Autobiography Excerpt on Edwin Forrest from Century
Joseph Jefferson recounts Edwin Forrest in The Century Magazine midwinter number. The piece highlights Forrest as a compelling actor with a rugged frame and Herculean strength, praising his controlled musical delivery and dramatic depth during a performance of Metamora.
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Forrest and the Metan dea theater row testimony
Fragmented OCR recounts a chaotic rehearsal and public confrontation at a Washington Metadora show involving Forrest and manager Ford. A furious scene follows, with coaching and apologies offered as theater tensions escalate amid crowd expectations and looming consequences.
Stage disaster and boxing notes from a chaotic program
An account recounts Metamora on stage with a chaotic performance, soldiering through a burns mishap and audience uproar, followed by a disastrous five act finale. It details Forrest’s comic exit and a smoking sponge fire, then shifts to boxing notes on Weir versus Murphy at the California Athletic Club in San Francisco, including Weir’s reputation and list of past opponents.
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Collapse of Players League and Baseball Payfights
The piece argues a Players' Brotherhood collapse would not cut salaries and might force the National League to check mangement. It notes magnates fear loss, public opinion shaping power, and a need for fair pay through disciplined, well paid players while predicting limited salary gains for stars and new hires amid league financial stakes.
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