Photo courtesy of Dionysus Theatre
Complex, New York, New York
http://www.dionysustheatrecomplex.com/marlowe.html
The Atlanta Constitution, November 20, 1890:
Philadelphia, November 19: Miss Julia Marlowe, actress, is today lying at the point of death with the only hope of life depending on an almost hopeless surgical operation. Miss Marlowe was taken sick with typhoid fever three weeks ago and last Friday passed the crisis of the disease in safety, and but for complications should by this time have been on a fair way to recovery. Sunday the glands in her throat began to swell, and abscesses formed, from which blood poisoning set in and she is now in imminent danger of death. Her physicians have hesitated to operate upon the abscesses as in her weakened condition, they considered she would not be able to survive it.
The Daily Nevada State Journal, Reno, Nevada, May 19, 1891:
Julia Marlowe receives through the mail an average of one offer of marriage a day in every town where she plays. All Miss Marlowe asks of a town is a good engagement, and yet she rejects all these offers to get one.
The Marion Star, Marion, Ohio, October 26, 1893:
An easy, graceful walk is not impossible of aquirement, though, like all things that are worth having, it takes time and patience. Julia Marlowe, when about 15 years of age, was afflicted with a most ungainly walk. To cure hearself of this she used to walk for miles along the seashore every day, with her hands on her hips to keep them motionless. Whether she succeeded, no one who has ever seen her on the stage need ask.
The Daily Nevada Journal, January 26, 1894:
It is among the modest ambitions of Julia Marlowe to have, before she dies, the most complete Shakespeareana in the world. She already has several of the plays in rare quarto editions and a facsimile of the celebrated folio of 1623. She has a model of the house where Shakespeare was born, an exact reproduction of his water jug, a piece of the famous mulberry tree, souvenir spoons, pen and ink sketches, photographs and pictures of all kinds. Every year she makes a pilgrimage to Stratford-on-Avon. Last summer she secured a new treasure for her Shakespeare museum. It is an exact copy of his chair. The original is in the possession of Sir Henry Armytage, who lives in the county where Shakespeare was born. Miss Marlowe presented letters to him, which induced him to let her see and sit in the sacred chair, and even to have it copied. It is a small, square, stiff oak armchair, with rude carving on it. Boston Herald.
The Atlanta Constitution, February 25, 1895:
Julia Marlowe has begun suit against The Indianapolis Journal for $25,000 for alleged libelous criticism. Julia is being badly coached.
The Atlanta Constitution, March 3, 1895:
The Indianapolis Journal charged that Julia Marlowe "has been trifling with the good will of the public and her friends in surrounding herself which incompetent people that she might herself shine." It was on this charge that the $25,000 damage suit was filed.
The Atlanta Constitution, February 2, 1896:
The manager of the Walnut street theater in Philadelphia has been sued by Julia Marlowe-Taber and others for balances alleged to be due on a contract which covered her engagement at the theater about a year ago.
It appears that the contract called for a four weeks' engagement of Julia Marlowe, and it was agreed that she receive 60 per cent of the gross receipts, and, in any event, $3,000 a week. But when the advertising paper came to hand, the name on it was Julia Marlowe-Taber, and the manager thought that she wasn't worth near so much under that name as under her maiden pseudonym. A compromise was made with the manager of the actress. The engagement was to be shortened to two weeks and the guarantee was to be $2,500 instead of $3,000. When the two weeks were up the actress insisted on continuing for two weeks longer.
The manager of the theater said he would consent, but he wouldn't guarantee her a dollar with that patched-up name of hers; the best he would do would be to pay her 60 percent of the gross receipts. The gross receipts for the first week had been $3,350.75; for the second week $2,648.38. For the third week they were $2,657.75, of which sum the fair Julia was paid $1,594.65; for the fourth week they were $2,934.25, of which sum her share was $1,760.55. The suit is brought to recover the differences between these sums and the $3,000 a week originally agreed upon. The manager of the theater says that her new fangled name did the business of damaging her attractivness to the tune of anywhere from $1,000 to $1,500 a week, and he thinks she ought to stand the cost of her own whims with her hyphenated name.
The Mansfield News, Mansfield, Ohio - May 24, 1902:
Rich Actresses Who Have Made Their Own Fortunes
Julia Marlowe, who since she became an independent star, has been steadily ggrowing as a money-maker until her profits during the present season with When Knighthood was in Flower will reach close to $40,000. Her resources are estimated to be near $100,000. Miss Marlowe owns western real estate acquired during her yearly travels, and much of it has increased enormously in value. She also has money invested in plays, notably, The Modern Magdalene, now being play by Amelia Bingham at the Bijon Theatre from which she derives a 2 1/2 percent royality.
The Daily Nevada State Journal, April 15, 1903:
Paris, April 14--Fashionable Paris is all agog over the international beauty show to be decided tomorrow. Strictly speaking, it is a photographic contest of art and beauty combined. France has the largest number of competitors. The United States is represented by several of whom Julia Marlowe is one. The photograph which seems to be most in favor with the Parisian public is that of a young model, whose beauty attracts customers to one of the big dressmaking establishments. Only the name of the winner will be made known.
The Washington Post, January 28, 1906:
One of the most important announcements of the season came last week from New York where Mr. Frohman confirmed in a report that both E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe had passed out his management into that of the Shubert Brothers, who would continue to present them jointly in Shakespearean and standard plays in which these stars have been highly successful for two years.
The charge of management is set for next season when Hauptmann's "Sunken Bell' is to be revived among other well-known plays.
The announcement is significant on account of the acquisition of two of the leading stars by the theatrical trust. Mr. Frohman's veiled intimation that he has another strong combination in view which will overshadow the loss of these players must be taken with a grain of allowance; but the public will be rejoiced to know that he will add to the strength of his attractions, and it will support him in any efforts he may make to maintain the highest standard of theatrical art. At the same time it is a big card for the Belasco-Fiske-Shubert forces to secure two such reputable stars.
The Washington Post, March 4, 1906:
Julia Marlowe was painfully injured Friday evening at Pittsburgh. She was about to step into her carriage when her ankle turned. At her hotel it was found that she would have to remain in bed for several days. Her roles were taken by Alice Harrington.
The Washington Post, April 29, 1906:
Julia Marlowe has written for the Ladies' Home Journal an article about her home, which is to appear in the July number of that periodical. Miss Marlowe is what plain folk describe as a home body, and is very proud of it. She has a charming place in New York and a summer home in Connecticut.
The Wichita Daily Times, Wichita, Texas, October 27, 1910:
When Julia Marlowe recently returned from Europe she declared over $10,000 worth of costumes.
The Daily Nevade State Journal, June 2, 1907:
It is rumoured that E. H. Sothern and Julia Marlowe will not star jointly next season, but will be individual stars in their own companies.
The Alaska Citizen, July 10, 1911:
New York, July 5: Owing to ill health, Julia Marlowe has canceled all her engagements for this summer.
The Washington Post, July 16, 1911:
Sothern and Billie Burke Joke When Rich Couples Are Showered
New York, July 15--
Capt. Isaac Edward Emerson, of Baltimore, with his third bride, who was Mrs. McCormick; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Depew, who were married on Friday at Grace Church, and Charles H. Newmann and his bride, who was Miss Catherine Jacobs, of Brooklyn, went "ocean honeymooning" today aboard the Hamburg-American liner Amerika.
Friends of Mr. and Mrs. Newmann bombarded them with rice. Julia Marlowe and E. H. Sothern got some of the rice. It did not mean anything prophetic in their case. Mr. Sothern remarked that he wished it did.
The Daily Commenwealth, Fon du Lac, Wisconsin, July 17, 1913:
Julia Marlowe has given up England for all time and declares she will spend her future vacations in America. Miss Marlowe loves the water. She and her husband, E. H. Sothern, have purchased a home at West Hampton Beach, Long Island.
The Washington Post, January 20, 1914:
Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 19 - Julia Marlowe Is Ill.
Miss Julia Marlowe, the actress who is suffering from a slight attack of appendicitis, will give up the stage for six weeks. She leaves today for New York, where she will undergo treatment and possible an operation. This announcement was made by E. H. Sothern, her husband.
The Newport Daily News, Newport, Rhode Island, February 13, 1914:
Sothern Denies Reports. Laments Stories of Breach Between Him and His Wife--Portland, Ore, Feb. 12:
E. H. Sothern issued a statement here today lamenting the publication of reports that there had been a breach between him and his wife, Julia Marlowe, who is now in New York. There was not the slightest foundation for such rumors, he said, Mrs. Sothern having abandoned their tour together and returned to New York solely because of ill health.
The Washington Post, December 25, 1914:
Stars Here to Rest. Sothern and Marlowe Take Wagner Home for Winter, Recovering from Illness.
No theatrical engagements are planned for this season, says Shakespearian actor--strain of work in recent years undermined his strength will live like recluse.
Unhearalded by the fanfare of press agents, and without any announcement of "mail orders not received," E. H. Sothern and Miss Julia Marlowe have come to Washington for a mid-winter season.
The famous Shakespearian stars are domiciled at 1642 29th Street, the G. B. Wagner home, which they have occupied on previous visits to Washington during their theatrical engagements in classic repertoire at the Belasco Theater.
On this trip, however, the distinguished players are living like recluses, seldom stirring from their own fireside, where Miss Marlowe is having a complete rest after a serious illness, and where Mr. Sothern, too, is regaining his strength after a servere sickness and is enjoying a welcome surcease from the labors attendant upon rehearsals and new productions.
The Sotherns will remain in Washington during January, and possible longer. They came down from their New England home seeking milder weather, and ran into Washington's first real snowstorm yesterday.
"We shall make no productions whatever this year," said Mr. Sothern to a Post reporter last night. "Mrs. Sothern has been seriously ill, and I, too, have felt keenly the strain of the last few years. We expect to enjoy perfect quietude in Washington for some weeks."
The Zanesville Signal, Zanesville, Ohio, August 14, 1950
Julia Marlowe, the immortal dramatic luminary, will be 85 on August 17. The widow of E. H. Sothern, his co-star for years, is bedridden with arthritis at the Hotel Plaza.