Washington Letter on Medals and Senate Race
The Washington letter notes the Navy department will distribute 33825 medals from the 1898 Manila battle to all participants and two civilians involved, with Dewey and others included. It also discusses Senator Guilen Gates potential reelection bid and possible shift to governor candidate, along with Cassir Russian envoy and other diplomatic social notes and travel plans for Newport and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipecal
Congress
Manila
Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
McQuilen
McGilloch
Treasury Department
Beause
Dewey
Mantia
McCulloch
Morgkong
Navy
Ment
Néwa
Mongtong
Chicago
Benator Cutlom
Ohn
Gattes
Guilon
Ghlengo
Gutes
Bentor Magen
Washington
Seals
Gates
Tanner
United States
Governay
Whitington
Uurangheut de East
American Beel and Wire Company
Efe
Chamberlin's
Cansimis
Carmnhead
Cassitir
Carlsbad
Elfurm Ug
Usble
Rot
Legation
Duchess de Arcos
Manchester-by-the-Scea
Newport
Ars
McKinley
Blo
Vice Creside
Hobart
Long Brisch
Bowser Mystery and a Narrow Train Rescue
A dinner time mystery at Bowser mansion ends with a tense moment as a large package arrives and a whispered exchange prompts Mrs Bowser to seek answers. A later incident describes a rapid train stop after a broken connecting rod near the cab end, with engineers and crew averting disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B. Lewis
Bowser Imansion AU
Bowser
Schoolhouse rod debate stirs Jericho town meeting
A lightning-tinged argument over erecting a schoolhouse rod dominates Jericho's town meeting. Deacon Spooner calls for order as Silas Lapham and Enos A Williams speak for and against funding a $40 to $75 plan, arguing education versus taxation amid thunderstorm odds and civic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidy Merking
C. B. Lewis
Aind
Jericho
Postotiica
Evenin
Dyer
Deacon Spooner
Liseage
Ivo
Belv
Mberty
Lye
Silas Lapham
Sikig
Dolima
Jevieho
Passler Grove
Heaven
Jay
Lote
Tie Dexegn
Écrowil
Enos
Williams
Sara SU
Old Man Jack Baldwin Recalls Wild Well Rescue
An eccentric Georgia tale has Jack Baldwin lowering himself into an old dry well by rope to retrieve his hat. A humorous chase unfolds as Nealemmemon taunts the blind horse and lures a startled Baldwin toward danger. The scene ends with a chaotic escape and Neal’s muffled laugh fading into the distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Baptist Missionary Union
Lake Tunba
Mpeberia
Moukisa
Eren
Dena Earnest
Hong
Tralaeva
Georgia
Jack Baldwin
Nealemmemon
Baldwin
Jack
Jerusalem
Barre Neal
Neal
Directory Descriptions and Satirical Blurbs Wince Through
A fragment from a city directory piece satirically lists roles from a labor foreman to a newspaper political editor. It mocks titles and the muddled hierarchies, noting mislabeling and social quirks in entries such as a modiste, a dressmaker, and a cabby, with a stray anecdote about a driver in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blulis
Renera
Innaungemunit
Bayonaldson
Taday Ieythins
Tye
Mme
Modiste
Boernbe
The Fanyan Trey And Athenian Courtroom Lark
An errant group of students causes a disturbance during a mock arraignment. The magistrate condemns their exuberance, orders a fine of $2 and costs each, and notes the mischief from a college prank gone too far. The scene blends playful mythic imagery with a legal proceeding in a provincial town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pesryer
Todi
Sarlunt Hame
Exon
Dreadful disease warning and self care advice
A promotional note urges early action against a disease miscalled dreadfed, insisting most do not notice symptoms until late. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil as a self care remedy and offers a free sample from Tt & BONE Chemists in New York, targeting druggists and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Tt & Bone
New York
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Rabhie Meat Na Sivan
Senator Clark
White House
Monti
Clark
Daupgtters
Penate
Poss
Mr. Bowser
Mrs. Bowser
Philadelphia Ledger
Fericho
Kop
London
Bristol
Cupid
Aiktat
Detroit
Towa
Banquet
Dubuque, la
Humphreys
Speakles
Aound
Povyers
Waers
Worm Mewes
Warn Cotte
Peething
Colle
Poothachiy
Facaicho
Henduchy
Fleck Hendiuho
Vortlya
Cruise
Ol Kotle
Willan Col
Fi. Althaus
Wagon Maker
Prasbyterian
Chural
Ta Sy Esa
Qurecar
Artiley Fawn
Fife
L, Phelan
Pitysiolan
Sitrgeons Alliow
Fonte SH Intial
Ackley
D. AL Tontis
Metri
Aviversity
Ba.fiuagiversite
Fawn
Beare
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