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Notes of Shows Preview Old Chicago Theatres
A bustling notes column previews upcoming stage works and star appearances. Janes K Hackett plans a new pay in play about Benjamin Franklin with John Golden producing. Nora Eayes scores a Teese hit with a new offering expected soon. William Gillett to perform Dear Brutus, and Let's Go a Waterloo burlesque show heads next Tuesday. Jolson returns to Chicago in Sinbad at Auditorium. Additional items announce births and theatre bookings including Leona Mary, Cappy Ricks, Scattergood, and George Arliss in Deval with Tutt and Mr Tutt adapting. George White’s Scandals leaves for new venues as Waterloo plans continue.
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Romeo
Jane
John Golden
Nora Eayes
Jolson
Chicago
Fred H. Draper
Auditorium Theatre
Jol
Vernon Township
Leona Mary
Samuel E. Wiest
Lester
George Arliss
Waterloo Theatre
Mr. Arliss
Deval
Tutt
Mr. Tutt