Sells Outwits City Fathers In Topeka Show Sale
The article recounts Willie Sells circumventing Topeka officials over theater licensing and ticket pricing. He used a $5 ticket in a street wagon while city authorities sought 10 cents, collected around $26 for the city treasury, and faced opposition from three city fathers who demanded price disclosure. The piece notes Sells’ shifting venues and a move toward rail shows with California connections and a medicine show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Crawford, Wernesday
Sella & Gray's
Sulys
California
Elsa
Walter MacDonald
Waroue
About Ada Gilman and Her Noted Stage Fiasco
A Newport clipping portrays Ada Gilman, famed actress with Lawrence Barrett, as Ophelia. An awkward prop failure left three boxes collapse into the stage coffin, burying Gilman’s character on cue while a manager devised a lengthy workaround. The comic mishap and ensuing chaos amuse audiences and highlight the peril of theatrical tricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Gilman
Lawrence Barrett
Gilman Wise
Ophelia
William Seymour
Seymour
Atlee Gidbeees Woo
Plese
Lawrencebarrett Company
They Were Happy Once The Belle Of New York Affair
A fragmented report recalls Mrs Harry Davenport and her husband’s troubled romance linked to the stage role The Belle of New York. The couple’s devotion wavered during touring, with a separation surrounding a May voyage to Loudon and a later reunion in Britain. The narrative mentions Mrs Davenport, their child, and connections to Barry and Peter Stuyvesant Burgornas, reflecting 19th century theater intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Davenport
Loniog
Devenpoets
Jarry Bunside
New York
Fallynt
Davenport
Loudon
Aik
Azain
Thie
Aetreen
America
Barry
Peter Stuy Yesain Burgornasber
Phtyllie Renkin
Soran
Eva Brown's Success in Kansas Amateur to Pro Rank
Miss Eva Brown of Lawrence, tied to the Agistor ium stock company in Kansas City, is praised for securing roles in Kennaerts parts. The Kansas amateur scene notes her favorable reception as she steps toward professional rank, filling the late mother’s role and sharing leads in Saturday performances.
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Eva Brown
Kansas
Hea Brown
Lawrence
Agistor
Mile del Cocheforet
Ans Brown
Kansas City
Mish Kenna
Georgie Brown
Lawrente
Ster
Roving Theater Notes and Races Mentioned in Lawrence Sketches
A mixture of theater notes from Lawrence features amateur actor Mish Kenna and professional names like Dunn and Sothern. The column describes performances, separations, and touring plans, with race track curiosities and cast changes, plus a spread of stage news from New York to London and Paris, naming venues and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Dunn
Topeka
Aqueduct
New York
Dunn
Princess Chimay in Dire Straits in London with Rigo
Fair American princess Chimay and the musician Rigo are in London amid sensational rumors of scandal. The pair, described as in dire circumstances, seek engagements as a way to secure ongoing support and status amid European gossip and financial pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Chimay
London
Rigo
Chimay
Europe
Shaw
Andor
Wabtopalivas Theater
Prima Donne Alive and theater notes from New York
The article reports on stage stars and productions in London and New York. Fatman at Palace theater, Madeline Mills sues manager for $2, Mrs James Brown Potter sick with medical care, Countess Russell and Ada Behan see travel plans, Halley in Washington hospital, and Prima Donna heard in London and New York with potential casts including Wilson Glaser Hackett Sothern Worden and Francis Hope.
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New York
Euclid Avenue
Ey Rusk
Buresyne
Madeline Mills
King
Thomas
Seabrooke
The
Rounders
Seasbrooke
James Brown Potter
Dudley Hayley
Topeka
Washington
London
Robertson
Gertrude Bruce
Lowenfeld
Apollo Theater
Borton
Edward Hayes
Mabel Fenton
Dorothy Morton
Hankin Becan
Russell
Gerson
Ada Behan
Cleveland
Europe
Marle Burroughs
Hubert Mai Pherson
Marshall Field &Co
Chicago
Henry Miller
Richard Savage
Wm.a. Brady
James K. Hackett
Mary Mathering
H. Sothern
Mrs. Sothern
Edna Mar
Montgomery and Stone
Charles Aldrich
Harry Davenport
Frank Doane
Giday Throng” Company
Doane
Dan McAvoy
Grace Filkins
Adolph Martx
United States
Marg Mn
Otlo Skinner Company
Philippines
Anthony Hornblow
Oriska Worden
Prina Donna
Castle Square Opera Company
Sait
Charles W. Glover
Ypsilanti
Miss
Miss Worden
Mildred Holland
Theodore Kremer
Atlantic
River
Thames
Tady Francis Hope
May Yobe
Chicago Opera House
Princess Chimay
Chimay
Rigo
Winge
Broad Daylight Assault on Society Woman in Trenton
In broad daylight and in front of the State Capitol Miss Charlotte Turford, a noted society figure, was assaulted by a robber who knocked her to the ground. The incident occurred in the heart of the city as bystanders watched. Authorities seek the assailant following the attack on the street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
State Capitol Building
Charlotte Turford
Thief Captured After Assault Near Richboro, Pa
Police report a man named Charles L. Crousdale of Richboro, Bucks County, Pa, captured minutes after an assault on a young woman. The attacker fled after a heavy blow, drawing bystanders who aided the victim until officers caught him. The suspect awaits a hearing at police headquarters.
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Charles L. Crousdale
Richboro
Pucks County
Pat
Mich Tuitned
Srenton
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J.C. Elliott
Spratt
Hansas Avo
J.L. Price, Jr
Quincy Street
Topeka, Kans
Louis Vanier
Kansas Ave
A. Alleaume
the Frenchman
E. Fourth Street
Lawly
Sod East Pourth Street
Jefferson Street
Gilcraibt
W. A Gilcheibt
Gilchrist Bros
Judsen St
Willie
Sacramento
Phylite Rankin
Lep
Francis Hope
EE. H. Sothern
Madge Lessing
Berlin Winter Garden
Audbess
Brady
Wade Tom
David Beluscu
Nicandra
Londoin
Rose Coenlan
Denver
Walter Clarke Bellows
Chutes Frioma Fina
Fospire
Grave Cobb
Rit Wes Zecenyls
Fordyes Winchell
Denevei
Enelund
Charica Prokman
Lindon Mus
Burnet
Montréal
Praheran
Bass Hood
Pat Heaney
Lnd
Frogers Brothers Company
Elevator Key
William Bonney
Toge Nero
Palace of the King
Blanchi Bites
Alice Neilson
Imay
Ros
Excelsior Coke & Gas Co
National
Racycle
Olive and
Iver Johnson
Dlaewhorm U. S. Cycle Co
Ses
Chaney & Morton
Kansas Avenue
Blak
van Burer
McIvor
Henry Hatcher
West 7Th Street
Terrant
J. L. van Houten
Sherwin & Williams
Aurora
Geo. Burghart
Palinemman
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