Plendid Theatrical Menu For The Coming Week
An overview of a week of performances at English's Eve featuring "the romantic" with Andrew Robson, Modieska's revival of King John, and "The House That Jack Built" with Coghlan and Robson. The Toyali box piece, and a plot set around Drury Lane and the Royal box, ends with a balcony scene and royal jealousy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amrew Robson
Modieska
Shakespere
Jack
Indianapolis
Charles Coghlan
Andrew Robson
Hose
Robson
Coghlan
Modjeska Brings Dramatic King John to Stage with Scenic Splendor
Modjeska stars in a revival of King John noted for its elaborate scenery and Shakespearean vigor. Odette Tyler, Hardee Kirkland, Miss Linthicum, and Miss Izett headline a strong company with memorable costumes and dramatic balance. The plot, set during England's alliance with the Ottoman empire, follows royal intrigue and a lost dispatch pivotal to Constantinople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Arthur
Constance
Shakespere
Blanche
Europe
Madame Modjeska
Modjeska
Mary Stuart
Odette Tyler
Hardee Kirkland
Grand Stock Company
Count Orloff
Agnes
Maynard
Zicka
Dora
Miss Shannon
Lillian Daily
Miss Linthicum
Jessie Izett
Miss Izett
Russia
Turkey
England
Ottoman Empire
Constantinople
Paris
House That Jack Built by Broadhurst Show
Review notes a Brroadhurst farce featuring Mrs. Annie Yeamans and a laborer Willie Slab who directs the play from stage left. Slab steals props and collects novelty souvenirs while the workmen perform on stage. The cast includes Jennie Yeamans and others in a realist and comedic production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Broadhurst
Annie Yeamans
Willie Slab
Jennie Yeamans
Dr. Jack
Willie
Thomas A. ‘Des Mr. Wise
Mrs. Yeamas
Widwing
Alfred Klein
Ayles Cherry
Herbert Ayling
Fred W. Roy Fairchild
Harrison Arm
Alexis Law Gisiko
Brandon Ss
Anita Bridger
Miss Grace
Grand 16 Grand to revive Diplomacy comedy this week
The Grand stock company plans a revival of the bright comedy Diplomacy this week. The performance will feature the usual cast and stage setup with the fraternal stock team assisting in production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
16 Grand Stock Company
Park Vaudeville to Feature Mora Coghlan and Hyde Cast
Indianapolis patrons may expect a strong Park program next week with Miss Mora, Rose Coghlan and her company in a prose poem Between matinee and night. The bill also includes Colbys in vocal numbers, cake walking, Burton and Brookes, O'Neill and Torp, Nichols sisters, and Fred Niblo. Election returns will be read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde
Indianapolis
Park
Miss Mora
Rose Coghlan
Colbys
Gene Hughes
Hollaway
Burton and
Brookes
O'Neill
Torp
Nichols Sisters
Fred Niblo
Empire Theater To Feature Farces And Olio Next Week
At the Empire Theater two farce comedies and an Olio are to be presented by the company led by Barton with George W. Rice and J. K. Mullen among the performers. The vaudeville portion includes Eckhoff Gordon Rever sisters and Princeton sisters. Election night will bring returns during the program with two performances, the last starting at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eckhoff
Gordon
Rever Sisters
J. K. Mullen
Annie Dunn
Celd in the Herd Laxative Brome-Quinine Tablets Note
Advertisements list laxative tablets and related remedies, with timing and pricing hints. It mentions California wines, brandies, and various goods from Schuller’s at 20 North Meridian Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Schuller’s
Meridian St
Teething Syrup Ad Praises Mrs Winslow Brand
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Seething Syrup for children teething. It claims the remedy soothes the child softens the gums relieves pain and cures wind colic, presenting its benefits in promotional language from a vintage product catalog.
Divorce Granted After Lodge Life Clashes With New Woman
In Hartford, Superior Court of Connecticut grants Seymour Barton a divorce from Hattie C. Barton on grounds of excessive lodge work and insufficient housework. Mrs Barton, a suffragist aligned with Isabella Beecher Hooker, chose lodge activism over marriage, after midnight lodge sessions and a dispute over domestic duties. Judge Prentice ruled for the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford, Conn
Superior Court of Connecticut
Seymour Barton
Hattie C. Barton
Barton
Isabella Beecher Hooker
Hartford
Bartons
New York State
Mr. Barton
Patrick C. Hughes
Prentice
Inland harbor plan pits trustees against canal commission
The sanitary trustees move to build a Chicago harbor by connecting the Chicago and Calumet rivers, repudiating the old Illinois and Michigan canal contract. They plan to abandon Bridgeport pumping works November 15 and test legality by injunction, risking court battles if the canal commission fights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sanitary
Calumet
State Canal Commission
Illinois and Michigan
Bridgeport
Canal Commission
State Canal
Drainage Board
Romeoville
Prominent Doctor Sends Son to Reform School After Theft
Dr Frank R Fry of St Louis ships his son Edward to Missouri state reform school in Booneville for two years after the boy runs away from Christian Brothers College and commits petit larceny by selling an overcoat. Fry cites incorrigibility and deaf ears to reprimands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis, Mo
Frank R. Fry
Edward
Missouri State Reform School
Booneville
Christian Brothers’ College
Tuesdy
Frank W. Judge
Husband spanks wife over money dispute ends with staged poison scare
Morris Jacobs the janitor and his wife Caroline in New York staged a scare over a dollar and fifteen cents. After she threatened Paris green to avoid punishment, she drank a toxin but revealed it was a ruse to frighten him. The crowd and ambulance were soon involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Morris ‘Jacobs
Morris
Caroline
Carole
Mrs. Jacobs
Bellevue
Money in Mails: Railroads Profit From Transcontinental Service
Chicago November 3. Government mail contracts pay five railroads carrying the through transcontinental route a combined 4.517 million dollars last year. New York Central 1.45 million, Lake Shore 1.1 million, Northwestern 270 thousand, Burlington 677 thousand, Union Pacific 1.02 million. Southern Pacific credited separately. Railroads say mail profit is substantial, with some estimating up to 85 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Postal Department
New York Central
New York
Buffalo
Lake Shore
Northwestern
Omaha
Burlington
Union Pacific
Ogden
Utah
Southern Pacific
Colored ministers urge McKinley election in Indianapolis
Colored ministers of Indianapolis adopt resolutions endorsing William McKinley in the upcoming election, signaling organized political support within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McKinley
Indianapolis
McKinley
Italian Knifeman Arrested After Attempt to Hit Mayor
Philadelphia report shows an Italian man armed with a large knife tried to force his way to Mayor Ashbridge Friday afternoon. Detectives arrested the assailant before he could reach the mayor.
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Philadelphia
Ashbridge
Fort Bragg Politician Row Draws Vigorous Exchange
At Fort Bragg a lively discussion unfolds in a taunting street scene known by many nicknames. A barrel house bum argues with an old colored man about the trusts and free silver as hard times bite, urging work over talk of politics.
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Fort Brag
N. Delaware St
Washington
Mr. Bum
Columbus and Spring Schedule Fragment Time Guide
Fragmentary timetable lists connections and arrivals for Columbus Ohio Spring corridor. Includes times for Columbus to Lynn accommodation Dayton Xenia Spencer Col. Ind Louis Logans Chicago and T to Mich, with late night transfers and mixed abbreviations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus & Spring
Ohio
Lynn Accommodation
Dayton and
Xenia
Spencer Acc
Col
Ind. & Louis
Logans
Chicago
Baltimore
Look
Piqua
Columbus
Rich
Ind
Lo Vernon
Martinave
Vic
Dayton & Xenia
Pittsburg
East
Logansport
Martinsville
Ace Knights
Rich Phil
N. Y
I Martins
East Phil
N.Y
Passenger Train Timetable Fragments
Fragmentary timetable notes depart and arrive times for routes including Union City to Cleveland and New York and Boston connections. Mentions mail and limited service with several times and abbreviations. The legibility is poor and lacks complete context or dates.
Local Time Entries From Benton Harbor and Wabash
Fragments show Benton Harbor times with 4 am 2.50 and 1.1 am 8.33 pm. Wabash accommodation note lists 4pm with a percent symbol and a approximate time 254 am.
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Benton Harbor
Wabash
Train Schedule Fragments from St Louis Route
Fragmented timetable notes St Louis departures and arrivals with connections to Limas and Mattoon lines. Includes times like 7.30 am 3.35 pm and 2.50 pm 5.00 pm, referencing St Louis Limited and St Louis Express.
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St. Louis
Ft. L
W. Lim
Lidam
St. Louis Limited
Ty, H. & Mattoon Ac
St. Louis Ex
Train Schedules for Lafayette and Chicago Routes
Summary of timetable entries shows Lafayette service with arrivals at 7.45 am and 5.45 pm and again 6.15 pm to 10.45 am. Chicago services include fast mail at 2.40 pm, WC special at 3.50 pm, and night express at 12.08 am to 3.30 am.
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City
Washington-st
Cincinnati
Det
Dayton
Dayton Lim
Toledo
Detroit
Washington St
Chicago
Chicago Express
Lafayette
Transit timetable fragment for Peoria Bloomington and Champaign
Incomplete timetable fragment shows multiple routes among Peoria Bloomington and Champaign with times ranging from early morning to late night. Details include connections at Peoria and Bloomington with several listed arrival and departure times and a note of a 3 30am period.
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Plendid
Drew
Mime
Mme
Jack Built
Reniuit Chicago
Reform School
Jacobs
People's Credit. Clothing. CO
Geo. Leininger
United States
Geo, T. Hawley
M. D
Chicago Clinical School
W. Shultz
Board of Health of
Wichita
Tam
J. W. Peck
Independence
Chas. A. Behm
Chicago Health Department
T. Bessac
Jaweler
Natchez
Miss
F. C. Gadbold
Louisana State Pharmaceutical Association
Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy
Prytania St
E. BR. Pritchard
Department of Health
Dr. Geo. Leininger
America
Fort Bragg
Mx. Beem
Larkin & CO
Ellsworth Glenn
Delawarest
Indianapolis Cancer Institute
New York St
Ohio St
E. R. Dreithaler
N. Delaware S
Dr. Peterson
Pennsylvania
St. Tadianapolis, Ind
DR. Pierces
Chas. L. Hartman
Court House
Chichester
Benes Chichester Wien
Rmtoon Ison
Bates House Pharmacy
Lake Erie
Springfield and
Vandalia Lines
Pennsylvania Lines
Jicket
Cormnec
Washington-sia
Mich
Chi.lim
L’porte
Indiana, Decatur & Western Ry
Lam & Ex
Estern KR
Cincinnati, Hamilton & Dayton Railway
Indianapolis & Seailskills
Monet Kenta
St. L. R
Big Four Route
Cleveland Line
Anderson Ac
Union City
Bosezs
Bos
Bos. Lim
Boston “Knickerbo
Benton Harbor Line
Greensburg
Cin
Peoria Line
Peoria
Bloom
M & Ex
Peoria & Bloomington
Alands
Champaign Accom
Peoria & Bloom
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