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Newspaper

The Cincinnati Telegram

Location

Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1888

Page

4

Amusement Directory Listing Fragment

A fragmented amusement directory entry lists various acts and venues including Maggie Mitchell Siberia Murkay Ax and Murphy Hakgris Florence Binddey The Standard and Middleton s Bull y The Wizard and Zoological Gardens with animals noted.

Maggie Mitchell Siberia Murkay Ax Murphy Hakgris Florence Binddey the Standard Seve Kony & Middleton Wizard People Harry Karnell Moste Hall Ensihen Eoe Zoologcal Garvens

Is Marriage a Failure in Idealist Viewpoints

The discussion on marriage spans 80 days and many voices arguing that while idealists may deem marriage a failure, in practical terms it endures and varies with each couple. The piece also touches on former presidents service, political prospects, and local civic notes.

Notable Guests Lodging At Various City Hotels

A list records prominent figures staying at St. Nicholas Grand Emory Burnet and Gibson House hotels. Hon Augustus C Willson Gen W J Landman A P Donnelly ER M Hedges Rob Harrison Bishop Goodwell and others noted as visitors or residents with connections to water works commerce and politics.

A. Grosvenor St. Nicholas Grand C.C. Willis Vicksburg Uy KR Emory Talliday Washington James W. Owens Newark Ohio George F. Gallacher the Burnet Charles Hermany Louisville Hermwtiv i Water Works Mission Ra Augustus C. Willson Lancaster W. J. Landman A. P. Donnelly Columbus Gibson House ER. M. Hedges Indianapolis RK. Andrews Boston C. Ue Mitchell Chas. Wood Cleveland Thus Rob Harrison Tishop D. A.goodwell and Wife New Haven Conn Brown

Stage News and Society Happenings in 1880s Press

Nonsense and brief notices span theater appearances Michael Kelley dubbed the $10 000 beauty at Hoyts Fourteenth Street theater with Bobraves in Tin Soldier. Other items mention Plaids, Platts in cabinet talk, Blaine hints and Allen Meyers election tricks. Also notes on city improvements, water works, canals, tax changes, and a Cincinnati insurance banquet at the Queen City Club House.

Mike Kelly Hoyt Fourteenth Street Bobraves Kel Mr. Hoyt Dunap Stage News Cincinnati Underwriters’ Association Queen City Club J. M. DeCamp Oratory H. M. Magill Garram Gano Mr. Lindsay Covington John A. Townley S. M. Wasson J.C. Bennett Henry C. Urner Bert Shell

A Dis Honest Clerk Arrested for Petit Larceny

A clerk named H. Brinkley of Miller & Co. was arrested last evening at the corner of Sixth and Race streets for stealing a box of handkerchiefs. He confessed to pilfering various goods while employed about three weeks, claims origins in Dayton Ohio and Louisville before arriving in Cincinnati.

Hell Miller & Co H. Brinkley Béli Bixth Central Station Brinkley Dayton Ohio Louisville Cincinnati

Missing Crystal Palace owner rumored to flee to Europe

A sensational report claims Amandus Evert, late Crystal Palace proprietor on Fourth Street, left for New York and sailed to Europe after a Wednesday failure. Probate inventory shows assets of 47119 against liabilities over 51000 as assignee searches for him.

Amandus Evert Crystal Palace Fourth Street New York Europe Wm. Rinehart Ebert West Fourth Street Main Street Berlin

TWO WOMEN, And Now Mr. Auburn Revels in a Domestic Sensation

Mr. Zumstein a county engineer’s nephew with a wife in Sandusky Ohio elopes and later parts from her after showing interest in another neighbor Miss Herman. The tale of infidelity and desertion stirs gossip in the hills near Auburn.

Mr. Auburn Auburn George Zumstein John Zumstein Grand Hotel Harper Zumstein Etta Boemer Sandusky Ohio Highland Avenue Mollitor Street Bingams Miss Herman

Fragmented Local Society Notes and a Romantic Leap Year Tale

A chaotic column notes many names and skits from Cincinnati society, including claims about notable locals, a fire incident, and humorous asides. It blends anecdotes about advertisers, politicians, and business figures with a romantic leap year joke and a pasted anecdote about Stephen Foster rising to Lord Mayor of London.

Stephen Foster London

Gas Failure Halts Show Sparks Audience Skepticism

A theater manager calm requests patience as the gas lights fail during the performance. A gallery patron shouts in displeasure, revealing tension and confusion among the audience.

Signs of Success and Hair Growth in Mr Hopeful Novel

In a humorous exchange Mrs Minks asks about the novel by young Mr Hopeful and Mr Minks replies it is a great success, likening sales to hot cakes. He notes the boy’s hair growing long and eyes rolling as a curious aside, with a Buffalo Truth phonetic fragment about chopping wood.

pAshasmaker Chicago Boston Keimiore Mediaizeq New York Baltmore Kerper Walnut Hills Mrs. Minks Mr. Hopeful Mr. Minks Phin

Our Gamblers and Their Networks Spread Across the Nation

A survey of Cincinnati gamblers shows most have dispersed to cities like Washington DC Dayton Columbus Austin and Chicago to run faro and keno operations. Names include Bob Lynn Marshall Woorim Louis Lampfersick Tom Metcalfe Eddie Wyatt Vic Foster Charles Detesh Bill Lock Bill Bolander Harry Hoffman Dick Puryear Col. Sellers Geo Gould and others still seeking openings. Many were regulars at Vine Street and Longworth Street venues before relocating and continuing stake playing and bookmaking in new locales.

Bob Lynn Marshall Woorim Vine Street Washington, D. C Louis Lampfersick Tom Metcalfe Dayton Ohio Eddie Wyatt Fifth Street Hot Springs Vic, Foster Longworth Street Austin Texas Newport Cincinnati Charles Detesh Bill Lock Longsworth Bill Bolander Harry Hoffman Kongworth Street Tom Cochran Mickey Woodward John Flume Charles Reed Dickey Rowe Columbus Blackey Edwards Arty Duffy Vine Callender Gould Geo. Meade West Fifth Street

Rumors Fly Over Police Court Succession Plans

A debate over Judge Caldwell's successor at the Police Court dominates talks. Legislators plan a bill to let Caldwell appoint his own successor, delaying resignation into February. Amos Dye is mentioned as a favored candidate amid political maneuvering. A separate note reports a small fire near the State Bank causing about thirty dollars in damage.

Judge Caldwell Hamilton County Caldwell Usld Tam Ives Amos

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