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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1908
Page
7
Legislation to prohibit manufacture and import of certain words and faces is moving forward. A fixed tax of 800 per every packet is proposed, with penalties including fines of 10 pesos per pack and confiscation and destruction of all contraband cards.
In a February report, Belgians show opposition to women serving as judges and in higher courts. A will from AL Vandervelds hints at suppressing female admission to the judiciary, while some voters favor continuing male-dominated court roles. The piece contrasts royal dietary notes and a stray local goat obituary with other brief items.
The Grand offers a week of Allen Curtis Musical Comedy Company shows including Akey Mikey and Ikey, A New York Girl, The Jolly Widow, and Woodland. Max Figman appears in The Man on the Sox and Mahara Bros Minstrels perform at the Empire. A new program change is announced after Monday night with a later update to follow.
The Empire performs Mark Swan's The Detective and the Girl with a weeklong engagement. Manager Applegate Gladina promises a vivid display of each company member’s talents and a striking hypnotism theme. Miss Bunting shines in a leading role alongside Flossie, expected to leave a strong impression on San Antonio audiences.
The Big Tent presents matinee and tonight showings of Wedded and Parted. Change of bill for the remainder of the week will be announced later.
Griffiths Hypnotic Comedy Company returns with ONeills of Derry and Weddel and Perfect in two performances at Gren Opera House. Casts include Law Vanner Collison Alten family George Sian and Richard Lester. Patrons praise the troupe for sustained effort and entertainment value in a strong bill.
The Lyric theater presents the Griffita Mypnetic company with a 2:30 matinee today, continuing its popular run. Crowded houses have filled the venue, forcing management to extend accommodations for patrons as the show achieves notable feats.
The Grand hosts three nights and a matinee of the show featuring Allen Curtis and a large cast in comical acts and song numbers. The program includes "Woodland" with forest themed melodies by Tasburg, praised for its tuneful color and innocent humor, promising a delightful escape from daily life.
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