Notable Figures and political quirks in early era politics
Snapshot notes profile of Alexander Orr as New York Life president and rapid transit backer. It recalls Champ Clark’s quips and a vivid anecdote about a stenographer. Also covers John M. Gearin becoming Oregon’s first Democrat senator since 1887 amid cautious Senate reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexander Are. Orl
John A. Mecall
New York Life Insurance Company
Board of Rapid Transit Commissioners of
New York
Produce Exchange
Chamber of Commerce
The
New York Life
McCall
Champ Clark
Missouri
House of Representatives
Joe Cannon
Republican Party
Speaker Cannon
Cannon
Esopus
Judge Parker
Clark
Mr. Clark
United States Senate
John M. Gearin
Oregon
Mitchell
Gearin
Fulton
Burrows
Spooner and Teller
United States
Senate
Roosevelt
Hugh Bonner the Veteran Fire Fighter
A profile of Hugh Bonner, veteran fire fighter and former New York chief, detailing his career from New York volunteer captain to deputy fire commissioner in Manila, and his impact on establishing modern American methods in the Philippines capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Fire Department
Pbige Bonner
New York City
Manhattan
Bonner
New York
Philippines
Philippine
Escolta
Humor of the Hour Scandal in Society
Mrs Kallippe warns a social climber against inviting Mrs Colbraith to a reception. The guest, praised for refinement and a Wellesley background, is exposed by gossip as nursing her own baby, ending the scuffle in shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley
Chicago Record-Herald
Ambition and a Flight to Promise
A Chicago Post excerpt praises a young man striving to rise and invent a flying machine, underscoring admiration for ambition. The Washington Star quotes an old colored man expressing disappointment in a political candidate who greeted him warmly but failed to deliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Washington Star
Costume Ball Prep and Wardrobe Woes
A lively Backlots exchange asks if costumes are ready for the fancy dress ball. Subbubs plans a tramp outfit while noting his dress suit was moth-eaten by his wife last spring, reflecting light local humor from the Buffalo Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Courier
No title found for an explorer cannibal exchange
A brief exchange shows an explorer lamenting sorrow as a cannibal speaks of hard luck after his cook leaves him. The conversation hints at tension and potential peril between the two travelers.
Farm Rent Offer Sparks Cash Sale Interest
A notice advertises a 120 acre farm for rent for three to five years with cash terms. Apply at the office.
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M. Mayer, Jr
Covington
Indiana
the Fountain Trust Company
Washington Street
Covington, Ind
Royal Poultry Food
Royal Stock
Royal Lice
Layton & Bilsland
Abe
East Main Street
Wabash
Danville
Illinois
Fowler & Reed
Chicago
St. Louis
Frisco Road
Cao
LaSalle St
St. Louis Union Station
Frisco
Chicago & Eastern Illinois
R. S
W. Hi
Richardson, G. P. A
Fil
Orr
Ireland
Louis XIV
Moses 1
Sandy
All Party
McDonni
Alexandze E, Ork
Hugh Bonner
Thedtord
Humor OF the Hour
Jim Jones
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Mistleield
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
Southwest
L. O. Scheefer
Indianapolis
Ind
K. W. LaBeaume
G. Po
T. A
Pailway
Adams St
Chinagh
C.U.C
St. L
Mailand
Walland
C. Katefman, Ax
Attica
E. W. Richardson
Exat
St. Lewi
Gome South
Fountain
E. W. Richeson
Monon
Crawfordsville
Frank J Reed
G P A
Hamaton
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
Evuensville
Chicago & Evanaville Night Express
Chicago &Nashville. Limited
Chicago & Florida Limited
LOUIH
North Bumnl
Danvile
Junction
Aenger
Veedersburg
W. H. Richardson
Pass & T
Sburg
ABLE
Toledo
St. Louie Fair
Marshall. Ker
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