Alexander the Great at Grand Opera House Impresses San Antonio
Frederick Warde and Louis James head a strong cast in a lavish production of Alexander the Great at the Grand Opera House. The elaborate scenery and costumes dazzle as James plays a fiery Alexander and Warde a crafty Perdiccas. The cast includes Alma Kruger Roxana and Engel Sumner Cleopatra with Miss Alphie James as a Persian slave. The review lauds the stars and the dramatic staging, noting the show’s eleventh season and ongoing popularity.
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Alexander the Great
Grand Opera House
Louis James
Frederick Warde
San Antonio
James
Warde
Perdiccas
Mr. James
Alexander
Norman Hackett
Wadsworth Harris
Alma Kruger
Roxana
Engel Sumner
Cleopatra
Alphie James
Babylonian Garden
Betsy at the Empire theater delights audiences this week
The Empire theater presents Betsy with Miss Owen as Betsy and Miss Atkinson and Mr. Hockey praised. Harry Carson Clarke serves as tutor as Dawson performs a comical hurdle around an Ottoman. The production runs through Monday with reception matinees Saturday and Sunday.
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Betsy
Empire Theater
Harry Carson Clarke
Dawson
Miss Owen
Dolly
Mr. Clarke
Miss Atkinson
Mr. Hockey
In Old Kentucky to Return at Grand Theater Tonight
A revived Old Kentucky novelty with new scenic pageantry visits the Grand tonight. The touring production features an elaborate ladies specialty act and a lavish stage design, illustrating the bluegrass state’s life with fresh theatrics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Bluegrass
Rosemary Revival Highlights Christmas Theatre Trek
English dramatists Parker and Carson rank high among playwriters. Rosemary, a lavish revival, features Howard Kyle in a Christmas matinee and night engagement. Kyle’s company lists Webber, Gaston, Booker, MacDonald, Conibear, Elisner, Princeville, Owen and Hardy in the cast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis N. Parker
Murray Carson
Rosemary
Howard Kyle
Weis
Mr. Kyle
Comediennes
Frederick Webber
George Gaston
Henry Booker
Norman MacDonald
Alfred Conibear
Louis Elisner
Helen Princeville
Edna Owen
Margaret Hardy
Christmas Offering at Empire Theater by Clarke Company
The Harry Carson Clarke Comedy company presents a double bill at the Empire Theater during Christmas week. Curtain raiser My Uncle's Will features a tale where two youths must wed to claim a fortune or it funds a home for insane dogs. The main piece is The Three Hats, a noted comedy from Clarke's repertoire. A Christmas matinee is planned for Christmas Day.
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Harry Carson Clarke
Empire Theater
Evermore
Three Hats
Mr. Clarke
Pocket Knives and Razors at Popular Prices
Praeger’s Hardware advertises affordable pocket knives and razors with low prices to attract shoppers.
Street Car Strike Continues With Mahon Championing Fight
A Trades Council meeting last night endorsed an indefinite street car strike led by Mahon of the Amalgamated Association. A five member committee was appointed to work with Mahon, while Electrical Workers resisted abandoning their Traction Company contract and urged confidence in enforcement.
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Dean Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Trades Council Hall
Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway
Electrical Workers’ Union
Traction Company
Trac
Steet
Trades Council
Bell Jewelry Co Offers Watches and Gold Jewelry
Watches diamonds and gold jewelry advertised as cheap at Bell Jewelry Company located at 227 West Commerce Street.
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Bell Jewelry Co
West Commerce St
Dynamiting Threat from Anonymous Rebel in San Antonio
A labor affiliated manifesto from December 16, 1993 in San Antonio threatens dynamite against corporations and capitalists. The letter denounces bosses and advocates laborers seizing profits, claiming the town must act or “the St. Carlo” will back the workers and force change.
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San Antoni
Editum. Light
Davy Crocket
Sant Annas
Grand Jury
St. Carlo
Gents Tailoring Ad From D B Steele & Co
An old style advertisement announces Gents Tailoring from A to Z. Suits pressed fifty cents and pants pressed fifteen cents. If workmanship falls short the cost is waived. Tailor shop listed as D B Steele & Co at 315 Navarro St near Commerce.
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D. B. Steele & CO
Navarro St
Commerce
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Bertus
Hempere
East 96Th St
New York
N.Y
Prrcuam
12Th St
Louisville
Roger Hanson
Frederick Warde and
Philip
Barerlys
Lindsays
Madge Brierly
Ben Lorey
Lem Lindsay
Frank Layson
Bluegras
Madge
Jon Lorey
Lindsay
Horace Holton
Barbara
Lorey
Layson
Queen Bess
Leerey
Susquehanna
Maryland
Ramsay
Scotch Miles
Plymouth
Tarragon
St. Julien
Dumas
Rudesheimer
Johannsberger
Riesling
Catawba Angelica
Tokay
Muscatel
W. Commerce Street
Old
Ing OF Mahon
Tion Company
Fineck’s
Havana
The
Light
Finck’s
Steinway Pianos
Will A. Watkin Music CO
East
Houston Street
Mioney
Frau
Morris
Clower Installment CO
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