Smithsonian Institution The William Steinway Diary: 1861-1896
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| NewYork, Octbr. 28th 1892. | ||
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Oct. 28th frid. |
Most papers bring my speech in full, send a number of N.Y. Times + Staatszeitungs to England + Germany work in eveg til 11 P.M. Had daily consultation and immense work by searching through records and writing memorandums for Geo W. Cotterill in H.W.T.St. case agt me & St + Sons. Get extension of todays time to answer said case |
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Oct. 29th sat. |
rain in morning. In ev'g with wife to L.K. preside at first Social evg for ladies + gentlemen, Miß Wohlmuth (sister of Dr. Ed. Hanslik) recites very poorly, Carl Barleben plays pretty well Violin, but Mathilde Gerlach does quite well; having a fine Soprano Voice. Drink 3 glasses of Pilsen beer, get home near 1 AM. Henry Ziegler arrived pr. "Columbia" | |
| Henry Ziegler & family arrived Steamer Columbia | ||
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Oct. 30th Sunday. |
Having taken daily Massage since 13th inst. gradually strengthen me and lessens gout in hands, shoulder, knees and feet, and I look quite well. Preside at Chicago trip Com at L.K. in forenoon. Work all afternoon at St. Hall on Harbuckle case. In evg at Arion Concert, Carnegie Hall, Ottendorfer + Mrs. Woerishoffer. Then walk to Henry Ziegler who celebrates his birthday, have pleasant chat til 11 P.M. Gustav Candidus stops at H. Zieglers house |
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Oct 31st Monday, |
Terribly busy all day. In evg. after working all day at my house, to H. Ziegler for supper. At 8 P.M. with him, Chas H. + Fred T. St. and Stetson hold Board of Trustee Meeting at H .Zieglers house, Geo. A. St. resigning as Trustee, and Henry Ziegler appointed to fill vaccancy. McCabe + Orne make offer for my R.R. afternoon |
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Novbr. 1st Tuesday. |
Met Cotterill at Cafè Savarin, Rapid Transit Session postponed til friday. Work on Harbuckle case til nearly 10 P.M. then go to L.K. preside, present style B. 7 Oct. ebonized Grand 74.045. with a few lines to L.K. being loudly cheered. Chicago Prog |
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October
28
1892
