Notable Actors and Society Notes from New York and London
A collage of entertainment updates and social curiosities. Richard Mansfield near recovery from typhoid fever plans stage work in Philadelphia while Fanny Davenport eyes a Davenport house estate in New Jersey or Long Island. Reports on English colony life in Staten Island, Kipling’s Britain visit, and university anniversaries accompany odd anecdotes and public notices.
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Richard Mansfield
Lakewood
N. 1
Mehan
Mannfeld
Brummit
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
Oller Plecow
New York
Chestnut Street Opera Home
Philadelphia
Fanny Davenport
Weathhestee County
Long Taland
New York City
Staten
Gamerons
Wimans
Britain
Attack on Ingersoll: Aberdeen Divine denounces Bob in pulpit
In a sensational sermon at Aberdeen the pastor of the Christian church lashes Colony Bob, accusing him of drinking, vice, and indifference to law. The speaker claims Ingersoll’s actions and character undermine religion and public ethics, linking past indictments to present behavior.
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Aberdeen Divine
Abertean
J. D. Houma
Pope Bob
Pyoria
Shheme
Ingersoll
Nnion
Sioux Falls Rejoices Over Freight Rate Victory
Sioux Falls rejoices as the state commerce commission upholds a four year freight rate decision. The ruling limits charges from Duluth and Milwaukee to Sioux Falls, impacting routes to Sioux City and Chicago and shaping future Missouri River shipments. Windmill irrigation plans loom as local ranchers prepare to expand water use across acres near Worthover and Westover.
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Broux Falls
Thi Elty
Tatop State Commerce Commission
Sia
Hght
Orgun
Interatory
Pettigrew
Duluth
Milwaukee
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Sioux Walls
Chicago
Sioux Pathe
Chamberlin
Dy Dee
Missouri
A. Brakke
Stock
George Dunite
Weatover
John Brown
Wertover
Labor Leaders Convene in New York City for Labor Unity
The American Federation of Labor opened its nineteenth annual convention at Madison Square Garden New York with John McBride presiding and Samuel Gompers as a key figure. Delegates from the US Canada and Great Britain gather to discuss political action wage gains and federal and municipal reforms affecting labor.
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New York
Madison Squatee Garden
Rim
Canada
Great Britain
Asa
United States
Ofbéra
canvanHinn
Ranuel Gompurs
Federation
Madinon Square Garden
John McBride
J. W. Bullivan
Welscomie
McBride
Meliride
American Federation of Labor
America
Hedloe
Wall Street
Taber
Wetton Ball
Nien
Metielde
Jandotips
Getenl Morgan Syndicate
Haniere
Guy
Wwe
Romniye
He Hawke
Oula
Armen
Republic
Bovern Mae
Chik Gounley
Emeriak
Reveliantite
Ciba
Altourne
Mick Forte
ArhotiGad Federation
Leatpangen
Telus
Anil
LHC
Burikes
Twa Nolo
Juan Terge
Mir
Thia
Denver
Iself
Politica
Wn Ar
Preston
Ita
Dean Mind
Mecraith
Lnlti
Corton
Tina Mansor
National Association
Wil Ous
Viaw
Whll
Keokuk
Weeterh
Keokuix
Fishes Ah Capers
Goodrich
Keukuk and Western Railway
Des Moines and
Konus City
Calnesville
Des Moines
Keokuk and Western
van Wert
Kunwan City
Bt. Joseph
Huron
Nashville
Tenn
Jamen E. Wall
Cedar Rapids
Ramsal
Boomer Fouod
Dubuque
Waukon
BR. Vy Boomer
Adamakerunty
John
Johnie
North Carolina
Maryland
Graham Davie
New Borne
Inauguration of W Bradley as Kentucky Governor
The piece describes the inauguration of General W. Bradley as governor of Kentucky amid parades and military displays. It notes a large turnout from Republican and allied groups and a courteous gesture from Governor Hawes as Bradley took the oath and delivered a brief remarks to a cheering crowd.
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Kentucky
W. Bradley
Bernt TorRatten
Democrataate
Hawi Ds
Offen
Death of Daniel Miller in Iowa political life
Daniel Miller longtime Iowa lawyer and former state legislator died in Omaha after visiting his family. He practiced in Madison and Keokuk areas, served as city attorney and legislator, and was known as Uncle Dan in life. Survived by his sons and daughters, the community honors his public service and memory.
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Omaha
Daniel Ry Milley
Lowa
Wwe ST Vewiet Ld
UPI Gy Hyuftuw
Dante Pry Miller
Madison
Polltow
Mort Madison
Keokuk
Tsb
Dan
Upson
Towa
Des Moines
Orielnnally
Warte Haus
Dante F. Miller
Mra
J. M. Whitson
Vite City
Likgrnitt
Chives
Honey Cy Miller
Ara C. M. Phim
Miller
MiLoe
Oniaha
Downfall of Oscar Wilde Recalled in Trial Chronicle
Fragmented account recalls Oscar Wilde's trial and conviction in a religious and philanthropic city. It notes reactions of lawyers judges priests and public figures as they testified to his morality reform agenda and alleged sexual crimes. Wilde’s downfall is framed as a stark clash of ethics and law within a tense social context.
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Boston
Abea
Milne
Tonnon Mitte Jonaires
Vanstatael
Tlonian
Nwell
Windyxtor
Peeuniis
Convicha Lymer
Lipchwernest
Wales
Pharautorleud
Secret Organizations Plan Washington Meeting
A convention of Unucegra and allied groups including the A P A is expected in Washington to discuss future coordinated action and to appoint a committee to push A P A legislation, including a proposed sixteenth amendment. The aim is to shape next year’s campaign and press candidates from all parties to clearly express support for the societies' platforms.
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Volid Lane
Washington
A. P
Thes Kocieties
Railways Mail Service Reports Need for Safer Lighting on Cars
Superintendent White urges federal action to prevent rail car fires from kerosene lamps in railway mail cars. Officials note explosions and overturns cause massive losses, urging adoption of modern lighting to protect lives and cargo. Prominent bankers manufacturers and citizens back safer transmission and avoid, delays and damages from wrecks and lost orders.
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Superintendent White
Washington, Bee. W
Joseph Wilt
Caltyay Giulliaceyies
Feta
Dnele Sam
Fmt
Gallway Mall
Post Office
Congress
Railaway
Milhcars
Rother Rug
Canuardeniesur
Inlie
White Nevin
Bankera
United Sites
Spor
Comet Visible to Eye Near December Sky
The Lick Observatory notes a bright comet seen Sunday morning with clear visibility in the southern sky. It will brighten and move westward each morning, reaching a maximum brightness around December 17 before becoming a morning object again. Nearest approach to the sun occurs ~December 27 with a distant eastern position from Leo.
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Lick Observatory
Cal
Dee
Wera
Vast
Lancy
Constellation Libra
Colter
Jong
Nuye
Donna Finnerty
Dakota City
Editor Sala Dies a Distinguished British Journalist
London December obituary notes the death of George Augustus Sala, renowned journalist and author born in London. A pioneer editor, war correspondent, and prolific writer, Sala premised a career across Daily Telegraph dispatches in 1860s and major works such as How I Tamed Mrs. Cruiser and A Residence in Rusala.
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London
George Augustus Ball
George Augustus Henry Sala
nWwse
Teno Bar
United States
Daily Telegraph
Amerie
France
Empire
Dma
Spain
Alphonsa
Cruiser
Rusala
Waterloo
Awful Farewell Across the Scaffold The Tragedy of Harry
An aged transcript reveals a condemned man Harry and his brother Adry in a tense final encounter at the scaffold. The exchange includes pleas for forgiveness and a vow to haunt the living until death, framed by statements from Dr Thaddeus Hayward on justice and insanity.
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Minneapolis
Mint
Harry
Alex
Adry
Prtner
Jaipitas
Thaddeus Hayward
Touane
Heaven
Hell
Raisini
Pormerkudy
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Ie and Marine Insurance Company
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