Pirate of the seas Captain MacLean finally arrests
A sweeping profile of Captain Alexander MacLean the Carmencita and its crew as long hunted pelagic seal poachers. The piece chronicles his illegal trapping of fur bearing animals, prior clashes with revenue ships, registry changes to dodge laws, and his 1904 indictment in San Francisco under U S and British authorities. It questions if his luck will hold against the strong government evidence and ties to pirate legend.
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Alexander MacLean
United States
Copper Islands
Revenue Patrol
Seattle
Wash
Mexico
Carmencita
MacLean
Acapulco
Drake Bay
Arctic
Carmiencita
Victoria
British Columbia
Department of State
Choiece
Sudd
Captain MacLean
Jenny Thelin
Great Britain
Canada
Department of Justice
Wilkie
Secret Service
San Francisco
Japanese Diwari Trees Dwarf Giants Into Tiny Grotesques
A vivid portrait of dwarf trees in Japan, notably in Count Okuma's garden near Tokyo, where centuries old pines and plum trees are trained to minuscule sizes. The text praises Japanese mastery of dwarfing through root pruning, limited soil, and careful drying, producing manikin like trees that retain life and character despite their small stature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Okuma
Tokio
America
Cleveland
Princess Victoria Declares Love-Only Marriage View
Princess Victoria of England, age 37 and the king’s unmarried daughter, says any future marriage will be for love not arranged by father or government. She has refused 20 years of proposals and insists she will marry only the man she loves, a stance shocking European elites but praised by English and American readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
England
Edward
Europe
Freedom for Russia Promises a New Constitutional Liberty
An account describes the Czar’s abdication and grant of rights leading to a regime of liberty. It highlights hope for parliamentary representation, habeas corpus, free press, and education, noting celebrations in St Peters burg and Moscow as Russia enters a new era after years of censorship and autocracy. The piece contrasts old Russia with the promised reforms and cites Count Witte as a leading figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Witte
Russia
Popakir
Imarine
United States
Nomanoff House
England
St. Peterburg
Moscow
The Aromatic Havana Story in Tallahassee Girl tale
A newspaper correspondent narrates a scene about cigar culture and refined tobacco. The exchange centers on savoring a Havana cigar and the idea that true pleasure comes from quality and restraint, with references to smoking habits and social perception.
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Cawthorne
Tallahasse
Papa
Havana
Huge Precious Stones of the World
Before the South African diamond discovery a few months back the largest perfect diamond in the world weighed about a pound and a half and was exhibited in Paris valued at one million dollars. The largest ruby in existence is in London valued at £50,000 and once traveled to St Petersburg for the Czar. The largest emerald weighs 170 carats and is insured for 30,000 runes while the biggest emerald is in the Imperial Jewel Office in Vienna.
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Paris
London
St. Petersburg
Imperial Jewel Office
Vienna
Most costly church in its size in America located in St Augustine
The article notes that the largest and most costly church of its size in the United States is found in the quaint old town of St Augustine Florida. It highlights the church's prominence and historical context within the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
St. Augustine, Fla
Dress Reform for Women Says Dr Cora Eaton in Minnesota
Dr Cora Smith Eaton of Minneapolis argues for dress reform to ease female garments. She opposes the old bloomer style and advocates normal movement, freedom from tight bands, and lighter attire. Eaton tests her ideas in practice, noting garments burden the shoulders and proposing one piece gowns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Smith Eaton
Minneap- Saget
Ithe Attella
Sears ,Tso
Eaton
Building Shoshone Dam to Irrigate Desert Lands
Government engineers advance the Shoshone dam project on the Shoshone River canyon to irrigate SG acres with a 1250 square mile watershed. The plan includes a 2400 foot dam, seven miles of ft tunnels, and extensive canyon roadwork. Jeremiah Ahern leads the district work as crews prepare a vast irrigation system intended to create thousands of new farm homes and boost western prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amd
Wayomune
Sears
Cody
Bultfalo Bull
Gal Jeury
Great Rocks
Hitchescek
Jeremiah Ahern
West
Indin
America
Favorite Markets and a Cigar Legend
Favorite market observer notes Bismirek's boast of fifty years and over 100,000 cigars, with later life spent away from his vast meerschaum, reflecting a curious cultural idiosyncrasy and longevity of a cigar aficionado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismirek
Meerschaum
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Beck and Call
Maclecan
Bering Sea
Stars and Stripes
NFP
Wspa PE
the Pirate's Schooner
Alex. Maclean
Willred
Freedom For
Mountains
Wyoming
Missouri
Daa
Peeks
Lattiow
Las
Wand
Walter
Trost PhD
Jeremial Clherm
Mong Crear Markets
Latrairrgtre
Aarae
Prise Vathree
Ceswattante
Hewes & Potter
Lincoln
Boston
Mass
Merl Valvade
Wspaper Hashive
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