A Day With Speaker Reed in Washington Homes and Duties
A detailed portrait of Henry M. Reed as Speaker of the House, showing his routine from breakfast with his wife and daughter at the Shoreham to private conference with members, walking to the Capitol, presiding over sessions, handling mail, and evening receptions followed by home life and limited recreation.
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George Grantham Bain
Reed
St. Louis
Congress
House
Capitol
Shoreham
Mr. Reed
Committee On
House of Representatives
Washington
Mred
Mr. Allen
Allen
Speaker Reed
Charles F. Browne
Artemus Ward
Browne
Treasury Department
Ingalls
Peace Monument
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Boston
Portland
West
Gridiron Club
Mgr
Cardinal
Satolli
New England
Goodby
H Street
Fifteenth Street
Pennsylvania Avenue
Committee On Rules
Rcom
Committee of Rules
Senate
Maine
White House
Cleveland
Why Do You Mispronounce French in Impersonations
A dialect comedian explains his frequent mispronunciation of French as a clever device to ensure audiences credit his acting rather than mistake him for a real Frenchman. The exchange appears in a Washington Star item reflecting on stage humor.
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Washington Star
Miss Smedley and Dr Pankey Mentioned in Gossip
In a Chicago Tribune clipping, chatter surrounds Miss Smedley who is said to be ill and near death after years of illness and treatment by Dr Pankey. The remark notes the doctor’s long effort before surrendering the case.
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