Battleship Tales From Petersburg May 27 1899 Naval Duel
Dispatches reveal the fate of Taumrud and Izumrud amid the Vladivostok run. Baron Fersen reports battleships attacked by Japanese forces near May 27 and 28, with Taumrud likely blown up to avoid capture. Izumrud sacrifices crew as it sinks. Descriptions note coal limits and pursuit steering the fleet toward Vladivostok.
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Petersburg
Alexis
Taumend
Daron Ferzen
Vladinile Bay
Berefy
Alexander
Vorodino
Kniaz Souvaroff
Kamtchatks
Sangavin
Apraxin
Baron Fersen
Vladivostok
Vladimir Bay
Izumrud
Taumrud
Novoo Veomya
Dornova
Hravl
Vindiventol
Isamrud
Vindivertak
Alexander TH
Woolly
al Cone
Empress Wis
Open the Door to New Hopes and Duty
A rousing call to action amid a pledge to seize duty and victory. Vision cleared, ambition urged, and resolute courage promised as doors open to future conflicts and successes.
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Curtis
Eye surgery removes damaged lens in remarkable case
A New York Eye and Ear Infirmary surgeon describes removing an opaque lens from Clarence Coachburn's eye and fitting a properly formed artificial lens. The 27 year old, once nearly blind, regained functional vision after the operation performed with a delicate knife and precision.
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Conlihirn
Holzapfel
New York
New York Elabeta
Newmare Alt Eye and Ear
Glansen
Clarence Coachburn
Cashburn
William Holzapter
Kid McCoy Betroths Rich Widow and Enters Racing
New York reports Kid McCoy involving himself with Mrs Retelle Ellis after a $5,000,000 inheritance. He plans a racing venture, purchasing horses in her name and seeking life colors from the Jockey Club. Whitney stable auctions Pamela for 200 pounds, while McCoy explores rider hires and stable management details.
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New York
Kid McCoy
Retelle Ellis
McCoy
Mra Elie
Gravesend
Whitney
Pamela
Jockey Club
John ‘Thornby
Johnson
Gils
Schenectady
Norman Selby
Als
Atin
Nod
Killa
Kaiser Now Paramount Ruler of European Nations
New York June 10 report from London says the Kaiser has acquired paramountcy on the continent and will be the de facto ruler of Europe. French officialdom fears subordination to Germany and contemplates diplomatic moves, while discussions of Morocco and a Scandinavian bloc are noted. A separate Kansas City report covers the mystery death of Herbert Croker and a police investigation into cash and opium involvement.
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New York
London
Pour Parlers
Austin
Japan
Europe
Delonsxe
Porelen
France
Germany
Wougier
William
Morocco
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Baltic
Paralynia
Russia
Kaneas City
Herbert Croker
Richard Croker, Jr
Newton
Kaw
Richard
Mr. Croker
Edward Hoyle
Union Depot
Chief Hayes
Poltes
faldom + resort
Croker
Charien Wilson
Wilson
Matody
Lee Fook
Wiaw Ah Lee
George Kee
Bolus Weld
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Sherlock Holmes
A. Conan Doyle
F. D. Steele
Callbre Weekly
Ural
Nebogataff
Nikolat 1
Orel
Benyayin
Quahakoff
Slasol Veliky
Navarin
Nakhimomi J
Ixumrud
Battl
Count Okuma
Tokyo
Pnt Oki
Brotwad
Poolewe
Kaiser
Madagascar
Indo-China
Marmaduke
Montmorency
Cowia
Leese
New York World
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