Howard's Letter on Fame Money and Advertising
A long critique of how money buys social access in New York, citing John W. Mackay Jr and Billy Arkell, with reflections on Sullivan and Conkling. The piece argues publicity driven by wealth sells, while warning against sensational ads in Frank Leslie's illus trated Newspaper and the Judge. It contrasts Barnum style promotion with real merit and notes Arkell and associates shaping the era's media landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jane G.—Russell Harrison
Billy Arkell
Drexel Estate
Frank Leslie
Illustrated
Weekly Judge
New York Herald
Harrison
Arkell
Herald
Old Barnum
Sullivan
John W. Mackay, Jr
Mackay
London
Mackays
John L. Sullivan
Roscoe Conkling
Presen
Metropolis
Billy
5Th Ay
Drexel
The
Illustrated Weekly
Isaac W. England
Sun
Leslie
Henry Carter
Squires
Judge
Gillam
Keppler’s
John Bleicher
Albany Journal
Four Straight Flashes Draw Poker Rules from Spinola
Gen Francis B Spinola a New York congressman and noted draw poker enthusiast is featured in this World recounting his love of the game and his strict simple rules. Ambrose Purday recalls Spinola's famous hands including a Blossom Club showdown and a Saratoga session where a misread card led to a lasting caution about relying on indicators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis B. Spinola
Congress
New York
Gen. Spinola
Ambrose Purday
Delmonico’s
Mr. Purdy
Spinola
Washington
Mr. Qarar
Old Blossom Club
Tammany Hall
Ike Oliver
Jake Sharp
Broadway Railroad Fame
Dick Flannigan
Oliver
Sharp
Flannigan
Royal Sandringham Etiquette and Danish Bride Progress
The article describes Sandringham life with royal guests, morning pursuits, formal dinners, and the Princess of Wales hosting. It recounts the Danish bride Alexandra’s arrival, crowds cheering, and the princeAlbert Edward’s discovery of Alexandra from a photo and later a miniature portrait, framing a famed royal romance.
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Sucte C. Lille
Lippincott’s
Sandringham
England
Princess of Wales
Elizabeth
Gravesen
London
Windsor Castle
Denmark
Alexandra
Gravesend
H.R. H. Albert Edward
Col
Prince of Wales
Malibran Career Totals Include Paris and London Engagements
The singer Malibran earned 15000 in Paris including a salary, a benefit, and leave. In 1833 at Drury Lane Theatre she contracted for 10000 plus two benefits and a guaranteed 12000, totaling 28000 for ten weeks. A 1834 Italian tour followed, with 185 appearances and earnings of " Sis, 000." Before death she signed another tour with compensation set at 120000.
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Malibran
Paris
Drury Lane
London
Italy
One Singer Worth Two Marshals in St Petersburg
A historic tale recalls Catherine II offering 20 000 roubles for a singer's fee in St Petersburg during the late 18th century. The singer, Catherine Gabrielli, quips that such payment could support two field marshals, prompting the empress to concede by having them sing instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Gabrielli
St. Petersburg
Katharine II
Calhoun Suffers Illness During Rail Property Visit
Col. John C. Calhoun, while inspecting railroad property in South Carolina a month ago, suffered an ague attack. He visited a drug store for medicine but left after seeing a label that read Shake well before using.
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John C. Calhoun
South Carolina
Syrup of Figs Celebrated as Finest Laxative
The text extols Syrup of Figs as a highly effective laxative and a universally approved fruit remedy. It emphasizes the product’s quality, value, and its popularity reflecting well on the California Fig Syrup Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Company
Southern Star Kitty Cheatham Bright Public Favorite
Pretty Kitty Cheatham a fair and versatile daughter of the South is pictured as the sparkling soubrette in Manager Daly's company. A Southern girl born in Nashville about twenty years ago she stands as one of the brightest ornaments of the troupe.
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Kitty Cheatham
Miss Kitty Cheatham
Daly
Nashville
Miss Cheatham’s Stage Rise From Erminie to Daly Company
The article recalls Miss Cheatham’s debut four years ago as Cerise in Erminie and notes her discontent with opera surroundings. She left a brief road season for the Daly company and has since been with them, avoiding press interviews to preserve company anonymity. She has played many roles from soubrette to leading ingenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerise
Erminie
Miss Cheatham
Daly Company
Daly
Look Out for Him Says Texas Gossip Hostetter Mc Ginnis
In Texas Siftings a prominent Texas gentleman is accused of hypocrisy and betrayal. Hostetter Mc Ginnis warns that the man "will play you a bad trick" and recounts a loan of ten dollars that was not repaid, urging readers to beware and be cautious about relying on him.
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Supee P
P. T. Um
Robert Bonner
Wolcott
Globe
Andrew H. Ward
Ward
Texas Siftings
Hostetter McGinnis
Texas
Weekly
Weekly Globe
Boston
Mass
Just Like Him in Munsey's Weekly Caption
A humorous exchange shows a playful scene as a woman frets over placing flat-irons in a barrel of crockery while a man reassures her the irons are fine, highlighting light domestic comedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsey
The Polka Story From Austrian Cook To Paris Fame
The polka likely originated in 1830 with an Austrian cook who sang and danced in the kitchen. Joseph Neruda noted the performance and the dance spread to Prague and Paris. By 1844 Paris hosted major demonstrations at Salle Valentine, attracting a wide audience and even professionals from high society to learn this craze.
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New York Home Journal
Hier
Joseph Neruda
Prague
Fianne
Odeon
Lanner
Strauss
Francois Hunai
Paris
Salle Valentine
Rue Saint Honore
Nouveau Cirque
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Mackay and
Australia
John W. Mackay
California
Fromex
Edwin Booth
Europe
Dime Museum
Harrison and Arkell
Henry Ward Beecher
Brooklyn
Pope Bank
Holy Father
Colum
Jocosely
Purdy
Saratoga
Wollett
Walcott
Nerous
Prince and Princess of Wales
Albert Edward
Parti
Anand
the Weekly Globe
C. F. Conly
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cale
Louisville
York
the & Daily
Aer.motor Co
Rockwell
Fillmore Sts
Chicago
S. A
Main St
Cal
Erie Medical CO
Niagara ST
Buffalo
W. Y
T.a.slocum
M.C
Pearl St
Ue Fe
Wilcox Specific Co
Phila
Tarece
O. J
Mason
P.O
New York City
den ON
Lovell
New England
United States
CLOBE
Albion Pharmacy CO
Lock Box
Albion, Mich
Consor
Free Cure
Serymen
Hamilton
G. Yates
Oe Rae
G. Root
M. C
C. Powlem
Woodus
Prof. Ricard
Michigan Chemical Co
Battle Creek
Mich
J. Stephens
Lebanon
Holly
Wyly
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