Career of Enrique Creel as Diaz successor in Mexico
George H. Picard surveys Enrique Creel, Mexican ambassador to the United States and Chihuahua magnate, as a potential successor to President Diaz. Creel, a self-made man born in poverty, built wealth through banking and industry, instituted public works in Chihuahua, and earned the Mexican press’ portrayal as the Americanized heir apparent with Henry Clayian ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diaz
Mexico
Enriquez
Creal
United States
Disz
Ufe
Don Enrique
Rockefaller
Washington
Chiahuahua
Terrazas
Cres
Tiesenor
Tham
Chihuahua
General Terrazas
Creel
Sendr
Cresi
Banco Mineral
Republic
Banco Central
Mexican Central Railroad
Chihuahua and Pacific
Indus
Enrique’ c. Creel
Ison
Henry Clay
George H. Picard
A Unique Specimen of the American Artist in New York
A profile of Alfred Stieglitz, founder of the Camera Club and head of Photo-Secession, detailing his lifelong quest to capture the genuine human soul through photography. It covers his stance against explanations, his free Fifth Avenue exhibitions, and his rise as a leading advocate that photography can be a fine art. It also recounts his early training in Berlin, his clashes with Professor Vogel, and his transformation of photography from trade to art. Also notes Camera Work magazine and his influence on American art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Diogenes
Taik
Alfred Stieglitz
Camera Club
Photo Secession
Stieglitz
Photo-secession
Fifth Avenue
Thoas
Mr. Stiegiltz
Lisha
Mr. Stieglitz
Alfred
Callege
Berlin Polytechnik
Jong
Germany
Vogel
Herr Vogel
Stiegiltg
England
Baen
London
Mkehla
Edgar A. Whree
First Silk Hat Worn in London in 1797
A garbled note recounts John Hatherton, a London haberdasher, wearing the first silk hat in the streets in January 1797. He was arrested for inciting a riot but dismissed with a reprimand and allegedly not a member of the British royal family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
John Hatherinlton
Wrttlan Royal Farally
Fragmented 19th Century Notes on Animals Industry and Inventions
A set of odd historical curiosities covers animal lore, old industry shifts, and early tech observations. It notes horses fed with dried currants, birds living centuries, a printing industry in Java, a four acre cabbage field, Japanese workers bearing trade marks, conductor efficiency variation by day, glass monolithic draughting tools, and the vast floor area of St Peter's. It concludes with assorted antique trivia about the doit toy and European newspapers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Creet
Enrique
Kentucky
Henry Clay Creel
Creatuire
Manana
Polley
Tomord
Chituahua
Pvere
Ala
Don Enrique C. Creel
Vogel Set
Bucks
St. Peter's
Rome
Europe
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