Here and There In Gotham on Early Modern Trends
A scrambled Gotham column surveys social reform, religion, opera, and a modern erotic revival. It notes Emmanuel church healing appeals, critic Jacobus Damm, Miss Lantee Gunning rising in opera, and a New York occult prize contest. It contrasts Italian dominance in opera with American ambition and mocks pretensions of spiritualists and bathhouse ventures in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Church
Tin
New York
Jacobus Damm
Dominic
Metropalitxy Oper
Hobiday & Mantelan
Italy
Teutonic
Frau Coslcha
Lantee Gunning
Gotham
Marcello
Nordid
Heracles
J P Morgan and His Treasures Revealed
A profile of J P Morgan detailing his vast private collection of books manuscripts paintings and sculptures housed in his New York gallery and overseas holdings. The piece notes his secrecy a Yale degree and the aura of scholarly patronage surrounding his art and literary treasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
J. P. Morerr
Ithrairy
Trong
Morgan
East Thirty-sixth Street
Charles F McKim
P. Monoan
Yale
Dr. Morgan
Meurgan
York
Henry VIII
Thackeray
Vanity Pub
Beatt
Dumas
George Sand
Reade
Bulwer Lytton
Chirionie Bronte
Burns
Tie *Cotter
Ign
The Blokes Grocery Store and Town Folly
A fragmentary raunchy scene centers on a store in Broken’ grocery with talk of coal wood and grand schemes gone awry. The narrator notes martial nights and “monstrous deeds” near the shop as locals joke about fortunes and labor. A New York Merald personal observation follows about a Sunday school teacher urging perseverance and shared work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broken
Joo Cone
New York
Question on display of flag sparks protest at city hall
A heated outburst erupts as a speaker demands why the national ensign is hung on the walls. The janitor explains the flag stayed up to avoid damaging plaster, revealing tensions over display and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natla
New York
Fragmented Quips and Gossip From City Pages
A collage of clipped quips from readers and columns, mentioning social manners, shopping and small talk. Snatches reference perishable goods and gift books, with stray names and places hinting at a lively urban miscellany.
Reading Between Lines of a Distant Letter
A fragment from a letter reveals concern about emotional distance and reassurance of enduring closeness. The speaker, addressing Aunt Mary and Emily, mentions cold weather as a metaphor while affirming plans to stay emotionally near and continue living together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunt Mary
Emily
Charles
Mantie
Puck
Differing Conditions and a Military Hero's Portrayal
A fragment from the Baltimore American hints at contrasting depictions of a military hero and a society belle, noting differing conditions and a curious phrase about powder and race. The garbled OCR suggests editorial tone and era, with incomplete references to individuals and social roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
What Distinguishing Quality Defines the Problem Play
A cryptic note asks what makes a problem play distinct. It suggests the work provokes thought, halts reflection, and keeps readers guessing about the next idea, using muffled phrases and fragmented terms to hint at deeper artistic aims.
Fragmentary exchange on music timing and venues
A garbled dialogue references time, hearing music, and a New York scene unclear in meaning. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the snippet suggests a discussion about performance timing and sound.
Consolation Note From Mrs Newed After Marrage
Fragmentary OCR reads as a personal note with garbled lines about marriage, a three month period, and an expectation one year from now. Mentions Tom Ollwid Oh and Bt Louis Power where text is unclear, likely a private message or diary fragment. No clear event, date, or identifiable organizations present.
The Conquest of Mr Ideal in a Ride to Millicent
A man boasts he can outdo Mr Ideal in sport and romance. While courting Millicent, he drives a four cylinder auto on an open road dodging a charging bull and swamp bogs. He saves Millicent by ramming the bull with a fence rail, then proclaims his bravery as she remains silent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capri
Prem Ana Thad
Millicent
Bor Neal
Tam
Robin Hood
Kidd
Timne T
Berte
Abe
Qwe
Mr. Delie
Andiuw
Ewing
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
The Ham Diet That Reform Won From a Lazy Man
A Balky man known as Bil Beott loves ham above all and raids neighbors at night for it. Widow Glenn overcomes his theft by subjecting him to a brutal four day ham regimen ending in a reform that transforms him. He reforms and leaves the locals to remember his ham fueled awakening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uni
Bil Beott
Witow ‘Glenn
Tulle
Bil Boot
Own
Mra Glenn
Hivin
Han Han
Widder Glenn
Mr. Beatt
Borkiner County
Tim
Jane
Fill Scott
Elma Anay Fe
Madison Square Garden Faces Demolition Threat
The renowned New York venue, once a hub for exhibitions, rallies, and society events, may be torn down to make way for stores and skyscrapers. Municipal purchase efforts arise as the tower statue of Diana and architect Stanford White’s legacy are referenced amid a history of political demonstrations and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Madison Nquai Garden
Diana
Pupae St. Ganidens
Toitdad
Beitig
Avehia
Tutome
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Gene Lis
Metropolitan
Willinenewe
Haigh
Frith
Xocren
Pagetia! Society
Lie Fackson
Donuilhem
Wall Street
Rome
Athens
New
Siuyvexant Brown
J.P. Morgan and His
Prema
An Abe
Bobby
Jens Chauffeur
Kavens City
Madge
Marjorie
Beethie Batge
Aina Rana
MR. Ideal
Ana
Bam
Tio
Walde
Madison Square Garden
Manar
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