Songs of all sorts. Operas invade the stage with various results
A diverse program brings several operatic pieces to the stage. Performances range from traditional excerpts to experimental staging, drawing mixed reactions from audiences and critics.
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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1891
Page
12
Juch Shines In Tannhauser At Grand Opera House
The Judh Opera Company offered Wagner’s Tannhauser with Emma Juch as Elizabeth, but critics noted flaws in minor roles and chorus. Jack’s performance stood out, while Revignani led the orchestra as the cast struggled with diction and ensemble. The audience was present, though by sections sparsely filled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tannhauser
Grand Opera House
Judh Opera Company
Germany
Wagner
Iater
Emma Juch
Thal Ace
Franz Vetter
William
Townhower
Judh
William Mertens
Wolfram
Elizabeth
Jack
Tennhower
Rome
Signor Revignani
Jane Makes Laughter An Old Fashioned Farce At Alvin Theater
A nostalgic English farce from the French original, Tone at the Alvin Theater last night. The plot follows a debt-ridden bachelor who fakes a wife through a housemaid to fool his suspicious uncle, leading to rapid, riotous misunderstandings. Performances by Paul Arthur, Miss Bennett, Mr Daly, and Mr Cotton draw strong laughs as the ensemble delivers brisk, crowd-pleasing mayhem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Theater
Jane
Dee
Paul Arthur
Johnstone Bennett
MC. Daly
Reff. Gotton
Wiliam
Miss Bennett
Mr. Cotton
William
Adonis
Tracy
Mother
Amelia Summerville
Fragmentary review notes on Shakelton room decor and jokes
The text critiques a room owned by Mr. Shakelton, noting pretty decoration but too many cheap frames and suggestive passages. It argues the jokes may be repetitive and would improve if such passages were removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Shakelton
De Wolf Hopper Stars In Wang Burlesque At Bijou
De Wolf Hopper opened last night at the Bijou in the operatic burletta Wang set in Siam. The cast includes Della Fox and Anna O Keefe with Samuel Reed and Jeannette St Henry. lavish scenery and a lively elephant routine encore the crowd despite heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Wolf Hopper
Bijou
Barletta
Wang
Hopper
Siam
Slam
J. Cheever Goodwin
Jack Horner
Samuel Reed
Della Fox
Anna O'Keefe
Jeannette St. Henry
Marion Singer
Pittsburg
Royal Ace
Bangkok
Pitteburg
de Wolfener
Two Kinds of Opera at the Duquesne Theater
Rudolph Aroneon’s Opera Company presented The Jolly Students and Cavalleria Rusticana at the Duquesne Theater. The one act light opera was well rendered with strong acting by Jefferson De Angelis and charming work by Louise Beaudet, while Cavalleria Rusticana suffered from an underpowered orchestra and weaker casts though Pauline L Allemand delivered a fine soprano. A fair audience attended, and the comique offered the stronger appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Aroneon
Opera
Duquesne Theater
von Suppe
Jefferson de Angelis
Louise Beaudet
Santwerp
L'Allemand
Mascagni
Mme, Hauk
Montariol
World’s Museum Theater Show Charms Audiences
The World's Museum hosts a varied week long program led by Prof. Matthews with ten performing goats. Electra continues to shock pleasantly while Annie Bell attracts attention with her weight. Shintaro's troupe of Japanese performers draws wild applause. A crowd fills both matinee and evening shows, with strong prospects for the full week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World's Museum
Matthews
Electra
Annie Bell
Shintaro
Musical program at Harry Davis Fifth Avenue Museum
The weeklong programme features Wells' Lady Silver Cornet Band with skilled players, and the star Big Mary noted for size and crowd appeal. McDonald the musician showcases instruments, Swedish Bell Ringers perform, a humorous acrobatic clown appears, and Prof White presents amusing feats with a mule and monkey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davis
Fifth Avenue Museum
Wells
Lady Silver
Big Mary
McDonald
White Tate
Dowling and Hassan Star in Red Spider at Local Theatre
Two packed houses greeted Mr. Dowling and Miss Hassan yesterday. Dowling played Dakota with his signature skill in The Red Spider, while Hassan gave a strong portrayal of the Western girl with apt stage presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Dowling
Sadie Hassan
Dakota
Miss
Rory
Theatrical Notes at Williams Academy Enjoyable Show
The Taz Rentz Santley Company gave an entertaining performance at Williams Academy last night with lively acts and attractive performers. Tax sale of seats for Austrian Juvenile Band concerts begins Thursday at Hamilton's music store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taz Rentz-Santley Company
Williams’ Academy
Hamilton
Jodi
Cferguerite
Gounod
Cavalleria Rusticans
Juci
Somes
Reform proposals pressure property owners amid unrest says voter
The writer laments tax collection failures and calls for reforms by the Committee of Public Safety as property owners face demands and possible ruin while noting the populace feels terrorized by occupiers and the ongoing crisis. The piece hints at fiscal strains, repairs, and state taxes impacting households during the upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isa Rea
Aelgaver
Committee of Publics Safety
Rai
Hungarian boarding house raid exposes police bias and abuse
A Chicago area letter describes Hungarian tenants housed by a contractor facing police raids, alleged harassment, and fines under the Brooks law. The writer recounts supervisor arrogance, threats, and a mayor's involvement, noting improprieties and a subsequent council inquiry.
Cincinnati's Coal Shortage Ahead in Cold Weather
Cincinnati reports a six days supply of coal and rising prices. Railroads push to move coal as cold wave nears, with 500000 bushels of Kanawha coal coming in on light barges expected to arrive Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Music as a Medicine Hypnotic Effect of Soft Harmony on Patients
The article argues music can aid illness, with soft, well executed tunes acting hypnotically to fatigue the senses and induce semi hypnotic sleep. It notes cheer in illness and suggests future medicine may include instruments like viols and sackbuts among therapeutic tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canon Harford
Bottles for Champagne and the Limits of Reuse
The article explains champagne bottles cannot be reused due to glass stress from internal pressure. It cites a thrifty producer who tested reusing old bottles with 8,000 new wines and found most bottles broken and wine lost. Bottles are corked and wired, stored warm to aid effervescence, then aged eight months to four years in cellars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pall Mall
White Horses and Broadway Cars in New York
Charles T. Murray reports a surge of white horses pulling Broadway cars in New York as livestock on the line declines. He notes superstition favors red headed women but observes cost and economy push use of cheaper white horses. The piece hints at upcoming cable cars and fading of the old freckled white horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broadway
Charles T. Murray
New York
Dame Fortune
Dan Lamont
Carriage Wraps and Evening Wear Featured by Local Firm
Long fur trimmed garments highlighted in the new fur department at Jos, Hoxne & Co. 607 621 Penn avenue. The Pecat taibet line is showcased as part of the latest arrivals for opers and evening wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jos, Hoxne & Co
Penn Avenue
Surviving Crew of Sarah Rescued After Wreck at Carmada Point
Victoria reports the ship Sarah wrecked off Carmada Point with several crew saved after boats failed to launch. Captain Greenhalg and most officers attempted to escape. mutineers left behind were later picked up nearby. Survivors describe a brutal, half-frozen struggle as waves broke the vessel apart and Indians aided their shoreward rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. C
Sarah
Carmada Point
Greenhalg
Catain
Mhoridar
Narrow train wreck attempt near Webster shocks Webster
A Brownsville to Pittsburgh express narrowly escaped a barricade of rocks and ties set on the Webster crossing. Passengers panicked as the obstruction was cleared by the crew in minutes. Websters residents mobbed by fear and demand answers as PRR police and Philadelphia detectives take charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster
Mowonaawena City
McKeesport
Belle Vernon
Pittsburg
Lake Erie
Brownsville
George Young
Frank White
Webster Crossing
White
Uniontown
Pennsylvania Railroad
Philadelphia
President Harrison Heads to Maryland Duck Shore
President Harrison and General Sewell arrived in Bexores Maryland in private car and planned several days at a ducking shore despite dense fog and drizzling rain. Canvass-back and red-heads scarce. warmth kept birds away. Edward S. Clark and Aunt Emmeline welcomed them. guns ready for morning outing after talk with ex-Governor Foraker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bexores
Harrison
Sewell
New Jersey
Ducklng
Susquehanna
Edward 5. Clark
Emmeline
Washington
Foraker
Ohio
McKinley Plurality Projected At About Twenty Thousand
Early returns from Ohio show Major McKinley leading by about 21 500 votes with 3 counties counted. Officials expect full official results by Saturday as further counties report their totals and minor parties show variable totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columsus
McKinley
Campbell
Thurst
Seitz
Clark
Hancock
Lucas
Muskingum
Ross
People’s Party
Prohibition
Local arrests sweep through Allegheny area crimes
A series of arrests and warrants issued in Allegheny and nearby wards include Louis Jones detained for assault, Dan Hater and Mat Barnes held for cigar theft from John Stuis's saloon, and others accused of keeping disorderly houses, assault and battery, and attempted counterfeiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Jones
Jerred Wabar
Secon Nue
Reilly
Dan Hater
Mat Barnes
Detective Johnson
Allegheny
John Stuis
Mapuna
Michael Miklus
Squire Low
Ares
John Krokar
Alasreas Reilly
Allen E. Ware
Wilkinsburg
Gationaey
Alderman McKenna
Clara Crock
Madison Avenue
Dersorrves Frreornaup
Robinson
Charlies McGuire
Daniel Sailor
Penge
Avenue
Joan Gaas
Twenty-seventh
Succop
John Norton
Greas
Molten
Joan Hayer
Jones Avenue
Ann Simpson
Mary Burke
Aneya
Dean
Gronore Taylor
Alderman Caldwell
Madgie Fretheifer
South Thirtieth Street
Snap Shots At Local Affairs
Diphtheria cases rise to basin level while 18 scarfe cases are logged by the Health Bureau. Robbery victim Jossia Stivo seeks evidence against assailants. Mrs Jovi Baxeiwo nearly drowns during crossing of the Conongahels river. A corpse found near Mas- Conerants P. M. Connetty identified as a coal miner. Ninth Ward resident P. M. Connetty reports possible inability to celebrate Christmas. Burglars raid Christina Walker home but leave only a tin box of deeds and insurance papers. Authorities investigate the Catholic priest alleged to have taken girls to France and possible impersonation by a city officer. Troy Hill Cemetery body removal method criticized. Health Bureau orders proper procedures to prevent disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hona
Ces
Denmark
Board of Health
Hungary
Somey
East
Ohio Street
Ewe
Abe
Police
Bureau of Health
Jossia Stivo
Southside
Jovi Baxeiwo
Coulterville
Oegan
Conongahels
Ft. W
Massilion
C. Conte
Etna Ae Identican
Effer
Mas
Conerants P. M. Connetty
Ninth Ward
Mae Fe
Turves
Mra Christina Walker
seEenis Dereush
Allegheny City
France
Eee
E. B. Topp
Perkins Agency
Killbuck Streets
Allegheny
Troy Hill
McLaughlin
Health Bureau
Chicago City Council Refuses Remonstrance Over Police Action
By an 82 to 9 vote the Chicago City Council referred a Trade and Labor Assembly remonstrance against Mayor Washburne and Chief McClaughrey for disrupting Grief's Hall and Turner Hall gatherings to the Police Committee. The body censured the remonstrance while largely backing the Mayor and Democrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughey
Wyman
Jin Council
Reform Association
A. D. T. Watson
Allegheny
Tang H. C. Price
Epee
Koerner
M. Koerner
Siion
Yman
ChicaGo
Committee On Police
Trade and Labor Assembly
Washburne
McClaughrey
Turner Hall
Supreme Court Grants Certiorari in Bew Chinese Merchant Case
The Supreme Court granted a writ of certiorari to require the Circuit Court to certify the case of Lan Ow Bew, a Chinese merchant from Portland Oregon, barred from admission after a short visit to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hinectos
United States Supreme Court
Circuit Court
Lan Ow Bew
Portland
Ore
China
Obituary Notice for Henry Dalmeyer at The Third National Bank
The Third National Bank records the death of Henry Dalmeyer and honors his honesty and friendship. The board offers heartfelt sympathy to his family and directs that a testimonial of esteem be placed on their minutes. Signed by Cas F. Wexl, President, and William Steinmeyer, Cashier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thigp National Bank
Prrrspurg
Henry Dalmeyer
Third National Bank
Cas. F. Wexls
Wm. Steinmeyer
Briggs Case Appealed by Prosecution Committee
The Briggs Committee on Prosecution appealed to the Synod from the New York Presbytery decision and filed a complaint against the dismissal of the charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Briggs Committee On Prosecution
Newark Fails to Sail on Time in Surprise Delay
The Newark cruiser did not depart as planned and is now set to sail early tomorrow, despite earlier expectations. Bostrom reports the delay and notes actions underway to ready the ship for departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostrom
United States
Newark
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The
Iroquesne
Alvin
London
DE Wolf Hoppes
Barlettta
Jolly
World's Museum Theater
Davis’ Museum Theater
Harris’ Theater
Wertheimer
Henricks
Speman
Maryland
M’kinley
Newark Faille
U. S
Himmelrich
Kanricks
Market ST
Mesa
J. H. Neill
Erg, PA
Washington, D. C
Wasarsotos
D. C
Electrical and Medical Institute
Garrents
Hfe
J. H. Mer
Pennsylvania
California Fit Syrup CO
Francibco
Kowavnie
WEW Tork
Elite Photo
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