Stuart Robson in The Henrietta at English's Tonight
Theater news lists Stuart Robson in The Henrietta at English's tonight with Macklyn Arbuckle and Russe Whytal in supporting roles. Park Theater shifts to the farce A Stranger in a Strange Land, and Empire Theater hosts the City Club Burlesquers with vaudeville and burlesques. Next week Helene Mora headlines the Grand Opera House with Kilpatrick and other cyclers. Robert Edeson brings Soldiers of Fortune to English's next Tuesday with a strong cast including Dorothy Donnelly and Gretchen Lyons.
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Stuart Robson
Lacasion
Bronson Howard
Bertie the Lamb
Wall Street
Macklyn Arbuckle
Russe Whytal
Mr. Robson
Park Theater
Corbett
Terry McGovern
City Club
Empire Theater
Helene Mora
Grand Opera House
Kilpatrick
Robert Edeson
Augustus Thomas
Richard Harding Davis
Mr. Davis
Robert Hilliard
Republic
Edeson
Robert Clay
Harry Harwood
John Drew
Dorothy Donnelly
New York
Murray Hill Theater
Gretchen Lyons
Esther
Guy Bates Post
Mr. Kelcey
Miss Shannon
The Auctioneer at English's With Warfield in Lead Role
The Auctioneer with David Warfield as Simon Levi is among the season’s few successes in New York. It opens next Wednesday and Thursday at English’s, portraying a ghetto life ascent and fall. Warfield’s serious portrayal follows his Weber & Fields days, praised as a fine characterization.
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David Warfield
Simon Levi
New York
Mr. Warfield
Weber & Fields
Warfield
Grossmith to Tour Canada and U S March 18 at Propyne y
George Grossmith of London plans a tour of Canada and the United States with a stop in this city on Tuesday March 18 at the Propy Ney. The fourth visit to North America enhances his status as a popular favorite, built on over twenty years of "Mr. Grossmith and his piano" and his monologue artistry.
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George Grossmith
London
Canada
United States
Mr. Grossmith
Atlantic
England
West and Grossmith tied by stage and song legacies
A multi-quote segment notes John Grossmith’s early London debut in Human Oddities and his rise with Gilbert and Sullivan in Opera Comique. It also covers William H. West’s will probate in Chicago, leaving most to his widow and siblings, plus a theatrical enterprise clause. A separate Elwood recital highlights Miss Leona J. Hawkins pupils performing with Linn, Boullett, Springsteen, and Galvin.
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Indianapolis Journal
Elwood
Ind
Leona J. Hawkins
Methodist Church
Miss Linn
Lafayette
Emil Boullett
Springsteen
Miss Galvin
Indianapolis
Personal and society notes from Indianapolis era social pages
Mrs. J. W. Meitlen travels to Kokomo for a short visit while others plan California trips and Chicago gatherings. Engagements, receptions, and society movements fill the week with guests from Baltimore to St Louis and local church circles.
Charlottsville Teens Wed Elopement Mystery Arises
Walter Niles and Miss Roxie Thomas of Charlottesville Ind were married Monday morning by Justice Smock. An uncle claimed the couple had eloped and were only fifteen. The courthouse license clerk reported a man signing Cicero Thomas confirmed they were of legal age, but the uncle denied knowing anyone by that name in Charlottesville.
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Walter Niles
Roxie Thomas
Charlottesville
Ind
Justice Smock
Cicero Thomas
Military Ball Planned in Tomlinson Hall March 12
Preparations are underway for the military ball to be hosted by the Military and Uniformed Association in Tomlinson Hall on March 12. Governor Durbin and Mayor Bookwalter have been invited, with General Carnahan expected to lead the grand march.
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Tomlinson Hall
Military
Durbin
Bookwalter
Carnehan
Marion Club Elects Carter President in One-Ticket Vote
The Marion Club held its annual election with a single ticket. Thomas J. Carter won as president, James M. Leathers as first vice president, L. W. Cooper as second, Richard B. Tuttle as third, Albert Uni as secretary, and Thomas A. Wynne as treasurer. Directors include David M. Parry, Nicholas M. Harrison, W. K. Cooper, O. B. Henderson, and Dr. Fred R. Charlton. sergeant at arms Harry E. Wallace. Retiring president John G. Kirkwood released the year’s financials showing receipts of 15117.63 and expenditures of 14516.81, noting new bowling alleys and card-room repairs, mortgage interest, and a treasury balance of 3577,467. He highlights payroll savings from revised collections and books, plus a $475 stock donation from D. M. Parry.
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Marion Club
Thomas J. Carter
James M. Leathers
L. W. Cooper
Richard B. Tuttle
Albert Uni
Thomas A. Wynne
David M. Parry
Nicholas M. Harrison
W. K. Cooper
O. B. Henderson
Fred R. Charlton
Harry E. Wallace
John G. Kirkwood
Kirkwood
D. M. Parry
Special Meeting on Dr Geis Case and Ballot Samples
Election Board Chairman Elliott received ballot samples for the March 14 primaries and will meet at 11 o clock to decide Dr Geis’s candidacy for coroner after his request was rejected on Tuesday. The board is expected to allow Geis on the ballot. Brown and Lott helped organize a 300 member Charles W Brown Colored Republican Club at a Norwood meeting.
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Eliott
Republican County Committee
Board of Primary Election Commissioners
Elliott
Geis
Charlies W. Brown
J. H. Lott
Norwood
Charles W. Brown
Colored Republican Club
Fire in Automobile in Front of Columbia Club
A burning electric automobile in front of the Columbia Club at about 5 30 last night drew much attention as witnesses watched a display of fireworks. A chemical engine from fire headquarters responded to the scene. The vehicle owner refused to give his name for publication.
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Columbia Club
Indianapolis News Briefs From City and Surroundings
James W. Brown improves after illness on Pratt street. Big Four freight derailment near Lawrence causes two hours of delay with no injuries. First Baptist Church hosts a social for candidates. Bankruptcy report on O W Williams shows assets corrected to 5927.82. Amos W Butler to attend Muncie charity meeting on Child Saving. Fort Wayne Battery muster-out order withdrawn. artillerymen remain ready. Edwin Barbour dies of strychnine and morphine poisoning. origin uncertain. Milton Garrigus and R M Smock plan GA R encampment arrangements in Indianapolis. Indianapolis Fre underwriters elect officers, Gregory new president. smoker planned. Unidentified body found near Irvington to be buried if not identified. Railroad Council planned annual banquet with vaudeville. Central Labor Union to fund labor temple by selling raffle. County shoes contract questioned due to Spafford ties. $45.60 total. Spafford defends lack of involvement.
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Pratt Street
Lawrence
First Baptist Church
Indianapolis
O. W. Williams
Morument Place
Amos W. Butler
Indiana State Board of Charities
Muncie
Adjutant General
Fort Wayne
St. Louis
Pilgrim Hotel
Edwin Barbour
Barbour
Milton Garrigus
Indiana G. A. R
R. M. Smock
W. H. Armstrong
Commercial Club
Fre Underwriters’ Association
Fred A. Gregory
Frank F. McCrea
John J. Reilly
Gregory
John M. Spann
Irvington
Wiese Undertaking
Indianapolis Railroad Council
No. 0
Morrison's Hall
E. W. Bassett
Edward Bonnell
Mike Wolf
William F. Fox
M. J
County plans eighty foot wide stone bridge in Washington Street
The County Council backs an eighty foot stone bridge to span Washington Street, aiming to be the world's widest. Initial plan was seventy feet, with ten feet of sidewalks on each side possibly growing to twelve. A fifty nine foot roadway will permit four wagons and two street cars to pass side by side.
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Banquet at Columbia Club Honors Daly Before Career Move
A banquet is held tonight at the Columbia Club in honor of Charles FPF Daly by friends and associates. Daly will soon depart to become assistant general passenger agent of the Lake Shore Railroad.
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Columbia Club
Charles Fpf. Daly
Daly
Assistang
Lake Shore Railroad
Damages Filed Over Elevator Collapse at McElwaine Richards Plant
John L. Ketcham Jr. sues McElwaine Richards Company for 825000 claiming a fourth-floor elevator cable failed, causing a marble-loaded car to crash to the basement and injure his legs and face. Benjamin F. Goth sues Union Traction for 3000 after a car jerk threw him to the pavement. An Jasper County tax appeal challenges board valuation of telephone equipment and local versus state taxation.
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John L. Ketcham, Jr
Frank M. Ketcham
McElwaine-Richards Company
Benjamin F. Goth
Union Traction Company
Anderson
Union Traction Company of
Indiana
Superior Court
George F. Yeo
Missouri B. Yeo
Lula A. Sperr
Michael Sperr
Annie Hires
Olive Hires
Circuit Court
Ella J. Elder
Enos G. Elder
Mary J. Johnson
James Johnson
Nannie Kirtley
Samuel Kirtley
the McElwaine-Richards Co
Irreconcilable differences spark divorce suits
George F. Yeo sues Missouri B. Yeo for divorce alleging ill nature and sullen conduct at home. Annie Hires sues Olive Hires and the Big Four Railway Co for support, claiming he struck her and drove her from home on February 4 and seeks $200 yearly.
Court Docket Summaries from Circuit and Superior Courts
Room 3 Vinson Carter presiding. Various civil actions and defaults listed. Findings for defendants in a mechanic’s lien case. judgments for costs against plaintiffs in several cases. Damages and dismissals noted, with new suits filed including divorces, support, and damages. Multiple rooms and parties named in Superior and Circuit Court dockets.
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Vinson Carter
Harry C. Smith
P. A. Havelick
Willam H. Hewkins
E. C. Simmons
Elisha Wrinkle
Stuckenberg
Michael Shannahan
Daniel Lesiie
Circuit Court
Will divides Newcomb estate among niece and grandson
The will of William Newcomb probated yesterday splits about 15000 dollars in real property equally between his niece Carrie B Francis and grandson Warren Newcomb. George B Batchelor named administrator with a 100 dollar bond. Samuel E Perkins stands as guardian of Sarah Creswell with a 1 dollar bond. The Central Trust Company named administrator of George Alma Thomas estate.
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William Newcomb
Carrie B. Francis
Warren Newcomb
George B. Batchelor
Samuel E. Perkins
Sarah
Creswell
Central Trust Company
George Alma Thomas
Contempt of court cited Osborn L Magill by judge Carter
Osborn L Magill was cited to appear before Judge Carter of the Superior Court to show cause why he should not be punished for contempt. He had been ordered Feb 3 to pay $26 plus $5 weekly for his children's and ex wife support and has allegedly paid nothing since. Mrs Louis Siersdorfer seeks damages from administrator M O Connor for property loss on South street and objects to his appointment. A gas fixture theft and a fleeing sleeping man were observed during inspection. The first jury trial for alleged smoke ordinance violation will be heard in Police Court against Arthur Jordan with an affidavit filed recently. Judge Stubbs will announce decisions from several cases. An affidavit charges Home Heating and Lighting Company with smoke ordinance violation. fifteen similar cases are set for March 15. Ella J Elder filed suit for divorce from Enos G Elder alleging cruel and tantalizing conduct.
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Wellsville Manufacturing Company
Wellsville
Commercial Insurance Company
Indiana
Philip Jacques
Ollendorff
Fiske
Manhattan
New York
Willam H. West
Chicago
Emma
West
Osborn L. Magill
Carter
Superior Court
Magill
Louis Siersdorfer
M. O'Connor
South Street
Siersdorfer
O'Connor
Arthur Jordan
Stubbs
Nothi
Pierce
Makaa Eoies
Mary A
High Lamar Co
Texas
R. V. Pierce
Mullally Jeweler Offers Savings on Diamonds
From the corner of Washington and Meridian Streets shoppers can save at least 1 percent on diamonds and jewelry. The ad notes the store is out of the high rent district. J P Mullally, jeweler, 3 Monument Place.
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Washington and
Meridian Streets
J.P. Mullally
Monument Place
Supreme Court Dockets and Local Lodge Installations
Supreme Court entries list cases from Jasper County to Marion and Madison counties with assignments of errors and motions. A new Eagles lodge is to be instituted in Anderson with a 200 member roster, parade, bands, and an officer installation led by W F Edwards. Rev George Heckman attended a family death in Reading Pennsylvania.
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Robert A. Parkinson
Jasper County
Jasper County Telephone Company
White C. C
State of Indiana
Joseph A. Minturn
Charles N. Elliott
Marion C. C
Elliott
Board of Primary Election Commissioners
Appellant
Lodge of Eagles
Mlinois Street
Dunlap
Andersen
Ballard
Anderson Aerie
Anderson and
Elwood
W. F. Edwards
Anderson
Fred Rosier
Reverend George C Heckman Remembered at Hanover and Beyond
The Rev. George C Heckman formerly pastor of Third Presbyterian Church now Tabernacle Church and longtime Hanover College president, spent years in Read after leaving Cincinnati. He left a widow four sons and two daughters.
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George C. Heckman
Heckman
Third Presbyterian Church
The
Tabernacle Church
Hanover College
Cincinnati
Read
Tanner, Lawrence and Hays Start West Tour
George G. Tanner Henry W. Lawrence and Dr Franklin W. Hays begin a business and pleasure trip through the West with major time in Colorado Arizona and Mexico. They expect to return in two weeks.
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George G. Tanner
Henry W. Lawrence
Franklin W. Hays
West
Colorado
Arizona
Mexico
Record Hall Pillar Placed Above Ground in New York
A massive granite pillar, largest solid stone for building, was set sixty feet up at the new hall of records on Chambers and Center streets. The 36 by 4 by 2 foot block took about three months to quarry, with 31 other pillars planned for the building. Each stone cost about $5,000.
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New York
Hall of Records
Chambers
Center Streets
Humes Wins Mayor Seat in Seattle Municipal Election
Seattle returns show Humes Republican mayoral victory with a 613 vote majority. Riplinger leads for controller, ahead of Steele Democrat, as most of the Republican ticket polled strongly. overall ticket results indicate wide Republican gains. The March 5, 19— tally from Seattle, Washington, records summarizes key mayoral and controller outcomes.
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Humes
Godwin
Riplinger
Steele
Seattle
Wash
Count to Raise Peet in Allegan County Land Project
Count to Raise Peet reports Klein has staked 360 acres in Allegan township for peet bed development. The plan envisions creating a new local industry, with HL T. of Allegan county selling to Count Car. Local officials foresee the venture as a major economic step, signaling potential employment and regional growth.
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Klein
Allegan, Mich
HL T
Allegan County
Count Car
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