Washington Letter on Government Cruises and Navy Yachts
A Washington Letter discusses the perks of federal officials, notably the secretary of the navy, aboard the Dolphin and other government ships. It covers cruising practices, cost-sharing, mess arrangements, entertainment duties, and crew accommodations, with anecdotes about Secretary Herbert and General Grant, plus ship specifications and personnel counts. The piece notes unofficial guest limits, the role of commanding officers, and the naval tradition of civilian leadership aboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bor Herbort
Newport
Herbert
Europe
Carlisle
Treasury Department
Ktock
Dolphin
Trhe
Navy
Navy Department
WY. T. Bhermian
New York
Bt. Lamia
Governors Island
O. A. Howard
Louia A. Grant
Bishta
Atateroom
Howard
Grant
Department
Becalea
Sion
Hia
John Roach
Gov- Hhuvit
Oy CIA
Wis
Delphin
History of a Week In a News Summary Chronology
A compact weekly chronicle notes that Armenian funds totaling 15000 dollars were sent to Constantinople, a verdict of 87500 awarded for breach of promise in New York, a Chicago firm bought Santa Barbara County almond crop, and other varied items. It records arrests in San Francisco, grain trade shifts, a Paris defense figure's death, and weather related postponements. It also cites giant totals in U.S. commerce, bubonic outbreaks near Bombay, ship mutinies in the Malay archipelago, a large theft fire in Wilmington, and notable obituaries. Additionally, it mentions a match race in Milwaukee, terrapin market activity, and a New York schoolgirl tragedy. The notes close with several military, legal, and social items across major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuraday
Uot
Chicago
Internatonal Committee
Constantinople
Misa Margaet A. Kolsch
Georgy A. Jowell
New York
Santi Barbara County
Walton At. Castle
London
Duluth Board of Trade
Superior
Wismilla
Minnesota
Trochu
Paris
Cleveland
United States
Jung
Bombay
Agen
Hung Chang
Lote Fuller
China
H.C. Bald
Walter Sanger
National Park
Milwaukee
Abbie Porwr McCully
Scoulgirl
Mixed 19th century items scattered across events
Fragmentary report mentions Radcliffe, Archduke Heinrich bicycle parade injury, a Great Barrington fire destroying Kennedy hotel area, a steamship Trove voyage, Imperial Russian figures, Chicago rail interests, MacMonnies statue rejection, a Milwaukee marriage engaged to Bryan election, sports injuries and a medical ad for Dr Thomas Beluetric Oil Hood's Pills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radcliffe
Hartford Annex
Archduke Heinrich
Vienna
Great Barrington
Maia
Kennedy Hotel
Oss
Trove
New York
Europe
Prince Michael Hilkof
Russian Empire
Chicago
Burton Art Comilasion
MacMonnies
Milwaukee
Miata Atca
McKinley
Bryan
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets praised by patients
Testimonials from Sarah Rodkeels of Lyonville Iowa James Menmesies of Ene Claire Wisconsin and Miss Helen Shales of Nashville narrate relief from chronic dyspepsia after using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets They report regained appetite weight gain and restored sleep plus belief in the tablets digestive formula containing pepsin diastase and fruit acids without secrecy or patent protection All druggists sell them at 59 cents per package
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AW. Sharper
Prospectory
Dianapolis
Stuart
Sarah Rodkeels
Lyonville
Iowa
James Menmesies
Ene Claire
Wis
Marlandson
Helen Shales
Nashville
Ur Jeninson
Sivan Co
Marshall, Migh
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Hemorrhoid Relief
An ad style piece claims hemorrhoids are curable with Pyramid Pile Cure. It argues against doctors who discourage treatment, says the remedy relieves congestion and swelling, stops pain, and has cured patients who tried surgical or hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luis Isles
Ture
Public and Probate Notices from Marshall 1896
Chronicles a batch of public and mortgage sales notices, probate orders, and claims deadlines in Calhoun County Michigan. Includes tax sale notices, administrator sales for Harriet Fisher and Jonathan M. Weed estates, mortgage foreclosures, drain bids, and creditors deadlines with dates in 1896 Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Calhoun
Harriet Fisher
George Ingersoll
Anel
Asid
Lee
Eal County
Tange Ave
Charles Mather
Harriet Fieher
Uclatms
State of
Mavr
A.D. Leno
Elizabeth B. Warner
Asid County
Marshall
Eaid
Ueorge Ingersoll
Jude
Charles D. Holmes
Eva EK
Houston
Barden
Sali Petitoner
Marshall Stateman
Said
Jonathan M. Weed
Aulit
George Ingensoll
Couny
Barnett
Ope Orlock
Ducensed
Ag Premnes
Etomets
Couuty
State of Michigan
Aeclion
Aix i
Roderick McLeod
Barlag GF
Cable
Natlee
Calhawa
Sepremier
A. D
William H. Taylor
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Washington
Governe Yacht—Life
Waele Sam
Holyhead
England
Bishop Island
Pembrokeshire
Garrett & Barr
Charles Baird & Co
Washington, Jones & Co
Wilmington
Del
Manilla
Mindanag
Malay Archipelago
Philippine Islands
Herman Cramer
San Francisco
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Edward C. Denno
Board of Education
Navarro
Anderson
Maury
Josephine Thomas
Mount Airy
N. J
United States Civil Service Commission
Elfies
Wheelwright
John Millais
British Royal Academy
Harry St. John
John P. St. John
Kansas
Oklahoma City
O. T
la Grippe
Young St. John
Joe Blackburn
Versailles
Tammany Hall
Cicero
Provigo
West Madison Street
Robert Peacock
Chigago
Boston
Hey
Crosby A. Wheeler
Ab Allan‘te
Franklin H. Whitney
Rockford
Als
C. Witherell
Newark
Catherine ‘T'An
Memphis
Philip Zimmer
Della View
Vietz
St. Louis
Misa Vietz
Helen Kellar
Harvard
Bork
Lear
Sonal
Lou More
RIGHT
Thomas’ Beluetric Ol
Hood
Ponts
Columbus Buggy CO
Detroit
Michs
H. EB. Edward 4
Jefferson Ave
Mich
Maryshail
Anid City
Rebecca H. Miller
Robert Miller
Emmett
Calboup
Mortragen
Sald
Calhouo
Michigan Central Railroad Co
Rebecca
H. Millar
Robert
Miller
Lincoln Coleman
Mortar & Minerr
Merhgagee
Benjamin Brown
Nec
Sec
Norrow
Clek
Conrada
Benefita
Landa
Boles and
Brown Drain
Sacnaapsiabes
Purcela
Hwe
Lye
Martin Ty, Beals
Mary J. Beal
Michigin
John Houston
Jie
A.D
Susan KE
Illinois
Jaly
Anid
Court House
Maraball
Calhown
Mtehfean
Turner
Busan
A. Porter
Nancy Holmes
Reeding
Ming
Eva E. Houston
Stig
City of
Marshall Stetesmas
Siidoiny
Sichigan
Colbou
M. Hewitt
Nettre McCracken
Clara M
Nettie McCracken
Willliam Hh, Ponren
Plalattl
Martin & Fateh al
Dere & Hy de Faders
San Sq
Nolans
Ty Rice Cr
K &Eatrip
Green
George &. Smith
Pease
Slomans
Ata Sasioman
C. Ta
Sis & Dealers
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