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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1909
Page
52
A lengthy critique argues the Salome and other risqué performances corrupt American theater. It contends cleanliness boosts finances, cites Salome, hootchie cootchie, and new acts as erosion of morals, and urges managers and playwrights to favor decent, profitable productions to safeguard national culture.
A historical excerpt discusses a group or agency arranging paid performances by a small troupe for a single audience member. It details contracts, salaries, and the social dynamics of stage work, noting the involvement of Meyers Waren tals Kemper and others, with emphasis on preserving dignity and professional standards despite limited public recognition.
From January through Tuesday mornings at 7, a select group rehearses "Palais" and similar works under Collin Kemper stage director. The troupe, all junior members, arrive with packed trunks and dress in the theater as if performing. They remain on call, reachable by telephone, and must stay prepared to depart at a moment’s notice, under strict contract terms.
The article describes January cadet failures at West Point and how discipline records affect reinstatement prospects. It covers demerits for minor infractions, the six month limit of demerits, and examples of cadets judged by discipline than offense. It also recounts anecdotes of cadets finding missteps and consequences, including Jamison’s case and a sobering tale of a cadet who vanished from West Point.
The Coquelin elder established a home for retired actors near Paris at Pentaux Dames twenty five miles from the city. It uses the original estate house and grounds with a vault for deceased pensioners. Coquelin kept a room there and hoped to recuperate after illness, guiding visitors and sharing memories of past stage success.
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