Pittsburg Urges Name for Navy Cruiser
The Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce has petitioned the Navy Secretary to name a new U S Navy armored cruiser Pitteburg. The petition cites the city as a hub of iron and steel, with 1909 census area population of 1,608,964 and a total tonnage of nearly 59 million. The case notes Pittsburg’s industrial prominence and strategic location.
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Chamber of Commerce
Pittsburg
Secretary of the Navy
Pitteburg
United States Navy
Queen Victoria visits Ireland in gesture of gratitude
The aged queen's trip aims to honor loyal Irish soldiers and appeal to the people with gratitude and sympathy. Despite reforms by Gladstone and Salisbury concessions, the long estrangement between England and Ireland persists, though the humane approach may resonate with Ireland and potentially influence future politics.
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Victoria
Ireland
Mr. Gladstone
Lord Salisbury
Debate Over Port Fortifications and Tortugas Transfer
The Army and Navy Journal notes ongoing disagreement on coast defense roles between navy and army. The president transfers Dry Tortugas to navy control, establishing a fortified naval base at Fort Jefferson to defend the Gulf of Mexico and support a maritime defense strategy.
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Navy
Army
Army and
Navy Journal
Longeland
Kioje Bay
Baltic
Bouet- Williaumez
Nargin
Caspian Sea
Nelson
Madalena
Sardinia
Dry Tortugas
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
Admiral Bunce
Bradford
Spain
New York
Europe
Germany
France
England
North Atlantic
United States Navy
Fort Jefferson
Isthaian Canal
The Raising of Ostriches Across Five U S Farms
The Boston Herald reports five ostrich farms in the United States two in California one in Texas one in Florida and one in Arizona. The Arizona farm near Phoenix in Salt River valley is the largest and thrives without winter protection. Ostriches hatch at four weeks and can live beyond fifty years in captivity with some believed to reach a century. Nesting is shared by male and female with the male creating the nest and the female laying about 15 eggs and both parents alternating incubation.
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United Stars
United States
California
Texas
Florida
Arizona
Phoenix
Salt River Valley
South Africa
Africa
Boston Herald
On the Elevated: A Seat Dilemma on the Subway
A New York Sun feature describes a tired man near the door who first signals a young woman for a seat, then a quick boy slips in and takes it. The scene exposes etiquette and fatigue on crowded elevated trains.
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Mr. Biffington
New York Sun
The Mother Love Story From a Child’s Prayer
A reflection on understanding a child’s mind through patient attentive care. It recalls Sir Edwin Arnold’s tale of three children at bedtime asking what they want most, with the youngest girl praying for God to love her even when she is naughty like her mother.
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Sir Edwin Arnold
Comforts of Home Lyddite Joke From Pick-Me-Up
A humorous exchange in Pick-Me-Up questions why an explosive named lyddite earned its title. Mrs Blynx asks if it blows the lid off shelves, but the derisive retort notes the inventor’s wife was Lydia and the compound resembles her.
Treasury Ruling Details Car as Personal or Household Effect
The acting secretary of the treasury rules an automobile is not duty free as a personal effect but is duty free as a household effect if the owner uses it abroad for one year or more.
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Treasury
Secretary of the Treasury
Teething Powders and Miscellaneous Ad Snippets
A jumble of testimonial lines and ads from early 20th century promotions. Claims praise Teernixa Teething Powders for a child’s relief, mentions Piso's Cure for Consumption, and includes various marketing quips and misquoted sayings. Also contains a recruitment ad offering $20 weekly plus expenses for agents selling household goods.
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C . H.marshall & Co
Chicago
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