Tragic Stage Deaths From History and Myth
A historical survey recalls dramatic stage tragedies from Hungary to Chicago and London. It details incidents of actors killed or driven to suicide during performances, including Jule Paney and Julius Bardes, wanders of the stage, and noted cases from Ford's Theatre in Washington and other theatres worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imci Samos L'Ivar
Hungary
Jule Paney
Julius Bardes
Julia
Julius
Bardes
Sife-Tong
Chicago
Mayer
Sity
Ard
Novelty
Great Queen Street
Lincoin's Inn Fields
London
Elephant and Castle
Mme. Patey
Allan Water
St. George's Hall
Herr Wortlitzoh
Madicke
Sam Gerridge
Frederic
Melbourne
Mephistopheles
Sir Henry Irving
Beckett
William Terriss
Adelphi Theatre
Edmund Kean
Irving
Liverpool
Torio Palmer
Een
Palmer
Steinfont Thy
Talmer
Ford's Theatre
Woeshington
U.S.A
Grant
The King's Drinks and Royal Wine Traditions
A historical note on royal wine habits describes St. James Palace cellars as the main source for state banquets with Windsor and Buckingham stock kept small. It cites a past overhaul of vast wine bins revealing aged bottles, mentions canary, madeira, ports, and sherries, and notes champagne as the chief royal wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.James* Palace
Windsor Castle
Buckingham Palace
St. James’ Palace
Horsheads
St. James
Palke
Disappearing Old Camberwell Hall and Its Storied Past
Historical note describes the destruction of Camberwell Hall in London and recounts its long life as a social and political hub. It details earlier owners and tenants, the hall’s role in local clubs, pensions societies, and public meetings, and mentions figures like Dickens and Tierney, concluding with the building’s collapse and loss of a once notable landmark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisner
Ee Grove-lane
Camberwell
London
Parque
Ryan Messie Wood Works
C. Stoltite
Gow
Messrs
Jefrris
Camberwell For Camerwell Club
Pr. Ducaret
Philip Crespigny
Court of Admiralty
Charles Dickens
Tierney
Charles James Fox
Southwark
W. Burnett Blanch
Citraen Tierney
Grove House
Camberwell Hall
Gad's Hill
Messrs. Jefferiss
Social Terrors and the Threat to Civil Society
The piece contrasts a brutal ruffian type and a degenerate from another class, both harming social order. It argues for mechanisms to shield society from anti social disturbances and uphold moral restraint amid rising urban menace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English “Law Journal
Breakfast Test Advice on Suitors From Old Advice Column
The piece counsels young women to judge a marriage prospect by breakfast behavior. It warns against suitors who are remiss, melancholy, boisterous, or chatterbox, comparing them to Circe’s herd and an empty drum. A humorous, cautionary tone pervades the vintage guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circe
Ewine
The Patent Mile Index for London Carriages
A London Illustrated News excerpt describes H Von Aster of the College of Civil Engineers patenting a concealed mile-rider. The device measures distance traveled by wheel carriages and can be fitted to private taxis or public coaches, with the aim of reducing overcharges and increasing passenger counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
London
Illustrated London News
H. von. Aster
College of Civil Engineers
Putney
Kipling Speech on Doctors and Patients at Middlesex Hospital
Reports in London papers say Rudyard Kipling gave an October 1 address to Middlesex Hospital students, distributing prizes. He framed doctors as the patient class and urged physicians to meet duties at all hours, warning against overcharges and stressing clinical integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rudyart Kipling
Middlesex Hospital
Amd
Pearth
Nile
H Tm
Up in a Balloon Sensations and dangers of navigable airships
descriptive piece reviews ballooning experiences from ascent to cloud level. It covers sensations of earth falling away, still air above clouds, beauty of the sky, dangers of storms, and specifics on balloon construction, ballast, gas valves, and rope guidance. Historical notes compare spherical and cigar shaped balloons and recounts a fatal Pax accident for context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salijog
Cas
Hegan
Atery
Orgeta Palace
Sweden
Santor Dument
Brasil
Brazil
Vallee
Talinst
M. Sergia
M. Severo
Risigs
Aeronauta
Rail-less tramways in operation in Germany describe dirigible cars
A German paper describes rail-less tramways using dirigible electric cars drawing power from an overhead conductor. The cars move freely and can swing about 12 feet from the wires. When two cars meet, contact rods are removed and replaced after passing. The first tramway on this system was built in Saxony in 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enealish
Germany
Saxony
Sunlight Oil Cake Said To Boost Horse Health
In a dialogue about horse care a user touts Sunlight Oil Cake as a superior feed. It is claimed to have higher feed unit value than bran pollard or maize and to improve stomach health coat and body condition in horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Fred
Lever Brothers Limited
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Cuticura
Annie
Jost
Wea
John Treet
Foster Lambennie
Newburgh
Rife N. B
Jemre Romerties
Aumilla
Towhed Co
Evdne
South Africa
Anthem, Ltd
Ape Town
Bae Up & Chem. Corp
Baie Prope
Domo
William Wild
Park Street
N.P
Earth
Abraham
V.M
George-St
President Lincoln
Confederata
Lee
Anerica
Attakers Lincoln
Richmond
Wilkes Booth
Golonel
Rathbone
Himsvlf
Royalty’s Wines
Kipling
Roeters
Pornta
Paris
Volstaut Meer
F.wolff & Sohn, Rarlsrure of All Chemists & Perfumers
Horse Facts
Dept
Sunlight
Strich Tips
Tie Boock
Pree
Miller's Feather Shop
Henry H. Wilkes, R.D.S
Ceorce
Orr
Beneer
Merretere
Fleet
Vermin
Tel
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