How the Private Fooled a Captain at Fort Slocum Romance
A National Guard lieutenant recalls a clever private who won the favor of a Larchmont belle during a Fort Slocum era yacht-club dance. The private secretly swam to the mainland, biked to meet the woman, and returned in time for roll call after a bold ruse that deceived his captain. In the end, the romance did not prevail, and the woman wed another suitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Peekskill
Twenty-second Regiment
Trenty-second
Fort Slocum
David's Island
Sound
New York Main Shore
New York
Larchmont
Bilao
Fsland
Tay Atate
Gances
Drerythlugr
Lie Belle
Nrowid
Nk¢a Qaeh
Kladly Aa
New York Athletic Club
Traverd Island
New York Times
Rates of travel for many creatures across land and sea
A European engineer measured speeds of animals and humans, listing pedestrians at 182 sixteenths of a mile in twelve seconds and a horse’s gallop for long periods. Gazelles reach eighty feet per second, ostriches ninety eight feet per second, whales dive at 300 yards per minute, and other speeds include birds and runners in various contests.
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Joseph Olshausen
North Africa
Germany
Scientific American
Lady Florence Dixie's Zermatt appeal stirs hunt for missing lord
The London Chronicle notes Lady Florence Dixie urging visitors to Zermatt as hope grows that the Masterhorn tragedy may yield the long lost body of her brother Lord Francis Douglas. Since the 40 year old ascent rope broke and Whymper and guides failed to rescue, only a sleeve remained as evidence. Recovery history at Chamounis and Mont Taure is cited with past avalanche losses.
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Florence Dixie
Zermatt
Zmutt
Lord Francis Douglass
Whymper
Lord Franceis
Lord Francis
Glidler
Chamtonis
Mont Taue
Captain Arkwright
Women’s roles and fashion notes in early modernity
An essay-article blend discusses women’s past stereotypes in games and honor, later praising changing fashion trends. It cites Warper’s Bazar on long coats, contemplates corset removal for health, and notes opinions on women’s rights, education, and the idea of a Mrs President shaping societal norms.
New French hats transform season with square crowns and
Hats shift from 45 degree angles to square mounts this season as French plateau styles and Russian officer crowns dominate. Describes brim, back turned up, forward hats, and the huseae crown trend with ribbons, flowers, and millinery trimming ideas.
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Milan
Prey
Mary Annable Fruston
Fragmented OCR Snippet Mentions Persons and Places
The readable fragments reference St. Louis Star and individuals like Mrs. Proderich Tracy, with garbled lines implying a discussion of ventures beyond one’s depth and pursuit of success. Specific events or dates are not clear.
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Palldes
St. Louis
Proderich
Tracy Eleves
Tad
Cannon
Fashionable galope trend shapes 19th century gowns
The article notes galope as a key fashion element and describes matching outfits across garments. It highlights ekiet wide full gowns with lace and embroidery, peasant Walst and skirt styles, and delicate silk gowns in silver grey with darker embroidery. It mentions bretette gowns aiding mothers remaking dresses for daughters and a pink linen gown with wide side embroidery.
Wise Words On Happiness And Character
A compilation of maxims on personal growth, happiness, and reform. It urges seeking joy, refining temperament, and using innate faculties wisely. The notes reference George Macdonald Samuel Johnson and Schopenhauer and discuss the troubles of reform movements and changing lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Macdonald
Schoperhauer
Togo Defeats Russian Fleet in World Naval Battle
Reports from Tokio and Washington describe Admiral Togo's victory over Admiral Rojestvensky off Korea. Russian losses include eight battleships and numerous cruisers with about 3000 captured prisoners. Nebogatoff and many officers captured or killed. Japan gains naval dominance with minimal losses.
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Tokio
Japan
Fogo
Rojestvensky
America
Rosestvensky
Togo
Straits of Korea
Oh Islad
Superator Nicolas 1
Orel
Seniavin
Aptaxin
Taymrud
Liincourt
Kaintehatka Antleek
Moromich
Russia
Port Arthur
Neboyatof
Duel of Counts Ends in Death in Budapest
Count Klegevich of the Hungarian Diet is killed in a sword duel with Karl Koner of the People's party after a heated dispute at the Deputies chamber. Klegevich suffers a heart wound and dies shortly after. The report mentions political figures and distant affairs without clear corroboration.
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Count Klegevich
Karl Koner
Budapest
Hungary
Stein Klegevich
People's Party
Klegeviel
Young
Iran
Jostvensky the Russian Admiral in Two Wars
The article notes Jostvensky at 57 with 32 years in the Russian Navy. It highlights his role in the Russo Turkish War commanding the gunboat Vesta against a Turkish ironclad, his later gunnery focus, and positions including commander in 1889, service at the Russian Embassy in London, and influence on the Hous sian Navy. It recalls losses of the battleship Peresviet and cruiser Vladimir Monomach, and his involvement in the China Japanese War of 1894 as Alexei’s second in command and later on Czar’s staff.
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Jostvensky
Vesta
London
Peresviet
Port Arthur
Vladimir Monomach
Nosestvensky
Alexiefls
Nojestvenshky
Czar
Russian Second Pacific Squadron sails as debate rages
The Russian Second Pacific Squadron under Vice Admiral Ros tvensky left the Baltic last October amid delays. A Dogger Bank incident sunk a Hull fishing boat and killed two men after a mistaken attack. The fleet split routes via Cape of Good Hope and Suez. Persistent doubt about Tokyo-bound plans followed from Nogst He near Madagascar. Reports later emerged in March confirming Russia's direction.
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Rojestvensky
Baltic
Russia
Great Britain
North Sea
Dogger Bank
Hull
England
Straits of Glornitar
Cape of Good Hope
Volckersam
Suez Canal
Voelkersam
France
Nogst
Madagascar
Admiralty
St. Petersburg
Far East
Russias
War News From Asia and Europe Amid Moral Plunge
The report outlines Russian battleships evading blockades and seeking refuge in Vladivostok or neutral ports as Japan tightens control of the sea. It notes Czarist defeat and potential shifts in Pacific power, with reinforcements sailing from Cronstadt and Nebogatoff’s squadron mobilized. Also covered are Norton Goddard’s death, Italian and Hungarian political moves, and labor unrest and strikes in England and the United States.
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China Sea
Storestvensky
Tondon
England
Moi
Seow
Ivrea
Togo
Alasampo
Tsu Shima
T's Shima
Korea
Japan
Tau Shima
Dear
Deek
Korestvensky
Vladivostok
St. Petersburg
Russia
Rovstvensky
Eet
Gure
Jami
Cronstadt
Manehutte
Rusai
Sinevt Petravitel Io
Weaver and City Move Toward Municipal Ownership Fight
Philadelphia faces a power struggle as the Committee of Seventy pushes for decent government and municipal ownership. Mayor Weaver backs Acker and Potter while church groups pledge support, signaling a broader shift against the old oligarchy and toward city ownership of transit and utilities.
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Philadelphia
Benton
Terael W. Durham
Committee of Seventy
Committee of Nine
Weaver
Durham
A. Lincoln Acker
Sheldon Potter
Methodist
Baptist Preachers’ Associations
Storan
Ward Jeaders
Winston
Keystone Telephone Company
Farmount Park Transportation Company
Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company
Rus
Potter Hag
Carey
Thle
Weaver Hias
Maloney
Naval Apprentice Sets U S Navy Target Record at Sea
Kempthorne Scott, naval apprentice aboard the torpedo boat Preble, scored nineteen hits in twenty one shots at a floating target while the ship steamed ten knots. The report, from San Francisco, notes the feat as a new American Navy record in gunnery practice with a six pounder Hotchkiss gun.
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San Francisco
Cal
Kempthorne Scott
Lrst
Preble
Scott
Cortelyou to retire as Republican National Committee head
Washington D. C. Postmaster General Cortelyou will retire from the Chairmanship of the Republican National Committee and name Harry S. New of Indiana as Vice-Chairman before the succession plan, while Louisiana faction differences affect the national organization.
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Harry S. New
Republican National Committee
Washington, D. C
Cortelyou
Louisiana
Indiana
New
National Committee
May Make Arkansas Pay Gp New York Plaintiffs
New York plans to compel Arkansas to redeem repudiate bonds from the Fishback amendment. The total value of $9,725,516 is cited. Other items note stolen bronze from a New York mansion and various international shipping and local news briefs.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
State of
New York
Yerkes Mansion
Mittravenue
New York City
Minor events of the week Washington
News from Washington reports mixed items from around the globe. Admiral Rojestvensky’s defeat, yellow fever checks, railway hearings, and a Guam disaster prompt U S relief calls. Manila mortality among whites and natives cited, plus local political and crime notes across cities and nations.
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Washington
Rojestvensky
Stlimian Canal Commission
Gorgas
Canal
Senate Committee
Toterainta Commerce
Henry C. Adama
H. T. Newcomb
Dyer
Guam
Navy Department
Agana
United States
Roosevelt
Brazil
Senor
Juan Nabuco
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Arthur Davison Fieke
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Fort Blocuam
Women’s
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Warper’s Bazar
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Detroit Free Press
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Walunbio Vaaiter
Waswell
Sotheby's
Boswell
Greenwich
Samuel Johnson
Chad
Warle
Nebongatai
Cortelyouta Oa
Empress of Ching
Dehin
Robert
Qwelen
Tennessee
Genet
Ernstus
George St. Tont- Wella
Singapore
Malacca Straits
Tucanthine
Nebogatoff
Imperator Niko Int 1
Vladimir Monomakh
Admiral Apraxing
Dushkov
China
Seca Rojestvensky
Norton Goddard
Liverfield
Conn
Victor
Victor Emmanuel
Rome
Taly
Labor World
Jacksoneile
Enghand
Keathig
Steens
Chaelonnt
Oba
British Labor Gazette
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Ufstriets
Brown's Valley
Marysville
Renin
Neets
Horestvensky
Wil
Boeing
Ovsenh
P Queeton
Watts
Eitles
Indian Territory
Soa
Corbelier
Ramapolis
Robert Rogers
Ceylon
Holland
Ceneral Janes A. Buchanan
Same Ogre
Conant
Manykaid
Russie
Ind
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Jane Geriwn
Veter Comedicoyte
Haldmore
Shun
Bane
Preneh
Gernsur
Mane
Berntardt
Berhit
Hugo Muensterberg
Threvard Unilverediy
Phiosophy
University of Noenigsberg
the Plaint
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Arresteil
Prince Nakachidze
Baku
Cheerloo
Truysiin
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Ishunly
Shanghai
Choates
Mr. Amnt Mes
Choaty Jett Loudon
Exghlund
Liverpool
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Edgewater
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Sitike
Teamsters
Tafon Gheussak A Syingarthy Blue
Chicago
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Exeter Ciy
Bundy Hook
Manila
Ander
Philippines
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Islands
Old Dominion
Hamilton
Norfolk
Phiadelphia
Kings County Penitentiary
Manhattan
Tammany Stal
William C. Jutte
Pittsburg
Atlantic City
Hoosick Falls
Winfeld
Marinchusetta [Lumane Society
District of Columbia
Mount Hope Cemetery
Grand Army
Toreign
Paris
Nicholas
Queen Victoria
British Board of Trade
United Kingdom
Ranacattle
Bjornstjerne Bjornson
Aalborg
Norway
Erlais
Argentina
Holewater
Hay
Parla
Mwe
Bois de Boulogne
McCormick
Porter
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Nakhichevin
Tasakend
Tira
Witell
Kaulinis
Augurin
Victoria
Wiesbaden
Tide Aton
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