Beeson Theater – October 1918

The theater operated briefly in October of 1918 but closed part of the month due to the Spanish Influenza epidemic.

October 1 – 6: No listings for these dates.

October 7 – 8: “The Trail of the Retreating Germans” Official War Review reels

Dodge City Daily Globe, October 2, 1918

Half of the receipts from the Tuesday night showing were donated to the Kansas State Guard 16th Battalion mess fund for their encampment at Wright Park.

October 9: No listing for this date. Kansas Governor Arthur Capper ordered all theaters closed due to the Spanish Influenza epidemic.

October 10 – 31: No listings for these dates.

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