Stage Glints and World of Theatre News
Theatre items from stage gossip to new productions and notable salaries. Charles Frohman reads eight plays weekly while Minnie Maddern Fiske prepares The District Attorney for January 21. Debuts, translations, and London notes mix with ads for pills and local services.
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Charles Frohman
Minnie Maddern Fiske
Charles Klein
Harrison Grey Fiske
George Rignold
Robert Hilliard
Richart Harding Davis
Jane Hading
Comedie Francaise
Gymnase
Paris
Dives
London
Two theatergoers in a tense cable car quarrel
A Chicago Tribune item recalls a crowded cable car scene where a mathematician and a musician admire a nearby girl while two women in the party trade barbs about nature and appearance. The moment ends with a comic dispute over kissing etiquette as a domestic quarrel unfolds.
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China
Chicago Tribune
Charity Bits and Scraps of City Life in a Roving Page
Wry vignettes from Detroit Tribune and New York World mock social pretensions and everyday cons, featuring a rejected female candidate, a petty scam from a fictitious insurance firm, a quip about aging, and a mislaid apology. The snippets capture urban chat in a busy press year with sharp humor and sly social critique.
Odd Fellows Grand Lodge Stats and History Notes
The article lists New Jersey and regional Odd Fellows data including New Jersey membership, initiations, losses, receipts, and relief costs. It notes lodges established, qualifications for grand officers, and mentions homes and orphanages in New York and Hollis. It includes anniversary dates for Rhode Island lodges, historical claims, and various state totals for Massachusetts, Missouri, Indiana, Ontario, and Pennsylvania prize offers for extending the order. It also references the AOUW, degree of honor lodges in Nebraska and Ohio, and multiple grand lodge jurisdictions across states.
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New Jersey
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows of
New York
Union Port
Odd Fellows
Hollis
Albert T. Beck
Grand Lodge of
Oklo
Rhode Island
Narragansett Lodge
Westerly
Good Samaritan Jodge
Pawtucket
Canonicas Jodge
Providence
Woonsocket
Baltimore
Massachusetts
Missouri
Uinols Grand Lodge
Dr. Plans
Indiana
Rebekahs of Minds
Orphans
Odd Fellows of Ontario
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Tews
Omaha
Kansas
Michigan
Montana
California
Oregon
Minnesota
Washington
South Dakata
Ilinois
Wissonsin
Colorado
Fraternal Orders Update From Kansas City 1894
Knights of Pythias adopt white ballot system for votes in all lodges. Missouri grand lodge reincorporated December 1. South Carolina allows Charleston lodges to build a Pythian castle hall. Indiana Schiller lodge surrenders charter due to ritual work in English. William A. Fricke elected Wisconsin insurance commissioner. Brith Abraham wives gain joint female membership. United States grand lodge to meet in January and March. Missouri outlook bright for Royal Arcanum and Mystic Chain exchanges. Truman named Somerville medical examiner. 1894 business remains challenging yet steady in New York state.
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Fupremea Lodge
Supreme Lodge
Grand Lodge Knights of Pyntins of
Missouri
Schillerlodge
Indiana
William A. Fricke
Supreme Council
American Legion of Honor
Wisconsin
Ancient Order
Knights of the Mystic Chain
Golden Cross
Boston
Order of Brith Abraham
Independent Order
Brith Abraham
United States Grand Lodge of the i. & A
Royal Arcanum
Owtet
H. 5
Truman
Somerville
New York State
Old Soldiers Duel Over Emperor Joke Ended by Honor
In a tense dispute among aging veterans, Gaillac Bernardin and Gaullic clash over a whispered remark by the Little Corporal. A fellow veteran Big David intervenes, reveals a secret mission to the Emperor, and swears on a cross to prove his tale. The men reconcile, only to mourn a cherished memory later. The piece ends with a note on drum tattoo and nightly taps.
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Ibations
The
Invalides
Ganillac
Gaulllac
Bernardin
Lutzen
Gouiline
Alice
Ips
Beis de Clamart
Invalide
David
Gad
Nilac
Bornerdin
Aluiphy
Biz David
Nien
Gauillac
Beenardin
Mel
Ganillae
Tahal
Declane
Ani Gowaillac
Beurvely
Big David
Galliliac
Leteen
Sarreiovis
Galliling
Gamilinc
Harper's Magazine plans bold new features in 1895
Harper's Magazine outlines upcoming content for 1895 including The Simpletons a new novel by Thomas Hirdy in the December 1894 issue and continuing through November 1895. It features Personal Recollections of Joan of Arc by Louis de Conte, a Charleston and the Carolinas illustrated series, northern Africa reportage, and eight stories by Julian Ralph. Also announced are a three part novelette by Richard Harding Davis and complete short stories, with subscription details and binding options.
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Thomas Hirdy
Thomas ‘Tar
Trilby
Joan of ‘Arc
Sieur Louis de Conte
Maid of Orleans
Charleston
Carolinas
Africa
Harper’s Magazine
Julian Ralph
Jong
Richard Harding Davis
Sky D
Illustrated Prospectus
Post Office
Harper & Brothers
Harper's
Harper's Magazine
Harper's Weekly
Harper's Bazer
Harper's Young People
United States
Canada
Mexico
Hanner & Brothens
P. O
N.Y
Markable Achievement I Exposition Flyer Rail Run
Aired during the World's Fair the twenty hour Chicago to New York service via the Lake Shore route is highlighted. A color litho of the train can be obtained by sending ten cents to K. Wilber, Passenger Agent, Chicago. The seller plans to close out inventories across stores including Marxios Sauna and Stewart stores at cost. 702 Karas Ave.
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Chicago
New York
Lake Shore
K. Wilber
Venera
Atert
Coin
Stewart
Actus
Marxios Saaupox
Karas Ave
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Rockmana
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Kansas Ave
Glof Ekberg
Merchant Tailor
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
J. Masoni
Social Ties
J. Wetherell
Jackson Street
Werrall Avenue
Charles A. Dana
the Sunday Sun
the Sun
Young McBride
Jove
Callrade
Ore
Mr. McBride
Mene
Titta
Charity
Ane
Detroit Tribune
OneElot
Sagpeed
Voggs
Sheenleather
Live and Lot Live Interinity Company
New York World
Indianapolis Journal
Fon
Detroit Free Presa
United Workmen
Knights OF Pythias
Bight
J. M. Knight
Undertaker
Topeka Foundry and Machine Works
R. L. Cofran
Topeka, Kansas
Cremerie
Scott & Scott, Proprietors
Eas
H. Strickler
Aia Usinoy
Geo. Burghart
Ava
St. Denis
Broadway
Hiew Sean
Thay
Tadaai
Yeur
Taylor
Kane
Daly
Stair
Ule
Dodie
F.W. Bailey
A.M
M.D
Kans. Ave
W. L. Doudas
Cordovan
Ae Banca
Ee Chen
Doncol
Douglas
Brockton
Mass
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Co. Nattsen
Ino
Watts
Luckhart & Theaas ‘Strom
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