Theatrical News: Two Nights of Minstrel Melodies
The page previews Willie Collier in Augustus Thomas' On the Quiet and Walter Perkins with The Man From Mexico at Crawford Theatre. Baveris Minstrels and A Homespun Heart are listed, with notes on Davenport and Dale visiting Collier. Collier reflects on humor over sentiment while Davenport sketches and comments on stardom and the public’s love of laughter.
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Crawford
Wille Collier
Collier
Mexico
Colter
Walter Ford
Perkins
Mr. Perkins
A. Keene Shaver
India
Mary BE. Wilkins
Eme
Dale
Crtt
Homer Davenport
Dale-Davenport
Chicago American “Bee
Maid Davenport
Curto
Davenport
Mr. Collie
Crane
Tobeon
Roland Reed
Nat Goodwin
Willie Collier
Couren
Mtr
Colfer
Getora
Jefferson
Jefferton
Miersol
Badison Square
Robson
Theater sketches spark row over royalties in Rome tale
An excerpt narrates a theatrical studio debate with Burgess Collier and Gus Thorns discussing royalties for new works. The dialogue mentions sketches of a she wolf, Rome, and potential further farces as producers and playwrights clash over payments and future projects.
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Grand Opera House
Rome
Retmulus
Renu
Rhes Burt Ser
Davenport
Willie—Collier
Eerefon
Collier
Gus Thorns
Tim
Orade
Cee Bey
Nate Godwin
Famous English Actress Here on Tour Despite London Press
Mrs Patrick Campbell England's famed actress visits America and plans a country tour in several well known plays. She disputes London press claims that the American stage will degrade her art and asserts confidence in the reception of her work across the country. The interview touches on Daly's influence, past roles, and her views on French farces and acting craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Campbell
London
England
America
Arthur Byron Remembers Christmas Night Prayers
A young Arthur Byron, son of Oliver Byron, recalls a Christmas Eve when he slipped away to place extra stockings and spent the night in his father's bed after begging for time to swallow his prayers. The scene ends with Byron urging his son to finish his prayers before sleep.
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Arthur Byron
Oliver
Byron
New York Clipper
Arthur
Eldor Byron
Jones
Ada
Manita
Amen Regulation Quoted After Statement with Witness
A brief note records the regulation phrase Amen uttered after a quoted statement, indicating adherence to procedure or closing approval. Names, places, or organizations are not clearly identifiable in the fragment. The item reads as a small compliance or ceremonial line within a larger report.
New Opera by Ade and Wathall Enters Librettist Ranks
George Ade and Alfred G. Wathall of Chicago break into comic opera with a three act satire titled Kilam or The Sultan of Sulu. Henry W. Savage has accepted it for Castle Square. Ade conceived the work in Manila and draws on Philippine tales with satire of American civilization and divorce laws. Stage director EF Temple prepares for a Chicago Studebaker Theatre production March 10.
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George Ade
Fable
Alfred G. Wathall
Chicago
Henry W. Savage
Fea
Sulu
Manila
John T. McCutcheon
Kilan
Mr. Ade
Alfred G. Wathsi
Northwest University School of Music
Walter Burridge
Ade
Invasion gossip stirs London theatre crowd
The London theatre scene debates American plays led by Gillette and Mason as British sentiment remains divided. Insiders say audiences seek quality over origin, while some fear patriotic backlash as American drama continues to attract big crowds in London.
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London
Kirke la Shelle
Thomas
America
Timbuctoo
English railway terms differ from American dialect
An English railway worker in the G H yards was heard using the term shunting to describe what Americans call switching. The El Paso Herald notes this English usage and further explains the term’s meaning in context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. H. Yards
el Paso Herald
England
Comparison of English and American Safroaming Ferns
Fragmentary text discusses terminology for freight trains and carts in England and America. Mentions terms like wagon and railway routes and references Dr. Thomas Balectric Oth in a muddled discussion of rail transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parison
Dr. Thomas
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Havery
Richard
Pringle
Topeka
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Seizera
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Chatterton
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Vena
Raoulgensens
Cécelia Lofts
From
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Humphey Ward
Murie Jansen
Mary
Johnston
Andre
Reneat
Tehler Te Uo
Lowlea Drew
John Drew
Eerie
Down East
Gorleston
Sas Land
Tennyson
Wild Belle Co
Sears
Sansa
Ester
Busucans
Milian
Sauna
Skinner
Eleanor Fiohane
Ian
George B. Ok Undertaker
Masonic Temple
Jackson Stried
Kansas
Countries
GEO. M. Noble & CO
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Topeka, Kansas
Jackson St
THE
Southwestern Fuel CO
MT. Carmel Coal Co.s Coal
Kansas Ave
Central National Bank
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Board of Education
Rockland & Pacific R. R. and
Post Office Dept
P. L Boneslake
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F. M. Bonessaxs
First National Bank OF
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B. Hawan
Cashier
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Bowman
Aust
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Chas
J. Lantry
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