Demoralizing to Sailors in New York Ports
A 19th century reflection notes seamen from Liverpool to Hong Kong cursing New York as a tough, dangerous port where sailors are beaten, shanghaied, and sold for gold. It cites protection by unions and hospitals, details illnesses among foreign crews at city dispensaries, and describes shore leave controls, fraudulent doctors, and the tendency to keep sailors aboard to avoid payoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Port Foreign
Liverpool
Hong-Kong
York
Jack
Manhattan
Umion
Legal Aid Society
Marine Hospital
Little Seamen’s Mission
Portland
Ore
Port
United States Marine Hospital
Stapleton
Long Island College Hospital
Best of All Nations Exports Show 1901 Commerce Lead
The year 1901 saw our exports of domestic merchandise exceed other nations. Exports by June 30, 1901 totaled 1,460,462,806 dollars, with the United Kingdom at 1,989,098,9 percent, Germany at 1,093,324,000, and France at 9013,880,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Distribution of magazines to District hospitals in 1900 01
In 1900 01 the master general distributed 23362 magazines illustrated papers and other items to inmates of hospitals asylums and charitable institutions in the District of Columbia. During winter 1900 01 410 blueford kings and 28 white fox akins were taken on St George Island and 153 blue and one white on Paul Island. National banks total capitalization stands at 463000000 with a surplus and undivided earnings fund of 420000000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columb
St. George Island
Paul Island
Genius And Complexion In Historical Note
A Cassell's Magazine summary notes 49 percent dark complexions among great men and women, 22 percent blondes, and 29 percent brown-haired. It argues mothers are not sole originators of genius. fathers' intellect matters, with precocity common in artistic minds. It adds that many geniuses come from educated classes and travel abroad, with regional clusters in England Ireland Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassell
England
Devon
East Anglia
Ireland
Waterford
Derby
Antrim
Scotland
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Lanark
Ayr
Dumfries
When the Autos Pass in a Cleveland Plain Dealer Item
A grandfather and child discuss crossing a highway as signals warn of approaching autos racing by in a scene filled with yellow flags red halls and looming danger. They recall a fatal accident in a front yard and ponder safe crossing options near a covered fridge at the next block corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Yellow fever transmission and mosquito control measures
The article explains yellow fever is not spread by contaminated items but by mosquitoes capable of transmitting the parasite. It notes that infection requires such a vector in the home and that control hinges on destroying mosquitoes and protecting people from bites. It also mentions 1,006 active light stations with more planned and a request to Congress to authorize further lighthouse construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Lighthouse Board
Nea States Merchant Motive Report Mentioned
The navigation commissioner’s report notes on June 20, 1091 the Nea States merchant motive with various items including chipped goods totaling 6,594,818 grou tons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe Commissioner In Navigation
Nea
Chicago and Alton Railroad schedule fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of stations and times with chief items including ticket agent and telephone reference. It mentions local telegraph and evening services with partial lines from Mile 47 and Lyons. The readable portion is insufficient for a full event report or clear outcomes.
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William D
Rankin
D W. Bh
Teva
Walter Kh, Waluell Oaabier
Lexington Savings Bank
Lexington
Missouri
Groera
Solleie
WP Bionouson Worankin
John Bayland
YOUNG
Walter Waddel
Tevis
Rankin Parole
Barton
Dole
Jiekece Bradley
M Chapman
Bofman Rufus Young
Alice W Wingate
Henry C Wallace
Bayland
Henrik Bettie W Smith
CB Chapman
BA Wallace
Waltee & Wadell
WG McOwnsland
Chembers
G A Brichn
Henry Hankel
LO Chapman
Steele Ranges
Tel
F. Bring
Lexington, Mo
W. P. Aull
Lexington, Fo
Msqatsland
Trapers Bank
Orw Ganetts
J. Andrew
Caanus
Gro. M. Catron
Vicw
Cantal
Morrison-Wentworth Bank
Wit Gom
Bickers
Andrew Charen Lyons
Morrie
Marke
V A. Mteverenn
Aut Young
St. Louis
Mississippi Valley Trust Company
N.W. Cor. Fourth
Pine
Insurance
Sny Town
Iysire Axyramme
Ron
LW. Wiasor
H.W. Wiasor
Winkler
Aevath
Rte
Wimally
Siadel
Winkler Furniture Co
Little Boy
Givermmant
Veanels
America
Frisco Het
Kansas City
Anne
Kasey
Wiscouri Pacific
Lexington Sr
Wret Hound Trails
Atllville
Sini
Ori Rim
Asi
Lexington Rill
Wee Eilington
Wallington
Willy
Montain
Ain
Lowes Lexingtort
Sci
Aullville
Jefferson City, Boonville and Lexington
Northrup
Diwan
Marshal
Nipton
VIA
San Antonio
Wago, S.A
A. P
SOU, Pag
Austin
ELGIN
California
Mexico
Chicago
KATY
Alyons Railroad
Santa FE
North Taxhowtons No
Leaington
Bisck
Chicago and Alton Railroad
Bast Bours
Cecces
Cali i
Lyons Ticket Agent
Ghichester
Sandins
orseroRsa Are
EIS US Keine Peoria
Denver
Illinois
Wittyori
Parouger
Muamtonvikie Ita
Gro
T-Mariton
T. A
Chima
Hariog
Stephen N. Wilson
DM Lowen
Ollie
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