Hamilton New Air King Dares Skies From Governor Island
The article profiles aviator Hamilton who flies from New York to Philadelphia and back, delivering letters, meeting crowds, and setting intercity night flight expectations. It notes rival aviators Curtin and others and mentions aviation’s growing status and future contests though highlighting Hamilton’s bold exploits and potential as a leader in the sport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Curtin
New York
Charles Hamilton
Philadelphia
Governor's Island
Gaynor
Maghes
Pennsylvania
Hamilton
New York City
Chicago
St Laure
Germany
Zeppelin
Weight
Paulhan, Curtion
Harmisten
Stage Draws Woman From Home Life and Socks
Mina Wilington, once Margaret Frohman, famed actress and wife of Daniel Frohman, abandons home duties for the stage. After a Reno divorce from Frohman she marries Edward J. Bowes, plans a national tour with private car and new French adaptation. Dawes investing about $90,000 to launch the wife's venture, including sock darning as a pastimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Wilngton
Bloomington
Witugton
Daniel Frohman
Protiman
Reno
Jeffries and Johnson
Edward J. Bowes
Frohman
Mr. Bowes
Lilington
Mina Hilngton
Mr. Howes
Tecoma
Prediction of a Money Heptarchy by Tiwanne Fortane Hyee
Tiwanne Fortane Hyee of Virginia and New York proclaims the world of money governed by seven kings led by J Pierpont Morgan as supreme monarch. He names seven New York financiers from Kuhn, Loeb & Co and others to divide the empire, discusses his travel and interest in Congo development, and predicts gold prospects unmatched globally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiwanne Fortane Hyee
Virginia
Nw York
Rimneelf
America
J. Perpont Morgan
New York City
J. Pierpont Morgan, Jr
Henry F Davidson
J. F., Moreen & Co
Otte HM. Koby
Mortimer J. Genit
Kuhn, Loot & Co
John B. Dennis
Waly & Co
George F. Walter, Jr
Pirst Nathoon Bank
Janet Hillman, Jr
National City Bank
New York
Tyan
Europe
Ayana
Parr Gets A Big Reward For Aiding Sugar Fraud Probe
Richard Parr, a New York customs deputy, helped uncover a $2,000,000 sugar underweight scheme tied to the American Sugar Refining Co. He awaits a reward reportedly approved by President Taft and Secretary MacVeagh. Parr plans to invest most of the $100,000 in real estate and a mountain vacation, noting the money’s value beside his family needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bam
Richard Parr
New York
Parr
Taft
MacVeagh
Parr Parr
American Sugar Refiring Company
Tme
Dallas
Det
Petr
Foy
Beng Peng
Wil Serna
Wedding Night Confusion at Van Der Boor Party
Dora and Jack attend a lavish wedding reception at the Van Der Boor residence. A rushed evening includes a train timing mix up, a swift car ride, and a glittering arrival as Dora encounters old friends and a poised Mr Perkins, while Jack struggles with memory and nerves amid bustling preparations.
Dora Perkins at the Parthaworth wedding prank
Dora Perkins and Jack disguise themselves for a wedding surprise at Clara Van Der Beerst's home. They fear exposure and arrest as they juggle deception, a tense escape, and a later invitation to the wedding. Dora forgives Jack for the ruse, noting their staged attendance as the turning point.
Glass rollers and delayed electricity in life theory
A man proposes a theory that the human body contains electricity proportional to magnetic forces and that sleeping in a bed with glass castors could prevent this energy from leaving the body. He suggests experimenting as a secular improvement reaction to fate, noting life becomes broader over time. The piece ends with a note on a glass sandpaper made from powdered wine bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deda
Floral turbans and hats captivate summer milinery
A fashion chronicle details artificial flowered turbans and exotic hats in Parisian influence. Descriptions range from morning glory cloaked crowns to Arab style brims, velvet bands, and feather plumes, with notes on color trends and the trend toward oversized, dramatic shapes for summer wear.
Deposit of soda found at Uganda railway terminus
A soda lake was discovered at the end of the planned Uganda railway line, described as about ten miles long and two to three wide. The shallow lake sits on a hard pink marble surface and the soda layer is of considerable depth. A note mentions old rope and paper stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Goda
Uganda
Cretonne Slippers and Fashionable Shoulder Decorations
Cretonne offers cheap, pretty material for bedroom slippers with firm soles and secure foot placement. Describes upper edge casing for elastic, small ribbon bow, and back binding. Also discusses kimono style sleeves, shoulder decoration, and the idea of expanding lines to create broader effect with satin folds and embroidery. Ends with a light quip about invisibility in modern weddings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Panama
Milan
Fifth Avenue
Cretonne
Foundaton
Ebe
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Pat
Dora
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Clare Partnaworth
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John
Mittison Perkina
Thorn
Enep
Courtway
Mra Perkina
Perkins
Perkina
Jack Perks
Fire William
Dora Perkins
Jack Perkins
Susan
Coures
Clare
Dora Perkina
Perkine
Clara
Clara Woartheworth
Dorane
Fetel
Roderick
Rowe the Great
Moris
van Albert
Harverd
York
Parte
Miss Cayenne
Collier & Collier
Lawyers
Holbrook Building
St.Johns
Oregon
Joseph McChesney
McChesney Bik
Jersey
St. Johns
Hees
Albert Carey
M. D. Holbrook
Daniel 0. Webster
Dawson Street
Pliter
University Park
Portland
Rambo
Richmond
First National Bank Building
ST. Johns, Oregon
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Dentist
Holbrook Block
St. Johne
DR. J. Vinton Scott
Woodlawn
Res
D. E. Hopkins
Carey
Hewitt
Wacur
Ad Hewitt & Wright Contractors
Ore
J. R. Weimer
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Fee
Tban
Expreas City Dock
Eburlington
Laurel Lodge
Onegor
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Hgcp Genia
Fenure
Doric Lodge
A. M. Roger
aSqi Uring the
Allen R Spon
the Giant OF
Central Market
Snd
T. P. Ward
St. Johns Land and Gravel Co
Jackson & Musgrove, Props
General Contractors
Newton and Fessenden Bt
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