Shenandoah Melodrama Dominates Court House Stage
Crowded houses witness Wal dron and Talbott company in Shenandoah second week. Otto Gresham leads a lively prosecution against Dickson Talbott with John B. Klam as heavy, while Dr Stillson adds dramatic quizzes with skulls. Sideshows include Hopkins Hawkins and Elam Winters stars in this brisk, satirical courtroom melodrama at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
Waldron
Dickson & Talbott Et. al
Court House
Judge Howe
Otto Gresham
Joseph B. Kealing
Martin B. Hugg
Bennett-Moulton
Hugg
Jim
John B. Klam
Edwin Forrest
Elam
Wood
Ford Winter
Ross Hawkine
Winters
Mr. Hawkins
Edwin Booth
Casey
Mrs. Hardy
Mr. Metcalf
Dickson & Talbott
Stillson
Booth
Hamiet
Yorick
Dr. Stillson
Penaman
Baron Hartfeld
Dickson-Tal- Waldron
Ross Hawkins
Mr. Waldron
Barnum
Messrs
Dickson
Jim the Penman at the Grand in the best class of its season
The Jim the penman troupe at the Grand draws a large audience with Ellie Wilton delivering a standout silent performance in a long pantomime. N S Wood also captivates despite eccentric support, with elaborate scenery including St Patrick’s Cathedral and a hospital ward scene. The production’s charm lies in unanswered questions and dramatic deaths shaping the plot.
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Jim, the Penman
Ellie Wilton
Wilton
Wood
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
Brotherhood drama stirs baseball amid talks of league changes
Gus Schmelz comments on a possible June 1 outlook for the brotherhood. Tip ONeill may shift to Cleveland players’ team, while Geo Hedgeman is signed as amateur catcher by a Boston league club. Mailway stayed away from Philadelphia league plans causing surprise. Al Johnson doubts Cleveland league team will start business. The New York World warns moguls will push money and misrepresentation in coming weeks. If clubs stay as is, at least three may collapse within two months.
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Gus. Schmelz
Brotherhood
Tip” O'Neill
Cleveland
Geo. E. Hedgeman
Mailway
al Johnson
Spalding
George
League
Johnson
McKean
New York World
John B. Day
New York
A. Gordon
Game Club
Cincinnat
Grand Hotel
Indianapolis
Brush
Boston
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Buck Ewing
West
Ewing
New York Players’ Club
New Wednesday Morning
Day
Mr. Day
Mr. Gordon
Brash
Weert Warblers For Sale At Svehrader’s Shop
A shipment of high quality German canaries arrives at Svehrader’s located at 74 East Washington Street and is now available for purchase. The store invites bird enthusiasts to view the selection and choose from a range of Weert Warblers and other canaries.
Civil Service Commission Faces Investigation In Washington
The Civil Service Commission scrutiny begins Wednesday over charges from Editor Hatton and others alleging party influence and law breaches. Witnesses include Ly man, Doyle, ex-Commissioner Edgerton, and several treasury and railroad office staff, plus Emily Dabney and Ivy civil service institute proprietor S W Flynn. The committee vows prompt action on any discrimination in government promotions or appointments. Roosevelt remains unlikely to be guilty of the alleged offense.
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Civil Services Commissioners
Washington
Spl
Civil Service Commission
Hatton
Theodore Roosevelt
Gilded Young Reformer
New York
Doyle
Commission
A. P. Edgerton
W. ¥. Vickery
Guarantee
G.H. Paul
Milwaukee
Wilson Sturgis
Montgomery Cummings
Amos M. Judson
E. B. Nixon
Treasury Department
F. E. Stevens
Railroads
Emily M. Dabney
S. W. Flynn
Ivy Civil Service Institute
House
Roosevelt
Widows and Maids Clash Over Marriage Rights in City Letter
A peculiar letter to Mayor Noonan from eight unmarried widowed-averse locals requests that widows be barred from marrying young men until “maids are provided for,” or fined for invading their liberties. The mayor dismissed names, promising maids must endure. Separate items report interracial marriage case, a divorce denial, and minor city notices.
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Sv. Louis
Noonan
Dempsey Wins Middleweight Title Bout in San Francisco
In San Francisco 24,000 watched Jack Dempsey defeat Filly McCarthy for the United States middleweight championship amid a $1,800 purse. Dempsey dominated with aggressive tactics, despite weight limits and a late rally by McCarthy, who threw in the sponge after a flurry of blows.
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San Francisco
California Athletic Club
Jack Dempsey
McCarthy
Marquis of Queensberry
Groves
Dempsey
Neptune Gardens
Alameda
Denny Kebber
Danny Costigan
Harbor View
Club
Golden Gate Park
Mike McCarthy
Austin Gibbone
George LeBlanchy
Jim Fell
Jack McAuliffe
Mike Carley
Jimmy Carroll
Fulda
Denny Kelcher
Boston
Paddy Gorman
Hiram Cook
Stort McCarthy
Murphy
Weir
Billy
Kelliber
Local Art Exhibit Mixed Quality at Lieber's Gallery
Local artists and outsiders display works this week at Lieber's art gallery. Criticism notes poor lighting and mixed results from still life chrysanthemum studies by Mrs. Ferry and drapery by Miss Henrioke, with favorable pieces by Gruelle, Cora Campbell, Will Forsythe, Emma King, and Lillis Garrettson. Chinese decorations by Miss Ross, Mrs. Ferry, and Mrs. Coffin also shown.
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Lieber
Ferry
Henarioke
Steale
Lemoka Fe
Gruelle
Cora Campbell
Danville
Marblehead
Salem
Mass
Will Forsythe
Rider Hagegard
Emma King
Harry Williamson
Lillis Garrettson
Steele
Department of Art
Miss Lyon
Ross
Coffin
China
Perjury Charge Involving Kanka Kee Saloon Gambling Case
Cesare Stephani who runs the Kanka kee saloons faced police court on a charge of allowing gambling last Sunday. The case centers on a railroader with no money who allegedly bet for drinks in the saloon owned by Louisa Tombalina, with witnesses claiming eight patrons were present. Judge Sullivan continued the matter to collect more witnesses and pursue perjury allegations.
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Cesare Stephani
Kankakee
Stephani
Louisa Tombalina
Ol B. Washington Sr
George Stout
Shea
Stout
Sullivan
Sam Belt charged with attempted murder of Mrs Randall
Samuel Belt, son-in-law of Edward Randall, faced a justice court in LExAnon Indiana after a warrant for attempted assassination of Mrs Randall. A mob gathered as Belt was brought to court and the doctor failed to remove the bullet from Mrs Randall’s eye area. Mrs Randall remained alive mid day. An Indianapolis concert effort aims to stage ten free Arbuckle series concerts at Tomlingen hall to raise funds without entrance fees. The list of artists includes Mr and Mrs L L Langell and others. Separately, Russian seal islands renewal was confirmed for Alaska Commercial Co of San Francisco, signaling possible US follow suit. Chicago reports Cronin suspect arrest public interest muted. jury bribery cases rise in prominence. In Willameton, newsboys plan a mass meeting to protest Sunday street-peddling restrictions.
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Bam Belt
Lexanon
Ind
Samuel Belt
Edward Randall
Mra. Randall
Belt
Johnson
Johnson’s Court
Indianapolis
Tomlingen Hall
Arbuckle
B. M. Arbuckle
Washington St
Commercial Club
Board of Trade
Duncan
Ben Solomon
Geo. Shaffer
Royal Glass Company
Portland
Charley Young
Elia B. Jerusalem
Robert B. Jerusalem
Gov. Hovey
Daniel B. Jones
Alabama
State Printing Board
Senate Journal
G. Delaware St
Madison-ara
Columbia Hall
Delaware
McCarty-sts
Y. M
Meridian St
Brush Electric Light Company
Union Railway Company
Brush
Michener
Washington
Henry Jameson
New York
Julia Seigfried
Mra
Jennie Kane
Electric Medical College
Hubbard Block
Virginia and
Fletcher
Huron St
Engine House
Virginia Ave
Order
Tomlinson Hall
John Bussey
Fifth St
Norris’ Shoe
James Buckley
George B. Hall
Milton Hyatt
Luther Dawson
Guy Mannering
Daisy Lemon
Miss Burns
Jacob W. Smith
Baker & Randolph
J. W. Gedam
W. B.H. McCurdy
Tanner
Sergt
Willie McKinney
James Gordon
James
Paul Revere
Pennsylvania-et
Willie
B. H
Three Castaways Rescued After Four Years on Desolate Island
The Zealandia reports three castaways rescued from the uninhabited island of Alessandro after nearly four years. In 1685 a Japanese crewman was blown ashore there, leaving four passengers to survive by fishing with improvised hooks from a hairpin and watch works.
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San Francisco
Zealandis
San Alessandro
Sugaru Straits
Alessandro
Thrifty Smith mystery spurs large financial probe in Louisiana
Narcunz Mississippi to Elmly Louisiana more than forty thousand dollars missing. H. K. H. Smith, Corbin banking agent, vanished after operating a large Hantation store. Investigation traces loss of 40 000 to 50 000 with Smith rumored to have gone to Pittsburgh.
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Smith
Narcunz, Miss
H. K. H. Smith
Corbin Banking Company of
New York
Elmly
Louisiana
Day and Brush discuss eight club circuit in baseball talks
New York club president Day visit to Cincinnati and Indianapolis centers on forming an eight city league to rival the Brotherhood. Day says he aims to secure Indianapolis and balance competition while Brush remains noncommittal and silent on any sale.
Constitutional Eight Hour Law Draws Attorney General Opinion
Indiana Attorney General Michener says the eight hour law is constitutional within the legislature's broad powers and police powers to promote public welfare. The piece also notes rising bicycle interest among women in Indianapolis and upcoming state prohibition convention details. Additional local items include phosphate land grabs and a fatal shooting in Florence, with further notes on investigations and major insurers represented in Madison.
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Michener
Hovey
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Splan
Seck
United States
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Fred Erb
Lafayette
Bask
Erb
Beck
Jim the Penman
Atlanta
Zips
Wm. Williams
Williams
Columbia St
Wiliams
Ang
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Henry J
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Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Sarah J. Prothero
Salt Lake
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Zane
Utica
William Emerick
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Emerick
Eggenepeiler
Canell Beer
Plainfield
N. Jay
Dover
Del
Farmers’ County Organization of
Kent County
Elcott
Heramipie Thienbault
Silcott
Joseph Weerhead
Joseph Biggar
Howe Trater
Parnell
AIS
Mister McCarthy
Indiana
Pesth
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Saat
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France
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Beggs & Cobb
England
Earl of Danraven
Lord Randolph Churchill
Gladstone
International Typographical Union
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Frank I. Grabbe
Tomlin
C. H. Stivere
Burford’s
Ed Perking
the News
John Sexton
the Sentinel
Lew Wallace
P. Happaport
McCullough
Lous Burgheim Co
W. Wash. Bates
Beahring Sea
Alaska Commercial Company
Chicaco
Cronin
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Washincron
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Hoosiers
President Day
Sun
Constitutional
Owever
Hearney
Geo. W. Bain
Kentucky
America
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Pence
O'Neill
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Florence
Joname
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