Italian operas fade as English stage rises in New York
The piece tracks 19th century New York opera scenes with Mrs Austin as figurehead, rivals like Madame Peron, and performers such as Miss Conduit and Miss Eissler. It notes theater shifts, ticket speculation, and price spirals from 1837 onward, including Bowery and Park Theatre anecdotes and fame of Caradori and Bra ham.
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Ttalian Opers
Mallbrae
Pines
Mra Austin
Madame Peron
Park Theatre
Nove
Madame Feron
New York
Chariton
Varick
Park ‘Theatre
Mr. White
Orera
Caradori
Fanny Elssler
Miss Eissler
Walte
Opera at New York's Metropolis Era Transition Time
The article traces New York opera history from the old Academy of Music site to the Metropolitan Opera House, noting a shift in audience rules and the rise of Teressa Trudi as a leading prima donna. It highlights the move of opera from the Academy to the Metropalatias and Academy venues, reflecting on early 20th century cultural changes.
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New York
Eee
Sxeotiewan
Dewl Ruliatts
Teressa Trudi
Academy of Music
Metropolitas
Wageliceat Metropolitan Opera House
Candlers in the Egg Trade Turn on Candles for Grading
In the wholesale egg district near Warren and Washington streets, workers grade millions of eggs in the dark. Each egg is carefully inspected before shipping to retailers. The process, called candling, uses candlelight to detect flaws and determine quality.
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Puzzlea Msn
Warren
Washington Streets
Candlio
Dark Room Egg Grading Described by Expert Looker
An article describes a wholesale egg house dark room where eggs are candled. The expert can discern freshness by candlelight, judging crates of eggs and noting some may be months old while labeling only clear bad eggs.
Egg trading and candling scams on Hester Street
An unnamed expert describes egg dealing practices in city streets, noting how eggs labeled Nice Eggs are crack tested, cheaper markets in poorer quarters accept substandard products, and explosive eggs create strong odors deterring visitors. Hens stop laying late fall, keeping crates stocked until spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hester Street
Old Dorchester tale of a child and a stopper of time
A fragile verse recalls an old Dorchester pair, a girl and a boy aged about three, playing hidden games in warm sunlight. The girl hides in cupboards and presses as the boy counts one two three. The scene ends with an aging lady and a little boy sharing a quiet memory.
Queen Victoria's Pets At Windsor Palace Stable Life
A portrait of Queen Victoria and the royal kennels and ponies. Donkey Jacquot draws the Queen's chair, Skewbald the Shetland pony pulls a cart, and Jenny the donkey is pictured. The queen's dogs, Brundsdoo, Humble, and Sandringham Count, receive elaborate care, with many pets painted by famed artists.
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Victoria
Grasse
Issate
Wind
Sandringham Palace
Brundsdoo
Humple
Wales
Kavorita
England
Prince of Wales
Princess
Bina
Beau
Bella
Sandringham
Toynbee
Maud
Queen's Royal Pets At Windsor Share Bonded Lives
Reading of royal yard life shows the Queen's favorites, including the white mare and donkey pair Ninette and Jenny, who travel together and express affection with playful races. A chestnut charger once owned by the late Emperor Frederick and Prince Christian's rider shares a paddock with Ninette and others like Marcho the Pomeranian. The ensemble includes Beppo and Roos the Skye, Gina and Glen the collie, all noted for age and companionship.
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Shaw Farm
Fred
Jerick
Germany
Christian
Ninette
Gra
Patricia
Conthe
Jenny
Her
Marzo
Tallan Spitz
Roos
Gina
Tallan Spitzes
Trusts and a Christmas Turkey Joke
A brief exchange features Mr. Murry Bill-Olney urged to curb trusts while Mr. Langfeeder-Well hopes to avoid interfering with one trust. The playful line asks which trust and mentions a “turkey trussed” remark tied to Christmas.
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Murry Bill—Olney
Langfeeder
Teras
Free 50 Cent Book Offer From Dr France Institute
A sensational medical ad promises 300000 books given away free on receipt of 70 cents for a medical guide by Dr France of the France Medical and Surgical Institute in Columbus Ohio. It touts cures for many diseases including female ailments and nervous disorders with home treatment and confidential consultations.
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France
Columbus
France Medical and Surgical Institute
Gay St
Das, Paanch and Ottman
New York
Ohio
Prin Phe Institute
Ouxan
Marti
Ottman
Otiman
Local miscall ends in near miss during court day
In West Virginia on December 1 3 M Foster of Weston reports a campaign shift toward Republicans as court sessions unfold. A shooting incident at a hospital leaves a man lightly injured when a discharged firearm misfired striking near the eye but causing no serious harm. Republicans face shifts as county politics realign and a prospective prosecuting attorney candidate materializes.
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Lowall
Jobe George
Shirley
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Balley
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Mate
Wonderful Palace
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Stitz
Marco
Lumpie
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Aimee
Gaxamal
Weakzjass
Taoshee
Chollie
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Mazurka Hongrosse
Lamberti
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