Theatre Triumph in Browning Drama at English's Opera House
Otis Skinner Sarah Cowell Le Moyne and Eleanor Robson headlined Browning's In a Balcony at English's Opera House. The audience remained after each curtain call, praising the trio and the staging as a landmark in local theatre. The evening opened with Yeats's The Land of Heart's Desire, featuring Mabel Taliaferro, whose striking performance drew strong attention and signals a bright future.
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Robert Browning
Skinner
le Moyne
Miss Hobson
Mrs. le Moyne
Mr. Skinner
Browning
Miss Robson
Constance
Robson
W. B. Yeats
Harold Russell
Father Hart
Frank Connor
Shawn Bruin
Oscar Eagle
Maurteen Bruin
Ada Dwyer
Bridget Bruin
Nora O’brien
Marie Bruin
Mabel Taliaferro
Composer Carl Prenger Dies in Boston at 1492 Fame
Carl Prenger, the composer of the music for the film or show titled 1492, has died in Boston. The entertainment note lists upcoming season plans with Fisher and Carroll headlining a new musical comedy by Frank Kennedy titled Put Me Of at Truffalo. Mary Hampton is set to star in The Gay Mr. Goldstein next season under Henry W. Greenwall's management.
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Carl Prenger
Boston
Mary Hampton
Mr. Goldstein
Henry W. Greenwall
Theatre Season Notes at Cleve and Rochester
The Rocldavanue stock company in Cleve signs for summer. Mrs Leslie Carter closes her Rochester run of Zaza tonight and will not appear again until November for Dubarry in New York. Gus Bothner buys a half interest in A White Slave, with a major New York Academy of Music production planned next August. John A Preston shines in Camille at the Park, Holden Dramatic Company to premiere The Fool of St Arren next Monday at Park Theater with A Barrel of Money revived later in the week by popular demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Carter
Gus Bothner
Bartley Campbell
John Campbell
New York Academy of Music
John A. Preston
Armand Duval
Camille
Mr. Preston
Dumas
Holden Dramatic Company
Social notes and gatherings fill Indianapolis spring
Mrs. Smith heads to New York while Mrs. Arthur B. Grover visits Chicago. Engagements announced for Elizabeth Wilding and Fannie Sloan. Dances, teas, gardens, and clubhouse events unfold across Broad Ripple and other spots with names like Skinner Robson LeMoyne, English's Opera House, and Roberts Park Church.
Labor Dispute Persists Between Machinists and Employers
The labor standstill continues as the national machinists union and the Metal Trades Association clash in Cincinnati. Most non member firms meet union demands and workers return. Chandler Taylor Dean Bros and Rockwood may settle only after the two unions are resolved. Saw Makers Helpers' Union names new officers led by Frank Cones.
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National Organization of Machinists
Metal Trades Association
National Organization
Chandler & Taylor Company
Dean Bros
Rockwood Manufacturing Company
Cincinnati
Saw Makers’ Helpers
Frank Cones
John Wheatley
William Wheatley
Harry Richwine
J. A. Scott
Central Labor Union
Ed Bennett
Class of Eight Confirmed After Shebuoth Celebration
Following the Shebuoth feast at the temple, a class of eight was confirmed yesterday morning. The confirmands were Harriet Baum Elta Efroymson Kessie Joseph Gertrude Hahn Sadie Newman Albert L. Frankel Morris A. Lichtensteter and Frank Wertham. A specially arranged musical programme accompanied the services with director John Lipman soprano Lulu A. Fisher alto Alice Tleming Evane baritone Homer Van Wie bass Olver Isengee and organist Roy Mullendore.
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Temple
Harriet Baum
Elta Efroymson
Kessie Joseph
Gertrude Hahn
Sadie Newman
Albert L. Frankel
Morris A. Lichtensteter
Frank Wertham
John Lipman
Lulu A. Fisher
Alice Tleming Evane
Homer Van_ Wie
Olver Isengee
Roy Mullendore
Smoke Gen Worth High Grade Se Cigar
Gen Worth High Grade Se cigar distributed by W. Krrigl announced by the local wholesaler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worth
Se Cigar. Co. W. Krrigl
Flour Mill Owners Gather for Winter Wheat Millers League Meet
Nearly 100 owners of flour mills from eight central states arrived at the Grand Hotel for the twelfth annual Winter Wheat Millers League convention. Sessions cover amendments to Interstate Commerce Law and strategies to push winter wheat flour sales with officers elected in the afternoon.
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Central States
Grand Hotel
Wheat Millers' League
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Missouri
Michigan
Illinois
Tennessee
Pennsylvania
M. H. Davis
Shelby, C
E. E. Perry
Indianapolis
J. W. Morrison
Lexington
H. B. Sparks
Alton, Ill
R. P. Moore
Princeton
Ind
A. W. Igleheart
Evaneville
T. A. Taylor
Toledo
E. P. Bronson
Nashville
Davis
League
May Festival Tonight at Germania Hall With Klausman Orchestra
The May festival at Germania Hall features Klausman’s orchestra and singing societies in a lively program. W R Jose organized the event with a grand dance to follow on the second floor after the performances amid decorated walls, palms, and electric bulb star motifs.
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Germania Hall
W. R. Jose
Mr. Jose
Klausman
Bach
Fred Schrader
Pioneer Verein
Carmen
Bizet
Holy City
Adams Nick Rembush
Department of Agra brief visit to Judge K Wiley
Department of Agra brief visit to his brother Judge K Wiley of the Appellate Court yesterday. Prof Wiley reports rapid growth of the element work. Foreign scientists visit to prosecute studies. I and W Railroad tests a new steam motor car seating sixty at sixty mph. Plans for Martinsville traffic include a double track. Central Hospital ward for the insane to reopen in six months amid labor delays. Samuel Copeland, 82, died. funeral today at 2 pm. Union Veterans Legion and affiliated groups attend Plymouth Church service tomorrow at 7:46 pm. Rev Meserve speaks on The Optimism of Patriotism.
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Department of
Agra
K. Wiley
Wiley
Ding
Martinsville
Central Hospital For the Insane
Samuel Copeland
Wi7
South Mlinois Street
Johnstown
Union Veterans’ Legion
Grand Army of the Republic
Plymouth Church
Monument Steps
H. S. Meserve
Irvington High School Graduation Held in New Building
Irvington High School commencement took place at the new University avenue building. Principal Edgar Forsyth led diplomas with Otis G. Stanton presenting them. Judge A Z Wiley delivered the address on The Perpetuity of Popular Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvington High School
University Avenue
Otis G. Stanton
Edgar T. Forsyth
Pearl Jeffries
Pearl Leedy
Scott Hyde
Irvington M. E. Church
Pearl W. Jeffries
A. Z. Wiley
Indiana Appellate Court
Clayton Pierce
Mary Adams
Alvin Etckhoff
Harrison Pfeiffer
Hermine Reller
Elizabeth Senour
John Shearer
Walter Shearer
Donald Shimer
Nelle Ward
Charlies H. Badger
Daniel Lessy
Charles Z. Coffin
Treasr
Broad Ripple High School Holds Graduation Exercises
Broad Ripple High School awarded eight diplomas at last night’s commencement with musical numbers and graduate essays. Students included Clarence E. Bowen, John R. Cline, Sampson B. Scott, Ear nest Cline, Edna Wheaton, Clyde Bower, John Hampton, and B. Shanebarger in topics ranging from Alfred the Great to Peter the Great. The Alumni Association plans a banquet at the school this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broad Ripple High School
Clarence E. Bowen
John R. Cline
Alfred the Great
Sampson B. Scott
Earnest Cline
Edna Wheaton
Clyde Bower
Memorial services and petty city notes across Kansas City
Maj. Robert Anderson and Chapman Post will attend memorial services at Christ Church and G A R Hall on Delaware Street. Smallpox quarantine lifted at 218 Trowbridge Street after Samuel Colyer recovers. J K Lilly of Indianapolis visits Kansas City for Eli Lilly factory work. Ward appoints William Conley west lieutenant and quartermaster of the artillery battalion based in Indianapolis. Ordination rites begin at St John’s Church for DeLaney Carrico and Barthel with services to conclude tomorrow. Mrs Hiram Castetter hosts Hortense Jackson of Jamestown to discuss publishing her poems. German Evangelical Zion’s Church confirms 1110 members since 1884 for a reunion tomorrow evening. Ex-Prosecutor Pugh declines pardon petition for John Higgins. Gypsy William Smith seeks help locating his missing daughter. H B Claftin Cement sues White Fruit Company for 2701. Turner Park fundraising event June 2 for Turnfest at Fort Wayne June 15-18. Robert Anderson Post attends Decoration Day service at Christ Church with Rev James D Stanley and choir. Mrs Emma Bowen expects cigars from Aguinaldo via nephew Morrisse Bevington, a guard over the Filipino chief. Epworth League delegates head to Brooklyn district convention. Rev C N Tinsley speaks. Capt William E English receives Roosevelt photo from Rough Riders days. Jack the Tinker and Joshua Munden arrested for brass theft. Munden alleges a plot against a James House proprietor. Cyrus J Clark buys Crow’s Nest on White River for summer home. land deals in talks. Prof W H Freeman inspects State Board of Forestry HQ in Room 11 of the Statehouse. board to begin business June 8.
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Maj
Christ Church
Chapman Post
G. A. R. Hall
Delaware Street
R. V. Hunter
City Board of Health
Samuel Colyer
Trowbridge Street
Colyer
J. K. Lilly
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Eli Lilly Manufacturing Company
Ward
William Conley
James B. Delaney
James L. Carrico
John Barthel
St. John's Church
Pugh
John Higgins
William Smith
Central Avenue
Fall Creek
Chicago
H. B. Claftin Cement
New York
White Fruit Company
United States
Turner Park
Fort Wayne
Grand Army of the Republic
James D. Stanley
Emma J. Bowen
Aire Pines
Morrisse Bevington
Third Artillery
Aguinaldo
Bevington
Epworth League
Brooklyn
Morgan County
C. N. Tinsley
Uncle Sam
William E. English
Theodore Roosevelt
W. BE. English
English
Wheeler
Roosevelt
Santiago
Jack the Tinker
Joshua Munden
Munden
James House
Cyrus J. Clark
White River
Fairview Park
Crow's Nest
W. H. Freeman
State Board of Forestry
Statehouse
Freeman
Two Indiana Lieutenants Appointed by War Department
Two more Indiana lieutenants, Jennings R B Wilson of Corydon and Charles E Reese of Fort Wayne, have received regular army commissions subject to physical exams. Wilson is credited to the Third district and Reese to the Twelfth. Many veterans seek commissions, some protesting strict exams and rigid requirements favoring regular service over politically recommended appointees. The article notes other Indiana appointments due soon.
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Jennings RB. Wilson
Corydon
Charles E. Reese
Fort Wayne
War Department
Wilson
Reese
Indiana
Property Owners Fight Land Valuations Along Transit Right of Way
Property owners along the proposed Indianapolis & Martinsville Rapid Transit Company right of way contest the appraisement in Circuit Court claiming land values were set too low. About two thirds of owners between Eagle Creek and the Marion County line are named. Appeals concern only land price, not condemnation, and will not halt work.
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Indianapolis & Martinsville Rapid Transit Company
Eagle Creek
Marion County
Fielding Bieler
May
Bertha Duran
William Harmon
Lewis George
William A. Weatherly
Henry Huffman
Jane T. Doan
Caleb F. Doan
May Festival At School No 33
School No 33 under Miss Jessie Smith held its annual May festival with about seventy five visitors. Snowball and haw blossoms adorned halls while songs and recitations filled the rooms. Thirty six girls in white performed Maypole drills on the lawn before a planned drill and song recital at United Presbyterian Church on June 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Jessie Smith
Jessie Smith
United Presbyteeian Church
North Arsenal Avenue
Mission for Sick Children Seek Funds at Pairview Park
Managers of the Pairview Park mission for sick children announce they can care for a limited number as funds allow. Delays stem from a lack of money and letters were mailed to many citizens seeking contributions. Secretary Grout urges liberal donations to support the charity’s work.
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Pairview Park
Grout
Winona Reading Circle Holds Annual Reception
The Winona Reading Circle held its annual reception last night at the home of Mrs. G W Brown 19 North Meridian Street. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. E T Brown with short addresses from Rev Dr Sol C Dickey and Rev J Cumming Smith pastor of the Tabor North Indianapolis. The gathering was well attended and thoroughly enjoyed by those present.
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Winona Reading Circle
G. W. Brown
North Meridian Street
E. T. Brown
Sol C. Dickey
J. Cumming Smith
Tabor- North
Indianapolis
North Indianapolis
City Health Board seeks 2000 appropriation amid quarantines
The City Board of Health asks City Controller Johnson to recommend another appropriation of 2000 as funds from a recent 2000 allotment are almost exhausted. Clerk Zearing called the need urgent, citing quarantine upkeep, extra staff wages, pest house releases, tents and clothes, with quarantines in multiple locations. Johnson says he will investigate before promising further funds.
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Johnson
City Board of Health
Zearing
Board of Health
West Seventeenth Street
Holton Place
Chesapeake Street
West Court Street
Washington Street
Charles Street
Alvord Street
Ohio Street
Geisendorff Street
Michigan Street Sewer Plan Faces Remonstrance
About twenty East Michigan street property owners pressed the Board of Works with a remonstrance against a main sewer from Rural Street west to Pogue’s Run. They argue the new sewer law conflicts with federal and Indiana constitutions and would confiscate land value. The board postponed final action, planning a grounds inspection next Monday.
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Michigan Street
Board of Works
Rural Street
Pogue's Run
United States
Indiana
Jeup
A Delegation of Women Seeks Streetcar Extension
A group of women from the area seeking an extension of the College avenue streetcar line appeared before the Board of Works to inquire why the project had not been ordered. A petition filed over a year ago remains pending as other earlier petitions receive priority. The petitioners say the board has declined to pressure the street car company to act until it is ready.
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College Avenue
Board of Works
Sahm
Building Inspector Battles Construction Site Signs
Building Inspector Bedell orders tear down of advertising signs placed on fences at active construction sites. A large number of signs have already been removed as he asserts the signs have no right to be in the streets.
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Bedell
City prone works contracts and actions on streets and sidewalks
Multiple public works projects listed with estimated costs for paving gravel streets cement walks and sewers on Scioto St Isabella St Steele St and others. Final action deferred on vacating part of Fourteenth St. Contracts awarded to Foley Smith Albert & Son and others. Bonds approved and various street improvements and appraisals noted.
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St. Clair Street
Pratt Street
Isabella Street
Twenty Seventh Street
Udell Street
Steele Street
Brookside Avenue
Coyner Street
Fourteenth Street
Illinois Street
Buckle Street
Nineteenth Street
Twentieth Street
Hamilton Avenue
Twelfth Street
Tenth Street
Olney Street
Twenty-fifth
Twenty-eighth Street
Baltimore Avenue
Hillside Avenue
Twenty-fifth Street
Columbia Avenue
Commerce Avenue
East Michigan Street
Pogue
Rural Street
Daniel Foley
Crown Street
William C. Smith
Terrace Avenue
East Street
Wright Street
W. H. Albert & Son
Belmont Avenue
Morris Street
Howard Street
J. C. Veney
Eleventh Street
Central Avenue
College Avenue
Shelby Street
Pleasant Run
Southern Avenue
Delaware Street
Sixteenth Street
Palmer Street
Ringgold Avenue
Henry Mang
Dorman Street
Vermont Street
Michigan Street
South Elder Avenue
Maryland Street
W. K. Cooper & Co
Kenwood Avenue
Thirty-eighth Street
Thirty Fifth Street
William Roesert
Cornell Avenue
Twenty Third Street
Conrad Bender
The
City Hospital
Pentecost Fire Marks Inauguration Of New Dispensation
A historical meditation on Pentecost Acts II with vivid scene of sound like a cyclone and tongues of fire resting on disciples. Peter’s sermon leads to three thousand Jews baptized, proving Christ’s ascension and the Holy Spirit’s ongoing presence through a living Trinity.
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Sinai
Kingdom of Heaven
Moses
Mary
St. Peter
Peter
Jesus
Jerusalem
Sheept
Xenia
Heart
Missions Promises and Prophecies Psalm Li Message
A May talk draws on Ecumenical Conference in New York urging global evangelization. It stresses universal missionary duty, daily prayer, and tithing to spread Christ’s teachings to all nations and peoples.
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New York
Tie Bon
Jesus Christ
Jerusalem
Kingdom of Heaven
Mlessons
Pacife
Afric
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