Plot and theater nuance in Irving era critique
A reflective piece on storytelling and stagecraft notes a writer who builds plots at night and plans to appear in Paris. It critiques stage practices applauding Mr. Irving while condemning onstage fires and risky realism, urging strict safety rules for lighting and flames.
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Irving
Hartford Courier
Jorge
New York
Public decides on Sapho at Sutton's Theater week April 15
The public must decide on Sapho to open a seven day run at Sutton's Theater starting April 15 with Easter Sunday matinee. The plan includes Rostand's Cyrano de Bergerac after Sapho, a possible Quo Vadis return, and other noted productions amid high costs and patron demand.
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Edmond Rostand
Richard Manafield
Cherry
Berry Sisters
Butte
Bernhardts Early Experience On Stage At Ten
Readable excerpts from Mme Sarah Bernhardt memoirs recount her first stage memory at age ten. She trained at the Grand Champs convent and finally acted after stage fright, during a sacred play about Tobias. Archbishop Sibour witnessed her debut, and the name Sarah sparked a christening joke.
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Paria
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Sarah Bernhardt
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Mgr. Sibour
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St. Catherine's Day
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Henriette
Uttle
Mer
Sibour
Arch Bishop Murder Rumor Reaches Ather'n Prayer
A chaplain reports to frightened children that the archbishop has been murdered, mentioning a date tied to Mme. Barph Kernhardt's first stage experience as a historical clue. The fragment hints at a Racine setting and a ceremonial recitation for a future visit.
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Barph Kernhardt
Love's Young Dream at Macauley's Theater
A crowded final night at Macauley's Theater features Julia Arthur in Cleopatra with a seduction scene. Audience and two young suitors witness a dramatic tense moment as Josephine entreats Napoleon to drink poison, collapsing the room into shocked silence.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
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Mrs Kendalls Speech to Dramatic Students at Empire Theatre
Mrs Kendall delivers a forceful address urging students to focus on theater work, avoid social climbing, and develop individual artistry. She stresses gradual growth, restraint, and patience, warning that personal limits shape public perception and that one’s own actions can wound or elevate their reputation.
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Charles Mathews
Birmingham
David Harum
Faith in Your Work and Self-Respect, Say Goethe
The speaker urges students to have faith in their work and self-respect, distinguishing it from vanity. They reference Goethe and note personal hardship endured in silence to protect the profession, urging unity and mutual support among the younger generation.
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Goethy
Goethe
Alphabetical letter listing for the week ending April 4 1900
A long roster of names and households alphabetically arranged with many given names and surnames from Butte including Patrick Angelo Ahern Oscar Aiken Martin D Allen and Win ard Sonner. includes many others with titles Mrs Mr and initials plus street and post office sign offs by Postmaster George W Irvin.
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Ahern
Patrick Angelo
Petrucel Anderson
ON Aiken
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Wn Brett
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Wm Sonner
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Wor Bentley
Vernie Brown
I Bromley
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Kathe Chirk
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Micheel Crowley
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Tho Hart
Hemingway
Healey
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Mra
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Diend
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Patterson
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Bryant Payne
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Ellie Reimel
Edn Roepke
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Anton Roberta
W J Robbin
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WS Stone
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Dennis
Dewey as Democratic Nominee Hope and Historical Parallels
An 1844 era speculation argues Democratic convention rules could push for a Dewey nomination if a majority favors him. It cites past conventions where political maneuvering altered outcomes, noting Dewey’s anti trust stance and potential to unite fragmented factions against McKinley.
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Wisconsin
van Buren
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Baltimore
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Kansan
Amal
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Stone & Co
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McKinley
Lenten lectures invite silence and Easter plans cited
Mrs A asks about last week's Lenten lectures, Mrs B recalls Prof Wind’s three hour talk on Silence is Golden, and Ham Fat cancels Easter week engagement due to public egg throwing overabundance.
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Wind
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