Fulton and the Clermont Pioneering American Steamship Venture
This profile of Robert Fulton outlines his journey from painter to inventor of steam propulsion. It details the Paris trials of the Torpedo, the partnership with Robert Livingston, the launch of the Clermont in 1807, public disbelief, initial failures, and eventual recognition as a pivotal figure in steam navigation.
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Robert Fulton
Lancaster County
Pennsylvania
England
Benjamin West
Duke of Bridgewater
Great Britain
Fulton
Birmingham
James Watt
Paris
Robert H. Livingston
Livingston
Seine
French National Institute
Volney la Place
Mongue
Haglish
United States
Funda
New York
Clermont
Chancellor Livingston
North River
Wit
Strange Baseball Play With Hidden Doorway Feat
Hugh S Fullerton recounts a May American Magazine piece on freak plays. A Washington ground foully used a cellar door opening under stands to let players exit and reenter, and a wild throw rolled through the hole to score the tying run and win. Chicago protested the venue, but the door remained a disputed flaw in the field.
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Hugh S. Fullerton
Oldashington
Washington
Chicago
Annon
Triple Alliance Remains Intact Despite War Talks
April 20 report notes no break in the Triple Alliance regarding Italy. Kaiser Wilhelm’s visit allegedly clarifies misunderstandings from the Tripoli campaign and positions J Pierpont Morgan as intermediary to unite warring powers. Also mentions the Pope’s fatigue, Cardinal Merry Del Val’s priestly consecrations, a romantic journalist’s death, a Piedmont strike collapse, and a Naples wedding theft incident.
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Tome
Italy
Tripoli
J. Pierpont Morgan
Tita
Merry del Val
Messrs. Steele
Cocks, Hinde
Henry, Prince and Shebbeure
Rome
Morning Post
Reports on New York church drive stir sensational hope
News from New York in April 20 reports that the Men and Religion Forward Movement has organized twelve districts with five committees each to boost evangelism Bible study boys work social service and missions. Ten thousand men pledged to recruit members, church attendance rises lag behind social evils, and local committees will report startling conditions to Mayor Gaynor while preparing a national expansion next week.
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New York
D. V. Francia
Men and Religion Forward Movement
Ivery
Ney
Forward Movement
Manhattan
Parkhurat
Lexow
Faut
Gaynor
Ork
Ezekiel Family Member Michael Ezekiel Dies in Springfield
Michael Ezekiel of Cincinnati Ohio died in Springfield Massachusetts on the 27th ultimo. He was the elder brother of Sir Moses Ezekiel the noted sculptor and served with him in the Confederate army during the Civil War.
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Michael Ezekiel
Ezekiel
Cincinnati
Ohio
Springfeld
Mass
Moses Ezekiel
Eruption on Baby’s Head and Face in Lexington
In Lexington a six month old baby girl suffered persistent head and facial eruptions that caused itching and sleepless nights. After trying various remedies, neighbors recommended Cuticura products. Using Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment, the child improved quickly and fully recovered within months. The ad extols Cuticura for infant skin health and offers free samples and a care booklet.
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Lexington
N. C
RE. D. Link
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Boston
New England Magazine Honors Jonas in Advertising Revolution
A New England Magazine tribute profiles Jonas, advertising manager of Boston’s Shepard Norvell Co. and former Macy’s life store executive. The piece links his bold, red ink campaigns to a larger clash between old orders and a new era in merchandising. Jonas’s rise from Atlanta roots to prominence is noted amid campus and business critiques of changes in curriculum and leadership.
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New England
Jonas
Atlanta
Charles W. Eilot
Fearward College
Genemen
Bilot
Shepard Norvell Company
Boston
R. H. Macy's Life
New York
Chamberlin-Johnson-DuBose Company
Jonas Promises Truthful Advertising in Store Aids
Jonas dedicates one-tenth of his time to crafting ads and nine-tenths helping store managers back them with genuine service. The Boston convention of the Associated Advertising Clubs of America backs absolute truth in advertising. Jonas supports this standard and says, with Marshall Field, that lying about goods makes a fool of the seller.
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Jonas
Belpime
Boston
Associated Advertising Clubs of America
Marshall Fleld
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