Shore Acres stars Archie Boyd path to stage fame
The article chronicles Archie Boyd rising from a theatre utility boy in St Louis to a nationally known character actor. Manager De Bar mentored him, demanding a perfect twelve hour turnout and launching his stage career in Shore Acres at the Colonial. It also shares brief notes on contemporaries Frank J. Mellimore Rose Stahl Ralph Delmore Dorothy Donnelly and Charles Klein with their theatre ventures and honors.
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Archie Boyd
St. Louis
Ben de Bar
de Bar
Mr. Jefferson
Mr. Boyd
Ws Ag
Auctor
Joseph Jefferson
Denman Thompson
James A. Herne
Mr. Bosch
Nathaniel Berry
Shore Acres
President Eliot Announces Harvard Resignation in 1909
Boston dispatch reports President Charles W. Eliot will resign as Harvard head after thirty plus years effective May 19, 1909, following a board announcement accepting the October 26 notice. Eliot, born 1834 in Boston, became Harvard tutor after graduation in 1853 and ascended to presidency in 1868.
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Boston
Charles W. Eliot
Harvard University
Harvard Board of Trustees
Charles William Eliet
Harvard
Seizures Under Pure Drug Inspector Spark Inspections
In Atlanta on November 5, Pure Drug Inspector T A Cheathan began seizures reviewed by State Chemist Dr R E Stallin for alleged pure drug law violations. Cheatham plans wide checks across Georgia drugstores to curb adulterated drugs.
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Atlanta
T. A. Cheathan
R. E. Stallin
Cheatham
Georgia
Methyin
Che
Peagard South
Torel Lombelies
Remedy Promoted for Rheumatism and Kidney Relief
A patent remedy called the Dande lion treatment is advertised as curing backache kidney complaints rheumatism and urinary issues. The formula uses Plaid Extract Randel Karegon and Compound Ss np of Siri wrilla with shaking and tea spoon doses after meals and at night. Claims include gentle kidney relief and elimination of poisons from blood and body with several days of use.
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Siri Wrilla
Blader Trentle
Thomas Estrada Palma Dies in Cuba
Thomas Estrada Palma the first president of the Cuban republic died tonight in his home at Santiago Cuba on November 5 marking the end of an era in Cuban politics. He led the country since its independence and oversaw early reforms.
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Thomas Estrado Palma
Cuba
Santiago
Thomas Estrada Palma
Barrett of Farmers' Union Returns Ahead of Cotton Conference
President Charles S. Barrett reports from Union City on a November New Orleans conference aimed at raising cotton prices across the South. He cites 1000 to 1500 delegates, railroad discounts, and hotel rates, with sessions at the French Opera House and a forecast of $150 million in benefits through higher prices.
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Union City
Charles S. Barrett
Farmers’ Union
New Orleans
South
Barret
Farmers' Union
Ypursent
Progressive Union of
Board of Trade
Grunewald
English Motorist Answers Police Name Puzzle
A motorist in England gives his name as William Shakespeare after the officer demands a proper name and address. The constable records the details, apologizes for the trouble, and lets the motorist go. The exchange highlights a humorous clash over common surnames.
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England
John Smith
Man In Blue
Smiths
William Shakescare
Stratford-on-Avon
Honest man and the horn debate in Chicago News
A witty exchange in the Chicago News contrasts a thoughtful remark about honesty with a contrary view. The humor hinges on whether an honest man should boast or stay humble, noting that honesty often correlates with modest means.
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The
Chicago News
Kern May Go to the Senate
Indiana election results show Democrats gain eleven to Republicans two in the U S House. Taft wins Indiana by about 8 000 votes, Marshall likely elected governor, and the state legislature leans Democratic. John W Kern emerges as a potential Senate successor amid GOP losses.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
House of Representatives
William H. Taft
Thomas R. Marshall
Marshall
James A. Hemenway
John W. Kern
Goodrich
Senate
House
Daughter shines in amateur theater debut
The Chicago Tribune notes the young actress excels in dramatic studies and starred in a comedy titled Getting the Hook during an amateurs' night, drawing wild audience enthusiasm at a theater.
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School of Dramatic Art
Chicago Tribune
Nebraska Democrats sweep state in Nebraska election
Lincoln November 5 Returns from Tuesday's Nebraska election indicate a sweeping Democratic victory. The state ticket and most congressmen favor Bryan candidates with about 10 000 votes for a plurality. Five of six congressmen Democratic and the legislature leans heavily Democratic. Lancaster thrusts in four Republicans and three Democrats.
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Lincoln
Nebraska
Congress
Bryan
Shallonter
Winshaw
Lancaster
New Ring Fashion From Paris For Men
A Paris letter notes a new men’s fad worn by the Duke D’Orleans and others. The huge emerald ring on a little finger is linked by a platinum chain to a wrist bracelet. Belmont Cary of New York introduced the style from Brussels, with high society figures like the De Castellanes approving. The piece ends with a caution about unreliable friends.
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Paris
Duke D'Orleans
France
Brussels
Belmont Cary
New York
de Castellanes
Bonie
Jean
Even Honors and a Tammany Debt Joke at Denver
A Tammany delegate at the Denver convention was approached by a down on his luck acquaintance asking for twenty dollars. The New Yorker handed a ten dollar bill, then quipped that both would lose ten, a humorous if sharp exchange noted by Success Magazine.
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Tammany
Denver
Billy
New Yorker
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