1906 Season - Revision history

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	\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president and general manager<br />Will J. Dusenbury, secretary and treasurer~~<br />Jacob F. Luft, manager~~		\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president and general manager<br />Will J. Dusenbury, secretary and treasurer
	\| preseason = April 29, 1906 - May 6, 1906		\| preseason = April 29, 1906 - May 6, 1906
	\| season = May 13, 1906 - September 1906		\| season = May 13, 1906 - September 1906
	\| newattractions = [[Merry-Go-Round (2)\|Carousel]]<br />[[Egyptian Mystery]]<br />[[Fantasma]]<br />[[The Great Hereafter]]<br />[[Photographic Gallery (2)\|Photographic Gallery]]<br />[[Roller Skating Rink (Building)]]<br />[[Scenic Coaster]]<br />[[Temple of Mirth]]<br />[[Theatorium]]<br />[[Third Degree]]<br />[[Tours of the World]]		\| newattractions = [[Merry-Go-Round (2)\|Carousel]]<br />[[Egyptian Mystery]]<br />[[Fantasma]]<br />[[The Great Hereafter]]<br />[[Photographic Gallery (2)\|Photographic Gallery]]<br />[[Roller Skating Rink (Building)]]<br />[[Scenic Coaster]]<br />[[Temple of Mirth]]<br />[[Theatorium]]<br />[[Third Degree]]<br />[[Tours of the World]]
	\| stockcompany = Vaughan Glaser Stock Company		\| stockcompany = Vaughan Glaser Stock Company
	\| theatermanager = William W. Prosser		\| theatermanager = William W. Prosser<br />Jacob F. Luft
	\| band = Powell's Military Band<br />Signor Vincent Rosati's Naval Reserve Band		\| band = Powell's Military Band<br />Signor Vincent Rosati's Naval Reserve Band
	\| size = Over 100 acres		\| size = Over 100 acres

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	\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president and general manager<br />Will J. Dusenbury, secretary and treasurer		\| management = The Olentangy Park Company<br />Joseph W. Dusenbury, president and general manager<br />Will J. Dusenbury, secretary and treasurer<br />Jacob F. Luft, manager
	\| preseason = April 29, 1906 - May 6, 1906		\| preseason = April 29, 1906 - May 6, 1906
	\| season = May 13, 1906 - September 1906		\| season = May 13, 1906 - September 1906

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	{{#seo:\|description=The 1906 season at Olentangy Park opened on April 29, 1906, and closed in September 1906. New attractions included a carousel, Scenic Coaster, and others.}}		{{#seo:
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	{{#seo:\|description=The ~~1907~~ season at Olentangy Park opened on April 28, ~~1907~~, and closed ~~on October 13, 1907~~. New attractions included a ~~new Dancing Pavilion~~.}}		{{#seo:\|description=The 1906 season at Olentangy Park opened on April 29, 1906, and closed in September 1906. New attractions included a carousel, Scenic Coaster, and others.}}
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	{{#seo:\|description=The ~~1906~~ season at Olentangy Park opened on April 29, ~~1906~~, and closed ~~in September 1906~~. New attractions included a ~~carousel, Scenic Coaster, and others~~.}}		{{#seo:\|description=The 1907 season at Olentangy Park opened on April 28, 1907, and closed on October 13, 1907. New attractions included a new Dancing Pavilion.}}
	{{#seo:\|keywords=1906 Season, Olentangy Park, Olentangy Amusement Park, Olentangy Park Columbus, Columbus amusement park, amusement park, Clintonville, defunct amusement park, Olentangy Theater, Olentangy Theatre, Vaudeville, Zoo}}		{{#seo:\|keywords=1906 Season, Olentangy Park, Olentangy Amusement Park, Olentangy Park Columbus, Columbus amusement park, amusement park, Clintonville, defunct amusement park, Olentangy Theater, Olentangy Theatre, Vaudeville, Zoo}}

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	{{#seo:\|description=The 1906 season at Olentangy Park opened on April 29, 1906, and closed in September 1906. New attractions included a carousel, ~~the~~ Scenic Coaster~~, Tours of the World~~, and others.}}		{{#seo:\|description=The 1906 season at Olentangy Park opened on April 29, 1906, and closed in September 1906. New attractions included a carousel, Scenic Coaster, and others.}}
	{{#seo:\|keywords=1906 Season, Olentangy Park, Olentangy Amusement Park, Olentangy Park Columbus, Columbus amusement park, amusement park, Clintonville, defunct amusement park, Olentangy Theater, Olentangy Theatre, Vaudeville, Zoo}}		{{#seo:\|keywords=1906 Season, Olentangy Park, Olentangy Amusement Park, Olentangy Park Columbus, Columbus amusement park, amusement park, Clintonville, defunct amusement park, Olentangy Theater, Olentangy Theatre, Vaudeville, Zoo}}

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	* Zoological Garden		* Zoological Garden

	==Theater, Vaudeville~~, and Stunt Performances~~==		== Theater and Vaudeville ==

	===Olentangy Park Theater===		===Olentangy Park Theater===
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	The theater was almost closed in August due to the lack of asbestos curtains. Sheriff George J. Karb and J. W. Dusenbury discussed whether the asbestos law also applied to summer theaters. George W. Bope of the Musicians' Union filed the complaint against the theater. Dusenbury agreed to install asbestos curtains by Aug. 17.<ref>"Theater Will Not Be Closed Up." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 11, 1906. Page 7.</ref><ref>"Olentangy's Asbestos Curtain." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 17, 1906. Page 7.</ref>		The theater was almost closed in August due to the lack of asbestos curtains. Sheriff George J. Karb and J. W. Dusenbury discussed whether the asbestos law also applied to summer theaters. George W. Bope of the Musicians' Union filed the complaint against the theater. Dusenbury agreed to install asbestos curtains by Aug. 17.<ref>"Theater Will Not Be Closed Up." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 11, 1906. Page 7.</ref><ref>"Olentangy's Asbestos Curtain." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 17, 1906. Page 7.</ref>

	Advertising ended around Aug. 19, but ~~there were~~ mentions of shows into September.		Advertising ended around Aug. 19, but mentions of shows continued into September.

	The regular season began May 13 and featured stock and vaudeville performances.<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 10, 1906. Page 4.</ref> From April 29 to May 2, "When We Were Twenty-One," was presented by Nat C. Goodwin and Maxine Elliot. Nestor Lennon and Corinne Frances performed the leading parts. Other cast included Jacques Martin.<ref>Advertisement. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 27, 1906. Page 4.</ref><ref name="opening3" />		The regular season began May 13 and featured stock and vaudeville performances.<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 10, 1906. Page 4.</ref> From April 29 to May 2, "When We Were Twenty-One," was presented by Nat C. Goodwin and Maxine Elliot. Nestor Lennon and Corinne Frances performed the leading parts. Other cast included Jacques Martin.<ref>Advertisement. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 27, 1906. Page 4.</ref><ref name="opening3" />
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	* Adolph Poliers, actor		* Adolph Poliers, actor

	===Stunts===		== Stunts and Outdoor Shows ==

	G. Fred Matthiessen played the "Dare-Devil Diavolo" doing the "Loop-the-Loop" bicycle stunt for three weeks starting the week of July 29.<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 29, 1906. Page 4.</ref> He had been "Looping-the-Loop" for five years and was touted to be the stunt's only survivor.<ref>"Looped-the-Loop Though His Shoulder Was Dislocated." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 30, 1906. Page 2.</ref>		G. Fred Matthiessen played the "Dare-Devil Diavolo" doing the "Loop-the-Loop" bicycle stunt for three weeks starting the week of July 29.<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 29, 1906. Page 4.</ref> He had been "Looping-the-Loop" for five years and was touted to be the stunt's only survivor.<ref>"Looped-the-Loop Though His Shoulder Was Dislocated." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 30, 1906. Page 2.</ref>

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Performances

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 Advertising ended around Aug. 19, but there were mentions of shows into September.
-===Performances===
+The regular season began May 13 and featured stock and vaudeville performances.<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 10, 1906. Page 4.</ref> From April 29 to May 2, "When We Were Twenty-One," was presented by Nat C. Goodwin and Maxine Elliot. Nestor Lennon and Corinne Frances performed the leading parts. Other cast included Jacques Martin.<ref>Advertisement. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' April 27, 1906. Page 4.</ref><ref name="opening3" />
-The regular season began May 13 and featured vaudeville.<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 10, 1906. Page 4.</ref>
+Five stagehands went on strike due to manager Brandon Courtney not meeting the union's staffing requirements, and only one stagehand had to manipulate the scenery and lights.<ref name="strike2" /> There was also no orchestra provided, making the production cut musical numbers by C. O. Wolfe, W. A. Mason, and Frances.<ref name="strike" /> The performance shut down on Wednesday night and for the rest of the week due to poor turnout.<ref name="may04" /> Theatrical Stage Employees' Local No. 12 met with park management on Thursday, May 10, to negotiate staffing and park meals for stagehands.<ref>"Want to Board the Hands." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 10, 1906. Page 13.</ref>
-The Vaughan Glaser Stock Company performed for three weeks starting July 15. Members included Vaughan Glaser; Frank E. Camp; Fay Courtney; Harrison Steadman; Frank Willis; Emille Melville; Laura Pierpont; James Hester, comedian; Duncan Harris, juvenile; Laura Pierpont, ingenue; Emily Melville, character; Nina Tessa, juvenile; J.B. Wilson, character; Isabelle Goodwin, juvenile and character. Charles A. Marvin was the new manager of the company.<ref>"Stock Company at Olentangy Park." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' June 29, 1906. Page 2.</ref><ref>"Vaughan Glaser Contract Signed." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' July 1, 1906. Page 11.</ref>The performances were twice per day at 5 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. and were of "Prince Karl" and "What Happened to Jones."<ref>"Vaughan Glaser Stock at Olentangy." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' July 15, 1906. Page 6.</ref> Originally planned for two weeks, the stock company returned for an additional two weeks to perform "Niobe"<ref>Advertisement. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' July 27, 1906. Page 4.</ref> and "The Man from Mexico."<ref>"Olentangy." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Aug. 6, 1906. Page 4.</ref>
+=== The Vaughan Glaser Stock Company ===
 ===Vaudeville===

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Fair Japan

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	''Main Article:'' [[Fair Japan]]		''Main Article:'' [[Fair Japan]]

	Fair Japan was reduced to {{Tooltip \|text = 5 cents\|tooltip = $1.79 in 2025 dollars}} starting May 13.<ref>Advertisement. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 13, 1906. Page 7.</ref> The price was reduced to free by June 17.<ref>"'Fair Japan at Olentangy Park'." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch." June 17, 1906. Page 7.</ref> The Fourth of July celebration included M. Tomito <ref>''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' June 17, 1906. Page 1.</ref>, a swimming exhibition by Korbori Oyagi [or Oyogi], and a ji-jitsu demonstration.<ref name="july1">"Specialties at Olentangy Park.''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' July 1, 1906. Page 7.</ref>		Fair Japan was reduced to {{Tooltip \|text = 5 cents\|tooltip = $1.79 in 2025 dollars}} starting May 13.<ref>Advertisement. ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' May 13, 1906. Page 7.</ref> The price was reduced to free by June 17.<ref>"'Fair Japan at Olentangy Park'." ''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch." June 17, 1906. Page 7.</ref> The Fourth of July celebration included Micalo Tomito,<ref>''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' June 17, 1906. Page 1.</ref> a swimming exhibition by Korbori Oyagi [or Oyogi], and a ji-jitsu demonstration.<ref name="july1">"Specialties at Olentangy Park.''The Columbus Sunday Dispatch.'' July 1, 1906. Page 7.</ref>

	===List of Rides and Attractions===		===List of Rides and Attractions===

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Lawsuits

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	The following cases were dropped in September:<ref>"Large Number of Cases Dropped." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Sept. 17, 1906. Page 2.</ref>		The following cases were dropped in September:<ref>"Large Number of Cases Dropped." ''Columbus Evening Dispatch.'' Sept. 17, 1906. Page 2.</ref>
	* Otakichi Nakamma vs. Olentangy Park Co. (Case #50292)		* Otakichi Nakamma v. Olentangy Park Co. (Case #50292)
	* Micalo Tomito vs. Olentangy Park Co. (Case #50293)		* Micalo Tomito v. Olentangy Park Co. (Case #50293)
	* F. Horio vs. Olentangy Park Co.		* F. Horio v. Olentangy Park Co.

	==Strikes==		==Strikes==