Mahometan Mission Expands Across the Philippines
Manila reports a rapid spread of Islam within two months, backed by Enim Nabokoff and seven associates. The international network funds a $40,000 monthly effort and envisages $1,000,000 yearly, with Americans, Filipinos, and Malays forming the mission leadership.
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Manila
Philippines
the Crescent
Enim
Nabokoff
International Moslem Union
Enim Nabokoff
Mahammed Lant
Ali Price
Abdul
Forces
Othman Vadones
la Creciente
Sitka
New York
Vaudeville at the Grand Promises Unusual Merit Next Week
The Orpheum company presents a top vaudeville bill headlined by McIntyre and Heath the nation’s leading blackface duo. Elizabeth Murray headlines singing with strong local press. The Aglos trio features a dog on stage while Serenaders offer mixed vocal and instrumental numbers. Four stylish girls in regional costumes perform a garden romance. Union gatling guards and acts by C Fields Macomber Eagleton Joe Vetch complete the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orpheum
McIntyre
Heath
Darky
Montana
Elizabeth Murray
Aglos
Union
C. Fields
Macomber and Eagleton
Joe Vetch
Park Theater Opens Thanksgiving Week With Dual Musicals
Park Theater launches Thanksgiving week with two musical comedies. Murray and Mack star in Shooting the Chutes a three day run featuring a 24-number original score and 25-strong cast. Fisher and Carroll lead a three day Buffalo satire with vaudeville talent and a large chorus. Empire hosts James J. Johnson directed act starring Conroy Keeler Batchelor sisters Seymons and more in Mr Button Bender’s tion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Mack
the Park
Kittie Beck
Gus Pixtey
James ‘Tf. Fanson
Edward Powers
Robert F. Graham
Ed ‘West
Edward Jolly
Lillian Durham
Blanche Creage
Francis Gilroy
Emma Caruso
Winnie Jolly
Leona Hamilton
Adelaine’ Mann
Buffalo
Fisher
Carroll
Buffalo Exposition
Wisher
Reta
Cur4tis
McNult
Sue Stuart
Campbell and
Dare
Meyer
J. W. Mills
Scotty Lamond
Lottie Andrews
Mabél Major
Rowena Lamonte
Omedians
Batchelor Sisters
Burlesque Acts Highlight Grundy Trio and Watermelon Trust
The program features the Grundy trio famed for constant audience laughter and a colored specialty act named the Watermelon trust, both sure to keep crowds roaring throughout the show.
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Grundy
Watermelon Trust
Only a shop girl in Blaney's new production
Chas E Blaney's latest acquisition shows Dec. 2 with a large cast. The principal scene depicts a big department store interior during a bargain counter rush and features a beauty contest to name the prettiest New York saleslady. Prize: 100 dollars and a year of acting coaching.
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Chas. E. Blaney
Enu
New York
Ard
Marie Wellesley
Sterling
Suwanee River
Grand's War Dramatization Sets Stage For Vaudeville
An Omaha tale shows how a Philippines drill evolved into a grand vaudeville act. J Rush Bronson and Beck directed a full production with exterior scenery, electric lights, breakaway props, and a four figure Gatling gun cost, followed by rehearsals to stage a battle scene for the Grand's bill.
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Grand
Union
J. Rush Bronson
The
Omaha
Beck
Orpheum
Philippines
Mr. Beck
Bronson
Noted Claim of Dramatic License in Ammunition Contract
The speaker acknowledges possible accusations of dramatic license but asserts a contract in St. Louis for 75,000 rounds of ammunition for the season. He states that 1,500 rounds are used at each performance.
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St. Louis
Russian baritone Adolf Muhlmann joins Maurice Grau company
Adolf Muhlmann, a baritone with the Maurice Grau opera company, is described as Russian. He left the ministry to study music, trained in Vienna under Prof. Schemhabe, debuted in Rotterdam, then moved to Brésian for six years. In early 1898 he performed in St Petersburg with the Leewepperm company, notably singing Burwenal during Tristam of Jean de Reszke.
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Adolf Muhlmann
Maurice Grau Opera Company
Vienna
Prof
Schemhabe
Rotterdam
Bréesian
Avith
Leewepperm Company
St. . Petersburg
Jean de Reszke
Bray and Gyp Quit the Road for New Orleans
C E Bray long a special man for the Orpheum circuit will quit touring in two weeks. He leaves to become manager of a new vaudeville house in New Orleans where Gyp the fox terrier will have a happy home. The dog traveled with the Brays in second class and endured many travel hardships for a life of comfort.
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BE. Bray
Orpheum
Orpheum Company
Gyp
New Orleans
Mr. Bray
America
Europe
Brays
Budapest
Francis’ Joseph
Carpenter elected mayor sparks labor movement in Ansonia
The Ansonia election brought Stephen Charters a carpenter and former alderman to the mayoralty, signaling a labor wave after a nine hour day strike that united 276 millwrights and carpenters at the turret foundry and machine company. He portrays the ballot as a tool for workers to win battles, noting his own 275 return-to-work outcome among 276.
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Ansonia
Indianapolis
San Francisco
Cal
Bridgeport
Stephen Charters
Turret Foundry and Machine Company
Parcels outlines city reform and merit based appointments
In a sweeping plan, Parcels pledges 55 city appointments including treasurer, clerk, and police chief, with merit as the sole criterion. He aims to shake Connecticut laws favoring employers, mobilize workingmen to influence the legislature, and redefine governance while warning against party entanglements.
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M. A
Connecticut
Republican Party
Charters
Ansonia
Indiana Duck Hunters Buy 1600 Acres Near Urbana Ul
About 20 Indiana duck hunters mainly from Indianapolis and Terre Haute have bought 1600 acres near Urbana Illinois. The land along the Illinois river will be leased for fishing rights and hunting, with stockholders to reap dividends. The club, including Harry New Henry Severin Dr Hitt and Jesse Fletcher, plans incorporation as a bonanza valued at around 20000 dollars. Reactions from Chicago and St Louis sportsmen were tense. Reverend and Mrs D R Lucas celebrate their fortieth wedding anniversary at 521 North New Jersey Street with informal home visitations.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Urbana
Ilinois
Chicago Drainage
Harry New
Henry Severin
Dr. Hitt
Jesse Fletcher
Chicago
St. Louis
D. R. Lucas
New Jersey St
Dean's Ointment Promoted for Skin Ailments and Hemorrhoids
Indianapolis residents endorse Dean's Ointment as the best remedy for eczema itching and hemorrhoids. Edward Abel of 65 Newport Street testifies it cured years of irritation after use at Henry J. Huder's drug store. The product, sold by all dealers for 50 cents, from Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, sole agents. Remember the name Dean's and take no other.
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Motder
Fifteenthst
Dean
Henry J. Huder
Washington
Alma-Bromo Salt touted as inner-skin cleanser and tonic
An advertisement extols Alma-Bromo Salt as cleansing the mucous lining of the stomach and bowels, boosting liver and kidney function, and removing decaying matter. Described as a natural tonic laxative sourced from Alma Michigan's Bromide Spring, praised for gentle action and palatable taste.
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Alma
Mich
Alma Sanitarium
Twin Troubles Nerve Pills Marketed As Cure All
A Detroit era advertisement extols Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills for indigestion weak nerves and digestion failure. It cites customer H Carder of Indianapolis praising the pill as a regulator and tonic and notes availability at Hyder's Drug Store and price 50 cents per box with the physician portrait on packages.
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A. W. Chase
Indianapolis
H. Carder
Illinois Ist
Ind
Hyder
Dr. A
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Empire Theater
the Empire
James J. Johnson
Conroy
Keeler
Zetella Flynn
C. E. Bray
Gyp Will
the. Road
Carpenter
Illinois
Indiana Company
Ment
Edward Abel
Newport St
Dogn
Other
Nature's Laboratory
Michigan Drug Co
Detroit
Amerigan
Rink
Vvvories
Usiness S College Et Clemen
Tee Oes Corre
Indianapolis Usiness Universit Pet
E. J. Heeb
Chiost
Turkey
Per Ozen
Owen Baker
Charles Mayer & CO
Country
Ideal Gas
Acme
C. W. Merkel
Pennsylvania St
Deutsch Tailoring CO
Ilinois Street
E. Qhicst
Neek Tove
Ferger’s Occidental Drug Store
S. E. Cor
Washington and
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Sun
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