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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1907

Page

6

Jamestown Exposition Commission Leaders Visit Washington

The Chamber of Commerce led by President Robert M. Harper boards the Newport News steamer for the Jamestown Exposition events. An estimated 2,000 to 3,000 Washingtonians will attend, with reception at 1 pm and formal exercises at 2 pm. A concert in the evening features Lloyd Wrightson and others.

Newport News Chamber of Commerce Chamber Washington United States Government Army and Navy Myron Parker Gen. Wilson Harper Tucker Shepperd The Exposition Company Gov. Swanson Virginia Macfarland President Tucker Otto Peffercorn Gertrude Reuter William Wail Whitlaltt Wrightson Hamber Ae ‘Tate Witten Business Men's Association Myron M. Parker Edgar.d. Shaw Robert N. Harper Irai Oyster Golan Bia John W. U G. Hing George Truesdell John B. Colbrett

Garfield Secretary to Tour Western Public Land Conditions

Secretary of the Interior Garfield plans a multi month inspection tour of the Far West to assess public land conditions. The trip aims to clarify administration policies and standardize treatment of western preminary areas amid ongoing land debates and future development discussions.

Garfield Wto Will

District day at the Jamestown Exposition observed

Today district day at the Jamestown Exposition will include ceremonies. Addresses will be delivered by Commissioner Macfarland General John M. Wilson president of the Washington Board of Trade and St. George Tucker president of the exposition.

John M. Wilson J. George Tucker Henry B. F. Macfarland Board of Commissioners District of Columbia Sydney Lloyd Wrightson Commissioner Macfarland Washington Board of Trade Andry St. George Tucker

Revival of Bronson Howard Play Brings Mixed Reception

Fragmented notes describe a stage revival with performers such as Sheridan Stockton and Mr. Lackaye in Jefferson Breckton, noting audience reception and tensions over line delivery. The account mentions a fifteen year old original production and changes in cast affecting the portrayal of Diana and other roles.

Bronson Howard Phelasta Leduard Hoye Sheridan Stockton Coromba Haners Lackaye Jefferson

Mikado and Grand Hotel Shine in Washington Theatre Run

A review lauds Herbert McKenzie in a Servant role and praises the Washington engagement for strong performances by Edward Ellis, Charles Arthur, and H Allen in a well-mounted production. The Mikado by the Abdérn Opera Company draws a large audience at the National Theatre, with notable turns by Janis, Beake, Wentworth, Huntington May, and Edith Bradford, upheld by a capable chorus and period costumes.

Edward Ellis Joseph Charles “Arthur Adhemar de Ynand Allen Washington Abdérn Opera Company National Theater Thi Santeen Bae Ee Opera Janis Lett Mme Fuji Elie Wentworth Yum-Yun Herold Beake Huntington May Pai -Bropson Edith Bradford

Burlesque Night At McSweeney and Sullivan's

A lively burlesque scene features Jesques and Dr Skinhim's Health Inn with four act lines and acts by Jessie Sharp Lanzetta Lyman Belmont Brennan Kennedy and Evans. A cruiser band plays Sullivan’s music at post dinner dances for visiting guests and the Mikado tunes were included in the band’s repertoire.

McSweeney and Sullivan Cruiser Sullivan

Mikado on British war ships delights visiting Japanese

In Chatham England June 10 the Admiralty ban on Sullivan's Mikado aboard British warships remains to spare Japanese visitors. A curious twist has locals laughing at what they call the Japanese insulting themselves as the cruiser Tsukuba lies in the dockyard with Setoguchi aboard.

Sullivan Chatham England Admiralty Sulivan Tsukuba Setoguchi

Insane Youth Ends Life After Family Attack In New Jersey

In Shadyside New Jersey Ladislaw Barbo witz a young Pole shot at five family members before barricading them in a room. A police ladder rescue brought them out and as the officer entered the house Barbo witz killed himself.

New York Ladislaw Barbowitz Shadyside N. J

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