Wanamaker the Young Bonanza in Air Race Plans
Rodman Wanamaker backs Glenn Curtiss in the transatlantic crossing dream with strong credit and ample wealth. The Philadelphia magnate promotes aviation, Indian memorial projects, and Paris art ties while funding civic prizes and American art ventures abroad.
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Isabella
Spain
Christopher Columbus
Glenn Curtiss
Glenn
Philadelphia
Rodman Wanamaker
Dad
Rodman
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Paris
New York
Lord Northcliffe
Great Britain
Big Pond
Curtiss
Victoria Woodhull Martin
Newfoundland
Lieutenant Porte
Ireland
Cadiz
Mr. Wanamaker
Washington
Congress
American Art Association
Princeton University
Organization
Foul Blow By Youth Bandit Ends In Capture
A 15 year old New York youth named Peter Celso with a childlike frame attempted a chicken shop robbery at 50 East One Hundred Seventeenth Street. The youngster wielded a revolver but was knocked down by the butcher and later surrendered after a police pursuit ending at the East One Hundredth Street station. Celso vowed to become a famous gunman in the future.
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Mr. Wanamaker
America
London
Taplow Court
Bank of the Thames
Desborough
Paris
United States
France
Legion of Power
Fallieres
Wanamaker
New York
Philadelphia
New York Public School Athletic League
Nassau Boulevard
Long Island
Aero Club of America
Kansas City
Peter Celso
East One Hundred and Seventh Street
Robert Cohen
East One Hundred and Seventeenth Street
Master Celso
Cohen
Celso
One Hundred and Seventeenth Street
Madison Avenue
Butcher Cohen
Haugh
One Hundredth Street
Terror Reigns in India as Viceroy is Shielded from Public
The Literary Digest reports extreme security in Calcutta during Lord Hardinge's visit. Torch lit routes, empty stations, and heavy guards surrounded the viceroy, with no crowds or northern Calcutta access. The paper notes the government cites terrorism intelligence and admits no offensive weapon against the threat.
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Hardinge
Calcutta
Hindustan
Literary Digest
Delhi
India
England
Government House
Senate House
Russia
Thenglishman
Pleasant Pellets Promoted For Digestive Health
Advertising copy touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a sugar coated stimulant for stomach liver and bowels. It also notes Mrs. Sarah A. Conboy of Roxbury Massachusetts as national organizer of the United Textile Workers union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Sarah A. Conboy
Roxburp, Mass
United Textile Workers’ Union
First Steps in Piano Playin Sparks Family Quarrel
Mr Murray, irritable from confinement to a sick bed, accuses his wife of piano noise as their daughter Mary begins to play. She retorts that Mary is taking her first steps in piano playing, prompting a tense exchange in the parlor.
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Hank
Colso
Gun Fund
Hair and scalp woes eased by Cuticura remedy
A Greenwood Indiana reader describes chronic scalp itching burning pimples and hair loss. After trying various remedies the writer credits Cuticura Soap and Ointment with improving facial skin and scalp condition following three months of use. The ad offers free samples and a 32 page Skin Book from Cuticura Department L Boston.
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Greenwood, Ind
C. M Hamilton
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Are You Going to Tax My Food Question Sparks Spectacle
A speech by Joseph Chamberlain provoked a heckler who shouted about taxing food. The crowd urged the man to be removed but Chamberlain calmed the disturbance and continued. Soon the heckler echoed again with a taunt to stop braying while others cried that thistles would escape taxation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Donkey remark at bishop's palace joke prompts rebuke
A nervous curate in a clerical gathering at the bishop's palace made awkward compliments. Simme, a senior curate, scolded him calling him a donkey and urged restraint as they discussed the incident on the way home. Laughter interrupted the rebuke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brothesa
Bishop's Palace
Simme
Postum Promises Relief for Coffee Ailments
A family recounts health improvements after switching from coffee to Postum. A mother, brother, sister, and others report relief from headaches dizziness heart palpitations and stomach trouble after adopting Postum Regular or Instant versions. The ad lists Battle Creek Michigan origin and describes preparation and pricing details.
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Postum
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
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Dauber
Zord Worl
Ham
Alan TI Hier
Rvanston
Floward Orborne
Northwestern University
Paterson
Frank Griffen
Alphonso Pries
Goodman
Cinedinnat
Muquirer
Gilbert Ko Chesterton
Mr. Chesterton
Charity
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