One Hundred Years Ago

[albrecht]

Kind of like Finns and their tangos.  Though you could argue they took a dark, sexy dance and, in true Finnish fashion, just made it dark hahaha.

I was not aware of that! Thanks, that is interesting. So bizarre but everything about Finland is almost. I wonder if Obama if he ever visited there (he won't) would do a Finnish tango!
ps: he is a god in shooting circles but relatively unknown, outside Finland, but someone should make a movie about this guy's life. "White Death" the Bolsheviks called him. 505 (or more) confirmed kills and iron sights in 100 days in low light conditions. He would chew snow so no breathe could be seen from him. Then retired to hunt, raise dogs, etc. A real hero and amazing story (though not, yet, 100 Years Ago, I thought I'd mention due to the Finland stuff.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simo_H%C3%A4yh%C3%A4

[K_Dubb]

I was not aware of that! Thanks, that is interesting. So bizarre but everything about Finland is almost. I wonder if Obama if he ever visited there (he won't) would do a Finnish tango!
ps: he is a god in shooting circles but relatively unknown, outside Finland, but someone should make a movie about this guy's life. "White Death" the Bolsheviks called him. 505 (or more) confirmed kills and iron sights in 100 days in low light conditions. He would chew snow so no breathe could be seen from him. Then retired to hunt, raise dogs, etc. A real hero and amazing story (though not, yet, 100 Years Ago, I thought I'd mention due to the Finland stuff.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simo_H%C3%A4yh%C3%A4

Cool article.  You're right, that's movie material.  And the Finns are always on topic in my book.

[Rix Gins]

Everett True, March 31, 1916.

[Rix Gins]

The Day Book, March 31, 1916.

[Rix Gins]

The March 31, 1916 Daily Bonanza.

[Rix Gins]

Fu**king piece of shit Rockefellers. Had to make it look good by publicly decrying Poncho when all they were doing was being robber barons. At least the people of the time knew what the hell was going on, not like the tripe that passes for news now.

Thanks for the post Rix Gins.

And thank you for the comment, Logan.  I am tickled pink that you are reading the 100 Years Ago thread.

[gabrielle]

On this day in  1916, the Boston Globe reported that Naval Experts were going to examine pieces of bronze metal found on the S. S. Sussex to determine if they came from a German torpedo.

This site gives a brief description of the Sussex Pledge which followed, and the importance of the naval war to the United States of America at the time.

http://www.eastsussexww1.org.uk/the-sussex-pledge/

[K_Dubb]

The March 31, 1916 Daily Bonanza.

Ha, they were rhapsodizing on ghost towns, even this early!  I'm guessing the writer must be referring to old railroad cars, as any automobile would be pretty new?

Had to look up what's left of Blair now:





Also tragic evidence for that most elusive of creatures, the lady pipe smoker.

And did the usual warnings against objectionable behavior at the dances vanish with the Professor?

[K_Dubb]

From the Seattle Star today:






https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbx8oJ7SDJ0

[Rix Gins]

Re:  The bottom clipping.   Thou shalt not commit adultery!  I know, too easy.  I do admire how the reporter got the point across without having to actually write the 'nasty' word down.   lol

[Rix Gins]

An early day novelty song by the imitable Billy Murray, recorded 100 years ago, earlier today.
Surprisingly clear recording, too.

https://youtu.be/S29pkOLiM0s

[Rix Gins]

Everett True, April 1, 1916.

[Rix Gins]

The Chicago Day Book, April 1, 1916.

[Rix Gins]

The Tonopah Daily Bonanza, April 1, 1916.

[Robert Ghostwolf's Ghost]

Re:  The bottom clipping.   Thou shalt not commit adultery!  I know, too easy.  I do admire how the reporter got the point across without having to actually write the 'nasty' word down.   lol

Let's not jump to any hasty conclusions, Rix. For all we know, they were engaged in nothing more than some mutual coveting.

[K_Dubb]

Re:  The bottom clipping.   Thou shalt not commit adultery!  I know, too easy.  I do admire how the reporter got the point across without having to actually write the 'nasty' word down.   lol

I prefer to imagine that Linnie and her gentleman friend set up a graven image.

The merry haha again!  And presumably the electrical effects were to duplicate the anvil-striking sound.  I wonder why they found it necessary; anvils were probably easier to source in those days.

[K_Dubb]

From the Seattle Star today:





Railroad Avenue is today's Alaskan Way along the waterfront, with piers on the water, tracks in the street, and normal buildings on the east side.









Happily, the Moore is still around:

[K_Dubb]

Also at the Moore:



Never heard of that one before!  Sounds pretty Gilbert-&-Sullivany from the few excerpts I've been able to find, like this one in praise of ale (though the wrong season):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Er4PLLpbW-0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XcXUWtHJVPw

And this charming suite played by a Korean wind band, of all things:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXTBZM5dw7A

[K_Dubb]

Two photos from Seattle photographer Albert Price dated a hundred years ago today showing the Smith Tower and its Chinese room at the top, just below the pyramid:



Also his notes on the sleeve:



A view from the top, looking north towards Queen Anne hill, from about this time.  All the old advertising signs painted on the buildings are pretty cool:

[K_Dubb]

Though it is turn-of-the-century, I couldn't pass up this great crew photo, complete with cat:



It was taken by photographer William Hester, who specialized in selling these crew photos.

[K_Dubb]

This was the headline in yesterday's Star.  Many cool pictures of the incident:













It even inspired a Turneresque painting, titled "St. George and the Dragon":

[gabrielle]

wow...K Dubb...those pics are awesome.  I also really enjoyed listening to the music.  Love this thread....!!!

[WhiteCrow]

wow...K Dubb...those pics are awesome.  I also really enjoyed listening to the music.  Love this thread....!!!

Roswells...  AWESOMENESS K Dubb... and this thread, its my 2nd 'FAV" on bellgab..   I "FAV" the Bellas more 

[gabrielle]

From the Washington Post April 2 1916:  The latest devices used in Warfare....

[gabrielle]

Some different pics of thes motorized machine gun and the periscope trench gun

[K_Dubb]

From the Washington Post April 2 1916:  The latest devices used in Warfare....

Those look almost quaint!  I wonder why it was driven by a naval officer.  I've seen tanks called land-battleships but didn't imagine that metaphor extended to their crewing.

[gabrielle]

Those look almost quaint!  I wonder why it was driven by a naval officer.  I've seen tanks called land-battleships but didn't imagine that metaphor extended to their crewing.

According to this site, a motorized machine gun squadron joined the Royal Naval Division in 1915. 
http://www.1914-1918.net/mmg.htm

[gabrielle]

https://youtu.be/ezlS8xeimeY
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[Rix Gins]

According to this site, a motorized machine gun squadron joined the Royal Naval Division in 1915. 
http://www.1914-1918.net/mmg.htm

...and they became a popular metal toy after the war. 

[WhiteCrow]

While visiting Glacier National Park.. in the area, there was a gathering of old Nash-Rambler cars and trucks.

Snapped a few pics of this WWI Nash Ouad.