Broadway Theaters Chronicle of 19th Century Debuts and Obits
A list of historic stage milestones and biographical notes linked to New York theaters and London venues. Actors and productions span 1800s to late 1800s with dates at Park Theatre, Chatham Theatre, Union Square, Olympic Theatre, His Majesty's, and Lyceum. Notable items include first appearances of R Scott 1829, J K Barbett 1890, the Ravel Family 1832, and deaths of Mrs Joseph Wood 1864 and George Frederick Cooke 1812.
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New York
J. K. Barbett
Frits
Ravel
Park Theatre
Union Square Theatre
Joseph Wood
Mme
Ivan Michels
Joe
Sileak
Union Square Theater
New Olympic Theater
Mary Shaw Hamlin
New York Park Theater
Charles Glffert
Actioas
Park Theater
Rose of Castile
America
Olympic Theater
Winifred Hare
Anna Cora Mowatt
Charles Gilfert
George Frederick Cooke
Statue of Francis Bacon Unveiled in Gray's Inn
London observers witnessed the unveiling of a Francis Bacon statue in South Square Gray's Inn. The ceremony featured Arthur J Balfour delivering an oration before a large crowd of distinguished guests.
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Francis Bacon
London
South Square
Gray's Inn
Arthur J. Balfour
Safe and sane Fourth celebrated in New York parks
New York adopts a quiet Independence Day with speakers songs and fluttering flags replacing gunpowder. Parades with bands provide the streets’ main entertainment while firecracker sales stay light and hospitals prepare for fewer injuries.
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New York
Baseball betting men crowd ball parks in open display
Book-makers have descended on local ball parks with printed odds and large cash bets. The scene in the bleachers sparks concerns that betting could taint the game, prompting expected police raids to banish bookmakers from the grandstands. Wire-work notes that Baltimore convention coverage swells today as reporters flood Park Row with plans.
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Baltimore
Park Row
Wisconsin Christian Endeavors Meet Opens in Oshkosh
Oshkosh Wisconsin hosts the sixth biennial state convention of Christian Endeavor societies with a large turnout. Rev Edgar T Farrell of Kenosha presides as speakers of wide reputation are heard. sessions extend over several days.
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Isconsin Christian Endeavors
Oshkosh
Wis
How Mrs Henry Cut Kidney Troubles and Costs
Mrs. J. E. Henry of Akron Michigan explains kidney trouble made her visit costly and painful. After trying Foley Kidney Pills she felt relief and bought a bottle, believing the medicine saved her time and money by reducing trips to the doctor.
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J. E. Henry
Akron, Mich
Foley
Those Seventeen Appointments Stir Georgia Senate Debate
The Georgia senate contends with Governor Smith's 1911 ad interim appointments as the body convenes. Debate centers on whether the current senate can confirm or reject successors to Smith’s nominees, with references to prior court rulings. Read lists include multiple State University trustees and Medical College of Georgia directors along with city court and county court positions. A separate Neenah man fractures two ribs after a severe coughing spell.
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Atlanta
Smith
Senate
Banquo
J. E. Shappard
Shepard
Supreme Court
Gov. Brown
Gov. Smith
John M. Slaton
T. J. Shackelford
John D. Rambo
Fort Gaines
Joseph E. Pottle
Baldwin County
State University
State At Large
Henry D. McDaniel
Walton County
S. Burkhalter
Clinch County
Walter A. Miller
Blackshear
F. Memory
Solicitor City Court of
John H. McGehee
Trustees State University
Fourth Congressional
John T. Newton
Trustees
Eighth Congressional District
Augusta
Medical College of Georgia
P. A. Stovall
Savannah
L. C. Hayne
Pee
Joy and Blige Liver Buttons Promote Health
Bold claim advertising Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a new laxative and digestive aid. Promotes relief from constipation liver sluggishness gas biliousness and headaches urging trial with a 25 cent box and free sample offer. Mentions Hot Springs Ark as product origin and J R Palmer & Sons as Athens agents.
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Hot Springs
Ark
United States
Athens
Hot Springs Chemical Co
J. R. Palmer & Sons
Io Athens
Bombardier Wells Faces Al Palser In New York Ring Clash
Bombardier Wells meets Al Palser in a 10 round bout in New York City. Frankie Burns faces Red Watson in a 20 round scheduled fight in San Francisco. Phil Kearney fights Eddie Johnson in a 15 round bout set for Antonito Colorado.
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Bombardier Wells
al Palser
New York City
Frankie Burns
Red” Watson
San Francisco
Phil Kearney
Eddie Johnson
Antonito
Colo
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Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
SANE
Chicago
Health Department
Coca-Cola
Coca-Cola Company
Atlanta, GA
J. Cll
Neenah, Wis
Joy and Blige
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