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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1890
Page
7
A lively New York Metropolitan Opera season opens with The Barber of Bagdad staged in lavish detail. The production showcases grand scenery and a large company, with prominent stars and chorus, as audiences enjoy a sparkling performance of this exotic tale.
A garbled dramatic scene shows ar oath tale with a chest, a Cadi, a barber, and a near-death struggle involving Nareddie and Bareidin. The piece shifts to Knights of Honor appeals for widows and orphans, citing lodge benevolence, member counts, and death benefit totals to highlight ongoing charitable efforts.
Grand Commander Burns reports on the Fraternal Association of the American Legion of Honor in Philadelphia. The text covers its origins, aims to unify councils, promote attendance, mutual visits, and governance to grow membership and fraternal ties. It notes early funding, notable members, and past expulsions. includes dates and places tied to the order’s history.
The Police Gazette notes a revival of heavy weight lifting once deemed important. A large dumbbell weighing 1090 pounds attracted attention as lifters pursued the prize, with massive trunks and steady balance cited as key traits.
The event draws famed lifters like Sebastian Miller and George Hirschhorn to challenge the 1,090 pounds with a log handle. James W Kennedy, an iron molder, finally nears the mark after multiple attempts, yet David L Dowd’s 1,424 pound lift remains unchallenged as the era’s record.
Myra Kemble, famed Australian stage figure, recently departed the colonies for England. A farewell in Sydney marked the end of a celebrated tour after a fatiguing rehearsal. Born in Ireland and married, she started in Melbourne in 1874, rose to Victoria Theatre leading lady, and at 19 played Lady Macbeth, the youngest to attempt the role in Australia. Her stage name, Kemble, came from her mother, then borne by her mother before marriage. Her father opposed her acting career.
The Paris tourney at the exposition featured George Naude of Paris winning first prize with a six shot score using a revoster on a new French target. George Bird, a young Kil dare Hentine and Calamet club member, matched Naude’s score in a specialized center target, while other details describe shot placement and equipment. The article also notes rising racing money and attendance, with figures for New York and Brooklyn, plus commentary on costs and broader public amusement trends.
A fragmented note describes a large fund tied to widows and orphans with payments delayed by processing issues. It mentions a 1000 Massachusetts bond and a national banks exemption, noting the fund covers the entire membership of the order and relates to the insurance or pension system.
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