Charles Merbert Allen New Navy Secretary Born in Lowell
Charles Herbert Allen, born April 15 1844 in Lowell Massachusetts, is the new secretary of the navy. He studied medicine before joining his father in the lumber business and has held official posts in Lowell. He served in both branches of the legislature and was twice elected to Congress as a Republican. He declined a third-term nomination for business reasons and was once nominated for governor but defeated by William E Russell. He is a clubman member of the Union Club of Boston the University Club of New York and several Lowell clubs.
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Charles Merbert Allen
Astesecretary of the
Navy
Lowell
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William E. Russell
Te Union Club of
Boston
University Club of
New York
A Plucky Young Soldier Lieutenant Summers Rowan Hero
Lieutenant Summers Rowan of the Nineteenth Infantry U S A joined a secret Cuban shore mission aiding General Gomez and Garcia forces in cooperation with U S troops. His skill and coolness earned him a place among heroes of the war and he is likely to be kept near army headquarters for special services.
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McKinley
Cuba
Andrew &. Rowan
United States
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Garcia
Rowan
Nineteenth Infantry
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Le Gallienne Praises Yellow Journalism In Chicago Talk
Richard Le Gallienne, after a Chicago lecture tour, remarks that eastern reception was warm. He defends yellow journalism as lively and vital, saying it adds vivacity and reflects alert reporting without malice.
General Lee’s Mother and Family Ties Across Virginia Heritage
Mrs. Lee, born Maria Mason of Virginia, was described as beautiful in girlhood. She married Livan Lee Smith, and they lived in Washington at one time with President Buchanan hosting a state visit for the Prince of Wales, where Mrs. Lee rode in with the Duke of Newcastle. After the war the family returned to Virginia. Fitz-Hugh Lee and his mother endured hardship as she has been totally blind for years yet remained cheerful.
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Oo Maria Mason
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Virginia
Lie Mason
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Washington
Buchanan
Prince of Wales
Rebecca
Mrs. Lee
Kaiser Wilhelm’s Revolver in Uniform Security
The ruler carries a serviceable revolver when in uniform as a security measure against anarchist threats. A valet or escort checks the weapon each morning to ensure it is in working order.
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Chhasseur
Homeseeker Excursions Offered by Chicago Great Western
The Chicago Great Western announces homeseeker excursions on specific dates offering one fare plus 5 dollars with a 2.00 round trip component. Tickets are valid fifteen days for the outbound trip with liberal stopovers and a final return limit of twenty one days from sale. Sales cover most U S regions including South Atlantic Gulf Mississippi Valley Southwest Colorado Great Northwest Minnesota Wisconsin Northern Michigan and Northwest Iowa Minnesota Southern Minnesota Southwest Iowa and Northwest Missouri along the line. F H Hunter, agent, Des Moines, will furnish rates and details.
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F. H. Hunter
Chi Great Western Railway
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Alden
Southam Homeseekers
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Ilinois
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Mississippi
Pe Skeine
Cedar Falls
Mona
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Minsota
Ackley
le Mars
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J. F. Morry
Ilinois Central Railroad
Fool in Family Stirs Light Hearted Pick Me Up
Dialogue excerpt hints at a playful quarrel as a self described sole family member responds to a cheeky question. The scene centers on humor and social dynamics rather than a major event or人物.
Wonderland 98 Promises New Content For Teachers
The 1897 Wonder land edition proved popular with teachers and scholars, and Wonderland 98 is now ready. It features chapters on The Agricultural Northwest Yellowstone Park Alaska and Klondike and A Canoe Lake Trip with rich illustrations. The Northern Pacific Railway will mail the book and a revised Yellowstone Park map upon receipt of stamps or a postal order. Seudge Chas. S. Fee, General Passenger A. St. Paul, Minn.
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Klondike
Leyendecker
Northern Pacific Railway
A . St. Paul
Butter Debate Echoes Through Age and Memory
A Cincinnati Enquirer fragment contrasts elder and younger boarders arguing over butter from their youth. The brief item weds mundane domestic detail with a note about One Minute Cough Cure touted as quick relief for throat and lung illnesses.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Jadisch Ros
Reliable medicine for lung relief mentioned in notice
The text promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a dependable remedy to heal lungs and stop the racking cough associated with a disease. It mentions D. D. as a signatory or source.
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Foley
D. D
Meat Market Opens After Livery Business Exit
In Par Alaska characters joke that Vaseline Mike and Chilkoot Charlie exit the livery trade with Greasy Gabe possibly selling dog teams. Vaseline Mike reveals he opened a meat market signaling a career shift.
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Chilkoot
Charlie
Gabe
Suspicious Man and Personal Anecdotes From Readers
A letter from Sharon Wisconsin describes a farewell phone call with Henry and a claim of giving a last cent on Saturday night. Another reader touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a quick itch relief for piles. An ad for Elkhart Carriage and Harness promotes a free catalog and big savings on carriages and harnesses.
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