What the Irish Have Done and Are Doing for America
A retrospective on Irish contributions to America and Canada, naming presidents, military leaders, industrialists, financiers, engineers, artists, and church figures. Highlights include Washington era figures, naval leaders, the Croton Dam, the Panama Canal effort, and prominent Irish American leaders across business, politics, and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ireland
United States
Canada
Tiosian
New York
Belfast
Pabil
American
Dominion of
Jackson
Buchanan
Arthur
Polk
Monroe
Meikin- Jey
Moonevelt
Bariners
Americ Duriow & Century
Busines
Weathhny
John W. Mackay
Marcus Daly
James C. Flood
James G. Fate
William 8. O'Brien
Sone
Richmond
W. W. Corcoran
National Capital
Thomas F. Walsh
Colorado
Leopold
Europe
Daniel O'Day
Thomas Mellon
Financial Fraternity
Pittsburg
Bank of International Fame
Cudahys
Michael
Edward
John
Patrick
Kilkenny
James Coleman
Croton
John B. McDonald
New York City
Panama Canal
James J. Hill
Robert Fulton
Cyrus McCormick
Samuel F. B. Morse
John P. Holland
St. Gaudens
Parnell
Dublin
James O'Neill
Chauncey Olcott
Lawrence Barrett
James Whitcomb Riley Finney
Peter Dunne
Mr. Dooley
Mayne Reid
Amercan
Mexico
Robert Bonner
Horace Greely
Henry W. Grady
Lst
Muntrious
Feld
John Mitchell
National Organization of American Mine Workers
Cardinal Gibbons
New World
Archbishopa Ireland
Rywr and
Farley
Father Mathew
Sons
Erin
Public Wouldn't Stand for the Old Timers Now
New York Special Actor Otis Skinner rejects the myth of a golden stage era. He praises modern acting, notes Edwin Booth as exceptional, and argues Shakespeare should entertain rather than preach. He doubts the New Theater plan will alter stage commerce and laments old-timer nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Otis Skinner
Skinner
Booth
Barrett
Augustin Daly School
Dean
Mr. Skinner
Rouget
Hudson Theater
Philippe
Edwin Booth
Mercutio
Valca
Bkinner
T Feet
Shakespeare
Mr. Bkinner
Philippe Brida
Biinner
Bophovles
Bolilllor
Goethe
Aulao
Pike County Goes Dry In Prohibition Tide
A Washington Times feature recalls Pike County near the Mississippi and the tremors of prohibition as voters may swing to a dry status. The piece links famous tales and local lore with Henry T. Haines and John Hay references, noting long battles over temperance and political reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Times
Jonn May
Statesman
Pew
Chia
Pike County
Prohibltidine
Henry T. Hainey
Vwinow
Kevot
Georgin
John Hay
Utlnola
Minteuton
Lee
Withaley
Anil
Ghat
Tillman
Mr. Hay
Tom Taggart
Old Pike County
Rene Anes
Ives Ayaa Noon
Yeneik Oon
Olan
Writing to Himself in the Road Memo Notes
A Columbus Dispatch hotel clerk recalls men who write letters to themselves before reaching the next hotel to seem important. He explains one man did so due to a poor memory, mailing memos to himself to remember tasks in new towns. The clerk notes they often reveal genuine habits behind the pretense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Dispatch
Columbus
The Gold Piece of St Gaudens
Kenyon Cox argues in New York Evening Post that striking the Gold Piece of St Gaudens faced practical and aesthetic objections. He praises the design as a synthesis of nature and convention with a powerful reverse, while criticizing the bonneted obverse and urging recognition of artistic progress in American coinage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon Cox
New York
Our
Republic
Russia
Prussia
Austria
Fee
Paternal Care of Women and State Labor Laws
The article surveys state laws regulating labor hours for women and children, noting Ohio Maryland and Illinois limits and Massachusetts and Illinois court rulings. It discusses Justice Brewer’s view on gender differences and paternal health considerations as justification for differing legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Ohio
Maryland
Illinois
Massachusetts
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of Illinois
Justice Brewer
Federal
Utah
Brewer
Legel
Oregon
Justice Brewers Foundation
Unpleasant Suggestion at Rochester Dinner
William James, Harvard psychologist, cites memories triggered by odor and landscape. A Thanksgiving dinner at Beaton Mall hosts a sour-faced guest who rejects rice and mutters it was the worst mistake of his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester Herald
William James
Harvard Ward
Beaton
Jon
Mr. Smith
Smith
Effort Real Pleasure Clyde Now
Dialogue excerpt shows Clyde and Roger discussing ease of tying a coat with playful banter. No clear news event or identifiable people beyond dialogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde
Roger
Also Mentioned on This Page
Traland Capecola
Trinh
Logan
Londonderry
Svl
Iria
Ude
George Waahneton
Bons of
St. Patrick
Washington
Mathew ‘Thornton
James Brith
George Taylor
John Hancock
Charlon Carrol
Carrollton
Anthony Wayne
Commodore Perry
Lake Erie
Rlah Stock
Phil Shortday
O' Neil
Bantiago
Kelly
Burke
Shee Famillea
Lealhglon
Maine
A Kelley
A Murphy
Hobson
América
James G. Hiaine
Benale
Patterson
Thomas Kearns
Apade
John M. Gearin
Bourke Covkran
Maurice Francie Egan
United Amies
Denmark
White
McKenna
United Biatos Supreme Court
Pirin
Richard Uroker
Tammany
Charles O'Connor
Thomas Taggart
Democratic National Committee
Iate
Uen
Waliez
Phillippe Brideng
Ife
Mr, Otis Skinner
Hove
Hanta Yim
Jin Hindaoe
Wmitwen Joy
Atosphere
Emily Hawkee
Milwaukee
Columbia
Toay
Tillman Joy
Pledav
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