The Hero of Manila in His New Uniform
The Navy Department designs a formal set of uniforms for Admiral Dewey mirroring Farragut’s style with special full dress and dress options. The planned outfits include a frock coat, gold lace, epaulettes, and a star-bearing insignia, plus evening and service variants, totaling an expected $2000cost by completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addy Dewey
Navy Department
Department
Farragut
Admiral Dewey
Parragut
Admiral Farragut
Dewey
Goebel Emerges as Kentucky Governor Candidate
State Senator William Goebel, Democratic nominee for Kentucky governor, has long been active in politics since finishing law studies. Born in Pennsylvania, he moved to Covington in 1866, studied at Gambier College and Cincinnati Law School, and has eight years in the State Senate including a presidency pro tem. He has led campaigns for legislation and his name appears on Kentucky’s present elections act, tied to his efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Goebel
The
Democracy
Democratic Party
Kentucky
Covington
Goebel
Pennsylvania
Gambier College
Cincinnati Law School
State Senate
Hor
Kennicyky
Was Adam a Negro Curiosities of Human Coloring
Summary notes outline Arthur Thompson and Wallace ideas on original human color. Discusses skin pigmenting, hair pigments, grafted skin color effects, aging and sun exposure, and Darwin comments on darker complexion linked to malaria immunity. Mentions Eskimos Mongols and theories on race origins with observations on infant skin color and pigmentation patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur ‘Thompson
Alfred Russell Wallace
Europe
France
Thompson
Darwin
London Mail
Odd Facts and Ancient Treasures From Distant Lands
The article lists curiosities from history and geography, noting 27 insania cases in Bavarian royalty over a century, left handed lions, Philippine shell plates for glass, and a Cairo herbarium of 3 000 year old flowers. It also lists random Hawaiian delinquent names, old masters’ ages, and a remark on aging artists.
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Cairo
Egypt
Hawaii
Honolulu
Alapaki
Bila Alapal
Ah Kui
Ah You
J. Ah Fat
Beo Sau Tong
Bow Din
Doi
Ak Goo
Lokepa
Ailen Wahauaela
Lukla Kaholoholo
Lethulu Keohokalole
Kahakumakalani
Michael Angelo
Ilals
Hobbema
Teniers
Morales
Wars and death tolls in major 19th century conflicts
The excerpt lists military statistics: Crimean War with 1,400,000 troops and deaths by battle wounds and disease, American Civil War figures for Northern forces, and the Spanish American War outcome. It provides killed in battle, died of wounds, and died of disease totals for each conflict.
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Erallty
Crimea
Absto
Unique, Even for Mexico A Town Ruled by Women
National Geographic Magazine describes Tehuantepec as a historic Mexican town where women dominate markets and social life. It details attire such as the huipil and china poblana, noting men are barred from selling in the market and residents wear vibrant, elaborate dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Republic
Tehuantepec
Pehuantepec
Pacific
Continus
Phiatitlans
Teluantepec
Mit
Monte Cristo of Brooklyn Spends Fortune Before Death
James A. Bell once known as the Monte Cristo of Brooklyn now disperses his vast wealth. Once a $4 million fortune, he has given or spent most of it while his sons receive nothing. He travels to Europe to dump remaining assets, while his life story threads through estranged family, charitable gifts, and quirky acts of generosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. J. Bell
Monte Cristo
Brooklyn
Mr. Bell
James A. H. Bell
Europe
Bell
Tie
John Graham Bell
Ile
St. Tever’s Hospital
Ii'ionaire
Sands Street
Champs Elysee
Paris
Ife
America
Charles A. Bell
Sound
Brooklyn Institute
Prospect Park
George Francis Train
London
Brooklyn Monte Cristo
Chapman Heads Baptist Young People's Union Leader
John J. Chapman, head of the Baptist Young People’s America union, based in Chicago, was born in England and is 46. He previously led the organization since 1890, guiding its religious work and training for Baptist youth. He began as a grocery clerk and later a traveling salesman.
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John J. Chapman
Richmond
Baptist
America
Chicago
Wils
Chapman
S& Good
Baptists
Cha
Chapman Isa
England
Cery
Fragmented OCR keeps elusive historic note
A damaged text fragment discusses fashion and society with references to jewelry hats and style. The readable portions hint at courtship and public events but lack clear facts, names, dates, or locations. The piece presents scattered phrases about misery and afflictions intertwined with attire.
Melodious Milkmaids and Milking Songs in Switzerland
In Switzerland a milkmaid earns higher wages if she sings while milking. Studies show cows yield one fifth more milk when soothed by melody. The idea is praised as boosting profits and could be adopted elsewhere to improve dairy returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Good Idea Abandoned
A century ago moral debates rested on minor customs such as starching frills around the neck, regarded as highly reprehensible or sinful by some observers in conservative circles.
Vastness of World Railways Exceeds Earth Circumference
A historic note claims the total length of all world railways surpasses seventeen times the earth’s equatorial circumference, illustrating the scale of global rail construction.
LAW AND NOTES AND A BEACH TRIP TALE
A compilation notes legal principles including municipal taxation limits and a parent’s negligence affecting a minor, plus debt and jury size precedents. It also mentions a French bullet proof cuirass test and ends with a wedding song query about promising love.
Fragmentary OCR Note From The Astion Malta Story
The readable fragments reference Maltio and Astion with uncertain connections or events. Names and places are unclear, making a precise summary difficult. The text lacks coherent actions, dates, or outcomes to anchor a full news item.
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Rocky Mountains
National Geographic Magazine
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Penn Love
Ixaysville
Ellison
Utah
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Burlington
Bates
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