Masquerade Jealousy Sparks Twin Vows and Trust
Max Alymer learns of Alice Milton planning to attend a masquerade with Ferdinand Wayland. Jealousy seethes as he travels from Dansville to New York, hoping to confront her at Ballantyne Hall. Instead he arrives at Alice’s home where she reassures him of her fidelity and his value, restoring trust between them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
Alice Milton
Elsie Wayland
Alice
Elsie
Max Alymer
oWell
Ferdinand Wayland
Wayland
Alymer
Dansville
Miss Milton
Mr. Asimer
Max Asymer
Altice Milton
New York
Ballantyne Hall
Diiva
Ches
Weill
Cyou
Wally
Stage Lives and Swooning Fans in 19th Century Tales
The report profiles Abi S. Jackman, heir to a theatrical line, and Lillian Russell seen as domestic at heart, with fans forming a club to worship her image after Polly in Cleveland. It notes public anxieties about theaters and hints at dramatic ambitions amid gossip and adoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapkin Drew
Mekone Rapkin
Sydney Drew
Abi S. Jackman
Fatima
Miss Jackman
New York World
Lillian Russell
Cleveland
Gallery
Lillian
Wealthy socialites host prize fights and minstrel shows
In Boston and San Francisco, Mia Lillie Coit and Mrs Gardner lead society by entertaining with muscular games and public displays. New York social leaders host tough crowds at homes, tolerated by wealth. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertises 100 Doses One Dollar as economical strength medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mia
Lillie Coit
Boston
Gardner
New York
Hood
Short Stories of Daring Explorers and Humble Boarders
Tales recount Franklin and Parry missing age limits for Arctic feats. A jovial anecdote follows about Senator Oliver Hampton Smith’s election, a Harlem boarding house chicken quarrel over white versus dark meat, and a crusty landlady’s fiery defense of dinner. The piece blends humor with historic portraits and social scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlem
Baseball Dreams in the Nation's Capital 1840s Era
Celebrities discuss fielding a ball team in Washington in 1840 with President Hewitt skeptical about a franchise and a $10,000 seasonal outlay cooling enthusiasm. Cleveland says outsiders may test operations, while Kansas City and St Louis clubs set up an eleven game challenge for $1,000. A mysterious package to Joe yields an old shoe as a superstition. Princeton’s King notes modest progress in spreading baseball to Britain, while football players seek summer activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celebanty
Hewitt
Washingtons
National Capital
Cleveland
Watkins
Kansas City Baseball Club
van der Abe
St. Louis
Quinn
Boston
Washington
Joe
Pitcher King
Princeton College
England
British Islands
Fragmented dialogue snippets across papers and games
The clashing lines from Detroit Free Press, New York Sun, and Boston Herald reveal quirky exchanges. Havadrick’s defiant remark follows Darringer’s inquiry, while Miss Minnie’s playful banter with Mr Banklurk surfaces, and a Chicago cocktail costs two dollars, illustrating colorful old newspaper prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Banklurk
Miss Minnie
Mr. Banklark
New York Sun
Two Sons of Leaders Served as Parish Priests
A Texas man wrongly imprisoned for 12 years emerges planning a new life with hair down to his knees. He finds odd work as a dime-museum act paid at $40 weekly for a year, while reflecting on providence and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Franklin
Sir Edward Parry
Franklin
Eaglish
Texas
Prohibition Debates Span Parties and States in 19th Century Iowa
A long text recounts prohibition debates across states and parties. It highlights Iowa Democrats favoring high license and local option for liquor, while liquor dealers in multiple states endorse current laws or seek changes. It notes Indiana and New York party stances, Omaha licensing, and GOP and Democratic saloon ties. The piece argues against liquor influence in politics, urging voters to protect homes and morality against the saloon. It mentions figures like Simeon Coy and calls for ballot-based action over rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Dinois
Peoria
Illinois
New York
Nebraska
Omeba
Omaha
Indiana
Indianapolis Sentinel
Marion County
New York Liquor Dealera
Rochester
Simeon Coy
Indianapolis
Coy
Irvington
Delsantan
En Avantion
Whch
Communism Nihilism No Sabbath Ad Prompts Civic Vote
Advertisement asserts that socialist ideas arise not from Christian homes but from saloons licensed by Christian voters. It warns that a nation permitting murder for pay invites self-destruction through plunder.
Fall Opening and Local Advertisements in Indianapolis
An array of local notices and ads including J M Cosler & Co custom tailoring on 13 Mass Ave Wyendo block Indianapolis and Dr Farnsworth offering eye and ear care with over thirty years of experience. Includes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething with claims of soothing pain and curing diarrhea at 2 cents a bottle. Also notes Championship Lease Games in New York and Indianapolis with dates, admission prices, and ticket office details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Cosler & Co
the Custom Tailoring
Mass.ave
Wyendo Block
Indianapolis
Indiana
Farnsworth
Room 14 Cyclorama Place
Esarh Brame
New York
Boston
Thors
Wwashington
Meridiansts
Gunes
Notice to Contractors Brightwood Brightwood Indiana 1889
Sealed proposals are invited by Brightwood Town Clerk for grading and sidewalk work on Rural Street east half from Brinkman to Pendleton Pike and related improvements. Plans may be examined in Indianapolis City Civil Engineer’s office. work to satisfy the Board of Trustees of Brightwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brightwood
Mctite
Brinkman Street
Pendleton Pike
City Civil Engineer
Play Street
Bell Railroad
City Civil Engineer’s Office
Indianapolls
Ind
Board of Trustees
Through sleepers on the Cincinnati division timetable
Train timetable presents mid day and Sunday departures for Cincinnati division routes to Indianapolis, Cleveland, St. Louis, and St. Louis area cities with through sleepers to New York and Boston. It lists departure and arrival times and connections for various lines and divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indels
Panhandle Routh
Leaya
Pittsburg
New York
Richm
Columbus
Mall and Express
Gally
Pitts
Chicago
Chen
Northwest
South
Louisville
Souths
I&v. BR
South West
Cairo
Vincennes
Shica- BO
Indpis
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Cleveland
Boston
Union
Dot
Cinicaso
Clyvelasd
N. Y
Ft. Wayne
Dayton
Dpt
St Louis
Kay
Ham
Haute and
Maceon
St. L
Ken
Haute and Mattoun
Scally
Ofartin
DL Pla
Chanter Furniture Exhibit Offers Wide Range At Low Prices
On exhibition is a stock of Chanter Furniture—80 varied designs—offering low prices. The collection features every wood and finish used this year with novelties in design and construction. Dresser conveniences and chamber suites are highlighted, inviting buyers to see before purchasing.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oliver Hampton Smith
Smith
Congress
Ciccinisti
Hendricks
Noble
Congress of the Unitedtates
Darringer
Poe
Havadrick
Detroit Free Presa
Boston Herald
Prohibition
Dram
Sam
Tam
Alberts
J. M. Cosuan
Washington, D.C
Fine Tailor
Moithers
Grand Gfpera House
Pennst
Potofice
Qetinees
Satar
Tov
St. Matines
Circle St
Afr
Gus Thomas
Macisen Square
FUMAS
Traveler's Register
Union Station
South Hinds Street
Indianapolis Union Station
Jackson
Pennsylvania Lines
Wanderlaz Lima
Esortely
At, Louis
CHR
Wrest
Gvalne
Indianapeli
Forss Lows
Lad Pe
Hreencisiie
Terra Haute Secom
Froai
St. Lowis
Terre Haute
Greencast
Secom
Icret
H.R. Dering
Zalciant
General Paszenger
Chicago & ST. Louis
East
Washington-st
M. Abbett
M. D
Virginia
Abbott
Lim
Joseph W. Con
KEW Furniture SC
Sh Sai
General Agency
East Market Street
McGilliard & Dark, General A
Charles Meyer
West Washington Street
Barnes’ Special
North Pennsylvania
New Quarters
Pursell & Medsker
Washington Street
Aneshaenseh
Strong
Pennsylvania Street
Denison Houce
Undertakers’ Association
Ripley & Son
Thnatakers
North Timeis-st. Teephone
Drean
Mayhew
Virginia Avenue
Wilco
Taney Pilla
Mile
Wilcga Specifiu
Philidelphia
Pas
Maan
Do Suta Mite. Co
White St
Banoe
Lancaster, C
Fox
Ward Bros
Washington Bt
Saa Bote
F.C, Fowler
Moodus
Trac
Byang Chemical
Cineinaat
Ohio
Aeka
Fark
G. H. Mekanam
M.D
Amsterdam
N.Y
D. BR. Drone & Co
Chichester
RED Cross Diamond Saand
Stampa
Retucn Moth
Marte Paper
Chichester Coen’s Co
Tullsen Sq
Phila
Nerve Bean Co
Buffalo
Browning & Son
Alany Stra
Jasn
Optician No
North Mermian Street
Sali
Pennsylvania
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