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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
5
A married woman hosts a five cent ante poker game with her husband and two guests. She learns the rules, bluffing, and hands as the men explain, then wins the pot with four queens after a tense hour of play. The trio plans to report the house to police for gambling.
Rumors spread that the Cincinnati Richmond and Muncie line may establish shops along its routes. No official confirmation yet from railroad officials.
The promoter of Beyond pardon staged a gown display on stage after shows to advertise Lavinia Shannon. The tactic drew ire from those who value her refined taste and audiences who felt the scene was in poor taste. The piece reviews Ben Hur and current touring acts, noting mixed reception and theatre crowd attitudes.
Fred Hellen and Mollie Fuller headline the Grand vaudeville next week with a new farce Election bets by George Cohn. Also on the bill are the Macart sisters from Europe with a praised acrobatic act. Other acts include Warren and Blanchard, Bonnie Thornton, Crane brothers and Belmont, Mile Latina, and Joe Flynn.
A vaudeville favorite, Hilda Thomas, will headline The Fisherman’s Daughter at Park for the last three days of the week. The play features a cast of specialists including Eddie Weston John McMahon Ada Henry Marlo Dunham and William Sellery, with Miss Thomas delivering a standout performance.
The first three days at the Park will be devoted to a hot old time made over and brightened with new acenic effects novelties and fun for visitors.
Harry W. Williams' imperial burlesque company performs at the Empire all next week with a blend of burlesque and vaudeville. Adams and Keily lead the alio troupe in a Irish and Dutch comedy, Cliff Gordon offers a monologue, and comedians James F. Leonard Ford West and E. Perry perform while Grace Forest Burkes heads the female ensemble.
Stage notes describe Julia Marlowe’s new war drama with a Confederate lead. The third act reportedly thickens the plot and nearly curdles tension while a prior scene recalls Barbara Fritchie as a Union play. The excerpt hints at dramatic contrasts in stance and staging.
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