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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1908
Page
8
A frightened parent recalls a May incident when Kitila Louie four rushed from a street gathering crying of illness among two Moeyerr children. The account describes concern over contagious disease and a plea for help amid noisy, uncertain conditions.
A collage of notices and reviews for New York theatre productions including Grang Opera House Al Oraig Wilean, Empire-Misa Emma Boat, Anita the Singing Girl, Big Tent Theater Nora Thorne, Happy Hour Theater, and Wilson as the Gold Medalist. It describes matinees and evening performances, the appeal of a forthcoming piece Coming Thro the Rye, and background on The Devil and The Pirate, noting Henry W. Savage’s rapid production and rival plans while Philadelphia’s version was in rehearsal.
The report announces Henry W. Savage’s big production of The Devil visiting Grand on November 24 and 25 with Corinne the peerless singing comedienne, and Meyer’s Lola from Berlin slated for road tour use. Notables include Mark Sullivan Hazel Carlton Franklin Vail Henry Cary Lewis Lille May White Osborn Clemson Lillian Wilson Freddie Stott Pearl Revare Boonte Tageborg and an ensemble ready to support Corinne. Imma Bunting begins a 20 week run at Empire Opera House, with strong audience anticipation and a praised reputation from 45 Minutes from Broadway. Anita the Singing Girl heads the first week, with a robust supporting company and a strong second act In the Bishop's Carriage already planned for Antonin.
A lively early 20th century notice describes the New York engagement and Grand Theatre plans for Lehar's The Merry Widow and related novelties. It praises the production, score, and star cast including Mike Glos, Charles A. Pusey, and Thomas Weary, with mention of the Royal Chef staging and extensive company talent.
A New York season tour showcases Wag newly with ornate stage design and Orientalist imagery. The Big Tent Theater presents Dora Thorne by the Big Wench company, promising intense human interest and capable company. A week away ends with a standing room crowd as the show returns this evening.
A damaged OCR fragment describes Happy Hour Theater with mentions of four young performers including Joy Guise and Johnny. It notes song, dance, and vaudeville acts, with references to wigs and a sensational, risqué presentation. The fragment suggests extended run and management decisions but lacks clear dates or outcomes.
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