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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
7
Clyde Fitch's Girls at the Lyric draws attention as artful acting and stage craft. The Sign of the Cross at the Olympic by Forepaugh Stock Company promises a grand production with elaborate scenery and moral themes drawing wide audiences and endorsement from clergy.
Seats and boxes for William Collier's engagement at the Grand will go on sale tomorrow morning. The Patriot, a bright breezy comedy, showcases Collier's humor and versatile stage craft with a frontier garb, aristocratic contrast, and audience-pleasing effects. Charles Frohman backs the production for artistic appeal.
Ethel Barrymore will be the guest of the Woman's Club in the Mercantile Building tomorrow afternoon. She will meet a large cross section of Cincinnati's clubwomen, but she will not give an address. The event is planned strictly as a women’s affair with festive decoration and social activity.
A new member joins the Forepaugh Stock Company and will debut at the Olympic next week in The Sign of the Cross. Spiro previously played the leading juvenile role in David Belasco's Darling of the Gods last season and comes highly recommended.
Fore- Ppaugh Stock Company presents The Three of Us at the Olympic with a midweek matinee. The production and performances have delighted large audiences across all showings.
Advance seats for Clyde Fitch's Girls go on sale at the Lyric box office tomorrow at 9 am. The Shuberts bring Cincinnati the original New York production that ran 225 nights at Daly's Theater and is leaving only due to lease expiration and renewal impossibility.
The popular priced performance of Lew Fields and The Girl Behind the Counter is set for this afternoon. Last night’s advance sales produced a capacity house. The only other matinee is scheduled for Saturday.
Musical comedy star Corinne headlines the Broadway cast of Lola From Berlin in the Liberty Theater production praised by the press. The touring show will reuse original paraphernalia and feature a chorus of beautiful girls, with Corinne noted as one of the few child stars who matured into adult success.
There is no matinee at the Grand today as Miss Barrymore concentrates on other matters this week. Saturday matinees remain anticipated with high attendance and a fashionable crush of carriages and autos. Barrymore stars in Lady Frederick, drawing large clientele.
Collier receives letters from aspiring stage hopefuls, including a Washington reader seeking stage entrance. The letter praises imitation talent and comic singing and asks how to break into acting with patient training.
A byline praising Pearl Lund at Universal Department Store and Lew Fields in the Lyric production Girl Behind the Counter. The review lauds Fields performance as the best of his career and commends Connie Ediss and the large cast for their engaging, sumptuous staging and music.
The moving pictures left the Auditorium Sunday to allow a major vaudeville company under G. W. Englebreth to perform. With 10 and 20 cent top prices, the nine act program has been a success.
Miss Ida Adair delivers a charming performance as Rhy McChesney in Rachel Crothers West set comedy The Three of Us. The Forepaugh players present this week's most successful offering, capturing light life and warm humor on stage.
Manila reports a broad typhoon from September 23 to 27 causing extensive damage across Luzon. The Stosenburg artillery barracks and cavalry stables were destroyed with a total post loss estimated at 26 000 dollars. vessels Lucia and Soledad wrecked near Mindoro with many perishing, Captain J Heinschein and nine Lucia crew drowned.
In Covington and Newport Republicans accuse Democratic council members of using the office for political ambition. They cite a March resolution asking about city deposits and bids, Percival’s reply, and a 1 percent bank deposit award. The platform now pledges city improvements, sewer work, and a new firehouse. A Republican mayor backed actions on grade crossings and a L&N viaduct proposal, advocating rejection of the railroad’s offer.
Philadelphia marked Founders Week with the 225th anniversary of the 33 Germans from the Lower Rhine who founded the first permanent German settlement in the United States at Germantown. Municipal Day followed with a police firemen and letter carriers parade.
At Independence meeting the Kenton County Fiscal Court voted Republican for the first time in years after appointing P. H. Shearer as Erlanger District Magistrate. The court elected district physicians Drs. R. Lee Bird Lee Strouse R. H. Herndon Charles M. Petty and Charles Wolf and chose Dr. H. C. White for the County Infirmary.
A circuit court order by Judge Yungblut directs the sale of the Blue Grass Inn at public auction by Master Commissioner Anderson at the Newport Courthouse door on October 21. Plaintiff F. K. Ransom says T. N. Fordyce and Cornelius Burkhardt contracted with the late Anna Berry and her husband to build a suburban hotel for 20000 dollars, with 13400 to be paid in five years, but financial stringency left payments unpaid and contractors seek liens, prompting the receiver request.
Special detectives from Columbus sent by Wayne B Wheeler were mobbed in the Circleville Mayor's office during a hearing for three saloonists. Police rescued the detectives as the crowd surged. Ministers D H Jemison J B Comer and D S Tappan were among those leaving the trial and Jemison was knocked down.
Milton G. Cahill, 55, shot himself in his New York room after failing to find work. A note on his table explained his decision and included letters to relatives. One letter was addressed to his sister Mrs. H. S. Bennett of 240 Elm Street Oberlin Ohio.
Hamilton Ohio October 6 The city council enacted an ordinance requiring all dogs to be licensed by the city auditor or face impoundment and destruction. Unlicensed owners may be fined ten dollars. The measure introduces regulation of the long neglected dog nuisance.
Mr. and Mrs. George Korner of Oxford marked their golden wedding with more than one hundred relatives from across Ohio attending. They received many gifts.
Delhi town council passed its third reading and adopted an ordinance requiring the Cincinnati Lawrenceburg and Aurora Traction Company to vacate the streets it has right of way over. The measure takes effect after twenty days notice.
The present season, in its improved form, is certain to attract the same large and appreciative audiences. The article notes strong public reception and growing interest in performances through the season.
A grassfire near Covington threatens nearby property as it covers several acres on Devon Hill. Republican candidate John Russell Inglis circulated through Covington gathering voter sentiment for the Congressional race. Kenton County recorded 669 births in 1907–08, with underreporting suspected. The 13th anniversary of the William Riedlin Republican Club is set for Oct 24 in Pike Street’s Welling's Hall. Covington police warned a Mrs. Brown linked to United Christian Workers to stop street solicitation. In September Covington issued 133 marriage licenses, 96 deeds, and 118 mortgages. Trinity P. E. Church Vestry called Rev. James M. Magruder to fill a vacancy. his first sermon is planned. Prof A E Bollinger scheduled a musical program. Park Mutual Aid Society incorporators named Thomas Galloway, William F Cowan and Archie Woodyard. Henry Matthews, 76, Covington pioneer, died on East Second Street. Thomas Matthews, former Sixth District GOP candidate, is one of his sons. The Covington Fire Dept answered two alarms, one on Banklick Street for an A Williams shed ($25 loss) and another on Eighth Street by the Licking River for a burning dump. Mary Cook, 53, of Elsmere, robbed of $250 by an unknown man who struck her in her room last Monday. Burglars looted Fred Fischer’s DeCoursey Pike home, getting $80, a $175 watch, and other items, while the family slept.
Kenton Circuit Court action includes Trinity M E Church trustees suing Latonia and city officials to block a tax for Southern avenue cement walks. Other cases involve Erlanger Perpetual Building Association against Elizabeth Fortner for 433, Uriah Rudiell vs Sarah Hull for 50, and Bess Wall seeking divorce with alimony and child custody. Grand Jury impaneled later with eight drawn. Mary Guenther vs William Redback continued.
The record lists individuals with residence towns including Dayton Ohio Ft Thomas Kentucky Newport Kentucky and Westborough Ohio New Lexington Ohio. Ages vary with entries such as 36 22 28 and 34 among residents named William D Schriml Addie Lyman Archibald J Harris Helen Price Albert Richardson Fannie Eckie Frank H Sneed Alice Swanger and others.
Bellevue residents were informed of the death of Sergeant Howard Hare brother of Mrs George Trunnell city clerk. Hare had served in the United States army and was stationed in the Philippines. Also reported is Peter Chrischy of Van Voast Avenue Bellevue who sustained the loss of the thumb and two fingers of his left hand while hunting near Batavia Ohio yesterday.
A letter to the editor questions Joseph L Rhinock Democratic candidate for Congress over real estate taxes in Kenton County totaling 11 400 and a reported surplus of 106 000 suggesting hidden wealth from Latonig stock and a major stake in a Cincinnati trust and alleging ties to the theatrical trust and Standard Oil background. Rudolph Covington Ky October 3 1908.
A young man, Arthur Plumton, writes requesting an acting opening and training, mentioning his age height weight and work at a department store. Mr Collier replies there is no encouragement and warns his singing and imitations as handicaps, suggesting limited prospects beyond club settings.
A series of performances is arranged for next week through the New York office. Six shows are scheduled daily with a 2 15 PM matinee and an 8 15 PM evening performance.
Ethel Barrymore occupied a box at the Columbia yesterday afternoon and enjoyed George Ade's sketch The Mayor and the Manicure.
In the Clyde Fitch drama Girls the young women confront an intruder in a room. They drive him out through the window and onto an airshaft before he is sent to the next apartment using a mantel board as a makeshift bridge.
The Lid Lifters begin a week long run at the Standard, starting Sunday afternoon. The company has long been regarded as one of the best troupes performing at the venue.
The Angel and the Ox comes to the Lyceum next Sunday in a comedy of the Southwest praised for its simple tone and clean sentiment. The Candy Kid, a noted music drama, is also promised at Heuck's next week with Ray Raymond and the Bon-Ton Girls in leading roles and Wanda Ludlow featured among the company.
Elbert L. Morgan, cashier of the First National Bank of Friendly West Virginia, was arrested in Jersey City on a U S warrant charging willful misapplication of 5000 dollars belonging to the bank and deposited by the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad for West Virginia. He was arraigned before United States Commissioner Roe, failed to post 5000 bail, and was jailed awaiting extradition. He denied the charges.
Justice Wright extended to October 29 the time to take testimony in the contempt case involving Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and John Mitchell AFL officers. The Bucks Stove and Range Company of St. Louis requested the adjournment amid ongoing district court actions.
The Sam T. Jack show comes to People's next week with Miss Cora Livingston the world champion female wrestler as the star. A feature is an attempt by rival women to defeat Livingston, who is ready to meet any woman athlete. If Livingston fails to throw a challenger within fifteen minutes, the management offers a prize.
A civic reminder urges voters to register by tomorrow, stating participation is essential and that without registration, one cannot cast a ballot.
The Lexington Leader notes Congressman Joe Rhinock, rich from Standard Oil and racing interests, appealing to Sixth District farmers to unite against what he calls unholy capital combines. His brother is said to be retired on a Standard Oil pension.
Chicago October 6 no ruling was announced on the government petition for a rehearing of the appeal from the standard oil company of indiana verdict. Judges grosscup baker and seaman opened the October term of the united states circuit court of appeals.
Newport Belle vue and Dayton registration shows a big rise from last year with Republicans ahead in all wards. First Ward 594 Republicans 523 Democrats. Second Ward 382 R 474 D. Third Ward 575 R 475 D. Sixth Ward 713 R 553 D.
Grace M E Church in Newport cannot seat all visitors for the Sunday School Convention start tomorrow night. meetings move to nearby churches. The program opens with thanksgiving services led by George B Jennings in Grace M E Church followed by welcome address by Hal Weigele, Salem Sunday School superintendent. Speakers include J B Weaver of the State Sunday School Association, Houston Quinn, and L P Leavell.
The William O. Bradley Republican Club of Newport arranged a reception for U. S. Senator Bradley and a countywide Republican street parade. The program includes a Friday night address on October 16 and comprehensive preparations for the event.
Arthur Mueller Jr. of 105 Fourth Avenue Dayton Kentucky was found dead yesterday at the foot of O Fallon Avenue Belle Vue with a bullet wound in the right temple and a 38 caliber revolver nearby. Coroner Digby ruled death by his own action after testimony that the young man had spoken of suicide recently and left home Monday night.
County Clerk in Covington reports registration figures this fall show only slight increases over last year. Only city precincts reported so far with eleven of sixty three precincts accounted.
Isaac EB Guinn files for divorce from Stella Smith Guinn claiming abandonment. The will of Peter Hess, former Campbell County Treasurer, is offered for probate with estate to be split among his children. Two damage suits against Newport city seek 10350 and 720.93 for traffic injuries and a damaged car component.
Newport friends of Scott Shoe maker a Newport Post Office clerk learned he wed Mrs. Goldie Masters in Cincinnati several weeks ago. Samuel Biegle of Main street Dayton fell attempting to alight from a moving car, cutting his forehead. A blaze in a Fox car in South Newport drew a crowd late last night with only the car damaged.
In Fort Thomas the Highlands Democrats met to organize a Bryan and Kern Club and outline the fall campaign. Officers elected include President Webster Helm, Vice President and Treasurer Fred Miller, Secretary William Band, and Captain A. J. Price of the Second Infantry. Miss Helen Price is to be married today at her home by Chaplain Pruden of the regiment.
Gertrude and Josephine Heldeman convey 60 by 168 feet in Montague street to Ella Schilling. Lawrence and M O'Connor transfer 20 by 50 feet in Fifth street to Dowling.
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