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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1908
Page
11
The Van Dyck, praised by New York critics as the best all round Broadway actor showcase, unfolds in six nations with Hunter in multiple roles. A translated French piece, it centers on a man obsessed with originals in art and the smooth grafter who exploits him, culminating in a witty, telling climax.
Rose Carlin stars in a dramatic burlesque scene where rival engines race on parallel tracks. The villain flees with $20,000 stolen from a ranch as Tom pursues aboard another engine and forces the villain to surrender the purse. Dora returns from seminary, dramatic confrontation, happy ending, lavish costumes and scenery. The production plays at the Park later this week with major supporting roles and strong comic moments.
The New York reviewer notes Hunter’s art is well classified and ready for moment’s notice as he adapts The Woman in the Case and related sketches to fit audience taste. He proves responsive, growing with audience appreciation, capable of shaping a performance from 19 to 53 minutes while sustaining interest and a convincing dramatic situation.
Park Theater presents The Angel and the Ox at Park Thursday through Saturday November 19 to 21. Plot centers on Tom Carey the Ox and Dora the rancher’s daughter as letters are intercepted and lovers separate for three years. The show features 20 tunes by Joseph Daly and R P Janette with numbers such as Soldier Boys of Every Land and Vaudevilleitis.
Meyer Harris performs as Rayid Warfield in a Von Barwig portrayal during Fashion Plates at the Empire Theater this week. Harris’s makeup reproduces Warfield closely and delivers the denouncing music master scene with humor and pathos, a highlight in the program.
In South Bend Indiana on November 1 Rev George Hicks head of the South Bend district of the Anti-Saloon league says the focal option law will stay. He notes a meeting in Indianapolis midweek to discuss upcoming elections and the St. Joseph county issue. Hicks asserts the league sees Marshall as a temperance man and does not fear repeal or brewer influence. The league supported Watson and elected Marshall, who remains aligned with the temperance program. Also at Hedrick's Arcade store a stock of men’s fine clothing bought at 37 cents on the dollar goes on sale tomorrow at 9 o'clock at 131-k E Washington St.
Lafayette Ind Nov 11 The seventh annual Farmers short course at Purdue University will run January 11 16 directed to corn growers stockmen dairymen horticulturalists and homemakers. The state corn growers meeting occurs midweek and the corn and fruit shows are hosted by the Corn Growers association and the Horticultural society with premiums over 1000. Eligibility is open to all corn and fruit men with no entry fees. Apply to Purdue University School of Agriculture for details.
State Senator Stephen B. Fleming of Allen and Adams counties active at the Democratic state convention as a leader of the Thomas H. Marshall forces and organizer of his nomination now governor elect. He is said to be pushing a campaign to line up Democratic legislators in a balance of power group to influence the next Democratic United States senator. Fleming may back several candidates in different parts of the state, potentially splitting the vote in the caucus and igniting a statewide contest as Menzies headquarters plan in Indianapolis signals a heated race. EB G Hoffman Fort Wayne chairman courting the race is viewed as Fleming's district candidate, indicating a split among country and city factions.
Bail was denied and financier Charles W. Morse was sentenced to 15 years hard labor at the circuit court of appeals closing yesterday. He will remain in Tombs prison at least until December 3 when argument on the granted writ of error may occur.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Inquirer remarks that the Standard Quality stock appears popular with many supporters and consistently pays dividends, noting its broad appeal and steady earnings despite skepticism.
In Iowa’s Eighth District Nov 11 W D Jamieson defeated William Peters Henburn for Congress becoming a Democratic leader. Jamieson, 3, runs the Shenandoah World and leveraged aid from district youths. Henburn had represented the district since 1892 and was expected to win reelection. his opponent carried eight of twelve counties and started as a state senator in a GOP stronghold.
Major Bockwalter has ordered Uq our dealers to remove slot machines from their places of business on penalty of losing their licenses if they fail to obey his command. The mayor found several devices such as are used for gambling purposes on a round of drinking places Tuesday, and his order was issued promptly.
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