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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1891
Page
6
The city sees weak turnout as warm weather dampens interest in Birhiy sensational plays. Bijou free comedy and Duquesne legitimate drama face modest crowds while New York’s busy season promises seven new shows next week.
Bijou Theater announces the debut of J H Havlin's company with J J Efenthal directing presenting Grattan Donnelly's farce A Pair of Jacks. The Cincinnati piece draws crowds with two doctors named Jack causing romantic mix ups featuring singers dancers and comedic routines during a weeklong engagement.
Critics praise a witty trio Knowles Roach and Booker in a playful stage piece. The reviewer notes entertaining dialogue and strong audience response.
The play Thou Shalt Not adapted by Max Freeman opens at Grand Opera House May 4 with a happy ending. Manager Brady backs a strong cast, scenic sets modelled on Madison Avenue apartments Springdale harbor and Hudson clubhouses, promising lavish production and drama.
Beginning Monday at the Duquesne Theater the R Haddon Chambers drama Captain Swift starts a week of high merit produced by A M Palmer's Madison Square Theater Stock Organization. The cast includes Maurice Barrymore Adi Dyas KK M Holland Stoudard Maud Harrison and others with seven plays in repertoire including Jim the Penman the only piece in Pittsburg not yet seen here.
Sam T. Jack Creole Forlesque Combination returns to Harry Willams Academy Us for a week engagement. The company, praised nationwide for its spectacular features, showcases handsome members in brilliant marches, notable songs, dances, wit, and humor with Southern warmth.
Belle Carter is re engaged as Batacalla the fire queen headlines a varied lineup including Oliver Carroll and his talking figures Admiral Dot and others. The program features Tom Ward and Ed Markey, Ma Oliver with a new song, the Eclipse Quartette, and a dramatic comedy with Miss Clara Farrow. A new idea reports ball game scores in Curio Hall. Also advertised are Cropley phantom midgets, Bal Broma Zoo Zenella and Fred Howe, plus Mack Miller and Bues with Upside Down and other performers.
Go Won Go Mohawk, the only Indian actress, stars in The Indian Mail Carrier at Harris Britton and Deans house this week. The production features spirited dialogue and thrilling plot with trained horses. A two week run will follow with a comedy titled The Midnight Alarm. Booking routes and actor details are listed by the Bijou attaches.
Theater listings note The Midnight Alarm on May 22 at a local theater with Sybil Johnson and the original cast. Madame Janauscere performs in Pittsburg for a week starting May 11 at the Grand Opera House with works like Hatex and Harvest Moon.
A Pittsburg Cloth ing Co advertises a Monday only sale offering 1200 men’s business and dress suits at 480 dollars and higher end 800 dollar options. Also promoted are Aunt Rachel’s medicated berth pad and a large lace curtain sale from J H Kuxne & Co. Iron City Brewery used in town is cited.
In a remarkable tale a sister claims the spirit of Michael Connors, killed in a tunnel two years earlier, visited at night seeking funds to liquidate his debts. She allegedly tapped at the window and maintained the lantern at her bed. Hearings of ghostly visits drew donations and linked to a forthcoming wedding, with the couple now living in the city. Lace Curtain Sale and curtains advertised by J. H. Kuxmn & Bro in the same page.
Gusky's advertises a week long sale on men's salt stock at reduced prices. It claims the store has the largest stock in the city and invites customers to take advantage of the low prices.
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