A Danseuse's Double Defends Her Name
Pauline Markham of the Black Crook era tells a New York Star reporter that she has not been in Atlanta for years and was never part of any troupe accused. she explains a persistent double impersonation, past illnesses, and her hardship facing false press stories while criticizing the public's harsh judgments of burlesque actresses. A separate Jersey City incident describes a peanut roaster boiler explosion injuring seven boys and an old woman near Taylor's Hotel.
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New York
Pauline Markham
Black Crook
Atlanta
Nibio’s
Harry Palmer
Greene Street
Coure
St. James Hotel
Fifth Avenue Hotel
England
Stalacta
Niblo’s
Miss Markham
San Francisco
Pais
New York Sun
Jersey City
Boston Woman Applies to Supreme Court to Join Bar
A Boston woman named Robinson has applied to the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court for admission to the bar after three years of law study. She would be the first woman to practice law in Massachusetts, drawing public interest as observers note the growing likelihood of women entering the profession.
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Supreme Court
Boston
Massachusetts
Columbus
D.) Dispatch
Supreme Court of Massachusetts
Supreme Justices
Chietties Gray
Fieli
New York
Boston Law School
Salt and sight: the peculiar Salt Pork man of Newfane
Lorenzo Pickles, a 70 year old Newfane peddler, stands six feet five with two eye pupils, reading without aids. He eats only salt pork daily, drinks little water, and claims salt sustains his health. He has two daughters aged 17 and 12, both tall and still growing, while his vast family spans several states.
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Iew York Sun
Lorenzo A. Pickles
Newfane
New York
Kentucky
Lorenzo Pickles
Pickles
Cumberland Gold and Silver Mining Company Crash
San Francisco reports a promising mining bonanza for actors leading to a defunct Cumberland mine. Principal owners James O Neill Lewis Morrison and John K E Owens funded a lavish Arizona venture, faced a crash, and saw sheriff sale of office fixtures as losses mounted. Other stockholders and castmates fled to stage anew while the trio endured heavy personal losses.
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San Francisco
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cumberland Gold and Silver Mining Company
Sheriff
Cumberland
Actors’ Mine
James O'Neill
Lewis Morrison
John K E. Owens
Morrison
O'Neill
Owens
Sierra Nevada
O'Neil
George M. Crprice
Arizona
Pinestreet
Christ
Whose man is Garfield and the party's tangled fate
A New York Sun column uses verse to explore Garfield's political standing amid Stalwarts Blaine Conkling and factional battles. The poem suggests Garfield represents a compromise owner of both patronage and ambition, while rivals seek control and reward in the aftermath.
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New York Sun
Garfield
Tommy Jons
Dusting request ends in theatre refund
A London Truth item notes a city magnate’s daughter married recently. The hostess planned to entertain bridesmaids and groomsmen at the theatre, asks the manageress to dust private boxes for ladies in delicate fabrics, and the manageress declines while returning the payment.
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London
Ann Hopkins Ghost and the Curse of Fire in Cambridgeport
An old Cambridgeport tale recounts Ann Hopkins burned at the stake near the destroyed Cambridgeport Baptist Church, whose cursed spirit is blamed for night sounds and eerie phenomena. The narrative, told by an elder to a younger listener, links historic witch accusations to present mysterious noises and haunted ruins.
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Magazine Street
Central Square
Cambridgeport Baptist
Ann Hopkins
Les
Two Old Comstockers In a Spirited Western Reunion
Two old Comstockers reunite on Washington Street amid rough talk and friendly gibes. They exchange insults, cigars and drinks, recall poker and riverboat days, and toast a fading camp while speculating on rivals and busted fortunes in the gold country.
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Washington Street
A Child of Many Prayers and Grants Father’s View
The London Cuckoo recounts an Edwards Pierrepont anecdote about General Grant. After resigning his California army commission, Grant sought refuge through Marshall O Roberts. Roberts pressed Grant’s case to his father Jesse Grant, who sent fifty dollars with a scathing remark to roll whiskey from him and trusted eventual good will.
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London Cuckoo
General Grant
Edwards Pierrepont
Grant
New York
California
United States Army
Marshall O. Roberts
Roberts
Jesse
Ulysses
Pierrepont
Remarkable interment of Dan Dietrich chills Arizona
In Phoenix the re interment of Dan Dietrich eight months after death showed a well preserved body. The features remained distinct and recognizable, hair appeared grown with natural color, and no odor was noted. The condition resembled a mummy with shrinkage limited to the stomach area due to prior opening.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Dan Dietrich
Dan
Talk with a Line-Man in New York What He Does and Sees
A New York Tribune interview with a telegraph line man who downplays danger and explains climb gear wages routes and duties. He details tools, spurs, and splicing methods plus ground crew roles and how storms or night calls drive emergency work across cities and rural routes.
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New York
New York Tribune
Tribune
Januar Ia
London noble earns chilly reception in Paris salon
A Paris reception for a prominent American hostess drew Lord X, a London fashion plate and associate of the Prince of Wales, who, after a brief tour of artworks, was met with the hostess ignoring him as other guests conversed. He departed displeased, a display of aristocratic satisfaction from rude treatment of an American lady.
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Paris
Philadelphia
Lord X
London
Great Britain
England's military prestige and the Boers in South Africa
The piece argues that British insistence on harsh terms before peace risks exposing fragility in military renown. It questions sending a force to conquer a Boer force nearly as large as Transvaal’s population when the Boers are undrilled, undisciplined farmers with rifles and no artillery. It notes the contradiction in boasting strength to intimidate the world.
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London
England
South Africa
Transvaal
Workingmen unite against bosses in folly of strikes
Philadelphia American argues that employers across states push lockouts and conspiracies to deter unions. It cites past prosecutions of tailors and stonemasons and notes Walliver mill owners use strikes to gain control. It defends unions as necessary for fair wages and condemns violence and coercion.
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Phildelphia American
States
England
Philadelphia
Westchester County
New York
Coal Miners’ Association
Pennsylvania
Walliver
Tybalt Falls Twice in Birmingham Romeo Scene
Edward Compton recalls a live Birmingham performance where Tybalt dies early by Romeo’s sword then accidentally rises and falls again as scene-shifters lag, provoking uproarious audience laughter and a double tumble before the flats finally hide him from view.
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Ence
Romeo
Birmingham
Edward Compton
Tybalt
Juliet
Actress Genevieve Ward Pushes Women Sleeping Cars Reform
Genevieve Ward urges a crusade for exclusive sleeping cars for women arguing current mixed cabins are indecent and uncomfortable. She cites modesty concerns and suggests each woman needs a full section, space for garments, and room to prepare for the day, critiquing American decency.
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Ameago Inter-Ocean
Genevieve Ward
Catherine
Genevieve
Strange Story Of A Malden Horse Murder Case
In Malden a valuable horse vanished after two men were seen driving toward Pine Hill woods. The horse was later found dead with a bullet through its head, wearing a new blanket and halter. The animal, worth about 1000, had been involved in a disputed ownership suit decided against one party who then killed the horse. Names could not be learned, but the matter is expected to reach the District Court.
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Boston
Central Square
Cambridge
Massachusetts Colony
Commonwealth
Ann Hopkins
Mother Hopkins
Trueman Green
Billy
Washington Street
Samnon
Liere
Nick
Hoya
Bill
Jim Ornaorff
Delta
Jack Magee
Pete Dunn
Matt Canavan
Josh
Iain
Matt
Hank Monk
Glenbrook
Vicuyune
Joe Stewart
Dan de Quille
South Boston
Hayward Place
Malden
Pine Hill Woods
Patrolman Hudson Answers Questions On Tremont Street
Patrolman Hudson of Division 4 at Tremont street and Temple place is kept busy by inquiries from passersby. An elderly woman recently halted before him asking about a route to a destination near the square. The officer clarified, raising his voice to ensure understanding.
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Lyon
Tudson
Hudson
Division 4
Tremont Street
Temple Place
Ondoin Square
Mormon polygamy and spiritualism spark New Jersey settlement bid
A Philadelphia Times despatch from Ancora New Jersey reports a planned Mormon community founded on polygamy spiritualism and communism. James Spaulding deeded land to his son-in law Allen who has three wives. Local residents seek legal action to stop the bid as authorities consult Camden prosecutors. Spaulding backs the plan despite opposition and possible legal trouble.
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Ancora
N. J
James Spaulding
Kedy Brothers
Allen
Sun
Indiana
Justice of the Peace
Jenkins
Camden
Spaulding
Plucky Actor Wounded on London Stage in Stro wort Melodrama
The first London production of Michael Strogoff features Charlies Warner delivering a heroic performance as his hand is badly cut during a knife fight with Fernandez. Blood pours as Miss Gerard tends the wound while Warner remains on stage facing the finale.
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Charlies Warner
London
Michael Strowort
Michael Strogoff
Mr. Warner
Mr. Fernandez
Michael Strogoty
Jules Verne
Ruy
Feeuter
Warner
Fernandez
Jimny
Grand Duke
Mia
Hermann Vezin
Miss Gerard
Nevada Costumes Described by Comstock Fashion Writers
A satirical piece depicts an extravagant dress described in lavish, bizarre terms. The costume features gold fabric, green cam pangles, hemp patterning, zinc buckle, wax wreath, molasses candy trim, and a decollete train with shells and coal chains. The wearer glides through a dance hall amid enchanted visuals and comic comparisons.
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Winderneath
Venus
Hoosac
The Cuckoo Opens With Fresh Penny Daily Verse
The first number of The Cuckoo promises brief rhymes and epigrams for fast readers, mocking old tastes with a silver sauce and a penny copper. It cites Jay Gould as a financial example and jokes about hush money and discreet plans in daily life.
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London
The
Cuckoo
Boston Gaslight Company Settles Cat Death Case
The Boston Gaslight Company faced a lawsuit over a gas leak judged to have caused the death of a valuable cat. Damages were claimed at 85 dollars and the company reportedly settled the bill.
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Boston Gaslight Company
France's Grevy scandalizes society at Elysee hall
At a recent Elysee gathering President Grevy shocked society by wearing no decorations and greeting guests with brisk, U S style handshakes, a display likened to a U S president's casual diplomacy.
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France
London
the Elysee
Grevy
United States
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