One Hundred Years Ago

[Rix Gins]

More Chicago news from 100 years back.  (The Day Book.)

[Robert Ghostwolf's Ghost]

February 10, 1916.

I approve of his method for chastising ineffectual public servants and would like to see more of that in real life!

[K_Dubb]

An anecdote from today's Portland, Oregon paper:



I need to be reminded that people were capable of subtlety back then.  I watched a documentary a few weeks ago purporting that Oregon was founded as a white utopia and a center of Klan activity in the '20s, so it's interesting to see this.

[Robert Ghostwolf's Ghost]

More Chicago news from 100 years back.  (The Day Book.)

Ah, the good old days, when you could have your own mother arrested for defaming your character! 

There probably was very little mystery about that fire at the harness making plant. I'm guessing the owners saw the writing on the walls of the automobile dealerships and decided to see if they could take the insurance money and run.

[Rix Gins]

An anecdote from today's Portland, Oregon paper:



I need to be reminded that people were capable of subtlety back then.  I watched a documentary a few weeks ago purporting that Oregon was founded as a white utopia and a center of Klan activity in the '20s, so it's interesting to see this.

There used to be a sun-downer law in a town I once lived in.  All blacks out of the city by sundown.  Re: The lottery and buying cantaloupes. Same goes for oranges.  They might look great on the outside, but once peeled and bit into, can be bitter with hardly any juice.  lol

[Rix Gins]

Ah, the good old days, when you could have your own mother arrested for defaming your character! 

There probably was very little mystery about that fire at the harness making plant. I'm guessing the owners saw the writing on the walls of the automobile dealerships and decided to see if they could take the insurance money and run.

I liked the one about Mr. Miller and the diamond ring.  Beware of Sanitary Inspectors bearing gifts. 

[Robert Ghostwolf's Ghost]

I liked the one about Mr. Miller and the diamond ring.  Beware of Sanitary Inspectors bearing gifts. 

A lovely parting gift for him after those pesky reformers hounded him out of the cushy patronage job he got from his brother the city prosecutor!

[Rix Gins]

Some more items from the February 10, 1916 issue of the Daily Book.

[Meister_000]

I approve of his method for chastising ineffectual public servants and would like to see more of that in real life!

I would approve of far more severe disciplinary measures and penalties in many cases. There has to be, and must be, some kind of real and tangible accountability when people's lives are at stake -- and they too-often are. Incompetence, criminal neglect, breech of trust, failure to deliver and to "serve" the office one is entrusted with, demands consequences beyond a mere slap on the wrist in return for non-performance, mal-performance, and all other failures of duty -- if Justice is to have any meaning, and Fairness be it's key.

[Rix Gins]

The latest 100 year old news from Tonopah, Nevada.

[Rix Gins]

Here is an interesting link for those who are interested in the history of Tonopah, Nevada.  There is a picture of the Bonanza building and also one of the Butler Theater.  Sadly, no photo of the Airdome.

http://tonopahnevada.com/history.html

[K_Dubb]

Some more items from the February 10, 1916 issue of the Daily Book.

Wow, I wonder about that first item.  Never heard of a ship being sunk by a zeppelin.  HMS Caroline appears to still be afloat, and the wikipedia article doesn't mention the bombing.



Timely news!  A restored HMS Caroline, last survivor of Jutland, is to open in June in Belfast as a centenary commemoration.  http://www.nmrn.org.uk/explore/hms-caroline/restoration

[Meister_000]

The latest 100 year old news from Tonopah, Nevada.

Rix, I'm working on a piece now about "The Battle Cry of Peace". Hopefully by tomorrow. Meanwhile, any other sightings/clippings (and there should be a lot, nation-wide) will help confirm and inform.
Thanks

[Robert Ghostwolf's Ghost]

Here is an interesting link for those who are interested in the history of Tonopah, Nevada.  There is a picture of the Bonanza building and also one of the Butler Theater.  Sadly, no photo of the Airdome.

http://tonopahnevada.com/history.html

Darn!  I was hoping to see the Airdome, since it was obviously the cultural center of Tonapah, and was apparently more than a match even for a prominent impresario like "Happy" Bowler.

[Meister_000]

Here is an interesting link for those who are interested in the history of Tonopah, Nevada.
http://tonopahnevada.com/history.html

Those are great Rix. I just had to snag this one. Tonopah Volunteer Fire Department, 1908. Dig those threads! They also appear to be towing a (covered) wagon by hand in some parade, and some Bride-like gal or Town Queen is riding. Lots of American flags and swags, so maybe 4th of July parade?

[Edit: second below is an 1840 English Merryweather "Hand-Towed" Pumper]

[Walks_At_Night]

I won't be posting stuff that is really involved for a couple of days.    Busy w/ work  [Pooh Bears]

But I'll read when I get a chance so keep up the good work lads!

[Rix Gins]

Wow, I wonder about that first item.  Never heard of a ship being sunk by a zeppelin.  HMS Caroline appears to still be afloat, and the wikipedia article doesn't mention the bombing.



Timely news!  A restored HMS Caroline, last survivor of Jutland, is to open in June in Belfast as a centenary commemoration.  http://www.nmrn.org.uk/explore/hms-caroline/restoration

Glad to hear that she's being restored.  How cool to be able to walk around on her decks.  Definitely going on my "things to do when I win a big lottery" list.  Here is a photo of the ship's stern.  (Wikimedia)

[Rix Gins]

Rix, I'm working on a piece now about "The Battle Cry of Peace". Hopefully by tomorrow. Meanwhile, any other sightings/clippings (and there should be a lot, nation-wide) will help confirm and inform.
Thanks

Great!  Really looking forward to it.  Will be on the lookout for more ads. etc. 

[Rix Gins]

Darn!  I was hoping to see the Airdome, since it was obviously the cultural center of Tonapah, and was apparently more than a match even for a prominent impresario like "Happy" Bowler.

I was disappointed too.  Probably long gone due to fire, like so many grand structures of the past. I drove along the Tonopah highway (via Google Earth) and found this area that could possibly have held a large structure like the Airdome.  (Photo by Ryan Weidert.)

[Rix Gins]

Those are great Rix. I just had to snag this one. Tonopah Volunteer Fire Department, 1908. Dig those threads! They also appear to be towing a (covered) wagon by hand in some parade, and some Bride-like gal or Town Queen is riding. Lots of American flags and swags, so maybe 4th of July parade?

[Edit: second below is an 1840 English Merryweather "Hand-Towed" Pumper]

She might be Miss Statue of Liberty, especially if it is indeed the 4th of July.  I think you are right though.  It looks like she's wearing a crown, with possibly even a wand in her hands.  Notice the Butler sign to the left?

[Rix Gins]

I won't be posting stuff that is really involved for a couple of days.    Busy w/ work  [Pooh Bears]

But I'll read when I get a chance so keep up the good work lads!

Take care, Walks.  Hope your work goes smoothly and please hurry back. 

[Robert Ghostwolf's Ghost]

Here is an interesting link for those who are interested in the history of Tonopah, Nevada.  There is a picture of the Bonanza building and also one of the Butler Theater.  Sadly, no photo of the Airdome.

http://tonopahnevada.com/history.html

I like the bold and eloquent way the publisher of the Tonopah Bonanza introduced the paper in its inaugural issue!

A newspaper came to the town on June 15, 1901, when W.W. Booth, who had published a paper in Belmont, set up the Tonopah Bonanza. The first issue had this greeting: "With this issue, the Tonopah Bonanza glides down the typographical ways and into the sea of journalism. Whether its voyage will be a calm and prosperous one, time along will tell. The Bonanza will at all times act as a free lance, giving credit whenever merited and censure when called for. Our policy in politics will be for the best of the country. That the paper will meet with public favor or condemnation is left to the opinion of the reader and advertiser. We have done our best and sincerely hope it will meet with your approval."

[K_Dubb]

Here is an interesting link for those who are interested in the history of Tonopah, Nevada.  There is a picture of the Bonanza building and also one of the Butler Theater.  Sadly, no photo of the Airdome.

http://tonopahnevada.com/history.html

Thanks Rix, I love pictures of old bakeries!  There used to be a great French bakery in Anacortes I'd go to that had pastry cases and chairs just like that.  Best almond croissants I've ever had.

[Meister_000]

She might be Miss Statue of Liberty, especially if it is indeed the 4th of July.  I think you are right though.  It looks like she's wearing a crown, with possibly even a wand in her hands.  Notice the Butler sign to the left?

I think you're right, "Lady Liberty". And on closer inspection that IS their Pumper they're hand-towing. It isn't a full covered-wagon but only a hoop-shape back-drop behind said Lady. In her hand is a conical tourch-base and some puffy stuff supposed to be flames (I think). And I'm not certain "she" is real at all but rather a (too-plump) model mock-up and prop. A large number of the Firemen appear Hispanic to me and "Our Lady's" backdrop looks oddly like that other "Lady" (of Guadalupe). Speculation, but it wouldn't surprise me (the subtle nod that is). There's also visible on that left side of the pumper an arching ribbon with the words "No. 1" showing. Might be Tonapah "Engine No. 1" ?

[Rix Gins]

Everett True,  Feb 11, 1916.

[Robert Ghostwolf's Ghost]

Everett True,  Feb 11, 1916.

That sounds like more than a few exchanges I've seen on BellGab! Everett would be right at home here! 

[Rix Gins]

That sounds like more than a few exchanges I've seen on BellGab! Everett would be right at home here! 

Astute observation, Robert.  I'm kind a thinkin' that old Everett is a Camels smoker.  They were around since 1913.

[Rix Gins]

Chicago news items from the 2-11-1916 Day Book.  Note the Perry Mason moment.  Chalk one up for Hamilton Burger.

[Uncle Duke]

Great photo

[K_Dubb]

From the Seattle Star today.  "Go-to-meetin's" for your Sunday best, and "backsliders", really takes me back.