Royal name ships omen of doom in naval lore history
A Victorian era column notes a superstition that ships bearing royal names invite misfortune. It cites disasters from the Royal James to the Royal George and Royal Charlotte, plus later wrecks of the Victoria the Royalist and the Queen, suggesting a long pattern of royal-named vessels meeting dire ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Navy
Royal James
Ee ‘Thames
Royal George
Spithead
Royal Charlotte
Leghorn
Wen
Holyhead
Riddell Dogs Cemetery Rights and Other Legal Notes
A survey of assorted legal rulings includes an adjoining lot burial in a white cemetery case, hay baling contracts not crossing the statute of frauds, flood damage duties on bridges, municipal bans on street loitering and privacy rights, elevator safety negligence evidence, and for land sale limits on intoxicants not binding on later buyers unless notice is shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hertle Ws
Riddell
Driggs
Bush
Mich
St. Louia
Gloner
Fowler Packing
O. Va
Mark
Old Airship Patents May Enrich Arthur de Rousset Heirs
The New York Herald reports that Dr. Arthur de Rousset died three years ago and left will claims that airship patents he held could now yield wealth due to aviation advances. He died at 76 in the home of broker Charles A. McCready, a long-time experimenter in mechanical fields and aeronautics, who kept his drafts and models.
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Wells
Arthur @ Rousset
Arthur de Rousset
New York Herald
Bowme
de Boutset
Charlies A. McCready
Produce Exchange
Europe
Zeppelin
McCresby
Greville Returns to Carringtons on a June Wednesday
Miss Carrington hosts a busy June Wednesday as Greville Moorville arrives incognito to join Alison and friends by the river. He plans to resume work at Keswick after a confession to Alison about his slack term while pledging a renewed effort this summer.
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Carringtvare
Miss Carrington
Moxeside
Fernleigh
Mr. Moore
Mies Carrington
Riverston
Merle
Mies Alleon
Greville
Soony
Hendrick
Diana
Hunny
Gerard
Sonny
Kiemelf
Lettie
Dera
Alison
Jack
Mr. Greville
Dora
Lettice
Fortescue
Long Island
Misa Allaon
Jock
Ewan
Vreat Coles
Lettice Morville
Grevilly
Gira
Allie
Ale
Clare
Morville
Miss Effingham
Greville Moore Captains Queen's Team In Family Banter
In a lively scene, Misa Carrington and Alison tease Greville Moore about cricket and his wintry roster of matches. Mr. Moore defends the lad, praising his strength of mind and body while noting his love of fun. The chapter highlights family pride and trust in Greville as a favored grandson and the apple of his grandfather’s eye.
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Mixa Diana
Sunny
Greville
Queen's
Mies
Satay
Hitor
Keswick
Tie
Mr. Moore
Misa Carrington
Greville Moore
Tarpon fishing judged as unfair sport and marvels of tackle
The piece argues tarpon fishing gives anglers a near-impossible match with a 200 pound fish using a taut line and light tackle. It cites dramatic jumps and fights, notes Edison and John Paul Jones anecdotes, and contrasts life expectancies and elephant tanning in Germany concluding with curious details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
New York
Edison Welern
John Paul Jones
Mr. Hillson
Sermon Circulation Sparks Clergy Debate Across Denominations
Opinion columns discuss a New York sermon circular offering whole sermons or outlines at 25 cents. Clergy and church papers debate its value and risk to ministry, with critics labeling it a cheapening of spiritual material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circular Totter
New York
Texas Christian Advocate
Sermon Syndicate
Chicago Journal
Publicity in Divorces and Farm Management Ads
A Western states farm management ethos stresses thinking, planning, and investing in land as a stable asset. Publicity in divorces is defended as essential to press accountability, court honesty, and preventing collusion and sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western States
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Safety Trolley Wheel A Detroit Inventor's Locking System
A Detroit inventor unveils a safety trolley wheel designed to keep cans aligned in a bucket. The device uses opposing worms to catch a slipping trolley and guide it back on track, with a wheel five and a half inches in diameter and eight inches wide. It includes pivoting project lugs and spurs that adjust to can sizes, aiming to prevent leaks and spoiled ice cream from lids loosening during motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Invenor
Inventor's belt uses springs to adjust fit for comfort
An invention for a man’s belt features a two section design with springs at the back between straps and detachable fasteners in place of a front buckle. The springs expand or relax with body motion, keeping the belt snug without the wide overlap.
American critic doubts Shakespeare metaphores in dinner chat
A visiting English literary man, debating Shakespeare at a dinner, claims metaphors are absurd and knits a tale of a coat sleeve. An American corrects him by noting the term bleeve used by Scottish and northern weavers, prompting a brief concession from the visitor.
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Shakespeare
Lim
United States
Shakspeare
Mme
Scotland
England
Havering
Erroneous Claims Prompt Correction Before Departure
A person states they will correct misstatements before leaving the country, signaling a plan to address errors and ensure accuracy on their return. No other details about identity, location, or specific topics are given.
Turner dies after doctors’ verdict and patient’s wit
An anecdote from Dundee Advertiser recounts painter Turner on his deathbed in Chelsea. After a London doctor maintains a hopeless prognosis, Turner requests food and mocks the physician’s view, then dies without further words. The piece closes with aphorisms on women and principle.
Wonderful American Hen
The cackle of American hens swells into a mighty chorus as Technical World Magazine notes 233 508 005 chickens of laying age in the United States valued at 70 million dollars. Eggs laid would, if divided, yield two hundred three eggs annually per person. The value of all fowls totals 55 800 000 dollars with potential per person dividends. Poultry products exported would weigh 46 850 tons and yearly egg production 970 503 tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Iaid
Technical World Magazine
Watching Out for Him in Detroit Free Press Letter Debate
A Detroit Free Press letter refers to concern over personal letters and a wife opening mail. The writer notes a change in behavior in recent weeks and mentions Archbold as a figure connected to the looming letter.
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Archbold
Detroit Free Prees
Aristo theatricals evoke memories of hunger era in London
The writer recalls past harsh times when lard replaced coffee and butter, bread and sorghum were the staple diet, and notes that even a bride wore her old clothes when marriage required. The piece contrasts those memories with the present fashion of aristocratic stage performances.
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Sather
Germany
German Empire
France
Con
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Brains Farm
Brooklyn Eagle
Lowan
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Turner and
the Doctor
Turner
Cheleea
Ramsgate
London
Dundee Advertiser
Baltimore
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