Chorus to Stardom How Opera Stars Began in the Chorus
A labeled roll call traces contemporary operatic and musical comedy stars from chorus beginnings. Bessie Abott and Lillian Russell rose from chorus work to prima donna status. Eva Tanguay Anna Held Adrienne Augarde and others also started in choruses before achieving fame and leading roles. The piece notes early training grounds at Castle Square and Augustin Daly productions, detailing several rise stories across Broadway and European stages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneone
Worgan
Bessie Abott
Abcott
The
University of Hard Knocks
Augustin Daly
Alice Nielson
Gertrude Hoffmann
Lillian Russell
Httle
Eva Tanguay
Anna Held
Chantant
Adrienne Augarde
Fritz Scheff
Frances Cameron
Merry Widows
Billie Hurke
Billie
Elizabeth Brice
Grace van Studdiford
Miss Brice
Lulu Glaser
Pittsburg
New York
Broadway
Theatrical Talks and Personal Anecdotes From Miss Ring and Miss Fischer
A bustling panorama of theater life unfolds with Miss Ring challenging actor Paulding over high heels before signing a contract, and Miss Alice Fischer reflecting on her career from Terre Haute to the American stage. She discusses elocution, critiques Western characters, and recalls tea with Dr Oliver Wendell Holmes and Mrs Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick NeLulding
Sts Louis
Telegraph
Lew Fields
Merry-Star
Fields
Miss Ring
Mr. Fields
Mr. Paulding
Mr Paulding
Miss Jans
Alice Fischer
Michael Nolin
William Harcourt
Frank Mayo
Terre Haute
Ind
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Mrs. Holmes
Wilson the dramatist and orator in late 19th century critique
The piece lauds Wilson as a versatile figure in drama and public speaking. It traces his shift from musical comedy to legitimate theater, highlights his triumph with The Bachelor's Baby, and notes his vigorous opposition to new Massachusetts child labor legislation, arguing for a balanced view of stage careers and protections for child performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Massachusetts
Chia
Law
Hfe
Youth wins lightweight title for Wolgast Jeffries rivalry
The article reports Ad Wolgast of Milwaukee defeats Hut Neuwen in California on Washingtons Birthday to capture the lightweight championship, highlighting youth over experience and noting reaction to the bout. It also outlines proposed changes for intercollegiate football rules and mentions a motor sled novelty by A L Hilaman claiming 30 mph speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolgast
Jeffries
Fortune Maker
Ad Wolgast
Milwaukee
California
A. L. Hilaman
Moorestown
Antarctic
Polar
Hilaman
Ham Fish Jr Declared Harvard's Strongest Man
Harvard tests and exams declared Hamilton Fish Jr the university's strongest man. At Heminway gymnasium he scored 1200 points in the assessment by Dr Dudley Sargent. Fish, on leave, is 21, 6 ft 3 in, 205 pounds, noted as one of the most developed men to matriculate and a star soccer and basketball player and three time All American tackle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard
Hamilton Fish, Jr
Young Fish
Dudley Sargent
Heminway
Fish
Intercollegiate Aeronautics Promoted by Penn Aero Club
The Aero Club of the University of Pennsylvania aims to form an intercollegiate aeronautic association. A convention with representatives from every college over 600 students will meet in Philadelphia during Easter week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Aero Club of
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Ban Johnson Earns Big Salary In Baseball Leadership
The American League magnates voted Ban Johnson a $25,000 salary for twenty years. Charley Murphy calls it good press agent work, yet Johnson’s earnings are high enough to keep him comfortable. He led the league through wartime and remains a powerful figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ban Johnson
Johnson
Charley Murphy
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Savage
Catorna
Newa
Bennie
Newark
Mabelle Gilman
W EO Corey
James T Powers
Pearl of Pekin
Maud Raymond
Gus Rogers
Comediennes
Tlora Zabelle
Castle Square Company
Helen Hale
Peggy
Paris
Woodland
Harriet Burt
Qgtrl
Wolshi
Blanche King
Old Standard Theater
William Irving Paulding
Frederick Paulding
Mary Mannering
Mark Short
Mrs. Malaprop
Tommy Clark
Entiatiere
Veeuhg
Roen
Nelson guKgisn
Mstisma
Udmsenf
Perros
Lyans
Wheuer
Hon
Denmark
Dreasny
Sotth
Nedwen
Tate
Nelson
Jeff
Wiho Noone
Jamie Yriem
Johnaen
Marie
Vaudville
America
Onie
Jess
Johnen
Jeffs
Johnsons
Tance
Ham Fish, JR
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