Richard Mansfield The Stage Prodigy and Tragedy
Richard Mansfield, famed as the king of stage tragedy, rose from London beginnings to fame in America. The piece notes his early poverty, family pressures, mother’s opposition, and insistence on acting, along with his intense work ethic and occasional temperamental outbursts.
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Richard Mansfield
King
Richard of
the Stage
Boston
Gilbert
Mansfield
London
America
Helgoland
Beatrice Cameron
Great North Woods
Philadelphia
Auditorium
Chicago
Crack Rifle Range at Port Clinton Sets World Benchmark
Ohio builds an underground wired rifle range at Port Clinton for 300 shooters with 1000 yard capabilities. Captains Chandler and Jacquith design buzzer signaling to score with semaphores. Government uses protective conduits and ground cables to ensure fast, tamper free scoring. Boston plans a major shoe and leather exposition in Fenway with a global industry delegation.
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Ohio
Port Clinton
United States Army
Ohio State Journal
Charles de Forrest Chandler
United States Signal Corps
Cleveland
United States
Uncle Sam
Lewis Jacquith
Signal Company No. 2
Columbus
Jacquith
Chandler
Seagirt
Boston
Fenway
Boston Dispatch
Heroes of the Georgia Turret Explosion Named
Ensign W. H. Toaz of New York and Boatswain T. A. Murray of Wisconsin led the handling room crew in dousing flames after a turret explosion on the battleship Georgia. Captain Henry McCrea praised their courage as the crew, including ordinary seaman George Miller of Memphis who sacrificed himself, faced a deadly moment and saved others.
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Georgia
W. H. Toaz
New York
T. A. Murray
Wisconsin
Boston
Gravecroft
Kimball
Goodrich
George Miller
Memphis
Richard Mansfield's Rise and Fall From Poverty to Prestige
The article traces Richard Mansfield's journey from near poverty in London to extraordinary success as a stage star. It contrasts his humble beginnings with his later opulent life in New York and New London, highlighting his fame, wealth, and polarizing personality.
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Robertus Love
Ichard Mansfield
Richard Mansfield
Great North Woods
New York State
Henry Irving
Mansfield
Women and Men Miserable from Kidney and Bladder Trouble
An advertisement notes kidney trouble affects both genders and can harm mind, ambition, and health. Swamp Root by Dr. Kilmer promises mild immediate relief and is sold in multiple sizes with free sample pamphlet upon request to Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.
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Ane
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Dr. Kilmer
Binghamton, N. Y
Illness Improves for Mrs Bonnell at Colonial Flats
Mrs Bonnell of the Colonial Flats shows improvement after a period of illness. Miss Ollie Rea and Miss Reba McMunn departed this morning to visit relatives and friends in Kimbolton.
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W. H. Bonnell
Colonial Flats
Ollie Rea
Reba McMunn
Kimbolton
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