Women of note and curious facts from a bygone era
Mrs. Taylor of Little Washington Penn is an oils artist who built a 3 million dollar fortune through oil investments. The Duchess of Edinburgh speaks five languages. An observer links retroussé noses to marrying well. Mrs Langtry plans a Cleopatra doll exhibit. Elizabeth Caster loves books and brie a brac at her Lexington Avenue home. Miss Matt Crim’s Elizabeth, Christian Scientist defends faith healers. The Leavenworth Case manuscript was penned in lead pencil. The Queen of Corea’s physician earns 16500 a year. Mrs Jennie Noethen of Princeton Ky dies of measles at 110.
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Matt Crim
Eizabeth
Leavenworth
Corea
Jennie Noethen
Princeton, Ky
Fair Irish women set for Chicago lace display
The Earl and Countess of Aberdeen and Lady Arnott travel to America aboard the Teutonic to promote the Irish exhibit at the Chicago Columbiana Exposition. Lady Emily Arnott is married to Sir John Arnott, former Cork mayor and Irish Times proprietor. The Irish and English handmade laces on display at Hampton House in London are largely recent Exaglisao and Irish lacework.
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Earl
Hampton House
London
Origin of the Crinoline Craze Rumor
The Paris fashion gossip says a leading couturier sparked a hoax about crinoline revival influencing the season. Reportedly Empress Eugenie and others could be fashionably unfashionable if the trend proves false.
Royal Silver Wedding Celebrated by Italian Monarchs
King Humbert and Queen Margherita received state ceremonial congratulations from sovereigns through ambassadors on the twenty-fifth anniversary. United States Minister Potter delivered an autograph letter from President Cleveland expressing pleasure at the occasion. The royal couple hosted a cordial reception for their guests.
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King Humbert
Queen Margherita
United States
Potter
Cleveland
Eine Humbert
Duchess of Sutherland Arrested and Jailed in London
The Dowager Duchess of Sutherland was arrested by probate court officers and taken to Holloway Jail after boarding at Slough and Paddington. Accompanied by her brother, she arrived at 8:40 PM and was placed in the former Ethel Osborne cell with a blue plush suite and blue tapestry. Meals will be provided by a fashionable caterer.
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London
Duchess of Sutherland
Slough
Paddington Station
Holloway
Ethel Osborne
Outings for Poor Mothers by New York Host
Mrs. J. Crosby Brown of New York and Orange Mountain hosts nine summers of afternoon parties for eight poor mothers and their children. They travel from the station by carriage and tour the grounds, with some guests noting country air after decades in the city countryside.
He Had His Choice About Good Behavior
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts Dorothea Lummis and Kate Fisid in Washington. The speaker urges a boy to temper and resist unruly ways, but the boy responds with quiet resolve, preferring to imitate an adult rather than follow harsh guidance.
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Bine
Dorothea Lummis
Kate Fisid
Washington
Selden The Latter. Humorists and Self‑Disparagement
A quip exchanges between She and Humorist about humorists joking at their own expense. The humorist notes that initial losses are borne personally, but once past the first thousands they are paid or retreat from it.
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Humoirist
Hard Luck Jack Proposes to Priscilla in Vogue Panel
In a scene from Vogue, Jack laments his bad luck and asks Priscilla to marry him. Priscilla responds with a confident acceptance, echoing Jack's expectation as the panel cut away.
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Jack
Priscilla
Park Theatre hosts Lulu Taber debut with Constance role
A lively Park Theatre program features Lulu Taber in a new Constance part amid laughs from her antics and a devout audience reaction. The Bowdoin Square audience enjoys a notable set of acts and fresh routines as Shore Acres closes at the Boston Museum tonight.
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Park Theatre
Lulu Taber
Shore Acres
Boston Museum
RD Montil
Nath’ Berry
New England
Jas, A, Herne
Boston Theater Notes Feature Tempted Town and Opera Lineup
Miss Taber repeats in A Temperance Town as Arabella. the Bowdoin Square Theatre plans The Stowaway with Spike Hennessey. Boston Theatre hosts Manager Hinrichs with rich Italian and English repertoire including Trovatore L Amico Fritz Don Giovanni Bohemian Girl Carmen and Trovatore again. Charles Erin Verner set for Shamus at Howard Atheneum next week.
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Bowdoin Square Theatre
Spike Hennessey
Boston
Hinrichs
Trovatore
Tavary
Poole
Payne
Clark
W. H. Clarke
del Puente
L’ Amico
Cavalleria Rusticana
Charles Erin Verner
Howard Atheneum
Shamus
Hinric
Grand Opera CO
Marie Yavary
Marcella Lindh
Selma Koert-Kronold
Clara Poote
Lizzie Macnichol-Vetta
Payne Clark
Sig. Montegiffo
Guseppna del Puente
Campanari
Alphonse Fuguet
William Xanter
Signor Viviani
Bowman Ralston
Grand Chorus
Gustav Hinricels
Charles F. Schroeder
Sk. Trovatore
Cavatlervya Eusticana
L’amico Fritz
PON Giovanne
Bohemian Girl
Carmen
Tfrovatore
Dox
Boston Stage Plans Busy Week With Musicals and Lectures
A busy Boston slate features matinee tea after Tittle Lord Fauntleroy at Grand Opera House with Miss Lillian Masterson and Mr. H. M. Pitt. Next week Oliver Twist stars Charles Barron and Annie Clarke. Joseph at Globe Theatre with Ramsay Morris company. Lieutenant Peary lectures at Music Hall. The Professor's Love Story and Aristocracy headlining, plus The Fox Chase musical extravaganza at Palace Theatre with English riding fashions and ballet of faces.
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Boston
Oliver Twist
Charles Barron
Bill Sykes
Annie Clarke
Nancy Sykes
Frank J. Keenan
Fagin
Lillian Masterson
Oliver
Justin Adams
Edward Wade
Thomas Chapman
R. J. Riley
Emma Barnes
Joseph
Globe Theatre
Ramsay Morris
Felix Flutterby
Palace Theatre
Bertoto
the Lancers
Droles
Dryden
Mitchell
Hiatt
Sparks
Naval Quartet
Barney, Reynolds
McCarthy
The
National Trio
Billy Carter
Carrie Joy
Pat Murphy
Blanche Andrews
Californian Four
Miles and Ireland
Marren
Hale
Will White
John TH. Keefe
al Tunney
Wielding Family
J. W. Upton
Kine
Magrew
Arnold
Bryan
Forrester
Moulton
Lord Fauntleroy
Miss Clarke
Chas. Barron
Plate Printers Dance at Boston Third Annual Ball
Boston plate printers held their third annual ball at Cotilsion Hall last night. John A. Poole directed the floor with aides including Terrance L. Mahan James Lunney Thomas Be Leeman and many others assisting the marshal Michael I. Crane and David A. Donahue. Prominent labor figures such as Master Workman M. J. Padden District Assembly 30 J E Scully and others attended with local officials present.
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Plate Printers
Boston
Cotilsion Hall
John A. Poole
Duffy
Montgomery Guards
W. E. Mansfield
J. F. Dever
John Golding
Bakers Plan Formal Demands for Reduced Hours and Higher Pay
Bakers press for a June 1 effective date with limits of ten hours per day, 25 cents overtime, 18 dollars weekly for foremen, 13 dollars weekly for general workers, and penalties for absent workers. They seek job security with seven days' notice and non discrimination in union membership. George L. Horn is noted as International Bakers' Union executive head.
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The
International Bakers’ Union
George L. Horn
Apers
East Fourth Street
New York
Union aims for eight hour day amid quiet buildup
The board in Chicago notes the international union remains tranquil, gathering strength for future struggles to secure the eight hour work day and end night and Sunday labor.
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Board
Chicago
International Union
Richter Cancels Boston Conductor Engagement
Hans Richter cables from Vienna announcing his decision to remain in the city and cancel his planned replacement of Arthur Nikisch as conductor of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, leaving the ensemble without a leader.
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Hans Richter
Boston
Vienna
Arthur Nikisch
Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boxed-Up Motormen Opinions On Proposed Scheme
Common Council weighs boxing front platforms on electric cars to curb accidents and weather exposure. Motormen show mixed views from glass cases to extra gates, with safety and crowding concerns highlighted by several riders and a Tremont street conductor.
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Common Council
West End
Tremont Street
Cardinal Luigi Giordani Dies in Ferrara
Rome reports the death of Cardinal Luigi Giordani Archbishop of Ferrara. He was born October 13, 1822. His passing marks the end of a long clerical career.
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Rome
Luigi Giordani
Ferrara
Pope Addresses 500 Belgian Pilgrims in Rome
The Pope greeted 500 Belgian pilgrims in Rome and spoke about recent Belgian troubles that threatened peace. He urged Catholics to avoid deception by disreputable workers and to act in harmony with employers under their pastors guidance.
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Rome
Belgium
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