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Newspaper
Indianapolis Sun
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1903
Page
7
Persia's ex grand vizier Azam, once a leading Middle Eastern figure, steps down amid ongoing political upheaval during the late Ahab era. The life of Naready, another prominent stalwart, is noted as intertwined with these events, highlighting shifting power and regional tensions.
Next week features English's Mr Bluebeard nightly except Saturday with Wednesday matinee, Grand vaudeville daily, Park's The Little Outcast Monday to Wednesday plus M'ife, Empire burlesque, and Unique vaudeville. Grand showcases European acts from Moscow to Berlin, midges and a new Sammy and Sarah sketch series, with Buster Keaton and Dorothy Meville among fresh acts.
At the Park next week the western melodrama Nise based on Bret Harte portrays Nellie McHenry in the lead with Mary Helsey Frank Dayton J Duke Jaxon Ben Grinnell Madge Olinger Ells Gard ner and others. The production emphasizes western scenes and period costumes with special mechanical offsets to enhance the show.
The Empire presents Sam Devere and his company with Smith and Champion, Rice brothers, the Troubadour quartet, and Devere’s Burlesquers delivering catchy melodies and witty quips. Burke and McAvoy perform a one act farce while Smith offers burlesques The School of Love and A Bunch of Les assisted by clever comedians and two pretty girls amid vivid electrical stage tech and scenery.
The text describes the shah leaning toward Russia and the grand vizier shifting stance from the lion to the bear. It notes past disgrace, removal from office, and reliance on British intervention for survival. It portrays the vizier as a strong, Russia-aligned figure in the empire.
The Commerce and Labor Department figures show U S imports into Japan from the United States in the first six months of the year exceed those from the United Kingdom. For the six months ended June 19, exports to Japan totaled 2,590,493 yen, while the United Kingdom shipments reached 3,803,656 yen.
The Unique theatre is nearly finished with its second week of vaudeville shows. It has drawn steady crowds with a modest admission fee. Four performances are held daily at 3, 4, 5, and 10 p.m. Promoters say Cook and Howard will drive next week's program.
The program presents musical and storytelling acts including Santoro and Marlow with a crayon drawing and song sketch, plus Miay Sina Whi oy performing songs and stories. A moving picture feature lacks a new roll of Alms. the Tnique offers a brief project with penpie impressions.
Emil Swanson faced trial for provoking Mrs. Benjamin Stewart after her hen roost theft claim. Stewart identified her chicken by its extra toe, leading to Swanson's arrest on Thursday and a possible fine plus costs in Justice Brown's court. Papal politics also noted with Merry del Val urged to resign as secretary of the papal throne amid Hampatla party opposition.
New York October 24 bracing mornings demand topcoats. Covert cloth and whipcord coats in tan and brown range from three to twenty four inches long. Dresswear favors the unfithed black worsed silk faced chesterfield with skirts ending just below the knee, a popular fall length.
Report from Wichita states a bank was robbed of about $2000. Three men entered the Turnton branch, secured roughly $391, and fled. No one hurt. In other headlines, an archaeological expedition led by Prof. Danks departed Constantinople, and Turkey received orders for rifles and smokeless cartridges from Krupp.
A Brazilian family member attended a wedding in Terre Haute by telephone due to illness. Harry Buck and Miss Lsabdelle Britton wed on Thursday with the ceremony heard remotely by a bedridden relative. The report notes a cabinet crisis in Belgrande and union of radical parties.
Chauncey Morian of 264 Kenwood Ave is described as the largest man in the world. The 746 pound performer, five foot ten, has a long show career and a wife who also traveled with him. He lists tall tales of travels in Europe and speaks three languages.
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