Nathan Hale at English's by Clyde Fitch headlines the theater
News of the theaters reports Clyde Fitch's colonial drama Nathan Hale playing at English's with press previews and audience interest rising as the production opens locally.
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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1902
Page
4
English's and Parr Pantages Programs Summary
Howard Kyle appears in Nathan Pyne at 32 minutes past the hour with vaudeville at 2:15 and 2.15 p.m. Parr presents Lost in the Desert melodrama with showtimes at 2 and 2:30 p.m. Empire features Victoria Burlesquers at 2 and py. m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Kyle
Nathan Pyne
M. Rand
Parr
Victoria
Clyde Fitch’s Inspiring Story Of Nathan Hale At English’s Opera House
Howard Kyle and company staged Clyde Fitch’s revival of Nathan Hale’s tale at English’s Opera House last night. Hale volunteers to spy for Washington amid drama and a tense scene with Alice Adams, who acts out love and resolve as Hale faces execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Fitch
Nathan Hale
New York
Opera House
Howard Kyle
Washington
Knowlton
Etale
Connecticut
Hale
Alice Adams
Alice
Sphner
Totten
Smyth
Howe
Yle
Gentry Brothers Train Show Visits Bloomington
A Bloomington report notes the four Gentry shows consolidate under one management to form the Gentry Brothers Trained Animal Exhibition led by H B Gentry as president and other Gentry family officers. The act becomes the world’s largest trained animal show with plans to tour starting March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Bloomington
Ind
Gentry Brothers
H. B. Gentry
J. W. Gentry
W. W. Gentry
F. H. Gentry
Frankfort Gossip and Local Visits Include Society Gathering
Miss Elsie Peek of Franklin visits her aunt Mrs. Mark Wiley on Madison avenue. The funeral of Mrs. Dempsey Kinick was held Thursday at the Methodist church. Lt. G. Stanton has returned home to Crothereville after visiting his mother. Miss Fannie MacMurry and Jennie Thompson of Franklin visited earlier in the week. County Superintendent John Turman and family of Franklin stayed with relatives here. Miss Stella Whitesides returned to Hanover College after vacation with her parents. A society gathering was held Tuesday evening at the Durr home. Miss Mabel Whitenack Alma Brewer Bertha Robinson and Mr. Fred Robinson left Thursday for Franklin College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Platter
Seymour
Martha Landers
Chicago University
John T. Brush
Meadville
Charles Ripley
Purdue University
Henrietta Schrake
Ricmond
Elizabeth McKenzie
Satewares
Kappa Kappa Gamma
C. W. Green
Central Avenue
Columbia Club
Miss Day
Farmington, Conn
Will
Fred Day
Yale
F. L. Bingham
Fall Haven
Bingham
Spencer
Edward
Fred Wallick
Sidley
Chicago
Mothershead
William A. Ketcham
Sarah Wilson
James L. Floyd
Grace
Inez Woollen
James A. Miles
North
Senate Avenue
Propylaeum
Henry Austin Adams
New York
Knights of Columbus
A. A. Barnes
First Baptist Church
John T. Barnett
Louise Schellschmidt
Fort Wayne
Kay Spencer
Miss Byers
Syracuse
Ladies’ Club
William Springbern
Edward Bettermann
T. A. Wagner
John Lipman
Craft
G. A. Schnull
Frederick Zwicker
Case
Charleston
the Grand
W. P. Land
F. H. Ten Eeyek
Percy Chevalier
D. P. Shields
R. W. Lowry
F. J. Vinson
M. E. Elmer
Frank Fuller
Lyman W. Louis
Hector Gilchrist
J. T. McShane
J. B. Cockrum
Charles Sterling Millard
Peoria, Til
Lydia G. Millard
W. H. H. Miller
H. P. Watson
Frank G. Darlington
Phil M. Watson
W. Garrard Comly
Edward L. McKee
Miss Foster
Mic
Katherine Wallick
Buckingham
Zanesville
Darlington
Wadsworth
Rock Island
Henry Scot Fraser
Mise Talmage
Evanston
Hasselman
Elsie Peek
Franklin
Mark Wiley
Madison Avenue
Dempsey Kinick
G. Stanton
Crothereville
Fannie MacMurry
Jennie Thompson
John Turman
Stella Whitesides
Hanover College
William Durr
Mabel Whitenack
Alma Brewer
Bertha Robinson
Fred Robinson
Franklin College
School Board Shifts Meetings and Reelects Officers
The board moved meetings from Friday to Tuesday each month to align with the regular calendar, with last meeting set for Jan 28 to approve payrolls. They approved bids for smoke consumers, aided Shortridge High School, and addressed delays at General Harrison. Officers were re elected, including Sloan as president and Reissner as secretary with a $1,500 salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartel
Shortridge High School
John A. Schumacher & Co
General Harrison
Schumacher
Co Oe
Abraham Lincoln School
Sloan
Henry P. Coburn
Calvin Fletcher
F. West
Jacob P. Dunn
May L. Shipp
Cleland
Geo. W. Sloan
Andrew M. Sweeney
Frank L. Reissner
Albert Baker
Reissner
Telephone Girls Fearful as Night Shot Sinks In
Night operators at the New Telephone Company's exchange heard noises and shots after which watchman William Schoerogg vanished from the first floor. Bicycle Police Trimpe and Lowe searched the building while the watchman claimed to have fired at a person in the cable room. Repeated attempts to disable service by cable cutting have occurred over the past year, leaving investigators unsure if a real assailant or a shadow was shot at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Telephone Company
William Schoerogg
Trimpe
Lowe
Schoerogg
City News Notes and Local Events
Governor Durbin left the city and will return Monday. Revival services are under way at the Pentecost Band church on North New Jersey street. George H. Chapman Post installs new officers at the Pierson building on North Delaware street. Major Blanche Cox of the Salvation Army leads Sial meetings at No 1 Corps on South Capitol avenue. Rev Father Huntington will hold EpI scopal meetings at St. Davids Chapel starting January 19. H C Meserve to lecture on parables at Plymouth Church with music by Mr Birge. Gideons Gospel meeting to be held at Grace M. E Church tomorrow night. Health board investigates a suspected diphtheria case at the Indianapolis Orphans Home. two children treated at City Hospital. Burial permits refused due to improper death returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durbin
Pentecost Band
North
New Jersey Street
George H. Chapman
Pierson
Delaware Street
Grand Army
Blanche Cox
Salvation Army
Sial
South Capitol Avenue
Cox
Father Huntington
Order of the Holy Cross
Episcopal Church
St. David's Chapel
Jesus
Plymouth Church
H. C. Meserve
Birge
Gideons
Grace M. EF
College Avenue
City
Carter
Retired life insurer recalls rough days in the business
An old-time life insurance solicitor laments modern behavior and recalls being fired from offices and hurled into streets while noting he has never felt insulted. He contrasts the past with today’s younger workers in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Laxative Rromo Quinine Tablets Box Ad Claim
An old advertisement asserts that EE W Grove name must appear on every box of the genuine Laxative Rromo Quinine Tablets, marketed as a celebrated cold and grip cure. The fragment emphasizes the necessity of the Grove signature on each package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Jackson & CO
Inapolis
Oratorical contest to draw students to Indianapolis
High school students from across the state will be invited to Indianapolis on February 7 for the State Oratorical Association contest. Special excursion and admission rates are planned, with discounts expected for high school attendees. Tomlinson Hall will host the event, and judges will be appointed. two manuscript judges from the University of Michigan and Columbia University have accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Oratorical Association
Denison Hotel
Tomlinson Hall
Charles Underwood
Butler College
Byram C. Robbins
Earlham College
Ira D. Goss
Wabash College
Harry Mack
Franklin College
Hardy Masterson
Hanover College
X. H. Edwards
de Pauw
Fred J. Scott
University of Michigan
R. C. Ringwaldt
Columbia University
New Yor
Believer in oil touts Beaumont boom and eggs in one basket
M. M. Bright, a well-dressed traveler from Texas oil districts, explains Beaumont’s oil boom. He describes rapid city growth, a powerful eight-inch oil well, and claims oil could revolutionize global fuel with railroads using the product at low costs. He notes German-American Olaapar stock in Indiana and bets on future profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison Hotel
M. M. Bright
Oll
Texas
Bright
Indiana
Beaumont
Tex
Olaapar
Mr. Bright
Might
Three-Way Fight for Indiana Democratic Chairmanship
Indiana Democratic state committee faces a three corner battle with contenders Fleming Jackson and Fanning. Fleming backs his Fort Wayne ally praised as popular and businesslike, while Jackson draws opposition over monetary views. Fanning gains momentum as committeeman from the Seventh district, supporters insist he is the logical choice to unite the party factions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Democratic State Committee
Stephen B. Fleming
Fort Wayne
Fleming
A. 8
Jackson
Joseph T. Fanning
Mr. Fanning
District Attorney Meets Defendant in Hotel Lobby
District Attorney Kealing met Attorney Tharp and his client R. C. Davis in the Denison Hotel lobby. Davis, under indictment for alleged embezzlement, faces trial set for February 11. The brief encounter included light exchanges but no discussion of the case merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kealing
Denison Hotel
Tharp
Washington
Ind
R. C. Davis
United States Grand Jury
Mr. Kealing
United States District Attorney
Mr. Davis
Davis
Cullen Declines Burnett House Management in Cincinnati
T. J. Cullen, former Denison Hotel manager, will not take over Burnett House in Cincinnati. He cited his children’s schooling here and will remain locally, despite reports he would manage the house and purchase stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Cullen
Denison
Burnett House
Cincinnati
Mr. Cullen
Notable visitors in Indianapolis from the region
Ex Senator Joseph Shea of Seymour dropped by the Grand yesterday while D. P. Baldwin of Se attended the Denison Hotel. James FP Goodrich, Republican state committee chairman, was at the Denison. John R. Bonnell, Terre Haute revenue collector, was in town. Maj J C Birney of Omaha is visiting Indianapolis for the first time in twenty years and staying at the Hotel English. Dan W Simms, newly elected Democratic committeeman from the Tenth district, was here with attorney ex-Judge Hammond of Lafayette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Shea
Seymour
Grand
D. P. Baldwin
Denison
James FP. Goodrich
Republican State Committee
John R. Bonnell
Terre Haute
Maj
J. C. Birney
Omaha
Tenth District
Hammond
Lafayette
Roosevelt’s Early Tenure Signals Independent Leadership
The Florida Times-Union notes President Roosevelt has not held the executive chair long yet proves he possesses original ideas and strong character. The piece suggests a decisive approach emerging from his time in office and hints at the impact of his leadership style on governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Roosevelt's Independence Shown in Appointments Choice
The president stands apart from party, consulting Democratic senators and representatives to find fit men in office. His resolve to prioritize merit over mere loyalty reflects a straightforward, sincere approach that may displease some yet leave a lasting positive impression on his administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Cleveland
Roosevelt
Strikers Restrainned In Chicago Injunction Case
Judge Chetlain granted the Robert Tarrant Company a temporary injunction against striking machinists in Cook county. The opinion supports peaceful picketing but notes evidence of threats and violence. The court insists juries, not magistrates, try contempt charges in such cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chetlain
Circuit Court of
Cook County
Robert Tarrant Company
Palma Aims to Develop Cuba and Ties With U S
President elect Tomas Estrada Palma, then in New York, outlined two main goals: strengthen Cuba United States relations and run an economical administration to develop Cuba's agriculture, seeking tariff reductions to ease Cuban product imports. He plans to return home in April and work hands on with his cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tomas Estrada Palma
Cuba
Central Valley
N.Y
Mendez Capote
National Constitutional Convention
Central Committee of Scrutiny
Maso
Republic of Cuba
United States of America
Isla de Cuba
United States
Fatherland
Gen Tomas Palma Cubans' Choice for President of Freedom
Biography of Tomas Estrada Palma detailing his birth in Bayamo in 1835, his rise from lawyer to general, and his long exile before returning to lead Cuban independence efforts. Highlights include his refusal to swear allegiance to Spain, his roles abroad in Honduras and as foreign envoy, and his eventual candidacy after Spain’s defeat. He remains in Central Valley, New York, with six children and a strong dedication to Cuba's liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomas Estrada Palma
Bayamo
Santiago
Cuba
Palma
Central Valley
N. Y
Carlos Manuel Cespedes
Provisional Government of
Spain
Figueros
Honduras
Senorita Guardiola
Republic
Revolutionary Party
Junta
New York
Council of Cuban Patriotic Clubs
Maxime Gomez
Cubs
Bartolome Maso
To Be Brought Back from Ireland
Governor Nash issued a requisition for James Murray of West Jefferson Madison county Ohio for murder. Murray is charged with killing his wife by repeated kicks last September while drunk. He surrendered in Ireland and will be extradited. Sheriff Gordon of Madison county is deputized to pursue him for trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Nash
James Murray
West Jefferson
Madison County
Ohio
Murray
Ireland
Sherif E. Gordon
American Deserter Commuted to Twenty Years by General Chaffee
Frank Meekin a private in the Thirty-seventh Infantry was tried for entering the enemy’s service in the Philippines. He joined insurgents, served nine months, and admitted joining the enemy. Chaffee commuted a death sentence to twenty years and noted the case’s denial of the abduction charge against a Filipino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Philippines
Frank
Meekin
Thirty-seventh Volumeter Infantry
Callles
United States
Caille
Cailles
Chaffee
Manila
Saburo
General Chaffee
Band of Outlaws
Transpacific and Island Steamship Route Planned
San Francisco reports the Empire Steamship Company and Albion owners will establish mer chant steamers between San Francisco and Manila. The Sears Ohio Indiana and Pennsylvania will head the transpacific line while Albion serves the winter island trade. The three ships share similar dimensions with minor tonnage differences due to fittings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Manila
Empire Steamship Company
Albion
Sears Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
War Department shifts transport plan for teachers to Manila
The War Department changes its plan for moving about two hundred civilian employees and teachers to the Philippines. The Grant will be reserved for troops, and the McClellan will carry the staff from New York to Manila around the tenth of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jan
War Department
Philippines
Manila
Grant
San Francisco
McClellan
New York
Collision at Sea Details of a Steamer Built in 1881
The report describes a steel screw steamer built by J. Roach & Sons in 1881. It notes the vessel’s gross tonnage of 2,168 and rating No. 1. The ship measures 210 feet in length with a breadth of 4 feet 6 inches and a depth of 3 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puget Sound
San Francisco
J. Roach & Sons
Wrecked Steamship Captain Recalls Disaster Near Victoria
Captain A L Hall recounts the sinking after leaving San Francisco for Victoria and Puget Sound. Thick fog and a heavy crash struck the vessel, which sank in 35 minutes with about 65 passengers aboard. Rescues by life rafts and the Dispatch followed, with early estimates of 20 to 50 deaths and several injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Cal
A. L. Hall
San Francisco
Victoria
Puget Sound
Luke
Dispatch
Seattle
Walla Walla
Apa Johnson
Women Brave Rescue at Sea Off Mendocino Coast
Captain Victor Johnson of the Dispatch recounts rescuing crew from the wrecked Walla Walla after it sank in fog off the Mendocino coast. Three fishermen were saved, and several life-raft survivors were pulled aboard amid rough seas. two women aided in helping the injured and exhausted survivors, earning praise for their calmness and bravery. Shipping men in Portland suspect the Europe collided with the Walla Walla, aiding the inquiry into the four masted bark’s sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eureka
Cal
Victor Johnson
Dispatch
Walla Walla
Veesel
Mendocino
Agg
Hall
Airus
Johnson
Portland
Ore
Europe
Queenstown
Eee
Iowa Replaces Ohio as National Political Center
A Philadelphia Times reflection notes Iowa rising as a political hub, replacing Ohio’s historical influence. It highlights Iowa leaders like Allison, Dolliver, Hepburn, Hull, Lacey, Cousins, Kasson, and the mint director, with McKinley’s era fading and a westward shift shaping future governance and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Ohio
Buckeye
McKinley
Sherman
John Hay
Hanna
Congress
Mississippi Valley
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Slope
Iowa
Montana
Wyoming
Oregon
Mississippi River
Gage
Shaw
Treasury
Wilson
House of Sentatives
Maine
Allison
Senate
Committee On
Appropriations
Dolliver
House
Hepburn
Committee
Interstate and Foreign Commerce
Hull
Lacey
Cousins
Treasury Department
E Dhe
Iowa Mah
China
Kasson
Commonwealth
Calve as Carmen in New York Evening Post praise
Mme Calve displays a rich alto in the lower register and a velvety voice, with upper notes fatigued briefly by strain. She remains enchanting and capricious as an actress, her gowns and expressive face drawing the audience, making her Carmen the focal point of the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
Mme. Calve
Jose
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