Amusements. Counterfeiters target vaudeville acts abroad
European vaudeville shows counterfeiters preying on managers by billing imitator acts as America's Latest Feature. Martinnettle and Sylvester at the Grand are cited as victims, with reports of three lookalikes abroad. Real act considering foreign engagements to prove authenticity.
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America
Martinnettle
Sylvester
New York
Sylvesters
England
Continent
South Africa
His Honor the Barber Opens at Park Theater
A three act musical comedy presented by Smart Set opens with a matinee Thursday led by S. H. Dudley as Raspberry Snow a fortune seeking soldier. The action spans seven scenes from Wellington White race horse farm Alexandria Virginia to Washington DC and Mississippi with a final act recreating a clubhouse interior.
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Vithal
Park Theater
S. H. Dudley
Mr. Dudley
Raspberry Snow
Fortune
United States
Wellington White Race
Alexandria
Turnpike Road
White House
Washington, D. C
Mississippi
Applications for License Notice in Marion County 1910
Notices from multiple applicants in Center and surrounding wards of Indianapolis seeking March term 1910 licenses to sell intoxicating vinous malt and spirituous liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premises drinking privileges. Locations include 142 1/2 North Senate Avenue and 14 North Jersey Street among other described parcels.
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Center Township
Board of Commissioners
Marion County
Square & Said Room
Purt Street
Indianapolis
Oiana
East Street
James W. Murphy
Nereby
Senate Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Wright’s Sub
Drake’s Add
Irdianapolis
Indiana
Charles Cartwright
New Jersey Street
Uare No
Marioncoun
En Jeracy Street
Ward
Henry
Rickers
Indianapolia
Rron County
State of Indiana
Pimlico Track Show Delivers Fresh Laughter and Spark
At Pimlico race track a new production blends novelty, original songs, and impressive electrical effects with nonstop spontaneous fun. Didiley shines with spirited action, infectious music, and excruciating comedy. The touring company features a top dancing chorus, guided by Barton and Wiswell, two renowned New York managers.
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Pimlico
Didiley
America
Messrs. Barton and
Wiswell
New York
Honora Farce and Musical Sketch Shine at Colonial Theater
Francesca Redding leads Honora in a genuinely funny vaudeville farce at the Colonial Theater. Cain and Odom present a musical sketch with Miss Odom singing French character songs while Cain delivers fresh, humorous jokes.
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Heolonial
Honora
Francesca Redding
Miss Redding
Cain
Odom
Miss Odom
Mr. Cain
Burlesque Jungle Roosevelt Skit At Empire Theater
The Sam T. Jack show at the Empire offers a vivid African jungle setting with Roosevelt hunting a lion. Abe Leavitt closely impersonates Roosevelt in hunting attire while Eddie Barto plays Kermit Roosevelt. A staged chase ends comically when a servant accidentally causes the lion to die before a shot.
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Impire
the Empire
Sam T. Jack
Roosevelt
Abe Leavitt
Kermit Roosevelt
Eddie Barto
Sunday School League Basketball Victories and Forfeit Games
In the Marion County Sunday School Basketball League Central M . Quietet defeated First Baptist. Central Christian boys beat East Tenths. Capitol Avenue B M. E. forfeited to Trinity Gam t. Paul won from East Washington.
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Marion County
Central M. 5
Quitet
First Baptist
Central Christian Boys
Capitol Avenue BM. E
Trinity Gam T
Paul
East Washington
Indiana and nearby towns brief round
Indiana notes report Mrs Maud Winona Donnell Howard widow of Dr Noble P Howard of Greenfield benefited 323000 from a multistate settlement pending in court. The Howard children received 10000 in life insurance. Fort Wayne banks cut savings rates from 4 to 3 percent and trust companies align. New Albany indites Pearl Armstrong for poisoning husband with trial set March 16. Vincennes Catherine Brady 74 fatally injured stepping before a moving train. Greensburg Decatur County Fair elected officers. Bushville Joseph Johnson duo return from Jacksonville wreck with fatalities and injuries. Warsaw C J Stout clerk of Kosciusko county marries Ethel Dickey using his own license.
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Rushville
Maud Winona Donnell Howard
Noble P. Howard
Greenfield
Howard
Indianapolis
Smith Named Referee for Nelson Wolgast Fight
Eddie Smith of Oakland was chosen to referee the Battling Nelson versus Ad Wolgast match held February 2. Wolgast’s manager Sid Hester, promoter of the fight, and Nelson settled on Smith after a brief meeting.
Knapp blind tiger case could decide liquor sales in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne faces a key test in a restaurant and hotel dispute over liquor sales with meals. The Knapp case asks whether a waiter in a grill room acts for the guest or the house, affecting the legality of drinks served with meals. Prosecution argues the waiter is the house agent, while Knapp contends the guest is served directly. The ruling could reshape the local cafe and hotel industry and enforce the blind vigor laws.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
Knapp
Blind Tiger
Thomas
Polo Grounds to Host Summer Open Air Entertainments
John T. Slush, president of the New York Baseball club, announces Polo grounds will host open-air entertainments this summer when the Giants are away and each evening during the season. Plans include vaudeville a hippodrome band and orchestral concerts in addition to moving pictures.
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Polo Grounds
New York
John T. Slush
New York Baseball Club
Giants
Stiletto attack ends with police rescue in Chicago
Chicago February 9 The life of Michael Vescio, believed targeted by a secret society, was saved by a brave policeman after a West Side saloon shooting. Vescio was shot in the head and men Bernardo and Pietro Perri fought with officers before arrest. The wounded man was hospitalized and not expected to recover.
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West Side
Bernardo
Pietro Perri
Vescio
Waterbury Sentenced to 18 Months for Fraudulent Promises
Jules M. Waterbury, recently convicted of obtaining money by false pretenses from congressmen by promising to publish flat notes, was sentenced to 18 months in the federal prison at Atlanta after his motion for a new trial was denied. He had been out on $9,000 bail during the proceedings.
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Ment
Ing
Atlanta
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription for women’s health
A historical advertisement touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as the sole remedy for weaknesses and irregularities of the womanly organism. It claims no alcohol, lists ingredients openly, offers free medical advice from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo, and promotes accompanying Pleasant Pellets as a gentle laxative.
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R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
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Peoria
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Broadway
11Th
New York City
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Marion County Asylum For Poor
Auditor of
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WM. H. Roberts
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DARK
S. H. Dudley and
the Smart Set
New Albany
Pearl Armstrong
George Armstrong
Vincennes
Catherine Brady
Greensburg
Decatur County Fair Association
Henry Bonner
C. J. Loyd
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L. D. Braden
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Orlando Lee
Bushville
Joseph Johnson
Jacksonville
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Florida East Coast Railroad
Johnson
Warsaw
C. J. Stout
Koneiusko County
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Heppy
Fido
Chicago
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Jules
M. Waterbury
Dr. Pierce
Ists
R. B. Kramer
Kramer
Horsle Hernan European
Baltimore
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Ilinois St
Mortrase State Life Insurance Co
Pocahontas Mine
Woodruff
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