Wanamaker finances Curtiss transatlantic flight stake
Rodman Wanamaker, Philadelphia born merchant prince, eyes funding Glenn Curtiss transatlantic crossing with up to 55000 dollars in prizes and support. Wanamaker, famed for art patronage and Indian memorial projects, backs aero ventures and has long funded aviation and Paris art efforts alongside his fortu ne.
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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
Mr. Curtiss
Victoria Woodhull Martin
Newfoundland
Lieutenant Porte
Ireland
Cadiz
Mr. Wanamaker
Washington
Congress
American Art Association
Princeton ‘University
Artlang
Terror Reigns In India Viceroy Visit Sparks Tight Security
The Literary Digest describes Lord Hardinge’s Calcutta journey with torchlit lines and a bare station, noting heavy guard levels and restricted public access. It argues the British government lacks an offensive weapon against terrorism and must rely on elaborate defensive measures.
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Hardinge
Calcutta
Hindustan
Literary Digest
Delhi
India
England
Government House
Senate House
Russia
Ungrateful Wealth Burdens Thought Captive Speech
A fragmentary clipping cites Mr Goodman giving a tract to a cell occupant and No 2923 lamenting ingratitude as a duty to relieve burdens. It references Gilbert K Chesterton as an English satirist and notes a newspaper description of a meeting with him as principal speaker.
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Goodman
Gilbert K. Chesterton
Chesterton
Mr. Chesterton
New York Youth Busted After Chickensnatching Shootout
Fifteen year old Peter Celso and a companion attempt a chicken shop hold up at 50 East One Hundred Seventeenth Street. Cohen the butcher resists with a chicken and Celso surrenders after police shots. Celso dreams of becoming an outlaw gunman as he is taken to the East One Hundredth Street station.
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Mr. Wanamaker
America
London
Taplow Court
Bank of the Thames
Desborough
Paris
United States
France
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
Celso
Cohen
Master Celso
Butcher Cohen
One Hundred and Seventeenth Street
Madison Avenue
Haugh
Youth Saves Eventful Chase at Northwestern Track Meet
Evanston report says Howard Osborne of Northwestern University track team, winner of the Big Nine half mile title last week, saved Mrs. M. P. Nelson by chasing and overtaking her runaway horse during a racing incident.
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Evanston
Howard Osborne
Northwestern University
M. P. Nelson
Proprietor in Paterson Shootout Over Payment
During a heated argument over payment for a meal, Frank Griffen, the uint owner, fired a shot. Police report the incident in Paterson New Jersey as a suspect fled the scene with minor injuries.
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Paterson
Frank Griffen
Charity fad or obsession sparked by pills and union talk
A fragment notes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as stomach and liver tonic while a Roxbury organizer leads a textile workers union. A domestic scene shows Mr Murray reacting to his wife and daughter Mary as she attempts piano steps in the parlor.
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Dr. Pierce
Angela
Murray
Mary
Hair Loss Relief Promised By Cuticura Soap Note
In Greenwood Indiana a user details scalp itching burning pimples and hair loss. After trying various remedies nothing worked until Cuticura Soap and Ointment were used for three months producing a smooth clean face and improved scalp condition. Signed C M Hamilton September 24 1912. Cuticura sold worldwide with free samples via Cuticura Dept L Boston.
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Greenwood
Ind
C. M. Hamilton
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Are You Going to Tax My Food Mr Chamberlain Speech
A London campaign event for Joseph Chamberlain featured a heckler demanding taxes on food. The crowd urged removal but Chamberlain quelled the disturbance and continued his remarks as a shouted accusation turned to braying.
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Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Donkey Remarks Tumble at Bishop’s Palace Tea
A nervous curate known for awkward commentary at a clergy tea in the bishop's palace was rebuked by a senior colleague on the return journey. Simms called him a donkey and urged restraint as the group laughed at the exchange.
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Brothesa
Bishop's Palace
Simms
Postum Cheer Brought Health to a Large Family
A Creek, Michigan family of twelve credits Postum with banishing coffee related headaches dizziness and stomach trouble. A mother and brother recovered after switching from coffee, and a sister who cared for coffee and tea found relief. The testimonial notes two forms Regular and Instant Postum with brewing instructions and prices.
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Postum
Creek
Mich
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SWAT
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Mra
Sarah A. Conboy
Roxbury, Mass
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