Musical Gossip and Opera Notes of 1910s Era
A compact survey of singers and composers including Sophie Braslau with a Matropolian Opera breakthrough, Miss Brash replacing Alice Gentle in four days, and remarks on Galli-Curci and Bartolini. It recounts Debussy’s irritation at others playing his music, John McCormick’s Hippodrome performance, and vivid opinions from theatergoers about performances and personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Braslau
Mouse In
Nhanevwda Cadman
Miss Brash
Alice Gentle
Galliard
Bachster
Mattie
Bartolini
Victor Pocard
Geraldine Warrar
Jotn McCormick
Cleveland
Mearns
Vietor
Vivan Williama
Cynikerous
Lexleton Theatre
eill-Curci
Dinorah
Germany
Beethoven
Vienna
Brahms
Meyerbeer
Offen- Oh
Click
Paris
Hamiel
London
Wanner
Berth
Franer
Vernon Castle tribute and a rising young singer highlighted
The piece mourns Vernon Castle, notes his influence on dance through Victrola lessons, and recalls his death in France. It also profiles a young singer, Miss Tizenbeth JMscher, praising her voice and early promise seen at local recitals and urging Wayne to watch her budding career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bort
Ringo
Tork Wayne
Sliger
Attecessen
Anrely
Ming Wacheria
Doc" Tinicer
World’s Greatest Red Cross Program At Metropolitan Opera
A May 27 concert at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City proceeds to the Red Cross. World renowned artists donated services and waivers, with net receipts listed from various performers including Alda, Didur, Gabrilowitsch, and several others. A separate help-wanted notice seeks a steady delivery department helper at Rurode Dry Goods Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolitan Opera
Hawke
New York City
Red Cros
Mmeg
Alda
Dimashu
Mite
Minca
Muzlo
Min. Amato
Sauer
Frown
Curiae
Didur
Mardones
Rothter
Teattt
Rurode Dry Goods Co
Further Restriction on Brewing of Beer in Washington
The Fuel Administration announced a new limit on beer brewing as a voluntary agreement with brewery interests. A 10 percent reduction in brewing went into effect, aiming to save coal for the year. Officials expect further savings but stress the need for cooperation. Weil Bros. & Co. advertises as wool distributors for the U.S. government and invites farmers to bring wool for government prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dune i
Fuel Administration
Wrehington
U. S
Weil Bros. & Co
E. Columbia
Frankfort Industries Closed After City Power Plant Accident
Frackfort Indiana reports a partial collapse at the city electric light plant after workers removed a foundation to add machinery. The incident halted war work facilities and even the Chevrolet railroad shop, which depended on city power. Repairs began at once with power expected to resume by morning. A for sale notice for a Pearl Job Press appears in the same brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prankfort
Ind
Nastioshers
Seman
City Electric Light Plant
Eal
Efiy
Seeing Fort Wayne Trip an Eye-Opener
Visitors to Fort Wayne next Wednesday receive a free twenty five mile guided ride via Hokats. The tour starts 1 PM from the courthouse, tracing Calhoun Street through lawns, parks, factories and memorials, with a map highlighting historic spots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Toewit
Ikea
Courthouse
Calhoun Street
Columbia
Clinton
Montgomery
Lakeside
Kensington Park
Forest Mil
Wack Forest Park Boulevard
State Boulevard
Joe Boulevard
Tennessee Avenue Bridge
Lawton Park
Brook View
Plan reception for American Labor Mission comes to New York
New York June 1 The American alliance for labor antidemocracy announced a public reception in honor of the American Labor Mission to Ting Tind and Kranee to be held at St Paul June 12 during the American Federation of Labor sessions. Addresses will be made by Governor Burnaulat of Minnesota Samuel Gompers and mission members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Alliance For Labor
St] Paul
Burnaulat
Minnesota
Samuel Gompera
Mepethehaie
Federal Reserve Report Shows Reserves Nearly Two Billion
The Federal Reserve Board weekly report lists total reserves near two billion dollars for the period. It notes $1,175,000,000 in reserves with about $101,800,000 in gold, and a discount window balance of roughly $897,857,000 for the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Reserve Board
Community Singing Led by Canadians
A World War I era community singing event featured a Canadian quartet under Corporal Maitland Corporal Ilea and Privates Rich red4ind Campbell with Corporal Murdock and Hogler Chagiat. They entertained a crowded audience with tenor and bass numbers and patriotic selections praising the American Red Cross and its war relief work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Denapuer
Aorerint Maitland
Ilea
Richred4ind Campbell
Murdock
Hogler Chagiat
Aret
Doo
Tinker
Honnie Doo
Wee
Valer
Mead
Campbell
French Troops Hold Ground Against Larger German Force
Reports from the front nightfall indicate French troops mounted strong defense against heavy German attacks. Allied forces inflicted heavy losses on the enemy while pressing ground only where outnumbered by the opposing force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neo
Americans Hold Cantigny as German Attacks Fail
American forces report continued quiet at Cantigny after several German repulses. General Pershing issued a war department communique noting the day’s quiet on all American-occupied fronts and reporting no further enemy aircraft sightings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cantirny
Pershing
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hallet & Davie
Kroeger
Harvard
Pers
Vernon Castle
Mary
Beltieh Mlyleg Corps
Meuil
Denis
Nana
France
Lave Beem
Castle
Hare
James B. Stevens
Alan
Calhoun
Wolf & Dessauer
Frankfort Industries
Pearl Job Press
Journal-Gazette
Packard
Packard Music House
Calhoun ST
Fort Wayne, Ind
U. 8
Bergrad Mamiiarg
Plenand
Var
Leah Cohen Malay
Srewding
Victor Records
Victor
Calhoun, FT
Wayne, Ind
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