American Stage Urgently Calls for National Conservatory
Minnie Maddern Fiske argues for a national dramatic conservatory to train American actors. She cites the old European system, warns against diluting talent, and envisions a program modeled after the Paris Conservatoire with technical training in voice, declamation, stagecraft, and allied arts to raise standards and nurture genuine artistry.
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Minnie Maddern Fiske
Mme. Bernhardt
United States
Europe
Eoteria
Rex
National Dramatic Conservatory
Paris Conservatoire
Kingston Devastated Dying of Its Woe After Earthquake
Kingston, Jamaica, April 15. Nearly three months after the January 14 quake the city remains desolate and practically unrebuilt. Reports say streets are cleared but only a few plank structures rise to house essential lines as the great woe lingers.
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Kingston
Jamaica
West Indies
Cuticura Remedies Claim Fast Cure for Eczema
Advert claims multiple individuals were cured by Cuticura products after lengthy skin ailments. Testimonies describe eczema on face and hands, leg sores, and extended illness eased within weeks using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills. May 1906 dates referenced.
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Jennie B. Chamberlain
Marcy
N. Y
Aftershock Toll and Fires Plague Kingston Island
The city of Kingston endures continual aftershocks from the January 14 quake, with 75 tremors on average and a high death count of 784. Insurers refuse to pay, investors flee, and fires, sparked by insured losses, devastate damaged properties. Kingston seeks imperial loan amid widespread ruin and speculation that the shore is no place for a city.
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Kingston
Yerkes Resigns as Internal Revenue Commissioner
John W. Yerkes of Kentucky has resigned as commissioner of internal revenue to practice law in Washington. The president sent a letter praising his services to the people and expressing regard and compliment for his work.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Washington
John W. Yerkes
Kentucky
Internal Revenue
Yerkes
Train Strikes Auto in Savannah Injury Toll Grows
A freight train hit a automobile in Savannah Georgia this afternoon injuring several tourists and fatally harming at least one person authorities reported. The incident occurred near the rail yard drawing immediate emergency response and local officials urged caution.
Railroads to announce broad freight rate advance
Scripps-McRae Presa Association Pittsburg April 15 reports that the railroads will soon unveil a general freight rate increase. The adjustments will not cover every item yet will sweep widely and nearly revamp the industry. Shippers’ reception is not to be considered as the move is planned to be general amid broader prosperity.
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Scripps-McRae Presa Association
Pittsburg
Million-dollar Saturday in New York's great white light district
A New York Sun special details a Saturday in Broadway's great white light district from Fourteenth Street to Fifty Ninth Street. It cites six million dollars spent in one day across restaurants, jewelry, drinks, theater, clothing, souvenirs, flowers, car hire, tips, and more, with crowds and packed shows from noon to midnight. It also notes Harriman’s boys club on Avenue A and a Washington street clearance sale with a mass of unclaimed goods and oddities at the port.
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New York
Fourteenth-st
Fiftyninth St
Broadway
Peace Conference Banquet Draws World Leaders to Astor Hotel
In New York, a grand dinner closes a four day peace conference with Roosevelt and Canada’s governor general. King Edward’s dominion loyalty is not in question as sixty foreign delegates attend, hosted by Andrew Carnegie at the Hotel Astor.
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Roosevelt
Canada
Edward
Hotel Astor
Longacre Square
Andrew Carnegie
Hague
Longaurbs
Earthquake Shocks Cleveland Observed at Saint Tynatus
A local tremor was recorded on the seismograph at Saint Tynatus College observatory in Cleveland on Friday. Officials reported no distant seismic disturbances, and the 60 second event is believed to be local with possible tilt at the city’s bottom.
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Cleveland
Saint Tynatus College
Fache
Flirtation and feminine allure in society
Frances Gilbreath Ingersoll argues for a dual view of flirting. She condemns shameless flirts who ruin homes, then defends women using dress and demeanor to attract a desired man, saying attraction is a natural, even necessary, aspect of courtship. She contends men are easily swayed by feminine charm and that strategic allure is a valid aspect of womanly virtue.
Fettered for life claim sparks debate on methods
The speaker argues one method degrades while the other uplifts, insisting no brainless man can tell the difference. She vows to never relax her efforts as long as her husband retains any sense, claiming stark contrast between the two approaches.
Army of Guards Now Patrol Penna Tracks
Pittsburgh report says detectives have arrested several as they hunt railroad wreckers in Pennsylvania. They target those who loosen rail ends while keeping signaling wires intact to avoid warnings. Guards patrol main lines two to every three miles, with heightened after dark espionage. A heavy reward is offered.
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Army of Guards
Penna
New Oklahoma State Seal Unveiled With Tribes Symbols
The official seal adopted for Oklahoma features Mystic symbols of the five civilized tribes from Indian Territory and elements from the Oklahoma Territory seal. A central star shows tribal emblems, with 46 stars total representing Oklahoma as the forty sixth state. Designer Jap E. Pedicord of Oklahoma City, a Democratic state committee officer, saw the design unanimously adopted.
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Oklahoma City
Five Civilized Tribes
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Territory
State of
Oklahoma
Lahoma
Jap E. Pedicord
Democratic State Committee
Wife Sues Leopold in Divorce Case After Murder Guilty Finding
Edna C Leopold sues Leonard W Leopold for divorce after his murder guilt verdict in the Margaret Leslie case. Notice of the petition was served while Leopold remained in the county jail in Chicago.
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Leopold
Howard Nicholas
Margaret Leslie
Edna C. Leopold
Zenith of Agony in China Famine
SHANGHAI April 15 The peak of suffering in central China’s famine zones continues as crops are weeks away and starvation deaths rise. Millions must be fed daily as relief expands, and hundreds of thousands may be overlooked in distribution. Children suffer most while missionaries and officials gather them at relief sites. Food from the United States has saved many lives and more is promised, yet 15,900,000 remain without any means to obtain sustenance.
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Shanhgai
Great Famine
China
United States
San Francisco
Stevens Returns From Panama Canal Post
New York April 13 John F Stevens former chief engineer of the Panama canal arrived on the Panama from Colon. He said he retired on best terms with colleagues and has nothing further to add about canal work. He left service for good after two years of active Isthmian labor and plans a rest and possibly a Europe trip before private matters.
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Scrippa-McRae Press Association
New York
John F. Stevens
Panama Canal
Panama
Colon
Stevens
Europe
Smart Surrenders in $200,000 Embezzlement Case
Geo. C. Smart former secretary of Dayton Gaslight and Coke surrendered on bond after being indicted for embezzling $200,000. Authorities say funds were used with director approval to secure municipal rights. Smart was in Florida at indictment time and returned quickly.
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Scripps-McRae Press Association
Dayton
Geo. C. Smart
Dayton Gaslight and Coke Company
Smart
Florida
Shot by sick man Scrippa-McRae press association
Frank Matthewson, ill with pneumonia, fatally wounds his nephew George Hoffman, the nephew's wife Amalia Hoffman, and great nephew Arthur Goubelman in his New York home after a quarrel over an open window. He is subdued by police. Hoffman and Amalia Hoffman injured, Arthur Goubelman gravely hurt and not expected to recover.
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Thewson
Matthewson
George Hoffman
Amalia Hoffman
Arthur Goubelman
Goubel
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