Americans Build and Own Expensive Private Yachts
A 1900s survey by New York marine architects estimates 23.3 million dollars invested by U.S. citizens in steam yachts. The article lists owners such as Howard Gould, Mrs. Robert Goelet, J Pierpont Morgan, W K Vanderbilt, and John Jacob Astor, detailing Niagara and Nahma among the fleet. It notes American design and shipyards producing the most lavish vessels with luxurious interiors and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
United State
Monatte
Methany
Thezeas
Niagara
Howard Ould
Nahma
Robert Goelet
Josephine
Pal R. Widener
Valiant
W. K. Vanderbilt
Varuna
Eugene Higkins
Margarita
Anthony J. Drexel
Corsair
J. Pierpont Morgan
Aphydite
Oliver H. Payne
Namouna
James Jorden Bennett
Nourmahal
John Jacob Astor
Conqueror
F. W. Vanderbilt
Atalanta
George J Gould
George W
Drexel
Howard Gould
Gould
Howe
Hautiest Brary
Areple
Bondoir
PA. Bwme
Philadelphia
W.K. Vanderbilt
Eugene Hilgetne
Margaritas
Anthons” Drexel
Philadelpia
J. Pierpont
Morgan's Corsair
America
Howard
William Wyouns
New York
English China wars and opium trade in 19th century debate
Readings recount Britain’s wars with China over opium and sovereignty, including the Opium War, the Arrow incident, and the Treaty of Tianjin. It describes British aims to expand trade, the fall of Nanking defenses, Hong Kong cession, forced open ports, and later debates in Parliament over actions and outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thores
China
The
East India Company
England
Portland
Augusta
Maine
Bath
Hong Kong
Canton
Amoy
Foo-Chow
Shanghai
Ris
Housee of Lords
Lord Derby
Arrow
Lyndehurst
Mwe
Cobden
Disraeli
Lytton
Burcell
Mr. Cobden
Bright
McCarthy
Napoleon III
Manila and the Philippine War Atmosphere Surveyed
Frederick Palmer reports from Manila and the northern provinces, noting a fragile calm, scattered insurgent bands, and mounting doubts about pacification. Gates of resistance persist, with garrisons stretched, logistics strained, and calls for more troops and disciplined leadership to avoid a broader collapse of control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Palmer
Collier's Weekly
Potter
Suez
Manila
Victoria
Islands
Aguin Aidy
Ben Buct
Howes and
Mare
Eaton
Cagayan Valles
Young
Hocos
Justin
Weis
Aguinaldo
Bens
Youn
Lauzon
Albay
Sorso
Samar
Sorsogon
Tove
Sofrobor
Bulan
Donsol
Sora
Prest
Lenaxpl
Provin
Provinee
Inter
Allay
Legaspi
Gett
Katipunans
Stand Fc
Ite
Cnitel
Katipunan Secret Society
Giers
Uncle Sam
Siare
United States
British and French Advance to Pekin in 19th Century Siege
An account describes English and French forces taking the Taku forts and advancing on Pekin after a clash with Tartars. It notes the sacking of the Chinese summer palace and the subsequent treaty terms including a large war indemnity. The piece recalls criticism and defense of Lord Elgin's actions and comments on Pekin’s true size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Gor ‘Nor Ye
England
Yeh
Calecutta
Chiname
China
France
London
Paris
Tien Tsin
Frederick Bruce
Pol Ho
Tien ‘Tain
Pekin
Pel Ho
Admiral Hope
Taku
Tien Tein
Bruce Thomeht Chinen
Lord Elgin
Haron Gros
Tung Chow
Thitherry
Elgin
Tany
Lord Klein
Tien
Prirners
Justin Mccarthy
Iain
Europe
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W. A. Hearst
Perry Belmont
Albert 8. Bigelow
Dr. Webb
John H. Flazier
Massachusetts
Rhode Islan
New Hampshire
Vermont
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Pacific
Theen
Heb
Atlanta
da Chanteston
Idalia
Jose
House At Commons
Bie
Macaulay
Bowland
Stara
Kong
Sir John Bowring
Huth
John Bowring
John Bowring Wa
Wi ‘Hla
Gault
Pahosanyiere
Godwin
Bates
Camarines
Aig
Nueva Caceres
Noth Mindanao
Dorst
ML. Bell
Heral Bates
Mindanao
Cagayan
Macarthur
Etral
Corral
Iassen
San Juan
Pamphels
Cook Remedy CO
Bila
Gomi
Tna
Cook Remdy CO
Masonic Temple
Icago
Dr. Mott
Noi
Cos Butta
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