Martin the Wizard is a hit. The Washoe Times loves it. Sam Clemens loves it in the TE. Martin’s tent was full most nights as it was cooler than an indoor theatre and his tent featured iced beverages, in a deal he worked out with local saloons who took turns catering his act. — July […]
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The Popes held a benefit at the Courthouse
Politicians were aware of a scandal brewing that could ruin them and threw them a benefit. The bill on [ST 156]. Virginia Pope’s former husband, long thought dead was alive in Australia. Charles immediately took legal action, and prepared to leave after the benefit – the benefit was for legal fees and transportation – Charles […]
War News told at Theatre Shows
Maguire had a telegraph set up to announce war news on stage between shows – like the newsreels. The Sunday afternoon benefit for the Sanitary Fund was interrupted with news of the Southern Surrender of Port Hudson in LA, the Mississippi River was again open for travel. The show was Mr. and Mrs. Pope in […]