The Chicago Symphony at the Auditorium Tonight
Adolph Hosenbecker leads the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Jan Van Oordt Vic Huist and others in a varied program at the Auditorium The concert is praised for skillful direction and strong solo turns including Towe Lenne and Ragna Linne Concertgoers praise the orchestra and expect a crowded house if the visit repeats later in the season The Crawford season nears its close with additional attractions planned including The Explorers a comedy at the Crawford theater.
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Toin
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Citlen
Topeka
Adolph Rosenbecker
Mme Ragna Linne
Salon Ark
Towe
Ake
Kubelic
Prune Wagner
el Maso
Myar Opera House
Chicago
Ruse
Hosenberker
van Oordt
Wieniawaki
Theatre producers clash over The Diplomat rehearsals
The article details disputes between The Burgomaster proprietor and Dearborn Theater about cast and title changes for The Diplomat in New York. Martha Morton accuses managers Miles Morton and Jacob Litt of altering the script after her contract restricted casting and revisions. Rehearsals proceed amid tension as authorship disputes surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitumn Collier
the Diplomat
New York
Martha Morton
Buccuss
Miss Morton
Manger Jacob Litt
Mir
Col- Her
Miles Morton
Mises Morton
Basit
Jeston
Imade
Surprise party hinted for Mise Morton if plans proceed
The article notes that if current plans are carried out, the first performance will resemble a surprise party for Mise Morton, with Rosa described as strict in conduct and the event unfolding as anticipated.
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Nore
Rosa
Mise Morton
Sag Harbor Injunction May Decide Farmed Out Case
Widow of Herne seeks to stop Sag Harbor production after a Cincinnati offer was rejected. Liebler & Co. expect a favorable Injunction ruling, arguing the play was a failed venture that became profitable only through their contracts. The case centers on preventing further production and potential profits from the advertising and box office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herne
Liebler & Co
Inge
James A. Herne
Sag Harbor
Topeka
Pike
Cincinnati
Passing of the Minstrels Rekindles Old Fame and Faded Fortunes
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune recounts the rise and fall of famed minstrel figures like Haxerly West Emerson Queen Rice Bryant and others. Many died poor or in obscurity while a few, such as Haverty and Dockstader, left substantial sums or retirement security.
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Montgomery Phister
Cincinnati Commercial ‘Tribune
Haxerly
West
Emerson
Queen
Rice
Bryant
Megro
Itwell
Billy Manning
McAndrews
Billy
Haverty
Imiistral
Billy Rice
California
Boston
Hot Springs
Ark
Nelent Speey
Siren
Actors’ Fund
Society
Evergreen Cemetery
Lilly” Rice
Billy” Wert
Philadelphia
John Queen
Jack Haverty
Ether Emerson
Bret
George Primrose
Lew Dockstader
al Fields
Usiag
Ermeteon
Billy" Emerson
Branager Haverly
Heverly
Minstrel Era Decline Highlighted by Haverly’s Death
The article recalls Billy Emerson and Billy Cleveland in faded minstrel days, noting poverty and ruin among former stars. It contrasts past $500 to $1,500 weekly vaudeville earnings with today’s diminished stage demand, and mentions Haverly’s death stirring commentary and nostalgia from Eugene Field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy” Cleveland
Haverly
Billy” Emerson
Cissy" Loftus
Jessie Bartlett Davis
Pauline Hall
Bill Emerson
George Thacher
Willis Sweatnam
George Wilson
Carroll Johnson
Billy Emerson
Boston
Eugene Field
Jack Dngerly
Jack Haverly
Sirius
A Prevention and Cure For Consumption Threatened Humanity
A promotional piece extols a patent remedy by Doctor Slocum claiming to prevent and cure consumption. It asserts four methods to fight and four to prevent wasting disease, touts reduced US mortality, and urges readers to request the Emulsion and Coltsfoote Expectorant as part of the treatment package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Slocum
United States
Write to Dr T A Slocum for a free remedy
A historical ad invites readers to contact Dr T A Slocum at 31 Fins sineet re New York City and request a complete combination free from his manufacturing pharmacies. The offer claims use directions and asks writers to note they saw the Topeka State Journal.
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T. A. Slocum
Pine Street
New York
Topeka
New York City
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Jan van Oordt
Vic Huist
the Auditortual
Crawford
Crawrole
Explorers
Dearborn Theater Company of
Riley Hatch
Knox Wilson
Agustus Thomas
Arheuha
Agra
Will Kirwin Opera Company
Pusha
Willie Collier
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Violinist
Franz Seas
FIG Syrup CO
Jed Prouts
Mary Marering-Hackett-Hellen
Camille
Grace George
America
Ed Wheeler Wilcox
Tess
Itage
Stocklys
Charles Frohman
George Monror
Dooley
James E. Sullivan
Louis Mann
Troutsville
Nat Goodwin
Amelia Bingham
Jai
Trixy_Frigansa
Marie Cahill
Detroit
Dans Cahill
Mixs
Carpella Campbell
Delia
Sseteh
Wa Ork
E Beban
Tacitle Flaven
Eben Molden
Oar
Isobel Tresson
Anna Held
Cass
Supreme Court
Seston
Nadie Brothers
Pitnstaker Jah
Amelia Binsham Hat
Willun ‘Larkose
Sally Oviginate
Diaraeter
Vestal Scheff
Metropolitan
Dppontine
Pive Shuberts
Nerescary
Bengete
Mildred Hatland
Edna Mey
Mabin
Apollo Theater
Lomanew
Charles Hands
Martin Harvey Haw
Aite Freeman
Willie Beene
Anata
London
Brethohm Tree Ia
Skoestia Londen
Coreimn
Isiumes
Roop
Molean
Odetteler
McLean
Femson
Alitoisgls
Chathiesniren
Samy. de
Ie Brora Paker
Iemu
Guaiacol
Doctor
Peter Seivert
Andrews
Cord
Abs Ae
Sioux City
Granite
International Rural Clinic
LA Salle Ave
Ill
Geo. W. Reed
Kansas’ Ave
Eee Howe
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