Miss Shaw Stars in The Heroine Who Prevented a Disaster
Bright stage star Mary Shaw heads the Cumberland Theatre company in a gripping dramatic program at the Crawford Monday night. The tale, praised as a standout among modern sensational dramas, features Shaw delivering a daring act amid flame and peril, drawing praise from critics and audiences alike.
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Steatert
Reyae
Mary Shaw
Peare
Mulwee Lytton
New Cra
Furcen
New York
Stewie
Mise Shaw
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Mother Gray long served as nurse at the Children's Home in New York. Her remedy, named Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for hurtless relief, has been prepared and placed in drug stores for public use.
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Mother Gray
New York
Mother
Hhurtelesa
Washington's Preference Inquiries At Library For Rag Time
The Washington Post notes many inquiries at the Congressional Library about rag time reveal that musical students lack required knowledge and inclination to pursue formal study. It argues most students show little interest in the intellectual benefits of musical education and improvement.
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Acarcely
Dooliey
Bill Batley
Dooley
HH Batley
United States Congress
Mapey Brown
Germany
America
New Fork
Washington
Congressional Library
Nat Depilorabie
Washington Pole
Congressional Brats
Washington Post
Actors Praise Friend Audience And Debut On Stage
In a weekly chat the author recalls actors sharing praise after a season. A Philadelphia debutante as Norval impresses a great tragedian who commends her performance. A Colorado woman at a town registration booth reveals a candid view on school questions and party alignment at election time.
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Jorest Jeferson
Bawin Forrest
Nerval
Joe
Williare
Jeffernon
Fettleman
Philadelphia
Norval
Arage
Sousa Praises Thomas Leader of American Orchestra
John Philip Sousa lauds Thomas as a pioneer in American music and urges strong support to preserve the Chicago orchestra. He warns against subsidies harming pure love of music and envisions a national school of American music if the orchestra is sustained. He remarks on the potential loss if Thomas retires and calls for continued public backing.
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Long Inlind
Timothy Murphy
Stranieer
St. Louis
Pitane
Obe
Chicago
Thomas
United States
John Philip Sons
Daily News
Berlin
Seka
America
la Best
Great Britain
Marit Lam
Shakespearean Sparks in New York Theater History
Fifty years ago New York theatergoers flocked to the stage as Shakespeare enjoyed popularity. A collector’s scrapbooks reveal scenes from Lam Broadway, with Bruguary Center and Richelieu at Wellack’s theater. Lester Wallack starred in Lady of Lyons with Miss Laura Keene, and routine bills were planned for nightly success.
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New York City
New York
Tie
Schick
Haudon Breet
Richelieu
Wellack's
Hackett’s New Play Alexander the Great Season Opener
James Ky Hackett announces a new drama titled Alexander the Great to debut in Boston at the Weber & Wield theater in September. The work, devised with Victor Mapes, centers on ancient Persia with elaborate scenery and costumes and will stars Hackett in the title role before a Chicago run at the Grand Opera House.
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Alexander the Great
Boston
James Ky Hackett
Weber & Wield Theater
Fvision
Jne
Alexander
Mr. Harkets
Victor Mapes
Persis
Hackett
Grand Opera House
Chicago
Theatrical News Roundup From Vaudeville World
The article lists numerous theatrical figures and productions including The Watersorm, The Wiserdof, and The Watersorm. It notes Clara Lavine Morton and the Morton sisters, mentions Ellsie Lewis and Chira Morris, and references critics like William Winter. It covers cast changes, withdrawals, and upcoming engagements in London and New York venues.
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A. Stone
Wiserdof
Clara Lavine Morton
Morton Sisters
Ater Aly Soe
Elsie Lewise
Chira Morris
Rye
Harry B. Santh Boa
Dixie
Nixon
Zimmaermas
Topeka
Peace Inc
Newark
Aten Huth
London
Lomton
Martin Feegra
Serarda
Beige
Mayme Scons
Dave Te
Prieda Lint Cohen
Chicago
Banks
Bride Portraits and the Photo Dilemma in Chicago
A Chicago Record column notes brides long to capture nuptial beauty yet photographers discuss the awkward truth. They lament posed portraits where brides smile stiffly or flare with red cheeks and pale complexions, urging natural poses over stiff contrivances. The piece recalls old negatives showing overstyled unions and jokes about avoiding awkward embraces by clever blocking or candid angles.
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Neraelt
Jane
Chicago
Fragmentary Boston Herald Passage on Religious Debate
A damaged Boston Herald snippet discusses religious debate with fragmented phrases about missionaries, law, and Christian onside sentiment. It mentions Rhode Island ties and potential regret over uttered words, reflecting a charged tone in early public discourse.
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Eve Ixland
Taland
Worste
Hove
Rorekgny
Leeds
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Artz
Niblo's Garden
St. Charles
Burton's Theater
Chambers Street
Couldock
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Annie Yeamans
Yeamans
Yeomans
Armerids
Eine
Australia
Sydney
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Yrsmans
Far East
Onte
GRIST
Sousa
Ruskin Gorham
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