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"Bridgeport Gleanings," The Boston Advocate, Aug 28, 1886

BPL_The Boston Advocate_Aug 28 1886-4,5,8,9- Massachusetts Newspapers, 1704-1974 - MyHeritage. Bridgeport Gleanings.Episodes of Travel.pdf
An example of the column "Bridgeport Gleanings" in The Boston Advocate where the readers are informed about social and political affairs, religious events, and news about prominent members in the community. In this particular instance, the column…

"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Sep 25, 1886

BPL_The Boston Advocate_Sep 25 1886-7 - Massachusetts Newspapers, 1704-1974 - MyHeritage. They Say.pdf
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others, "That James G. Blaine Jr., youngest son of Hon. James G. Blaine was married to the daughter of Col. Nevins, of Ohio, two weeks ago." "That a certain young man entered a…

"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Sep 18, 1886

BPL_The Boston Advocate_Sep 18 1886-1 - Massachusetts Newspapers, 1704-1974 - MyHeritage. They Say.pdf
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others, "That Mme. Selika and Mr. Williams were guests at the Aquidneck, Newport, last week." "That Mme. Selika's stage costumes are made by Worth." "That the lady and…

"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Sep 4, 1886

BPL_The Boston Advocate_Sep 4 1886-1 - Massachusetts Newspapers, 1704-1974 - MyHeritage. They Say p. 1+2.pdf
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others, "That among the fashionable Boston people there have been more receptions within the last week than there have been for a long time." "That Madame Selika made a great…

"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Oct 30, 1886

BPL_The Boston Advocate_Oct 30 1886-7 - Massachusetts Newspapers, 1704-1974 - MyHeritage. They Say.pdf
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others, "That Robt Ingersoll cannot recover from the throat trouble with which he is ill." "That if there were no Boston ADVOCATE, society would go mad with ennui." "That the…

"They Say," The Boston Advocate, Oct 23, 1886

BPL_The Boston Advocate_Oct 23 1886-8 - Massachusetts Newspapers, 1704-1974 - MyHeritage. They Say.pdf
In this edition of "They Say," Bert Islew informs her readers, among others, "That a well known young lady was looking for an earthquake last week." "That Miss Cleveland has been a failure as an editor. That she will sever her connection with the…

Letter from Charlotte Cushman to Elizabeth Palmer Peabody, July 23, 1869

MHS_Horace Mann Papers_7-23-1869 Cushman letter.pdf
Cushman tells Peabody about the discovery of a lump in her breast, her anxieties, and treatment after consulting several doctors. Cushman is afraid that her public image may suffer if she cannot pursue her social duties, such as responding to the…

Letter from Elizabeth Barrett Browning to Isa Blagden, June 1, [1853]

Elizabeth Browning emphasizes again that Grace Greenwood is a person of "general intelligence & sensibility," countering the rumors spread about the writer.Blagden lives with Charlotte Cushman in Via Gregoriana, Rome, for the time being.…

"Letter from Rome," Philadelphia Evening Bulletin, Sept 9, 1870

ABP 21 8 Press Clippings.pdf
Brewster writes about the political struggles for unification. Her account is based on her own experience and hearsay. She distinguishes true and fake accounts and traces the political negotiations with the Vatican. Credit The Library Company of…

"Roman Scandal," Chicago Tribune, March 3, 1877

1877. Chicago Tribune. Roman Scandal. European Gossip.pdf
The reprint from the New York World recounts a wedding scandal of the rich Marchese Lezzani family. The incident has been widely discussed among affluent members of the Roman society. Credit Newspaper.com

"THE AMERICAN STAGE", Era, May 9, 1858

1858. Era. Forrest and CC marriage.pdf
This article reports on the rumour that Charlotte Cushman would likely be getting married to Edwin Forrest. Credit The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections

"The American Stage. Theatrical Items," Era, May 9, 1858

1858. Era. Forrest and CC marriage. Omeka.pdf
The newspaper reprints rumors about a marriage between Forrest and Cushman. Credit The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections

Cobbe's Autobiography Life of Frances Power Cobbe (1894)

1894. Cobbe Power, Frances_Life of. Cushman Hosmer chapter. Omeka.pdf
The excerpt gives insights into Charlotte Cushman's household in Rome and the introduction of Cobbe to Mary Lloyd in 1861-62. Credit Hathi Trust

Cushman's Transatlantic Success, New York Daily Herald, March 21, 1845

The article praises Cushman who "has created a sensation in the theatrical world of London." She is presented as the next Mrs Siddons.A critic of the Morning News is denounced for stating that "Miss Cushman has been indebted to the good offices of…

"Miss Cushman", Era, Feb 1, 1852

1852. The Era. Rumors on CCs Death.pdf
This article addresses the false rumours of Charlotte Cushman's death and reports on the certainty of her recovery as she is back in favourable health. Credit The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections

"California", Jackson's Oxford Journal, Aug 30, 1851

1851. Jacksons Oxford Journal. Rumor Male Attire.pdf
This is a short entry under news from America reports on the rumours that Charlotte Cushman has "adopted male attire" permanently. Credit The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections

"Rogers (the poet) and the Misses Cushman", Northern Star, Dec 8, 1849

1849. The Northern Star. Why dont you marry your sister.pdf
This short entry concerns the rumours about Susan Cushman's wedding and Samuel Roger's wife's remark that the former should marry her sister Charlotte Cushman. Credit NCSE: Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition

"A Real Romeo", Northern Star, Jan 9, 1847

1847. Northern Star, A Real Romeo, Jan 9, p. 3.pdf
This short entry reports on Susan Cushman's romantic attachment to a young Englishman from Liverpool. Credit NCSE: Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition

"'Brief Chronicler of the Times'", Manchester Times, May 14, 1847

1847. Manchester Times - CC said to be ill.pdf
This article reports on Charlotte Cushman's health, stating that she "lies dangerously ill at Chester," after injuring her spine on her journey from Belfast. Credit The British Library Newspapers,Gale Digital Collections

"Reviews", Liverpool Mercury, Aug 16, 1846

1846. Liverpool Mercury. Rumors about Susan.pdf
This article reports on a lithograph of Charlotte Cushman being produced and valued at an astonishingly low price. It also praises Cushman on her skills and talent in acting, but disagreeing with Connoisseur that she is in the only tragic actress at…