Annie Russell and Gillette Audition Tale From Past Era
A fragmentary recollection cites Annie Russell using disguise to win a Gillette stage engagement, with a Southern accented girl denied initially. The tale reflects early 20th century theater lore, plus a stray parody about puns by Owen Wister and a vast cosmological musing from Hayfield Mower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunie Russell
William Gillette
Esmeralda
Annie Russel
Weil Sue
East Lyone
Annie Russell
Gillette
Baron Rothachild
Owen Wister
Fanny Kemble
von Rothschild
Octogenarian Quarrel Cited in Wry Exchange
A sharp exchange between a young semi-educated Negro and an older unlettered man erupts over a mispronounced remark, with threats of a beating. The York Tribune mentions catalpa cultivation advising the speciosa variety from the Wabash river region as superior to irregular, crooked bits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Tribune
Catalpa
Wabash River
Wealth and titles and a monkey wrench of marriage
The article discusses baronetcies granted for party service rather than merit, noting payments of up to £500 and the influence of party whips in the House of Commons. It riffs on wealth, eccentric marriages, and social habits, including a tale of a steward with many wives and the irony of material pursuits. It closes with a humorous quip about Sunday school and Bible study.
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James
House of Couuons
London Truth
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Ingersoll
Mystenen
Ioney Wis
Hinself
Die Monneo
Vietin
Dr. Saintly
Roy Pat
Brooklyn
Rosenstock Bros
Victron Reneomms Co
Frederick, Md
Spa
Continental Brewing Company
Philadelphia
H. Shipley
North Marest Street
Frederick Gas and Electric Co
Saratoga St
Baltimore
Cataowne
Maal
Ion
United States
Remington
Smith Premier
Olver
Baltimore & Ohio R. R
ST. Louis
Cincinnati
Bape
Alttysratmve
Lealon
Heaton
BNL
Pennyrova
Bine Rittan
Returm Mall
In Tex News
Colnwa
N. Market St
May Manton Pattern Company
May Manton
Colgate
Milady
C. Thos. Kemp
Carty
Carty’s Furniture Store
E. Patrick St
Frew
Walker & Bennett
North Market Street
Crossett Or Hess
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
B.rosenour& Sons
Market and
Patrick Streets
Sale
A. R. Yeakle
Central Hardware Company
Glover
Central Hardware CO
South Market Street
Frederick
Etchison’s
Morris
W. H. B. Etchison
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