Beatrice Mansfield Still Mourning from Richard Mansfield
The profile of Beatrice Mansfield, widow of the late Richard Mansfield, reveals deep grief in Zurich with her son Dibbs and George Gibbs Mansfield. She contemplates Mansfield’s enduring presence in her life, while seeking a public acknowledgment of his greatness beyond private memory. Mansfield’s wealth funded a simple life for Beatrice and boy, preferring modest attire and learned pursuits over lavish extravagance. The article contrasts her retirement with continued wealth and reverent hopes for a lasting public tribute.
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Amy Leake
Chicago News
Alps
Beatrice Cameron Mansfield
Richard Mansfield
Switzerland
George Gibbs Mansfield
Gibbs
Mansfield
Dibbs
Mansfeld
Beatrice
Sixth Avenue
Beatrice Manafield
Foley's Urino Lagative for Constipation and Liver Trouble
An old promotional line states Foley's Urino Lagative will stimulate the kidneys and liver and thoroughly cleanse the system. It urges purchase from all druggists for spring wellbeing.
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Foley
News and Notes of Sport From the Era
Jems Mace to have a big benefit in London on Derby day. Detroit Tigers struggle with Eastern teams as Johnny Coulon withdraws from his bout with Monte Attell. Paris fights feature Harry Lewis versus Willie Lewis. Boston Americans field five National League pitchers in a strong roster while Bugs Raymond wins praise despite a wobbling Giants. Texas League sees hot Dallas and San Antonio action, Jiggs Donahue may captain Washington. Pitcher Bell shines for Brooklyn and Schmidt echoes Cy Young in build. Milwaukee Brewers push in American Association, Hooper and Walter join the Boston Americans. Ketchel and Papke set fourth July 5 bout for 45 rounds at Colma. Jack Johnson and Jack O'Brien sail abroad, while Jimmy Austin dazzles Highlanders II. Eding’s absence may keep Cubs from disbanding. Old refrain about ice and a costly policy ends with a jab at umpire pay.
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Jem Mace
London
Detroit Tigers
Johnny [Coulon
Monte Attell
Brioeta
Paris
Harry Lewis
Willie Lewis
Cicotte
Ryan
Arel"Jones
Morgan
Boston Americans
Bugs” Raymond
Giants
San Antonio
Dallas
Jiggs” Donahue
White Sock
Washington
Bell
Brooklyn
Schmidt
Highlanders
Cy” Young
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Brewers
Hooper
Walter
California
Bill” Kay
Albany
Chattanooga Boys
Sally
Stanley Ketchel
Bill Papke
Colma
Jack Johnson
Jack O'Brien
Jimmy Austin
Jimmy
Pat Moran
Chicago Cubs
John Eding
An & Baseball
The Music of Erin of Old Poem Tribute
A Munsey’s Magazine excerpt celebrates Erin as a timeless muse. Images of bells memory June and love mingle with heroism and gentleness, portraying Erin as strong soft and lyrical through vivid, ceremonial language.
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Erin OF Old
Munsey’s
Erin
William Lightfoot Visscher
Doctor's prescription split leads to pharmacy dispute
A torn prescription piece caused a druggist to dispense ammonia salt for ten cents and later add water to make four ounces, charging forty cents more. The patron protested, arguing water addition violated the doctor's instruction, while the pharmacist defended charging under the prescription rule.
Notes From The Labor World Associations and Unions Rally
A compilation of labor news notes from Washington to Memphis covering the Association of Workers in D C, Massachusetts eight hour bill efforts, Canadian Parliament labor proposals, hotel and restaurant unions meeting in Boston, San Francisco film union recognition, New York rockmen wage demands, cigar makers expanding reach, Chicago Typographical Union ethics on canvassing, the International Printing Pressmen convention planned for Omaha, San Francisco protests, and British Labour Party conference results. It notes a Washington AFL affiliate with a label promoting union-made products, a drop in 1908 strikes, and the Hucksters and Peddlers Protective Association forming in Memphis to support AFL aims.
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Association of
Washington, D. C
Draper
Masachusetts
United States
Canada
Cuba
Porto Rico
Phillippine Islands
Typographical Union No. 16
Chicago
International Union of Printing Pressmen
Omaha
Neb
California
San Francisco
British Labor Party
American Federation of Labor
Washington, D C
Theer
Ing
Massasetts State Board of Arbitration
Memphis
Meanness of a Joker in Illustated Bits
A shy jokester tricks a stammering man seeking good carpet tacks. The gag goes through a street tour ending with the prankster asking about a sharp pointed tack while a building collapses by unseen incident. The joke culminates in a startled question about whether a house fell on him or if it was an explosion.
Best Gold Fillings Put In With Pain By Dr Mason
Dr Mason performs gold filling procedure described as minimally painful with emphasis on precision and patient comfort. The article highlights technique, materials, and potential benefits for long lasting dental restoration.
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Dr. Mason
Strange Freak Boy Carries Silver Dollar in Hand
A Grant Parish boy, about a year old by report, carries a worn silver dollar in his palm as a lifelong talisman. Adopted early, he settled into the habit after illness and never parts with the coin. He can expose the coin for inspection yet immediately returns it, and removal at night awakens him.
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Ethe
Pollock
Grant Parish
Paby
College Men In After Years
The New York World compares Bowery derelicts with Harvard 1908 graduates showing most of the class enter lucrative positions or pursue advanced study. It notes many factors reduce generalizations about student life and stresses that even well educated youth must face responsibilities and varying outcomes after graduation.
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New York World
Bowery
Bread Line
Harvard
WS Masor
Engineer Ellington Wins Bride With Whistling Train Melodies
From the Pittsburg Dispatch: Richmond railway engineer Robert Freeman Ellington captivated his wife-to-be with steam whistle melodies. He used the locomotive to play tunes like Home Sweet Home and Swanee River, winning admiration and keeping within a romance that defies typical rail rules. Ellington’s rival engineers imitate his tunes to aid courtship while Southern officials weigh leniency due to his charm and devotion.
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Pittsburg
Suwanee
Robert Freeman Eltington
Richmond
Southern Railway
Ellington
Margarette Angel
Manchester
James
Hilington
Southern
Not Hot Enough For Him In Heat Weather Joke
A Birmingham News item recounts a humorous overheated exchange on a hot day. A young man, sweating and with melted collars, declares it is not hot enough and jokes he works in the electric fan business, insisting the weather cannot get too hot for him.
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Birmingham News
Balkan Inquisitive Girl Probes People
A girl asks about Balkan inhabitants and Miss Day jokes they might be professional pugilists. The remark, attributed to Ws Star, reflects light dialogue about stereotypes and curiosity in a travel or society context.
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Balkans
Miss Dayhappen
Ws Star
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Grive Palace
Beven Acres
Tradesman
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