnificent and flawless.
Dainty Duchess Company Tops Veard Burlesque Acts at Standard
The Dainty Duchess Company, a leading burlesque and vaudeville troupe, will headline at the Standard next week. Weber and Rush have built a top act praised across the Wheel circuit with many renowned burlesque performers listed in the programme.
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Dainty Duchess Company
Standard
Messrrs
Weber
Rush
New Rink Hosts Comedy Character Carnival Prizes
The New Rink offers 100 in prizes for the most funny original and beautiful costumes at the comedy character carnival on Thursday night March 12.
Salerno Juggler Tops Columbia Vaudeville Bill
Salerno is billed as the headline attraction for next week's Columbia show, ahead of Herrmann the Great and the La Scala Sextet. He is hailed for feats in jugglery deemed impossible by peers and marks his first American tour after a Paris sensation last season.
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Salerno
Columbia
Herrmann the Great
la Scala
Paris
Cincinnati boy to imitate Harry Lauder at Columbia vaudeville
Ralph M. Remley of Cincinnati will perform imitations of Harry Lauder at the Columbia Saturday matinee and night. A Hughes graduate and son of the Twenty eighth District School principal, Remley previously acted with Forepaugh Stock Company and Wilton Lackey. Manager Ziegler praised his act after a trial and added him to the remaining performances of the week and the season.
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Ralph M. Remley
Cincinnati
Columbia
Harry Lauder
New York
Remley
Hughes
Forepaugh Stock Company
Wilton Lackey
Lauder
Ziegler
Belasco Actress Leads Rose of the Rancho Tour
Miss Frances Starr earns high praise in Boston as Belasco's company begins its first touring engagement of The Rose of the Rancho. The original cast from New York includes Charles Richman A Hamilton Revelle Frank Losee John W Cope Oscar Eagle Grace Gaylor Clarke and Maria Davis. The Rose of the Rancho will play the Lyric Theater in this city with the same company shortly.
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Frances Starr
Fastidibus
Boston
Belasco
Belasco-Tully
Mr. Belasco
New York
Charles Richman
A. Hamilton Revelle
Frank Losee
John W. Cope
Oscar Eagle
Grace Gaylor Clarke
Maria Davis
Rancho
Lyric Theater
Purist Francis Wilson on English in American theater
Francis Wilson criticizes stage English and laments language mutilation on stage. He recalls Richard Grant White’s claim that Wallack’s Theater had the best English in America and questions whether any theater today could claim such a standard. He advises actors to study language carefully.
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Francis Wilson
Richard Grant White
America
Wallack
Wilson
Pians
Donaldson
Ward
Colly Cibber
Calcraft
George Henry Leses
Henry Arthur Jones
Dr. Bellows
Diderot
William Arches
City official pins viaduct blunder on prior plan
City Engineer Danenhower blames former administration and City Solicitor for a design flaw in the Gilbert viaduct plan. He argues extra five feet could have allowed retail stores atop the bridge and condemning land may be unnecessary. Architects warn against further land condemnation and back Halting changes.
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Danenhower
Gilbert Aveiug
H. J. Stanley
Cleveland
Columbus
Morris
Covington and Newport Seek to Protect School Children
The Covington Board of Education committee last night urged bids for fire escapes on city school buildings. The plan includes wiring for better recess and drill signals, with a total enrollment of 5092 and 3833 average daily attendance. The board set June dates for high school commencement and a gavel gift from a manual training pupil. A census enumerators team was chosen to complete a city school census April 1 to 20, paid two cents per pupil. Latonia residents plan a fire-safety investigation with the school district as drills continue in a two story campus.
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Board of Education
J. H. Dunkie
Covington
Sluss
Manual Training Department
John Dooley
William Griffith
William Spellicy
Albert McClung
L. E. Boluss
Ralph Reed
James Brady
Latonia
Western drama notes show Miss Crothers and mining camp fashion
The piece highlights Rachel Crothers the Three of Us as Western fashion changer with evening dress in mining camps. It notes Miss Crothers’ heroine Rhy Maccessney and villain Louis Berresford as credible in attire and manners, reflecting Western life.
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Rhy Maccesney
Rhy
Rachel Crothers
West
Miss Crothers
Rhy Maccessney
Louis Berresford
Bix
Dispute Over Bond Offered by Kenton Sheriff Unsettled
The bond offered by Sheriff George Davison to County Judge H. P. Stephens remains unaccepted in court records. Stephens has not entered an order yet and will do so once the bond covers the revenue needs of the Sheriff’s office. Judge Stephene is investigating the bond.
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George Davison
Kenton County
H. P. Stephens
Stephens
Stephene
Taft Republican Club Organizes in Pike Street Hall
Over one hundred Republicans met in Turner Hall Pike Street to organize the William H. Taft Republican Club. Two hundred membership acceptances bring total to about three hundred with a banquet presided by T. J. Edmonds.
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Turner Hall
Pike Street
William H. Taft
Republican Club
Murder of eight month old babe in Covington river
Michael Fallon of Hatfield Coal Company fleet found an eight month old baby in the river near Scott street Covington the body wedged on driftwood. Coroner W W Tarvin says the child drowned after three or four days in water and police deem the death likely murder with no clothing or identification found.
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Michael Fallon
Hatfield Coal Company
Scott Street
Covington
W. W. Tarvin
Tarvin
Missionary speaker visits Grace M B Church in Newport
Mrs R C Ward a Hindu convert to Methodism will address Grace M B Church Newport this evening under the Women's Foreign Missionary Society. The Newport brief notes also report the funeral of Mrs Adelia Simmons. Alexander Roberts former Campbell County resident died in Denver at age 71 after Brights disease.
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R. C. Ward
Grace M. B. Church
Newport
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Adelia Simmons
Robert Simmons
Gilbert Glass
Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church
Alexander Roberts
Campbell County
Denver
Col
Bright
Covington Real Estate Transfer In Taylor Subdivision
Mark and Evene transfer ownership to Amanda and Nelle eS in Taylor’s subdivision. This brief notice notes a property sale within Covington and names the involved parties. The document records a deed change reflecting the new owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark
Evene
Amanda
Nelle
Taylor
Cement Walks On Sixteenth Street Approved By Aldermen
The Covington Board of Aldermen passed the cement paving ordinance on Sixteenth Street from Madison Avenue to Greenup Street despite taxpayer protests. President Ranshaw voted against it. The meeting also approved penalties for resisting officers and street improvements on Letitia and Mechanic streets, with claims totaling $15,644.19 allowed.
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Sixteenth Street
Madison Avenue
Greenup Street
Board’ of Council
Covington Board of Aldermen
Ranshaw
Letitia Street
Hastern Avenue
William Street
Mechanic Street
Julia
William Streets
Sunday closing case deferred in Covington
County Judge H P Stephens yesterday continued the case of G B Murphy of 431 Scott Street charged with keeping his grocery open on Sunday to next Monday at defense request The Covington Retail Grocers and Butchers Association secured warrants for M B Vogt 636 Main Street and B H Brames President of the grocers group opposing Sunday closing
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H. P. Stephens
G B. Murphy
Scott Street
Covington Retail Grocers and Butchers’ Association
M. B. Vogt
B. H. Brames
Organization of Grocers
Covington Notes Preview Local Meetings and Charity Drive
The Northern Kentucky Teachers Institute will meet at Covington High School this afternoon. The Kenton County Republican League plans an evening gathering at Fifth Street and Madison Avenue. E T Stratta gained police and mayor approval in Newport to solicit funds for a free souphouse on Pike Street. Covington officials debate ending free breakfasts for jail inmates kept overnight and released next morning amid concerns Covington is an easy town.
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Northern Kentucky Teachers’ Institute
Kenton
Campbell Counties
Covington
Kenton County Republican League
Fifth Street
Madison Avenue
E. T. Stratta
Newport
Schuler
Craig
Pike Street
Campbell County Courts Host Several Civil Actions
Mrs Pearl Moore sues Louisville and Nashville Railroad for 5000 damages claiming the train did not stop at White Villa Station forcing her to walk over a mile. Minor Ralph Gander by Emma Gander sues Gus Miller for 500 damages for a January beating. George W Brown's will leaves estate to wife Mary Jane Brown who is named executrix without bond. Ella Brankamp 34 adjudged of unsound mind and ordered sent to Lakeland Asylum.
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Pearl Moore
Louisville & Nashville Railroad Company
White Villa
Ralph Gander
Emma Gander
Gus Miller
George W. Brown
Mary Jane Brown
Ella Brankamp
Lakeland
Asyum
Newport School Building Fire Drill Review
Superintendent Ragenstein with Chief Schmidt and School Board members inspected Newport school buildings for exits fire escapes and drill efficiency. Findings were positive with two inward opening high school doors to be corrected and a plan to secure buildings. York Street School noted for numerous exits and rapid pupil dismissal. The furnace location rumor was denied.
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Ragenstein
Newport
Schmidt
Fire Department
Waterhouse
York Street
Widow Held to Pay Doctor’s Funeral Bill in Ohio Case
Justice Muller in Cincinnati ruled that Mrs. Clara Schoolfield of South Haven Michigan must pay the $236 undertaker bill for Dr. Douglass Schoolfield of Bellevue Kentucky. The dispute arose after Dr. Schoolfield’s October death when his daughter Angie Kramer allegedly promised to cover costs. The undertakers sued and attached funds Mrs. Schoolfield held in Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company.
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Douglass Schoolfield
Bellevue
Justice Muller
Cincinnati
Clara Schoolfield
South Haven
Mich
Schoolfield
Angie Kramer
Undertakers
Provident Savings Bank and Trust Company
New Newport Covington Car Line To Open Around June
A new electric streetcar line between Newport and Covington via the Fourth Street Licking Bridge is slated to start by about June 1. Crews began erecting poles on West Fifth Street near Patterson and at the bridge entrance. bridge remodeling material is being moved. The route will run along Fifth Street to Monmouth Street and will be double tracked.
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Newport
Covington
Fourth Street
Licking Bridge
West Fifth Street
Patterson Street
Fifth Street
Monmouth Street
Newport Board Shifts Garbage Contract Delay to November
The Newport Board of Council discussed disposing of city garbage. City Solicitor Baker said Sewell & Pardington failed to sign the contract or post bond by the February 1 deadline. The board then gave the firm until next September to comply and file the bond.
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Newport’ Board of Council
Baker
Sewell & Pardington
Sewell
Pardington
Bernard Ploeger
Law Committee
Ploeger
Helmbold
Sunday closing crusade reaches bakers and saloon trade
The Newport Sunday closing agitation started by the Retail Grocers Association expands to bakers as organizers seek Sunday closures for all shops. Campbell County Saloon Keepers' Association calls a Haly's Hall meeting to plan resistance as saloons prepare for a possible legal clash over Sunday limits.
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Campbell County
Saloon Keepers’ Association
Healy's Hall
York Street
Kenton Court Notes Show Guilty Plea In Larceny Case
Arthur Bridgeman of Newport pleaded guilty to one count of petit larceny and was sentenced to four months in the county jail after being indicted on two counts for grand larceny. A Russian peddler, Moses Sandler of Cincinnati, received a suspended $10 fine and costs for peddling without a license. The Covington & Decoursey Turnpike Company was fined $25 for failing to return assets. The Moylan vs Crigler case ended for the defendant on peremptory instruction.
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Arthur Bridgeman
Newport
Moses Sandler
Cincinnati
Joseph Moylan
Crigler & Crigler
Meylan
Covington & Decoursey Turnpike Company
Fred Hillengrass
Fred Krauzey
Eddie Burke
Burke
Property Transfer Notice in Bellevue Subdivision
Margaret Schneider transfers Lot 2 in Clary's subdivision Bellevue to Walter A. Scott and his wife. The notice records ownership change and property description for public record.
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Margaret Schneider
Walter A. Scott
Clary
Bellevue
Prolong Life with Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Hope
A testimonial claims Dr Miles Heart Cure strengthens the heart and nerves to extend life after hopeless conditions. The speaker recounts near collapse and recovery after taking two bottles, praising the remedy and offering money back if no benefit. The address listed is 18 Mount Joy Street and the producer is Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana.
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Miles
Mount Joy St
gOuLm
Miles Medical CO
Elkhart
Ind
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