Washington Letter Recaps Manila Medal Distribution and Political Buzz
Special correspondence notes the Navy Department distributing 1825 Congress awarded medals for the Manila battle of May 1, 1898 to officers and sailors now abroad or at home. It also covers Chicago politics with Senator Cullom and Gates, Cassimir’s Newport rumor, and other Washington society items including Senator Clark’s White House visit and Voss’s European naval study tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Congress
Manila
Admiral Dewey
McCullosh
McCulloch
Treasury Department
Dewey
Hongkong
Minnota
Chicago
Cullommery
John W. Gates
Washington
Gullom
Mr. Gates
Mason
Hienota
Gates
Tanner
United States
East
American Steel and Wire Company
Wnd Hissult
Chamberlin’s
Cassimir
Carlsbad
Count Cassimir
Dwehess Dé Arcoa
Mancheaster-by-the-Sea
Newport
Melinley
Hobart
Long Branch
Sonotary Clark
White Mourne
Senator Clark
Montana
White House
Senator Carter
Clark
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Lie
Senate
Voss
England
France
Germany
Foss
Hay, Long
Fosae
Osa
Schoyislr
Bowser Mystery at Mansion and Cannibal Rescue
A chaotic scene unfolds at the Bowser mansion after a late afternoon mystery. Mr Bowser answers the basement bell and a large package is brought in while Mrs Bowser is invited upstairs. A railroad tale follows about a near fatal crash and a missionary report recounts a cannibal rescue on the Kongo river near Lake Tumba with a brave chase, captor exchange, and the saved captive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Lewis
Bowser
American Briquet Missionary Union
Lake Tumba
Big River
Harry
Lttle
Kougo
Mpebe Hn Mouknea
Kouge
Ilke
Woman and Fashion Show Features Serviceable Blue Serge Frock
A fashion piece describes a usable frock in dark blue serge with a fitted skirt, bias flounce edging, and three rows of black serpentine braid. The blouse bodice opens in front with a long triple rovers collar, each edge trimmed with three rows of decorative braid.
Detachable plastron frock described with braided trim
The description notes a neat serviceable frock with black braid, four white muslin plastron pieces, a detachable plastron for interchangeable looks, pale pink and pale blue Bingham accents, blue ark sash edged with gringa, and sleeves with shoulder fullness and deep braided cuffs from the Philadelphia Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
Jericho Schoolhouse Lightning Rod Debate Overshadows Town Meeting
In Jericho a lightnin rod proposal sparks a town clash as Deacon Spooner chairs a crowd debating a $40 offer to install two rods at the schoolhouse. A chorus of locals argues taxation and education value, with opposing speakers warning of debt and maintenance while some advocate neutral stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Lewis
Jericho
Evenin
Deacon Spooner
Beti Ag
Oes
Mebba Bilas Lapham
Ap Furmo
Silas
Anya
Abe
United States
Leaven
Enos Williames
Silas Lapham
Enos
Sui
Wmlt
Michigan
Wesetern Hay Faver Association
Marquette
Chivana’ Committee
Polo Jave AE
Mar. W.A. Roe
Des Moines
Tii
Understanding Contract Basics in Old Law Parables
A Victorian style explanation compares property and contract cases to everyday actions. It covers statute of limitations on bank deposits, risk of taking goods, seller responsibility for lingering tasks, and formation of contracts via postal acceptance, ending with the remark you could not recover from the postmaster general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Bristol
Prayerful Near-Death Prank Ends in Laughter
An elderly Georgia man, Jack Baldwin, lowers himself into a dry well to retrieve his lost animal. Neal, a mischievous onlooker, mocks with a bell and dirt, causing Jack to pray aloud in a biblically charged plea. Neal finally breaks into a loud laugh as the scene ends with Jack scrambling out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Jack Baldwin
Neal
Baldwin
Jack
Horace
Tang
Jerusalem
Atlanta Journal
Directory Bluffs and City Roles in Odd Items
A column mocks city directory entries by debunking titles such as foreman general manager and political editor and showing everyday jobs behind the labels. It also notes a French bluff dressmaker and street humor from Chicago Times Herald and Detroit area items, finishing with a Banyan tree description in India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diuffa
Mme, Blanque
Modiste
Chicaso Times-Herald
Antiqued Doll In Rome Case Brings College Lark Warning
A magistrate recalls the antique toy found among children of ancient Rome and chastises a young man charged with frivolous acts. The youth and a spokesman admit a reckless lime of mischief after a jay catch. The court imposes a $2 fine plus costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Dont Get Thin Dont Get Thin Get Fat Plumpness
Summer has tested your food and the fall weather warns of colds. Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil is promoted as a food that aids digestion and nutrient absorption. Aimed at man woman and child, the ad notes availability from druggists for about $1.09 and references a New York address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Pri Fire Semple Bcutt
Peart Street
Home
New York
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Metatorship
Casalmirg
Mr. Bowser
Mrs. Bowser
Nicran Macape
Aia
New York Tribune
Monge
Consuelo
Grace of Marlborough
Herigho
Pap Perking
Festmanter
Detroit Area
India
Nou Drake
Iowa
Banquet Export Muenchener Dubuque Malting Co
Dubuque, la
Inos Gemrala
Wagon Maker
Presbyterian Church
J. I. Scales
Attorney AT Law
Ackley
Symington
Queer's University Canada
L. Shelan
Odieu
Juco & Tunkelimay
Deug
J. A. Sons, DD
Northwestien University
Chivage
Ulli
Miyetetagyanu
Ati G
Achlay
Towa
Castonata
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