Joe Jefferson and His Stage Life in a Historic Memoir
A dramatic critic recounts Joe Jefferson’s early life and career from childhood on stage in Washington to barnstorming tours, Mexican adventures, and the hardship of families in peril. The piece highlights his family, rivalries, love of Matamoras, clashes with Macready, and Booth’s tragedy-backed performance styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sora
In & Playhouse
Barn Times
Joe Jefferson
Cleveland
Star
Jefferson
Acenery
Joseph Jefferson
Washington
Chicago
Terre Haute
Pekin
Memphis
Joe
McAllister
Houston
Pud
Matamoras
Matta
John Eiteler
Hilsler
Spheron
Pen
Charleston
Mississippi
Burke
Macready
Booth
Malrea
Murdered His Father For a Few Dollars
John Soler, 18, beat his father to death ten days ago and hid the body in a well to obtain a few dollars. Two younger children witnessed the crime but were kept quiet by threats. Died in the Tombs Mrs. Hannah Southworth, who shot Stephen Pettus, died there after a long illness. Floods in Vincennes area with heavy rains. Wabash and White rivers out of banks, farmers driven to high ground. State official Tislow sued to compel payment of salary and expenses totaling 1420 dollars. Diphtheria epidemics close schools in Swiftzer and Holland areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RussuLt
Kas
John Soler
Hannah Southworth
New York
Southworth
Stephen Pettus
Brooklyn
Tombs
Knox
Vincennes
Highland
Bloomington
Ind
Haaty Bers
Dore
Thel
Auton
Parkrersburg
W. Va
Mrupnis
Teon
Arkansas
Fire in Fannie Paddock Hospital Triggers Panic
In Tacoma Washington on Sunday night a hospital fire at Fannie Paddock caused a panic and led to patients being carried into the snow. Officials warn exposure may prove deadly. In Philadelphia Philadelphia Jan 7 Mulvey denies plans to join any baseball brotherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Fannie Paddock Hospital
Munivey
Philadelphia
Mulvey
Baseball Brotherhood
Time will tell era in Chicago stages and recalls
A review notes Rosina Vokes opening at the Grand with In honor bound The circus rider and A double lesson while Time will tell begins a Park run and veteran actors Billy Florence and Mrs Drew are discussed. Gus Mortimer Lotta's advance courier dies in New York amid theater season recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosina Vokes
the Grand
Chicago
Mies Vokes
Felix Morrie
Gus Mortimer
Lotta
New York
Kne
Tremont House
Doings of the Day and World Row at Prayer Meeting
A brisk week of prayer ends with a quarrel among two ministers during a Monday service. The house pastor ejects all attendees and cancels future supplications to avoid violence. Separate items report influenza deaths in Europe, a New York dry goods magnate’s death, a railroad workplace fatality, a royal figure’s influenza passing, a spreading miners strike, and the Cincinnati politician George R. Topp dying at Longview asylum after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frleninassurg
Throne of Grace
Cincinnati
George R. Topp
Longview
Railroad Officials' Accident Association Banquet Tour
About 100 representatives of the Railway Officials and Conductors Accident Association toured Belt Line in a Big Four coach drawn by engine 4. Conductor Wm Hurley, Engineer John Mack, and Fireman Ed Zion were honored with gold pieces. The group viewed Brightwood shops and stock yards, attended a banquet at the Denison house, and enjoyed a minstrel show and operatic numbers. Notables included Lafayette alias Yankee Hibbard, Vice-president Brown, Secretary Bellis, and General-supt Johnson, with many members from major cities. The association is noted for paying indemnity of 25 dollars per week when a member is injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prembers Kat
Ara Merry
Accident Association
Belt Road
Wm. Hurley
John Mack
Ed. Zion
Hicks
Lery
Brightwood
Denison House
Mesars
Ballis
Huster
T. W. Robertson
Sandusky
Henry
Tennessee, Virginia & Georgia
Lafayette
Hibbard
Brown
Bellis
Johnson
C. E. Smith
Chicago
W. 8. Robertson
W. L. Reynolds
Mt. Carmel
Til
L. Gwyan
Indianapolis
C. B. Willard
van Wert
Chas
F. Brown
Cincinnati
F. M Saunders
Minneapolis
BR. UL. Willard
St. Paul
C. W. Little
Minneapolia
John Buyers
E. Smith
Ed Crockett
Knightstown
S. C. Dunn
Green Bay
Wic
S. L. Houston
Elmer Brown
Joe. S. Thompson
Central Pacific trains run over Sierra Nevada. freight delayed
Sacramento reports the Central Pacific line open again for passenger service across the Sierra Nevada, but no freight will be sent for several days. Brewer takes oath, becomes Supreme Court justice. In New York a league case against John Ward postponed until Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sacramento
Sierra Nevadas
New York
John
Ward
Blank Books at Special Low Prices Today
Paper prices have fallen and Blank Books can be bought cheaper today than ever before. For best value call Frank H. Smith at 22N Pennsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank H. Smith
Penn
GIMCOF'S BOOK NOW READY FOR PUBLICATION
A new work titled The great conspiracy or the famous tally sheet cases by Simeon Coy is issued. The volume spans many pages and features excerpts from Coy s life in politics including forgery allegations trial conviction imprisonment and eventual return to his Indianapolis council seat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon Coy
Ward 18
Tme
Mr. Coy
Council
Indianapolis
Mrr. Coy
Common Council of
Floods Hit Cities Across States In Severe Weather
Reports from Bloomington Indiana Auton Illinois Parkerburg West Virginia and Memphis Tennessee describe record rainfall and rising rivers. Bridges timber loss and train delays accompany widespread flooding in several regions with no current major accidents reported.
Philpvs Cle Burglary Waiver and Murder Case Progress
Charles Smith waived examination in police court on burglary charges at the Layman Bush residence on State avenue and was held for grand jury action by Mayor Sullivan on a $1000 bond. The Philpot murder case was carried over to Wednesday with officers testifying he planned to kill Morris Williams, two weeks after the shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Smith
Mrs Beans Furious Over Denied Visit to Daughter
Ashland Kentucky dispatch reports Mrs Means became violent after being refused access to her ill daughter, following the acquittal of her husband William Means in a bank wreck case. The family friction triggers sensational expectations about further revelations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
Dan
Means
Wm. Means
Test of 10 Cent Streetcar Fare Sparks Fight in Oak Hill
Oak Hill citizens form a committee led by William Tolin and John Carlin to test a 10 cent fare. A Saturday night dispute at Columbia Ave ends in a hand to hand fight as streetcar men draw revolvers. Both men are arrested for profanity resisting an officer and later charged with assault and weapon drawing in Johnson's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oak Hill
Citizone’ Street Railroad Company
William Tolin
John Carlin
Columbia Ave
McGregor
New York
Tolin
Carlin
Fing
Dnetice Johnson
Decree in Foreclosure Case Against Railroad Company
Judge Woods on Monday rendered a decree in the suit of John 5 Alley vs Springfield Effingham Southeastern railroad to foreclose a first mortgage securing 500 bonds of 1000 each. The road, by consolidation, became the Indiana and Line Southern railroad. Amount found due is 55,525 with interest. aside from that there is indebtedness for 73 bonds of 1000 each with interest. Sale of the road ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hathousa
Woods
John 5
Alley
Springfield, Effingham & Southeastern Railroad Company
Indiana & Linoie Southern Railroad
Hans Ape
Reform With A Big R In City Politics
Mayor Sullivan faces a fractured council as the new term opens amid floral tributes and party tensions. The session mulls a $75,090 temporary loan while probing the city treasury and clerk reports. Key names include McGinty and McGinty, Ward 12, and ex-Chief Webster amid a split Democratic majority and Republican allyship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin McGinty
Ward 12
McGinty
Cal Darnall
Council
House
Brotherhood
Johnny Ward
Brush
Tommie Sullivan
Denny
Webber
Ward 1
Sherer
Ward 4
Preston Curry Trusler
Sullivan
Hoe
Webster
Board of Treatees
Weber
Sherex
Austin
Woollen
Bicklin
McGill
Noamed
Trusler
Osterman
Traaler
Trosier Waced
Coy
Rell
Hicklin
Cushing
City Aldermen discuss finances and district 4 election
The article outlines city finances and legal matters including a district 4 special election to replace Fate Alderman Clark, a city treasurer overdraft, and numerous department costs. It notes prior cases, building a viaduct, and policy inquiries into street improvements and Citizens’ line charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Szports
Bowses
Osterman
Connec
Clark
Taylor
Denny
Dougherty
Citizens’ Mule Car Company
Pennsylvania St
Markey
Madison Ave
Coburn and Merrillsts
Weber
Citizens’ Company
Oakhill
Woollen
Thalman Presient
Laur
the Sun
Marion County Library Trustees Reelect N B Taylor
Mias Nellie Barnes believed to have died from grip. Furniture manufacturers push a city exchange as J E Clinton J G Edwards and F L Rumford gain post office placements. Judge N B Taylor re-elected president of Marion county library trustees and David C Bryan treasurer. Indianapolis coffin company buys David Hazzard property for 20000 dollars. Henry Hunt breaks arm after fall on Market street. Dr Wishard dressed ft. Board of trade seeks 6000 mile tickets. J W Murphy elected VP. Ben Pedro charged with chicken theft bound over for grand jury. George Kennan lecturing at Y M C A. renowned Liberian traveler. County commissioners re-elect Dr Manker as secretary of the county board of health. Thomas Needham, crazy drunk, jumps from Mansur block. captured by police. Roe Anders aided by Williams pays fare to Vincennes to reunite with father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Barnes
J. E. Clinton
J. G. Edwards
F. L. Rumford
N. B. Taylor
Marion County Library
David C. Bryan
Indianapolis Coffin Company
David Hazzard
West St
Seventh
Henry Hunt
S. Alabama St
Market St
Manker
Board of Health
Gen
Ruckle
Davis
Sergi. Hollan
Co. M
Tomlin
Firat
Thomas Needham
Mansur
Bim
Roe Anders
Union Depot
Lebanon
Vincennes
Harvey Anders
Exe
Williams
delirium tremens cure and odd hospital anecdotes
The city hospital treated more than five percent of delirium tremens patients in the past year. The article describes a Lycch bed strap, nourishment with beef essence and hot milk, and the need to cut off alcohol. It also recounts patients misperceiving beasts, wild fantasies, and peculiar cases of attention at the depot and a $7,000 bill found on a woman planning a Cincinnati trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Capt
Bruce
Koemo
Burning Theater Fire Destroys Brussels Landmarks
A serious blaze in Brussels on Tuesday destroyed a principal theater and nearby buildings. The Royal de la Monnaie, post office, St Nicholas church, and Hotel de Ville, home to Belgium’s famed art galleries, were reported lost as the fire remained out of control. In New York, Gov Hill and ex-President Cleveland prepare to speak to the business men’s association on Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Tuesésy
Brossels
Boursa
Dave
Grove
New York
Hill
Cleveland
Indiana
Big Sam and the gripps dominate historic baseball chatter
Thompson signs for short stops, Long and McKean eyed for captaincy, and Al Johnson delays pitching as a wave of signings and league talks affect Cleveland and New York. A gum firm awards $150 to a local fielder while Jab posts a 1.000 average. The Players League debates membership, gate splits, and salary cuts, with Syracuse admitted and Whitaker's Indy Washington plan rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Sam
Thompson
Long
McKean
al Johnson
Bob Gilke
Cleveland
New York
Jab
L. C. Kranthoff
Tha
American Association
National League
Megtta
Rochester
Syraguse
Baltimore
Whitaker
Indianapolis
Washington
St. Louie
Athletics
Columbus
Louisville
Syracuse
Toledo
Roches
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Tisiow
Thomas R. Tislow
Hovey
Ming
Superior Court
Carr
Tislow
Nother
Sweeftzer
Holland, Mich
Paese
Atlanta
Virginia-Ave
Riink
Y. M.C
A. Hari
Geo. Keenan
Billy Florence
Mrs. Drew
Providence
Florence
Prem
the Park
Mscmus
Aaron Claflin
P Hilkied
Emeeans Watts
Loxe Isuann Crry
L. IT
Rowanthal, Myers and Schofield
Berlin
Augusta
William
Brewer
Justice Brewer
Supreme Cour
Gimcof
Philpuvs Cle
Mrs. Beans
Woolfen Tachies Fransier
Martin Mcttnaty
Supreme Court
W. P. Yaden
Sullivan County
Bancock & Kunker
Yaden
Hain
O’connor
Criminal Court
Grand Jury
B. F. Abrams
Charles Lichtenberg
J. T. W. Hill
John Foltz
Wm. Glenn
M. O’connor
Irvin
Mr. O’connor
P.S
Elia Killbourne
Luther D. Waterman
Indianapolis Natural Gas Company
City Life
Shona Bante
Washington St
Abrira
Gossie
Mark
Mrs. Smith
Moines
Doctora
Cicero
Marcus Terrentius Varo
Burning Theater
Algska Sore Dem
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