Movements of Stage Stars and Theatrical Slang
A glossary of theater terms and actor slang from classical roots. It defines audience, auditorium, and terms like backer, blow in, booking, circus, claque, dresser, double up, and entrance and exit with examples and etymology drawn from Latin and French origins.
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Tan
Andigory
Angel
W. W. Kelly
Angels
Angels Jong
Nelse Denham
Thada
Dugozon
Marie Ainne
Dacyne
Martha
Chicago News Letter
Decca the New American Prana Captivates Audiences
An Italian styled American debutante known as Mlle. Decca gains praise as a rising star with a voice described as phenomenal by Verdi and Malini. critics compare her to Grisi, Lind, Patti, and promise unprecedented enthusiasm upon her New York arrival. A separate tale recounts Max Van Brunt’s street duel with Maurice Barrymore, ending with Van Brunt’s defeat and public reckoning.
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Mlle
Decca
Washington
Mme. Marcheri
Verdi
Malinstein
Grisi
Jennie Lind
Tietjens
Anch Patti
Bille
London
Covent Garden
van Brunt
New York
Maurice Barrymore
Max. van Brunt
Mr. Barrymore
Metropolis
Boston Herald
Death of the originator of the Drama of Uncle Tom's Cabin
George Campbell Howard of Uncle Tom's Cabin fame died at his Cambridge Massachusetts home a few days ago at age 68. Born September 6 1818 in England he moved to Nova Scotia early and appeared on stage in 1838 in Philadelphia. He once used the name George H Cannabel and originated the role of St Clair in the 1852 production. He later failed in reviving the original Uncle Tom's Cabin, incurring losses.
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George Campbell Howard
Cambridge
Mass
England
Nova Scotia
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
States
Caroline
Fox
George Fox
James A
Topsy
Cordelia
Eva
Calin
Howard
St. Clair
George H. Cannabel
George L. Aiken
Mr. Howard
Troy
N. Y
Theatrical Rumors Spark Big Four Alliance
Stage circles buzz over Booth Barrett Robson Crane joining forces for a season as the Big Four. Dion Bouciauir abandons Trish lad material for civil war drama while Gus Williams reveals a sudden marriage. Gremnor Fawcett Rowe plans a Nile lecture tour with cartoons. Moreton and Matt Morgan contribute visuals as Axprerson takes London Lyceum lease with Irving.
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Booth
Barrett
Robson
Crane
Dion Bouciauir
Gus Winiams
Gremnor Fawcett Rowe
The
Nile
Matt Morgan
Moreton
Axprerson
Henry Irving
Lyceum Theater
London
W. 5. Gilbert
Mr. Willis
Lord Lytton
Miss Anderson
Does Church Work Pay and A Call to Purpose for Youth
A Watchman sourced piece urges church persistence despite decline, urging a life with purpose. Dr H A Scwlder counsels young men to shape life around diet, study, and manners, emphasizing self-care, intellect, and civility as guiding principles.
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Daniel
H. A. Scwlder
The minimum Christian and the shaman’s rite in Alaska
The piece contrasts a “minimum Christian” who does just enough churchgoing and charity with limited devotion, and then shifts to Alaska, describing shamanic practices for illness and burial customs. It also notes cheap horses across Central and South America, citing Darwin and travelers.
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Central
South America
North America
Europe
Spanish America
Darwin
Florence Dixie
Patagonia
Argentine Republic
Central America
Chicago
Maximizing faith over minimal religion
A brief reflection by John IV. Dulles urging readers to pursue a wholehearted Christian life to secure heaven rather than seek heaven with little religion. The speaker warns that aiming to gain the whole world while losing the soul risks eternal loss and calls for a full, robust faith.
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Brother
John IV. Dulles
The Colored Members of Congress Described Respectfully
The article praises Black legislators in Congress noting they have avoided scandals and remained decent and diligent in public service despite prejudice. It highlights a few as pioneering leaders in intelligent industry and citizenship, earning respect from white colleagues.
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Congress
Fred Douglass
Reminiscences of Public Men and Impeachment Intrigues
A long reminiscence recalls Daniel Webster's powerful Senate presence and Lincoln era politics. It recounts the Johnson impeachment trials with Senator Saulsbury's liquor plot, the use of a stomach pump, and daily escorted votes. Also notes Sumner and emancipation, plus a pension anecdote involving Flowery and Col. Slemons.
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Daniel Webster
Senate Chamber
Raphael
Paul
Athens
Mr. Webster
Johnson
New York
Washington
Mr. Fillmore
Susquehanna
Baltimore
Massachusetts
Gen. Harrison
John Tyler
Andrew Johnson
Senate
House
Ben Wade
Ohio
United States
Saulsbury
Fessenden
Trumbull
Seward
Great Britain
Sumner
Lincoln
Berlin crime album and police methods noted
A Paris Journal des Debats correspondent describes Berlin’s specialist police divisions for housebreaking thefts and swindlers. He notes community extortion, strict controls on nightlife, and a large number of informers in safety police. The piece also discusses hairpin trade and usage in daily life with humor.
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Berlin
Paris
Journal Des Debats
Service Des Mas
Police of Safety
Welfare of Paris Horses Moves by Cruelty Crusade
Paris Cor report praises the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and a Paris league against vivisection. It describes Arcenil Cadian property, branch homes in Asnieres, and a Paris superintendent who rescues abused animals, cares for street horses, and pushes officials to protect animals.
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Paris
America
Society For the Prevention of
Arcenil Cadian
Asnieres
Seine
St. Denis
Chicago Times
Misunderstanding at Adirondacks Trip Reveals Truthful Man
A fragment notes a group of Vassar girls and a man on a tramp through the Adirondacks last summer. He speaks truth, implying many other virtues, while playful questions about enjoying the trip circulate among the party.
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Jacky
Vassar
Adirondacks
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Mitchell Mitchedt
Capital
Dakota
Sock and Buskin
Nees
Totes
Trondon
Milo
New York Graphic
America Opera Company
Boston
Philadelphia Times
God
Manmon
Alaska
Troth
Point Hope
Cor
San Francisco Chronicle
Ben
Perley Roork
Union Army
Mr. Sumner
Bill Slemons
Arkansaw
Bill
Flowery
Slemons
Court House
Siemons
Nevinis
Natepins
TON
Nambera
Variety
Detroit Tribune
Woodward-avenue
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