Mark Twain Reflects on Portraits and Public Image
A Detroit Journal interview with Mark Twain at his New York home explores how portraits and cartoons shape his public image. He complains about being depicted too accurately and desires idealized, handsome likenesses to counter sensational portrayals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Twain
Mark
Newspaper Enterprise Association
New York
Ame Haa
Samuel Langhorne Clemens
Wea
Fireman
Art
Fifthcave
Twain
Mr. Clemens
Mari Twain
Two Federal Arrests Involving Postmaster and Indicted Mail Offense
Lews A. Bryan, postmaster at East Tarleston Lod, and Miss May Gibbane of Bourbon Ind, were arrested and indicted by the federal grand jury. Bryan is charged with gluing postage stamps in exchange for notes and it is unlawful for a postmaster to use stamps as payment. Gibbane is charged with sending an obscene letter through the mails. The report also notes higher gross receipts and expenses at the flower show, leaving a treasury balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Row
Sarony
Tony
Sveryba
Mack Twain
Webster
Chicago
Realife
Lfe
Lews A. Bryan
East Tarleston
Lod
May Gibbane
Bourbon
Ind
Marahal Rankin
Bryan
Gibbong Ix
Surong's Gorilla Portrait in Mark Twain Overcoat
A picture by Surong of a gorilla wearing Mark Twain’s overcoat provokes commentary about artistic persecution endured for ages. The author notes the work reflects long standing pressure and public attention.
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Surong
Mark Twain
Day for Hunters Numbers Amid Thanksgiving Gatherings
More than 600 applications for hunting licenses were filed at the state house this week with Chief Game Warden E H Earle noting a busy season. Commissioner Z T Sweeney reports over six dollars in licenses issued from Columbus. Statehouse staff away for Thanksgiving leaves Indianapolis quiet and families at home reunions. The scene at the capital reflects a mix of cautious celebration and concern as hunters prepare for the season.
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E. H. Earle
Statehouse
Hovnses
Z T. Sweeney
Columbus
Indianapolis
State
Felt Not A Candidate For Second Term
Greenfield Ind Nov 30 Judge Felt will not seek re nomination for a second term. Mason & Jaconson partner Robert J Mason is a candidate. One term rule is urged in Hancock county with Elmer J Binford and William A Mourn named as possible Republican nominees for judge.
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Felt
Greenfield
Ind
W. Felt
Robert J. Mason
Mason & Jacison
Judge Felt
Bering More
Hancock County
Rath
Elmer J. Binford
William A. Mourn
Poison Sent to Her Case Sparks Immigration Bureau Notice
Special to the Sun reports a Chinese gal named Yuen Ho maimed by a man who sent poison, a vessel sailed for China after the incident. An attempt to stop the ship and warn the victim failed, and authorities expect a detailed report when the ship reaches its Oriental port. Angered by the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Yuen Ho
Chi Wong
Pat
Weak Heart Cure Promises Restored Vigor
A testimonial claims Dr. Miles Heart Cure strengthens heart nerves and muscles, reducing exertion and worry. The speaker describes initial failure with doctors, then recovery after using the remedy, and notes it is sold via local druggists with a money back guarantee.
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Jr. Miles
Tree
Tre
Miles
Dr. Miles
Lansing
Rensselaer
Miles Medical Co
Elichart, Ind
Cuticura Hair Growth Claim and Indiana Liquor License Notice
A. W. Taft of Independence Virginia testifies to Cuticura products restoring hair after twelve years of dandruff. Separately MUENCH announces intent to seek a license to sell intoxicating liquor in Marion County Indiana at 7 Blake Street Ward 5, Center Township, with on premises drinking.
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A. W. Taft
Independence
Saya
A. W.tait
Notices to apply for liquor licenses in Marion County
A dense sequence of notices from multiple residents in Center and Twelfth wards of Indianapolis seeking licenses to sell intoxicating liquors in quantities under five gallons with on premise consumption. Each notice lists applicant names, ward, neighborhood blocks, and business addresses in Indianapolis. The text includes repeated references to January term and Board of Commissioners of Marion County Indiana.
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Fifth Ward
Center Township
Marion County
Indiana
Board of County Commissioners
Blake and
Rhode Island Sts
Lin Bt
Harris
Outlet 157
Indianarollis
Marlon Counts
Blake St
WC. Muench
Fifth Guard
New York St
Blake
Wart
Board of Commissioners
Wassington
Craine
Johnson’s
Washington-st
Ifthwart
Marion
Gutloc No
Indianapolis
Center Townahin
Airion County
Numw
North St
James B. Blackwell
Uae
Manon County
State of India
Lena
Dean
Mit
Court St
Indiananalis
John
Maryland St
Terry, Robertson & WH
Mayd
Outlet 161
Barion County
Tridiana
Marvland St
Patrick Garvex
Starton County
Rank
Stout
Rank-aye
Saulzusst
Idianapolis
Bishop
Wayne Township
Ma County
Wtite
Tenth St
Goodich &Thornton
Holmes
D. Center
I Twestory
Bulding
Udiana-Ave
Affenstrunger
Ras
Induina
Indiana-ave
Ialgoeiva
Edward F. Ford
Seventh Ward
Iniiana
Ealing
Ian Hive
Dsinwarest
Ranes
Arserabaye
Tot Noa
Kletcher Cur Company
Hidianigatis
Apsenil Rve
Nimteennh-st
Argenai Ave
Fourth Ward
Hynora
Sugar Grove Ave
Wim Marion Park
Twnstup
Neal Table
Christa Michel
Twelfth
West Run
Drake & Mayhew
Indlimipalis
West St
Miller
Milinots St
Morris
Square
Llinole St
John M. Halls
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Clemens
Tam
Detroit Journal
Talwaya
Anik Lansing
Samuel
Ratterre
Sam
Nower
Cuticura
Pwelitt
Masten County
Tna
Fa Jurney
Norwood
Sutdiwistun
Gallot No
Indkinapolis
Center Townehiy
Marlin County
Uinolent
Gtve
Privieces
David Goldman
Andrew Zinkand
Uinn
Rudolph Mueller
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