March 9, 1890 Sunday
March 9 Sunday – The New York Times, which had actively covered and sympathized openly with Edward H. House’s lawsuit to enjoin the P&P play produced by Daniel Frohman, loudly announced Judge Joseph Daly’s verdict. (The Brooklyn Eagle’s coverage was much more objective.)
MARK TWAIN IS DEFEATED.
“THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER” CASE DECIDED.
JUDGE DALY UPHOLDS PLAYWRIGHT HOUSE
AND SAYS HIS DRAMATIZATION OR NONE MUST BE PRESENTED.