Fashionable golf attire and spring mood in New York
The New York Herald outlines spring fashion for men, noting endless patterns in golf wear, collars, neckties, shirts, and underclothes. It highlights Inverness capes, satin-lined coats, and the shift to smaller hat brims, round-toed boots, light gloves, linen gowns, and varied shirt colors while urging practical, stylish restraint.
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London
New York
Broadway
Sixth Avenue
Fifth Avenue
New York Herald
Miss Crocker Chooses American Suitor Over German Noble
Cleveland’s wealthiest society girl Miss Laura T. Crocker becomes engaged to William Hayes Acklan of Washington. The couple’s romance began years ago in Europe and St. Augustine. Acklan, formerly in the diplomatic service, authored several books.
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Cleveland
William For
T. D. Crocker
Laura T. Crocker
William Hayes Acklan
Washington
Miss Crocker
Europe
Mr. Acklan
St. Augustine
Crockers
Crocker
Baron von Eichtriz
Germany
Stevenson
Bowdoin seeks to reopen famous Davis will case in Montana
Mrs Elizabeth Bowdoin of Springfield Massachusetts files in the Eighth district court of Montana to revoke probate of the 1866 Davis will and reopen the contest over millions from Judge Andrew J Davis. She alleges forgery of the will and signatures and questions a 1880 revoking will. The estate is valued around ten million dollars.
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Elizabeth Bowdoin
Springfield
Mass
Eighth District Court of
Montana
Andrew J. Davis
Bowdoin
Salt Creek Township
Davis
Famous Congressional Sayings and Their Origins
The article surveys phrases born in Congress from 1820 Buncombe to later debates. It notes Witellian lines by Webster Lincoln Ingalls Blaine Conkling and others, many omitted from official records, plus near-misses and misattributions in public memory. It highlights notable adages and the irritations of political repartee in the hall.
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Buncombe
Blaine
Conkling
Congress
Ont Press Association’ E
Felix Walker
North Carolina
Buncombe County
Webster
Hayne
Lincoln
Senator Ingalls
Senator Brown
Georgia
Ingalls
Mulligan
Theodore Tilton
Winter Davis
Thersites
Senate
Lamar
Mississippi
New York
Cobb
Walcott
Carey
Davy Crockett
House of Representatives
Henry Clay
Capitol
Sherman
Mansfield
Hayes
Treasury
Ohio
Washington Post
It Has Come to Stay Bicycle Demand Reaches 800000 Units
The bicycle manufacturers expect to sell about 800000 bicycles this year with aggregate purchaser cost not less than 50000000 dollars. The rapid rise in popularity is a striking fact of current history and the bicycle has manifestly come to stay, according to the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Proper bicycle oil and chain lubricants from old manual
An old guide explains oiling bicycle bearings with small oil drops for minimal friction and dust removal. It notes sperm oil mixed with kerosene as ideal for bearings, warns against using bearing oil on chains, and recommends lampblack kerosene beeswax mix for chains with brown soap as temporary substitute.
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New York Post
Famous Folk on Wheels Ride Through Power and Fame
Lord Brassey and daughters ride in public. Minister Kurino and Speaker Reed’s daughter cycle in Washington. General Miles and son Sherman, Mrs. Shaw, and Congressman Cannon pursue cycling. Marion Smith and Harmon daughters join in. Langley bikes near Washington while Tolstoi cycles in Moscow.
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Kurino
Japan
Washington
Miss Reed
Speaker Reed
Nelson A. Miles
Sherman
Smith
Marion
Harmon
Professor Langley
Smithsonian Institution
Count Tolstoi
Moscow
A. A. Zimmerman's Bicycle Advice
A. A. Zimmerman in New York World urges riders to ride with good posture and alert posture. He warns against bicycle face from stooping and advises keeping shoulders back and head up while enjoying the scenery. He appeals to ladies to avoid doubling over to maintain a pleasant appearance.
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A. A. Zimmerman
New York World
Preparing bicycles for spring use in the Midwest
An American Cyclist note urges riders to check bikes left indoors all winter. Inspect the chain and bearings, service the gears, and ensure tires stay inflated for the first days of riding. Regular use after storage helps maintain alignment and performance.
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Lord Brassey
Mrs. Shaw
Whistler
Congressman Joe Cannon
Bowker
Stockbridge
Swift & Co
Chicago
Boston
Planet Jr
King of the Cornfield
Gem and Halladay
Democrat
Express
Harnes
W. A. Haynes & Co
Maynard
Geo. C. Keith
Boynton
S. R.burroughs
U. S. Hoar
West Acton
Concord Junction
N. B
C.d.holmes
Maynard, Mass
H.P.N. Dahl
Riverside Block
H.P. N. Dahl
Maynard Mass
James Mullin
James Devane
Wrst AcTron
Hudson National Bank
Caleb L. Brigham
Ashier
James T. Foote
Charles
EK. Watson
Summner St
Emily Robinson
The
Emerson College of Oratory
Emerson
Miss Robinson
Naylor
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