Pan American exposition reports from Buffalo states
Details on the Pan American exposition including Louisiana and New York space allocations, Canada and California displays, stamp issues, musical acts led by Sousa, Northern Wisconsin lumber exhibits, California readying launches, and a Rice Association plan to fund a rice kitchen at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Buffalo
Louisiana
Canada
New York State
California
California Canners’ Associations
Sousa
Far Northwest
Alaska Geographical Society
Southern Pacific
Golden State
Chicago
Philippines
Dean W. A. Henry
Agricultural College of
University of Wisconsin
William F. Kline
Egypt
Racine
Wis
Bell ‘Sity
San Francisco
Amburg
Wisconsin
John Philip Sousa
Lafayette
Paris
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Post Office Department
Rice Association of America
Lake Charles
Secondhand Gags and Irish Jests in Old Humor
A collection of old jokes about dancing, ice cream, and chores with an Irish anecdote about Pat and two politicians. A church notice quip mocks a late pillar of the church, while a father counsels his son on wheels and coal ashes, ending with a humorous kitchen table farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Trishman
Old
Ireland
Thunder in Edinburgh Lear Scene Ends With Real Cannon Balls
An Edinburgh theater staging of Lear caused audience shock when a thunder effect used real cannon balls rolled from backstage after a misstep. The manager’s contrivance relied on a wheelbarrow and carpentry to launch the balls, but a misstep tipped the cart and triggered the dramatic crash. The audience learned the illusion and the house quieted as they realized the behind the scenes method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Lear
Cassell
Washington Notes on Cuba Tariff and Mexican Property Claims
Washington notes report Senator Platt discussing a mutually beneficial reciprocity with Cuba after the Platt amendment. The piece covers reactions to Mrs. McKinley's illness canceling a presidential trip, a Mexican property rights dispute brought by Dr. S. W. Scott, and praise for the National Conference of Charities and Corrections. It also mentions Civil Service probes, a nine hour day strike, and Secretary Root reorganizing the War Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WashIncTon
D.C
Senator Platt
Connecticut
Washington
Congress
Platt
Senate
House
Cuba
McKinley
S. W. Scott
Mexico
Department of State
United States
National Conference of Charities and Corrections
Washington Post
Charities and Corrections Association
Tubors
Root
War Department
Philippines
Love and marriage talk in He-Have dialogue
A playful exchange quotes He-Have asking Miss Margareth if she has been in love. She answers she never has loved but has been engaged to be married three times, according to Heitere Welt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Margareth
Bucklens Arnica Salve Cures Leg Sore in Five Days
P A Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a frightful turning sore on his leg and writes that Bucklens Arnica Salve wholly cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds piles its the best salve in the world. Dire guaranteed. Only 25 cts. Sold by S Kingston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
S. Kingston
Philips Manor Moone and Washingtons First Love History
The piece notes the Yonkers stone mansion Philipse Manor Moone linked to Mary Philipse, George Washington’s early love. Built partly in 1682 and completed in 1745, the house features wide halls and antique wainscoting, as described by the Detroit Free Press. It promotes subscribing to THE WEEKLY CaLL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philipse Manor
Moone
Mary Philipse
George Washington
Yonkers
N. Y
Detroit Free Press
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Buffalo Fair
Johnson
Heaven
Tme
Meincke
Washington Letier
Newsy
President Proctor
Civil Service Commission
New York
Machiniata
O'Connell
General Board of Trusteen
National Association of Machinists
Texas
Cisco
Tex
Dr. King
J. J. Eager
S. Kingston’s
Julius Peter
EF Union
Main St
Troy
L. E. Rawson
Jefferson Ave
St. Louie
F. W. Zanders
Central Motel
WM. Meiners
Beat
Theo. Guennewig Mohdeneey
Billiard Hall
Phil Hobert
Corne x. Feed Mill
Iag
Troy City
John Deimling
Pup
Canion Shop
Safi
Philip Schultze
Hoelm
West Clay Street
Market St
John Diexle
A. Heddergott
Kinloch 13
Geffen
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