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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1890
Page
7
A New York law restricts child actors under sixteen from theatrical work without proper supervision or wage controls. The passage recalls past abuses like the padrone system and declines such practices, noting tragic histories of child labor and exploitation in early stages of theater.
The article discusses a movement by the Anicorpvertend Society for the Prevention of Crusty Children to curb child employment in theatrical performances. It notes legislation targeting underage performers and officials enforcing these restrictions, amid public debate on protecting children and regulating stage work.
Fragmentary OCR text appears to reference medical remedies and personal names but lacks coherent narrative. The words suggest a discussion of a medicine or tonic and a historical figure or author, with scattered phrases about relief, illness, and possible remedies, but no coherent event, date, or location emerges. The piece reads like noisy, partial notes rather than a complete report.
A review notes young actors in popular plays. Elsie Leslie, Little Lord Fauntleroy star, still regains fame with demanding roles. Other child performers like Little Wallis Eddinger and Gertie Homans are highlighted for their long scenes and stage endurance amid shifts in Bowery and Bijou productions.
The article recounts protests and arrests over child ballet and pantomime on stage, noting Mr. Gorey’s order to remove six children and a mayoral refusal to sanction a performance. It contrasts with public sentiment that while laws may be violated, audiences favor clever child actors when not overworked. It also profiles Constant Coquelin and his son, detailing their careers, personalities, and art interests.
A 13 year old Chicago boy, Rintehfort Kavanagh, is hailed as one of the finest bay tenors globally. Trained in Grace Episcopal Church, he has performed before Adalina Patti at the Chicago Auditorium and at the White House, with critics praising his distinct voice and artistry.
In a tangled set of theatre negotiations Miss Huntington faces managerial interference from Mrs. Huntington and others. Reports note a European welcome despite friction with managers and critics, while a contract move may allow American dates before season end. Also included are a bridge hand section and scoring remarks.
The Edward Kemp Trophy, a drinking horn and ornate gold prize, was given last spring to the Seventh New York Regiment for the best company score in a two week armory contest. Twenty five men from each company compete, with the winning unit holding the prize for the year.
Fragmentary OCR describes a rare artifact linked to a Duke and a Copenhagen event. It details a low fourier silver body with gold ornamentation, a reenactment of invocations, and a note on invitations and social customs around the piece. The text notes price estimates in “Dapse crowes” and a 1108 simulate monetary value, with references to a relic kept near gold and a crowd’s ceremony tone.
A reflective piece urges self restraint and virtue amid daily trials. It contrasts rash anger with steady effort, urging humility, gentleness, and focus on pure, good thoughts to overcome life's evils and to strengthen earnest, disciplined action toward better outcomes.
MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY promotes routes to Springs Ark New Orleans Florida and elsewhere via Pullman Buffet Sleeping Cars and the Colorado Short Line The Shortest Route to St Louis offers connections across the region with emphasis on luxury rail travel options.
The fragment notes a wedding and related notices in a small town paper. It lists scattered names and travel terms like Pullman, Buffet, Sleeping Cars, plus a few partial phrases about events. The readable items hint at transportation and social announcements without complete details.
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