Five Expert Snare Players Battle At New Yak Hall
A chaotic account of a sixteenth century style balk line billiards exhibition in Peek, Chickering Hall, New York. Five experts including George F. Slosson and William Sarton are named as participants in a planned tournament amid unclear text and garbled phrasing. The story notes the Salk Line style of play with open shots and a complex balk frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peek
Chickering Hall
George F. Slosson
Daly
William Sarton
Randolph Hieber
Telis
Skoesca
Toa
Hine
Halle
Nyrain
Jone Rene
Billiards and Variety Act Featured in Late 19th Century Show
The text describes Bo and William Sexton as veteran billiards players aiming for top tournament honors, with Bo at forty and Sexton about eight years into his expert career. It mentions their styles, accuracy, and confidence, alongside profiles of Millie Hylton and other performers from London to New York stages, highlighting diverse acts and touring plans.
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Sloseon
Usi Ag
Dama
Iavons
Wiliam Sexton
Tallartana
Pat Sigrens Gil
Lite Daly
Sgud
Sams Eax
Tikmad
Peghbertood
Lina Frank Ives
Slasson
Iver
Zuma
Tiss Roebener Fust-Express
Frank Bebwizert
Lognuss
Soerth
Denlurs
New York
Trouble in the Brotherhood of Players Seethes Over Salaries
A chaotic discussion unfolds as W I Harris outlines jealousy and shifts within the Brotherhood of Players. Disputes focus on 1883 salary expectations, loyalty to secession pledges, and Welch’s demands. Ward, Welch, and others face pressure amid threats of expulsions and defections to the new league.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ward
New York
Uslice
MP Ward
Schemos
Ward
Ther Argus
Justices
Mgers
Thempso Ware
Welch
Walch
Loress
Tim Kenfo
Eilary
Thas
Pioneering Showman Bidwell and the Amphi theatre venture
A fragmented 19th century account traces Bidwell’s career from New York saloon keeper to New Orleans slip merchant and back to running the Phoenix house. It covers his circus partnerships with Dr. Spalding and Charles Rogere, the American Dramatic Service venture, and patronage by notable figures. The note ends with a discussion of ball bearings and optical loupe-like devices used in a ball manufacturing context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Bidwell
Hudson River
Nowadars
New York
New Orleans
Widwell
T. KR Spalding
Charles J. Rogere
Poleon
Maris Wainwright
Jo I. Weil
Osmond Tearia
May
Sultana Mystery Fragments Draw Attention to Wreck
Partial OCR text hints at a maritime disaster involving the Sultana with scattered phrases about boats, wreckage, and survivors. Names and specifics are unclear, but the fragment points to a dramatic event at sea and ensuing confusion.
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England
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Rome
Delatio
Monte Crit
Geisty Theatre
Tog
Stata Miller
Beto
Long Bran
Tony Pastors
Miss Hylton
Mr Pastor
New Yor Theatre
Americas
Bésming
Mullin Hylton
Algernon Piizhattheare
Gallgnt Crusader
Ser Algsede
Colt Theatre Sweer
Canada
Beechams
THOS
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St. Helens
Lancashire
B. F. Len & CO
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Brotherhood of Players
W. I. Harris
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Ewing
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Pieter
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Peliable
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Peets
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Scott
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Mks
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Yackteen
Mara
Lee
Tom Corhegecay
Geery Tens
Priadaipaia
Tal Wichita
Eagla Wieera Kamae
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Fourth National Bank
Wichita, Kansas
RSS Soan
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West Side National Bank
C.F. Coleman
Comguail, & Lawrence
Travia
B. Santas
Jake Waite
Oathine
Guy
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Tam
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Hous Folwe Rowtmat
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Wichita
Kansas
Chicago Lumber Co
Lawrence Ave
Chicago
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Oliver & Imbodenco
Deret
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