The Invincible Armada and Its Defeat at Sea
A dramatized account of the 1588 Spanish Armada, its vast buildup of 65 galleons and 150 ships, the weathering storms and mutinies, the clash with Lord Howard and Drake, and its eventual defeat off the English coast with eight thousand deaths and retreat into the North Sea.
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Channel
North Sea
Ireland
Spain
Philip
England
Sir Francis Drake
English Channel
France
la Rochelle
Henry of Navarre
Lord Howard
Drake
Howard
Lawn Mower and Roller Banter at Luncheon
A humorous exchange on the lawn between a mower and roller unfolds over lunch. They joke about eating tools and discuss weeds, a seaside relatives visit, and a forthcoming marriage of a hose to a faucet, closing with a pun on cutting.
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Jersey
Harper
Sister’s resolve over a child’s game dispute in hospital
Sister Gertrude recalls a quarrel between two hospitalized girls Sally eight and Polly who had her leg amputated. Polly’s wish to play a game is blocked by Sally who insists on her own choice. Sally refuses even when Polly is disadvantaged by her illness and disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude
New Orleans
Sally
Polly
How to Make Almond Nougat
Dry twenty one pounds of almonds in a soft cloth then heat in a cool oven until warm and brown. Dissolve one pound of lump sugar in a cup per pan and boil. Add chopped almonds, oil molds, and pour nougat quickly. Flavor with lemon or vanilla, color with cochineal, or use pistachio kernels or filberts as desired.
Picture of a pony prompts playful boast
A speaker recalls a friend showing a photo of his pony. The boy brags about the animal, claiming the image captures most of the pony except the head and tail, as the creature eats from a pail. The scene comes from Youth's Companion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth
Helen Keller Sends Floral Tribute at Dr Holmes Funeral
The funeral of Dr. Holmes receives many floral offerings including a bouquet from Helen Keller. Her note reads in part that his kindness and sympathy made her life glad and sweet and beautiful, signed with her phrase the little friend who sees with the eyes of her soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Holmes
Helen Keller
Fig based amber sugar candy recipe with figs
Boil one cup sugar and three quarters cup water until amber. Stir in a pinch of cream of tartar before removing from heat. Arrange figs on a dish, pour warm caramel over them, and when nearly cold cut into square blocks.
Unripe snake spotted by grandma and child near vines
Grandma and young Bessie spot a green unripe snake in the grass while walking to grape vines. Bessie calls out excitedly for her grandmother to view the small reptile.
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Grandma
Bessie
Round World Helps Lost Boy Find Home
A fictional exchange from Harper's Young People features Jack advising a mistake proof path. The dialogue claims walking straight ahead will eventually return a person home due to the world being round.
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Jack
Harper
Confederate HORSE Rival of Belle Mosby Not Oldest War Veteran
G Chafee of Aiken South Carolina writes the New York World about old Jim the Confederate horse also known as Wheeler. Jim carried Lieut McMahon at Atlanta and through South Carolina battles. Wounded in battle his owner saved him and the horse has served 30 years and is now 36 years old with a scarred neck and the brand C S on his shoulders.
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Netherlands
Philip II
Spain
Charles V
Elizabeth of England
Philip
England
Belle Mosby
Union
G. Chafee
Aiken
5. C
New York World
Old Jim
Wheeler
W.T. Williams
Mr. Williams
East
Tennessee
Atlanta
Sherman
Georgia
South Carolina
Great Saltcatcher
Barnwell County
Pique
Lieut
McMahon
East Tennessee
Kilpatrick
Graniteville
Augusta
Lieut. McMahon
South Boundary Avenue
Jim
C. Ss
Two Couples Wed After Barroom Matrimonial Plot
Hazel Green Herald reports that Mr. Godwin of Camille and Mr. Davis of Pelham wed sisters in Bowen after host John Burgess arranged marriages. The ceremonies followed by celebrations saw both couples drink freely as the preacher was paid and given drinks by the patrons.
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Mr. Godwin
Camille
A. Davis
Pelham
John Burgess
Bowen
Powell County
Godwin
Mr. Burgess
Davis
Hazel Green Herald
Shimmering Bracelet Sparks Gentlemanly Offerings on Lewiston Car
In a crowded Lewiston uptown horse car after Shore Acres, three young ladies boarded. A girl with a bracelet refused seats, praising a friend to sit instead. A Y M C A member and others offered seating, she declined with a polite smile while noting her bracelet was on display.
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Lewiston
Shore Acres
Mabel
Lewiston Jouraal
Hopeful trade outlook persists despite failures in US and Canada
Dun and Co reports gradual improvement across most sectors with hopeful sentiment continuing. Bonds worth 50 million dollars gain banker approval. gold imports and treasury redemptions affect bond subscriptions. Cotton, wool, and wheat movements vary. weekly failures total 70 in the United States and 38 in Canada.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Treasury Reserve
London
Europe
Atlantic
Pacific Coast
United States
Canada
Unique case to test railroad employee discharge rules
Papers prepared in Omana Nebraska to file a federal suit establishing that railroad employees under receivers must be discharged only for good cause. The test case centers on George Miller a Union Pacific clerk fired for a trivial reason by the yard master. Judge Dundy indicated civil service protections may apply to such workers.
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Omana
Neb
George Miller
Union Pacific
Dundy
Wealthy London Charities Pay Vast Annual Income
London charity institutions headquartered there report incomes exceeding £7,000,000 annually, about $35,000,000, rivaling half the Bank of England’s capital and the total British colonial revenues in 1884. Including smaller charities, London benevolence likely nears £10,000,000 or $50,000,000.
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London
Bank of England
Philadelphia Ledger
New South Wales
Victoria
Canada
Rubies and Sapphires Colored A Jewelers’ Debate
The article notes Burma rubies are the finest and Siam or Ceylon stones often too dark or pale. Montana rubies are cloudy, $600 per carat, while a top diamond of similar size costs $125. It discusses chromium oxide as the ruby color cause, sapphire velvet tint, and the rarity of star rubies versus common sapphire stars.
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Burma
Siam
Ceylon
Montana
Houston Post
Powderly Explores 1889 Run for Office Amid Labor Ties
New Orleans November 19 1890 Mr Powderly declines to discuss campaign plans while friends quietly build support. Opposition to the Sovereign administration grows as Knights of Labor meet. A committee report on convening national labor chiefs in St Louis in June is read and referred. A public meeting follows and the motion to elect two term grand officers is defeated by a large margin.
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T. V. Powderly
New
Earns
Clara Barton praised as heroine of the battlefield
The piece recalls Clara Barton at Washington station with the Baltimore regiment, nursing wounded after the mob attack. It notes her role at Andersonville identifying most grave sites and describes Brigade Surgeon Dunn’s tribute to her mule team and bandages, praising her above generals.
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Clara Barton
Washington
Baltimore
Andersonville
James L. Dunn
Antietam
Gen. McClellan
A Well Guarded Ruler Casimir-Perier Supported by Police
The French president Casimir-Perier is described as one of Europe’s most guarded rulers. A civilian-clad police fly squad tracks his movements daily from Elysee to the street. Prefectural telephones and follow vehicles ensure no sight of him is missed.
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Casimir-Perier
Europe
San Francisco
Warship Cincinnati Encounters Obstruction Near Hell Gate
The Cincinnati found an uncharted obstruction about six miles east of Hell Gate. The cruiser sustained considerable unknown damage and limped to Brooklyn Navy Yard for likely two months in dry dock. The protected cruiser, 3,000 tons, twin screws, is a sister to the Raleigh and was completed at Brooklyn.
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New York
Cincinnati
Hell Gate
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Raleigh
Brooklyn Navy Yards
North Dakota Legislature Returns by Party Balance
Legislative returns from Grand Forks show the next senate with 24 Republicans, 4 Democrats, and 3 Populists, and the house with 50 Republicans, 5 Democrats, and 7 Populists. Republicans hold a senate majority of 24 and a house majority of 50.
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Grand Forks
N. D
Senate
House
Robert C Winthrop Dies at 84 in Boston
Boston November 19 Robert C Winthrop died last night at 11 30 at the age of 84 He was the oldest surviving ex United States senator from Massachusetts having served in 1850 75 and 1850 51 years.
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Robert C. Winthrop
Boston
Mass
Mr. Winthrop
United States
Massachusetts
Coroner's Verdict on Washington Court House Shooting
Coroner James M. Edwards reported that five men died Oct 17 at Washington Court House from leaden bullets fired from inside the courthouse by Ohio National Guards under Sheriff James F. Cook and Colonel A. B. Coit. The inquest found no imminent danger to prisoners and noted possible indictments could move the trial to another county.
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Fils National Guard
Washington
James M. Edwards
Smith Welch
Mac Johnson
Jesse Sudy
Wm. A. Sams
Theo, Ammerman
Court House
Washington Court House
Ohio State National Guard
James F. Cook
Fayette County
A. B. Coit
Ohio National Guards
Dolby
Cook
Coit
Iowa Patent Office Report and Patents Policy
The Iowa report notes the 17 year patent monopoly aims at public good and equality, but renewal rights can be exhausted after use. It cites a Secretary of the Interior decision restricting renewal after forfeiture. Five Iowa patents were issued on the 50th. Printed patent drawings and specs can be sent for 25 cents. information for inventors is free.
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Secretary of the Interior
U.S
Thomas Gano J
Raven Onwie
Solicitors of Patents
Bond Issue Draws Foreign Subscriptions In London
London reports strong demand for the United States 50 million loan with financiers eager to subscribe. The Morgan bank handles inquiries while the Rothschilds back the issue and have registered to subscribe via Belmont Bank in their names.
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London
United States
Morgan Banking House
Throthschilds
Belmont Banking House
Dead Czar’s Illness Cost United Roubles Revealed
Vienna dispatch reports Times says doctors shared 00 000 roubles, Czar Alexander’s illness and trip to Livadia cost 10 000 000 roubles.
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Lexpoon
Vienna
Times
Czar Alexander
Livadia
Imaginative Tales in Tudor Jenks Book Review
Literary Notes discuss Imaginations a collection by Tudor Jenks featuring nineteen Truthless Tales tied to St Nicholas readers. The review notes its permanent value and the author’s popular status. Also covered are MecClures Magazine growth Napoleon life preview and Mrs. Mary Hallock Foote Cour d Alene praised as a strong mining camp novel with vivid riot and labor scene descriptions.
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Tudor Jenks
St. Nicholas
the Century Co
New York
Mary Hallock Foote
Houghton, Mifflin & Co
Boston
Cour d'Alene
Boston Daily Advertiser
Idaho
Montana
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Billy
S&s. C
Federacy
Tite Con
Kentucky
Dun & Co
North Dakota
Legislature
Iowa
Patent Office Report
Czar
MecClure
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