Modjeska’s Farewell at Wall Rotetreet Theatre in Philadelphia
Madame Modjeska made her farewell appearance at the Wall Rotetreet theatre in Philadelphia before about 240 spectators. The play was Suc beth and after the performance she spoke from the curtain, thanking the Philadelphia press and public and hoping they would not forget the actress who had long been cherished by the city.
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Pattadet
Wall Rotetreet
Madame Motjeska
Philadelphia
Beth
Aczesa
Tars
Cushman
Forrest
Houth
Pullman Passes Duty in Luggage Loss Case
The general term of the superior court affirmed a damages verdict against a Pullman Palace Car Company in a suit by Anna Bruns. She left a handbag with eight diamonds and opera glasses in a car porter’s care during a Jersey City trip, disappeared before her return, and the court held the company responsible for items entrusted to its employee.
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Pather Cae Weenie
Avis
Bis Porter
Crxquivati
Superior Court
Anai
Leote
De Pew Defends Pools Amid Rail Pool Controversy
Chauncey M. Depew, president of the New York Central, argues against railroad pools formed by competing lines between New York and Chicago. He says pools imply government supervision by the Interstate Commerce Commission and oppose private control without oversight, urging regulation over pool rates and operations.
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Chauncey M. Depow
New York Central Failroad
New York
Chicago
Interstate Commerce Commission
Public interests tied to trust opposition and traffic unions
The text condemns trusts and combinations as enemies of public welfare, arguing government distrust and a push by the Joint Traffic Association for stable, fair rates. It claims these groups defeated a bill in Washington and appeal to the public to reject monopolies and restore broader trust formation.
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Uné
Joint Traffic Association
Washington
Cops on Wheels Learn New York Pilot Program
New York officials approve a trial bicycle police unit with two riders starting soon. Commissioner Andrews says uniforms and bicycles to be chosen, with aim to extend to the annexed district if successful, reducing cost versus mounted patrol. Also notes skating at Parsons with good ice and a late season reminder from Peerless Steam laundry.
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York
New York
Andrews
Dsst
Mischief and Mockery Echo Through Dated Jots and Jests
A collage of frayed quotes from Washington Star Detroit Free Press Chicago Tribune and other papers features snatches of dialogue and humor. A mortgage tale notes Constable John J Anderson pursuing Al Shulthis over a $250 horse with Shulthis set to recover property. An ad touts the Aurora Havana cigar for 19 cents in the city.
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John J. Anderson
al. Shulthis
Shulthis
Aurora
Havana
Talmage Praises New Congress as Nation Seeks Prosperity
In a telegraphic World letter Rev Dr. T DeWitt Talmage lauds the new congress for its gray headed, experienced membership and moral character. He predicts no disgraceful scenes this session and expects prosperity to follow, stating the group may be the finest in decades and will uphold the constitution. He recalls past house brawls and corrupt payrolls, contrasting them with today’s promising assembly.
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Yeus
T. DeWitt Talmage
House of Representatives
Imad
Gome
Grow
Heltz
Cavode
Congress
Capitol
Wii
United States
Amserica
Nat Goodwin Stars in Ambition as Senator Gorman
Nat Goodwin gave a decided hit as Sener Obediah Ben in Henry Guy Carleton's Ambition a new comedy of political life in Washington. He dressed as Senator Gorman of Maryland to comic effect and the play was praised as a superior picture of political life. The house was packed with senators representatives and diplomats and the performance drew hearty applause for its timely allusions.
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Raibithon
Seantor Gorman
Wasarxerus
Nat Goodwin
Sener Obediah Ben
Henry Guy Carleton
Washington
Seontor Gorman
Maryland
Erin
le Doors
Henry Guy Carlwton
New Anesthetic From Oxygen and Ether Developments
New York reports a group of physicians have combined pure oxygen with ether to create a potential anesthetic. The aim is to match ether’s effectiveness while reducing its dangers. Early uses show no nausea or heart and respiratory weakness, with pallor and exhalation avoided during surgery.
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New York
Eurn
Manhattan York Club Faces Hard Times After Move
The Manhattan York Club, after moving from Fifteenth Street and Fifth Avenue to the Stewart mansion at Thirty-fourth Street and Fourth Avenue, saw a surge in officers and members but endured heavy attrition. About 100 members were dropped as dues and refreshments strained finances.
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Manhattan York
Stanhattan Club
Fifteenth Street
Fifth Avenue
Stewart
Thirty-fourth Street
Firth Avenue
In Memory of Jno M Lean and McLean County Mural Tablet
The McLean County Historical Society met to adopt a resolution for a mural tablet in the Blooming-ton courthouse honoring John McLean. He was Illinois first congressman in 1819 and U S senator from 1821 to 1880. His Shawneetown grave is noted in the report.
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Bloomington
Comet House
Biopsisvros
McLean County Historical Society
Burutivin
Bloomington Court House
John McLean
Ilinois
United States
Iinois
McLean
Shawcestown
Old John Brown's Son Leaves Akron For Califormate
Jason Brown son of John Brown, long associated with the abolitionist case, plans to move from Akron to California in the coming weeks. He recalls his father’s activities against slaveholders including the Pottawatomie affair and defends John Brown’s sanity while noting his father believed he must fight slavery. Brown, now 74, doubts returning to his boyhood home.
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Akron
Axney
Justs August
Jasonna
John Brows
Mr. Brows
Califerate
Jason Brown
Hooper's Ferry
Haneus
Pouawatomie
Brown
Empha
Vanderbilt's North Carolina palace nears completion record building
News notes the Vanderbilt estate near Asheville with a mansion touted as the nation’s largest. A 91,000 rail line moved materials to the castle site while 60,000 bricks and 2,000 tower pots were produced. A 3,000 acre deer park and trout ponds accompany groves and nurseries as the project progresses amid a costly, high profile development.
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North Carolina
New Yorke
George W. Vanderbilt
Asheville
Biltmore
van Wich
Misinasire
Pnlice
Vanderbilt
Memory of John Brown Sparks Harpers Ferry Gathering
A December 6 memorial at Lilac Street Methodist Episcopal church drew Colored Citizens to honor John Brown. Speakers included Hazel Davis Cooper Franklin Jefferson, with Jefferson noted as a former Underground Railroad manager. A telegram from George T. Dowsing suggested future action to honor Brown’s legacy, while calls for a national monument were discussed but not adopted.
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Provinesce
Lilac Street Methodist Episcopal Church
John Brown
Hey
Hazel
A. Davis
J. Cooper
James Jefferson
Leung
Maryland
Capada
George T. Dowsing
Hoston
Wathee Joba Hrown
Vege
Franksin K Ham
Joba Hrown
Harper's Ferry
Joho Brown
Austin Corbin's Italian colony sails for Sunnyside Arkansas
Three hundred sixty-two Italian families from Austin Corbin's colony depart on the Anchor Line City of Hia for Sunnyside plantation in southern Arkansas. Each family signed New York contracts to buy twelve and a half acres with a house, ground and payments totaling $2000 over twenty one years at 5 percent annual interest. Immigrants say a proclamation by Prince Raspull offered homesteads in America though many admitted no cash to work. They paid voyage fare of 22.62 each.
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Sunnyside
Arkansas
New Ounteass
Austin Corbin
Itallant
City of Hia
Fara
Mississippi
Arkansse
New York
Ita
Prince Raspull
Heme
Americam Avil
Employment for Tramps Tourists Out Nine Work
The first rain of the season brings a tramp influx to Los Angeles. Officials revive the plan to station vagrant men in Elysian Park to earn daily bread, separating them from established workers as the weather warms.
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Los Algenes
Usl
Elysian Park
Original of George Harris sent to infirmary
Lewis George Clark, 81, longtime model for Mr. Harris in Uncle Tom's Cabin, was sent to the Protestant Infirmary in Luxtxcrox Kentucky. He has been failing for weeks and is not expected to live much longer.
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Gs.co Harris
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Luxtxcrox
Lewis George Clark
Quadroos
Browe
George Harris
Lacie Tom's
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