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Newspaper

Indianapolis Sun

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1908

Page

17

Rehearsals for Big Production Begin at English Opera House

Rehearsals continue for the mammoth college musical Professor Napoleon to be staged December 7 at English's opera house under the Indianapolis Orphans' Asylum board of managers. Rehearsals have been held at the Propylaeum and School of Musical Art with larger quarters at St Joseph's hall, North and Cincinnati streets, where afternoon and most night sessions occur.

College Lfe Napoleon English’s Opera House Indianapolis Orphans’ Asylum Propylaeum School of Musical Art Pennsylvania Street St. Joseph’s Hall North Cincinnati Kanejo Vassar

Production Cast and Times Highlight Indianapolis Event

The program lists 720 Indianapolis participants including boys and girls across scenes from 3 45 p m to 8 15 p m with sections like sorority girls fra ternity men and banjo girls. Otto Krauss stars as Professor Napoleon and Leo Bohnstadt plays the college chemistry professor.

Mary Jane Buster Brown Banjo Indianapolis Otto Krauss Napoleon Leo Bohnstadt

Man In Need Requests Prison Over Housing

Alexander Malone, a homeless man, entered Ralph Avenue station house and asked to be locked up. He appeared before Magistrate Higginbotham in Gates Avenue court, Brooklyn, seeking six months. He said he tried hard to find work but could not.

New York Alexander Malone Ralph Avenue Higginbotham Gates Avenue Court Brooklyn Malone

Fighters in a barber shop tale reflect American grit

A Manicure Lady proclaims Americans are fighters from Pilgrims to pioneers, barroom brawls, and Ethan Allen. A Head Barber and she recount a bully customer in a salon who is knocked down by a slim young man, possibly Kid McCoy's press agent, sparking wonder about his identity.

George Greeland India New England America Balkans Ticonderoga Ethan Allen John Kelley Jawn McGraw Heller Kid McCoy

Boy Drowns While Trying To Save Kitten In Canal

Newark news reports six year old James H. Rounds drowned in the Morris canal while attempting to guide a kitten after a fish. Two playmates, Palmer Tillesy six and Louise Tillesy four, were with him. A bystander Patrick McCauley retrieved the body but could not revive him.

Newark N. J James H. Rounds Morris Canal Palmer Tillesy Academy Street Louise ‘Tillesy James William Hall Mary Mead Rounds Patrick McCauley McCauley

England to start new industry using rat pelts

Arrangements are completed to begin a new industry creating jobs for England’s unemployed. The society invites tenders for supplying brown rats in lots of 100 up to 10 000, signaling a planned employment program through a rodent-based pelts scheme.

England

Asbury Park Baby Parade Graces Ocean Avenue Spectacle

The Asbury Park Baby Parade drew a vast crowd along ocean avenue with 572 babies, judges in stadium, and long-distance entrant Maria Intriago from Ecuador winning the long-distance prize as spectators filled the beachfront. The event showcased ideal August weather and a vibrant display of bunting and flags amid a festive seaside backdrop.

Asbury Park Darlinge Bady Ocean Avenue George Deweys United States Maria Intriago Ecuador South America William Inglis Harper's Weekly

Rats in England to Give Work to Unemployed Men

London officials report the Society for the Destruction of Vermin seeks a humane use for rats plaguing England. With about 1.125 million dollars yearly spent on rat destruction, officials propose turning slaughtering rats into a commercial asset. The society offers a prize for ideas on utilizing rat skins and has adopted a plan to exploit the pest for employment.

England London Society For the Destruction

Vanderbilt case tests sanity in suit over ward status

Mrs May and Mrs Pepper linked to the Second trial as counsel argues for Edward Ward Vanderbilt to be declared insane after a disappearance timing that hindered testimony in the SEC case regarding the wardship and estate. The proceedings focus on the legitimacy of claims and the legal capacity of Vanderbilt.

New York Granted License To Hunt New York

A license has been issued allowing hunting in New York. Officials confirm the permit covers specified zones and dates, with supervision by wildlife authorities. No further details on duration or exact locations are provided in the excerpt.

H. Loomis Philadelphia Medical College Aoe Oe M.I.S. T New York

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