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Louise Montague Crowned Forepaughs Queen of Beauty
The Royal Parlor at the Continental Hotel hosted Louise Montague after Mr. Forepaugh chose her as the winner of a ten thousand dollar prize for the handsomest woman in the country. Born in New York's Ninth Ward around 21 years ago, she has performed on stage about four years and will appear daily as Lalla Rookh in Forepaugh's grand street pageant. The piece notes her appearance, origin, and the selection process from over 3,000 portraits.
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Continental Hotel
Dom Pedro
Brazil
Albert Edwards
Prince of Wales
Alexis
Grant
Louise Montague
Forepaugh
Montague
Queen of Beauty
Ninth Ward
New York City