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November 8, 1903
The Brunswick Daily News
Brunswick, Glynn County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Carrie Nation and her hatchet made their stage debut in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, on Nov. 7, in the play 'Ten Nights in a Barroom,' using real props to aid the temperance cause. The performance drew a good audience.
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CARRIE IS NOW ON THE STAGE.
Made Her Debut in Perth Amboy Last Night.
New York, Nov. 7.--Over in Jersey in the little town of Perth Amboy, Carrie Nation and her hatchet made their stage debut tonight.
The time honored "Ten Nights in a Barroom" was chosen as the vehicle in which Carrie and the hatchet to fame and fortune and incidentally give aid to the cause of temperance. No outsiders have been allowed to see Mrs. Nation in her rehearsals but her press agent has kept the fact that she is to give a performance, before the public for some time and a good house greeted the smasher.
In the smashing act a real hatchet and real glasses were used.
Made Her Debut in Perth Amboy Last Night.
New York, Nov. 7.--Over in Jersey in the little town of Perth Amboy, Carrie Nation and her hatchet made their stage debut tonight.
The time honored "Ten Nights in a Barroom" was chosen as the vehicle in which Carrie and the hatchet to fame and fortune and incidentally give aid to the cause of temperance. No outsiders have been allowed to see Mrs. Nation in her rehearsals but her press agent has kept the fact that she is to give a performance, before the public for some time and a good house greeted the smasher.
In the smashing act a real hatchet and real glasses were used.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Moral Virtue
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Carrie Nation
Stage Debut
Perth Amboy
Hatchet
Temperance
Ten Nights In A Barroom
What entities or persons were involved?
Carrie Nation
Where did it happen?
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Story Details
Key Persons
Carrie Nation
Location
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Event Date
Nov. 7
Story Details
Carrie Nation debuted on stage in Perth Amboy, performing in 'Ten Nights in a Barroom' using a real hatchet and glasses in the smashing scene to promote temperance.