Theatrical News and Stage Tour Notes in New York
A fragmented review lists performers and acts in a 19th century theater circuit, mentioning David Harum and Way Down East successors, Plunkard, Crane, Mortimer company, and John McCutlough. It notes Crasse and Keene joining casts, with audience reaction described as large yet mixed, reflecting touring dynamics and early American stage critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCutlough
McCulrougi
Ladett
Havton
Marie
Thomas W. Keene
Henry Abbey
Abbey
Rural farce company presents New England play and scenic Russia?
A lengthy preview extols a rural farce company and New England style comedy, praising "Si Plunkard" and a four act rural drama "York State Poetics." It highlights a large troupe, original scenery, and elaborate stage effects, with emphasis on atmosphere and charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. J
Lewis
Si Plunkard
New England
Wabcede
Arana
Itik
Actes Wetern
Ends Her Stage Career Dorothy Morton Cancels Tour
Dorothy Morton quits her stage career after a cablegram to Frederick Conger ends her marriage. Fred Conger faces a $250000 loss as the couple’s planned Boston nuptials and touring engagement unravel. The actor’s contract dissolution follows their marriage, with Conger and his associates cited in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorthy Morton
Fred Conger
Emma
Lerala Mann
Halti
The Vinegar Sayer in Brooklyn and Stage Rundowns
A fragmentary item notes Kara Hendall presenting The Vinegar Sayer in Brooklyn this week and recalls past humorous pieces such as Mr Brown Gets His Hate Cut. It references Mount Vernon rumor, the Gikeon hook joke, and a street comedy lineup with Rogers begnhers and Lee Harrison as a jesting performer in a Checkers act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kara Hendall
Sayer
Brooklyn
Kaden
Mr Brown
Mount Vernon
Me Morton and Castlereagh discuss stage life and fortune
The garbled account describes Miss Morton hosting a dinner after a Century performance in St Louis. She and her husband Mr Conger hint at upcoming luck and retirement. Morton, long associated with Dorothys Morton, expresses weariness of stage life and hopes for substantial fortune to allow retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Fir
Weil
Thomter-seers
Conger
Mise Morton
Topeka
Dorothys Morton
Beecham’s Pills Ad Claims Indigestion Cure
An advertisement asserts indigestion stems from forcing the stomach to work too fast and offers Beecham’s Pills as a speedy remedy. It promises relief, a kept sweet and clean stomach, and improved general health after a course of the medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lotus
The Manager's Explanation of a Concordia Booking
An item from Bolt ColI describes a misdated concert booking by J F Cooper. John Thompson, a noted entertainer, was listed for Friday March 20 but the date misread as May. He will perform tonight at the Peiott opera house with a vaudeville program, including music and comic acts, for about 80 minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane
Robson
Henry E. Abbey
Erie
Petroleum V
Crase
Bert
Crine
Uwe Tira
Kebeon & Crane
Ten
Receiner
Pe Pertheree
Concordia
J. F. Cooper
Peiott
John Thompson
Tanie
Ciara
Ranean
Javid Beloere
New York
Stedy
Gileesiu
Sirs Bose
Japan
Nant Rewsen
Morgan
Mont Wenliane Carientriete
Murens
Ber
Heart Cure Promises to Strengthen Weakened Hearts
A fragmented testimonial extols Dr. Milex Heart Cure as a supreme remedy for heart weakness. The narrator, once afflicted with valvular heart disease, claims dramatic relief after using eleven bottles, noting sleep disturbance and breathlessness improved as blood and circulation benefited, urging others to seek the treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cause
Sep
Fen
Rogers Brothers in Hades and Adelina Pattis tour
A fragmentary review notes the Rogers Brothers in Hades and a bold claim about Adelina Pattis touring the United States with a large retinue. It mentions Pattis plans an October departure, sixty concerts, concerts in Mexico and Mayans, and a financial contract with Rothschilds for advance payments and a percentage of excess receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Adelina Patt
Barry Ceterstrom
Hankel
Creconshire
Wales
Mexia
Rothschild Brothers
Abe
Sppaar
Barber
Sevilla
Renee
Wil Vant
Eamibert ES Wikss
Pera
Gorber
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Theatrical News
W. . Crane
David Harum
York
Hoyt Faree
Ctaralt
H. Crass Wetanday
Plunkard
Mortimer Company
Mae Bern
Pullie
Coles Erpleniher
Wilwenn
Uae
Partai
Steerchester
den Wark
Wba Contiki
Iinkian
Oun
Soreye
Patkace
Willielt
Post Office
DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Pyne
Chirley Ht
Hart
Ayr
Evenhig
Blair Nies
Avery
Amtricas
Atate
York State
Grist
Tor
Jose Melville
Port Stoke
Henry Hiernam
Hells Ter
Goshi
Nolan
Werxhods
Rogers Begihers
Lee Harrison
Hilda Russel
Rustie
Ine
Castelestein
Beecham
Beecham’s
Dr. Miles
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Eerbene
EL Hawley
Bridge Werk
Iver
Lyon & Heatherly
Kansas Avenue
Bell
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W. W. Gavitt
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Harrison
Rogers
Rogers Brothers
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Florence Hawkwell
Ee Abe
Edie de Wolfe
Aimee Glee
Henry M Blussoty
Whitney Johns
New Yorke
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