Mickey Finns Big Fire Cracker Exploits End in Quiet Deception
In Cooney Island Mickey Finn trades chores for a mammoth 12 inch firecracker from Casey the grocer, impersonates danger to excite neighbors, and finally his father relieves the suspense by removing the charge and announcing no explosion that night. Seething curiosity and a boyish appetite for spectacle collide with parental restraint.
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Casey
Cooney Island
Thunderers
Mickey Finn
New Orleans
Micky
Clina
Mickey
Chow Chow
China
Wan Lung
Arrah
Finn
Fourth of July safety advice warns against burns and sparks
The article lists precautions for Independence Day including not letting children bend over fireworks, seeking a physician for serious burns to prevent scarring or blood poisoning, and keeping burn remedies ready. It recommends simple home treatments such as a potato poultice for non broken skin and baking soda paste for burns, plus closing town house windows to prevent stray rockets or sparks from entering.
Firecrackers from China Dominate Export to New York
The article notes nearly two million dollars in annual Chinese firecrackers, with the United States second in usage. It describes thousands of Chinese workers, including women and children, paid about 1.40 for 10,000 firecrackers, laboring long hours seven days a week, highlighting harsh conditions and the sights of the Glorious Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
New York
United States
Making Colored Fire From Metal Filings And Salts
The text describes producing colored flames by adding metal filings and compounds to gunpowder. Copper yields green, zinc blue, magnesium white, amber and resin give yellow, lamp black with gunpowder reddens and pinks with water, verdigris pale green, sal ammoniac green, barium salts grass green, potassium picrate whistling sound and very white flame with aromatic fumes.
Nearly “Broke” and Words on Wealth in Gossip Memoir
Fragmentary lines discuss fortune and money with a quip about “my face is my fortune.” A mood of caution and witty exchange appears, contrasting wealth and value. The text includes fragmented dialogue suggesting advice to seek a doctor and keep a wound open for attention.
Summer Capital at Oyster Bay Moves Again
The United States summer capital relocates to Oyster Bay for a restful season. President Roosevelt and family will reside near Sagamore Hill with limited access for visitors. Secretary Loeb handles official duties from a cottage on Cove road, riding Ephraim the saddle horse to deliver documents. The Mayflower may carry the president to Provincetown on Aug 20 for the Pilgrim Fathers’ celebration. Ethel Roosevelt, nearing seventeen, is expected to be presented in White House society next New Year’s.
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UW Ashington
United States
Oyster Bay
Moore
South Streets
Loeb
Sagamore Hill
Roosevelt
Ephraim
Eph
Congressman Cocks
Skoot
Provincetown
Mass
Canton O
McKinley Memorial
Ashington Society
Ethel Roosevelt
National Cathedral School For
White House
Ethel
Longworth
Miss Ethel May Enters Capital Society Horsewomen Rise
Washington society notes place Miss Ethel May alongside Mrs. Roosevelt among the city’s best horsewomen. Both women are described as equally at home on a horse and in drawing rooms, with Mrs. Roosevelt often in Mack broadcloth and a sailor hat, sometimes a derby in winter, and a tied black veil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Roosevelt
Miss Ethel
Washington
Mins Ythel
President Spends Little on Traveling This Year
The article notes that anti-pass legislation ended lavish railroad furnished transport for the president. Estimated traveling expenses were $25,000 yearly, with about $17,000 returned as unused. Recent trips to Jamestown, Oyster Bay, and Indianapolis brought total costs near $8,000 for the current fiscal year. The president travels by regular trains, with modest Pullman bills and simple meals. Senator Spooner says he earned only about $5,700 from law practice in 16 years, due to court delays, and comments on Philippine policy and Senate dynamics involving Tilmen and Spooner.
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Washington
Congress
Oyster Bay
Ttme
Treasury
Indianapolis
Jubl
Spooner
Senate
Philippines
Sengtor Jarmack
Wisconsin
Hawaii
Philppines
Panama
Mr. Tilmen
Mr. Spooner
Fareee
Senator Spooner and Tillman Clash in Senate Feud
The exchange between Senator Spooner and Senator Tillman grew heated during the Brownsville debate, prompting a secret session to rebuke Tillman. Soon after they were seen walking arm in arm, while past clashes included Tillman calling Spooner rude and Spooner retorting with sharp words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spooner
Senate
Tillman
Wisconsin
Brownsville
Mr. Spooner
Mr. Tillman
Garollatan
Nervous Collapse Warned by Early Symptoms Touted Pills
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic to cleanse impure blood and prevent nerve breakdown. It cites Mrs E Bradley of Rochester NY and a patient who recovered after six months of medical care, claiming ease from headaches back pain and insomnia after using the pills. The copy lists conditions treated and offers 60 cents per box or six boxes for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Rochester
N.Y
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
Notice of restricted premises and bizarre disclaimer in Toledo area
A Kingston property owner posts a notice banning grandchildren and cats on his premises amid a garbled imprint mentioning Brata of Onto and Orty a TouRno, with a forged legal tone alleging payments for uncurable conditions. The document includes a sworn signature by Frank J. Cheney and references Hall's Catarrh Cure ads.
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Kingston
Brata
Orty
TouRno
Lucas Coury
Frank J. Cuenny
Hota
F. J. Climney & Co
Toledo
Frank
J. Cheney
A. D
A.W. Gleason
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Care of Submarine Cable
Fifty fine vessels are constantly employed in laying and repairing the submarine cables of the world.
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Ross
Capital Society
Tao
Norman Liechty
Des Moines
Winslow
PLA
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