Exciting Stage Scene Draws Soldiers to Denver Theater
In winter 1803 the Denver municipal theater, under John Langrishe, hosted about 61 KK Union soldiers as avid patrons. They funded wartime props and even brought guns for a fort scene. A misfire caused a powder blast that damaged the stage, while performers and soldiers blamed the chaos on battlefield realism.
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Denver
Yrinipal Theater
John Langrishe
Union
Lanerich Garten
Luchiow
Lessie Brown
Salt Lake Tribate
Fioresce introduces new play by Valentine and Rowe
The London stage presents Fioresce from B B Valentine and George Fawcett Rowe. ManGaRver Matuen may appear next season as Peg Waftington in Masks and Faces. Robert L Downina to star in The Gladiator, John McCullough’s adaptation. Patti Sealehi Galassi begin concert tour November 15 at Steinway Hall New York. Duates Barren to tour nationwide as leading man with Edwin Booth.
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ManGaRver Matuen
Peg Waftington
Robert L. Downina
Closet Hymn and Gospel Call to Action in Sunday Reading
A fragmented sermon-like extract urges singing and hymn selection to energize worship. It frames Jesus Christ and biblical study as living, action-driven faith, cites philosopher Arago and Voltaire contrasts, and urges practical hymn choices to enliven services and gatherings.
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Devon
Voltaire
Strauss
Walker
Joseph Cook
Parental duty frames religious instruction through time
The article argues that family worship begins at home with each father as a priest, urging parents to diligently teach God’s commandments as in Abraham and Israel. It cites New Testament exhortations, insists on ongoing parental nurture, and warns that neglect harms salvation. It blends church practice with admonitions on singing, discipline, and unity.
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Toole
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Family Herald
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Hardworker
Abraham
Israel
Tiame
Besin
Christ
Methodist Recorder
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Cory
Jane
Nina
Pam
Wood
Curves Safely Guide Down Heavy Grades In Railroading
An 19th century essay explains why heavy freight trains need curves on steep downgrades. Curves retard speed, provide traction, and keep trains from shooting off the track. The conductor notes engineers often rely on air brakes and that trains rarely jump a curve after many years of railroading.
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Alita
Augustus
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Augmustus
Tie
Virgil
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Hod
Aneustus
Caesar
Fred Ss. Ryman
Groodall
The Disadvantages of the English Cottage
A critique contrasts English cottage design with American needs noting winter cold and summer heat. It argues against copying English plans exactly and urges intelligent adaptation. The piece references The Century and includes social sketches about Frankie Cleveland and Washington society.
Incorrigible Witness Delivers Rough Courtroom Exchange
A dramatic courtroom scene shows a witness unable to answer simply and mishearing questions. The lawyer struggles as the witness's rambling responses reveal confusion, misnaming the defendant as Case and mocking the process. The judge orders decorum while the witness mutters a jab at the lead attorney.
Pontoon Bridge Tale and Oddities From the Era
During Hood's retreat from Nashville stories recount crossing the Tennessee River on a pontoon bridge with Captain of the Thirty third Alabama boasting of crossing alone. A dry Yank jests about paddling, soldiers chant who commands the pontoon boots, while other snippets mention a New Haven cat show with unusual cats and a club riot patrol returning home.
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Tennessee River
Thirtyth Alabama
Army of the Tennessee
New Corinth
Yank
Ain
New Haven
Striped Beauty
Jack
Steamer C
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