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Cincinnati Commercial Tribune

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1908

Page

7

The Dairymaids Delight Grand Crowd In New York Run

The Dairymaids presented at the Grand drew a large, fashionable audience, led by Julia Sanderson and Harry Bulger. Critics praised the English atmosphere, strong American audience additions, and lively stage comedy with a standout dance and song work by Miss Hope and Miss Sanderson.

the Grand Harry Bulger Julia Sanderson Flossie Hope Wbugene O'Rourke Edgar Atchison-Ely Grands Frohman Charles Moore Ruby Ray Fletcher Norton London Joe Mivens Mr. O'Rourke Dr. O'Brien R. N. Harry Bulger Atchison-Ely Sam Brudenell Todd Sloan Peggy Miss Hope Eliza Mabel Hollins Winnifred Miss Francis Bulger Ely Norton Purchase Academy Charles Frohman

Ibsen’s Rosmersholm Draws From Real Life Tensions

The genesis of Rosmersholm, to be staged at the Lyric Theater next week, is traced to real life disputes between progressive and conservative forces. The drama reflects the bitter rancor of that period and the author’s technique of shaping authentic material into fiction.

Ibsen

Bruce McRae Leads Rosmersholm at Lyric Theater

Bruce McRae, Mrs. Fiske's new leading man, joins the Manhattan Company for Rosmersholm at the Lyric Theater next week. He brings a national reputation from work with Ethel Barrymore, Olga Nethersole and Julia Marlowe and originated roles including Dr. Watson in Sherlock Holmes. In this production he portrays John Rosmer, a former clergyman whose dreams outpace his courage, a fate entwined with Rebecca West.

Bruce McRae Miss Barrymore Kate Miss Nethersole Camille Scarli Dr. Watson Sherlock Holmes Charles Brandon

In New York Town musical comedy at Walnut

The Walnut opens next week with the well known touring attraction In New York Town a vivid show of metropolis life and gutter aristocracy Charles Howard leads a cast of fifteen principals plus a fifty strong chorus. The production features pretty songs handsome girls lavish effects and spectacular scenery and electrical novelties to please public taste.

Walnut New York Town Metropolis New York Big City Charles Howard

Alice Nielsen Debuts in Marta at Lyric Theater Floe

Tonight Alice Nielsen makes her first appearance with the San Carlo Grand Opera Company at the Lyric Theater Flo tow in the tuneful Marta. She is praised for figure, charm and voice and may sing The Last Rose of Summer in English during the opera. Her performance of that ballad previously won royal favor before the King and Queen of England. Marta promises a magnificent production.

Alice Nielsen San Carlo Grand Opera Company Lyric Theater Flotow Marta Miss Nielsen Tom Moore England

Delegation of Theatrical Managers to Lobby for Copyright Reform

A group from the National Association of Theatrical Producing Managers will travel to Washington this week to urge a full and comprehensive copyright law. The delegation includes Augustus Thomas William A Brady David Belasco Charles E Lingam Joseph Brooks and others with representatives from the Dramatic Comedy and Green Room Clubs and several industry associations.

New York Washington National Association of Theatrical Producing Managers Augustus Thomas William A. Brady David Belasco Charles E.lingham Joseph Brooks Harry Dole Parker George M. Cohan Jules Murray Henry B. Harris J. W. Jacobs Charles HW. Blaney Joseph

The Man of the Hour at Grand Opera House

A drama by George Broadhurst debuts at the Grand Opera House next Monday. Produced by William A. Brady and Joseph R. Grismer, the play centers on political life and a street railway bill sought by a machine boss.

Grand Opera House George Broadhurst William A. Brady Joseph R. Grismer Alwyn Bennett

Vesta Victoria Called Wealthiest Woman in Vaudeville

The Columbia Theater crowd heard manager A G Figgie declare Vesta Victoria the wealthiest woman in her profession. He noted she earned record vaudeville salaries in Cincinnati and lives in a London palace with family, two cars, and autonomy in travel.

Vesta Victoria Columbia A. G. Figgie London Cincinnati Figgie Miss Victoria

Vanity Fair Opens at Standard Theatre March 29

Vanity Fair the big extravaganza company opens at the Standard Theatre Sunday March 29 with a burletta Twisted and Tangled and lively vaudeville acts by Tom Haverly Tom McRae Johnnie Hennings James Waters Belle Wilton and others plus Burns Palmer fight pictures. The show promises big business and features elegant costumes and scenic effects throughout.

Vanity Fair Standard Theater Tom Haverly Tom McRae Johnnie Hennings James Waters James R. Waters Welsh Maitland Haverly McRae Burns-Palmer

Waters Heads Vanity Fair Burlesque at Standard Theater

James R. Waters, the Hebrew comedian, leads Bob Manchester's Vanity Fair in a new burlesque at the Standard Theater next week. Waters, once manager of Yiddish opera in Cleveland with Alexander Bernstein, has toured Russia and returned broke before appearing in melodrama and now burlesque, preferring it to opera.

James R. Waters Bob Manchester Standard Next Wek Alexander Bernstein Cleveland Waters Russia

Aristocracy in Degas? Forepaugh Presents Oliver Twist Week

The Forepaugh Stock Company at the Olympic stagesAristocracy to open the week with acclaimed scenery and acting. A Dickens favorite Oliver Twist arrives next week in Beerbohm Tree’s dramatic version, expected to draw large attentive audiences worldwide.

Bronson Howard Charles Dickens Oliver Twist Dickens Beerbohm Tree Mr. Tree

Cincinnatian A J Philip features at Standard

Amusement notes announce A J Philip advance rep for Bob Manchester's Vanity Fair Company arriving next week. He is a Cincinnati boy and receives greetings from friends aiming to make his stay pleasant. Mrs Albert Sackett and daughter stay with Julia Sanderson's star in The Dairymaids at the Hotel Havlin.

A. J. Philip Bob Manchester Vanity Fair the Standard Cincinnati Albert Sackett Julia Sanderson Charles Frohman the Dairymaids Havlin

Federal Tobacco Hearing Ends With Harris Testimony

The U S Government closed its case in the antitrust action against the American Tobacco Company with W R Harris, vice president and British American Tobacco director, testifying. He detailed the Imperial Tobacco Company acquisition for about 2.43 million dollars and the British American takeover of Imperial assets, including plants in England and Australia. The hearing record spans over four thousand pages and will be submitted to circuit judges for certification to the Supreme Court.

New York United States Shields American Tobacco Company W. R. Harris British-American Tobacco Company England Harris Imperial Tobacco Company Rochester N. Y New Orleans Durham, N. C Mr. Harris Australia London Liverpool Ashland Gate Imperial Company Lacombe Supreme Court of

Meck Case Closed by Investigators in Ohio Probe

Special Dispatch reports Columbus March session of the probe concluded Meck failed to substantiate charges of traffic in state certificates and other offenses by state school examiners. Corson described faction origins and testified about opposition to a bill for five new normal schools. Carson denied trading institute work and denied involvement in nominations, while Kilmer testified about a July hotel incident and Ferguson accused Examiner Humphrey of improper actions. Zeller warned President Thompson that Boyd should halt his fight or face war.

Commercial Tribune Columbus Meck O. T. Corson Corson Iona May Kilmer Dunkirk Southern Mary Bertha Ferguson Dollinger Humphrey Miss Ferguson J. W. Zeller Thompson Zeller Boyd

Convict Granted Respite In Pittsburg Execution Stay

Harrisburg Pa March 23 At the request of the British Ambassador in Washington Governor Stuart today issued a respite staying the execution of William Smith at Pittsburg from March 24 until April 28.

Harrisburg Washington Stuart William Smith Pittsburg

Obituary notices of Woodward Eidlitz Liebert Barkelew and Kline

Obituaries report Benjamin F Woodward of Denver died in Mexico. Leopold Eidlitz, famed architect, died at 84 in New York City. Herman Lieber, Indianapolis art store head, died while on a family trip in Flagstaff. C H Barkelew of Middletown Ohio, 60, president of Barkelew Electrical Co. Brigadier General Jacob Kline, US Army retired, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore. Professor Carl Stetson, Boston educator, died after fifty-one years teaching without a day missed.

Benjamin F. Woodward Denver Col Colorado Mexico Newark Pittsburg Western Atlantic and Ohio Telegraph Company Western Union Telegraph Company Denver & Rio Grande Railway Leopold Eidlitz New York City Mr. Bidlitz Prague Bohemia State Capitol Albany Christ Church St. Louis St. George’s Church New York Brooklyn Academy of Music Herman Lieber Flagstaff Ariz Lieber H. Lieber Indianapolis Mr. Lieber Peter Lieber United States Dusseldorff Germany C. H. Barkelew Barkelew Electrical Co Middletown Vrouillard Tobacco Co Wilson M'Calley Tobacco Co South River N. J Jacob Kline United States Army Johns Hopkins

Aida Thrills at Lyric as San Carlo Opens Season

The San Carlo Opera Company opened at the Lyric Theater with Verdi Aida under Conti. Signor Constantino led a strong cast including Mme Desana and Mme Claessens in a vivid production praised for vocal power and dramatic detail. The chorus and orchestra supported a glowing, confident premiere. Tonight Martha follows with Nielsen and Dani in leading roles.

Constantino Blanchart Rossi Villani the Mines Desana Glaessens Conti Mmne Aida Amneris Amonasro Mme Claessens Constantine Celeste Euda Signor Rossi Ramphis Monsieur Blanchart Signor Conti Flotow Martha Mme. Nielsen Signor Dani Lionel

Kentucky coal operator shot and killed

J. Blevins Hudwell, a prominent coal operator of Southeastern Kentucky, was fatally shot in Middlesboro last night by Charles Cooper, a bartender. Jealousy is the stated motive. Cooper was arrested after firing through a door where Hudwell sat.

Middlesboro J. Blevins Hudwell Kentucky Charles Cooper Cooper

Patrolman Warns of Fire Threat at Hey & Co Plant

A spontaneous blaze in the dry room of Benjamin Hey & Co. on Broadway between Pearl and Front streets at 10 last night endangered a tenement at Broadway and the Central Bridge. Patrolman Peter Giltenan alerted residents and, with Corporal Doyle, rescued several horses as flames were confined to the dry room and caused about 1500 dollars in damage.

Benjamin Hey & Co Broadway Pearl Front Street Central Bridge Peter Giltenan Second District Front Doyle Sixth Hey

Accused Blames Wife in Bogus Check Case

John Utz a 38 year old tailor of 1521 Bay miller street was arrested for passing a worthless check amid police efforts to halt a West End check flood. He accused his wife Minnie Brinkmeier of Dayton and Baymiller streets who denied the charge after interrogation.

John Utz Baymiller Street West End Gerwe Minnie Brinkmeier Dayton Baymiller Utz Grumman

Burial Society Disbands After New Law Passes

Hamilton Ohio reports the Hamilton Mutual Burial Association will disband due to a new law banning burial societies. The 2,000 low income members paid 12 cents monthly for garuntee of proper burial. eight years old, members to receive no loss.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton Hamilton Mutual Burial Association

Captains Lose Licenses In River Packet Case

United States Local Marine Inspector William H. Clark revoked the licenses of Captain Miles H. Brown of the Carrie Brown and Captain James Cal vert and Chief Engineer Robert Cox of the J. B. Dickson. All are noted Ohio and Kanawha River boat owners. Allegations state they endangered passengers by not complying with fire laws. Cases will be appealed to Supervising Inspector Crumbaugh in Cincinnati.

Gallipolis United States William H. Clark Miles H. Brown Carrie Brown James Calvert Robert Cox J. B. Dickson Crumbaugh Cincinnati Greenwood Pomeroy Courier Maysville Kentucky Madison City of Louisville Louisville Queen City Pittshburg Tacoma Lizzie Bay City of Cincinnati Ohio River Ohio Pittsburg Pt. Pleasant Osburg Broadway Othe Washington Miles Brown James Cal J. Eckson United States Superii Major Crubh Clark Major Crumbaugh The Weather Bureau Covington & Cincinnati Pension Bridge Managers Bassler

James A Jones Arrested In Domestic Dispute In Hamilton

James A Jones a Hamilton businessman was arrested on warrants alleging an attack on his divorced wife Ja A Jones and on her brother Core Trout. The case set for hearing tomorrow. Mrs Jones said she arrived from Cincinnati on a Pennsylvania train and kissed her son at the station. Jones allegedly struck her and drew a knife when Trout intervened, slashing his coat and hat but not injuring him.

Commercial Tribune Hamilton James A. Jones Ja A. Jones Core Trout Trout

Parkhurst Charges Denied by City Officials in Albany

Mayor McClelland and Police Commissioner Bingham filed general denials with Governor Hughes to charges by Rev. Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst of the Society for the Prevention of Crime. The accusations claim they allowed flagrant liquor tax violations in New York.

Albany N. Y McClelland Bingham New York Hughes Charles H. Parkhurst Society For the Preventiore of Crime

Rival conventions endorse Taft in Second District

In Serge Teon on March 23, Republicans in the Second Congressional District held rival conventions at the same hour. Both conventions endorsed Taft for President.

Serge Teon Taft

Marion Michel Ends Life After Landlady Dispute

Dayton Ohio March 23 Marion Michel 42 attempted to kill his landlady claiming she spread false reports. He drank carbolic acid and died. the landlady is expected to recover.

Dayton, D Marion Michel

Eczema Cure Claim Promotes Wintergreen Oil Remedy

An ad touts a wintergreen oil mix claimed to instantly relieve eczema itching and cure non hereditary skin conditions. It asserts the D D D Prescription cures every last inherited or non born eczema while promising immediate itch relief and urges readers to visit Dow's Drug Stores for the remedy and D D D Soap.

Dow

Officer Locked In Cries Loud For Ad

Detective Dick Reed became a prisoner in a storeroom at City Hall after a door lock failed. Trapped for a time he signaled for help through a courtyard window, attracting boys who alerted the janitor to free him.

Dick Reed Police Headquarters City Hall

Elks Pool Tournament Honors Reported in Cincinnati Lodge

Dr. O. F. Hussey and James Kumper won the lodge pool tournament of the Cincinnati Elks last night. Charles Richardson received the booby prize, a cut glass dish. 8. F. Tibball of Middletown Ohio, the District Deputy, will preside at the annual election Friday night.

O. F. Hussey James Kumper Cincinnati Lodge of Elks Charles Richardson F. Tibball Middletown

River Departures and Ohio River Readings

The River section reports daily departures from Cincinnati port with ships bound for Pomeroy Maysville Madison and Louisville. It notes the Ohio River at Cincinnati rising to 48 feet 3 inches yesterday and forecast to near 49.5 feet Tuesday before falling. It lists boats due today and details river gauges project to install an automatic record gauge at the Cincinnati pier for flood monitoring.

Ohio Cincinnati

News From Other Ports and River Conditions Report

River readings across ports show varying levels with arrivals at Pittsburg Wheeling Madison Louisville Ans ville CATHO and others. Vessels Barrett Harvester Summers and John Summers noted arrivals or departures with times. River heights range from 10.8 to 43.8 feet with rising or falling trends and mild to pleasant weather in several towns.

Pittsburg Eas Island Wheeling Madison Louisville Ansville Catho Barrett Lower Mississippi Harvester Memphis John

Steamboat Line Ad Promises Sailings on Upper Ohio

The notice advertises the Queen City packet service on the Upper Ohio from Pittsburgh to Pomeroy and Wheeling with a wharfboat at Broadway foot. Contact BR.MA Agent at 204 Public Landing for schedules and tickets, following Saturday March 28.

Queen City Broadway Public Landing Tel Seana

Steamer Greenwood Plans to Pomeroy Calls Today

The Greene Line wharfboat will operate from Sycamore at 5 p.m. today with a run to Pomeroy. Contact M. 1457 for details.

Greenwood Pomeroy Greene Line Sycamore

Steamer Courier Schedules for Maysville and Louisville

The notice lists steamer departures from Line wharfboat and foot Sycamore for Maysville and intermediate points today at 1 pm. It also notes daily departures from foot Main at 6 pm, and 9 am on Sundays, with freight service on the Kentucky River and a telegraph contact.

Maysville Sycamore Louisville Ohio

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