National Educational Association to Meet in Washington
Washington February 24. Educators of national reputation fill the New Willard for the forty sixth annual conference of the department of superintendents of the National Educational Association. The meeting will organize rural and agricultural education departments and press Congress for larger rural education funding. Sessions will be at the Metropolitan Church with Roosevelt to receive visitors at the White House Thursday.
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Washington, D. C
New Willard Hotel
Department of Superintendents
National Educational Association
Department of Rural and Agricultural Education
Educational Department of National Organizations of Women
Los Angeles
Congress
M. E
Roosevelt
White House
Eden Musee Celebrates Its Twenty Fifth Anniversary
New York February 24 Eden Musee West Twenty third street decorated with flags bunting in jubilee celebration. Opened a quarter century ago wax works thrived while others faded. Over 25 years more than 11 million visitors and a single day record of 11801 on Dewey day October 1 1900. About 200000 spent on costumes for 2000 wax figures. Notable subjects included Jay Gould General Grant Lily Langtry James G Blaine General Wheeler and General Booth.
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Eden Musee
New York
West Twenty-third Street
America
Legion
Ito
Musee
Jay Gould
General Grant
Lily Langtry
James G. Blaine
Gen
Joseph Wheeler
Gen. Booth
The
Salvation Army
Kodol Advertised as Best Remedy for Stomach Troubles
An advertisement claims Kodol provides prompt relief for stomach troubles as a natural digestant that digests what you eat. It is pleasant to take and sold by all druggists.
Hotel de Luxe on the Move in the Finance District
A scene at the Office of the Hotel de Luxe departs into humor as a fine lady and her husband request three rooms and a bath. The clerk quotes seventy five dollars daily, then adds charges for a baby and a Guernsey cow for milk, finally noting corkage. The exchange satirizes high hotel pricing and absurd add ons.
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Hotel DE Luxe
Financial District
New York Press
Guernsey
Jack Cranston Co. Fine Whiskies and Brandies at Mercer St
Baltimore store listing highlights Jack Cranston Co offering imported whiskies brandies sherries and madeiras including Gina Ruma Scotch and Irish whiskies with location 113 115 Mercer Street in Maryland.
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Jack Cranston Co
Mercer St
Baltimore
Baltimore, Md
Hitchcock Case Set for Trial This Week
New York February 24 The case of Raymond Hitchcock the comedian charged with felonious assault on young girls was called in Justice Dowling s court today Defense counsel John F McIntyre urged postponement for theatrical engagements while Assistant District Attorney Gorvan represented the state Public sentiment has shifted since his arrest last fall with some believing he was the victim of a blackmail plot New developments suggest one of the alleged victims may have been older than first stated and a brother who claimed Hitchcock tried to blackmail him has pleaded guilty These factors are cited as weakening the case though the Gerry Society and district attorney push for trial others still hope charges will be dismissed.
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New York
Raymond Hitchcock
Justice Dowling
John F. McIntyre
Gorvan
Jerome
Hitchcock
Gerry Society
Artor
District Attorney’s Office
Catherwood's Famous Whiskies Speciality Ad
JACK CRANSTON CO promotes Catherwood's Famous Whiskies at 113-115 Mercer Street. The ad highlights a specialty liquor shop with a focus on curated whiskies and brand selections for customers shopping downtown.
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Catherwood
The Judge and the Roosting Turkey of War
A Civil War era tale from the Dundee Advertiser recounts a Southern judge finding a turkey on his table. When questioned, the cook explains the bird roosted on the fence for three nights and the rent was collected by grabbing the fowl. The judge’s satisfaction remains unrecorded.
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Turkey
United States
Dundee Advertiser
Massa
Sambo
Brain Power Increased by Proper Feeding
A lady writer praises Grape-Nuts for brain work and healthier children. She credits regular morning use for restored appetite, steady energy, ample breast milk, and clearer thinking. The account notes improved strength, plumpness, and calm nerves, concluding with the slogan Theress a Reason.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Curtis Guild Jr Named Likely Republican VP Nominee
Boston, February 24 Curtis Guild Jr is touted as Roosevelt and Taft’s choice for second on the Republican ticket to be named by the Chicago convention. He is serving his third term as governor of Massachusetts and is a native Bostonian and Harvard graduate. Guild led Massachusetts militia in Spanish American War and later held staff roles under Gen. Fitzhugh Lee in Cuba. He also declined a cabinet post in 1898 and entered state politics, becoming lieutenant governor in 1902 and governor from 1905, reelected in 1906 and 1907.
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Boston
Mass
Curtis Guild, Jr
Roosevelt
Taft
Cheago
Massachusetts
Seint
Harvard
Guild
Fitzhuh Lee
Cuba
McKinley
Editor Savage mocks Shaw on lese majeste in New York
Henry W. Savage laughs at Bernard Shaw’s take on lese majeste after Shaw’s remarks on Prussia’s editor Markveldt. The Cincinnati Inquirer reports Shaw called the punishment logical, while Savage notes Germany’s tough stance on editors and shares a German editor anecdote about a censored page.
Appearances Deceitful in Harper's Weekly Tale
A popular matinee idol fears age is catching up. An interview by a young woman reporter probes his views on drama. He resists discussing the topic, joking that his eyes are gray and prematurely so, while trying to engage her with charm.
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Harper's Weekly
Whiskies and imported goods ad at Mercer Street
An advertisement at 113 115 Mercer Street Baltimore Maryland touts the best in whiskies and imported goods. It states the shop does not compete with cutrate houses and invites customers seeking quality products.
May expel Lilley from seat in Congress
Washington reports a row on the naval affairs committee over Lilley of Connecticut accusing fellow members of using dishonest methods to win submarine contracts from Electric Boat Company. He targets thirteen colleagues and Sherman of New York, with Griggs of Georgia also implicated. Chairman Foss and Hobson Padgett are named blameless as demands for full investigation grow. If Lilley provides proof, guilty members may be summoned. otherwise a fight to expel him lingers.
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Lilley
Congress
Washington
Connecticut
Naval Affairs Committee
Electric Boat Company
New Jersey
Holland Boat Company
Sherman
New York
Griggs
Georgia
Foss
Hobson
Padgett
Mr. Lilley
We Sell You What You Want In Our Line
An advertisement offers assorted bottles in packages starting at four bottles with express prepaid options or payment upon delivery, indicating flexible order methods and pricing terms.
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Jack Cranston CO. , O
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