History of Coney Island Dates Back To Henry Hudson Outing
A rambling recount of Coney Island origins notes early maps mark the island in 1644 and legends of Henry Hudson’s visit. It traces a long arc from colonial saloons to revolutionary intrigues, with debates over who first named the island and why, ending with historical curiosity about cork and distant events.
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Coney Island
Henry Hudson
N’s
Coney
New Haven Register
Neptune
Inape
New York
Tank
Manhattan Ward
Coney Uber
Muyler
Ren, Howe
Gravesend Bay
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Coleman
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Lady Lefovah Mowdy
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Boston
Enyan
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Niagara Falls
Chicago
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Parry
Detroit
Cleveland
Lares
Buffalo
Henry Irving Memory Honored at Westminster Abbey
Flowers were placed on Sir Henry Irving’s grave in Westminster Abbey on the anniversary of his death. A wreath and roses rested at the head of the stone in Poets Corner with inscriptions praising his memory and noting his friend and biographer Austin Brereton.
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Red and Green Gloves Swing London Fashion
The New York World notes bright red, Breen and royal purple kid gloves are the spring fad in London. Fashion features include gauntlets embroidered in contrasting shades, silk materials, short gauntlets, and matching handkerchiefs replacing gauntlets. Long gloves show embroidered bracelets circling the arm.
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New ‘York World
Burned Alton City Hall recalled in Lincoln Douglas era tale
Alton near the Mississippi in Illinois once hosted a vibrant debate between Lincoln and Douglas. The old City Hall burned recently amid disputes over renovation costs and a proposal to tear down the building for a public square. The piece recalls the 1858 Alton debate and the contrasting oratorical styles, Lincoln's clarity versus Douglas's sharp edge, and the enduring legacy tied to the site.
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