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America's Cup - Great Columbia Sketch... Review of Israel Zangwill's "Children of the Ghetto"...
America's Cup - Great Columbia Sketch... Review of Israel Zangwill's "Children of the Ghetto"...
Item # 699169
October 17, 1899
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Oct. 17, 1899
* America's Cup - great front-page sketch of the Columbia
* Review of Israel Zangwill's play, "Children of the Ghetto"
The front page has one of the better illustrations of the Columbia, of America's Cup fame. It also includes detailed coverage of the first race. Nice to have this displayable report in a New York Newspaper, the location where the race took place. The Columbia would go on to win the Cup.
Page 9 has: "THE DRAMA - MUSIC - 'THE CHILDREN OF THE GETTO'", which provides a lengthy (more than a column) review of Israel Zangwill's impactful play of the same name. Note: Israel Zangwill was a notable writer and activist, also known (among many things) as the one who popularized the description of America as "The Melting Pot". Although not on a large scale, within days of the premier on the 16th, people rioted in response to the play.
Other news of the day and advertising are found throughout.
Complete in 2 sections, minor chipping, evenly toned, and although brittle (common for the era), it is in better condition than most newspapers from 1899. Should be handled with care.
Category: Post-Civil War
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