Theatrical Year Ends in New York Riches and Risks
A New York review of the theatrical season estimates about 4 million dollars was earned by thirteen theatres and the opera, led by Madison Square Theatre with over 800,000. It notes the high costs of staging and touring, the celebrity mania around Bernhardt and Langtry, and a saga of a ballet dancer’s fragile health amid spotlight and glamour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York City
Madison Square Theatre
Booth’s Theatre
Bernhardt
Booth’s
14Th Street Theatre
Wallack’s
Niblo’s Garden
Theatre Comique
Langtry
Abbey
Bach James
Rose Coghlan
Nowarriage
Taney
Clara Siiris
Sarah Jewett
Mr . Anderson
Town
Ballet Corps
Aeady
Perdition
Manhattan Beach
Frigid Figures Expose Congress Excesses of 1883
A New York Sun excerpt analyzes Allison's figures showing a net 77.5 million dollar rise in 1883 appropriations over 1882. The piece blames Republican leadership, Robeson and Keifer, for profligate spending, recalls Grantism, and notes Democratic reforms reduced waste. It warns voters of continued extravagance and rings out a call to accountability in the fall election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Allison
Appropriations
Senate
Congress
Republican Party
Secor Robeson
House of Representatives
Grant
Army
Navy
Washington
House
Keifer
Snow Cloud on Lake Encountered Aboard the Menominee
A Chicago special dated August 11 reports the propeller Menominee encountered a mid lake thick cold cloud that burst on deck, burying it in six inches of snow and slush for five minutes. The crew and passengers confirm the unusual event. A New London, Connecticut robber, armed with a revolver, forced several youths to surrender blackberries in broad daylight, likened to a comic operetta burglary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Menominee
Mid Lake
New Loxpoyx
Conn
Jay Hubbell
Gilbert
Toto
Fragmented midcentury ads andmusings from a period page
A collage of product testimonials and quirky notes appears, citing remedies such as Peruna for catarrh and Brown's remedy for indigestion, plus remarks on Rye Beach, a police detective, Parker's Ginger Tonic, Cuticura products, Sanford's Radical Care, and various opinions about Oscar Wilde and a beached rye joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rye
J. Williams
Medway
Parker
Oscar Wilde
Betsare
Sanford
Emigration Ad Promotes Missouri Farmlands For Sale
An immigration pitch invites Northeast Missouri settlers to inspect farms, noting 210 acre Baxter property near Hannibal with rail access and timber, priced at 80 per acre with favorable terms. Agent Hofer H Winchell of Palmyra handles listings and free descriptive leaflets. Also mentions a patent rheumatic remedy sold by Walker Bros. of Warren, Pa.
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Missouri
Iowa
Chicago
Philadelphia
New Yeark
AN. W. M. Baxter
Hannibal
Marion County
Truits
Palmyra
Hofer H, Winchell
Palmyra, Marion Co
Walker Bros
Warren, Pa
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America
London
Agentleman
Brown
Wm. Boyd
Pittsburg
Pendlvania
ARDIS
Iymen of
Wells
Rich
Iaeam
William White
James Leighty
Foundry
Se VII Sto, Phil
Todiay
Barnes, Bancroft & Co
Europe
Buffalo
Grand Central Dry Goods House of
Main ST
Buffalo, N.Y
Wood
Thomas
Third St
Methodist Church
City Music Store
Thos. L. Manville
Warren, Penn’s
Kranich & Bach’s Pianos
Manville
Patriot
Patriot Publishing CO
Harrisburg, Pasub
Warren, Penn’a
Beech St
Dunkirk
Nixon & CO
J. E. Berxstreser
Merck’s
BpEc
Janie
Allegheny Valley
Pittstyle
R.R
Tadle
Pma
Bane
Grad
Skidmores
Moons
Oa. & GW. Crossing
Freweburg
Fentonville
Ackleys
Russellburg
North Warren
Warren
Jackson
Youngsville
Pittsfield
Garland
Titusville
D. Thayer
T. C
Claye
Lake Shore Road
MAR Bt
Granite Works
W. B. Kinsky
Union School House
Manuufacturer
Aq T
B. Kinsey
P. Bysecker
Second Street
Variety Hall
Peruna
Feruna
Jane
Percy
E. Hartalan &Co
Osborn
Man-A-Lin
George Wuiederbold
Main Street
Youngsville, Pal
Christian Fiineel
Senera St
nZimt
Hitalo, VV
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