The Rogues Gallery of Motorists By Harry V Wade
A humorous survey of dangerous drivers across the United States. It cites incidents in Alabama Maine and California and mocks traffic reforms while praising stubborn independence on the road. The piece lampoons ill trained wheelmen and reflects on police cases and evolving car tech with period wit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry V. Wade
Alabama
Harvard
Bureau of Trafic Research
St. Paul
Maine
California
Judgie
New Haven
Massachusetts
Cambridge
Cairo
Memphis
Harvata
New York
Connecticut
Nikola Tesla
T. A. Edison
Effie
Nurta Ameriss
Human Cannon in Circus Thrills and Dangers
A detailed look at the human cannon act across major circuses. It covers the setup, the gun, the flyer’s appearance, and the risk of death, noting dozens killed in the U S and Europe. The piece traces the stunt from medieval catapults to modern German and American cannons and profiles notable performers including Parenti and Wilno.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death
Iva
Earth
Mars
United States
Europe
John Robinson
Strassburger Falr
Sells-Floto
Cliff Aeros
Oklahoma City
Marcel
W. O. Parent
Boysi Fendrick
Parenti
My. Parenti
Fendrick
Fred
Ham & Bailey Circus
Zacchinis
Victor
Cole Bros
Clyde Beatty
Wilno
Buffalo
N. Y
Albert Barkus
Barkus
Atlantic City
Parenti’s
Wino's
Garrett
Richmond
Parent
Cansun
Feller Faces Fame but Stays Shy and Focused
Bob Feller and Stormy Weatherly share a room in Cleveland as the young pitcher navigates publicity, plans for a Cleveland summer apartment, and reflections on pitching style and goals. He praises Walter Johnson, discusses control, and hints at upcoming season plans and rival assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherly
Stormy
Bob Feller
Feller
Cleveland
New Orleans
Pop
van Meter
Walter Johnson
Sandrois
Yankees
Detroit
Cubs
Goasip
Walter Dohnaon
Billy Evans
Oy Siapnicka
Evans
Steve O'Neill
Florida
New York
Jamaica Racetrack
Ken Simith
Nanty Mens
Cornell
Jim Lynch
Carl
Marty Glickman
Julius Solters
Indians
Joe Medwick
Temple
Pop Warner
Rivington Bisland
Louisville
St. Nicks
Jassie Condon
al Reich
Dave Soden
Brooklyn Tax
National League
Andy Kolk
The
International
Lis Ataft
Montanez
Lew Ambers
Vinnie Richards
United States
Forest Hilla
George Lott
Karl Kaze
Walter Pate
Vinnie'sa
Bill Tilden
Dick Gill
Boston College
Eddie O'Brien
Jim Herber
Charlie Beetham
Dartmouth
Matt Ray
Jake Flowers
Dodger
Cardinal
Payne Whitney
Greentree
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Rogues’ Gallery
Michigan
Hamilton
Ontario
Major Bowes
Barney Oldfield
Barney
William
Utley
Germany
Z Broiters
Zeuenius
Witter
Huge
Marie
We Ringlicg Bros
New York Fest
Slapnick
Iowa
Hubbell
Dodgers
Gabby Harmney
Gabby
Jett
Tun
Ken Sandbach
Princeton
Brooklyn
Giants
Matt Wing
Loouisville
Ross-Montanes
Ross
Mianlanes
Wielr
Bob Feiler
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