Don Carlos and the Rohans on English Court Gossip
Critics debated Don Carlos marriage as unroyal, but Rohans once ruled Brittany and noblesse remains strong. The duchess of Madrid strengthens Don Carlos with Spanish influence, learning the language and speaking it fluently. White Lodge at Richmond Park hosts private Mary of Teck possessions sale and duchess of York takes jewels. Teck and Victoria circle, queen’s pensioners list grows. Dowager empress of China is a rapid talker whose conversations must be heard.
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Don Carlos
Brittany
Duchess of Madrid
White Lodge
Richmond Park
Mary of Teck
Duchess of York
Duke of Mecklenburg Strelita
Duke of Teck
Victoria
Watmore
Dowager Empress
China
Distinguished Norwegian General Thaulow Visits U S War Front
Major General Fr Thaulow of Norway, surgeon general to its army and navy, visits Tampa as a distinguished foreign observer. He heads the Norwegian Red Cross and will study American military hospital work while accompanying U S forces on expeditions. Grenoble runs a municipal restaurant feeding patrons for three to twelve cents daily.
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Fr. Thaulow
United States
Tampa
Army
Navy
Norway
Gen. Thaulow
Norwegian Red Cross
Crimea
Sebastopol
Grenoble
France
Paris
Naming Ships Under Navy Naming Rules
The United States Navy names its vessels by law with a four class scheme. First class ships bear state names, second class vessels bear river names, third class ships use principal cities and towns, and fourth class ships follow the president’s direction.
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United States Navy
Life and wars of Gen Calixto Garcia in Cuban struggle
A vivid portrait of Gen Calixto Garcia one of Cuba’s three pivotal leaders alongside Gomez and Maceo. The article traces his 1868 revolt, multiple imprisonments and exiles, daring escapes from Madrid, and return to fight in the Cuban struggle for liberty with unwavering patriotism and military resolve.
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Calixto Garcia
Shafter
Sampson
Cuba
Maximo Gomez
Antonio Maceo
Garcia
Gomez
Maceo
Gen
Garcias
Gomes
First Chinaman Enlists for U S Service in War
A Santa Ana California merchant Ong Q Tow becomes the first Chinaman to offer services to the United States for thirteen dollars a month. Tow, son of wealthy parents, is well educated and studied in San Francisco for several years.
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Santa Ana
Cal
Golden State
Spain
Sam
Ong Q. Tow
Ong
San Francisco
Cuban Rebel Garcia Rising Hero of 1868 Warpath
The article chronicles Garcia as an early conspirator in the 1868 Cuban revolt against Spain. From Holguin his 150 patriots marched, capturing Jiguani and other towns, rising to brigadier general under Gomez, and later seeking Holguin again before becoming a merchant in Chinatown. He remains active as events unfold surrounding the Maine explosion and John Ong’s wartime reactions.
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Spain
Campos
Paris
New York
Garcia
Blanco
Madrid
Gomez
America
Junta
Mance
Cuba
Donato Marmol
Holguin
Santa Rita
Batre
Jiguani
Jigmani
Garciane
Maine
4Th Street
Chinatown
Ong
John
Quote on enlistment and occupation army record
A reader cites the tension of service with a dialogue about refusing to join the army. Perry Patellc expresses fear of becoming part of an army of occupation while claiming membership in an army of no occupation, highlighting antiwar sentiment and personal stance.
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Wallace
Perry Patellc
Army of Occupation
Army of No Occupation
No Pigeon Pie in Russia Sparks Dietary Etiquette Tale
A historic note explains that Russians abstain from pigeon meat due to religious reverence for the dove. The piece links pious customs to dietary choices, highlighting national etiquette and biblical associations with the sacred bird.
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Russia
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Ayer
Ubinger
Snell
Muville
Eit Sckagen
Columbia
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Hartford, Conn
Thaulow
Gen. Gomez
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