The Cipher Dispatch Drives a Chase in a Rail Saga
Stella and Alfred uncover a secret cipher linked to Cadwallader threatening the Virginia and Truckee railroad scheme. They alert officials, catch Phineas near Dutch Flat, and seize crucial evidence as Cadwallader is tracked by linemen and sheriffs. Uncle Billy and crew endure peril while the plot accelerates toward a dramatic showdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella
D. B. San Francisco
Alfred
Alvin
Virginia
Virginia & Truckee Railroad
Bure
Reno
Uncle Billy
Vincent
Mr. Vincent
Sacramento
Cadwallader
Gov
Stanford
San Francisco
Alred
Phineas Cadwallader
Lady B
Aly
Jupiter
Hecate
Gregory
Bennett
Phineas
Advice to a Young Man at a Dance
A youth asks how to speak to a young lady at his first ball. A society man suggests talking about her beauty, then notes if she lacks beauty to discuss the ugliness of the other girl. The remark reflects social humor about flirtation and manners.
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Joys of a Stage Manager in Teaching Women to Act Like Men
A veteran stage manager recalls the awkward transition as girls don male roles and outfits. He describes how they tuck hands into trouser pockets, stride inconsistently, misuse props like swords and guns, and wear hats askew while fixating on accessories such as an eyeglass. He notes the challenge of teaching gendered movement and stance on stage.
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Stella
Alvin
Miss Stella
O. K
Sacramento
Viale
Grandma‘’Am
Yiee Wah
lamp-Iit Express
Uncle Bily
Sally B
Sally
Phineas
Uncle Billy
Charley Croaler
Vesta Tilley
Pay Of Old Time Actors At Drury Lane Theater
The article recalls Drury Lane’s 235 year history with fires in 1672 1809 and the recent third blaze It notes early actors were paid modestly Kean earned about 17 a night Garrick 25 paid only for four performances a week Bannister earned one dollar a night Mrs Glover never more than 35 a week and other stars drew far less than today The piece also mentions child pantomime troupes and why lively children were favored over dull quiet ones over the years.
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Davy” Garrick
John Kemble
Edmund Kean
Dibson
Kean
Dorothe
Maden
Vesta Victoria
Eddie Foy
Richard Carle
Bannister
Incledon
Drury Lane
Gossip of the Stage Promises New Works and Returns
A rumor filled note lists upcoming plays and performances. A False Sweetheart is set in Philadelphia and New York with Tulle Opp beginning a London stage career in Sarah Bernhardt’s company. Otis Skinner May Irwin a one act show, The Melting Pot rehearsals, Israel Zangwill attends. Baldwin Sloane writes a bridge whist sketch for Dorothy Tennant and Edgar Smith works on a new musical comedy for Addie Foy.
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Philadelphia
New York
Tulle Opp
William Favensham
London
Sarah Bernhardat
Booth Workington
Igs
Otis Skinner
May Irwin
Peckham
Carouge
Israel Zangwill
A. Baldwin Sloane
Dorothy Tennant
Edgar Smith
Addle Foy
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Tory
Roiwaliader
Reine Jaor
Anthony
Riga
Efe
Alfred Vincent
Gideon
San Francisco Smirshoe Road
Central Pacific
C. P
Billy
Nora
P. Q
Flora
Bhis
Go Garet Harris
Moffott Stuille
Chicago
West
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