Indiana Judge Baker Urged For Federal Supreme Court
A group led by Addison C. Harris Merrill Moores and other Indianapolis lawyers urged President Taft to appoint United States Circuit Judge Francis Elisha Baker to a Supreme Court vacancy. Baker, of Indianapolis, has sat on the Seventh Circuit since 1902 and earlier served on Indiana's supreme court. He studied at Indiana University and graduated from the University of Michigan.
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Belgian Parliament Opens Under Guarded King
King Albert formally opened the Belgian parliament in Brussels as soldiers and crowds of socialists surrounded the building. Guards prevented disruption while some socialists urged dissolution of parliament and a delegation of opening rights, which the king declined.
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Fifty Shots Fired at Beattie Bank Robbery in Marysville
In Marysville Kansas a gang of five robbed the Bank of Beattie of eight thousand dollars. Citizens fired fifty shots during a running pursuit. one bandit may have been hit. A watchman raised the alarm as the robbers fled after a nitroglycerin charge damaged vault entry.
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Mantell's Macbeth at Murat Praised Yet Critiqued
Review of Robert Mantell's week at the Murat praises his vocal control though notes uneven enunciation and a few weak performances. Cast members Alfred Hastings and Miss Russell receive qualified commendation, while George Stillwell's ghost is faulted. The program also features Eva Tanguay and a strong vaudeville bill led by Elsie Fay. The Thief at Park Theater earns high marks for acting and staging, with Blanche Shirley as the thief and Frederick Clayton as Fernand Lagardes delivering standout performances.
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Eva Tanguay Opens Week at Keith's Back on Stage
Eva Tanguay opened her engagement at B. F. Keith's to a capacity crowd Monday night. Critics note her cyclonic, tempestuous style and strong personality as the core of her appeal, whether or not one approves of her approach. The review highlights her firm stage presence and controversial charm.
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Leopards Charm Colonial Crowd Under Trainer's Whip
Arnoldo's leopards captivate Monday night at the Colonial as they circle a circular cage, leap and snarl then kiss his cheeks while trainer's whip cracks. Den Rory delivers clean monologue with light harmonies from the Diamond four, though a schoolroom stunt soured their act. The Londons amuse with aerial tricks yet fail to reach thrilling heights. Wright and Stanley's melodrama unsettles the evening.
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Talk of New York at Majestic prompts mixed reviews
The Arvine players stage a comic opera satire The Talk of New York at the Majestic this week. Burns and Wilcox drive a plot of rumor and blackmail, with Thomas and Hamlin praised for their performances as the elder Wilcox and leading ladies, while the chorus adds unintended comedy.
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Star role misfit in Frohman revival of Caste at English’s
Marie Tempest fails to anchor Polly in the Robertson comedy Caste revived by Charles Frohman at English’s opera house. William Sampson leads as Eccles, delivering both comic and tragic power while Tempest’s forte remains unfit for the masculine lead. Graham Browne and Helen Holmes receive praise for convincing performances as Polly’s suitor and Esther Beces.
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Graham Browne
Helen Holmes
Esther Beces
Jardin De Paris Burlesque at Empire Theater
The Jardin De Paris girls deliver a burlesque program at the Empire Theater this week with a miniature minstrel element. Abe Leavitt headlines as principal comedian, supported by the Three English Boys whose acts are original. Cara Livingston, world champion woman wrestler, appears as an extra feature in each performance.
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Knapp & Co. Lose Sunday Ad Revenue Suit
The Missouri appellate court ruled against Jeremiah Culbertson president of the International Exploration Company in a case over Sunday newspaper advertising. Knapp and Co. owners of the St. Louis Republic argued Sunday labor laws prevented enforcement of the ad charges. All judges concurred that Culbertson avoided payment for Sunday ads.
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Bishops Lose Power to Remove Priests in Rome
Rome reports that Roman Catholic bishops lack authority to remove priests in their dioceses. The change results from a new codification of church laws completed after seven years of work, learned on Tuesday.
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Mock Voting by Women in Western Pennsylvania
Pittsburg, Pa. women’s mock election voters report alleged graft in final returns. Equal Franchise League members protest charges of corruption while noting Berry leads Tener by 287 to 199 for governor. Seven minor candidates tally 146 votes amid ongoing agitation and pressure on voters.
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Western Pennsylvania
Taft Votes in Cincinnati as Longworth Fight Highlights Race
President Taft arrived in Cincinnati to vote as a heavy turnout marked the day. Two arrests were made for alleged illegal voting early, while Gov. Harmon voted prior to the hour. The election centers on Nicholas Longworth's bid for re election to Congress with fair weather and strong turnout reported.
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Missing Heiress Maud Blaisdell Reward Offered
New York report shows Miss Maud Blaisdell, 17, daughter of Brooklyn’s George W. Blaisdell, vanished five months ago after planning to stay with friends. A reward of 10000 dollars is offered for information. Chauffeur George Havens also missing. he drove the Blaisdell car. A note alleged she went to Liverpool with a man named Jack. No trace to date.
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Sunday contracts void says court Kansas City ruling
In a sweeping decision Judge J M Johnson of the state court of appeals rules Sunday newspaper advertising contracts void. The ruling states such contracts are unenforceable as work to be performed on Sundays conflicts with observance and public policy, affecting advertisers and publishers in Kansas City and surrounding areas.
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