Stage Critics and Theatre Etiquette in Nineteenth Century Coverage
A New York Journal report surveys reactions to star Charles Warner in London, notes rivalries among Barrett and Irving, and recounts Philadelphia Times and New York Times critiques of theater manners. It highlights audience heckling, giggling chatter, tall hats blocking views, and the quirks of reserved-seat diagrams in 19th century venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Warner
Lonin
Henry Irving
Wilai Barrett
Delphi Theater
Mandation
Ionpeau
Charles Reed
Stetson
Mr. Wallack
Tield Oston
London
Warner
George Barrett
Wilson Barrett
Dixey
Princess’ Theater
Henry Iving
Mr. Barrett
New York Journal
Bijou
New York Times
The Jersey Lily Declares Home in America
Mrs Langtry states permanent residence will be in the United States, professing affection for America tied to her rumored romance with Freddy Gebhardt. Gossip adds her name may brand a new Havana cigars line by Alvarez next summer, designed to surpass all others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Alvarez
Stage Chat Returns to Theater With Star Gossip
MINNIE MappERN shows enthusiasm for the new play Mignonette Geister aims to recover voice and resume opera Harry Sargent’s palace car boom is rekindled MopseEska chatter peaks since that memorable year John B Owens last appeared in Harlem Sol Smith Russell lists four reasons for retirement plans including wife family health and income Cra Greene signs with Lotta to write a new play for her
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Mappern
Geister
MopseEska
Harry Sargent
Cray Greene
Lotta
Sol Smith Russell
The Fair Sex In Style Wit And Maids
A humorous column of social trivia notes how women pursue cosmetics and beauty. A joke exchange about a thermomet er and Venetian glass contrasts wit about quicksilver. A physician chimes in on lipstick habits and how health and exercise replace powders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
The Modern Marriage Dilemma by Frances Willard
Frances E. Willard questions young women's future choices and the risks of traditional paths. She argues women deserve independent purpose before marriage, urging self reliance and meaningful partnership over mere provision or protection.
The fluctuating female mind in fiction and life
A critic argues that novels thrive on the unpredictable female mind, praising variety over uniform rules, and asserts that understanding women preserves society and fuels literature. The essay defends love's uncertainty as essential to the novel and warns against reducing women to fixed types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dudley Warner
Elderly Man Aims to Stop Drinking at Ninety Six
In an Arkansaw Traveler tale a ninety six year old man seeks a magistrate to swear off drinking. He explains his long study and resolve to quit, saying his future prospects depend on giving up liquor and that now is the time to quit before it is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Arthur
John E. Owens
New York
Europe
Owens
London
England
Arsenal
Woolwich
Richard ST
Papa
Frances E. Willard
Will Wallace Harvey
Bivonasc
Thornton
South Florida
Equator
Atlantic
Norway
Arkansaw Traveler
Boy's tall tale ends with a Biblical lie
In Lynn a boy praised Ananias and Sapphira from his father's tale and was found by his mother to have told another great lie. The child declared God didn't dead me either, illustrating a stubborn streak in a newspaper humor piece from the Boston Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Ananias
Sapphira
Willie
Boston Record
Peruvian Bull Fight and Dahomey Serpent Temple Lore
A vivid description contrasts a Peruvian bull-fight with matadors and picadores to a Dahomey town temple where a thousand serpents are kept. The article covers bull-fighting ritual, the matador’s red shawl, and the death of the bull, then details Werda’s temple, serpent handling, and strict penalties for killing serpents. It closes with brief humor about a physician’s exam gag and a golden plover sighting after a long ocean flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torrero
Brooklyn Magazine
Werda
Kingdom of
Dahomey
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Gehell Capital
Dakota
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Philadelphia Times
Pittsburgh Dispatch
John B. Owens
Harlem
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Mra. Arlington
Optician
Battersby
Mr. Roberts
Rotterdam
Jaye
Bernard Fokke
Fokke
Wiseacres
Cape of Good Hope
Cape
Moncure D. Conway
Philadelphia Press
Alphonse Karr
Newfoundland
Ireland
Mediterranean
Africa
Italy
Little Red Riding Hood
Jack
Tom
Milly
Wyatt
Earl of Surrey
St. James
Serpents
Alth
Pulsley
Pacific
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