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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1908
Page
3
In San Francisco on October 1 Eddie Hanlon was defeated by Owen Mor Morag in 20 rounds, and he announced his retirement. Hanlon fought with grit, endured severe punishment, and ended his career in a blaze of glory.
La Croix the comedy juggler appears at Grand this week delivering a routine that riffs on temperance and self control. He recalls juggling since youth in San Francisco and jokes about the pain of a tipped silk hat while engaging the audience with lighthearted self deprecation.
A multi-scene drama set in New York follows a young woman Kate who endures a cruel stepmother and counterfeiters while her lover Robert seeks advancement after exposing a criminal plot. The Majestic features Forepaugh’s well received His House in Order and announces next week’s Zira a tale of renewal and social reintegration.
Miss May Ashton of the Empire Theater company buys a pet monkey named Jack to train for her act. She chose the animal over a poodle, praising the novelty and novelty appeal for future performances with Sam T. Jack company.
At the New Gayety Thursday matinee, Manager Crose offered a varied program headlined by the Tall A Graph company with strong dramatic playlets and hearty comedies. Rhea Hall Behymer features the song My Rosalle.
Patrons at Park theater will witness George Ade's County Chairman, a hit comedy, in a matinee start on Thursday. The production promises elaborate scenery and one of the city’s strongest companies. This marks the play’s first appearance in a popular price house, likely ensuring a strong reception.
A convoy of 29 cars led by a Premier piloted by Joe Moore carries Frank Staley began an endurance run to French Lick Springs under Indianapolis auto dealers auspices. The wake of confetti marked the event as they rolled from University Park at 7 o clock amid committeemen watchful eyes. They proceeded through Meridian street Madison avenue Franklin Columbus Seymour and French Lick and are set to return tomorrow.
A pupil asks a teacher for a partial absence claiming her mother must help with a family telegram about a relative’s arrival. The girl explains her mother fears being left with three troublesome boys and cannot manage without her.
The John Herron Art Institute unveiled an October exhibit featuring oil fruit pictures by Carducis P. Ream of Chicago and water colors by Chicago Water Color Club members A. E. Albright and G. F. Schultz. Albright, who studied in Paris with Schultz, presented figure studies and landscapes while Schultz offered lush scenes and still lifes. Other notable works included John W. Callen's Sylvan Happiness and Ripe October, Mrs. A. Van Dodgehun’s spring scenes, and pieces by Klinsmann, Juergens, Barnitz, Webster, and Adds Stewart. The Wishard collection of oriental rugs complemented the show.
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