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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1906

Page

4

Mrs Wiggs Brings Cabbage Patch to Town Stage Week Recaps

The Columbia Theater featured Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch with Mrs pathetse portrayal. New National offered Babes in Toyland while Alice Davenport starred in elaborate costuming. Chase's showcased Florence Bindley, and the Lyceum presented The Avacue Girls with burlesques. Luna Park ran Zingarella on the spiral tower as a busy theatrical week ends.

Mades Carr Cook Smith Columbia Theater Misa Indo Palmer Pathetse Wiggs New National Alice Davenport Walter Jones Chase's Florence Bindley Academy Doky Kemper Hal Reid Lyceum Luna Park

Atong and Davenport Troupe Delight Chase’s Crowd

The Chase’s week opened with Alice Davenport and Walter Jones thrilling the audience. Treloar and the Murnelti-BMarnitz troupe showcased daring feats while Mabel Hite and Jones provided humorous interludes. Davenport’s lithe performance as a French danseuse contrasted with Willard and Rose in dramatic roles.

Alice Davenport Walter Jones Chase's Treloar Tyeloar Witch Miss Davenport Danesuse Pauline Willard Seymore Rose Mabel Hite Clifford Burks Arthur Woillew Dave Luce Aévern Chase Detly Ig Mathes Grestere Dillea Walter Alice Davenport and CO Sareard Nan Ford

Gramatization of Mrs Alles Hogan Rice Opens at Columbia

An opening curtain at the Columbia last night staged the Gramatization of Mrs Alles Hogan Rice. The production drew applause for natural performances especially Charles Carter as Mr Stub bing and Madge Carr Cook as the buxom optimist Miss Edith Taliaferro and Miss Maud Myrtle Tanneblil with King Paggott. The cast also featured Vivie Ogden and a talented group of youths who portrayed the young lovers and children with evident charm.

Mrs. Wigga Cabbage Patch Bir. Stwibing Mr. Wisgs Mic’ Hazy Alles Hogan Rice H. Honkerdunkus Jones Mra Wiges Charles Carter Stubbing Edith Taliaferro Mars Maud Myrtle Tanneblil King Paggott Lucy Mis Bob Vivie Ogden

Babes in Toyland Delights National with Dash and Verve

The Babes in Toyland at the National last night offered a lively performance with new numbers and beloved songs. Grace Hazard and Misa Hazard drew praise for singing and dance, while Gertrude Barthold, Daisy Faust, and Katherine Murray impressed in key roles and the chorus added charm to the elaborate scenery.

Babes In Toyland Mus Grace Hazard Sho West Weak Mary Wan Barney O'Flynn Sue Misa Hazard Ignacio Marthieid Alan Gertrude Barthold Jane Daisy Faust Jill Katherine Murray Tom Tom Castle Spain Martinetti Gus Pixley Inspector Grand Rapids Luaa Russel Waymond

A Musical Melodrama at the Majestic Presents The Girl and the Gambler

Florence Bindley stars as the Girl in Hal Reid’s melodrama The Girl and the Gambler at the Majestic. The plot centers on a gambling scheme, a husband’s deception, and a family’s trials as Geraldine and Dave Maxwell seek justice and love amid musical interludes and vaudeville acts. Cast includes Florence Kindley, Anne Leonard, Darwin Karr, and John McKee with a lively array of deteriorating villains and noble heroes.

the Majestic Florence Bindley Hal Reid Joye Ae Golder West Lawrence Annte Laurie Nellie Geraldine Alnger Ana Tor Irother Douglas Blanghard Helene Marshall Dave Maxwell Mise Florence Kindley Geralaine Lawrence Mooney Lime Ailes Carrotta Tacinda Brown Darwin Karr Anne Leonard Hetero Marshal Rale Olrers John McKee Walter Lawrenti FP. McSweeney

Dolly Kemper Stars in The Gypsy Girl at Academy

Dolly Kemper leads Hal Reid's The Gypsy Girl in a weeklong Academy of Music engagement. A crowded audience praised her magnetic presence and lively songs while Harold Seiman and Jack Bennet shared honors with Kemper. supporting players Stortiock Atkinson Gorman boosted the show amid enthusiastic reactions.

Academy Crowded House Hal Reid Academy of Music Dolly Kemper Molly Jack Bennet Ben Bolt Miss Kemper William G. Slider Kathleen Barry Alice Stortiock Ag the Wall Maude Atkinson Whe Gorman Gypsy Jack

A Stageful of Girls at Lyceum Stage Show

A four week engagement opened yesterday at the Lyceum with The Avenue Girls burlesque The Tiger Springs featuring Olga Orloff and Issy Grodz The program includes Moon Dear and other songs plus acts by Charley Johnson Dies Claire Leslie Le Roy and Le Vannien McFarland and McDonald and Cunningham and Lord The show closes with Get Rich Quick Brokers a burlesque on modern finance and a Western life motion picture sequence

Lyceum Olga Orloff Avenue Girls Mana Mene Issy Grodz Tiger Springs Moon Dear Ortor Cleveland Sagebrush Philosophy Bill Barlow Out of the West Allo Charley Johnson Dies Claire Lesiie Comedienne le Roy Ang le Vannien McFarland McDonald Cunningham and Lord

Greater Washington Band to perform in Luna Fark season

The Greater Washington Band under John Bovello will stay at Luna Fark for the rest of the season offering unique programmes. Vocal and instrumental soloists from Washington are to augment the shows. Miss Zingaralla presents an exciting hippodrome performance.

Luna Fark Greater Washington John Bovello Lana Washington

Daredevil Spiral Tower Act Delights Midair Crowd

A performer balances on a three foot globe and ascends a narrow eighteen inch path up a seventy two foot spiral tower then teeters atop toes over eighty feet above the audience. The descent follows the same risky pattern delivering thrills. The Perseverance Lodge Good Templars outing drew a large crowd and a fireworks display for reporters was noted as pictorial and novel.

Perseverance Lodge Good Templars

Great Divide Scores Hit in Opening Princess Theater

Special to The Washington Post reviews a first performance of William Vaughn Moody's The Great Divide at Harmanus Biltzaker Hall. Margaret Anglin and Henry Miller deliver strong performances as two lovers amid a clash of New England and southwestern ideas.

Washington Post Albany Misa Margaret Anglin Henry Millar Harmanus Binecker Hall William Vaughn Moody Davide Princess Theater New York Miss Anglin Mr. Miller

Woman Accuses Son of Financier of Desertion in New York Marriage

Alice Lawson, visiting New York, charged Willis Lawson with desertion after a brief marriage to believed son of Thomas W. Lawson of Boston. Willis, 19, reportedly posed as the financier’s son, spent lavishly on Alice Bouquin, then left after three days of marriage. Police arrested him on nonsupport charges. he faces West Side Court.

New York Washington Pact Jackson ‘Willis Lawson Longwood Avenue Boston West Sixty Eighth Street Alicea Caréas Thomas W. Lawson Alice Lawson Montana Amos Jones West Eightieth Street Joneses Miss Bouquin Ther Miss Bongula West Hightieth Airport Key Providence R. I T. W. Lawcen Euréopé Mra Lawson West Side Taomas T. Lawson Arnold Lawson Herbert Barnum Seely Douglas Lawson

Court Actions and Probate Petitions in City

Mary Ann Orrid seeks probate of a July 20 1908 will naming Horace Orrid Rey and William Jarvis as executors. John Carter files for absolute divorce from Ida Carter alleging desertion and infidelity. Ann M Craig's estate with June 3 1801 will leaves specific bequests to Susan Becker executor. Winifred Eberly estate bequeathed to four children with Raymond Eberly as executor. Louis Gaskins sues Washington Railway and Electric Co for 310000 in damages after a March 7 streetcar collision. petition filed by his father Hezekiah Gasking since Louis is a minor.

Mary Ann Orrid Horace Orrid Rey William Jarvis Jono Carter District Supreme Court Ida Carter Staunton Ann M. Craig Susan Becker Lowrea Hughes Winifred BE. Wberly Maud Eberly Lewis Ethel Gertrude Carpenter William C. Every Raymond & Eberly Raymond Louis Gaskins Maly Washington Railway and Electric Company Hezekiah Gasking

Transfers and Promotions in the Classified Civil Service

The Treasury and War Departments announced a list of promotions and appointments for clerks. In the Treasury, dozens of staffers including Michael E Glindos and William J Sterne saw pay increases. in the War Department, ordnance and staff gains were listed with several clerks and apprentices advancing, along with reinstatements and transfers across various offices.

Treseury War Departments Treasury Department Seoretary Core Breet William J. Sterne Howard Tillatt William J, Alexander John JH. McWhorter Hailey Harry T. Clayton E. Hello David Teg Fred Ouborm Ammen L. Daly Lille A. Beard Eliizabeth A. Mel Carty Rose H. Maore Mary Lave Litte Armstrong Bes . Omicg Joternal Revene Luther FL Speer Joseph N. Bhuwttan Yookom Morris Charles Dunlap Mhm F P. Cox Alber Ly Clothier Mra Rue M. Dallaterro Werend Dixon Avator FastoMen Neliie T Alana Loren M. Fryer James & Ball J. M Hogo Adlon Emma L Jenner Jobn F Dugcan Euzona C. Milter William H. O'Hare Georgy Thehnon Mise Frances R. Cleements Horace Morris Office of Auditor Biate and Alter Philip Buatiner Helen F. Eatery Willan E Stewart John & Seina Clarence A.thilling Om“ion of Auditor Fr Inferior Department Willan] Knedler Haxwell KR .Wiltams Chelles A. Robbeos Howant W' Thayer Alt EZ Horn Navy Department William Wesley Henry Delos Prank Eugens T Parker Willard D. Wittamson

Government clerks see pay rises across Army offices

A uit of civil service appointments and pay increases in the War Department lists many clerks and laborers gaining higher annual salaries. Names include Omen of the Secretary of War, Quartermaster General, Surgeon General, and Bureau officials with raises from 80 to 1,600 dollars per year. Several resignations noted among military staff.

War Department Clark Searft Chief of Ordnance Fies Savy R Tontslly Charles B. Morris Augustus 2 Frond George Hoagland Fredaelels G Gledeck Edward Miller Leonard C.aunce Miltary Walter Koston F. Lows Kelly John N. Dawson Stephen H Curran Jacob Mtarowicz Guy A Camp Alfred B Dalton Robert JD Lee Qmlca Staf Duncan Davenport Trai Taborer Packer Nonin Edward MW Smith Horace G Plereau Percy Fray James Pherds Omich Mika Bunn Seerton Etark O'Neil St. ON John & Lyon Mancourt Goyum Jonbun Mestetent Quartermaster General Hart C. Thomas Chint Bignal Oficer Stephen N. Hernhertz John Engler, Jr Cleanor Belsen Trom Lottie de Mttiler Lehorer Thamar ‘Hofmand Plorence M. Stout Joseph M. Yoodlay Royal Beck Robert Jamon F. Warren Smith MF Williams Walter Morris Batson Blacksmoon Orevatoy Ordeanae Riverett Jrm Omoe Aagrida Arthur M. Bunnels Offce Jaman A. Neville Gener&in Offen Tidmund Hy Ea William H. Young Ravignntine Walter R Duryea Joseph ‘L. Gordon Charles Keenan Haswell I Williams Hanlon Aunum Giles Statt Frank Blackburn Isborer Charles J. Hoopes Clark Surgeon General Edwie Mr. Asgalth Dan Laidberg Etella S Momerick Merk Gederttm Mh Arthur Jobe W Mekomelerin Uné Chiet Gigzal Logis Cohen Cleck

Hartje case detectives indicted in forged letters defense

Private investigators Herman G. Slash and John Anderson, tied to the Hartje divorce case, were indicted by a grand jury in Pittsburgh for entering a building with intent to commit a felony. The defense money reportedly came from Andrew Carnegie to aid Mrs Hartje, with ties to Mary Scott Hartie and family connections to Thomas A. Beatt.

Pittsburg Herman G. Slash John Anderson Hartje Augustus Hartje Thomas Madine Madine John * Scott Hartie Mary Acott- Hartie Andrew Carnegie Thomas A Beatt The Pennsylvania Railroad John Scat

Diary of Dead Teller Implicates Hering in Bank Loot

Chicago police find Kowalski diary detailing forged notes and cash taken from Milwaukee Avenue Bank. The records implicate Henry W Hering, imprisoned cashier, as he allegedly looted vaults through cash tickets. Kowalski’s tally shows $110,800 in deposits diverted via similar methods over 188 days. A wooden cupboard reveal adds forged notes, including a $25,000 bill, and references Stensland’s exodus.

Frank Kowalski President Stensland Chicago Milwaukee Avenue Shippy Amore Kowalaki Henry W Hering Mooney Stenm Kowalski Jones Joseph Weissenbach Jacob W. Loeb Fetzer O. Stensland China

Hartford Dealer To Sue Wholesalers Under Sherman Act

Hartford coal dealer Charles H. Hale plans to sue sixteen local coal wholesalers under the Sherman anti trust law in U S Circuit Court. Hale alleges a conspiracy to restrain trade and that dealers used their influence to hinder his business by refusing his orders or delaying deliveries, causing him difficulty in obtaining coal.

Hartford Conn United States Circuit Court Charles H. Hale Tes Ine Trad

Run Over While Playing by Wagon Trims Little Dollie Petrie

Three year old Dollie Petrie of 785 Gresham Northwest was fatally endangered when a wagon horse spooked by an automobile ran toward her. The driver frantically attempted to divert the wagon but the child was hit and taken to Freedmen's Hospital with non life threatening injuries.

Dollie Petrie Dolly Petrie Gresham Senny Putt Fea Het Bad Bee Wattas Freedmen’s Hospital

Beaver County Man Reports Lost Diamond Ring

I E Freund of Beaver Pa reported to police that he lost a gold ring set with five diamonds valued at 200 dollars at a downtown hotel. He said he left the ring there and returned later to retrieve it but it was missing.

I. E. Freund Beaver Beaver County

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