New York Harbor's Merrimac Sinking Plans and Costs
The Merrimac episode near Diamond Reef prompted Admiral Sampson to consider sinking the harbor mouth. Costs ballooned as vessels struck the reef, including the battleship Massachusetts, with repairs totaling large sums. The incident reshaped harbor policy and provoked much naval debate and speculation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sampson
Morro Castle
Uncle Sam
Carriesa Nees
New York
Merrimac
Sinking of the Merrimac and Diamond Reef Affected Navy Plans
A fragmented 1800s-era account discusses the sinking of the Merrimac near a Diamond Reef by Governors Island and Liberty Island. It notes prior incidents with the Montgomerie and outlines proposed removal of Diamond Reef obstructions to improve the East River approach and bolster New York Navy Yard access and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arisoner
Massachusetts
Navy Yard
Hon'ehiek
Governors Teland
Gveat Battlessip
Ambiguous Navy Contract Sparks Farce in Wave Quips
A San Francisco Wave snippet hints at a naval contract concern and ribbing over secrets. A joking exchange mentions a "bird" as the source, reflecting lighthearted newsroom chatter rather than a formal report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
San Francisco
Wax figures in display window amuse crowd on Main Street
In a Main Street haberdasher’s window clerks dress wax dummies while a group watches. Van Dyke and Junior clerk Jon Divke discuss posing hands and posture as wax figures in the street exchange ideas on natural grace and restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haberdashers
Sonny
van Dyke
Junior Vlerks
Jon Divke
Vaan
van Dykeel
Ranent
Sen
Janke
Saung
Inventions and Inventors Across History
A list of famous invention dates and inventors includes the airbrake by Westinghouse in 1874 the torpedo by Bushnell in 1777 the watch credited to Peter Hele in 1477 the thermometer by Drebel in 1699 and others such as printing by Gans Meisch 1438 cotton gin by Eli Whitney the microscope by Jansen lithography by Senefelde 179 the lightning rod by Franklin gunpowder by Schwa 1220 balloon by Montgolfier 1783 and barometer by Torricelli 1648.
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Westinghouse
Bushnell
Peter Hele
Drebel
Terese Lippereheim
Gans Meisch
Eli Whitney
Jansen
Senefelde
Franklin
Schwa
Montgoltier
Torrecelli
A New Years Resolution from a Cofleet Friend
A fragmentary humorous exchange shows a friend suggesting a New Year’s fixation and another replying with evasive humor. The garbled text hints at social expectations and attempted coverage of events, with several unreadable words.
New York Wax Figures Spark a Wild Street Scene
A chaotic incident unfolds when a timid young writer is escorted by a Great Editor and onlookers as wax figures are manipulated in a shop. Van Dyke improvises a dramatic demonstration using wax hands, while discussions compare wax artistry to famed New York pieces. The tale pivots on the fateful outcome of an impulsive demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MasSachusetts
Tony Inehes
Ind
Congress
New York
Tie Country
Pen Sea
Timi
Aditoy
Beattie
Timd Yonge Weiter
van Dyke
Gustave Sehmaldt
Aden Musee
Pratce
New Wiks
Diplomatic Hat Charge Ends Smoldering Pact
In a small town two men vowed not to smoke or settle a debt over a $10 hat. One relented and devised a scheme to avoid paying. He bought a $10 hat and charged it to the other man, then bragged at the club about the hat being charged to him.
Notice to Co-Owner on Mining Claim Lode Expenditures
Co owners PAT KIRBY JAMES KIRBY and FRANK KIRBY notify TENLUNTN ARMSTRONG heirs or Weslirns that during 1898 they expended labor and improvements on several lode mining claims in Silver Bow county Montana to hold them under the 2 percent provision. If the co owner does not contribute $113.00 within the required time, their interest will become property of the undersigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenluntn Armstrong
Divide Preck Ming
Silver Bow
Montina
Hook
Theat
Goodwin
Silver How
Montana
United States
Pat Kirby
James Kirby
Frank Kirby
Will probate notice for A C White estate in Butte Montana
In the district court of Montanya Silver Bow county a notice announces a February 7 1899 probate hearing to prove the will of A C White deceased and to consider Frank Brittuns application for letters testamentary with will annexed. Anyone interested may appear to contest. Dated January 7 1899. Clinton C Clark deputy clerk James F Wilkins deputy clerk.
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Montanya
Silver Bow
A. C. White
Aid District Court
Eaid Court
Butte
Silver Row
Provin
A.C. White
Frank Brittun
Clinton C. Clark
Clark
James F. Wilkins
Watley Lode Mining Claim to Be Sold in Sheriff Sale
American National Bank of Helena as plaintiff seeks sale of the Watley Lode Mining Claim in Silver Bow County Montana. The property located in Summit Valley Mining District includes Lot 21 and parts of sections 34 and township 3N range 8W with detailed calls and corner references. Sheriff Regan orders sale January 25, 1899 at 2 pm at the courthouse front entrance in Butte.
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American National Bank of
Helena
Claincitt
E. D. Bannister Et al
Butte
Silver Bow
Montana
Thin Collryse
South St
Ehitin
Corer No. 4
Mull
Lele
Merkel & Moetth
Earch
Eer
Eure
Soetian
Ate West
Regan
May County
Nclos
Fanny
Promissory note case seeks foreclosure on Montana assets
The Montana Supreme Court proceeding filed by William Chastoy and Chives Schates against Montana Smelting & Mining Co seeks judgment for $7,000 on an October 19, 1897 note with 1 percent monthly interest, plus a $500 attorney fee. Foreclosure is requested on 24,0864 shares of stock and mining leases on the Longfellow, Cooper, Buckeye, Tighthouse and Calcite lodes in Madison county, with defendants Larsen Jacobs Binnard Abraham Binnard Sewell Davis named as liable, and costs to be taxed. The court is asked to adjudge the plaintiffs’ lien superior and declare defendants’ interests subordinate. Witness and seal dated November 30.
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Petes Court
Montana
Ind
County of
Silver
Montana Smelting & Mining Company
State of
Madison County
L. Larsen
I. M. Jacobs
Binnard
Abraham Binnard
Sewell Davis
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New York Harbor
Spain
New York Bay
Montgomery
May- Howser
Nore
Tompkinsville
Governor's Island
Bunce
Diamond Reef
Nicall Ludlay
T Jose
Kienow
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Mwarbor
Ie Mac Anhery
Coast Survey
Servis
Montgomeery
Liberty Island
Ain
Weiler
Staten Island
Shubripir Sali
Cons & Klein
Plaigiti
Chaves
Warren
Tofenlint Po
Taniny
Munturu
Rinek Meer
Bilger Bow County
Montini Aldo
the, Alias
Simmons
T. E. Booth
William E. Carrol
Plaine
John P. Byrne
Jo . P. Byrne
G. Mantle
Silver Gow
Ote
Jank H. Cooney
John P. Essed
Butte City
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