The Sea Kings and the Old World Ferrying War
Excerpted verse by Henry Newbolt recalls naval endurance from Cape St Vincent to Trafalgar and Torres Vedras, praising sea‑faring forebears. It exhorts future generations to remember the fame of distant shores and the courage of those who sailed to defend liberty.
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Cape St. Vincent
Trafalgar
Torres Vedras
Golden Vigo Bar
Vigo Bar
Henry Newbolt
The
London Spectator
Short Deliberations on Politics and Figures of the Nation
The piece mocks political leaders and pundits, noting a sharp attack on Secretary Long as underpowered and suggesting telegraphy lacks backbone. References Dewey and Mrs. Dewey’s risk, Yale terms, and Kentucky’s gun culture frame a commentary on current Governor debates.
Bread clock of Milan draws world attention
A Milan clock carved entirely from bread, crafted by an Indian artisan who spent three years on the project, stands out as a curious piece. Separately a German expedition under consul-general Stemrich surveys a potential Anatolian railway extension to Baghdad, costing about 100 million dollars and taking six to eight years. Russian engineers may later survey a line across Persia to the Persian Gulf.
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Milan
India
Constantinople
Herr Stemrich
Bagdad
Euphrates
Persia
Persian Gulf
Dream of Humor on Night Mail to Carlisle
A man on the night mail to Carlisle tells a guard he will sleep deeply and asks to be rolled off at Carlisle. The train passes Glasgow by mistake and he wakes cursing. The guard replies with amusement that he cannot haul a candle to the other passenger rolled out at Carlisle that day.
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Carlisle
Glasgow
Moose head stairs mishap shocks local crowd
On Monday night a man tried to haul a large moose head up a narrow staircase to no avail. The awkward effort drew laughs as the beauty head, shot in the Maine woods this fall, was owned by Henry Boot of this city.
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Maine
Henry Boot
Hobart Dies in Paterson New Jersey at 57
Vice President Garrett Augustus Hobart died at 8 30 this morning in Paterson New Jersey surrounded by family and physicians. He leaves a widow and son, 14, as flags at half mast mark the nation’s sorrow. Hobart, born June 3 1844 in Monmouth County, rose from Paterson lawyer to New Jersey legislator and Senate president before becoming Vice President in 1897.
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Paterson
N. J
Hobart
Garret A., Jr
Garrett Augustus Hobart
United States
Monmouth County
New Jersey
Rutgers College
Board of Chosen Freeholders
State Senate
Senate
State Committee
Washington
Lafayette Square
No Successor Named For Vice Presidency In McKinley Term
Washington dispatch notes that Vice President Hobart’s death leaves the office vacant for the remainder of President McKinley’s term as no constitutional successor exists. A president pro tempore of the Senate will be elected to hold the seat until March 1901, with Senator Frye of Maine expected to succeed him.
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Washington
Hobart
McKinley
Senate
Frye
Maine
Teenager Confesses to Murder of Father in Dexter
Elijah Moore, 19, confessed to fatally shooting his father, Rev. Jesse Moore, in Dexter Missouri on November 21. He said the plan formed two weeks earlier because the father was cruel and denied the children any pleasure. He woke at 3 AM, fired at moonrise, then hung the gun on the porch rack and returned to bed.
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Dexter
Elijah Moore
Jesse Moore
Mexicans Rout Yaquis After Two-Day March Attack
In Laguna De Coyote area on November 11 Mexican troops under Gen. Torres clashed with Yaquis again after a two day march, routing the Indians who left 15 dead and many prisoners. Mexican losses were four killed and three wounded, including Lieut. Col. Francisco Guillen who fell leading a charge.
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Guayamas
Mex
Laguna de Coyote
Torres
Francisco Guillen
Taunton Man Fatally Shot Asleep In Home
Taunton November 21 Joseph F McMahon was shot and fatally wounded in his sleep by John Gallagher who entered the room on a ladder and fired five shots. Gallagher fled after a struggle, leaving a smoking pistol in the room as several awakened women looked on.
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Taunton
Joseph F. McMahon
John Gallagher
Street Car Strike Sparks Riot in Belleville Illinois
In Belleville Illinois on November 21 a street car strike led to a riot as armed guards were assaulted two guards were badly beaten after one fired into the crowd wounding a man in the arm both guards were arrested for their actions and the incident drew the town into public unrest.
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Belleville
Ill
Direct News From Africa Reports on Ladysmith Conflict
London dispatches dated November 16 and 11 from Ladysmith conflict with earlier British victory reports. The direct news gives unclear confirmation and raises questions about the outcome of battles and British progress.
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London
Ladysmith
Quiet in Ladysmith Amid Reports of British Victory
Despatches dispatched after alleged battles claim no engagement occurred and the garrison remained quiet after a false alarm. Reports indicate Ladysmith has ample ammunition and the garrison chafes under enforced silence despite claims of victory.
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Ladysmith
Poore Honored At Harmony Dinner In Manchester Hall
George W. Poore, Republican City Committee chairman, hosted a complimentary dinner in the Runels building Manchester City hall attended by 159 men and three mayoral candidates with Congressman William S Knox as guest. Speakers praised Poore for party leadership and campaign drive while Knox lauded the administration and national progress.
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George W. Poore
Republican City Committee
Manchester City Hall
Runels
Workingmen’s Club
William Ss. Knox
Boston Catering Company
Alexander Ray
Hejgall
Poore
Republica
Alfred MirChadwick
Hecatine
Joe
Ican
Uml
Frederic de Bate
Congressm
Knox Wilh
Congress
Fatal Initiation Leaves Illinois Man Dead
Laf ayette Deason of Desoto dies from injuries after an initiation into the Select Knights of the Royal Arch. A paddle like device with a blank 32 caliber cartridge caused a wound to his right hip. GUS Giesek led the ceremony. coroner's jury testimony notes the accident as the first during an initiation.
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Illinois
Secret Society
Carbondale
Lafayette Deason
Desoto
Knights of the Royal Arch
Gus Giesek
Mr. Giesek
Mr. Deason
Hilton Will Creates Temporary Administrators in Will Contest
New York November 20 Surrogate appoints former Judge Horace J Russell as temporary administrator of the Hilton estate pending will contest by Henry Graham Hilton who received 25000. Surrogate names William M Osborne consul general at London and John K Gowdy consul general at Paris to take testimony for Henry G Milton in the will dispute.
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New York
Horace J. Russell
Hilton
Edward H. Harr
Henry Graham Hilton
Varnurm
Wim. M. Osborne
United States
Ndton
England
Isl
Cornelius E. Hughes
John M. Hughes
John K. Gowdy
Paris
Arthur Dubousquet
Leon Leiteitier
Jenry G. Mi'ton
Plague Patients On Board Ship Recovering In New York
New York November 20 The J W Taylor steamer patients removed after bubonic plague exposure are improving. Dr L Homme dieu reports the patients doing as well as expected and believes danger of infection is past. Cultures by Dr Fitzpatrick show negative results with no germ of bubonic plague found. Lab has ample plague serum but it was unnecessary.
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New York
J. W. Taylor
L’hommedieu
Fitzpatrick
Three More Jurors Chosen in Molineux Murder Trial
New York on November 20 reports three additional jurors selected for the Molineux murder trial, bringing the total approved to seven. The newest appointees are Lyman S Foster, Malcolm G. Foster, and Morris A. Brande. Prosecution is represented by Mr. Osborne and defense by Bartow S Weeks, with court adjourned for further jury selection this week.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
Kate J. Adams
Lyman S Foster
Malcolm G. Foster
Morris A. Brande
Mr. Osborne
Bartow S. Weeks
Knox Discharged Then Re-Arrested After Struggle
New York November 20. Robert J. Knox, named as part of the Whiteman swindler group, was discharged after a preliminary hearing due to insufficient evidence. No requisition papers arrived from Pittsburgh counsel, so he was freed and immediately arrested again, resisting fiercely before being subdued and taken to police headquarters. Detectives offered no charge at the second arrest.
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New York
Robert J. Knox
Pittsburg
Knox
Mazet Hearing to Resume Monday Next Week
New York November 20 The Mazet committee will resume its hearing on Monday of next week. Except for Thanksgiving day there will be no further adjournment until the committee completes its work. The statement was made at the office of Frank Moss, counsel to the assembly committee.
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New York
Mazet
Frank Moss
Assembly Committee
Contempt Hearing in Woodbury Eddy Libel Suit Delayed
In Boston the contempt proceedings in the libel suit of Mrs. Josephine C. Woodbury versus Mrs. Mary Baker G. Eddy and the plaintiff's cross contempt petition against Eddy were reassigned by Judge Bradley from today to next Monday in the equity division of the superior court.
Unflattering coats drawn from sackskin materials
A description notes that some long full-back coats are so unattractive they could not be worn even in private, crafted from harsh material likened to dressing sacks. The plain, utilitarian tone highlights poor fabric quality and unappealing appearance.
Hood's Sarsaparilla praised as blood purifier
Mrs. H L Mowry of Towanda Pa endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills as healing tonics. She describes drops of the remedy as jewels for the blood and claims the medicine quickly blends with the blood to purify and restore health after weariness and run down condition.
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Hood
H. L. Mowry
Towanda
City seeks access to Tremont and Suffolk company books
A tax case hearing describes a motion to compel the Tremont and Suffolk mills to produce their ledgers and day books for review. The city attorney seeks examination of annual land and machinery valuations and additions amid a dispute over admissibility of evidence.
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Superior Court
Tremont and
Suffolk Mills
Dunbar
Lawrence
Qua
Mr. Dunbar
Mr. Qua
Stevens
Superior Civil Court
Two probate court sessions hear contested will case
This morning two probate judges sat in different rooms for routine matters and contested hearings. The Will of Emily F. Getchell was debated with her brother William Getchell opposing. Mrs Lorinda M. Getchell testified. Peter Fay’s administrator request was adjourned to December 6 in Cambridge. Various wills and administrations were presented or granted in Lowell Somerville and nearby towns.
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Probate
Melvitire
Lawton
Commissioners of Probate Court
Emily F. Getchell
William Getchell
Lorinda M. Getchell
Kerwin
Kileski
Peter A. Fay
de Bonis Non
Christopher Mooney
Cambridge
McIntire
Jacob Murphy
Billerica
Ann W. Wittredge
Lowell
Hannah W. Pousland
Wayland
David W. Blanchard
Arlington
Towle
Somerville
Hugh Heenan
Hilltown
Ireland
Cyrus L. Rexford
Rexville E. Hall
Catherine O'Neill
Framingham
Michael Grady
George H. Rugg
Joseph Gale
Thomas McCaffrey
Dennis Mahoney
Holliston
Ada M. Green
Everett
Sarah R. Fellows
Chelmsford
George W. Knowlton
John T. Bolton
Ayer Adds 11 Lots in Roxbury Holdings
Frederick Ayer expands holdings by purchasing 11 lots on Huntington Avenue Vancouver Street and the parkway Roxbury from Edward A. Bangs. The title transfer was recently completed.
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Frederick Ayer
The
Herald
Huntington Avenue
Vancouver Street
Cheney v Upham case resumes in superior court
In the ongoing superior court session, Judge Stevens oversees the Cheney versus Upham et al. trial with the defense presenting their case in the forenoon today after yesterday’s opening.
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Superior Court
Stevens
Cheney
Putnam Answers Queries On Redistricting Liquor and Police Board
Republican mayoralty candidate George E. Putnam gives a public response addressing redistricting, party affiliation of Democrats seeking to join the Republican caucus, liquor licensing, the purchasing agent, and the police board. He says he had no hand in Lowell ward changes, supports voters deciding liquor policy, and will publish a circular summarizing his position on the police board. He invites further discussions with the questioner.
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George Poore
Owo
Williams S. Knox
Lawrence
George W. Poore
Lowell
Foote
Cleveland Democrats
Poore
United States
Aguinaldo
Washington
Democratic Party
Knox
McKinley
George E. Putnam
Courier
Roper
Hayes
Wilson
Bankers Tournament Promises Contested Bowling Games
The fall bankers bowling tournament is underway with five teams and captains Freddia, Charlie Clogston, Al Smith, Geo Perley, and Fletcher guiding strong lines. Notable players include Max Fels, Ed Lamson, Nate Lamson, Currier, and N G Lamson. Schedule spans November 21 to December 15 across Les Miserables alleys, with two games already completed on Nov 15 and 16.
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The
Bankers
Freddla
Charlie Clogston
al. Smith
Geo. Perley
Fletcher
Max Fels
Nate Lamson
Currier
N. G. Lamson
No Bones Broken In Elevator Incident At Appleton Mill
Joseph Ouimette of 7, rear 360 Middlesex street, injured while running an elevator at the Appleton mill this morning. He was caught between the moving elevator and the shaft side but the car stopped in time. He is badly bruised on the lower body and legs crushed with no bones broken, taken to the corporation hospital. A tax case proceeded at noon yesterday before Commissioner Lord.
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Joseph Ouimette
Middlesex Street
Appleton Mill
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Gencord
Admiral Dewey
Yale
Connecticut
Blue Grass
Traders National Bank
Middlesex St
P. C. Ave
Ladies’ Dept
Mdx. St
City Hall
Africa
Poore’s
Mge W. Poore
Molineux
Mazet Again
Corporation Counsel
Putnam
Bankers’ Tournament
Menthol
A.W. Dows & Co
Central Street
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