Articles related to "Astor"
The Life of Brooke Astor
Brooke Astor was a famous New York philanthropist and socialite who died at the age of 105. Her son was recently convicted of charges relating to raiding her estate.
brooke astor • mrs. astor • astor titanic • john jacob astor • vincent astor
Brooke Astor was a famous New York philanthropist and socialite who died at the age of 105. Her son was recently convicted of charges relating to raiding her estate.
brooke astor • mrs. astor • astor titanic • john jacob astor • vincent astor
Newport Mansions a Rhode Island Highlight
When the Vanderbilts and Astors built "cottages" in Newport, Rhode Island, where they could spend the summers, they did so in the glamorous style of the Gilded Age.
newport mansions • newport mansions travel • tour newport mansions • vacation newport mansions • newport mansions rhode island
When the Vanderbilts and Astors built "cottages" in Newport, Rhode Island, where they could spend the summers, they did so in the glamorous style of the Gilded Age.
newport mansions • newport mansions travel • tour newport mansions • vacation newport mansions • newport mansions rhode island
Classic Film Review: The Maltese Falcon
A film noir twisting and turning and presenting Bogart at the top of his game, The Maltese Falcon is a classic Hollywood movie packed with subterfuge and manipulation.
maltese falcon • humphrey bogart • mary astor • peter lorre • john huston
A film noir twisting and turning and presenting Bogart at the top of his game, The Maltese Falcon is a classic Hollywood movie packed with subterfuge and manipulation.
maltese falcon • humphrey bogart • mary astor • peter lorre • john huston
Editor & Publisher (and everybody else)
A look at the online home of an old tree-ware mainstay, Editor & Publisher.
journalism • editor & publisher • writers • reporters • newspapers
A look at the online home of an old tree-ware mainstay, Editor & Publisher.
journalism • editor & publisher • writers • reporters • newspapers
What happened to the survivors of the “Titanic?”
Short biographies of some of the survivors of the Titanic
titanic • survivors • astor • gracie
Short biographies of some of the survivors of the Titanic
titanic • survivors • astor • gracie
Preston Sturges: Turning Drama into Laughs
I know what you're thinking--Preston Sturges isn't a classic actress! True, but he took three actresses who were famous for their dramatic performances and let them be funny. The result? Some of the best roles they ever did and three of Sturges' best movies.
preston sturges • veronica lake • barbara stanwyck • mary astor • "the lady eve"
I know what you're thinking--Preston Sturges isn't a classic actress! True, but he took three actresses who were famous for their dramatic performances and let them be funny. The result? Some of the best roles they ever did and three of Sturges' best movies.
preston sturges • veronica lake • barbara stanwyck • mary astor • "the lady eve"
New York Society's Four Hundred
A look at New York society of the 1890's and the man who decided that only four hundred people belonged in that rarified atmosphere.
ward mcallister • the four hundred • gay nineties • new york society • mrs william astor
A look at New York society of the 1890's and the man who decided that only four hundred people belonged in that rarified atmosphere.
ward mcallister • the four hundred • gay nineties • new york society • mrs william astor
Fur Trapping/Trading - Historically and Today
Fur trapping and trading played a big part in Washington State history.
fur trading • wa • wa state • washington • history
Fur trapping and trading played a big part in Washington State history.
fur trading • wa • wa state • washington • history
MANUEL LISA: A Scoundrel Among Scoundrels
Spaniard Manuel Lisa was known for his sly and underhanded business dealings in Saint Louis, Missouri. But Lisa was not the only scoundrel of the day. Some of his opposition, back in the early 1800's, included Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Chouteaus of the founding French family of Saint Louis. The contention between Lisa and the Chouteaus concerned the fur trade with the Osage Indians.
manuel lisa • missouri fur company • lewis • clark • chouteaus
Spaniard Manuel Lisa was known for his sly and underhanded business dealings in Saint Louis, Missouri. But Lisa was not the only scoundrel of the day. Some of his opposition, back in the early 1800's, included Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, and the Chouteaus of the founding French family of Saint Louis. The contention between Lisa and the Chouteaus concerned the fur trade with the Osage Indians.
manuel lisa • missouri fur company • lewis • clark • chouteaus
Movie Reviews: Rentals for the New Year
Start out the New Year with a cozy movie night at home. Here are some great titles to start with.
rita hayworth • mary astor • irene dunne • judy holliday • peter lawford
Start out the New Year with a cozy movie night at home. Here are some great titles to start with.
rita hayworth • mary astor • irene dunne • judy holliday • peter lawford
Branford Marsalis plays Ottawa
Branford Marsalis may be the perfect opening act for a midsize jazz festival - a hunch he confirmed in a tight set last night.
branford marsalis • td canada trust ottawa international jazz festival • jeff "tain" watts • eric rivas • norteno
Branford Marsalis may be the perfect opening act for a midsize jazz festival - a hunch he confirmed in a tight set last night.
branford marsalis • td canada trust ottawa international jazz festival • jeff "tain" watts • eric rivas • norteno
Christmas Holiday Season in Newport Rhode Island
Visit Newport RI for the Christmas holidays where festivities at historic Gilded Age mansions on Bellevue Avenue add sparkle to this popular Rhode Island destination.
christmas holiday season in newport rhode island • historic bellevue ave • mansions newport ri • summer homes of rich and famous • walk along cliff walk
Visit Newport RI for the Christmas holidays where festivities at historic Gilded Age mansions on Bellevue Avenue add sparkle to this popular Rhode Island destination.
christmas holiday season in newport rhode island • historic bellevue ave • mansions newport ri • summer homes of rich and famous • walk along cliff walk
Office of Indian Affairs
With the end of the factory system, the Office of Indian Affairs took over the direction of American policy towards Indian tribes.
factory system • office of indian trade • american fur company • john jacob astor • office of indian affiars
With the end of the factory system, the Office of Indian Affairs took over the direction of American policy towards Indian tribes.
factory system • office of indian trade • american fur company • john jacob astor • office of indian affiars
The Maltese Falcon
John Huston's masterful adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's "The Maltese Falcon" flies high when compared to its predecessors
maltese falcon • humphrey bogart • john huston • dashiell hammett • peter lorre
John Huston's masterful adaptation of Dashiell Hammett's "The Maltese Falcon" flies high when compared to its predecessors
maltese falcon • humphrey bogart • john huston • dashiell hammett • peter lorre
Jonathan Thorn and the Tonquin (Part 1)
Jonathan Thorn was hired by John Jacob Astor to pilot his ship from the east coast to scout out territory for a new fur trading post. At the same time, Astor sent a group led by Wilson Price Hunt on an overland route. Thorn highly respected Astor, but held almost everyone else in contempt. He was highly arrogant, heavy-handed, and cruel. Several times, his crew threatened him with mutiny.
john jacob astor • jonathan thorn • tonquin • sandwich islands • alexander mackay
Jonathan Thorn was hired by John Jacob Astor to pilot his ship from the east coast to scout out territory for a new fur trading post. At the same time, Astor sent a group led by Wilson Price Hunt on an overland route. Thorn highly respected Astor, but held almost everyone else in contempt. He was highly arrogant, heavy-handed, and cruel. Several times, his crew threatened him with mutiny.
john jacob astor • jonathan thorn • tonquin • sandwich islands • alexander mackay
Jonathan Thorn and the Tonquin (Part 2)
Jonathan Thorn was hired by John Jacob Astor to pilot his ship from the east coast to scout out territory for a new fur trading post. At the same time, Astor sent a group led by Wilson Price Hunt on an overland route. Thorn highly respected Astor, but held almost everyone else in contempt. He was highly arrogant, heavy-handed, and cruel. Several times, his crew threatened him with mutiny.
john jacob astor • jonathan thorn • alexander mackay • duncan macdougall • fort astoria
Jonathan Thorn was hired by John Jacob Astor to pilot his ship from the east coast to scout out territory for a new fur trading post. At the same time, Astor sent a group led by Wilson Price Hunt on an overland route. Thorn highly respected Astor, but held almost everyone else in contempt. He was highly arrogant, heavy-handed, and cruel. Several times, his crew threatened him with mutiny.
john jacob astor • jonathan thorn • alexander mackay • duncan macdougall • fort astoria
"The Stuff That Dreams are Made Of"
John Huston`s <i>The Maltese Falcon</i>, containing one of Bogart`s great roles.
john huston • humphrey bogart • mary astor • sydney greenstreet • peter lorre
John Huston`s <i>The Maltese Falcon</i>, containing one of Bogart`s great roles.
john huston • humphrey bogart • mary astor • sydney greenstreet • peter lorre
The Kirov Murder: Part I
Part I details the death of Sergei Mironovich Kirov and explains why there was a conspiracy to murder this prominent Bolshevik.
stalin • bolsheviks • soviet union • ussr • communism
Part I details the death of Sergei Mironovich Kirov and explains why there was a conspiracy to murder this prominent Bolshevik.
stalin • bolsheviks • soviet union • ussr • communism
Film Review of Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
The classic movie, Meet Me in St. Louis, is the perfect model of a wholesome MGM musical. A period film set in 1903 St. Louis, it stars Judy Garland and Margaret O'Brien.
classic mgm musical • meet me in st. louis • judy garland • margaret o'brien • vincente minnelli
The classic movie, Meet Me in St. Louis, is the perfect model of a wholesome MGM musical. A period film set in 1903 St. Louis, it stars Judy Garland and Margaret O'Brien.
classic mgm musical • meet me in st. louis • judy garland • margaret o'brien • vincente minnelli
Dexter Season 3 Starring Michael C Hall
Dexter returns to doing what he does best. His Code evolves to serve his own wishes, but trouble is never far away and finds him after he kills a stranger in self defence
dexter season 3 • dexter morgan • miguel prado • serial killer fiction • michael c hall
Dexter returns to doing what he does best. His Code evolves to serve his own wishes, but trouble is never far away and finds him after he kills a stranger in self defence
dexter season 3 • dexter morgan • miguel prado • serial killer fiction • michael c hall
Films About Large Families
The more the merrier takes on a whole new meaning with these films about large and loving families.
cheaper by the dozen • seven brides for seven brothers • the waltons • lucille ball • irene dunne
The more the merrier takes on a whole new meaning with these films about large and loving families.
cheaper by the dozen • seven brides for seven brothers • the waltons • lucille ball • irene dunne
Films About RMS Titanic
Approaching the 97th anniversary of the infamous sinking of Titanic, review 85 years of movies and miniseries inspired by the maiden voyage of the "Unsinkable Ship."
titanic • nazi propaganda • john jacob astor • barbara stanwyck • catherine zeta jones
Approaching the 97th anniversary of the infamous sinking of Titanic, review 85 years of movies and miniseries inspired by the maiden voyage of the "Unsinkable Ship."
titanic • nazi propaganda • john jacob astor • barbara stanwyck • catherine zeta jones
Impeached by David O. Stewart
Stewart's new book supports an alternative view of the Johnson impeachment, favoring the Radical Republicans over the president.
impeached • david o. stewart • andrew johnson • radical republicans • edmund ross
Stewart's new book supports an alternative view of the Johnson impeachment, favoring the Radical Republicans over the president.
impeached • david o. stewart • andrew johnson • radical republicans • edmund ross
Review of The Maltese Falcon
A priceless artifact, stolen by pirates, turns up in San Francisco leading three unscrupulous men, a beautiful woman and an investigator on a chase to retrieve it.
the story of the maltese falcon • humphrey bogart as detective sam spade • horror actor peter lorre in the maltese falcon • john huston directs the maltese falcon • it's the thing dreams are made of
A priceless artifact, stolen by pirates, turns up in San Francisco leading three unscrupulous men, a beautiful woman and an investigator on a chase to retrieve it.
the story of the maltese falcon • humphrey bogart as detective sam spade • horror actor peter lorre in the maltese falcon • john huston directs the maltese falcon • it's the thing dreams are made of
Soda Stereo: Iconic Rock Band
Argentina, and in particular, Buenos Aires, has always been identified with tango. So, how did the country's thriving national rock scene emerge?
soda stereo • first argentina rock band • transition from tango to rock in argentina • astor piazzolla commenting on national rock scene • history of national rock scene in argentina
Argentina, and in particular, Buenos Aires, has always been identified with tango. So, how did the country's thriving national rock scene emerge?
soda stereo • first argentina rock band • transition from tango to rock in argentina • astor piazzolla commenting on national rock scene • history of national rock scene in argentina
Vagrant Won Second Kentucky Derby in 1876
Purchased as a yearling for $250, the brown gelding Vagrant, son of a mare named Lazy, was anything but listless. From eighty-eight posts, he earned forty-four placings.
1876 second kentucky derby • vagrant won second kentucky derby 1876 • millionaire william astor purchased vagrant for de • lazy foaled kentucky derby winner vagrant • vagrant sired by virgil
Purchased as a yearling for $250, the brown gelding Vagrant, son of a mare named Lazy, was anything but listless. From eighty-eight posts, he earned forty-four placings.
1876 second kentucky derby • vagrant won second kentucky derby 1876 • millionaire william astor purchased vagrant for de • lazy foaled kentucky derby winner vagrant • vagrant sired by virgil
How To Marry An English Lord: The Uniting of British Lords and American Heiresses
Article about the trend of rich American heiresses marrying into British nobility during America's Gilded Age, 1870-1914.
gilded age • 1870-1914 • jane beatrice mills • jennie jerome • lord randolph churchill
Article about the trend of rich American heiresses marrying into British nobility during America's Gilded Age, 1870-1914.
gilded age • 1870-1914 • jane beatrice mills • jennie jerome • lord randolph churchill
An Open Letter Dated December 31, 1821
In 1818 G. A. Plains (Great American Plains) received a letter from his friend B. E. Settlements (Back East Settlements). G. A. Plains replies with the latest new of the happenings on the Great American Plains in a letter dated 1821.
great • american • plains • east • settlements
In 1818 G. A. Plains (Great American Plains) received a letter from his friend B. E. Settlements (Back East Settlements). G. A. Plains replies with the latest new of the happenings on the Great American Plains in a letter dated 1821.
great • american • plains • east • settlements
Bents Fort, Colorado, part 1
Bent’s Fort, established in 1833, by William Bent was located on the north side of the Arkansas River in present-day Colorado along the Santa Fe Trail. This branch of the Trail crossed the river near where present-day La Junta, Colorado is located.
bent’s • fort • william • carson • charles
Bent’s Fort, established in 1833, by William Bent was located on the north side of the Arkansas River in present-day Colorado along the Santa Fe Trail. This branch of the Trail crossed the river near where present-day La Junta, Colorado is located.
bent’s • fort • william • carson • charles
Fort Raymond
Fort Raymond, constructed in 1807 at the mouth of the Bighorn River was constructed by St. Louis Merchant and fur trader Manual Lisa. Lisa was also involved in real estate, trade with the Osage Indians, as well as the buying and selling of slaves. Ft. Raymond was named after Lisa’s son.
fort raymond • manual lisa • lewis • clark • napoleon
Fort Raymond, constructed in 1807 at the mouth of the Bighorn River was constructed by St. Louis Merchant and fur trader Manual Lisa. Lisa was also involved in real estate, trade with the Osage Indians, as well as the buying and selling of slaves. Ft. Raymond was named after Lisa’s son.
fort raymond • manual lisa • lewis • clark • napoleon
IMMIGRANTS: NATIVE and NEW
Beginning with the Mound Builders in South Dakota, even the Native Americans were immigrants to the New World. Their arrival was followed by other Indian tribes who were, in turn, followed by European explorers and fur trappers.
south dakota • missouri • river • mound builders • arikara
Beginning with the Mound Builders in South Dakota, even the Native Americans were immigrants to the New World. Their arrival was followed by other Indian tribes who were, in turn, followed by European explorers and fur trappers.
south dakota • missouri • river • mound builders • arikara
Travelsleuth's July Diary; Athletes, Oars and Jockeys
Further pages from Travelsleuth's busy July diary. Notes on the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, Henley Royal Regatta, Ascot Diamond Stakes and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and the Goodwood Festival of Speed which celebrates the Cadillac's centenary.
travelsleuth • queen • manchester • commonwealth • bolton
Further pages from Travelsleuth's busy July diary. Notes on the Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games, Henley Royal Regatta, Ascot Diamond Stakes and the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and the Goodwood Festival of Speed which celebrates the Cadillac's centenary.
travelsleuth • queen • manchester • commonwealth • bolton
A Day in New York City for Less Than Ten Dollars
Sturdy shoes and a hearty picnic will sustain you; leave credit cards at home and begin to explore free New York City. Try the intinerary below, then invent your own.
a day in new york city for under ten dollars • free nyc classes and museums • ride the staten island ferry • nyc literary events • fridays at the moma
Sturdy shoes and a hearty picnic will sustain you; leave credit cards at home and begin to explore free New York City. Try the intinerary below, then invent your own.
a day in new york city for under ten dollars • free nyc classes and museums • ride the staten island ferry • nyc literary events • fridays at the moma
Famous Last Words
The last words of the most famous people in history are sometimes poignant, often revealing - and occasionally humorous.
famous last words • final words • dying words • people in history • jfk
The last words of the most famous people in history are sometimes poignant, often revealing - and occasionally humorous.
famous last words • final words • dying words • people in history • jfk
Head to Tail Eating
This is a food trend which reaches back to traditions, crosses cultures and raises ethics. It's also delicious!
offal • chef cosentino • head to tail eating • fifth quarter • ruhlman
This is a food trend which reaches back to traditions, crosses cultures and raises ethics. It's also delicious!
offal • chef cosentino • head to tail eating • fifth quarter • ruhlman
Hotels and Accommodation Near the British Museum
Staying in London doesn't have to be expensive. Choices include 5-star luxury hotels, hostels, apartments and college campus rooms at prices to suit every budget.
hotels in london • budget hotels in london • accommodation near british museum • hotels near british museum • hotels in bloomsbury
Staying in London doesn't have to be expensive. Choices include 5-star luxury hotels, hostels, apartments and college campus rooms at prices to suit every budget.
hotels in london • budget hotels in london • accommodation near british museum • hotels near british museum • hotels in bloomsbury
Off the Beaten Track in NYC
When visiting New York City, it's easy to stay in the Midtown area. But if you venture off the beaten track, you will find the real jewel of NYC - the downtown area.
nyc • newyorkcity • downtown • tourist • greenwichvillage
When visiting New York City, it's easy to stay in the Midtown area. But if you venture off the beaten track, you will find the real jewel of NYC - the downtown area.
nyc • newyorkcity • downtown • tourist • greenwichvillage
Special Days in History - July 17th Anniversaries
Birthday, anniversary, special Occasion? Discover who was born on this day and what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
notable births deaths and events that happened on • assassination of the russian royal family • first performance of handel's water music • potsdam conference convened following cessation of • first flight of the spirit stealth bomber
Birthday, anniversary, special Occasion? Discover who was born on this day and what momentous occasions also took place on this day in history.
notable births deaths and events that happened on • assassination of the russian royal family • first performance of handel's water music • potsdam conference convened following cessation of • first flight of the spirit stealth bomber
Visiting NYC – St. Mark's Place
Learn about great places to eat and shop on St. Mark's Place, a historic part of the East Village in NYC. St. Mark's is only a 15 minute train ride from Grand Central.
new york city • new york city travel • nyc • st. mark's place • st. mark's
Learn about great places to eat and shop on St. Mark's Place, a historic part of the East Village in NYC. St. Mark's is only a 15 minute train ride from Grand Central.
new york city • new york city travel • nyc • st. mark's place • st. mark's
Alexander Ross' Travels on the Columbia, 1810-13
Alexander Ross was a fur trader and adventurer who traveled to the Pacific Northwest in 1810, shortly after Lewis and Clack, and published his observations in 1841.
alexander ross exployer • alexander ross adventurer • alexander ross fur trader • tummatapam • shaw haptens tribe
Alexander Ross was a fur trader and adventurer who traveled to the Pacific Northwest in 1810, shortly after Lewis and Clack, and published his observations in 1841.
alexander ross exployer • alexander ross adventurer • alexander ross fur trader • tummatapam • shaw haptens tribe
Famous Hotels In New York City
Suite101 takes a look at some of the most famous hotels in New York City, The Plaza, Chelsea, Algonquin, and Waldorf-Astoria.
famous hotels new york city • plaza hotel • waldorf astoria history • waldorf astoria • plaza new york
Suite101 takes a look at some of the most famous hotels in New York City, The Plaza, Chelsea, Algonquin, and Waldorf-Astoria.
famous hotels new york city • plaza hotel • waldorf astoria history • waldorf astoria • plaza new york
Fur Trade and the Impact on the Otoe Nation
A timeline and history of the fur trade and the impact on the Otoe Nation
fur trade • mountain men • native american alcoholism • trappers
A timeline and history of the fur trade and the impact on the Otoe Nation
fur trade • mountain men • native american alcoholism • trappers
Sonia Brownell and the Orwell Estate
Upon George Orwell's death in January 1950, Sonia Brownell inherited his entire estate.
sonia brownell • sonia orwell • george orwell • eric arthur blair • nineteen eighty-four
Upon George Orwell's death in January 1950, Sonia Brownell inherited his entire estate.
sonia brownell • sonia orwell • george orwell • eric arthur blair • nineteen eighty-four
Sure-Fire Spiritual Growth Exercises
People want happiness and inner peace. For many such seekers, there is an awareness that such joy and fulfillment can only be found through spiritual growth.
spiritual growth exercises • sure-fire spiritual growth exercises • what is spiritual growth • spiritual growth 101 • how to grow spiritually
People want happiness and inner peace. For many such seekers, there is an awareness that such joy and fulfillment can only be found through spiritual growth.
spiritual growth exercises • sure-fire spiritual growth exercises • what is spiritual growth • spiritual growth 101 • how to grow spiritually
Washington Irving's Sunnyside
A fall tour of Washington Irving's Sunnyside will get literary tourists into the storytelling mood.
washington irving • sunnyside • tarrytown • new york • sleepy hollow
A fall tour of Washington Irving's Sunnyside will get literary tourists into the storytelling mood.
washington irving • sunnyside • tarrytown • new york • sleepy hollow
The Middle of an Era
Take a trip back in time and fly over New York City at the midpoint of this fascinating era. The Great Depression continues to hang on but something worse begins to cast its shadow.
great depression • swnig music • radio • movies • unions
Take a trip back in time and fly over New York City at the midpoint of this fascinating era. The Great Depression continues to hang on but something worse begins to cast its shadow.
great depression • swnig music • radio • movies • unions
Important Dates Of The 90's
Instead of looking forward to the year 2000, join me as I look back on key events of the 1990's.
events • 1990-1999 • diana • martinlutherking • new
Instead of looking forward to the year 2000, join me as I look back on key events of the 1990's.
events • 1990-1999 • diana • martinlutherking • new
The Catacombs of Paris
The catacombs, rich with history, are one of the most unique and fascinating tourist attractions in Paris. Recently, they have been closed indefinitely due to vandalism.
paris catacombs • paris catacombs closed • vandalism at paris catacombs • things to do in paris • history of paris
The catacombs, rich with history, are one of the most unique and fascinating tourist attractions in Paris. Recently, they have been closed indefinitely due to vandalism.
paris catacombs • paris catacombs closed • vandalism at paris catacombs • things to do in paris • history of paris
Chanler at the Cliff Walk, Newport
First in line of the "cottages" once graced by Vanderbilts, Dukes and Astors, the Chanler has become an ornately designed 14-room hotel by the sea in Newport, R.I.
chanler • cliff walk • newport mansions • summer cottages • newport hotels
First in line of the "cottages" once graced by Vanderbilts, Dukes and Astors, the Chanler has become an ornately designed 14-room hotel by the sea in Newport, R.I.
chanler • cliff walk • newport mansions • summer cottages • newport hotels
Discover the Joy of Hungarian Wines
Branch out and discover the luscious world of Hungarian wines.
wine making • vineyards • hungarian wines • hungarian foods and wines • wine clubs
Branch out and discover the luscious world of Hungarian wines.
wine making • vineyards • hungarian wines • hungarian foods and wines • wine clubs
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