Vaudeville and Burlesque Stars Shine in Indy Showings
The at age theater presents a varied program with Lewis leading the comedy in Fun at the Seashore and The Hebrew King while Won at the Wire debuts in Indianapolis. Supporting acts include Maude Billiott, Louise Grandy, Minnie Granville, Eddie Mack, Whitnred Stewart, the Mason sisters, McFarland and Murray, and the Shrodes. The Runaway Girls company offers The Sultan's Dilemma with the Borw ery Boys Quartet, Cartoonist Hert Wiggin, and the Ramsey sisters. John L. Sullivan appears in monologue and a three round bout with Kid Cutler, drawing ovations.
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Age Theater
Lewis
Indianapolis
Miss Maude B
Biliiott
Louise Grandy
Minnie Granville
Eddie Mack
Mack
Whnifred Stewart
Mason Sisters
McFarland and Murray
Charles
Alice Shrodes
Runaway Girls
Clark’s
Alo
Hert
Wisegin
Ramsey Sisters
Borwery Boys
John L. Sullivan
Kid Cutler
Vaudeville and Play Coasts Highlight City Theaters
The city program showcases Boston Fadettes and Little Hip, New York Town, Beauty Doctor, and Burlesquers in daily afternoon and evening shows at multiple houses. The Virginian with Dustin Farnum draws praise at English’s. Park hosts Lovers and Lunatics with Joe Norris as Ikey Rosenstein and Running for Governor starring Robert Downing. Grand presents McMahon’s Minstrel Maids and Watermelon Girls next week, followed by Kellar and Valadon at the Park in a later run.
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GRAND
Boston
PARK
New York
Beauty Doctor
Empire
W. B. Watson
Sam Devere
Gayety
Manchester
Vanity Fair
Clark
Runaway Girls
West
The
Virginian
Chary
Dustin
Farnum
Mr. Farnum
Honey Wiggin
Frank Weil
Tim McMahon
McMahon
Chappelle Sisters
Philadelphia
Hazel Deane Spellman
N. Meridianst
Thomas Russell Cooke
Fort Wayne
Martha Dielmeier
Cincinnati
Marie Junagelaus
Eleanor Posey
Stella Allig
Lalley
Michigan City
Wilbur Dark
Jay Dill
Herbert Waber
William H. Morrison
Herry Wilson
Chicago
George Brehm
Robert Tyndall
Orce Farnes
Indianapolis
Walter Jones
Mafel Kite
LE Brun Grand Opera
James Thornton
Toe, Grand
Trusts Raise Gas Prices Threaten Poor Men
Quote from Harry Bewley at the Park theater condemns the war trust for inflating gas costs. He argues the prices make living unaffordable and even death financially prohibitive, highlighting hardship caused by high living costs.
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Harry Bewley
the Park Theater
Beauty Doctor shines despite rough start at Park Theatre
The Beauty Doctor opened at Park theater on a night of bad weather with late arrival of the troupe and minimal set dressing. The burlesque musical comedy delivered laughs from Will Philbrick and a strong chorus led by Henrietta Tedro and others as the company adapted, with performances continuing through the week before Lovers and Lunatics and Robert Downing’s Running for Governor debut next week.
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Park Theater
Will Philbrick
Paper and Envelopes Stay Put, Empire Mayor Says
City official Andy Lewis notes that everything in the area will relocate except the paper and envelopes, describing the Empire as a fixed stationery hub amid urban change. Local residents weigh the impact on printing and mailing services.
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Andy Lewis
the Empire
Empire Show Reunites Lewin with Dope Fiend Sketch
Andy Lewin, famed character actor and comedian, returned Thursday with Sam Devere's company in a revived sketch where he plays the dope fiend and the Queen of Bavaria recites remarkable lines while under the influence.
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the Empire
Andy Lewin
Comedigg
Bavaria
Sam Devere
Wabash & del
Empire Theater
Tocsier
Andy Lewis
Broiler
Jolly Grass Widows
Social roundup of Mrs Wrights visit and local gatherings
Mrs Anna Wright and children returned from Anderson after visiting the Beynheimer and Small families. Kokomo guests, Miss Nellie Fowler, Miss Tosele Sturgis from Greensburg, and many others attended card parties, dances, and theater events. Notable arrangements honored Miss Elizabeth Everitt with guests from Michigan and Illinois, including elaborate decor and matinee parties.
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Anna Wright
Anderson
Spencer Beynheimer
Elizabeth Everitt
N. Meridian Sr
Miss Daley
Michigan
Reber
Chicago
Miss Everitt
J. A. Everitt
Jennie Line
Philadelmaia
Genevieve Maine
Irene Goebel
Ada Curry
Marie Wilson
Spohr
Kalamazoo
Mich
John Oxenford
Nellie Tiedenann
Goshen
Ind
Jess and
Helen Cross
Irvington
Arthur Curry
Miss Reber
Daley
Lady Colin Campbell Praises Women Athletes In Outdoor Sports
Lady Colin Campbell argues athletics improve women by building health and character. She endorses fencing swimming cycling as suited activities and cautions against rough games like football and overindulgence while praising independence gained from sport.
Hoosiers Seek Federal Posts in Oklahoma
Former Indiana residents John H. Burford of Crawfordsville and Charles Watson of Winchester seek federal positions in Oklahoma. Burford aims to become a district judge while Watson runs for clerk of the United States court, as reported from Washington on January 4.
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Sun
Washington
Oklahoma
John H. Burford
Crawfordsville
Charles Watson
Winchester
United States Court
Delegates Named to Promote Commerce Abroad
President Franklin Vonnegut of the Commercial club appoints delegates to a Washington DC convention to expand American commerce in foreign markets. The appointees are C. C. Hanch N. A. Gladding R. M. Coffin John M. Bhaw and D. M. Parry.
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Commercial Club
Washington, D. C
C. C. Hanch
N. A. Gladding
R. M. Coffin
John M. Bhaw
D. M. Parry
Mannish fashion and gender roles per Lady Campbell
Lady Colin Campbell argues against women adopting masculine style, comparing such trends to a passing fad. She rejects both women acting like men and men imitating women, saying both have no place in creation, while noting that mannish women are less common than before.
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Napoleon
Colin Campbell
Great Poultry Show Opens at Seventh Regiment Armory
The National Fanciers' and Breeders' association annual exhibition will run January 23 to 30 at the Seventh Regiment armory Chicago. More than 10,000 dollars in prizes await exhibitors of chickens ducks geese turkeys and pigeons. It is the third largest show in the country with entries from across the middle west.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Chicago
National Fanciers’ and Breeders’ Association
Seventh Regiment Armory
Tattersalls
Middle West
Death at Quincy House Banquet Stuns Everett Mayor
John B. Henderson former mayor of Everett died at a banquet in Boston after suffering apoplexy. He had served as mayor in 1837 and collapsed at the Quincy House during the event. News from Scrippa McHae Press Association notes the sudden death occurred last night.
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Scrippa-McHae Press Association
Boston
Mass
Quincy House
John B. Henderson
Everett
Butter Man Pled Guilty Fined in Revenue Case
Evansville man James L Angles was fined five dollars and costs for selling oleomargarine as country butter in violation of revenue laws. He failed to pay timely, was brought in by Deputy Marshal, and settled with added costs. He presented photos of a delivery bicycle setup to prove business size and to justify the claim of selling butter and eggs under the banner Choice country butter and eggs Nuff Ced.
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Johann
Evansville
Immigrants Arriving at New York Harbor in 1906
New York reports 1,198,484 arrivals from foreign ports in 1906. Of these 119,231 were first cabin, 123d second cabin, and 544,917 steerage passengers. Aliens numbered 134,988 cabin and 920,88 steerage, totaling 1,065,931 immigrants at Ellis Island.
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New York
Elis Island
Department of Commerce and Labor
Confessed Murder Ties Wisconsin Case to New York Slaying
Michael Lio, once indicted for a Prescott Wisconsin murder, confesses in Ellsworth that he killed Marie Labrizzi in New York on May 27, 1902. He says she promised to marry him but chose others. New York officers returned the prisoner for actions related to the case.
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Scrippa-McRae Press Association
Ellsworth
Wis
Michael Lio
John Isaac
Prescott
Marie Labrizzi
New York
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Mantel’s Loan
W. Wash
St. Lorraine Hotel
J. H. Reed
Washington St
Indiana
Scott-Milisler
New Jeirsey St
GER
Paul Hender- Pnapolis
Blenderson
Harry S. New
Samuel PD. Miller
Bert B. Jos
Sarah A. Davis
4. J. Armrong
Kokomo
Christian Women's Oard of Missions
Jeton Ferris
Detroit
Fotler
Board of State Charities
Keage
Naonal Conference of Charities and Corctions
Great Northyr
Eeting
Minneolis
Butler
Fr W. Butler
Georges
Thomas Mogs
Stubbs
Pennsylvania
H. Bewley IN “the Beauty Doctor
Bewley
Solomon Cohen
Fionally
Joe Norris
Ikey Rosenstein
J. Mauricce Holden
Wilbur Mack
George P. Watson
Henry P. Nelson
Lillian Lawson
Semmelet Fabri
Florence Little
Robert Downing
John North
Herbert Bashford
Pacific Coast
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North
Downing
Kellar
Fark
Paul Valadon
Flora Small
Joe Sohnewind
Joe Wineman
Nellie Fowler
Shelbyville
Mrs
Will Fowler
Tosele Sturgis
Greensburg
Women's Society of the
Max Buehler
Tau Phi Gamma Card Club
Jeanette Mummenhoff
Emma Rothe
Nelle Jones
Alma Rech
Irene Read
Laura Arnold
Covington, Ky
Jany
Marseilles
H. P. Wasson & CO
Lady Zolin Campbell
Lady Colin Campbell
Franklin Vonnegut
Castoria
Tor
Coats
Behman
Oleo
Federal Court
James L. Angles
Sus
Rose Optical CO
N. Hulnois Street
Lillie
Lincoln
Neb
Mickey
Margaret Lillie
Cassatt
Scripps-McRae Press
Tate
Alexander J
Pennsylvania Raigs
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