Midway Dancer Scandals Highlight St Louis Exhibition
An account of the Midway Plaisance performances in St Louis details Patina the Persian dancer and La Belle Fatima, whose exotic acts, language barriers, and personal intrigues drew crowds. The piece notes improvised theater, accusations of fakery, and the broader pattern of orientalism shaping the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Fi Sorby
Canada
United States
Kugnab
Yar Sheriffs Tald
Ross
St. Louis
Midway
Azve
Republic
Atic
Nels Vatlon
Tere
Lazarsport
Ibd
Esonot
Midred Scott
Gbleaso
U.S. A
Scott
Chicago
Shia
Patina
America
Valentine’s Day in Harlem Stirs Racial Banter and Advice
A sensational chronicle of a festive Harlem Valentine celebration, featuring Sam Johnson and Saint Valentine themes, with pointed commentary on race, danger, and social customs. The piece satirically questions affection, loyalty, and color lines, while advising readers to beware granting valentines freely and to mail them back if received from unreliable sources.
St Valentine customs as told by shop windows and tales
The piece recalls ancient Valentine lore and modern customs. It describes how Valentine tokens became commercial and outlines old traditions of gift exchanges and games, including fortune drawing and romantic rituals. It also notes the mythic origin linked to Pan and Juno and the later shift toward romantic expressions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vientines
Valentine
Maoy
Lochinvar
Fatman
Hallowe'en
Rome
Pan
Juno
Local political clash as city races heat up
Dem and Republican candidates vie for Marshal and City Commissioner with four candidates in the field. Wm Burns and Citizens ticket hopes stir talk of close contests ahead of March primaries. Reapportionment, trustee races, and clerk posts noted amid church revival and school safety concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Sedgwick
Aif
Richard O'Bernie
Bin
Citizens
Trus
Aod Justice of the Peace
Carloe Leatharcaud
W. A. Brown
W. Ellifrite
Theo. Burris
Thomas Pugh
Felix Hudsell
Richard Veazey
Squire Howells
Bridgeport
M. E
Ey. Bogle
Presbyterian Church
R. F. Attendar
James Jamison
Buima Black
Noy
Cochran
Sevaside
Siemee
Bridgeport Church Events and Local Notices
Bridgeport notes a mix of church activities including Good Templars events at Bel Aire lodge, a revival update in Quaker City, and a Monday evening M E church meeting. Community reports cover hospitalities, spelling contests, and home gatherings, with rail yard and mine accidents noted and local officials involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B
Taroars O
Kirkwood
Good Templars
Ballaire
Bellaire Lodge
Lewis Stegnred
Mt. de Chantal
Duslevy
Worthington
Quaker City
Ohlo
M. E
LO. G. T
C. L. & W. Railroad
Wheeling Creek
Wagner
Fill House
Bridgeport
Rees McDonald
L. W. Heinlein
Saupoville
O. Riverside Lodge
G. T
J. B. Loe
Templar
Kate Wigginton
Ella Grimm
C. B. Loe
Samuel Turner
Minnie Wigainton
Lucy Winesburg
Marshall
D. L. Grimm
Guaed
Lille Schaffer
Sentinel
Wm. F. Eberle
Judy Gray
Wo. Baker
Judy
Baker
Wi. Dixon
Martin's
Perry
Frank Davis
Wi. Woods
George Cook
Charles Howells
Bridge Street
Snally
Waa
Christian Endeavor
Stella Spangenbure
J.C. Patterson
Boston
Mass
Friends
Presbyterian Church
Bellaire Manufacturing and Brisport Street Railroad Company
Belle Kinney
Belwont
Marioniuset bill passes legislature for countywide pike improvement
Feb 1 Stavrexvitis reports the bill to improve Marioniuset has passed, enabling countywide paving to provide jobs. Lobbyists faced opposition from Senator Wood who demanded the original town included in the pike plan be removed, a change the Senate refused to accept. Word comes from Steubenville via Smithfield, noting a principal township not included. The drive is framed as relief work for the unemployed as residents react to the shift. Chapman arrives from Maspogpensh, visiting W. L. Medill at her AL home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain City Lodge
A. A
Garland
Pittsburg
Vicw
Hocking
Wheeling
Alex. Potter Hias
Wand Q
Lewis Block
Albert Sapp
Opera House
Chris Hell
Socona Street
Lavi Jones
Broadway
Jess
Philadelphia
James Gray
North Third Street
God
Stavrexvitis
Marionuiset
Columbus
Senator Wood
Senate
Pike
Steubenville
Smithfield
Chapman
W. L. Medill
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Midwat
Repubtic
Dante du Ventrs
Kasiers
St Louis
Estrellion
Ruhou orEd
Woo You Eonne
Itakiog Puruno Theater Company
Anverie
Ong
Persia
France
Jem God
New York
Wallopa
Gairo
Uae
Cho
Chad
Abe
Appliuss
Solibar
Iiiddard Hotel
Mildred
J. Scott
Parima
Goddard Botwl
Fatima
Lis
Sud
Walter
Liatha
Louleses
Ahma
Battuta
Lasswaele
Walter Fed
la Belle Fatima
Haji le Mahafode
United States Circus Company
Chiy
Busiess
Generia Persian
Montomery
Alex Thorn
New York City
Sabers
Sas Frapclco
Plaisance
Toste
Brillantine
Sam Johnsing
Harlem
Vallentine
New
Wallentine
Saint Wal- Jenting
Plesares
Leo
Amerzon
de Alga
Kirin
Goliar
AurseSwrer
Som
Miss Bright
Adorr
Adtor
Bobby
Jerusalem
Wattins
Martin Frey
McCang Bros
Grovers
Orr
North Fourth Street
Minnie Winder
Wheelly Telacd
Steubenville Friends
Misa Kate Clayland
Tom Duncan
George Duncan
Seymore Dunlevey
B. M. Caldwell
W.T. Graham
EW. Reid
Loeee
Tiit
Nap Morrow
New Athens
J. H. Lafferty
Helene
H. M. Clare
Brookside
Kidney
Epworth League
Wm. Hickinson
Mies
Emma
Steven
McAninch
David Moore
Washington
G. E
John Moore
Parkensares
W. Va
James
Houston
Tore
Alex
Jim
Faring
Ponentston
Belmont Cory
Moe
Conan
Jamis Mar
Tor Borse
Stes Vorel
Joseph Willian
Katee Precklin
Sam
Stealti
Charme
John Patterson
Johnville
Flushing
John Heroe
Albert Clegant
J. F. Patt
Sm. Semumacher
Dausidera
Epdott
Ani
Mra. Fowler
Giarendon
W. W. Corre
Harvey Tark
Obi
Meawe
Arciiec
Elephar
General Hurst
Hyuveing
Tyhourg
Priceeda Fund
Marshal
Canvurlog Boro
Vanih
Mekiifr
Wiscwes
Aoa
Ren
Elieer
Steunen Viele
Frey
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