Quips and Quirks From an Old New York Page
A long fragmentary collection of excerpts notes life in New York with humorous anecdotes on the Milly Howse a Yale College origin tale and parlor jests. It mentions Elihu Yale’s burial in Wales and the origin of Yale College with historic lines about America and Europe. The column catalogs a mosaic of funny quotes and tidbits about notable figures and social foibles.
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Elia Yate
Wale University
England
Neve Haven
New Haven
Yale College
Boston
Elihu Yale
Wales
Tord
America
Europe
Attica
Axia
Sugar beet project aims to boost state farming and a new factory
A committee led by Hon G W Roberts and others is appointed to oversee scientific sugar beet plots in Yankton County. The effort coordinates with the US Experiment Station and the Agriculture Department to attract investors and pave the way for a profitable sugar factory. Major Hinson has pursued a Yankton sugar venture and relief is sought through coordinated research and outreach.
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Yankton
J H. Sheppard
Lrookinga
United States Department of Agricultus
Yankton County
United States Experiment Station
South Dakota
Hao
United States Department of Tarichléare
Washington, D. C
G. W. Roberts
Obiman
W. M. Powers
J. K. Hanson
G.H. Whites
E. M. Costes
J. Harvey Pierson
Wits
Hinson Haw
Kaine
Baing
Iroker Sacrifices Two Lives in Californa Incident
A financial broker named Aideon Behmer killed his wife and another person in a Sunday evening incident near San Frujicaro California. Police say one victim died at the scene while the other died later at a local hospital. Investigators are reviewing the event and motive as they prepare official statements.
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San Frujiciaro
Cal
Aideon Behmer
Seliullor
Hint of Financial Collapse Shocks Madrid and Wall Street
Fractured market chatter reports a sharp advance and looming collapse in global finance. Traders in Madrid and New York fear a deeper downturn as political strains and uncertainty ripple through exchanges, with central banks watching closely.
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Mindell Rice
Wott
Lannon
Whleki
Madrid Exchange
Uluacion
Silva
Congressional Proceedings and DC rules scrutiny
A fragmentary report from Washington notes congressional proceedings focusing on District of Columbia issues. The text mentions Harney Beenam's nephew killed and references Tarn Vernite, a South African figure and trustee, in a murky context with unclear details and dates.
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Harney Beenam
Opa
Wollwoot
M Formes
Wife of Senator Thurston Dies in Apoplexy at Seaport
Mrs John McWhitestone Thurston, wife of Vermont statesman Senator Thurston, died aboard a ship near Havana after apoplexy. Born in Vermont, she moved to Oneco City with her parents, married Mr Thurston on Christmas Day 1816, and left three children. She aided her husband’s career, advised in court, and was active in the Daughters of the American Revolution, serving as vice president of the national organization.
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Dias
Anita
Magia
Havana
Marehe
Tee
Lavi Nvening
Watter
Barker
United States
Coneurl Sagan
Thurston
Thiesta
Gonrferrionnt Haney
Oniuhay Neb
John McWhiteston Sai Uke
Gul
Luther Poland
Sinda
Luke J. Poland
Vermont
Aid
Mar- Tha F
Poland
Vermanta
Bennlor Thurstan
Sen
Harvard College
Mre Thurston
Ant Easelle
Yojal Ekelek
Te Noviety
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Pensions and Postmasters Details Across States
The order lists pension grants and postmaster appointments across multiple states. Names include O Jane Benjamin Cedar Rapids, John Torver Davenport, Mionjul Peyton, Hull, and Edward Stinson Hampton among others with varied pension amounts. Postmasters appointed in Booth Dakota Spencer McCook and Nebraska Murray Case are noted along with currency approvals and rail clerks appointments.
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Omcn
Barthor
Edward V. Stinson
Hampton
Uneronawig
Wuultier
Lemurn
William Redman
Henderson
Albert Meppin
Joseph Luton
Stl
Montesuma
Salem
Martin
Twi Motnox
Fis
Ella J. Belwall
Bprings
Ellaubeth Cotta
Union
Christa A. Hut
Login
J. Clira
Rush
Rossville
Dellabeth
Nelaon
Winternet
South Dakota
Origtnal
Peterson Plorey
Jindwon
Taeronse
Jobn Cor Heun
Oriant
James K. Coleman
Northville
Nebraska
Wilkin
Davenport
Omaha
Gaylord B
Trouter
Crate
Taerean
Ole Johnven
Hound Valley
Lodwaed Behaullsn
Allen
Conmer
Loti
Yeatwrday
Booth Dakots
Spencer
McCook Country
James McGregor
Teicey
Murray
Case County
Reed W. Crosser
View Sale Oldham
Smartville
Sohnaon County
John W. Rite
Dawnhaw
National Bank of the Republic of Chicago
Pirst National Vask
Nott Springs
Dex Mainen
Odeboit
Cizeus’ National Bank OF
Cedar Rapids
Buainesa
Fon
James J.everin
Sonuia Committee On
Janda
Charlen L. T Brackway
Chamberlain
Trvdngton
Gowath County
Delaware County
Wallingford
Emmett
Bouth Dakota
Beaver
Minor County
Treasure unearthed in Indian Territory old gold dust found
Fort Scott Kansas March 16 A local observer T B Powell noted a sunken earthen pot half buried near Welbers Falls Chelsea Oklahoma containing about fifty old Spanish and American coins dating 1726 to 161. A larger jar yielded a gallon of pure gold dust. A long buried treasure tale tied to a historic clash between Spaniards and Indians is revived by the find and future digging is planned.
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Fort Scott
Kya
Welbers Falls
Webbers Pally
Chelsea
I. T
T. B. Powell
Ple Yard
Partela
Meir
Great floods in Ontario overwhelm towns and rivers
Dispatches from Toronto on March 14 report the Grand and Thames rivers overflowing western Ontario. Floods submerge towns like London Brantford and Catteau up to five to seven feet. About 1100 people made homeless as Bright's building is swept away.
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Gran
Tues Rivera
Rauilia
Marty Dauimge
Toronto
Rong
Ontario
Sir Hons
London
Brantford
Catt
Dept of
Cantlon
Bright
Lottery prosecutions in Aberdeen and area turmoil
Four tailors in Aberdeen face charges for selling property by lottery amid a pattern of weekly clothing draws. Dakota era news details municipal repairs plans in Huron, land sales in Vermillion and Clay county, a circuit court April term, a mysterious death in Sioux Falls, and a German communal settlement proposed in Yankton county with common property and strict membership rules.
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Aberdeen
Larson Bros
A.W. Merrick
Huron
Dakota Central Division
Northwetern Road
Entlemenia
Seattle
Suggestive Declaration On Cuba Contention At Berlin Party
Berlin telegraph reports a palace gathering where William II, ruler of Germany, allegedly stated that the United States will not control Cuba. The claim comes via Irene, wife of Prince Jeney, a commander in the German squadron, amid discussions on Cuban affairs.
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Willian
Yankees
Cuba
New York
Madrid
de Madrid
Berlin
Pulace
Irene
Jeney
Willian II
Cernany
Cyba
Germany Denied to Aid Spain in War Claims
A distorted report claims Germany will aid Spain in battle against the United States, noting official denials and media suppression. The piece alleges Germany boasts high production of 25,000 bread loaves daily in a city bakery as part of unfriendliness.
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Wa Bertin
Foreign Office
Germany
Spain
United Fitater
Tankon City
Uprising in Havana and Spain Cuba relations in doubt
In Havana and Madrid, confusion over a supposed uprising and Cuba Spain tensions unfolds. Officials deny a Caballox coup claim, while mediation talks address autonomy in Cuba and reciprocal concerns with the United States. The report references a long disputed link to Spanish ministerial actions and imperial naval considerations.
Proctor Advises Interference In Cuba Settlement
Senator Proctor advocates a swift Cuban independence policy and favors informing Congress promptly about insurrection strength and Spanish control. He rejects compromise, stresses no delay, and signals close White House consultation on the Cuban matter and future steps with McKinley.
Spanish Editor Issues Blunt Challenge to Senator Mason
The Spanish editor of El Cardo publishes a challenge directed at Senator Mason, calling him an ignoble Yankee and inviting a duel with 48 firearms as the weapon. The piece mocks American militarism while noting Mason’s response will depend on who accepts, reflecting correspondents’ tone amid cross cultural pride.
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Editoe
Washington
Atiah
Maou
EL Cardo
Wriiter
Legislative needs explored by Navy and rail bureaus in Washington
March 16 report shows Secretary Louis Captain Ceawainshield and Navy chiefs briefing the appropriation committee on Navy needs, including recruitment, ship procurement, and transportation arrangements. The discussion touches on crew sourcing, potential overseas deployment, and the impact of a new warship program. Cuban voyage context cited with Colonel Parker noting suspected Spanish agency involvement in a wreck. Torpedo incidents update the naval situation.
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Honda
Washington
Louis
Ceawainshield
Melville
Navy Department
Appropriations Committee
Wewith
Navy
Seaboard
Wallop
Probtem
Ehlixigd
Amaana
Adwiea Abrouall
Jae
Tragil
Avrangetaestes
Atlantic
Bogtaud
M. Ms Parker
Senator Tractor
Cuba
The
Marker
Board Appoints Auxiliary Cruisers for War Fleet
In New York on March 14 the auxiliary cruisers board of the United Army appointed to acquire merchant ships for wartime use. A member stated the aim is to build a fast convoy fleet and to form three feet of armor-like vessels similar to the Arpanthum line.
Washington Crisis Looms As War Spread Feared
Washington reports in early March say the cabinet will send a naval report to Congress within days, urging indemnity or war with Spain. McKinley’s message expected, with Dingley proposing new taxes to fund government needs amid rising tensions over the Maine explosion and Cuban policy.
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Washington
Board of Injury
Admiltal Sieard
Cow Green
McKinley
Spain
Congress
Maine
Hox
Dingley
House
Ways Wid
Solana
Speaker Road
Cuba
United States
McCook
Ruel
Reod
McKintey
Whitt
Protecting New York Harbor Floating Torpedoes Placed
In New York on March 46 a detachment of engineers under Colonel Al. M. Robert placed floating submarine mines in the channel off Sandy Hook. A diver was lowered to inspect devices while observers on shore watched. The operation, conducted all day, aimed to render the harbor inaccessible to hostile ships though the plan was abandoned due to water depth.
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Mike Te Innocensiinte
New York
Saniy Sook
Corps of Engineers
al. M. Robert
Eli
Japanese Fleet Assembly headline report from Pekin dispatch
Berlin reports from Pekin claim Japanese fleet assembly and a Chinese railway development near Pekin and Tien Tau. Empress Dowager of China described as controlling the move, highlighting strategic rail links influencing regional power.
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Berlin
Tageblall
Pekin
Tle
Xen
Dapan
Diew Tain
Deserters From Cubans Killed After Attempted Surrender
In Cuba near La aumgn insurgent leaders Cyito Alvarez Nuc hex and others faced surrender when commander Troberto Lermudex attacked and killed the deserters leaving their bodies on the field. Washington report notes Senator Proctor briefed Secretary Long on Cuba experiences and the white House reaction. Three steamers Protection Luinook and the Nerth Mooie sailed for Alaska with Ushpauaners later today.
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Mayan
Mitch U
Sanita
Durles
Washington
Proctor
Long
Hauer
Cuba
War Department Reorganizes Southern and Lakes Commands
Washington March 13 The war department issues a poster renaming and regrouping departments, absorbing Texas and Missouri into the Department of the Gulf and shifting districts to the Departments of the East Gulf and Lakes with new headquarters in Atlanta and Chicago. Major General Brooke will head the Department of the Lakes, Brigadier General Graham the Department of the Gulf, and changes reflect lines to improve accessibility. In New York March 16 a train with 12 inch mortars from Providence arrived near midnight for tests at the proving ground, drawing large crowds and patriotic demonstrations along the way through Bridgeport Norwich and New Haven.
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Washington
War Department
Texas
Missouri
Department of the East
Atlantic
North Carolina
Department of Takes
Wiskonain
Michigan
Tac
Kitucky
Carolina
Georgia
Mississippi
Louisiana
Auswil
Atlanta
Brooke
Department of the Lakes
Graham
Department of the II
Department of Fexas
Mando
Central Western Department
Department of Dakota
The
Platte
Columbia
California
Colorado
New York
Providence
Bandy, Hook
Ardnanes
Whiting
Bridgeport
Ion
Norwich
Patesum
New Thien
Fort Morgan
Sandy Mook
United States View Of Japan Naval Moves Amid War News
Herald dispatches from Tokio and St Petersburg discuss Japan considering selling cruisers Kadugi and Chitose to the United States. A Japanese official signals cautious defense buildup while noting American sentiment, and rumors say Japan may ally with England against Russia. Reports also state England offered warships to Japan, which was refused. The steamer Varly arrives at Southampton after passing the Lizard at noon.
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Wess
Mirquis
Japan
Kadugi
Chitose
United States
Darguis
Tapan
Herald
Iogens
Qme
England
Russia
St. Petersburg
Jupat
Ruesia
Huitling
Yarts
Nheroer
Margui
Biggest Wheat Sale Marks Day Two of Market Action
Allen, Grier & Co. petitioned the directors of the Board of Trade to fix May Wheat margins, amid claims of extortionate pricing by brokers. The Leiter combination completed the largest wheat sale to date, transferring 2,000,000 bushels to Connoll Mun & Day, with price undisclosed.
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Sunou
Connyolmun & Day
Developments Seen Likely From Havana Cipher Dispatch
March 12 report from Havana cites a cipher dispatch of considerable importance to the Navy Department. An informant says several significant but not sensational developments will occur soon, with Spain and the United States pursuing parallel lines as divers work beneath Havana harbor.
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Samapoon
Department
New York
Sampon
Kent
Navy Department
Havana
McKinley Postpones Intervention Message Plans
Washington March 1916 report that President McKinley delays a contemplated intervention message to Congress. The inquiry board findings and naval verdict are tied to Cuba and the Maine explosion theories. Cabinet officials discuss wartime preparations and possible deployment at coastal depots, with orders for troop movements under debate.
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Washington
Maine
Ohio
Congress
Naval Board
Mt Wiikie
Iit Porlanit
Basix Farie
Sampson
Buvorth
Axling
Wong
Kasl
Nil
Fromea Milliry
Governor's Este
Kore MuDyweson
Mt Intra Basing Point
Putin
Hanna Pressures and War Fear Drive Global Money Powers
Mark Hanna travels to New York to warn European moneyed interests that the president will refuse concessions for peace. He asserts the Spain issue and empire must not bend, or the world will face a terrible war as powers shift and risks loom.
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Gorn
Washington
Alured
Meliiley
Rottschilds
Any & Great Bankimr
Europe
Maine
Money Kings
Hieiy
Spain
United States
Mekitley
Mark Hanna
New York
Miscona
Fought to Save Their Outfits Amid Shipboard Turmoil
On the steamer Whitelaw of Akagoay Week Age 110 a mob targeted the crew and passengers. Amid chaos near Terylle, attackers plundered cargo, injured many, and fought with knives. Passengers and crew fought to defend property and lives, with several sustaining serious wounds.
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Klundikers
Skingway Hhage
Stonmie
Tacoma
Wark
Whitelaw
Akagoay
Koxdikerr
Ekayoay
Mga
Terylle
Protect The Harbors And Torpedo Preparations
Maritime dispatch from New York dated March 16 reports torpedo work shipments to harbor defenses. Lighters carry drums and cables bound for Tor Harbor Me under Lt Mekineey in charge. Orders direct deployment of torpedo gear to multiple points with engineers and work crews kept busy.
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Dante Belug
New York
Caroline
Thi
Variane Applien
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