Bowery harmonica boy escapes cold night into theater fame
Pete, a Bowery newsboy with a worn harmonica, endures a brutal rainstorm and hunger before a chance encounter with a stranger and a Bowery theater audition launches his brief rise. He wins applause, earns promises of pay, and plans splurges, yet returns to Theater alley with a hollow hunger for recognition and his old life.
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Pep- Leg Tete
Veto
Indiana Hhills
Dete
Calvary Cemetery
Hooger
Vetus
America
Pete
Daisy
Aly
Lerine
Snorcher
Prankford Street
Snotcher
Heekwan Street
Jrey
Bowery
Marie
Tete
Paradise Pisk
Clemica
Is Exes
Axel
Chun
Hal
Ladies and Gentlemen
Vey-Leg
Ike
Mollie and I
Hoya
Molly
Mollie
Anyelong
Peto
Denny
Aurast
Lin
Ife
Theater Alley
Alice
Snoreher
Larpers Weekly
Court Banter Between Barrow Rochester and Harrow
A San Francisco Argonaut summary recounts a court joust among Barrow the king's chaplain Rochester and Harrow. Rochester jokes with hoisted flattery, Barrow answers with fierce wit, Harrow adds a barb, then Rochester proclaims hell while Barrow insists on humility and belief. The item ends noting Kearsarge as Pine Mountain.
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Barrow
Lord Rochester
Rochester
Harrow
San Francisco
West Virginia money power shapes looming Senate race
A Republican drive in West Virginia signals Steve Elkins of national reach as a U S senator candidate amid a crowded field. Wealthy WV interests and GOP managers maneuver to back favored figures like Nathan Goff and others while Elkins’ fortune raises questions about influence and loyalty among party leaders.
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Therrs
Wenrhleman Assia
Brotenian
Imey
West Virginia
Steve Edkins
New Mexico
Missouri
Broadway
United States
Widwards
Edwards
Elkins
Paulsener
Camden
Sugar Trust
Goff
Secratary
Navy
Viking
Larry G. Davis
Louis
Heels
Nimsell
Warll
Yeethas Dollays
Winkie Mile
Fiat
Binnie Uke
Meine
Lussellison
Montana Cattle Company
Harrison
Mikina
Mr. Elkins
Tts
Nathan Goff
Gailby
Wier Bis
Ttis
Senate
Washington
Departmenty Congress
Mia, Windom
Rilsins
Republican Party
Leveli
Ain Paige
Secretary of War
Thomaas Dolin
Philadelphia
Charmanth
Wikins
Lst
Ihsielé
Mefitkina
Tarvisan
Ind Lia
Arlang
Uarvison
Binthe
Diareison
No More Calamity Howl on Republican Victory
A Pittsburgh firm Oliver & Co plans a large dollar mill, citing revival after a Republican win. The piece argues the mill plans predate the election and criticizes proponents who tie prosperity to the November 6 outcome, noting protection for tin plate and broader industrial implications.
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Sudlen
Walters
Iver & Co
Pittsburgh
Indus
Whit Olver & Co
Congress
Oliver & Cnlave
Iran
Rew
Chase
Wittshurph
Wall
Hutrolt Hyee Press
Political rhetoric and party tactics in early press
A garbled excerpt from rival editorials critiques Democrats and Republicans, praising or finding fault with leaders and policies. The piece references William Reed era speechmaking, the Detroit press, and Philadelphia Record like commentary on public debt, bank interests, and political recuperation. The text shows partisan distortions and lampoons figures amid a noisy 19th century political debate.
Shooting near Des Moines leaves multiple injured
Cited Iowa item reports a fatal shooting linked to drink and carelessness on a farm near Des Moines. Albert Bowen allegedly fired after an argument, striking Poreoy and Danenar Me. PAT Booth died, Charles Hickforms gravely hurt. Authorities search for the suspected shooter as a broader state teachers meeting updates are noted for Des Moines in December.
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Poreoy
Yasimal
Pat Booth Owas
Charles Hickforms
Frith
Albert Bowen
Daner
Wielkfard
Booth
Birk
Howen Esnage
Tlastings
Mart
Ben
State Teachers’ Association
Des Moines
Seliovt
Seine
Boon
Keel Island
Wabash
Oakiloosa
Osialoosa Poliesmen
Red Ab
Lo Ploces
Joseph K. Marmott
May Woggins Steves
Baily Lyton Stevens
Bmmett Company
Grace Cathedral
Davenport
Leonard Brown
Regiment Des Moines
Tale
Mount Pleasant Asylum
Farmora
Harlem
William Mather
L. M. Kilbaurn
Town Mutual Iustirines Association
Burlington
Tires Ealls
George A. French
Knoxville
Chriétiao
Ennmporance League
Keokwkerttielval Mra
Cleveland
Tla
St. Gonis
Darlington
Tivermore
Graod Nennygsen
Fowerhanger
Ralph Uoates
Belover
John Conery
Grand
Malvern
Keokuk
Alfred Buonesos
Frownie Penitentiary
Wither
Town City
Mighteen
Oleam
Wep
Seyer
Edgewood
Great Western Operat
Odell
Udawisee
Anthony
George
Cromwell
Adains
Charles Adkins
Pairbank
Bert
O Mhart
Christias
Iowa
Crestor
First Lutheran
Jawa City
Iawa Horticultural Society
Mason City
A. VY. Ceanso
Jboelsford
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Iowa State News
Osekalooss
AG Chirk
Oukaloosa
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OR. Foster
Muchalinuck
Grant Teenper
Rreamia
Seniss Toy
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Evans
Geno Previta
Coarge HM. Taylor
Oskamnasia Ind & L Divis
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Supreme Representatives
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Yale
Yarnouth
Menry Cable
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Tris
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JG Towel
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