Sickles Faces Legal Action Over Monuments Funds Shortage
New York on December 17 reports General Daniel Sickles, former chairman of the New York monuments commission, fixes a shortage of 28746.44 dollars. Attorney General Carmody warns that the state will pursue legal recovery with a settlement deadline of December 20. Sickles had pledged his Fifth Avenue home as security, but the deed of trust was returned due to encumbrances. The commission members are expected to cover the deficit and close the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel E. Sickles
New York
Unness
Daniel B. Sickles
New York Monuments Commission
Carmody
Sickles
Fifth Avenue
Plebes at West Point and The Drama of the Sunset
A rereadable reminiscence from Lipplncotts about plebe life at West Point. It recalls initiation rites at camp, the gunner at meals, the cucumber and water corps, and the odd jelly Felix trembled. Also notes a sunset meditation on daily scenes and a quip about where to have a bell between John and OReilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lippincotts
Beanpole
Felix
Mying
Samuel
Sammy
Stratford News Notes Miss Wheeler Dies at 82
Special from Stratford reports Lucy Wheeler, 82, died at George Vanderbeck’s home on King Street after a two week illness. A lifelong Stratford resident and former leading milliner, she supported 14 orphans and donated to a Pacific leper colony. Her funeral is not detailed. Other items note fire department praise, a self-inflicted shooting recovery, a Milford dance, bowling rivals, a porker slaughter tale, a mumps case, a large Red Men gathering, and a town school cost critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Lucy Wheeler
George Vanderbeck
King Street
Miss Wheeler
Pacific Ocean
New England
George Wheeler
Betsey Curtis Booth
Congregational Church
Milford
Charles Beardsley
S Beardsley Lane
Dave Booth
Ed Roberts
Beardsley
Booth
Roberts
Walter Goddard
Okenuck Tribe of
Red Men
L. E. Peck
Bridgeport
Huntington Road
State Agriculturists in Midwinter Meeting
New Haven December 17 The annual midwinter session of the State Board of Agriculture opened with an address by Wilson H. Lee. Rev Wat son L. Phillips gave the prayer and Mayor Rice and Gov Baldwin extended welcomes. D A Brodie of Washington spoke in the principal morning address, with afternoon remarks from H P Sullivan C C Hussart and C M Gardner. Gov Baldwin praised agriculture while noting manufacturing still leads in economic impact. He warned sheep and deer raising may be risky for farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
State Board of Agriculture
Wilson H. Lee
Watson L. Phillips
Rice
Baldwin
D. A. Brodie
Washington
H. P. Sullivan
National Dairy Union
C. C. Hussart
New Jersey
C. M. Gardner
Westfield
Mass
Gov. Baldwin
United States
Department of Agriculture
Connecticut
Charm of Charleston Gates and Architecture
Birge Harrison surveys Charleston in Art and Progress noting how sea facing houses influence street alignment and classic porticoes. He highlights moss grown brick walls, ornate wrought iron gateways, and unique city gates crafted by local smiths as a defining pride rivaling Seville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Whistler
Virginia
Seville
Birge Harrison
Art and Progress
Attacks of hiccups and their grave warnings
The piece explains hiccups as diaphragmatic spasms ranging from trivial to serious, noting causes from chills to fright and digestive distension. It covers simple remedies like water sipping and deep breaths, and warns persistent cases suggest abdominal or kidney issues, especially in infants, with care to stop attacks and seek cause. It cites a 1466 travel note on English kissing customs and includes a brief Chicago News quote about hostesses kissing arriving guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo von Rozmita
England
Chicago News
Kissing Customs in 17th Century England
In 1663 Nicolaus de Bethlen notes English kissing etiquette at a high status dinner, where guests kiss the corner of the mouth of married ladies first and reserve the younger girls for last, reflecting puzzlement by foreigners. Erasmus in 1499 praises English hospitality and beauty in a Latin letter urging a visit.
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Sarmen
Switzerland
England
Nicolaus de Bethlen
Indies
Hungary
Duval
Erasmus
Fausto Anfrolini
Why Is Itt Here A Riddle In Suburban Banter
A fragmented page presents a quatrain on ship tonnage and propulsion with humorous asides about suburban life. It includes jokes about a 2600 ton vessel, towing a larger ship, and why a merged engine loses speed, followed by a humorous sketch about a wife in the suburbs and a doctor’s holiday. The tone mimics a late 19th or early 20th century miscellany.
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Apis
Skles Rstartae
West Point
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Joh
John
O’reilly
Durbar
Delhi
Nicholas
PLANO
Hardman
Metropolitan Opera House
Fairfield County
Christman
Harrington
Needham
Mansfield
the Consolidated Piano Co
Cannon Street
Charm OF
Skelton
London Mail
Genius
Buffon
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