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Newspaper
Oshkosh Daily Northwestern
Location
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1908
Page
2
A May New York correspondent reports theatergoers resent modern actors railing about past generations. Veteran actor Laurent Skinner defends older stars while praising Edwin Mueth as a giant of art, noting earlier greats like Lawrence Barrett and differing acting methods.
A typed reminiscence laments old stage excess and proclaims current acting favors suggestion over shouting. The speaker, recalling Bkinner and Skinners, argues audiences now grasp clues and subtext, valuing restraint and intelligible resonance over sensationalism.
A fragmented transcript cites a discussion on Shakespeare, drama trends, and the theater world. The speaker notes differing views on period needs, types of plays, and public taste, with references to actors, professors, and students.
A discussion on whether modern theater should return to Shakespeare or embrace contemporary works. The speaker questions audience desires, the role of the New Theater, and the sourcing of actors, warning that the venture may face a commercial shock if it neglects current tastes and talent.
The readable scraps mention a Monday offering and latest animated pictures. It references theater or primary theater content and a mention of 2,000 feet of visuals. Specifics are unclear but it signals a schedule item for entertainment.
William Bebee and his wife conducted a voyage along the Venezuelan coast and the Orinoco delta seeking unknown wildlife for the Bronx Zoological Park. They reportedly collected several birds and animals new to the park, while Bebee’s companion prepared specimens for study in his absence.
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