Stage device and old men in theater praised in Chicago notes
The article surveys stage effects and the scrap of paper device used to advance plots, noting Sardou Gillette and other authors. It discusses actors like Otis Skinner Charles Walcot and Henry Irving playing old men and the craft of listening. It praises Forest Park Chicago’s summer attractions and mentions Ringlings Brothers in Oshkosh on July 23.
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Sardou
French Academy of Immortals
Fomortal
William Gillette
At- Fisk
Susten
Austen
Otis Skinner
Grain Mont
Mansfeld Ivas
de Wolfe
Clyde Fitch
Rosenfeld
Boverty
Wworth
Neil Burgess
Burgess
Chicago
Juliet
Theater
John Hate
Hare
Joseph
Jefferson
Glad Men
Charles Walcot
John Gilbert
Gil« Ibett
Henry Irving
Conan Doyle
Watertoo
Berhard Shaw
Shaw
Irving
Stoddart
W. BH
Thompson
Bishop
Brad‘dart
United States
Enterprise
Caicago Park
Ringlings
Oshkosh
Ringing Brothers circus promises Europe imported talent
Oshkosh audience to see 375 world class performers from Europe and America. The Bijou presents a novel parade, motorized thrills, and acts by Van, Turner, De Van, and the Sthadr Trio. Included are 650 horses, a giant canvas pavilion, and the film The Blue and the Grey with war drama and romance.
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America
Fiava
Europe
Tony ‘ Stephantey
la Belle Roche
George van
Pristrose&Dockstader
Minstrels
West
Bijou
Van
Oshkosh
A. Bluffar
Cora Turner & Co
Turner
de. van
Sthadr
Majestic Theater
Chicago
George Matchow
Shenandoah
West Point Military Academy
White House
Lincoln
Widow of Dr William H Wilson questioned in alleged murder case
In Philadelphia on July 2 the widow of Dr William H Wilson met with the district attorney and investigators. She described delivering a bottle of allegedly poisoned ale and drinking it herself, denying knowledge of who rented the drink as detectives planned another house search for clues.
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Tare Secrate
Philadelphia
William H
District Attorney's Office
City Hall
F. .J. Maneely
Joseph H. Taulane
Paul and
Lone
Arthur Selers
Roosevelt to Visit Peary Arctic Ship in Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt plans a Monday afternoon visit to Commodore Peary’s arctic exploring steamer Roosevelt as it heads from New York to the North Pole. The ship is to anchor near Morro Hill where the president may inspect the craft if arrangements allow.
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Sby
Associa
Oyster Bay
N.Y
Tilly l
Roosevelt
Commodore Peary
Peary Arctic Club
New York
North Pole
Laramore Hill
Ney
Peary
da ‘Soof
Sagamore Hill
Warehouse Blaze at Chippewa Falls Tied to Unknown Arsonists
George Brewster reported a large tobacco warehouse burned to the ground in Chippewa Falls. Police and state fire warden investigate arson. Brewster’s insurance policy with one company canceled, another policy taken out, insurer uncertain about coverage. No loss amount given.
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Associated, Press
Milwaukee
Wig
Wisconsin
George Brewster
Venezuela court confirms $3,009,000 fine against asphalt firm
Caracas July 3 The court of salvation confirms a civil court ruling against the New York and Bermudez Asphalt Company ordering payment of 3 009 000 to the Venezuelan government The decision states no further appeal is possible and references President Castrofi's message following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Court of Salvation
First Astance
New York and
Bermudez
Castrofi
Not Necessary to Boil Clothes
An advertisement promotes P. G. Naphtha Soap as a time saving laundry aid. It claims boiling clothes is unnecessary with cold or lukewarm water and the soap, offering quicker easier washing than using ordinary laundry soap. The piece notes the product is sold in local groceries.
Cablegram Expresses Venezuelan Sorrow Over Cleveland
A cablegram to Mrs. Grover Cleveland expresses condolences for the death of Mr. Cleveland. It notes sorrow and mourning across the continent and praises Mr. Cleveland's public virtues, conveying Venezuela's sympathy through its representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Venezuela
Persian cossacks withdrawn from Teheran guard duty
The British government withdrew the Persian Cossacks guarding the Teheran legation due to Persian refugees inside the building. The legation has been informed that guarantees for persons and property will be required before the guards are reassigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Teheran
Legation
Shib
Akron Ching Company Faces Involuntary Bankruptcy Petition
In Cleveland Ohio today an involuntary petition in bankruptcy was filed in U.S. Court against the Akron Ching Company of Akron. A temporary receiver was appointed to take charge of assets until a trustee is named, with an extensive tranche at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Presa. Gleveland
United States
Akron Ching. Company
Akron
Chicago
Opposition to duty on American hops in Commons debate
London July 3 The House of Commons select committee considering possible means to rehabilitate the British hop industry reports an overwhelming majority opposing the suggested duty on American hops imported into England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Jobbie
House of Commons
England
Western Montana lumber workers strike over wage scale
The lumber workers' union of western Montana rejects the wage scale in effect since May 7, 1909 and goes on strike. About 400 men are affected as the old scale provides for roughly $10 less a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumber Workers
Montaua
Associated Press
Missoula
Mont
Lumber Workers’ Union of
Western Montana
Sone
Fire destroys buildings in Oneida Michigan
Fire raged at the Warner Industrial building and several surrounding structures in Oneida Michigan causing estimated losses over $50,000. Fire officials investigated the blaze as wholesale destruction with no immediate reports of casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Oneida
M. Y
Warner Industriad
Loudon Sails for Home from Tokio
Minister Loudon, who represented the Netherlands in Washington, sails for the United States with his wife. He reflects on potential harm from remarks and the cost of timely action, noting a stitch in time may save a surgeon's fee later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokio
Loudon
Netherlands
Washington
United States
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