American Countess in Washington a Carroll drama at National
Special correspondence notes Washington premiere of Howard Carroll’s four act drama The American Countess at the National with Mile Rhea in the lead. New York critics and politics mix as Carroll’s name shapes reception while Senator Vance and district Democrats are highlighted for public service and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rob Vance
North Carolina
Moody
The
Sentinel
Wasurxeron
D. C
New York
Marie Prescott
Victor Durand
Washington
Howard Carroll
National
Carroll
New York Times
South
Mr. Carroll
Gen. Slocum
Empire City
Mile. Rhea
Mile
Rhea
Mlle. Rhea
Americas
Hortense
Bille Rhea
Poneaia
Visit
Poor Rich Men Maimed Soldiers of the Battle for Wealth
Edward Payson Hall recounts 19th century tales of wealth worship and ruin. Jacob Strawm, a vast landholder and cattle dealer from Illinois, chased money until madness, neglecting life itself. Nicholas Sprague sought relief as if in poverty while wealthy, and Ernest Choghar, a half million-dollar stock-booker, dressed as a beggar yet kept smiling at alms. These anecdotes underscore the dehumanizing quest for riches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Payson Hall
The
Sentinel
Jay Goulds
Vanderbilts
Jacob Strawm
Jacksonville
Ilinois
Commonwealth
Strawm
Illinois River
Columbus
Ohio
Nicholas Sprague
Valle Crucis
Sprague
Dasbits
Chartrés Street
New Orleans
Ernest Choghar
Nomination Speech for Zebulon B. Vance to U S Senate
The speech nominates Zebulon B. Vance for the United States Senate, praising his loyalty, integrity, and democratic service. It lauds his tariff stance, judicial prudence, and strong representation of North Carolina, highlighting unity in the General Assembly and broad support for his election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zebulon B.Y
United States
General Assembly
Senate
North Carolina
Congress
Zebulon B. Vance
United States Senate
Speaking of Mr Woodrow Wilson in Wilmington
A fragmented newspaper snippet discusses Woodrow Wilson as a North Carolinian, noting age and residence. It includes products and ads for Bucklen Arnica Salve and Dr Bull's Cough Syrup, plus an old price list for hides, furs, wool and butter and a tobacco price tip from Priceoxr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Star
Woodrow Wilson
Bucklen
New York
Ladies Fashion Notes From The Sentinel's Closet
Sidney Earle surveys current fashion for women, praising simpler lines over cluttered drapes. He highlights sheer fabrics, Paris gowns, tulle veils, tinsel trim, and classic white and black ball dresses, with trends from Lord & Taylor including fancy costumes, dominos, striped jerseys, and refined footwear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Sentinel
Sidney Earle
The
Sentinel
New York
Lord & Taylors
Paris
Ingersoll at Boston on Which Way subject
Boston reported that Col. Robert G. Ingersoll island of oratory lectured at the Boston Theatre on Sunday night his talk titled Which Way drew thousands with many unable to enter despite price of streetcar lines cut from six to five cents. A skating rink dispute over a negro skater, a contested Legislature seat, and labor hardships were noted along with rail fare adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
The
Sentinel
Boston
Mass
Robert G. Ingersoll
Boston Theatre
New England
Republic
R.S. Smeerscer
The Road Question A Suggestion as to How they Should be Worked
N C January 27 letter argues for reform of road maintenance. It proposes a system where each man works the road for every five to ten dollars in tax, claiming it would create justice and equality. The writer criticizes wealthy merchants who rarely contribute and urges North Carolina politics to focus on road funding reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
U.S
U. S
United States
Republic
Robert Vance
Non” Vance
North Carolina
Joaquin Miller
Maryland
Gen. Vance
Vance
House of Representatives
Cleveland
Recorder of Deeds
Register of Wills
Berret
Charles C. Duncanson
Dorsey Clagett
Marshal
Lincoln
Moody
Congregational Church
Congregational
A. G. Brown
Poweas
Castine
The
Sentinel
Daxsury
N. C
Stokes
Anderson Trial At Lenoir Faces Imminent Jury Delivery
Special correspondence from Lesort North Carolina reports the W A Anderson trial ongoing with strong prosecution led by Adams Gudger Linny and Jones. Defense led by R F Armfield. State witnesses allege Anderson ordered Horton to leave the mine before four shots killed him. Anderson claims Horton attacked with a rock and fell as he fired. Verdict expected to be murder or manslaughter. judge Avery presiding. Lenoir social life and railroad improvements noted. miss Mattie B Kaskie departs. Anderson convicted of murder in the first degree reported Jan 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenoir
Sentinel
Lesort
N. C
W. A. Anderson
Joseph Adams
J. M. Gudger
R. Z. Linny
Edmund Jones
Horton
Anderson
Avery
Lenvir
Mattie B. Kaskie
Waddell
St. Louis
Lesore
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Winston, N.C
Ffers Miia
Whiston and
Salem
AC. Academy
Vile
Rev. E. Rondtilaler
DD F
Wilmins
French Bros
Rocky Point
N.C
Winstownss
Pfonl & Stockson Mpue
Samuel Brewer
Lorillard
Climax
Cedar Cove Nursery
Cats- Logue
N. W. Craft
Shore
Yadkin County
Irving Blum
Copper - Smith
TIM and Sheetiron
Liberty St
A. A. Vance
Fogle Bros
New Mill
Saltm, N.C
J. B. McKenney
Marshall Street Biomoxy
E. L. P.ector
Aubgeoh Dentst
Tresilence
Librry Strum
Ae Pon
Ciuity
E. M. Griffin
Winston N. Co. Iesires
R. L. Williams & C O
William St
N. Y
J. M. Robinson
Brown
Winston
A M. Robinson
Donor of Main
Orinoco Warehouse
General Amerchandise
Drags &O
Goude
Reed Bros. & Brooks
Wah
REEB
MR. Howard Carroll
Tan Vourah Bett Co
Marshall
Mich
Battle For Wealth
Kiki Buxtons
Crutafield & McArthur
Vessora
F. G. Crutchfield
Capelagi
Kinston Free Press
New York City
Els
Terina
Matuert Boox Co
Portland
Maine
S. Grogan
Ingray
Mutual Live Stock Insurance Company
Emmitsburg
J. L. Bryan
R. B. Perkin
Johni F. Schaub
Buxton Block
Farmer's Warehouse
Boot
Robert J. Culverwell
M. D
Ann Bt
J. Montague
Church St
Winston, N. C
Fiinn
Giersh
Senseman & CO
Favlng
G. A. Boozer
N.Y
H. A. Grxesa
Witt
Anxsawas
H. E. Fairs
iNo
Mitchell
Trinity College
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