ROWARD'S LETTER. Press and stage in a public gaze
In a New York dated piece, the author argues that the public and press unfairly sensationalize stage life. He criticizes prurient gossip about actors and chorus girls, noting how tabloids chase scandals while praising stage patrons. He calls for fair treatment of performers and critiques how media profits from personal revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston Common
State House
Lown
Potter
Carter
Edwin Booth
Lawrence Barrett
Henry Irving
Helen Terry
Mrs. Webster
Sally Jones
Tittlebat Titmouse
Henry Dixie
Asbury Park
Metropolitan Press
Gradgrind
Jordan, Marsh & Co
New York Journal
Junius Brutus Booth
Booth
Germany
New York Herald
London
Mr. Blank
Mr. Lank
Mr. Bellew
James Brown-Potter
Bellew
Kyrle Bellew
Goodwin
Webster
Eve
Famous Kentucky trotters drivers and Bowerman brothers tale
Allen Lowe profiles Lexington trotting men, led by Mike and George Bowerman, detailing how Mike bought Wilton at auction, built a racing stock, and formed a Kentucky powerhouse. Notes Brook Curry, Scott McCoy, Capt Boyce, Joe H Thayer, Col Strader, and others as top reinsmen and trainers at Lexington fair grounds with storied careers and rivalries.
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Kentucky
North Limestone
South Broadway
Lexington
The
Fair Grounds
Mike Bowerman
George
Bowerman Brothers
Ohio
Mike
Joe Ryant
Wilton
Mambrino Russell
Mike’s
Bowerman
Con
Mr. France
Wilkes
France
Roy
Palo Ai
Guy
Ference
Buffalo
Mne
Splan
J. Q
John
Sparkle
Baron Wilkes
Hinder Wilkes
Brook Curry
George St. Clair
Barnum’s Circus
Scott McCoy
St. Clair’s
McCoy
Capt. Boyce
Joe H. Thayer
Col. Strader
Cassius M. Clay
Bob Proctor
Steve Phillips
Allen Lowe
Statistical tables need full analysis to prove truth
Hon D Wright argues in Popular Science Monthly that statistics can mislead if not accompanied by frank analysis. Tables alone are dangerous, like red flags to a bull, unless the data basis and accompanying interpretation are honest and clear.
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Carroll D. Wright
Popular Science Monthly
Maine politics shows three parties lining up for next year
A midsummer view of Maine politics notes three or four parties already moving toward the next year’s campaign. Republicans regard Gen. H. B. Cleaves as likely governor nominee with little opposition. Possible rivals include Milliken and Burleigh, while the People's party and a revived Greenback faction loom as factors shaping the contest. Prohibition leaders push for strong involvement as labor groups organize, aiming to influence the outcome amid temperance and industrial issues.
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Portland
Maine
H. B. Cleaves
Anion
Ind
Pacer
Milliken
Gov
Burleigh
Burlei
Snell
Mlaav
W. F. Eaton
R.eanner
California
Fletcher
Pacific Coast
Col. Blood
New York
R. M. Springer
P. H. Gordon
Smith
Lewiston
Ladd
Bangor
Dinklay
Teakongressmaney
Reed
Hale
Frye
Dutelle
Dute
Whig and Courier Ooens
Col. Dow
Harrison
Boutelle
Han
Neal Dow
Republican Party
Volney B. Cushing
Cushing
Aaron Clarke
W. W. F Perry
Lindy
the Herald
Don
Rev Pearson
Mhea
Volney B. Youshing
Id Solon Chase
Queer Pistareen Grange Meeting Deliberations
At a July 28 Pistareen Grange gathering a smaller group met due to farmers being busy. The discussion covered Eden’s location and profitable farming, with puzzles on spelling right, birch varieties in town, apple seed orientation, potato classification, and a planned future talk on the most profitable crop.
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Pistareen Grange
Garden of Eden
Abandoning the Chemise in Late 19th Century Dress
The article notes many women discard the chemise, favoring a silk under vest or ribbed wool garment under a close fitting corset. The outer drape is minimized with no bulk at the waist, while sheer chemises may be worn for modesty. Styles include simple necklines, beading, and varied front shapes.
New England Notes of Interest from the Yankees Home
Story of two white girls recovered after twelve years among Indians follows a runaway marriage between Caleb Page of Roxbury and Clara Barker Western girl. Parents’ anger spurred flight west. Indian raid, wife’s hysteria, and children carried away. Escape, search, and a traveller lead to the Barker grandparents. Indian office clears the clue. Mr Page and his daughters arrive in Boston.
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Caleb Page
Roxbury
Mass
Clara Barker
Washington
Tragedy in Dorchester Bay Sailors Among Five Children Lost
Four men and five children from South Boston set out Sunday morning for Dorchester Bay. Only three survived after the boat capsized. John M. Burke, a carpenter, led the party. Burke and his children Lillian 11 and James 8 died. Also drowned were Anpigsa James Carmody aged 11 and 13 and Thaddeus Manthorn 24. Rescued later, exhausted men required resuscitation. Bodies of the deceased recovered in eight feet of water and held for examination.
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Boston
Dorchester Bay
John M. Burke
Burke
Lillian
James
Anpigsa James Carmody
Thaddeus Manthorn
James W. Bixler
Poeth Feelye
Nat Herst
Amherst Ag Ee
Scolre
Ank
Stephen Hoyt & Sons
Nuveery Psa
New Canaan
Conn
John Brady
Amesbury
Archdiocese of
Cathedral of the Holy
Judiciary
Senate
Guv
Ladd
Tate House
George and
Mary
Costa
New Bedford
Ia Ming
Uke
Howland Falls
Worcester
Mass
Barney Martin
Bridge St
Springfield
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Bridgeport
Hester A. Walters
Bridport
Norfolk
Henry. .Shepard
Alfred M. Goodyear
New Haven
Pawtucket
James J
Ivan
Malden
Seventh Day Baptists
Alfred Centre
N. Y
United States Supreme Court
Proclamation Reward Authorized for Dover Jail Killers
The Governor and council vote to urge the next Legislature to pay 2500 for arrest of Christie Warden’s murderer and 8000 for capture of McArthur who escaped Dover jail. State copies with accurate descriptions of Almy and McArthur will be sent widely by Secretary Stearns.
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New Hampshire
Christie Warden
McArthur
Dover
Almy
Stearns
Cyclone of incidents from Aug 5 in Fart River and state towns
A wide buoy of items records a knife attack in Fart River injuring Elizabeth Swindles, a self-harm attempt by Alfred Wheeler, embezzlement charges against Dr. Fox in Fitchburg, arrests of Life Insurance agents in South Boston, a race at Lake Ousigarmond with Hosmer winning, a Livermore lightning fire, the Shenandoah wooden ship voyage, plans for a Newport war college, a missing heir adrift from Saco, and various other regionally notable events including burns, suicides, new company formations, and wildlife sightings.
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Wheeler
Dr. Fox of Ayer
Fitchburg
Elam Lodge
South Boston
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
Army and Navy Union
Regular
Army and Navy
Boston
Hosmer
Ten Eyck
Lake Ousigarmond
Worcester
Mass
Quater
New Engand
Livermore
William Hall
Shenandoah
Arthur Sewall & Co
Bath
San Francisco
Liverpool
War College
Naval Torpedo Station
Coasters
Harbor Island
Newport
R. L
Saco
Victoire Riviere
John Looney
Salem
Riviere
Paris
France
Looney
G. M. Shinn
Newton
G. W. Shinn
Grave Eyeenoyes Church
Shinn
Bethel
Bethel Shoe Company
Machias
Cushman
Portland
Henry Ellsworth
Gloucester
Jackman
Edwin Edgerton
Vermont
Dartmouth
Hartford
Eastport
Gordon
Charles Dellachie
Oak Hill
Francis F. Williams
Palmer
South
Dollie Smith
Searsport
New York
Longfellow
Carmen Decoit
Haddam
Conn
Italy
Connectic
Kittery Junction
Boston & Maine Railroad
Amoskeag
Manchester
J. S
Vermont congressman and Boston rail tension echo 19th century woes
A dense condensed summary notes political shifts in Vermont and Massachusetts, including a Vermont delegation to the Fifty-first Congress, assembly of reform groups, and mentions of local electoral figures. The piece outlines outages in public works, a fire in Ep ping New Hampshire, and various local incidents from mills to dockyard activity. It preserves names like Hale, Bingham, and Porter, with scattered notes on harbor vessels, hatcheries, and legislative adjournments.
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Harrison
Vermont
Et Fp
Soci
Concord
Ermont
Malesion
T Union
Rennisee Ste
Soverny
Eee Dos Lasey
T Ystarvin
Bedford
Yan the Lang
Tee
Poath St
Church
Epping
N. Hi
Henry Dawson
Wesley Pk
Henry T. Bingham
Foster
Manchester
Pigton
Allen Post
T Ie
Weekly Globe offers new private circular on joining clubs
The Weekly Globe announces a private circular that quotes a favorable rate to enable readers to form large clubs. Readers are invited to send for the new circular and free sample copies.
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Weekly Globe
Should He Kiss His Cousin Kate is Engaged to Jealous Fiancé
Kate worries over her fiancé who kisses his young lady cousins and asks Tit-Bits to intervene. The editor promises to protect Tit-Bitsies and requires the fiancé to abstain from cousin-kissing unless he receives written permission from his fiancée. Given under the seal of the limited company.
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Kate
Mark
Man Charged Over Letters To Queen Victoria At Bury Court
Alfred Carter 27 of 26 Newport Street Nelson appeared at Bury County Court in custody on a charge of writing threatening letters to the Queen and attempting to obtain money. He faces an additional count of unsound mind amid claims he fancied the Queen smiled at him during a drive.
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Bury County Court
Alfred Carter
Newport St
Nelson
Cleveland at His Desk Busy Ex-President After Wakeley Lake Trip
Tupor Haven Massachusetts August 8 Mrs Cleveland seldom drives alone. Her husband and visitors at Gray Gables or Crow's Nest accompany her as she keeps a steady schedule. Cleveland works on fishery policy and committee plans to curb bluefish in Buzzard’s Bay waters. A Cape Cod scene unfolds with fashion glimpses and local chatter as the couple’s routines continue amid guests and social calls.
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Tupor Haven
Mass
Wakeley Lake
Cleveland
Bourne
Wareham
Tashing
Warter
Charley F Horton
Captesse P. Boar
Apt. P. Foster Butler
Abbott L. Aldrich
Charles Whittier
Buzzard’s Bay
Whittier
Cape Cod
Maud Muller
Bi Bridge
Charles C. Green
Annie Ward
Liffany
Buttermilk Bay
Women Cyclists Prize Outfit Echoes Practical Sport Style
At a meeting of a ladies cycling club in England, officials note current dress is inadequate for female riders and announce a prize for the best gown suited to the sport. The winning illustration shows a dark gray serge suit with an Eton jacket, loose white wool shirt, wide braids, and many pockets.
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England
Eton
How It Feels to Drown From The Sunday Globe
A reader recounts three near drowning experiences with calm, pleasant sensations and no fear. The first fall from a wharf left him feeling asleep amid music and fragrance, then a dim black pole interrupted the dream, and consciousness faded as he clung to it. ERT ILSLEY.
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Sunday Globe
Ilsley
Spectacles from Roger Bacon to modern opticians
The St Louis Republic recounts the history of spectacles from Roger Bacon 1214 1292 era to monk Alexander Boina of Pisa who died in 1813 noting early glasses were crude yet aided the vision and that modern opticians use experiments to craft near perfect lenses for defective sight.
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St. Louis Republic
Roger Bacon
Alexander Boinia
Pisa
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M Turer
Leander Richardson
Academy of Music
Harrison Grey Fiske
George Bowerman
People's Party
Pistareen Grange Meeting
Chesterfield Factory
Sonnel
NEW England News
Yankees
Boston Harbor
Queen Victoria
Fair Companion
Scheffler
Isleti
Syaurshing
California Fig Syrup CO
Cal
Louisville
Dal Yce
BKGK
C. O
Express
National
Dearborn St
Chicago
Chichenter
Sae
Mwayureliavic
Dengcicts
Roturn
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Erin Medical .O
Buffalo, N. J
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T.a.slocium
M. C
Pearl St
E & Washburn
Lyon & Healy
Chigagd
MER
Chase
Gaus
Marshall
Igor
Add
House
Albion
Mich
J. C. Mason
P. O
New York City
Sean
F.c, Fowler
Moodus
Deng
Nervita
Olin Co
Stinson
Lebanon
Orse
Hein Holder Co
Holly, Mich
Calesman
Brown Brothers Co
Rochester
N.Y
Wyatt
Wind
Ridgman
Broadway
Cowlst
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