Wanamaker Backing Curtiss Transatlantic Flight Venture
Rodman Wanamaker funds the Glenn Curtiss transatlantic airplane project with up to 55 000 dollars in prizes and patronage, aiming to cross the Atlantic next August from Newfoundland. The Philadelphia magnate, famed for wealth and ventures, also leads Indian memorial and American Art association efforts, shaping public projects and supporting aviation ambition.
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Isabella
Spain
Christopher Columbus
Glenn Curtiss
Glenn
Hhis Dad
Philadelphia
Rodman Wanamaker
Dad
Rodman
Ode
Rodmar”“ Wanamaker
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Paris
New York
Lord Northcliffe
Great Britain
Big Pond
Mr. Curtiss
Victoria Woodhull Martin
Newfoundland
Lieutenant Porte
Ireland
Jay
Cadiz
Washington
Congress
Mr. Wanamaker
Sam
New Mexico
American Art Association
Princeton
Art’ Association
Wanamaker’s City Ties and Art Patronage Highlighted
The article profiles Mr. Wanamaker, famed for buying works from unknown artists at salons, shipping 400 canvases to America, and his global lifestyle. It notes his Paris honors, marriages to American women, and gifts to Philadelphia, New York schools, municipal workers, and aviation clubs, including trophies and aero achievements.
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Wwanamaker
America
London
Wanamaker
Taplow Court
Bank of the Thames
Desborough
Paris
United States
France
Legion of Honor
Fallieres
New York
Philadelphia
New York Public School Athletic League
Nassau Boulevard
Long Island
Aero Club of America
Kansas City
Terror Reigns in India as Viceroy Visited Calcutta
A Literary Digest summary describes tightened security during Lord Hardinge's Calcutta visit. Torch lit routes, barred crowds, and a government house siege reflect measures to counter terrorism, with the English press noting the administration lacks an offensive weapon and relies on heavy defensive armor.
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Lord Hardinge
Calcutta
Hindustan
Literary Digest
Delhi
India
England
Government House
Senate House
Russia
English satirist Chesterton dominates meeting report
An English newspaper recounts a gathering where Gilbert K. Chesterton was the principal speaker. The article highlights his remarks about the platform and the lively discussion that followed.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
Mr. Chesterton
Fragmentary note yields unclear news item
The readable fragments show no clear event, names, dates, or places to form a fact-based summary. Content appears garbled and does not identify a coherent incident or subject for a proper card.
Outlaw Dreamer Peter Celso Leads Chase Through New York
Fifteen year old Peter Celso and an accomplice threaten Cohen butcher shop with a revolver in a January theft attempt. Police officer Haugh fires into the air as Celso surrenders at the East 100th Street station, vowing to become a famed gunman while admitting the crime was inspired by Wild West films.
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New York
Peter Celso
East One Hundred and Seventh Street
Robert Cohen
East One Hundred and Seventeenth Street
Celso
Cohen
Master Celso
One Hundred and Seventeenth Street
Madison Avenue
Haugh
Policeman Haugh
One Hundredth Street
Factory Fire Hazard Exposed at Stuart Plant
An employee named Stuart was severely burned at a Stuart plant after friction ignited chloride in clothing while handling explosive materials. Workers must strip to their skin and undergo four showers daily before and after entering work areas to reduce ignition risk. Stuart was transported 12 miles to North Bay hospital but died.
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Abe
Stuart
North Bay Hospital
Harrigan Admirers Form Ned Harrigan Club Dinner
New York reports the Ned Harrigan club held its first dinner reviving the fame of Harrigan and Hart. Two hundred attendees including actors, politicians, judges, and lawyers joined, enrolling as members in tribute to the late duo.
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New. York
Ola
Harrigan
Hart
Com Law
Membe
Man and Turtle Arrested After Bridge Worker Tale
Teddy W. Peters a 40 year old man and his pet turtle were arrested at the corner of Sixth street and Washington avenue for disorderly conduct. Peters carried a union card claiming a broken neck from a Quebec bridge collapse that killed 90. He said his wife died from shock. The turtle weighed 75 pounds and bit an officer’s coat while Peters returned to the cell with the animal allowed to roam briefly before safely returned to the cell.
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St. Louis
Teddy W. Peters
Sixth Street
Washington Avenue
Peters
Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Quebec
Ishing
Central
Tyndall
Chase Across Ocean Sparks Widespread Inquiry
Byron Chandler, dubbed the million-dollar kid, faces a high profile pursuit as reports claim he chased his wife across the ocean. Details remain scarce as investigators review ship manifests and press interviews.
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New York
Byron Chandler
Auguste St Ea
Hermit Fends Off Robbers as Bees Drive Them Off
Ralph Dawson, a reclusive resident fifteen miles northwest of here, faced two would be thieves at his hut near the French river. When the door gave way the honey bees swarmed and stung the intruders forcing their retreat. Dawson, about 40, says he will arm himself with a revolver and shotgun to deter future visits. He kept the episode to himself until selling honey at market and plans to shield his home with the bees’ protection.
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Palisades
Ralph
Dawson
French River
Birmingham Shooting Leads to Arrest of Octavia Davis
Theodore Stanley claimed a bullet grazed his scalp and asked officers not to arrest Octavia Davis, the woman he says fired. Police arrested her on a charge of assault to murder while Stanley offered to work to pay her fine.
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Birmingham
Ala
Sh&t
Theodore Stanley
Octavia Davis
Stanley
Octavia
Will of Millionaire Hog Farmer Ruled In Queens Court
Mathew J McIntyre who earned a million raising hogs left most of his estate to St Patricks church in Long Island City for the parochial school to educate parish children. Nine nephews and nieces contested the will but the Queens surrogate court overruled their challenge.
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New York
Mathew J. ‘McIntyre
St.Patrick's Church
Long Island
Queens
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