Notable figures and society notes in brief gossip
The piece profiles figures including Senor Dupuy de Lome as Spain's new US minister and Major O'Brien aiming to revive the earldom of Clare. It also mentions William Black, Daniel D O Keefe, and M Wiasemsky with ventures from portraits to a Siberian horse journey, plus other courtly chatter.
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Ans
Senor Dupuy de Lome
United States
O’brien
America
London
Clare
Richard Hobart Fitzgibbon
William Black
Daniel D. O'Keefe
St. David's Islands
South Pacific
Queen Victoria
Hongkong
M. Wiasemsky
Paris
Siberia
Bering Strait
Alaska
Fashion Trends Describe Summer Gowns and Trim Highlights
The article surveys dainty and feminine fashions with yellow Valenciennes ribbons on skirts and waists, laceinserted collars and cuffs, and elaborate trim ideas. It notes plain satin and striped ribbons, grand hats with plumes, and a shift toward moderate fullness and lightweight interlining in summer gowns.
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Pearce
Dresden
Valenciennes
Bretelles
Fashion Plate Notes On Velvet Coats And Parasol Styles
The New York Ledger surveys spring fashion with rose pink and gray evening wear, straight double breasted coats with large sleeves, narrow ruchings on white broadcloth dresses, and popular capes. Parasols stay conservative while hat trimmings, braiding, and hosiery evolve, with gray and orange a fresh pairings trend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ledger
Turf Topics From A Jockey Club Ledger
Alix holds 15000 in special engagements for the coming campaign. Monbars seems likely to wear a crown this fall. Philip J. Dwyer offers to lease the Brooklyn Jockey Club track for 25000 yearly. American breeders are urged to supply hunters amid rising global prices. A fifty nine months old pacer at Minnehaha Park traces lineage to Blackfield and Simmons with a 45 second quarter. Baron de Hirsch distributes annual winnings to London hospitals, totaling 58550 since the program began.
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Alix
Monbars
Philip J. Dwyer
Brooklyn Jockey
Simmons
Baron de Hirsch
London
Funny Fight Between Dog and Crow Ends in Wounds
A dog named Cricket, guided by Walfram, chased a crow from an old mill area to the manor. The crow fought back, pecking and clawing the dog while Cricket lunged and tore feathers. The crow finally fled toward Mosholu after a hard clash. Cricket suffered deep scratches and needed care. weeks remain before he recovers fully.
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Walfram
Wulfram
Cricket
Mosholu
New York Sun
Marriage Drive by Millionaire Mocks Social Constraints
A New York Herald report details financier Conn funding a mass marriage drive in Washington with Rev. J. W. Norris. Couples, many long cohabiting, wed in rapid ceremony to evade workhouse rules, producing about 78 marriages in four days and at least 70 legitimate children.
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Conn
Indiana
Mr. Conn
J. W. Norris
Norris
John Jones
Delia Merriman
John
Gin’rul Grant
Delia
Mr. Norris
Stan
Hill
Mistah Hill
New York Herald
Drowned by a Catfish A River Fisherman Dies In Osage
Jefferson City reports the Osage river tragedy of John Hartnett a veteran fisherman drowned when a 105 pound catfish he was landing dragged him into the water. His skiff was found later entangled with the line and fish and the incident is noted as possibly the first Osage catfish related fatality. Professor Maxwell Somerville ships a six ton Buddhist temple to Philadelphia to set up the only Buddhist temple in the United States.
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Jefferson City
John Hartnett
Hartnett
St. Louis Republic
Maxwell Somerville
University of Pennsylvania
India
Philadelphia
Bond
United States
New York Tribune
Embroidered Muslin Blouse Rules Silk Skirt Fashion
The article notes silk skirts paired with embroidered lawn and chiffon bodices for the season. A pale yellow embroidered muslin blouse features a frilled yoke and lace sleeves, with fashion hints on fabrics replacing haircloth using a stiff open canvas.
Durand Proposes 28 Day Coffin Endurance Challenge
Durand the Marseilles man who recently stood 28 days on a pedestal with occasional food scents offers to stay 28 days in a coffin to rest after his pedestal ordeal. No takers yet, leaving his public notoriety uncertain after prior displays noted by the New York World.
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Durand
Marseilles
St. Simon Stylites
New York World
Potato patch scheme flops in Milwaukee after Detroit success
The potato patch plan that worked in Detroit last year failed in Milwaukee with 75 acres and seed provided yet only six applicants. The article questions whether there are no unemployed men or if idle workers refuse to cultivate crops.
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Detroit
Milwaukee
Indianapolis Journal
Unwritten Law in England Suppresses General Elections
An editorial observes that unwritten law in England wields more force than written law elsewhere, arguing no general election can occur now without shattering London society’s “Season,” a move society would not tolerate.
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England
London
Baltimore American
Derby repeats by aristocratic patrons in history
The Boston Herald notes that Lord Rosebery is not the first noble to win two Derbys in a row. It cites the Duke of Portland winning in 1888 with Ayrshire and in 1889 with Donovan, and mentions Lord Falmouth achieving two wins seven years apart.
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Lord Rosebery
Duke of Portland
Ayrshire
Donovan
Lord Falmouth
Boston Herald
Derby victor Lord Rosebery favored in Westminster handicap
The New York World notes Lord Rosebery has won the Derby twice and is widely expected to fare well in the upcoming Westminster handicap, though certainty remains elusive.
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Lord Rosebery
New York World
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Concord
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