Beware of Dyed Diamond Swindle In New York History
A 1916 New York Telegram warning exposes schemes turning cheap yellow diamonds white by alcohol and Prussian blue. Reputable dealers urge law changes as confidence in the diamond trade dips and cases of dyed stones surface, even tying the tale to a Persian shah anecdote.
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New York Telegram
United States Steel
New York
Fifth Avenue
Persia
His Majesty
Paris
Coffee Sparks a Civil War Widow and Veteran's Union Chemise
In Rochester Minnesota six years ago Harrison R Bullard a 78 year old Civil War veteran met Mary Melissa Evans 67 widow and member of the Woman's Relief Corps at a Grand Army of the Republic encampment coffee stand They married after the ceremony and coffee was served.
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Rochester
Minn
Minneapolis Journal
Harrison R. Bullard
Grand Army of the Republic
Woman Relief Corps
Woman's Relief Corps
Mary Melissa Evans
Appearing Deceptive Appetite of a Young Guest
A story notes the aunt of a boy marveling at his large appetite during a visit. The boy deflects with a witty remark claiming he is not as small as he seems from the outside. Mercy and playful banter highlight the household scene.
Moral Dejection Over Prideful Horse
A humor piece recounts an expressman unhappy with a horse he bought. He dislikes that the animal won’t hold her head high, while the dealer jokes she will when paid in full. The exchange hinges on praiseworthy pride and a vendor’s quip.
Russian Ballet at Majestic Opens Vaudeville Bill
The Majestic Theater features Theodore Kosloff and Vlasta Maslova from the Russian Imperial Ballet with a 20 member orchestra. The Kosloff troupe headlines a diverse bill including Frank Mullane, Charles Irwin with Kitty Henry, Bee Ho Gray, Ada Sommerville, Caites Brothers, The Fire Escape, and Mile. Paula the trapeze artist. The show opens Wednesday at 2:30 PM.
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Theodore Kosloff
Vlasta Maslova
Russian Imperial Ballet
Moscow
Petrograd
Majestic Theater
United States
San Antonio
Kosloff
Ballet Russe
Viasta Maslova
Frank Mullane
Mullane
Charles Irwin
Kitty Henry
The
Majestic
Bee Ho Gray
Ada Sommerville
New York
Charles Deland & Co
Deland
Caites Brothers
America
Mile
Paula
Portraits of Occupations and a Train Conversation
A traveling duo discuss a well faced stranger on a train seat guessing his job. They propose lawyer editor banker philanthropist, while a station reveal exposes him as a saloon and butcher shop operator. A punch cartoon caption ends the vignette with a milk boy gag.
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Arthur
Gaztee
Edith
Al H. Wilson Performs My Killarney Rose at the Majestic
Al H. Wilson brings his Irish come song play My Killarney Rose to the Majestic for Monday and Tuesday nights. The show blends comedy and romance with a roaming Irishman who marries a high born woman and faces her guardian. New songs include My Killarney Rose Where the Shamrock Grows The Love I Give to You Mary Houlihan and The Yodel That Stole My Girl Away.
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al H. Wilson
Killarney
Dublin
Wilson
Mary Houlihan
Mary Houllihan
Killarney Rose
Homebound traveler recalls Rome trip through husband’s tickets
A home-loving woman explains to a neighbor that she cannot confirm a Rome journey because her husband always bought the travel tickets. This anecdote highlights a lighthearted domestic tale of travel and memory.
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Rome
Could Prove It. A riddle about servants and proof
A mother boasts that her daughter needs at least three servants. The suitor promises to manage. She will prove con potanarele that the daughter can exist with only one, implying a clever workaround or logical twist in the dependency claim.
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Conpotanarele
Humorous Misadventures Across Country and City Life
A collection of light anecdotes from farm and boarding house settings. A country boy hides eggs to hatch a clumsy plan and a boy miscounts cakes for a bus ride. A jest about marriage vows ends with a quip replacing obedience with love and support.
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Alamo Plaza
Charlie Chaplin
the Smuddlers
Paramount All Star
Country Store
Castanda
Helen Holmes
Lumberlands
Shadow
Bianca
Ravengar
Jerry Carson
Sebastian
Mrs. Fox
Casey
Jess Willard
Wigwam Theater No
Coffee
Cupid
the Majestic
Ecstasie D'Amour
Russia
Supreme Dancing Stars
Cen
Ter
Restuiot
Phone Crockett
Interstate
Orpheum
Keith
Janet Adair
Miss Adelphi
Helen Lackaye & Company
Burkhardt
Thief
N.Y. Palace Theater
Theodore Koslofe
Imperial Russian Ballet of
Houston
Dallas
Sidney R.ellis
Don Crollarnney Rose
John
Pittsburg
Roxanne Rex
Harold
Harold Hardup
Puck
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