Brave act at Bathing Pool saves Vanderbilt story
Mrs Flora Bigelow Dodge, daughter of John Bigelow, aged about 25, plunged into a Bar Harbor bathing pool and saved the life of the young George Vanderbilt who was strangling. Though unable to swim herself, she clung to him until two strong swimmers rescued them.
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France
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The King of Siam Faces French Pressure in Asia
The King of Siam, Somdeth Phra Paraminde Maha Khoulalon Korn, confronts tensions with France as Siam's status in the far east remains unsettled amid regional friction. The article notes Siam's international dispute without detailing resolutions.
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Siam
France
Nicolas I Rusk cruiser visits New York harbor largest warship yet
The Nicolas I, a 9000 ton steel battleship of 326 feet length and 67 feet beam, visits New York harbor. Built at St. Petersburg and launched in 1888, she carries two 12 inch, four 9 inch, eight 6 inch and 20 rapid fire guns and crew of 680 men, with a cost near 2.25 million dollars.
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Nicolas I
New York Harbor
St. Petersburg
Ames and Iowa items mix patent cures and railway notes
A collage of ads and notices features Bosworth druggists promoting Castoria and Witch Hazel Salve, Park’s Tea and Krause’s Headache Capsules, and railway discussion on excursion rates and worker conditions. Local items mention Senatorial delegates, Horace reform, and a heroic Illinois Central train defense against robbers.
Orator at Capitol Centennial William Wirt Henry
William Wirt Henry delivered the centennial oration at the national capitol in Washington. He is a descendant of Patrick Henry born at Red Hill in Virginia, a leading lawyer and politician, historian of the Old Dominion, and president of both the American and Virginia Historical societies. He also served in the Confederate army and spoke at the Philadelphia Centennial in 1876.
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William Wirt Henry
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Washington
Patrick Henry
Red Hill
Charlotte County
American
Virginia Historical Societies
Perkins Named California Governor and Ocean Trade Leader
The article notes George C. Perkins born in Kennebunkport Mo now 54 and successor to Senator Stanford. It highlights his rise from seafaring youth to California businessman organizing the Pacific Coast Steamship Company owning 30 vessels and dominating coast trade from Alaska to Mexico. It also mentions his 1879 election as California governor on the Republican ticket.
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California
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Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Alaska
Mexico
Mr. Perkins
Burah Dies After Illness at Crystal Palace
Burah a noted figure at the Crystal Palace died at Norwood Cottage Hospital after lung illness worsened. She refused hospital beds, endured pain with patience, and expressed care for her nurse and doctor as she declined, drawing attention to her white nails before passing away.
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St. James Gazette
Personal Gossip and Local Literary Delights
Yung Yu, new Chinese minister, smokes cheap tobacco believing it best. Mr. Gladstone enjoys Scott's novels and recently donated a set to Hawarden institute. After 46 years among books the Brown University librarian Dr. R A Guild retires to private life.
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Emigration Surpasses Immigration at Local Port
Dr. Senner reports six weeks of net emigration over immigration, noting a historic shift. He cites enforcement of the contract labor law as reducing steerage passengers and improving immigrant quality, with Italians Germans and Finns forming the majority of those leaving.
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Young Sterling couple named United States youngest marriage pair
Mr and Mrs C Fennett of Sterling Conn are believed to be the youngest married couple in the United States He is 14 years and 7 months old and his wife is 9 months younger Miss Klumpke a young American girl has won recognition in France as one of the most learned astronomers and observers Attorney General Olney is an enthusiastic tennis player and has built a court near his Washington home He plays on fair afternoons with notable proficiency
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Sterling, Conn
United States
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