Poems respond to Markham Hoe with prizes total 700
New York January 28 judges E O Stedman and T B Aldrich announce prizes for poems answering Markham The Man With the Hoe. About 1000 manuscripts were submitted with three top pieces selected The winners are John Vince Cheney The Incapable by Hamilton Schuyler and A Song by Kate Masterson.
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New York
Markham
the Sun
7. B. Aldrich
Boston
F. ©. Stedman
Edwin Markham
John Vince Cheney
Hamilton Schuyler
Kate Masterson
Sir. Markham
The Three Prize Poems From Aldrich And Stedman
A compilation of poem fragments attributed to Aldrich and Stedman with verse on labor and worth. It contrasts the strength of the laborer with unfulfilled potential and includes lines praising work and toil. Chicago figures, and references to Mee, a field of earth, and a banner of striving human effort.
Consuelo's Care Duchess of Marlborough Manages North Adams Woman Sues
London report notes the Duchess of Marlborough refusing to appear in theatre while her mother and she travel to Paris. The duchess will manage her husband's affairs, direct estate operations, and demonstrate notable business acumen as the duke goes to war.
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London
Duchess of Marlborough
Cynthia Graham
Britannia
Arthur Paget
Paris
Bigelow Carpet Company to sue over water power loss
Clinton January 28. The Bigelow Carpet Company plans to sue the Metropolitan Water Board in Superior Court for damages over reduced water power and land use after the Wachusett reservoir. The board acknowledges liability but disputes the amount. The filing targets Sandy Pond waters and 29 acres within Coachface Pond.
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Clinton
Bigelow Carpet Compaiuny
Bigelow Carpet Company
Lowell Carpet Company
Metropolitan Water Board
Wachusatt
Ava Supreme Courts
Sandy Pond
Coachface Pond
Metropolitan Board
Skin From One Leg Only. North Adams Case
North Adams report states Miss Rose Murphy of Adams, aunt of Miss Susie Kelly, had her scalp torn off in a prior incident and a skin graft from her other leg is being pursued. A suit follows.
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North Adams
Rose Murphy
Adams
Susie Kelly
Ninth Regiment Exibition Drill Set for East Armory
The first battalion of the Ninth Regiment comprising Companies A B E and H will stage an exhibition drill at East Armory on West Newton Street Tuesday evening January 30. Tickets available by application to regimental officers.
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Ninth Regiment
East Armory
West Newton Street
Suit Over Skin Graft Injuries In North Adams Case
Miss Murphy sues Dr. M. M. Brown of North Adams for injuries from a grafting operation after skin was taken for grafts. She claims consent covered one leg but skin was removed from both legs, worsening an existing leg problem and causing long-term incapacity.
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M. M. Brown
North Adams
Miss Kelly
Miss Murphy
Wealthy Women Roil London Stock Exchange Circles
A London sensation arises as two women clients of brokers are posted on the Stock Exchange as unreliable after heavy speculation in Rands. Lady Elizabeth Bertie, sister of the Earl of Lindsey, and a Mrs Manby are named. Brokers faced criticism for their handling and for giving these women a free hand without due checks. The slump left them unable to cover losses. rivals questioned the action of publicly naming clients.
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London
Stock Exchange
Elizabeth Bertie
Earl of Lindsey
England
Manby
Rands
Lindsey
Largest mill damage suit against Metropolitan Water Board unsettled
Fifty horse power turbine used most water for wool washing at its dyvehouse. This is likely the largest mill damage suit against the Metropolitan Water Board still unsettled, with Clinton Worsted Company of this town another pending claim.
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Dyvehouse
Metropolian Water Board
Clinton Worsted Company
Count Castellane Wardrobe Revealed in New York Reveal
New York details of Count Castellane arrival show five trunks for his wardrobe with seven for Countess Boni. Descriptions cover morning suits, collars, hats, heavy fur-lined coats, and the flamboyant calling outfit with broad shoulders and scarlet ascot. Boni reportedly keeps multiple sable and fox-lined coats worth vast sums as unpacking continues.
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New York
Count Castellane
la Bretagne
Ashere
Sharkey
Count Kons
Count Boni
Count Bowl
Stage News and Theatre Changes in America and Canada
Mrs Leslie Carter may delay England engagements due to Transvaal war conditions. Maude Odell to rejoin The Three Musketeers. Viola Allen to perform in The Christian at the Museum. Phyllis Rankin part of The Rounders after Belle of New York. The Princess Chic to open at Casino Feb 22. The Greek Slave proves popular in Montreal with return date guaranteed. The Firm of Girdlestone planned after The Bells of Haslemere. The Prisoner of Zenda and Rupert of Hentzau in preparation. Charles Frohman to present His Excellency the Governor at Park Theatre Feb 19. Sandor Milliken appears with Crane at Hollis. Sousa's concert tour limited to eight weeks for Paris Exposition. Boston Theatre Feb 11. Blanche Duffield soprano and Bertha Bucklin violinist among soloists. Frank Woosee discusses his role as detective James Brett in The Great Ruby opening at the Boston Theatre. He jokes of a life of crime on stage. Mr Losee, ex Boston Theatre stock member, is genial.
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Leslie Carter
Providence
England
Transvaal
Maude Odell
James O'Neill
Three Musketeers
New London
Viola Allen
Phyllis Rankin
A. Conan Doyle
Girdlestone
Haslemere
Castle Square
Zenda
Rupert of Hentzau
Park Theatre
Charles Frohman
New York
Marshall
London
Sandor Milliken
W. H. Crane
Hollis
Sousa
Tor
Boston Theatre
Blanche Duffield
Bertha Bucklin
Boston Theatres Spark With Melodramas and Burlesque This Week
The Boston stage offers The Great Ruby at the Boston Theatre with Jacob Litt's English melodrama. The Girl From Maxim's stars Josephine Hall in a Museum debut with W J Ferguson. W H Crane headlines A Rich Man's Son at Hollis with A Virginia Courtship to follow. Augustus Pitou presents The Gunner's Mate at Grand Opera House. The Bells of Hinsiemere returns to Castle Square. Sidewalks Got New York comes to Bowdoin Square with specials. Myrtle Ferns and variety at Grand Theatre. Mary Sanders closes Tremont season in Tittle Nell and the Marchioness. Princess Chic extends at Columbia. The Parish Priest at Park Theatre for two more weeks. The Wine Woman and Song burlesque company headlines Howard's bill with twenty plus acts and Sam Kitty and Clara Morton in the house show. Minnie Palmer headlines final act.
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Burke Brothers
Wise Mike
Mazuz
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Rackett Brothers
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Kine
Gotthold
Sam
Kitty
Clara Morton
Minnie Palmer
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