The Forging of the Big Gun at Durant Works
In a Durant works drama, Frances Durant loves Lieut Bom faste while Pinckney schemes to advance the Rhinestrom gun. Old employe Marah hides the true inventor, with Joe O Leary opposing a drunk foreman Smith. Pinckney suppresses Lucy and orders Marsh to his office as tensions rise during the gun casting at 2 o clock sharp.
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Mtoel Works
Lieut
Bomfaste
United States Navy
Naval
Durant Works
Gommers
Frances Ia
Edward Pinckney
Winckney
Pinck-ney
Frances
Pinckney
Marah
Sommers
Smith
Joe O'Leary
Lucy
Lucey
O'Leary
Joe
Mr. Pinckney
Marsh
Rheumatism Mix Promised as Cure
A historic remedy claim describes a whiskey based mix with Toris compound and syrup of Sargaparilla compound. The text urges taking tablespoonful doses before meals and at bedtime as a complete cure for even bad rheumatism cases.
Frightened girl and manager clash in prize office scene
Lucy lied and beaten fears she made things worse as Jée O Leary bursts in with a tear stained face and gasps he got me after a doorway confrontation.
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Lucy
Jée O'Leary
Pinckney Takes the Lead at Steel Works
In a stark factory scene Lucy Smith hurries to aid an injured lover Joe O’Leary after boss Pinckney confronts him. O’Leary accuses foreman Smith of hammer assault and mismanaging a Sommers gun while Lucy races to summon Sommers for help.
Engaged Actress Refuses Stage Kiss in School Days
Janet Priest, a principal of the School Days company, declines to be kissed on stage arguing engaged girls should reserve their kisses for their future husbands. She won exemption from kissing scenes, prompting debate over the practice as performances proceed at the Park next week.
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Hether
Janet Priest
the Park
Miss Priest
Sentation
Salomy Jane
Bret Harte
Paul Armatrong
Calavares
California
Haret Harte
Paul Armstrong
Eleanor Robson
Subtle Hint at School Morning Facial Cleanliness
A teacher chides Jimmie for a dirty face and asks a pointed question about daily appearances. Jimmie grunts a reluctant reply, noting he would be too polite to object. The vignette from The Circle captures classroom humor and discipline.
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Jimmie
Clown's Dream Acts by Grand George Hermann Contortionists
Grand George Hermann and Park Byers present a pantomime at the Grand this week titled Clown's Dream. Hermann, born in Cincinnati, began contortion work after selling candy and watching stage acts, rising to fame by age 13. He performs astonishing feats with a modest, boyish demeanor outside the ring.
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George Hermann
Park Byers
Mr. Hermann
Cincinnati
Untold Stories Behind a Stage Clown’s Rise
The article recounts a performer's shift from ordinary occupations to a life in performance. A Western town encounter with a cowpuncher reveals a family link to a stuntman brother, George Hermann. Park Byers, famed clown, performs a slack-wire somersault with rare balance, illustrating the era’s theatrical feats.
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George Hermann
Park Byers
Park Theater Presents Under Southern Skies Romance
The Park Theater opened the Lot Tie Blair Parker drama Under Southern Skies, set in the south after the Civil War. Henrietta Goodman as Lelia Crofton and Thomas W. Faber as Steve Daubeny head a strong cast with a moral center and vivid stage moments including a Halloween party scene.
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South
Park Theater
Lottie Blair Parker
Mas. Crofton’s
Henrietta Goodman
Lelia Crofton
Thomas W. Faber
Steve Daubeny
Father
Rollin. T. Holden
Burlsch
Annie Mortimer
Aunt Doshey
Marie Burrows
Abner Iiger
What Is A Woodle Nice or I
Beatrice Fairfax explains the term woodle and its meaning in social talk. She recounts a tale of a clever observer who heard women chatting and coined woodle from their rapid conversation. The piece notes that a good woodle is enjoyable but should avoid gossip and overstatement.
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Woodle
Jack
Edith
Woodie
Woodling
Bnd
Smith
Jones
Prise
Empire Theater Y ankee Doodle us a record week
The Empire Theater in Indianapolis presents a record breaking week with a standout burlesque show. The program includes a lively first part and afterpiece with new songs and a five act olio. Wresting is a special feature at each performance.
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the Empire
Indianapolis
Diamond medal contest at New Gayety Amateur Night
Manager Crose announces a diamond medal contest for New Gayety amateurs. Winners from weekly amateur nights advance to elimination rounds Tuesday and Thursday, culminating Friday with eight finalists contesting for the diamond medal. Next spring a second contest will follow similar plans. Friday shows see higher prices while gallery seats remain ten cents.
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New Gayety
Crose
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