Hat Rule Skirmish in Gaiety Box Wins no clear victor
The Gaiety theater in New York enforces a hats off policy extended to box seats. Mrs Jack Gardner defies ushers by arriving with hatted companions and arguing loudly. Isaac Rich, enforcing a long standing rule, threatens to eject them, but Gardner remains seated until she concedes. The audience watches as the clash ends without a decisive winner.
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New York
Isaac Rich
Jack” Gardner
Boston
Mrs. Gardner
Rich
Jack
Gossip of the Footlights and Broadway Figures
Valerie Bergere signs for a circus themed play project. Marguerite Clark will join as star with David Lewis as principal comedian. Grace George to perform in London next spring under Charles Frohman. Eddie Foy stars in Mr Hamlet on Broadway. May Irwin heads for London in Mrs Peckham's Carouse. May Robson tours Pacific states with The Rejuvenation of Aunt Mary. Bronson Howard leaves an estate around 10000 dollars. books and manuscripts bequeathed to the American Dramatists' Club.
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Valerie Bergere
Marguerite Clark
David Lewis
Grace George
London
Charles Frohman
Eddie Foy
Mr. Hamlet
Broadway
Bronson Howard
American Dramatists’ Club
Mishaps On The Stage Highlight Quick Wits And Stage Luck
A collection of anecdotes shows actors saving performances by calm action during fires, mislaid props, or wrong letters. Alice Nielsen sundered panic by singing The Star Spangled Banner after a fire alarm. Julia Marlowe recalls a prop mishap where a wrong letter nearly derailed a scene but was resolved with quick wit.
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Alice Nielsen
Stranded Crew Faces Cannibals On Pacific Wreck
The crew of the American steamer New Orleans, stranded off Borneo after a May wreck, faced hostile natives during a three week stand on the shore and guarded their vessel with heated tar. Rescued by the Dutch steamer Deerens on June 4, they were taken to Singapore and then Liverpool for care and return home.
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Galveston
Tex
New Orleans
John Cutbirth
Fort Worth
el Norte
New Zealand
Hamburg
Straits of Macassar
Borneo
Homby
Deerens
Singapore
Liverpool
Lamport and
Holt
Stentor
Danville Horse Trader Uses House as Barn
Owen Joels a wealthy horse dealer rents a Logan avenue property in Danville Illinois and shelters his horses in the dwelling. Neighbors alerted the real estate agent after tents appeared in the yard and wagons backed to the front door. The trader says he is minding his own business while the upper rooms remain unused.
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Danville
Owen Joels
Logan Avenue
Joels
Escape to Astoria Ends in Arrest for Prisoner Prato
Manualo Prato, 35, imprisoned on Blackwell's Island, escaped by leaping into the East River. He dodged bullets and pursued boats, reached Astoria shore, and sought dry clothes at a house owned by Patrolman Keating of Ozone Park, but was captured and returned to solitary confinement.
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New York
Manualo Prato
Blackwell's Island
Hast
Astoria
Plato
Grand
Fourth Avenues
Keating
Ozone Park
Prato
Blackwell’s Island
Pretty frock for dancing with lace yoke and daisies
A detailed pattern description for a dancing dress featuring a sheer muslin yoke with daisy embroidery. The back mirrors the front, lace curves around the neck, and inset rows of French knots decorate the neck. Finished with box plaits, tuck details, and embroidered sleeve bands.
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Petra Geison
Girl Kills Big Rattler in Wyoming Pasture
Irene Dickinson a 12 year old girl killed a rattlesnake 40 inches long with five rattles and a button after attempting to strike it with hobble lines and a tin pail she pursued it with a bridle line and finally crushed the reptile s head with iron hobby links her father found her wearing the skin as a belt.
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Big Muddy
Wyo
Irene Dickinson
Fler
Irene
How He Knew Dinner Party Admission Joke
A physician notes the success of Mrs. Stuffer's dinner party by saying he treated three guests that morning. The exchange humorously implies the party's impact was felt beyond the event, with a medical twist.
A Recipe for Cologne From a Delicate Toilet Water Formula
A concise historical note outlines a precise cologne formula using lemon cedrat bergamot and lavender essences in exact gram measures with rosemary thyme and two quarts of alcohol. The instructions call for mixing the essences with alcohol and filtering through paper to produce a refined toilet water.
Non-Crushable Velvets Take Spotlight This Season
Velvets and velveteens will be prominent this autumn and winter with lighter weight, durable white options. Some fabrics feature non-crushable properties. Striped velvets will trim cloth-tailored gowns for formalwear.
Plaited Skirt Style Debate Reignites in Fashion Advice
Anne Rittenhouse in the Philadelphia Ledger argues against recutting plaited skirts to plain gores. She notes plain gores are in fashion for new suits, but warns against altering cloth skirts, urging wearing or disposal if unwearable. The column weighs practicality versus current style trends.
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Anne Rittenhouse
Philadelphia Ledger
The New Directoire Belts Make A Smart Christmas Sight
A fashion note describes directoire belts in soft pastel shades or black and white, large enough to tie at the left side and hang near the knees. They may be satin with fringe or satin ribbon and five strands with tassel, worn with ordinary or empire skirts using a flat slide and side catch.
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Directoire
Javelle Water Formula for Mildew and Rust Stains
A home preparation uses four pounds of bicarbonate of soda dissolved in four quarts of hot water, then one pound of chloride of lime added and stirred. After cooling, strain the clear liquid into bottles for use, with the sediment portion saved for cleaning sinks and tables.
For Falling Hair Ammonia Hair Care Method
Ammonia acts as an effective stimulant for the scalp and soft water should be used. Mix two spoonfuls of ammonia in a large basin of water and add a teaspoonful of glycerine to soften the hair. Trim the hair tips monthly by inspecting and cutting off dead or split ends.
Patent Leather Care Tip from 19th Century Ad
To preserve patent leather shine use French harness polish from a saddler. Apply thinly and buff with a wool cloth. This method enhances gloss and helps prevent cracking of the leather.
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San
Moffett Studio
Chicago
Circus
Frederic Thompson
Julia Marlowe
Tiga “Marlowé
Mary
Danville, Ill
Girl
Big Rattler
Cologne
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