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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1902
Page
4
The program lists Young Corbett in a farce at the Park and a new show at the Empire Theater. Today features Grand Vaudeville at 2:15 and 7:15, Park presents Stranger in a Strange Land at 2 and 8, Empire showcases City Club Burlesquers at 2 and 8.
Stuart Robson presented Bronson Howard's comedy The Henrietta to an appreciative audience at English's last night. The show centers on Bertie the lamb, a New York stock broker's son who saves the day by bullishly backing the market, while Nicholas Van Alstyne schemes to ruin the family fortune. The cast includes Maclyn Arbuckle as Nicholas and Russ Wythal in supporting roles, though pacing and balance suffered in parts.
Clever Nicholas Van Alstyne Jr and Jo Speh P Keefe excel in Dr Murray Hilton role. Misa Eleanormeny shines as the widow, with Miss Fes pone after wan as Rose Van Alstyne. Ely, the future dude, explains his fashion sense and remembers Europe, claques, and a dramatic costuming routine behind the scenes at the Grand.
The Park Theater presents A Stranger In a Strange Land a farce with a London born youth thrust to America to buy a ranch. Uncle blunders misdirects leading to two Indians in the house and comic kicks as boxing bits play between acts. The run continues through Saturday.
A compilation of personalized notices and social events. Mrs. De Bruler and Mrs. Barnett skip home duties today. several ladies travel or host visits. The Catharine Merrill Club and Woman's Foreign Missionary Society schedule meetings and a China-themed social hour. A woodruff Place card party proceeds under several hostesses. Guests attend a buffet luncheon with American Beauty roses. Governors Durbin host Embroidery Club members and a lecture on Tolster from the Russian Point of View is planned at Mrs. Sewall’s residence for charity. Mrs. Hawkins hosts a reception honoring bride Mrs. Don I. Hawkins with pink rose decor.
Mrs May Lester Armour widow of Philip D Armour Jr and P A Valentine both of Chicago married tonight at the Hotel Netherland in a quiet ceremony. The couple will sail for Europe on Saturday for a six weeks continental tour. A large floral decor highlights the reception setting with azaleas ferns and palms described through the article.
A Washington Post observed woman who spends on fine dress for her daughter should instead dress herself. The piece argues simplicity and proper taste in children's clothes, urging mothers to lead in style while minimizing costly, showy outfits for young girls. It contrasts this with a fashionable London/Capitol trend of stationers and engraved emblems on letter paper, noting a lady’s pursuit of newness over traditional stamping.
The article describes poverty luncheons as a blend of pleasure and philanthropy. A group of six girls meet weekly or biweekly at a different hostess home, each guest contributing W cents. Each hostess caps expenses at eight dollars for entertainment, with a detailed sample menu itemizing costs for foods and beverages to total the meal.
Women aboard the New York Evening Sun describe German officers as courtly and continental in bowing. They contrast the all over bow with American head bowing, noting the elegance and the man making the bow draws more attention than the bow itself.
In a humorous exchange Bunting praises Barlow’s accomplishments and endurance while Gargoyle quips that the man has the constitution of a debutante. The dialogue reflects witty social banter typical of the periodicals.
The primary board of election commissioners allowed Dr John F Geis to appear on the ballot after initial hesitance by Chairman Elliott. The Fourteenth ward precinct officers named William Keller ward committeeman. A Republican meeting at First Baptist Church in North Indianapolis featured speeches by several candidates led by Rev Gregory. The Fifteenth Ward Republican Club plans a meeting tonight at Ray's Hall.
Martin J. Lynch, superintendent of the locks construction on the Warrior river, was killed today in Tuscaloosa when struck by a dummy engine. He worked for Christie, Lowe & Heyworth and had over twenty years in construction. Remains sent to Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.
In Minneapolis the convention voted down a resolution censuring Pension Commissioner Evans. Another resolution attacking the Pension Department over pension law construction was adopted. A resolution commending President Roosevelt for civil service preference for G A R veterans was unanimously adopted.
March 30 firms employing six painters agreed to the men demands and signed the scale today. Work resumed immediately at the new Union Station and several buildings under construction.
An Indiana real estate notice promotes secure transactions with clear title without abstract fees. It touts reasonable charges and names Indiana Title Guaranty and Loan Company at 129 East Market Street as the provider of title insurance and closing services.
A testimonial banquet in Indianapolis honored Charles F. Daly now assistant general passenger agent of the Lake Shore. Daly received a solid silver loving cup as colleagues praised his rise from clerk to a top rail executive amid cheers and regret at his departure for Chicago. The event drew many Lake Shore and Vanderbilts officials and messages from others in the rail system.
Boston hosts Prince Henry with a lavish Hotel Somerset banquet. Mayor Collins and Governor Crane greet him. Henry thanks Boston and praises U.S.-Germany ties. Secretary Long and other leaders laud mutual respect, culture, and peaceful rivalry as echoes spread beyond Massachusetts. The event ends with a reception for Boston literary figures and a departure to Albany.
The Harvard ceremony honors Albert William Henry Prince of Prussia with an honorary Doctor of Laws. President Eliot presents the degree as students cheer and Prince Henry bows. A luncheon follows at Harvard Union with Harvard officials and guests in attendance.
The Hamburg American line steamer Alexandria has been engaged to convoy the Emperor's yacht Meteor to Hamburg. It reached Philadelphia today and will meet the Meteor off Sandy Hook on March 17 before sailing for Europe.
Philadelphia march 6 General J William Hoffman died at his home from congestion of the lungs at age ninety nine He recruited Company E Twenty third Pennsylvania Volunteers and later became lieutenant colonel of the Fifty sixth Pennsylvania Volunteers He commanded Heaths brigade and led the battle of Gettysburg He was brevetted brigadier general in august 1864 New York march 6 Neil Bryant veteran minstrel died in Brooklyn at seventy two He helped found blackface minstrelsy as one of the Three Bryants with Daniel and Jerry Bryant Cornelius OBrien is noted as his real name
Benjamin F. Stevens, a renowned bibliographer and longtime purchasing agent for American libraries, died yesterday at his residence The Sheaves Surbiton Surrey after a long illness. He was born in Barnet Virginia in 183 and moved to London in 1840, gaining wide recognition across Europe for his library work.
Columbus report announces the death of Prof. N Brown dean of the OSU College of Engineering from nervous prostration after heavy work and a fall. He was an OSU alumnus and long time faculty, head of engineering since 1910. In Vienna, Prof Moriz Kappal, renowned dermatologist at the University of Vienna, also died.
In St Louis on March 6 Judge Ryan issued a bench warrant for John H Becker city factory inspector on bribery charges. The warrant stems from an alleged effort to fix a special jury for Charles Kratz a House of Delegates member indicted by the Depenser grand jury on bribery.
The New York Chamber of Commerce adopted a resolution urging passage of a bill to maintain legal tender parity between silver dollars and gold and to increase the silver coinage. The measure was introduced in the House by the coinage committee on January 13.
Denver March Louis report states Wit Haup, a local pension attorney, convicted in federal court of forging signatures on pension checks, was sentenced to five years of hard labor at Leavenworth. The case now proceeds to the Appellate Court on writ of error.
News from Maplesson, LA CROSSE reports a mine disaster at the Eagle Beach mining town near here. Henry BR. Pohlman, twenty four, was killed instantly when a premature blast occurred deep in a shaft. Two others escaped serious harm as the blast rattled the mine.
Federal forces clashed with Maya rebels led by Chief Leon on the road to Guatemala near Sante Cruz and Peten. Report says eighty rebels killed and one wounded as fighting continued during the war.
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