Amusements at Grand and Park Theater Compendium
Vaudeville star Frank Tinney plans a farewell western engagement after a Philadelphia engagement and a letter from Elsie Cooper signals a life change. The Ellis Nowlan circus troupe headlines at the N Park Theater while a Park Avenue piece on Broadway After Dark depicts police raids and dramatic gambling den scenes amid the city’s spectacle of crime and show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tinney
the Grand
Tinney
Elsie Caroline Cooper
Fourth Street
Philadelphia
Cupid
Ellis Nowlan
Theater season keeps variety in stock plays
One secret of a successful stock season is to vary the style of plays weekly. This approach creates contrast and offers fresh variation for members.
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Estic Theater
Merely Mary Ann to Replace College Widow at Majestic
Forepaugh stock company presents Merely Mary Ann at the Majestic next week, offering a distinct, high merit production at popular prices. The London boarding house acts lead to a country home finale with a rich servant girl, promising a top tier comedy experience.
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Majestic
Mary Ann
Fish
Israel Zangwill
Liebler & Co
Eleanor Robson
London
Social Roundup of Indianapolis Arrivals and Weddings
California visitor Miss Agnes Claypool arrives in Indianapolis to see Miss Ida Marie Rogers. Notables Maj Horace Bell and Mrs Walsh from Berkley visit Mrs Timothy Miller in Prospect Street. Miss Cora Bohlen sails Oct 15 for Europe to study music in Berlin. Several local couples wed recently including Miss Katherine J. Egan and Robert A. Day on Oct 4 at 1608 Broadway and others tying the knot in city society.
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Agnes Claypool
California
Indianapolis
Ida Marie Rogers
Horace Bell
Berkley
Cal
Frank E. Walsh
Los Angeles
Timothy Miller
Prospect Street
Oscar D. Bohlen
Cora Bohlen
Europe
Miss Bohlen
Berlin
Katherine J. Egan
Robert A. Day
Broadway
Alice # Jewar
Gilbert van Camp
Frank van Camp
Bermuda Islands
Meridian Street
Elizabeth Hume
I. N. Hume
Albert Gatchell
Denver
Col
Florence V. Doyle
William J. Casserly
Lulu Richhart
Harry Weaver
Emma L
Cubs Do Noble Work
Philadelphia fell to Chicago in a doubleheader, 5 to 4 and 6 to 3, as Ray Brown debuted as pitcher in the second game. Lu ders, tried at first base, hit a homer, a double and two singles for Chicago.
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CUBS
Chicago
Philadelphia
Ray Brown
Luders
Young Erne Defeats Joe Hirst At New Philadelphia Club
Young Erne, the Gray's Ferry lightweight, defeated Joe Hirst in the wind up at the New Philadelphia Athletic Club last night in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Young Erne
Gray's Ferry
Joe Hirst
New Philadelphia Athletic Club
Cure for Bad Breath and Deafness Hints Found
A historical note suggests remedies for foul breath ringing ears and deafness. It mentions quick cures for hacking coughs and spitting, with emphasis on simple, accessible treatments of the era.
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Couxle
Cure Catarrh with Botanic Blood Balm B B B headline
A patent medicine advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm B B B as a permanent cure for catarrh by cleansing poisoned blood. It claims relief from nasal discharge, ulcers, bone decay, and debility, offering samples and bottles for home use. Weber Drug Co. in Indianapolis handles sales.
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Blood Balmn Co
Atlanta
Express
Indianapolis
Ind
Weber Drug Co
Washington and
Illinois Sts
Prize Baby Contest Triggers Bronx Controversy
A neighborhood prize contest for the cutest baby inflames passions in the Bronx near 149th Street and Third Avenue. Byron Economidy, 18 months, won a diamond ring after hundreds entered, but many mothers protested, citing national loyalties and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bronx
149Th Street
Third Avenue
St. Ann's Avenue
Byron Keonomldy
Giamond
George Naligan
Harry Economidy
140Th Street
Byron
Express Train Stopped By Mysterious Signal West Of Central Islip
A man stood on the tracks near scrub oaks a mile west of Central Islip L I at dusk and waved the stop signal as an express train approached from New York. The engineer halted the train and crew, wary of railroad obstructions, rushed forward to confront the stranger awaiting further contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central Islip
L. I
Stranger Identifies Himself As J P Morgan On Train
A man boarded a moving train near scrub oaks claiming to be J P Morgan and demanded the train stop. Upon arrival at Central Islip, an asylum hospital campus, he was turned over to an attendant. The man’s real name is Frank Corrigan.
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Frank Corrigan
Trade Routes Describe Rail Links From Mt Clemens To Detroit
The article notes the Steel and Wire company and various independent manufacturers of tiladis. It mentions Mt Clemens and Mineral beth city connected by the Grand Trunk Railway System through Detroit with travel possible without changing cars.
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Mt. Clemens
Beth City
Detroit
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Larry Smith
Miss Waters
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the Empire
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Hunt Organ
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Ayer
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Glassee
W.onhlo Street
Pittsburg
Cookson
Adams Street
Sook
Tittle Book
Wellville
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