Madge Fiske Stage Icon Roots and Rise to Stardom
Minnie Maddern Fiske, born in New Orleans to a touring Maddern family, began on stage at age two and rose to fame in New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. Her career spanned child roles to leading American actress, with major performances in Ner a Doll's House and Hedda Gabler before and after her 1880 marriage to Harrison Grey Fiske.
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Minnie Maddern Fiske
Harrison Grey Fiske
New Orleans
Thomas Davey
South
Elizabeth Maddern
Richard Maddern
Maddern
Avetress
Fiske
Janine Brutus Hooth
Agnes Booth
Francois
Richelieu
Louise
Barry Sullivan
Lucille Western
Little Fritz
J. K. Emmet
Wallack's
Niblo's
New York
Paul
Hilda
Ralph Rackstraw
Hootey
Pinafore’ Company
Clip
Jarvis
Esection
Sun God
David
St. Louisy
Montreal
Cincinnati
Magda Gilberte
Italy
Chelsea
St. Agnes
Mrs. Fiske
Manhattan
New York Idea
Rebecca West
Trapper J C Freeman Missing After Camp Found
The Lakewood Progress reports the disappearance of hunter and trapper J C Freeman. Deputy W T Lucas of Carlsbad and George Nelson found his camp thirty five miles west of Lakewood in the Guadalupe mountains with guns and supply intact. Freeman, known locally, left with money and horses and has not been seen since January.
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Lakewood
Eddy County
Sherif W . T.lucas
Carlsbad
George Nelson
Perhans
J. C. Freeman
Freeman
John Murray
Murray
Deauty Luces
Geo. Nelson
Guadalupe Montains
Faltering London Taverns and Elizabethan Luminaries
In London Budweiser frequents the Falcon tavern where Ben Johnson Marlowe Ford Fletcher Herrick Raleigh and other Elizabethan giants gathered daily. They discussed contemporary topics such as America’s colonization while enjoying beer and venison pasty.
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London
Falcon Tavern
Ben Johnson
Marlowe
Ford
Fletcher
Herrick
Raleigh
America
Old Town Road widening approved by county commissioners
The board decided to widen West Central Avenue from Ferguson place to the courthouse. Appraisers reported condemned property and payments to owners who refused land donations. Land from Ferguson was donated with fence removal at county expense. The widening starts immediately and related financials were reviewed.
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Board of County Commissioners
West Central Avenue
Fergusson Place
Court House
Felix Romero
John Pehrens
Gabriel Armijo
Pedro C. Garcia
H. J. Pergusson
Fergusson
Fred BB. Forbes
University of New Mexico
Allan B. Keller
Burnett Alleges Abuse by Jail Guard and Damages Sought
The petition accuses a jail guard named Blingo of beating and kicking Burnett while in custody and near the jail. It claims permanent incapacity for work and seeks $1,000 in damages from county officers. Commissioners ruled the matter beyond their jurisdiction. Burnett plans district court suit.
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Burnett
Blingo
District Court
Mehan Sentenced to Ten Years and One Year
Judge Ira A. Abbott sentenced Charles Mehan to one year in the penitentiary for interfering with and obstructing United States mail. Mehan, formerly a trusted post office employee, admitted guilt before the court after being indicted in March. He arrived from Winston and faced possible transfer to Santa Fe after sentencing.
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Ira A. Abbott
Charles Mehan
United States
Mehan
Postoffice
Smith
Abbott
Winston
J. H. Smith
Santa Fe
Writer W L Stone Dies Aged 75 In Mount Vernon New York
Mount Vernon NY June 11 Co W L Stone a noted writer on American history died today at age 75. An advertisement notes local milk production tips praising native white bran and shorts as best stock feed and offers delivery of Colorado red bran substitutes.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
W. L. Stone
Colorado
BK. W
Carver Show Shines as Best Act in Albuquerque
The reviewer praises Dr. W. F. Carver for staging a high quality show with contortionists mermaids trapeze performers and a thrilling finale the Girl in Red. Audience laughter and cheers mark the night as a standout, with plans to attend again and declare Carver the top attraction in town.
Fire threat at Raynolds Building alarms downtown
The Raynolds building at 202 East Central Avenue narrowly avoided a major blaze after sacks and rubbish in the basement ignited. Passersby sighted the flames, fire crews arrived within three minutes, and water and chemical agents had the fire under control. Upstairs rooms were evacuated as residents feared for their belongings. Cause undetermined though a cigarette or match may have started the fire through a broken basement window. Separately, Louis Kuhn, 34, a Pennsylvanian, died at St Joseph’s hospital after arriving in a disturbed state. He was found wandering and later sent to a sanitarium for treatment. He died with his mind “a blank.” A brother, Charles Kuhn, lives in South Bethlehem. Undertaker Frank H Strong is handling the remains.
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Raynolds
East Central Avenue
Scheer & Warlick
Highland Hotel
Kuhn
California
Charles Kuhn
Bethlehem
Frank H. Strong
Young Men's Republican League Forms in Republican City
A sizeable crowd at Red Mens hall last night organized a Young Men's Republican League. Dr. J. W. Rider was named temporary chairman and J. D B. Newell temporary secretary. A drafting committee of seven men will report at the June 25 meeting at Red Mens hall, where permanent officers are to be elected.
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Red Mens’ Hall
Republican League
J. W. Rider
J. D B. Newell
J. W. Elder
J. B. Newell
Fred Hamm
R. W. Hopkins
George 8
Klock
Critics Call For Rethink On Central Avenue Grade
Hugh A Cooper objects to a uniform grade on Central Avenue causing 17 foot cuts that would destroy Brockmier property front yards and trees. He argues for smaller cuts and fills and warns of costly retaining walls if the grade is strict.
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Morning Journal
Central Avenue
Brockmil
Brockmier
Hugh A
Famous Organist in Recital Tonight at Presbyterian
Dr. Minor Baldwin, a renowned American organist, performs a magnificent program at the Presbyterian church tonight. Tickets are on sale at Matson's and Strong's bookstores as music lovers flock to Albuquerque for this rare opportunity.
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Presbyterian Church
Minor Baldwin
America
Baldwin
Albuquerque
Kane
Esciances
Movgr
Baliwin
O A. Matson
B. J. Strong
Brown's In Town With A Whoop At Elks Theater
The Armin Stock company staged Brown's In Town at the Elks theater with strong audience approval. The comedy drew laughs from start to finish and offered a moral lesson for young married folks. A matinee for ladies and children is planned, and a Sunday show at Traction Park Casino followed.
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Armin Stock Company
Elks’ Theater
Elks Theater
Armin
Armin Company
Albuquerque
Traction Park
Publishers to wage war for cheaper paper
In New York on June 11 the American Publishers Association directors approved hiring John Norris for two years to promote cheaper news print paper and advance a broader effort by the American Newspaper Association in the fight for lower paper costs.
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New York
American Publishers’ Association
John Norris
American Newspaper Association
Kidney Remedy Praise From Claremont Reader
Mrs S Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire writes that Poleys Kidney Remedy cured a severe kidney trouble lasting years She praises the medicine and recommends J D O Reiley and Co as the sellers abiding by the maker or distributor.
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Mad. Fiske
Rosmersholm
Walton Sprite
Minnie Maddern Wiske
Rosmersholn
Shakespeare
Budweiser
Merry Wives of Windsor
Anheuser-Busch Brewery
St. Louis, Mo
Albuquerque, N. M
Old Town
Justice of the Peace
San Pedro
Parton
Harry Burnett
G. Volney Howard
Albuquérque
Tomas Gurate
Prlson
Colonel Stone
Carver
Hall of Fame
Clown
Dr. Carver
Big Block
Case
Pennsylvania
Louis Kahn
St. Joseph's Hospital
University Hill
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