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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1906
Page
10
Special to The Sun reports Associate Justice Heavy and Bra retired from the United States court yesterday after serving since 1891. It is expected William F Taft, former secretary of war, will succeed him. The retiree was 70 years old last March.
A Christiana Norway dispatch says an accord for a treaty of amity and alliance will be concluded between Norway and Sweden. It notes authority for a treaty at the coronation of King Haakon and reports a foundation for a new pact. May 2.
Amusements notice shows Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde performances Tuesday and Wednesday with Mrs Dane’s Defence, plus Marie La Blanche slide at Wonderlane, Lola Anjee singing and dancing at Avondale Heights, nightly music at Fair Bank Park, Nightlase attractions at White City, and Riverside Amusement Park with afternoon openings.
The Park theater crowd applauded Elwyn Strong in his season debut with Rebecca Warren’s stock company performing Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Strong’s dual role drew praise for realism while other cast members included Lynda Harless as Sybil and Wandie Bryan as Sarah, with Fred Montague King as Utterson and Franke Denithorne as Inspector Newcomer. The production runs through Wednesday, with Miss Warren promising Mrs. Dane's Defense on Thursday as Francisco pictures linger as a local attraction.
The White City at Broad Ripple proves popular despite poor weather. Indoor amusements, the carousel with ponies and animals, the river, a new ballroom for first-class dancing, and concerts by the American Military band draw crowds. Astronaut H. B. Wid will attempt a first airship ascent when conditions allow as the scenic railway nears completion and boat service remains robust.
The Wonderland event drew large crowds both afternoon and night despite cold weather. Attendants at the flood exhibit, fun factory tours, and other attractions kept busy as the second week opened, with vaudeville acts on a high platform and performances by The Aherns and Bare Nevil Dash drawing big crowds.
A blended program of opera, classics, medleys, and marches opened Fair Bank Park on Monday night drawing a large crowd. Baritone Spenser Kelly led with popular tunes and received extended applause before exiting. Soprano Miss Rennie Pedersen joined in the second half to strong praise, while a surprise display of fireworks delighted attendees as many children looked on.
Hans and Harry Ford share honors with a clever buck and wing dancer while Walter Rosa performs a sharp monologue. The faux German turn by Ar Herman and May Herman’s strong vocal work boost the act, making this the best show since the park opened.
An afternoon event by the Woman's Club at Mrs Henri Conde's Broadway home featured "An afternoon with the Baby" with Mrs Frank W Flanner and others in a spring floral setting. Guests included out of town visitors Mrs Edward N Wilmington and Mrs Leroy Mansfield, plus Mrs Worth B Steele and Mrs William Temple. A later social hour followed with additional guests and a card afternoon hosted by Mrs Wilmington and Mrs Mansfield.
Madrid reports the royal train bringing King Alfonso and Princess Ena to the capital for their May wedding. Delegations from parliament and the city greet the couple with formal addresses as crowds and gala plans unfold. A royal procession and state coaches, including historic vehicles, are prepared for the ceremony and celebrations.
The sixty second commencement exercises at the Indiana Institution for the Education of the Deaf will run Sunday June 3 and Wednesday June 6. Governor Hanly is among speakers and a full program of baccalaureate sermon essays recitations and a concert is planned with 19 graduates listed by name and hometown.
Local dental office advertising services at 3733 East Washington Street between Saks and New York Stores. Advertisement notes convenient location in the city area and offers general dental care to residents and workers nearby.
Special to The Sam describes a carload of Indianapolis excursionists visiting Kansas City Missouri for a lamp night tour with Mayor Bookwalter and City Clerk James McNulty among the group. The report notes light friction, minor embarrassments, and plans to tour the Coliseum before leaving Missouri.
It became known yesterday that donor David Rankin Jr. pledged two million dollars to found an Industrial school here. Rankin, a real estate developer, declined to discuss the gift. The Institution will be modeled after the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and will be among the country’s finest.
Special to The Sum Bloomington Ind May 28 John Butcher 20 fell over a lodge while leaving the quarry area as spectators watched the summer theater performance at Avondale Heights The crowd applauded Lola Angoise the singing Boufrette who opened the bill with song and dance amid a lively but misty weather setting.
Fragmentary notes describe a double track highway and possible vectors at Buffalo or Niagara Falls with drive routes from the west. Writs Lenigh Valley railroad listed at 463 Main Street Buffalo Michigan Detroit nearby in garbled form.
George W. Perkins submitted his resignation as a trustee of the New York Life Insurance Company. The move was tabled and he will be honored at the board’s June meeting. The reason given is increased business responsibilities from his election to executive roles.
May 8 skeleton unearthed beneath old Stephens Gnerrant property as Charles Wo omart and Jear Fulton discovered a curled skeleton in layers beneath a flat stone. Many remains lay face down, indicating an ancient Indian burial ground and well preserved bones among the remains.
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