Night in Richmond 1865 Drama With Edith Varney
In spring 1865 Richmond, Captain Thorne and Lieutenant Maxwell clash over orders as Edith Varney urges Thorne to stay and accept a protective wartime commission. The scene blends romance with peril as Thorne contemplates separation and duty amid a tense military defense of the city. Edith pushes for a stay, hinting a higher fate may alter his fate.
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Telegraph -At- Richmond
Tam ‘Gure
Maxvwell
Maxwell
Jook- Ang
Edith Varney
Teader
Jonas
Edith
Captain Thorne
Thorne
Treasury
Mra. Varney
Healy
Thorné
War Office
Thorhe
Mrs. Varney
Varney
Sud“Den ‘Alarh
Sion
Richmond
War Department
Miss Varney
Cook Who Works by Guess in Decadent Days
A humorous exchange on guesswork in cooking contrasts past kitchen talent with modern machine aided methods. A map and narrator lament the loss of inspired cooks who measure little, noting today’s salt is measured, dulling individuality. A wife mentions a new cook who follows guesswork, while a character jokes about mismeasured baking powder in biscuits.
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Bird Nowaday
Admiral Dewey dinner recalls Manila Bay victory
The Society of Manila Bay alumni gathered in Washington for its annual dinner as Admiral Dewey and 20 of his former commissioned officers revisited the 15 year old Manila Bay battle. Dewey reflected on the squadron’s unity and the Spaniards’ heavy fire, noting the remarkable outcome amid celebratory reminiscences.
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George Dewey
Manila Bay
Oiral
Dewey
Spain
Washington
Society of Manila Bay
Asa. Walker
Concord
United States Navy
Togo
Sea of
Japan
Olympia
Ione
Mrs Wilson Plans Reform of Washington Slums
Mrs Woodrow Wilson intends to devote time to alleviating distress seen on her inspection tour in Washington. Congress proposed turning Pig alley Goat alley TinCap alley and Louse alley into interior parks and playgrounds. Representatives Kahn and others pledged to push the legislation amid praise for her welfare efforts.
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Woodrow’ Wilson
Washington
Dar
House of Representatives
Kahn
Wilson
Women’s Welfare Department
National Civic Federation
Washington Women
Audubon fight spans law and feathers to shield birds
The National Audubon Society fights for bird protection as laws limit the killing and import of wild bird feathers. Federal rules govern migratory birds, states vary on nongame protections, and milliners and feather makers oppose the drive while support from T Gilbert Pearson shapes leadership.
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Audubon Societies
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Chicago
Cosat
National Association of Audubon Societies
Audubon
T. Gilbert Pearson
National Addition Association
Fight For Bird Protection
Poincare Refuses to Shoot Birds During Term as President
President Poincare opposes animal killing for sport and will not hold a gun during his presidency. He supports the French society protecting animals but will not pose as an animal lover in name. He will not interfere with others sports and will join hunting parties when required by duties. His stance may influence royal visits and presidential entertaining under DMl administration.
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Poincare
Dirda
M. Poincare
DMI
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Secret Service
Gillette
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Edgar Bert Smith TopyRigHy
Br Doob
Meao
Ant Company
Badtth
Wdith
Bay
Swith
Peterabura
Egbert
Admiral Dewey
Mrs. Wilson
Audubon Association
Walle la Francs
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