Answered by Janauschek and Other Prominent People on the American Stage
New York prints Clement Scott interview criticizing stage morals. He claims stage life corrupts women and men, with praise for actresses countered by harsh claims about temptations and separation of religion from theater. Mme Janauschek and Miss Edna May respond defending the stage and criticizing Scott's attack as misguided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janauschek
New York
the World Today
Clement Scott
London Telegraph
Miss Blank
Prig
Scott
Church
Cardinal Manning
Englid
Mme. Janauschek
Edna May
Belle of New “Ork” Company
Fred Titus
Mr. Scott
Lord Chesterfield
Pliny
Ethiopia
Megasthenes
Emerson
Boston Thespians Dismiss Clement Scott Criticism
In Boston yesterday a group of actors and managers disputed Clement Scott's remarks about morals in theatre. Amanda Fabris of The Circus Girl company called the statement false and outrageous while Clinton Bilder from Francis Wilson's company questioned Scott's sanity and integrity.
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Boston
Clement Scott
Amanda Fabris
Circus Girl’? Company
Scott
Clinton Bilder
Francis Wilson
College Student and Tutor Exchange Line
In Somerville Journal a college student stumbles over a question and jokes about his line. The tutor answers with sarcasm asking what his line is. The student replies with a humorous rush line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville Journal
Man claims paternity and shoots at Col Johnson home
In Vineland New Jersey a man burst into Colonel Edward Johnson's home and tried to shoot Johnson and his son Felix after proclaiming he is the legitimate son and that his mother was messaged of a false death. He was seized, disarmed, and jailed for assault to murder. The story alleges a long deception dating to 1861 with a missing wife and pension fraud.
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Vineland
N. J
Villany
Edward Johnson
Ball’s Bluff
California
Johnson
Greenwood Cemetery
Johnson paternity claim shocks Vineland residents
George Johnson asserts Colonel Johnson is his father, countered by the colonel who denies paternity and calls the claim false. The case fuels local excitement in Vineland where Col Johnson, a longtime resident and former Tampico consul, is well known and respected.
Mrs Sullivan Burns Near Fatal Lamp Attack
Mrs Margaret H Sullivan, badly burned after a lamp thrown by her husband William Sullivan, rests with improving condition after initial fears. Police report he claimed accident but she later testified he caused the injuries. Her left hair and body suffered extensive burns though doctors say depth is not as severe as first feared.
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Margaret H. Sullivan
City Hospital
William Sullivan
Stolen Overcoat and Hat Reported at Wellington Street
August A. Rowe reported to Station 5 that his brown beaver overcoat a black derby hat and a handkerchief were taken from the hallway of his home in the afternoon audience assessment of the incident and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Rowe
Wellington Street
Station 5
Debut of Eva Barbey Heiress at Delmonico Ball
Eva Barbey heiress to 30 million dollars, granddaughter of Pierre Lorillard and relative of Mrs Jimmie Kernochan, makes a grand New York society debut at Delmonico's ball. The tea debutante custom is set aside for a lavish, traditional reception hosted by the Norries, celebrating wealth, charm, and social prominence.
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New York
Eva Barbey
Miss Barbey
Henri Barbey
Pierre Lorillard
Delmonico
Barbey
Lanfear Norrie
Crysalis
VA Barbey
Bud
New York Society
Petition for Commutation in John O'Neil Jr Death Sentence
Governor Wolcott reviews a family petition seeking clemency for John O'Neil Jr who was convicted of felonious assault resulting in Mrs McClouds death at Shelburne Falls. The governor has not found new evidence to warrant action. If none appears the January 7 1898 execution proceeds.
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Wolcott
John O'Neil
O'Neil
Walcott
John O’neill
F. G. Pettigrove
Greenfield
Wiliam Coy
Pittsfield
John Whalen
Wallace W. Holmes
Nellie
Chicopee
Angus D. Gilbert
Suffolk County
Alice M. Sterling
Massachusetts
Pope Leo Medallion Gift At Cathedral Charity Fair
A Castellani gold medallion depicting Pope Leo, presented by the Holy Father, is centerpiece at the cathedral charity fair. The 21 by 18 mm piece features a cameo likeness, eight pearls, and a Roman gold setting. Valued over $500, the winning bid will be chosen by sealed envelope offers from ladies, opened at the fair’s close.
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Pope Leo
Holy Father
Vatican
Leo
Actress barred from Charleston cotillion after ball incident
The Christmas cotillon by South Carolina Military Academy cadets drew Four Hundred society guests and featured Miss Charlotte Crane the leading lady. After Cadet Peterson escorted her in, chaperones demanded her removal because she is an actress, prompting an apology from Peterson and Crane’s walkout. The episode sparked outrage among attendees and highlighted class tensions in Charleston society.
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Charleston
D. C
South Carolina Military Academy
Hoyt
Miss Crane
Hamlet
Peterson
Springfield
Warren Bridge Delays Frustrate Charlestown Commuters
Charlestown Somerville Medford Everett and Malden residents faced nineteen minute delays as the Warren bridge drew a three masted schooner Jerome Older loaded with coal through the draw. Reports say the steam capstan on the wharf house is in poor running order and may be the bottleneck delaying traffic. The new bridge is promised by Labor Day with iron girders in place and more on lighters awaiting installation.
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Charlestown
Somerville
Medford
Everett
Malden
Warren Bridge
Jerome Older
Mazor Mosel Couple Wed at Bay State Hall
Miss Rose Mosel and Mr Nathan Mazor were married last evening at Bay State Hall with Rabbi S H Schober officiating. The bride’s parents Mr and Mrs Menuel Mosel gave her away and Mr Samuel Cohen served as best man. Rose Mosel, sister of the groom, was maid of honor, and a reception followed for numerous guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Rose Mosel
Nathan Mazor
Bay State Hall
S. H. Schober
Menuel Mosel
Samuel Cohen
Congressman Sprague III Health Deteriorates in Virginia
The health of Hon. Charles F. Sprague, member of Congress for Massachusetts Eleventh District, is impaired causing alarm among friends. There is concern he may not continue in the House. He is at a Virginia health resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Sprague
Congress
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Virginia
Testing Him and Memory in Harlem Life
In Harlem Life Bagley recalls granting something about a year ago and Brace confirms. Bagley comments on the memory and queries eyesight, prompting a brief exchange about recollection and clarity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagley
Brace
Gool
Harlem
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Dramatic Telegraph of London
Green Room
Claims Parent
Golonsl Johnson
Son
Greenwood
George Johnson
Colonel Johnson
Young Johnson
United States
Tampico
Mexico
Grant
Mrs. Sullivan
Cushing Process CO
Washington St
John O'Neil, Jr
Pope’s
Indianapolis Journal
Mazor
MOSEL
Congressman Sprague III
Boyle Bros
Washington &T
South End
Navin Bros
Temple Pl
Raymond Syndicate
Mercantile Agency
Raymond
IMO Dnt
Geo. J. Raymond
Laington ST
John H. Woodman
Treas
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