Jeb Smith and the Graveyard Gaffe in Collier Tale
The comic William Collier tours a southern town during Caught in the Rain. In a cemetery he learns of Jeb Smith from a grave digger who claims a massive sarcophagus holds his ashes. Collier jokes the body may escape if wires can be collected. Nearby Lew Fields mislaid a property man in a stage prop he mistook for a live chorus girl after a wax figure heist goes awry.
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William Collier
Mr. Collier
Jeb Smith
Lew Field
Erief
Mr. Fields
How Soon They Forget Us in New York Stage Life
West coast actor McKee Rankin critiques New York and the acting world in a reflective anecdote about aging, memory, and fading careers. Nance O’Neill’s manager recalls the city as a place where old ties fade and Rip Van Winkle’s slumber seems to linger.
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West
McKee Rankin
New York
Lfe
Nance O'Neill
Rip van Winkle
Bloomingdale
Falling Water
Actors’ Society
Rip
Gossip of the Stage Reveals Cast Lineage and London Ambitions
Tyrone Power headlines as a regenerating hero in The Servant in the House while Robby Barry and Hugh Fay follow in family footprints from Barry and Fay. Richard Carle plans a return with The Alamo Girl after Mary's Lamb. Stella Hammerstein joins The Yankee Prince as Norman J. Norman eyes Cililan actors for America. Carrie Reynolds to lead Mrs Hook of Holland in Chicago. Eleanor Robson seeks London bow in Salomy Jane at Haymarket.
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Tyrone Power
Caliban
Lord Hategood
Crosman
Bunyan
Robby Barry
Barry and
Fay
Hugh Fay
Harry Kelly
John T. Kelly
Richard Carle
Europe
Norman J. Norman
America
London
Carrie Reynolds
Holland
Chicago
Eleanor Robson
Salomy Jane
Haymarket
Hughey Jennings on Base Running Tactics and Spikes
Detroit ace Hughey Jennings explains base running technique and spike safety, recalling Baltimore drills and the need to slide firmly. He notes aiming for speed and timing, and discusses risks to infielders, especially first basemen, with anecdotes about McGraw, Kelley, Cobb, Unglaub, and Crooks shaping the craft.
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Hughey Jennings
Baltimore
McGraw
Dick Harley
Matty McIntyre
Bob Unglaub
King Kelley
Kelley
Cobb
Dr Grenfell Eyes Reindeer Aid For Labrador Parish
Dr Grenfell plans reindeer introduction to Labrador to aid parishioners as Alaska's success inspires a similar effort. A herd from Norway arrived at Cremille harbor, soon to acclimate under Lapland supervision, aiming to replace dogs for transport and bolster life in the Arctic coast community.
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Jackson
Alaska
Willard Grenfell
Labrador
Grenfell
Norway
Cremille Harbor
Terra Firma
Lapland
Strathcona
Dr. Grenfell
Sheldon Jackson
United States
Behring Strait
Washington
Bering Sea
Congress
Uncle Sam
Lloyds
Larry Will Not Retire As Naps Manager
Manager Lajoie denies reports he will resign next fall citing his duties with the Cleveland Naps. The piece notes his batting averages from 1904 to 1906 and mentions his era as a premier slugger despite recent declines.
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Larry
Lajoie
Naps
Log on a ship sparks a clever passenger tale
A coastwise liner log explanation pleases a curious group aboard, as one passenger pretends to know the meaning of the line and log while a purser and others listen. A grocery salesman notes hotels glow at night to look busy, a common hotel bluff. The snippet ends with a remark on reputations and charity.
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Indies
New York Sun
Government tricks to raise funds through taxes and fines
A historical examination notes how several nations used novel taxes and mandates to augment revenue. Germany fined households for unapproved cleaning and taxed dentifrice. Austria enforced monthly chimney sweeping. France and others levied stamp duties, hotel and theater taxes, and urban nuisances. Greece tried smoker licenses, while Switzerland taxed military exemption and emblem purchases. The piece highlights how public safety pretexts were used to extract money.
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Holland
Switzerland
Rest Cure for Overworked Homemakers Using Relaxation
Advice on a rest cure for nervous homemakers who are worn to a frazzled edge. Sit or lie motionless for five to ten minutes twice daily. Relax the mind, drop worries, and think pleasant thoughts. Practice yields significant returns beyond the time spent.
A Philosopher's Woes Caves into a Store
Diogenes visits a cave store asking for candles for his lantern and a change to his setup. The proprietor protests about the old books and the item in question, revealing the exchange over lantern light and shop policy.
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Diogenes
Caver
Baseball chat on spring training and player roles
The discussion covers spring training habits of pitchers like Mullin and Joss, the impact of warm weather trips to Hot Springs, and how pitchers and fielders, especially infielders and catchers, affect team performance. It notes veteran players, scarce good shortstops, and expert opinions on league races with teams like White Sox Dodgers and Browns.
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Siever
Mullin
Larry
Cleerland
Hot Springs
Joss
Batha
Tiger
Ae Springs
Lajoie
Nap
Babelon
Boston Nationals
Wig
St. Louis Browns
G& Davis
John McPhee
Cincinnati
Ani
Becaus
Monte Cross
Kansas City
Philadelphia Athletics
White Sox
Yo Teans
de Tigers
St. Louis
Browns
Oluba
Crous
Berth
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