The Twenty Million Theater Season and Its Vast Stakes
A historic note argues about the immense money spent on American theatrical amusements, estimating around 100 million dollars annually. It details theater counts by state, city, and major venues, plus extensive profit flows to suppliers, stage crews, and related industries while outlining costs, salaries, and employment across big houses like Ben Hur and Frohman enterprises.
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America
New York
Chicago
United States of America
Rialto
Times Square
Broadway
Main Street
Baltimore
Washington
Buffalo
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Jersey City
Hobokens
Newark
Boston
Providence
Philadelphia
Rochester
Albany
Syracuse
Pittsburg
Klaw & Erlanger
United States
Charles Frohman
England
Alf Hayman
Hollis E. Cooley
National Association of Theatrical Producing Managers
Cooley
Hollis E
Hard Times and Matrimony in 1908
The article notes a 20 percent drop in marriages in 1908 due to hard times. In Manhattan alone about 16 000 marriages did not occur, while 20 000 people remained single. It links reduced jewelry imports and fewer weddings to economic downturn.
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Cleveland
Columbus
Cincinnati
Detroit
Chicago
St. Louis
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Kansas City
Denver
San Francisco
Los Angeles
New Orleans
Louisville
Indianapolis
Toledo
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
North Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Manhattan
After Dinner Talk Sparks A Laughing Exchange
In a congenial after dinner moment Smith probes if Italy produced many great architects after Michael Angelo. Jones mocks with a list of supposed names, ending with a dramatic exclamation and a call for the waiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smith
Michael Angelo
Italy
Jones
Lanuche
Teruche
Saluche
Skabuche
It Is Coming and the Rain Brings Renewal
A lyrical scene describes wind and rain renewing the countryside with vibrant imagery. A humorous interlude follows where a meek customer tests a drug clerk with Latin phrases, prompting the clerk to consult the dictionary to understand the requests.
Fearsome Prospect Ignites a Man to Destroy a Tabloid Article
An anxious man drops a newspaper then hurriedly hides it and burns it after reading a piece urging men to adopt trimmed hats like women. He frets his wife would demand he follow the fashion and wear last spring’s styles.
Engagement Declared After Auto Breaks Down
A thoughtful mother questions how to handle a breakdown. Her daughter explains the runabout stalled but Jack acted calmly and correctly, leading to an engagement announcement. The tale captures a practical response turning a mishap into a joyful outcome.
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