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Henry Republican in Henry, Illinois

28 Dec 1893

Page 5

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Henry Republican

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Henry, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1893

Page

5

New Year's Ball in Sullivan Alley Brings Dream to Delia

In Sullivan alley a grand New Year ball draws the poor but hopeful crowd. Delia, an 18 year old orphan, sews a pink rose festooned gown and fears rivals as she accepts Larry Finnegan’s invitation. The piece notes the alley’s dwellers, the costumed shooters, and the rising extravagance of parade costumes funded by patrons and costumers alike.

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Sullivan Alley Jack Dan Sullivan Delia Kelly Delia Bridget Delit Delis Tod Peling Larry Fingan Billy Larry Tim Sullivan Daly Aperemeneah Finnegan Mulligan Granny Araminta Stranger Tim Bullivan Kitty Mulligan Kitty Hortense
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New Year Shooters Parade in Philadelphia Reveals Rivalry

A detailed look at Philadelphia's New Year shooters parade describes independent clubs marching with multiple bands, lavish costumes costing extensive sums, and intense competition. Participants, mostly workers, invest a year of savings for a single day display, with the 1892 parade reportedly totaling at least $80,000 in coats and attire.

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Philadelphia UAINT Pallas Far West Old Independence He Cinbs
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Ancient and Modern New Year Dates Across Nations

The Jewish year began March 26 and England kept it as legal New Year until 1762 when Parliament aligned legal and social years. Scotland changed in 1604 France in 1564 and Russia Holland and Protestant Germany in 1700. People watch the old year and the new and bells ring at midnight in many places.

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England Scotland France Russia Holland Germany
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