Four New Steel Cruisers Authorized by Congress
In the closing hours of the last session Congress funded four steel warships to boost the U S Navy. Projects include a 310 foot 4000 ton cruiser, a 1700 ton cruiser, a 870 ton gunboat, plus a duplicate ironclad style vessel. Cost expected near five million dollars and construction to begin immediately.
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Congress
Uncle Sam
Navy of
The
United States
Dolphin
Atlanta
Boston
Chicago
England
Indignant agent clashes with curious passenger in NY rail line transcript
A Rural New Yorker cartoon caption shows an angry station agent insisting the next train departs at 6 50 while an inquisitive passenger explains the query is for a lady outside. The exchange captures commuter tension and period regional dialect.
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Maxin
New Yorker
Gen William Findlay Rogers Likely Public Printer Choice
Gen William Findlay Rogers of Buffalo named as likely successor to S P Rounds as public printer, a post overseeing 2,500 employees and over $2,000,000 yearly in printing and binding federal publications. Rogers, born January 1, 1820 in Easton, PA, served as Buffalo mayor and congressman, rising to major general of New York's Fourth Division in 1878.
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8. P. Rounds
Gen. Rogers
Buffalo
William Findlay Rogers
Forks Township
Easton
Joseph Rogers
America
Ireland
Thomas J. Rogers
William F. Rogers
Easton Whig
Philadelphia
Jenks Confirmed as Solicitor General in Quick Senate Vote
George A. Jenks of Pennsylvania wins immediate Senate confirmation for solicitor general after Goode’s rejection. Jenks recently left the interior department to manage the Dubois estate, a role that drew his fee of ten thousand dollars annually, while the solicitor general post carries seven thousand dollars.
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Senate
Goode
Virginia
George A. Jenks
Pennsylvania
Jenks
Mr. Dubois
Dubois
Mrs Dolph Described as Notable Washington Beauty
The wife of Oregon Senator Joseph N Dolph is praised as one of Washington’s most beautiful women. She is a Pacific coast native, a good match for her lawyer husband, and mother of six. They travel in Europe with a hospitable home and wide social circle.
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Joseph N. Dolph
Oregon
Washington
United States
Dolph
Pacific Coast
Portland
Europe
Editor Cutting Detained in Mexican Border Dispute
The detention of American editor Mr. Cutting in El Paso del Norte after he accused rival Medina of swindling ads sparked cross border hostility. He refused Mexican bail, citing a U S appeal, risking further tension as diplomats work toward a peaceful resolution.
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Cutting
Rio Grande
el Paso del Norte
el Cent
Medina
Supreme Court of
Chihuahua
United States
Ross Raymond Exposed as Notorious Swindler in Rogues Gallery
A Newport era profile recounts Ross Raymond a famed swindler jailed in New York for passing bogus checks. It catalogs his long career from San Francisco writer to global con artist with aliases, marriages, escapades, and earnings, and notes his reported genius at gaining trust before continuing his frauds.
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Ross Raymond
New York
Byrnes
Raymond
San Francisco
Atlantic Seaboard
Europe
Virginia City
Denver Tribune
Ogden
Omaha
Chicago
Times and Enquirer
Cincinnati
Robinson
Baltimore American
Philadelphia
New York Herald
Garfield
Lizzie Linderman
California
Boston
London
Egypt
Australia
Sandwich Islands
East Indies
Calcutta
Paris
Raymond Bey
A. A. Taylor Stalwart Republican Governor Candidate
The Republican candidate for Tennessee governor is a native of the state and 87 years old. A farmer and lawyer, he began public service young by canvassing the East Tennessee Relief effort at 16. He served in the state legislature in 1875, acted as a state elector, and has an extensive canvassing record. He is a nephew of Landon C. Haynes and lives on a wife inherited farm once owned by former Governor John Sevier. He has launched an active statewide campaign to win the GOP column.
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Tennesssee
Nort
East Tennessee Relief Association
Shim
Mr. Taylor
Landon C. Haynes
John Sevier
Tennessee
HOW WOMEN BATHE ON DRY LAND IN Asbury Park
A satirical portrait of women at the beach near Asbury Park describes their hesitance before entering the surf, their air of fear and vanity, and interactions with husbands and lovers. It notes many swim timidly from shallow water, using the rope, and returning to shore, with later chatter about the pleasures of bathing. The piece ends with brief quips about social manners and a few other notes.
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Asbury Park
North Carolina
Gertrude Garrison
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Ad
Disturbing night pain in teething children prompts purchase of Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Claims relief for dysentery diarrhea wind colic inflammation and overall energy and tone. Sold by druggists worldwide at 25 cents a bottle.
Shall we ever find the happy medium inquiry noted
A Burlington Free Press writer asks if a happy medium is possible as people seem to have lost their last friend and fear returning to friendship. The tone reflects social strain and skepticism about finding balance.
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Burlington Free Press
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Sroceed
P. Rounda
John Goode
Senator Dolph
Mrs. Dolph
MR. Cutting
A. A. Taylor
New South Wales
St. Paul Globe
Joan CaLtaanan
Warner Fros
Warner Bros
Worcester
W. Ros
Worcester’s Dictionary
Lippincott
J. Thomas
Imperial
Reader’s Reference Library
Roger
Soule
Morocco
Rocky Mountain Resort
Springdale
Boulder
Colo
Mineral Springs
Denver
Seltzer
Ely’s
Ely
Balta
Ce . V
EL Bros
Tree & Co
Augusta
Maine
Oo Joyce
Maple Street
Greeley
Foundry &, Machine CO I
Std
Larimer Streets
D. I. Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
J. F. Fezer
Castoria
Miss
Missouri Steam
Hewest
John R. Dodge, Jr
Tfl
Mrs. Hauck
St. Joseph
Ill
J. Worth
New York City
Central Medical and Surgicalstitute
Locur St
St. Louis
Uayden & Uigkinson
Lawrences, Street
ATP
J. B. Lippincott Company
Market St
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
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