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Newspaper
The Indianapolis Journal
Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1902
Page
4
The listing notes an 8:15 show titled A Modern Magdalen at English's, with matinee times 2:15 and 2:15 p m. at SRAND Featuring The Village Postmaster as a second act and EPIRE The Tiger Lillies variety at 2:15 and 2:15 p m.
A long critical appraisal of a modern meritless drama centering on Katinka, her degenerate Jenkins family, and lovers Lindsey and Hargreaves. Brinker is praised as the play’s major virtue, while Katinka’s shift to a war nurse ending proves fatal to the work’s social protest aims. Lackaye’s Brinker shines amid broad company performances, with mixed turns from Dixey Cooke Bingham Gottschalk and others. The reviewer contrasts American vaudeville with European theater and notes striking acts by Ballerini and Torcat as a high point of the program.
The Village Postmaster and a county political plot unfold in a New England village portrait at the Park. Seth Huggins seeks a match for Miranda with Ben Deane while John Harper vies for the minister’s son. The cast brings the rural atmosphere to life with steady performances and clear intent. The program also features burlesques at the Empire including The Tiger Lilies with new songs and updated jokes, plus side acts and a hazardous barrel-jumping routine.
A long list of personal trips and arrivals includes Mr. and Mrs. A A Barnes at the Waldorf New York. Louis Hollweg and son Ferdinand return from New York. Whitsett party from Indianapolis arrive in Philadelphia from Paris. Various others visit relatives, study abroad, or plan winter stays in Chicago Terre Haute and Seattle with dates indicating October events and engagements.
Mrs May Wright Sewall resumes informal Wednesday receptions at home from 3 to 5 o clock with additional evening hours on the first two Wednesdays. Mrs John M Shaw returns mid October from abroad, while Miss Virginia Shaw remains in Paris to attend school. Mr and Mrs George C Beck and daughter Edith Beck depart for Spokane to visit Archibald Rigg then California to visit George Roberts and his wife. Mrs Rigg formerly Miss Slayme Peck and Mrs Roberts formerly Miss Bessie Story Timmerman Winchester Mass Sept 2 The marriage of Mrs Ida Margaret Timmerman and Douglas Story at J Lyman Kendrick’s home was attended by distinguished guests The bride is daughter of William C L and Countess Pedraza Martinez de Canfield of San Francisco Mr Story is a war correspondent and author Betrothal announced Chicago Sept 29 Miss Ruth Hanna daughter of Senator Hanna and Joseph Medill McCormick son of Robert S McCormick connected with the Chicago Tribune who was named ambassador to Russia
A daytime break in at Joseph P. Lake’s home 1823 Newland avenue left four watches and $8 missing after a suspect was seen nearby. Nearby on 1421 College avenue Miss Pearl Randall woke her family to a burglar who fled after being disturbed. Multiple small break ins were reported on the South Side.
The article outlines fashionable dressmaking trends with tucked waists and a Princess style closing. It highlights a heart shaped yoke, Monte Carlo style collar option, lettuce green voile original with cream lace and black velvet trim, and adaptable designs for bodice, waist, and skirt in one or separate fabrics.
Noblesville reports a large Republican crowd as J Frank Hanly opened the campaign locally. Ralph Kane notes Hamilton County will give a larger Republican majority. Visitors include Charles De Haven, James F Statesman, Acel Alexander. Beveridge announces a circuit of meetings across several towns this and next week.
Senator Fairbanks addresses Paoli this afternoon and Mitchell tonight. Tomorrow night he appears in Bedford and Thursday night in Martinsville. Friday features Bloomfield afternoon and Linton night, with Clinton Saturday afternoon. Next week he campaigns for the national committee.
The Democratic county committee will publicly release the investigation results into the county auditor and County Commissioners books. Experts G H McCaslin and E B Swift, with Deputy Auditor Shepard, examined the records and will report findings. Jacob P Dunn, Democratic Congress candidate, opens campaign at Masonic Hall Thursday evening.
Senator Stillwell the Democrats nominee for attorney general was at the Grand Hotel yesterday. He resides at Princeton. Senator W. H. Johnston of Crawfordsville was also at the Grand.
Albert W. Wishard, solicitor of internal revenue, will arrive from Washington Thursday to remain until after the election.
Adjutant General Smith returned from Eldorado and reported to Governor Yates that while newspapers overstated the danger the situation remained serious. He said the negroes view troops as protection and will keep them on hand for safety. Minneapolis mill cutbacks loom near end of summer run with a 100 million feet drop from last year due to water shortages and drive issues.
The article describes a gown with Princess closing at the center, ornate collars, jabot effect postillion, and a regulation stock at the throat. It lists fabric yardage for medium size and bust measurements, plus lace and pattern coupon details from The Journal pattern department in Indianapolis.
Portland banks Ainsworth National and United States National near two and a half million dollars in resources plan a merger within thirty days stockholders of Ainsworth to purchase United States stock it is expected the United States National name will be retained
In Peshtigo Wisconsin Gust Z Seifeld was shot in the side by his son after the elder man allegedly pounded his wife. The wound proved fatal before a doctor arrived. Several farmers offered to pursue the boy as a posse.
Edward Lewis, manager of the Douglass Club on Michigan and Bowman streets, was charged with possessing a gaming device after a slot machine was found in the club rooms. He posted bond and was released as the machine was confiscated. Powell Rossa and his wife and daughter were taken ill from toadstools gathered on Shelbyville road and eaten as a sauce for a steak. Mrs Rossa may remain ill for some time.
Thomas F. Redmann of 1417 North Senate avenue is missing after telling family he would go to Hendricks county on business. Formerly in the saloon trade on South Illinois street he sold his interest March 4 and has not been heard from since. A well known Democrat, his friends report no clue to his prolonged absence.
Opal is October birthstone. A faux opal mounted in a gold Tiffany ring is offered, with a note that a fine selection of jewelry is in stock at J. P. Mullally's shop, 28 Monument Place, including diamonds and gemstones.
The Indiana Dental College and University of Indianapolis offer dental work with fees covering costs. They accept patients from 8 a m to 5 p m at the 5 S W Cor Delaware and Ohio Streets location.
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