The Gentleman From Indiana reviewed by the press
A critical column surveys The Gentleman From Indiana praising staging yet criticizing John Harkless as a weak lead and the dialogue as tame. It notes performances by Jacques Kruger and Blanche Chapman as the cast’s strength, while calling Morgan miscast and the play overall lacking in sustained engagement.
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Indiana
Booth Tarkington
John Harkless
White Caps
Congress
Mrs. Tibbs
Tom Martin
Harkless
Plattville
Mr. Morgan
Jacques Kruger
Blanche Chapman
the Sun
Played Petty Politics in Cities and Towns Bill Amendment
Ttig reports that the cities and towns bill extending municipal officers terms was amended in the house due to interurban railway backing. The change shortens extensions to a few months. The piece argues the amendment reflects a weak house and notes supporters included respected officials who favored fewer elections. It mentions street railways and city officials lobbied for longer terms.
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House
Merit
Honest An
Ttig
House of Representatives
Phipps funds model tenements to raise living standards
Henry Phipps plans a $1,000,000 investment in improved New York City tenements aimed at healthier homes and self-sustaining profit. The project models higher standards for others, pursuing about 4 percent returns to finance more construction while avoiding pauperization of tenants. Critics warn against charity without justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Henry Phipps
Phipps
Mills
Quail protection law debated by state legislators
A legislature member argues for a 99 year quail protection aimed at farmers benefits, while others say quail belong to the state not individuals. The writer favors a 5 to 10 year closed season to preserve the birds for all, not a class. Rockefeller and Philadelphia references appear as context.
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Bob White
Indiana
Capitol Chat Aids Senate Bid Before Koehne
A Capitol chatter tries to persuade Senator Koehne on a bill. Koehne replies he’s against it and offers no further action. The exchange ends as the request to move the bill is not pursued.
Spectator Feud Sparks Midday Hall Disruption
In the south east corner of the hall of representatives wild excitement erupts as members crowd to view a scene involving Sam Ruick and Benz. Word spreads that Buick sat in his seat for five minutes before any action, while议 Horace Stilwell draws attention for his broad interests.
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Hall of Representatives
Wade
Sam Ruick
Bittott
St. Jonesh
Buick
Ernest Burford
Horace Stilwell
Carl Bonnel
Predictions by Raphael the Astrologer
Predictions forecast a very unfavorable Saturday with financial caution until 4 p m Then a shift to savory business and caution against sickness and quarrels A youthful man may join society A child born in 1905 faces a chequered future with losses and misfortunes yet kindness and generosity persist with money matters
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Wim Coul
Expcsa
Outdoor Fun Foe Blustery March Appears
The piece notes March’s cold wind signals winter’s retreat and hints at springtime joy for youths. It praises groups of boys and girls enjoying healthful games outdoors on good weather, while cautioning against overdoing activities like leap frog rope games and tag to avoid fatigue and injury.
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March
Tle
Being Lost in a Basement Encounter
Senator McLaurin assisted a frantic woman crying for help in a long basement corridor. He guided her to the exit and recalled a Mississippi woods tale of a lumberman who said he was not lost but that the camp was lost, illustrating the contrast between direction and destination.
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Benz
Gay. Miller
McLaurin
Tam
Mississippi
Washington Post
Dinner invitation mix up with financier and society woman
A humorous Harper’s Weekly item recounts a telephone exchange between a famous young financier and a society woman. She asks for his company at dinner, he declines with prior engagements Monday and Tuesday, finally agreeing to Monday.
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Harper's Weekly
Sunshine and Smiles in Wauli Street Newsgossip
The clippings discuss resumed buying in Wauli Street, delays to the yacht season, and a New York scientist claiming germs live on power money for a month and on alive money a day. It notes public skepticism, Pierpont Morgan and Russell, shoe magnates, John L Sullivan challenges, Rockefeller church gifts, and jokes about press attention.
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Wauli-st
Wall-el
New York
Germa
Ina
John TD
Rockefeller
New Jersey
United States
Joan D. Hockefeller
A Good Top Spring From Heavy Cord
A field-tested tip describes selecting a heavy cotton cord about a yard long for a top. Tie a knot an inch and a half from one end and let the end fray to plaster on the top as you wind. Use an old bone button rather than a wooden mold for the other end.
Glass and agate marbles explained in brief
Glass marbles are formed from halves joined so no seam is visible. Real agates use agate or carnelian cut into rough spheres, ground into spheres and polished to finish.
Representative Brownlow Introduces Littleton to Roosevelt
Tennessee Representative Brownlow led Martin W. Littleton, Brooklyn borough president, to the White House and presented him to President Roosevelt. Brownlow praised Littleton for shaping the last campaign and delivering Parker’s nominating speech at the St. Louis convention.
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Brownlow
Tennessee
Martin W. Littleton
Brooklyn
White House
Roosevelt
Littleton
Judge Parker
St. Lous
Chicagd Chronicle
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Ohio Street
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Pop” Anson
Chicago
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Will Doe
Osler
Got
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Tim
Thomas Jefferson
Mr. Benedict
Washington
Jim Watson
Philadelphia
Mr. Rockefeller
Kansas
Capitol Chat
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Raphael
Ned
Excape
Sunshine and
Pierpont Morgan
Russell
John L. Sullivan
John
Sheik
Francia
India Tea
W. HE. Alexander
W. Tenth
T. G. Bram
H. Capinger
George Deeter
E. Michigan
Mra
Joseph Evans
Captini
Gardner
Pine and Lexington
Great Atlantis & Pacific
Tea
Company
Pennsylvania
Gregory
Alabama
Hine
Michigan
Re V. Hinkle
College
A.M. Jackson
Allinola
Prigeer
Cornell V. Biyers
W. Wrinhillatt
Comaret
Pleasaol
Yarpey
Agnes
M. Walters
Baxwell
Minnesota
Tan & Coffee Storee
C Slapa
Fort ‘Fort Wayne
Antony
Saltee
Nemo
Lenox Shoes
Pettis Dry Goods
Ee Newton Claypool
Obis and Peaseyivaxta
Union Station
State Board of Health
Union
Newton Claypool
Ohio
Penney Ville
Kitsa R. Johnson Wells
Mise Besche V. White
Alno
H.llanders
Indiana Ave
Indianapalis
Ind
Kew
Bend
People’s Credit Clothing Co
Washington St
Greeer-Wilkinson Lumber CO
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