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January 25, 1897
The Saint Paul Globe
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Milwaukee Alderman Cornelius Corcoran plans to introduce an ordinance banning high hats in theaters, following Chicago Alderman Plotke's example, as most Milwaukee women already remove their bonnets.
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AIMIS TO ABOLISH HIGH HATS.
Milwaukee Alderman Asks for a Copy of the Famous Chicago Measure.
MILWAUKEE, Wis., Jan. 24.-Ald. Cornelius Corcoran, the bachelor representative of the Third ward, has determined to emulate the example of Ald. Plotke, of Chicago. He has written to the Chicago councilman for a copy of his famous ordinance forbidding the wearing of high hats in theaters, and will prepare a measure on its lines and introduce it at the next meeting of the Milwaukee common council. The majority of Milwaukee women remove their bonnets when they go to the play.
Milwaukee Alderman Asks for a Copy of the Famous Chicago Measure.
MILWAUKEE, Wis., Jan. 24.-Ald. Cornelius Corcoran, the bachelor representative of the Third ward, has determined to emulate the example of Ald. Plotke, of Chicago. He has written to the Chicago councilman for a copy of his famous ordinance forbidding the wearing of high hats in theaters, and will prepare a measure on its lines and introduce it at the next meeting of the Milwaukee common council. The majority of Milwaukee women remove their bonnets when they go to the play.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
High Hats Ban
Theater Ordinance
Milwaukee Alderman
Chicago Measure
What entities or persons were involved?
Cornelius Corcoran
Plotke
Where did it happen?
Milwaukee, Wis.; Chicago
Story Details
Key Persons
Cornelius Corcoran
Plotke
Location
Milwaukee, Wis.; Chicago
Event Date
Jan. 24
Story Details
Alderman Corcoran requests Chicago's ordinance banning high hats in theaters to introduce a similar measure in Milwaukee, noting local women remove bonnets.