Stage Names and Stage Morals in 19th Century Theatre
The article surveys actresses who use maiden or stage names, listing many examples and noting managers push to spark audience interest. It cites Janny Davenport, Louise Pomeroy, Lillian Russell, Ada Gray, and others, showing marriages and spouses linked to professional life. It also mentions John T. Raymond's gambling, Boucicault’s theatrical influence, and notes shifts in English American drama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janny Davenport
Philadelphia
Price
Louise Pomeroy
Arthur Eliott
Louise Thorndge
Dion Boucicault
Agnes Robertson
Theresa Vaughn
Arch Street Theater
We Us and Company
William Mestayer
William Houps
Maggie Mitchell
Henry Paddock
Rose Eytinge
Cyril Searle
Rose Coghlan
E. F. Edgerly
Margaret Mather
Margaret Miles
John B. Schoeffel
Ida Mulle
Benjamin Tuthill
Kate Castleton
Joseph Elliott
Harry Lee
Harry Phillips
Irene Perry
Albert Weber
Laura Joyce
Digby Bell
al- Dina de Mer
Sam’ of
Posen
M. B. Curtis
Theatrical Gossip Notes on Miss De Montmorenci
Gus Snobbler asks Clamwhopper about Miss De Montmorenci a celebrated actress seen on the New York stage. Veras Siflings notes the actress improved in the role of a giddy school girl since thirty five years ago when she did not appear to as much advantage last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Montmorenci
Gus
New York
Stage Notes From A Critical Season In The Arts
Mr Law C Watson leaves this week for Washington. Lawrence Barrer refused to perform Sunday night in New Orleans prompting a closed theater. Miss Mayre Pater settles on an Australian tour sailing September. W H Crane once worked for Benson Sherwood now reversed as Sherwood’s employee. Broxson Howard returns from England in autumn to rehearse a new play he writes for Miss Dauvray. Separation of Baker and Farron attributed to the troupe soubrette. Try operates a Los Angeles variety theater and, with no matinees, hires girls to pick oranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Law C. Watson
Washington
Lawrence Barrer
New Orleans
Mrayre Pater
W. H. Crane
Benson Sherwood
Sherwood
Crane
Broxson Howard
England
Miss Dauvray
Reminiscences of a Senate clash between Gordon and Conkling
The piece recalls a Friday executive session quarrel between Georgia's Gen. Gordon and New York's Roscoe Conkling over nominations and calendar rulings. It notes heated retorts, attempts at settlement, and later reflections by judges and colleagues, with Old Stagers in attendance and calls for harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen. Gordon
Georgia
Roscoe Conkling
New York
Senate
President Hayes
Mr. Conkling
Anthony
Ward
Internal Revenue
Gordon Rose
Spencer
Alabama
Smith
Mobile
Gordon
Conkling
Thurman
Hamlin
Mgr. Conkling
Forsyth
Poindexter
Mississippi
Henry Clay
Jefferson Davis
Judah P. Benjamin
Johmson
Gwin
Howe
Ransom and McDonald
Potomac
Lamar
Senator Jones
Nevada
Gen
New York Millionaire Lorillard Lives Plainly, Says World Tour Looms
A guest described Peter Lorillard’s frugal daily meals compared with wealth in New York, noting modest breakfasts and dinners. A physician commented that rich New Yorkers spend more on service but eat less food than the poor. Lorillard’s son travels world wide, with letters hinting at a forthcoming book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Peter Lorillard
New York City
Pitth Avenue
Lorillard
Astor
India
New York World
Not Dismissed but Brother in Law De Facto
A humorous exchange shows a man and woman discussing an engagement ring and a brother in law de jure becoming de facto as he places the ring. The dialogue builds on legal brotherhood and romantic intent with a satirical tone. The Boston Courier and Chicago Ledger quotes frame the humor and social views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wissult
Boston Courier
Jumble of Humorous Snippets From Old Newspapers
Quirky quotes and captions mix in a collage of 19th century puns and verse. A Brooklyn Chronicle style briskness bounces through jokes on engagement rings and clever witticisms, with light quasi-essay bits and a courtroom gag toward the end.
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Atrelia Sentinel
Aurelia
Iowa
Atlantic
John T. Ramond
Boucicault
Caroline Hill
Herbert Kelecy
Lily West
Harry Brown
Elie Milton
Frank Milton
Helen Dauvray
Helen Williams
Marion Elmore
Frank Losee
Ada Gray
Charles Watking
Lottie Church
John A. Stevens
Julia Wilson
Charles Tox
Dora Wiley
Richard Golden
Mattie Vickers
Charles Rogers
Lizzie Harold
W.S. Comley
Maggie Harrold
William Davidge
National Theater
Sam
John T. Raymond
Raymond
San Francisco
Doueicault
London Assurance
London
Colleen Bawn
Ben
Perley Poore
Stephens
Cobb
Douglas
White House
Cincinnati
Gardner
Alessis
United States
Howell Cobb
McFadden
Mr. McFadden
Max. McTadden
Hackman
Diladden
Clay
Polk
Capitol
Sheppard
North Carolina
Mmore
Americ
Chicago Ledger
Trebride
Arkansaw Praveter
Clinpers
Treaneber
Itvburgh Chronicle
Telegraph
Cinner
Lowell
Aam
Newman Independent
Oslon Corrier
Tismeralda Longcottin
Birdie McGinnis
Tevas
Norristown Herald
Sara Bernhardt
Chicago: Ledger
Lizrie Ollie Miller
George
Yonkers Gazelle
Fin
Jean
Tia
Adam
Hive
Mr. van Dyke
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