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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1902
Page
4
Local stage notes praise the contrasting performances of soprano Lill Lehmann and pianist Josef Hofmann at English's theater. Lehmann drew steady applause with poised vocal delivery while Hofmann impressed with precise technique, eliciting sustained acclaim from a varied audience.
Lilli Lehmann defined the German dramatic singing ideal in a stirring recital assisted by Josef Hofmann at English's Opera House. Lehmann’s Isolde aria and Schubert pieces demonstrated powerful emotion and precision, while Hofmann's Beethoven and Liszt performances earned storms of applause.
Frank Daniels and his company present two performances of Mis Simplicity a musical comedy at English's. The book by R A Barnet and score by Harry Lawson Heartz both Boston men. Barnet has written comedies set to music for the Boston Cadets and previous pieces found general use after their Boston Cadets productions. E M Holland and company stage Eben Holden next week. Seat sales start Monday morning. Lafayette and his entourage close at the Grand with two shows.
A busy week previews performances headed by Mrs. Katherine Bloodgood and the Kauffmans on bicycles, plus Winchester at Park Theater with Hardee Kirkland and Harry Gwynette. Next week The Katzenjammer Kids and A Homespun Heart await at Park, and Utopians offer burlesque at Empire. Y M C A concert impresses Tomlinson Hall with Hahn Parke Quintet and Geeding’s vocals.
Social updates from Pana and surrounding towns list visits, guests, and upcoming events. Notable items include mask ball plans, recitals, dances, club meetings, and Society officials reaffirming leadership after annual reports. Highlights feature Mrs. Hannah Snell, Miss Edith Wilson, and Miss Groves among many hostesses and performers.
Chicago bishop coadjutor Rev. C P Anderson will preach at St Pauls Episcopal. First Presbyterian elects C W Meyers and Dr BE Elder as elders. Richmond clerk J Harry Suflath files bankruptcy in US Court. Detectives arrest Rufus Holt in a grand larceny case. Meridian street Methodist to observe McKinley memorial day with John W Kern speaking. Louisa Richards dies of peritonitis aged 44. Home Brewing directors elected Jungelauss Nuerge Frick Hooker Hager. Burglars target Peter Schelischmidt’s Circle Park Hotel overcoat theft reported. People's Church movement shifts to Propylaeum. Rev E A Cantrell speaks on prophets faith. Fire and police dept. stats show growth. H L Hood to preach on race problem. Rev V P Welch and wife preach at Covenant Congregational. McKinley memorial meeting at Allen Chapel with colored speakers. Statehouse plumbing plans by Samuel Shutt advancing. Burglary reports list watches and cash stolen. Unsound mind label for William Allred. Typographical unions agree on pay scales. Yale Dean Frank K Sanders to speak at Plymouth Church. Organ recital by E H Birge. Short weights in coal questioned by police. Flower Mission auxiliary organized by Harrison and Grover. children to distribute 3000 boxes. Salem Farmers Club in operation with 12 families.
In Muncie Indiana Miss Helen Burnett wed Moses Myers of Lexington Ohio a few days ago. Parents Rev and Mrs J F Burnett expressed initial astonishment but sent congratulatory wishes. The news came via a letter from the son in law while several local residents are noted in society notices.
Electrical workers and contractors plan a conference with State Labor Commissioner McCormack to seek a settlement. Both sides stay firm, but a compromise may be reached at today’s talks to end the strike.
W Linford Smith of Pittsburg visited the Columbia Club with Dr. George E. Hunt. Smith, a school friend of the late W J Koontz author of the Billy Baxter Letters, recited a poem at a Pittsburg dinner. He denies authorship of the piece Coward Joe which he performed after being given to him by another man.
President Ramsey of Citizens National Bank announces Crawfordsville Traction Company plans an electric line to the Shades of Death in western Indiana, starting April and aiming to reach coal lands in Fountain and Parke counties. Propsoed route options include Covington or Rockville, with a $60,000 township subsidy from Union in Montgomery county.
The Indiana Republican Editorial Association will hold its annual banquet at Denison Hotel on Jan 3 at 8 30 PM. Editors and publishers are urged to attend and join the association. A business meeting starts next morning at 9. M W Pershing of Tipton is president and F T Singleton of Martinsville is secretary.
A Marion group led by R E Breed of Marion Flint Glass Company dined at the Columbia Club. Breed described the visit as an annual jaunt by the “gang of farmers” who had a prosperous year with pumpkins apples cabbages and more. The party traveled in President McCulloch’s private car and returned home last night.
Henry Marshall of Lafayette reports Tippecanoe county will nominate county and legislative candidates under the Joss primary election law, likely late February or early March. The plan aims to settle factional tensions, with Marshall aiming to run for representative again and possibly speaker if elected.
Lawrenceburg figure William O’Brien has not visited the city since the committee reorganization. He plans to summon a meeting of the Democratic State committee the week after next and left Secretary Hawkins in charge of committee rooms until his return.
Pierce Norton once a prominent attorney in the city was seen at the Grand Hotel in Marion last night. Judge Willard New from North Vernon, rumored as a potential Democratic candidate, drew attention in political chatter.
Tom Gray, a husband living at 119 East Market street, was arrested by Bicycle Policemen Trimpe and Lowe after an attempted escape and a disturbance at his home. Mrs Gray and her mother accused him of abuse and furniture destruction while Gray claimed the tin cans thrown at the rear were his doorbell. He admitted using cans to notify his wife he was caring, and was charged with drunkenness and disturbing the peace.
Judge Baker of the United States Court heard arguments in the Wabash Railway Company petition to cite the Baltimore and Ohio and Baltimore, Ohio and Chicago railways for contempt. The dispute concerns whether the Wabash may cross B and O tracks near St. Joe in DeKalb County. Baker said a decision would be announced a week from Monday.
Prince Henry tribute details to be announced as fast as arrangements proceed. The committee plans to use the cable freely for rapid communication with Prince Henry and to notify other cities when plans are arranged.
Berlin reports Admiral Von Tirpitz and General Von Plessen will accompany Prince Henry of Prussia on his U S visit. The suite includes Seckendorf, Schwindt, Egidy, Trotha, Mueller, Grumme, Reich. Kronprinz Wilhelm sails Feb 22 to New York. voyage spans four weeks with stops in Washington and other cities before returning March 8 on the Deutschland.
Washington January 17 Captain Joseph B Coghlan sang Hoch der Kaiser and was reprimanded by Secretary Long. With Prince Henry due, naval officers debate Coghlans role at ceremonies. Coghlan commands New York navy yard and may seek leave to avoid official duties during the visit.
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