John Howard Payne and the enduring Home Sweet Home
A retrospective on John Howard Payne shaping American theater and the song Home Sweet Home. The piece recalls Payne birthplace New York June 9 1791 Union College years and stage triumphs in Boston Baltimore London and beyond. It notes the song’s origin in a damp European land and Payne’s later literary career and death in 1852.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dickinson
Sherman
John
Payne
Erelka Gerster
Hoi
Christine Nilasol
Anni Laurie
Whituli
Bina Neva
Thaly
Hama
Bishop
Paris
Union College
Tin
Sung
Hera
Boston
Shelley
Grant
John Howard ‘Payne
New York
Peart Street
Tre Wan
Wiliam Wayne
Massachusette
Ily
Sarah Isaacs
West Lampton
S. D
Tynburg
Princep
East Lampton
de Witt Clinton
John Coward
Fly
William Payne
John Wos
Theapian Mirror
Wilban Coteman
New York Evening Post
Pew
Wade
Tayne
Old Park Theater
Norval
Douglas
Taltimore
England
London
Winefly
America
Misread Notes Reflect Early Industry and Tax Debate
A garbled passage from the Anniston Star discusses Alabama land value and southern industrial interest, noting capitalists shifting southward and a cautious outlook for property in coming years. It touches on agriculture, citrus history in Florida, and tangled references to development and government officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Bia
Lengt
Mis
America
Anniston
Grapefruit Industry Faces Falling Supply Figures
A fragmented report notes high grapefruit consumption in the country during the year, with about 5,000,000 boxes consumed. The data hints at anchoring trends in production and availability despite steady demand.
Doctor Outlines Carbon Grey Cure for Tuberculosis
Dr William P Nolan chief at Westmoreland County Hospital Greensburg presents research claiming inhaling nearly pure carbon in a non crystalline form with calcium salts can break up lung mucus dry tubercular sores and form a wall around infected centers to prevent spread while aiding elimination of the disease in patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian B. Nokia
Tentineyte
Pennsylvania State Tuberculosis
Westmoreland County Hospital
Greensburg
Washington awaits word on Americans held by Shan tung bandits
Washington officials say no confirmation of any slayings or ransom release. Speculation centers on China’s ability to control the Shantung region while nine power treaty aims at protecting foreigners. Diplomatic circles note frequent corps talks in Peking and expected US representation by Ambassador Schuman.
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Washington
China
Shantung
Ib Chim
Peking
Mplomatic Corps
Tmentis-Pukow
Seite Department Officiyls
Diplomatic Corps
Duntster Schuman
United States
Department of
Canada eyes reciprocity treaty with United States
In May 72, Finance Minister Cotsdian delivered the annual budget speech in Ottawa stating Canada is prepared to enter a reciprocity treaty with the United States whenever Washington authorities are ready. The announcement was carried by WLS.
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Canada
United States
Washington
Wls
Metding
Cotsdian
Canadh Commons
British Warship Harebell Sent Toward Murman Coast
London May 14 Interference with English vessels outside the three mile limit by a Soviet gunboat has prompted the British government to dispatch the warship Harebell to the Murman coast. The information was given to the House of Commons by Undersecretary Roland McNeill.
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London
Three Mile Uinl
Harebell
Murman Coast
House of Commons
Rolin McNeill
Pennsylvania Pension Act Sets Benefits for Seniors
The act signed May 11 by Pinechot provides pensions for applicants aged 70 or older with other qualifications. Pensions are limited to up to 1 dollar per day, with the specific eligibility and benefit terms outlined for qualifying seniors.
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Pennsylvania
Marvishieg
Man
Gary, Gilfont
Pinechot
Daylight Robbery in New York May 12
In New York on May 12, three armed men robbed Ostermoor & Co. treasury of 1500 dollars after holding at bay twenty employees. The trio escaped in an automobile, leaving investigators to pursue leads.
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New York
Ostermoor & Co
Matiros
Vridny
Hoy
Prohibition Agent Quits Over Dog Catcher Claim
Louis H. Critter of the modern service resigned saying the job was too much like that of a dog catcher. The May report from St. Louis, Missouri notes Critter’s critique of enforcement duties.
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St. Loui
Prohibition
Louis H. Critter
Fodern Service
Soviet Envoy Slain in Cafe in Linssine May 11
Swiss officer Maurice Alexandre Conrad aged thirty eight, a former Rus sian imperial army captain, shot Bolshevik diplomat M Vorowaly and his aides at the Lutel Wectl restaurant in Linssine. Vorowaly killed, secretary Durikowsky wounded in lungs, another secretary Ahrens shot in the leg. Conrad declared he avenged relatives tortured by Bolsheviks and saved the world from deshevism, then surrendered to police.
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Linssine
Vorowaly
Wiha
Lutel Wectl
Olin Ahreny
Wat Ahrens
Chdeikowsky
Conrad Shorty
M. Durikowsky
Alireng
Conradi
Ixurlong
Conrad
Conrads
Alters
Rus
President Backs Tariff Stabilization Policy
President acts to keep tariff rates steady under the Bowdler McCumber act, assuring no general disruption. He writes to W. F. Wakeman, treasurer and secretary of the American Protective Tariff League, allaying business fears of prosperity being harmed by rapid changes.
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Washington
Uarding
Bpordney-Mccumber
W. F. Wakeman
Auerican Protective Tariff League
Kyw
Premier Chong Flees Beijing Amid Foreign Threats
A Tokyo cable reports Chinese Premier Chong fled Peking fearing foreign complications after kidnappings by bandits. He sought leave from parliament but left before a reply. American and British garrisons in Tientsin are being mobilized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Lionolulu
Tokyo
Nippu Jif
Chong
Peking
Bindits
Tientsin
Three Killed When Auto Skids Into Ditch Near De Kalb
Three people from De Kalb were killed and one seriously injured when their car swerved to avoid a missing vehicle and plunged into a ditch on the highway between De Kalb and Sterling. Victims William Fritz Robert Dary and Edward De Line died instantly. Driver Perry Poorson sustained injuries.
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de Kalb
Here
Sterling
William Fritz
Robert Dary
Edward de Line
Perry Poorson
Chicago Garment Workers Get 10 to 16 Per Cent Raise
About 35,000 Chicago members of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America receive wage increases from 10 to 16 percent after weeks of arbitration. The decision was handed down by a board overseeing the workers’ demands.
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Chicago Garment Workers
Chicago
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Polish Decree Cuts Danzig Food Supply In Effect
A Polish decree cutting off the free city of Danzig from its food supply took effect amid alleged German aggression cited as Berlin inspired.
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Danzig
Warsaw
Free City of
Berlin
California wine grape crop seen near four hundred thousand tons
May 12 San Francisco California H F Stoll secretary of the California Grape Protective association reports the wine grape crop this season will approach 400000 tons.
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California
San Francisco
Cal
H. F. Stoll
California Grape Protective Association
Woman's Health Restored From Pinkham's Compound in Milwaukee
A Milwaukee woman testifies that Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound revived her after a difficult postnatal period. She describes relief from fatigue and household burdens and credits the tonic with restoring energy for daily tasks. The letter promotes long standing praise for the product.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Pinkham
Mra
28Th Street
Edgeworth Tobacco Praised by Longtime Pipe Smoker Letter
A letter from Alais Whitlock of Richmond endorses Edgeworth Plug Slice and Ready-Rubbed, praising its consistent quality and urging smokers to stick with Edgeworth. Larus & Brother Co. invites requests for free samples and offers prepaid shipments to retailers and individual customers.
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Edgeworth
Edgesworth
Whitlock
Larus & Brother Co
South 21St Street
Richmond
Larus & Brother Company
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Woot
John Howard Paynes
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Pinca Ithe
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Aulinn
Godaorn
Morida
Janaica
Isle of Pines
Tlorita
William P. Nolan
Peking News
State Department
Great Britain
Russia
Lausanne
Vorowsky
M. Bidrikowsky
M. Ahrens
Larus & Brothe Ricimond
Ancomac
St. Louis
Courl 1 Company
Fo. Vata
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