Lackaye Sharp Wit Shames Barrymore and Shaw Banter
The article recalls Lackaye's barbed humor at a banquet as he lampoons Barrymore's epitaph and his own quips about Nat Goodwin's marriage. A Lambs club moment features Lackaye teasing Arnold Daly about visiting George Bernard Shaw and a witty keyhole escape line.
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Barrymore
Lackaye
Nat Goodwin
Nat
Goodwin
Nick Bottom
Lackayer
the Lambs
Arnold Daly
George Bernard Shaw
Daly
Shaw
Sullivan Witty Quick Stage Anecdote From Richard II
A stage anecdote recalls Barry Sullivan, the Irish tragedian, during Richard II, when he reached the line a horse, a horse my kingdom for a horse a wag in the pit cried would not a jackass do as well for you Sullivan instantly replied ground to the stage door the remark and pause reflect his quick wit and timing on stage
Robert Edeson Discusses Sorrow and Lindy in The Gall of the North
Robert Edeson, star of The Gall of the North, recalls a past summer moment with the negro servant Lindy whose unusual mood and vibrant dress sparked talk. He notes the scene and its impact as part of the show’s behind the scenes reflection.
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Robert Edeson
North
Edeson
Lindy
Augustus Thomas urges reading committee to aid unemployed actors
Augustus Thomas, renowned playwright, addressed the Actors' Society of America in New York proposing a reading committee to select rejected plays. With authors' cooperation a manager and theater could stage trials, paying rents and salaries if successful. He stressed stage teachings surpass church in clarity and urged actors to maintain high standards of conduct.
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Augustus Thomas
Actors’ Society of America
New York
Thomas
Mr. Thomas
Gossip of the stage features stars and new productions
Ritchie Ling becomes leading man with Amelia Bingham. Ellen Terry reportedly refused $2,000 weekly vaudeville. Fritz Williams to perform in Disengaged with Dorothy Donnelly. Sarah Bernhardt to revive Cyrano de Bergerac. Henry W Savage plans Prince Hugo's Honeymoon Prince's Child The Love Cure and A Jolly Peasant. Ida Waterman stars in Sham with prominent stage partners. William T. Hodge to continue The Man from Home all summer. Max Rogers to play a young German boy in a new season solo project. Aaron Hoffman already at work on a Rogers Brothers survivor story. Annie Russell honored in Austin as legislature adjourned to attend The Stronger Sex.
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Ritchie Ling
Amelia Bingham
Ellen Terry
Fritz Williams
Dorothy Donnelly
Sarah Bernhardt
Henry W. Savage
Prince Hugo
Ida Waterman
Henrietta Crosman
Bertha Kalich
Maxine Elliott
Maude Adams
Wiliam T. Hodge
Max Rogers
Aaron Hoffman
Rogers Brothers
Annie Russell
Austin
Tex
Escaped With Life A Richmond Switchman Rescued by Courage
Robert Cochran of Richmond Virginia wedged on a Chesapeake and Ohio switch as a Virginian train approached. He freed his trapped foot by crossing his legs and leaning away from the rails, then endured a partial coma before being found by a track hand and later recovering at home with his family.
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Chillon
Robert Cochran
Richmond
Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad
Cochran
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
Hinton
W. Va
Luxurious Southern Belle train praised by London Daily Mail
The London Daily Mail hails Brighton's Southern Belle as the most luxurious train in the world. Costing $150,000 to build, it offers a London to Brighton return for $3 with seven cars for 219 passengers. Inside there are ladies' compartments, rich woods, crystal fixtures, onyx tops, electric ceiling lighting, and attentive service in a fully equipped buffet car with soft seating and ample luxuries.
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London Daily Mail
Brighton
London, Brighton & South Coast Railroad
London
Kensington
The Telephone Dispatcher in Railroad Train Dispatching
Railroads adopt a telephone dispatcher system with chest transmitter and headset, replacing station telegraph headpieces. Dispatchers issue orders on a dedicated circuit following telegraph rules, improving speed. One division reports a dispatcher busy only about 55 percent of the time while adjacent lines stay constantly occupied.
Fifty-Two Years in Service Conductor Hough Buried
George R. Hough a veteran Wabash train conductor aged 74 was buried from his Clayton Til home on February 21 He would have completed fifty two years of continuous service with the Wabash on April 15 and was the system’s longest serving employee He worked 32 years as passenger conductor between Keokuk and Bluffs The Wabash operated two special trains from Decatur and Keokuk to attend his funeral
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George R. Hough
Clayton
Til
Mr. Hough
Springfield
Inl
Keokuk
Bluffs
Wabash
Decatur
First Railroad Whistle Origin Story
The first locomotive whistle was invented by George Stephenson in 1833 after his engine struck a farmer’s wagon and destroyed a load of eggs. Before this the horn blown by the engine driver served as the only signal.
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George Stephenson
Santa Fe Merit Marks Awarded to Several Employees
The Santa Fe Employers' Magazine lists merit marks for various Santa Fe employees in a recent month. Names include Miss N Gazot Albuquerque division ten for alert handling of a message to prevent freight delay. O G Fuller Pecos Valley lines fifteen for finding a bent axle. T Cole and E G Fletcher Southern division five each for lifting a rail to avoid doubling. R G Randolph Lamar five for reporting brakes sticking. S C Underwood Southern division ten for work while under 16 hour law. C T E Ray Valley division five for stopping a train to prevent a dragging brake beam. C Turner Los Angeles division five for unusual engine repair on the road.
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N. Gazot
Albuquerque
Valley Division
C. Turner
Los Angeles Division
Susquehanna Bridge Collapse Damages Maryland Line
A loaded coal train sank through the rear Susquehanna bridge between Perryville and Havre de Grace Maryland on September 23 plunging into the river a hundred feet below. The accident wrecked a 377 foot span and cut the main Baltimore and Ohio line between Washington and Philadelphia with losses estimated around 300000 dollars. No trainmen were aboard the 12 car section. a New York and St Louis express had just passed minutes earlier. Engineers had miscalculated the bridge’s weight capacity. The old bridge was twenty years old replaced by plans costing two million dollars.
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Susquehanna Bridge
Baltimore & Ohio
Perryville
Havre de Grace
Maryland
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Washington
Philadelphia
New York and St. Louis Express
New York
Susquehanna
Sugquehanna
Technical World Magazine
Walking Dresses Skirted Coat Ensemble and Velvet Trims
The first sketch features a navy serge kilted skirt with a long coat and detachable waistcoat. Velvet trims and braided details appear on coat and waistcoat with a navy toque. Materials include 9 yards of 46 inch fabric and 8 yards of silk.
The Parted Pompadour Frames Early Season Style
The piece notes a new hairstyle trend, the parted pompadour, gaining popularity at opera houses, dinners, and theaters. It describes a left side part with a rippling wave across the temples, a Psyche knot at the left behind the ear, and a Grecian sweep secured by a wide barrette.
Revival of Marie Antoinette style coiffure with tulle
A charming revival features tulle edged with pearls forming a Marie Antoinette inspired coiffure.
Ventilating Raincoats Through Hidden Eyelets
A guide describes ventilating raincoats by using circular rows of buttonholed eyelets under the arm and along the sleeve. Placing them well under the coat minimizes visibility while enabling air flow to prevent overheating.
House Gown at Small Cost for Home Sewing
The article describes affordable fabrics for a home made one piece house gown with a waist curve and back fastening. It notes options include embroidered filet net over white chiffon or color, a narrow lace band above, elbow length sleeves with lace frill and ribbon bow, and a new elbow frill arrangement featuring a lace edge and a double box plait ending in a satin bow.
Physical Culture to Save Figures in New York Society
New York young women prepare with ardor for a system of physical culture aimed at improving harmony of figures and preventing irregular lines. An actress, still proving her effectiveness, leads the program using plastic devices of various sizes, weights, and medicine balls.
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New York
Freshen Black Clothes with Borax Camphor Mixture
A woman long used to wearing black shares a home remedy to refresh dark fabrics. She mixes borax and camphor gum in boiling water, cools, bottles, and uses a small dilution to sponge stockings and remove spots, restoring black color.
A New Veil Pin Shows Butterfly Ivory Design
The butterfly motif returns as an ivory veil pin that clamps to the hat brim. Pressing the wings together releases or secures the clamp. The ornament is pretty and simple, enhancing the color scheme of a bat.
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Viola Allen
Studebaker Theater
Chicago
Switchman
Richmond, Va
England
Santa Fe
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