Honey Boy Minstrels at the Lyric Saturday
Honey Boy Minstrels return to the Lyric Theatre with a new program and costumes. The cast features John ie Sam Lee Rags Leighton Cawley Vaughn Comfort and others with a 20 member choir and a dancing corps led by Tommy Hyde. Opening scenes include Summer Time in Japan and Hawaii followed by Summer Time in Dixie and The Good Old Summer Time. Evans famous monologue and the Blackville Balloonatics skit close the program with special seats for colored patrons. Tickets go on sale February 21 with matinee prices 25c to 1 and night 25c to 1.50.
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Japan
Orient
Hawaii
Hawaiian Isles
Dixie
Dinah
Evans
Honey Boy
Sweetie Jones
Honey Boy” Evans
Times Square
New York
Metropolis
John King
Sam Lee
Vaughn Comfort
Tommy Hide
ViVaudeville Star Act Added To Hippodrome Bill
A late telegram from manager F Quinn at Hippodrome requests two new vaudeville acts next week. Miss Maude Polly and Frances Duggan praised as America’s greatest ragtime violinists arrive for a big show. LEW ROSE Orleans 2:14-14 reports strong reception.
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F. Quinn
Hippodrome
Miss Maude Polly
Strong Y Marvel
Frances Duggan
America
Lew Rose
Maude Polly
Strong Jaw
Marvel Francis Dugan
Fraternal Groups Record Sad Meeting and Elections
The Mobile Council Knights and Ladies of Security held a sad meeting on February 11 to mourn financier Jas D Martin and arrange charter draping and resolutions for his family. A regular meeting February 25 will elect officers, with visiting members welcomed. The Junior Order United American Mechanics met on Dauphin and St Eman and voted on membership, approving the flag presentation to Theodore public school and introducing new initiates who spoke to general satisfaction.
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Knights and Ladies of Security
Mobile Council
Jas. D. Martin
Y. M. B. A. Hall
Dauphin Jackson
United American Mechanics
Dauphin
St. Eman
Theodore Public School
Walter Bilis
Whistler Council
Fire damages uninsured frame house on New Jersey street
A fire badly damaged the one story frame dwelling at 260 New Jersey street on Saturday at 9 o'clock. Sparks from the roof caused the blaze. Owned by James McMahon the house was not insured. The roof was burned away. Alarm came from box 316.
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New Jersey Street
James McMahon
Alleged Gamesters Freed in Inferior Court
In the Inferior Criminal court on party Ed Allen and Jack Harris charged with gaming were arraigned before Judge Chamberlain and, for want of evidence, dismissed. The vagrancy case against Emanuel cha. The case against Sam Monk for the same offense was continued March 23.
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Ed Allen
Jack Harris
Chamberlain
Emanuel Cha
Sam Monk
Dr Kings New Life Pills Advertised As King Laxative
Buffalo man Paul Mathurka praises Dr Kings New Life Pills as the king of all laxatives. The testimonial notes the product is a blessing to his family and urges readers to get a box to recover health. Available at druggists or by mail from E Bucklen and Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
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Dr. King
Paul Mathurka
Buffalo
E. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Australian Beauties in Kinemacolor at Manly Beach
The film Australian Beauties displays Manly Beach during peak season using Kinemacolor. It captures blue seas and color transitions while featuring close ups of feminine beauty and Antipodean types. The reel, shot at Manly Beach with crowds from across Australia, screens at the Empire starting Friday February 20.
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Manley Beach
Australia
New Empire
Ada Hill Charged With Petit Larceny in Gold Cross Theft
Ada Hill was arrested Saturday by Deputy Sheriff George Mills on a petit larceny charge and released on bond to appear in the inferior criminal court. Cora Richardson, 106 N. Ann Street, alleges she stole a gold cross valued at $3.
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Ada Hill
George Mills
Inferior Criminal Court
Cora Richardson
N. Ann Street
English Boxer McCormick Knocks Out Summers in One
Tom McCormick of England defeats Johnny Summers in one round to claim the welterweight title while Ray Bronson outpoints Frank Picato in twenty rounds in Sydney on February 14.
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International News Service
Sydney
Australia
Tom McCormick
England
Johnny Summers
Ray Bronson
Frank Picato
Building Permits Issued Week Ending February 14
The city engineer announced permits for John E. Mitchell to remodel a building at 80 Government Street valued at 200 dollars and Peter F. Alba to remodel siding at 64 Government Street valued at 00 dollars.
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John E. Mitchell
Government Street
Peter F. Alba
Dr King's New Discovery praised for cough relief
A Vermont resident Henry D Sanders recalls suffering pneumonia and threatened consumption. The testimonial claims Dr King's New Discovery is the best medicine for coughs colds and lung trouble and suitable for children.
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Dr. King
Henry, D. Sanders
Cavendish
Wrestling Match A Lyric Feature
The first real wrestling match in Mobile in years is set for Wednesday night February 18. Mike Donnelly of Canada will wrestle Young Beall of California in a duel that could boost either man toward higher competition or a potential world title. The bout comes during a time of belt controversy following Gotch’s retirement. The winner is expected to receive offers from Southern cities and enter more top matches.
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Mobile
Lyric Theatre
Mike Donnelly
Canada
Gotch
Dr. Roller
Donnelly
Hippodrome Opens with Strong Bill on Monday
The Hippodrome formerly the Orpheum will debut Tassell and Youngs Southern Beauties Musical Comedy Company in Real Widow Green on Monday February 16. The new show marks Mobile’s first appearance for the Southern Beauties with singers a quartet and dancers. Three daily performances with Monday and Thursday changes feature films and quiet motion pictures under popular prices.
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Hippodrome
Orpheum
Tassell and Young
Southern Beauties Musical
Widow Green
Southern Beauties
Mobile
South
Pri
Training Faithful for Bout as Donnelly Tops Young Bear
The piece notes both fighters will be in splendid condition with endurance for the bout. Donnelly is the favorite and fans expect him to pin Young Bear within the required time. Seats on sale Wednesday morning.
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Donnelly
Young Bear
Shoul
Ders
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Honey Boy Minstrels
the Lyric
Orleans
Dauphin Street
Nelson- Bailey
South Royal St
Tassel and Young's
Southern Beauty CO
George Evans
China
Donnelly and
Beall
Empire Theatre Program
Silig
Kathlyn
Temple of the Lion
Kathlyn Williams
Maurice, Costello
Clara K. Young
James Young
Vitagraph
Maurice Costello
Georgia Maurice
Helen
Dolores Costiello
Ceylon
Kinemacolor
Fitzhugh
Lubin
Elizabeth Manner
Edgar Jones
Brinsley Shaw
Louise Huff
Biograph
Kalem
Mona Darkfeather
Billie Rhodes
Edison
Richard Tucker
Mabel Trunnelle
Tubin
Call OF the Blood
Carlyle Blackwell
Dal River
Mary Fuller
Bunny
Crow Indian Cross
Leo DE Laney
Norma Talmadge
Barton
G. M.anderson
Margi Pet
Selig
THE
Empire Theatre
Maurice Oe
Anna Held
Mona Darefeather
John Bunny
Flora Finch
G. M. Anderson
Leo Delaney
Matine
LEW Rose & CO
Lessees
H. F. Quinn
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