Shaw's Getting Married aims to shock critics in London play
Bernard Shaw announces Getting Married a blunt comedy designed to punish critics for past cruelty. He describes a bleak, lecture like play with no plot but a persistent argument staged by twelve characters. He promises minimal spectacle and a somber tone to provoke press reaction and public discussion.
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New York
Bernard Shaw
Pest
Shaw
Mr. Shaw
Brugh
BirMiibeham
London
Mandel
Whitatter
Statesman
Hentrat
Rand
Theinywright
Wise brought oftenest against Edwin Forrest for excess drinking
The piece notes repeated accusations of heavy drinking against Edwin Forrest. It recalls a comedian falling off the water wagon into a psych ward, an understudy stepping in, and managers dismissing the reigning actor. It also mentions David Garrick admitting one drunken performance and Edwin Booth’s greater drinking in youth.
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Edwin Forrest
Himselt
2 Hospital
Stu
David Garrick
Girrick
London
Tle
Peg Worbudion
Edwin Booth
Tme
Bijougraph presents season finale with orchestra
Intext song hits Take Me Out to the Hall Game. Extra large showing of pictures by the Bijougraph and new selections by the orchestra will complete one of the best bills of the season.
La Follette Not V P Candidate Says Wisconsin Delegation
A Chicago dispatch reports Wisconsin delegates at a Friday caucus told by Alfred M Rogers that Robert La Follette did not seek the vice presidency. The informal meeting, held without a quorum, showed division on the VP choice and indicated Roosevelt and Taft did not favor La Follette.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago
Robert ‘Marion la Follette
Wisconsin
Wiliam C. Brumder
Alfred Tf. Rogers
la’ Follette
la Fallette
la Follette
Roosevelt
Taft
President Roosevelts Rest After Busy Term
On the eve of leaving for Oyster Bay for summer vacation, President Roosevelt said he had enjoyed every minute of his stay and thanked the American people for the chance to serve. He urged no sympathy, adding he had a perfectly working time with his characteristic smile.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Thaw Case Up Again In New York Supreme Court
Counsel for Marty Thaw asked Justice Dowling to modify the order sending him to the state asylum at Matteawan after his trial for the murder of Stanford White. Frank D. Bartlett appeared for Thaw and DA Jerome opposed the application. Justice Dowling reserved decision.
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Associated Press
New York
Marty K. Thaw
Justice Dow- Wine
Supreme Courts
Thaw
Mattenwan
Stanford White
Frank D. Bartlett
Tijin
Jerome
Justice Dowling
Thimble Chance Sparks a Summer Romance
Marjorie Phillips, a rich girl, sews in a sunlit room while daydreaming of her past life. A playful young man delivers a message from Julia Robbins and later finds a dropped thimble, sparking a wary, evolving flirtation. Overton's eruptions test propriety as summer guests swirl around the cottage.
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Associated Liter
Aeary Press
Marjorie
Marjorie Phillips
Miss Phillips
Julia
Miss Robbins
Jana
Misa
Morton
Miss B
Overton
Garret
Catherine
Dot
Miss’ Phillips
Favorite Prescription for women’s health urged in ad
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a potent restorative for overburdened women nursing mothers and those with gynecological issues. It claims a alcohol free formula, full ingredient disclosure on the bottle, and invites readers to request a free booklet for a professional endorsement.
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Br. Pierce
Paris
Bel
Fierce
Piercé
R-V. Pierce
Nifaio
Marjorie and Overton's Hidden Plans Unfold in Village
In a tense domestic intrigue, Marjorie resists a suitor while Miss Morton and a cousin watch. Overton learns of the matchmaking game and seeks a trousseau for his wife to be, prompting tense exchanges and a plan that hinges on secrecy and night visits.
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Morton
Sha
Marjorie
Overton
Trousseaux
Garret
Martha
Cobb Sanford
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