Mayflower Yacht Refit Makes Nation’s Chief Home Afloat
The Mayflower, official yacht of the United States and Roosevelt’s ocean home, has been refitted at the Brooklyn navy yard costing $50,000. Commanded by Lieutenant Commander Albert Gleaves, she gains lavish state rooms for the president, Mrs Roosevelt, and grandchildren, with silk paneling, white and gold decor, and a luxurious dining saloon. The vessel, 321 feet overall, replaces the Dolphin and features upgraded kitchens, sanitary systems, and heavy caliber guns swapped for lighter armament.
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Brooklyn Navy Yard
Albert Gleaves
United States
Roosevelt
New York Herald
Navy Yard
Hohenzollern
Klonis
Sui
Alice Roosevelt
Ogden Goelet
G. & J. Thompson
Clyde
Hall Caine on the King An Undated Tribute to Edward VII
Hall Caine offers a striking tribute to Edward VII in which he reflects on England through recent tribulation and the coronation as a delayed apex of the king’s career. He notes a moral crown formed by the people’s sympathy and foresees a future crowned in their hearts.
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Edward VII
Hall Caine
England
London
New York World
Marah
Rachel
Moses
Hat Saved From Mont Pelee Eruption Journey
B C Lewis of a Kansas City glass and paint firm recalls owning a Panama hat made by South American Indians. The hat survived the Mont Pelee eruption aboard the British steamer Roddam, found deep in the hold and not scorched. It weighs one ounce and is highly fragile.
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Mont Veloce
South America
Mont Pelee
B.C. Lewis
Glass and Paint
Kansas City Star
Midland Hotel
South Amelia
Roddam
A Lesson From the Boer War In German War Planning
Berlin papers say the Transvaal war greatly aided German strategy by showing how to move large troop bodies. The naval mobilization chairman studied British shipping and landing methods at Plymouth Durban Port Elizabeth and Cape Town and sent reports home. These have been applied to German practice including the China expedition.
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Berlin
Transvaal
Naval Mobilization Commission
Plymouth
Durban
Port Elizabeth
Cape Town
China
Opal Flexible Bracelet Showcases New Jewelry Style
The New York Journal highlights a latest jewelry conceit using gold wire to form intricate shapes. A dainty example features opals cut on both sides set in narrow gold rims, joined by twists of gold wire with a clasp of a large opal ringed by diamonds.
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The
New York Journal
Lipton Promoted to New Baronet Despite No Pay Rise
The Washington Star notes that Thomas Lipton earns a promotion to baronet without a larger salary. He already has ample wealth, and envy claims others labored harder, though his ten quantities and yacht progress remain modest. The public shows general satisfaction, calling the action deserved and fitting for a jocund man.
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Lipton
Thomas
Washington Star
Training of Horses for Circus Rings Requires Kindness and Patience
A Cleveland Plain Dealer piece explains two essential trainer qualifications kindness and perseverance. It details selecting a suitable candidate with calm temperament and strong conformation, gentle handling, and progressive lessons from ring introductions to kneeling, lying down, and pedestal standing. Harsh methods are warned against as they spoil performance and safety.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Beach City July 4 events and ball game headline
Beach City plans a July 4 program with a 2 PM baseball game against the Millport club, a festival and balloons in the evening, plus a parade by the Beach City band in new suits. Also notes local lectures, entertainment, and community visits across nearby towns.
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Beach City
Millport
Shanesville
Mt. Eaton
West Lebanon
J. L. Cope
Harrison County
Miss Glass
Pittsburg
Pears
Bankstreet
Faulhaber
Marc
Great Magician
Culp
the Orator
Brown
Stanley Krebs
Colt Novelty Company
Maro
West Brookfield
Tessie Watts
Goldie Ralston
Canal Fulton
Peter Snyder
Ft. Wayne
Ind
George Pattinson
M. E
G. B. Fulton
North Baltimore
Fulton
Clara Brand
Canton
Nellie Dague
Akron
Berard
Helen Wallace
Cleveland
Margaret Easly
George Becker
Elizabeth Becker
Marshallville
Eva
Nellie Breece
Grace Owen
Clement F. Housman
Laura Head
George Head
Delia Bingham
New Philadelphia
Its Effect on a Busy Life
ABaltimore Herald quip contrasts relief from chronic rheumatism with the sting of medical bills. The speaker notes a switch from danger to burden, saying the doctor cured rheumatism but left them paralyzed by the cost, highlighting financial strain in medical care.
But She's Different. A Humorous Quote from Catholic Standard and Times
The piece recalls Henpeck describing his wife as the most even tempered woman he met. He later concedes she is not truly calm, adding she is “very even tempered—always mad about something.”
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Henpeck
Is He a Humorist Asked by a Sweet Young Thing
A witty exchange from the New York Times features a sweet young woman asking if a man is truly a humorist. He affirms with humor, noting his proposal to marry.
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New York Times
Whence Weighty Words in Philadelphia Record
A brief aphorism notes the value of measured speech. It states that weight comes from careful words and credits the Philadelphia Record with the observation.
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Philadelphia
Reduced Revenues Hit Ohio District Tax Receipts
The northern district of Ohio faces a 700000 loss after the new revenue repeal took effect. Beer tax cuts drop from 1.60 to 1.00 per barrel, costing 500000 annually. Deeds stock certificates brokers licenses and tobacco taxes are cut, with dealers seeking rebates on prior payments.
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Ohio
Mystery over Railroad Right of Way Contract
Philadelphia July 2 There is an air of mystery about the right of way contract between the Pennsylvania Railroad and the Postal Telegraph Cable Company. Reported to begin July 1, it would affect trunk line privileges west of Pittsburgh and Erie held by Western Union. Officials would not confirm. no physical connection has been made and rumors of eventual litigation persist as Postal Company lawyers prepare for court battles.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Pittsburg
Erie
Pennsylvania Railroad
Cassatt
Postal Company
Western Union
New York
The Massillon Market Headache Relief Ad
The ad notes headaches produce the most misery among diseases and promotes Clinic Headache Wafers as immediate relief. It claims the wafers are safe, easily taken, do not depress, and are available for 10 cents at all druggists.
China Refuses to Pay July Indemnity Installment
Pekin reports the Shanghai taotai will accept indemnity payment only at the April 1 1901 exchange rate. United States ministers back China’s view. Britain suggests silver payment until 1910. Other powers see the plan as complicating the issue and confirming China’s stance.
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Pekin
Taotai
Shanghai
Bankers’ Commission
China
United States
Conger
Prince Ching
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Sheriff Sale of Perry Township Property in Stark County
Adams Volkmer orders sale by Stark County Court to satisfy a writ of execution. The property lies in Perry township, Stark County, part of the northwest quarter of Section 16, Township 9, Range 9. It covers about acres and is appraised at $600. Sale at public auction at the courthouse doors in Canton on Saturday at 6:00 AM, cash. Frank McKinney, Sheriff. OG YouKwok, Attorney.
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Joseph Krause
Court of Common Pleas
Stark County
Ohio
Court House
City of
Canton
Lowit
Perry Township
Btute
Highteen
Wetmore, Fay
Amos Buniy
Sail Township
Ehains
Éacres
Thermis
Frank McKinney
You Kwok
Atorney
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United Mine Workers of America
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Saginaw
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Alliance
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Harry Dale
Bridgeport
William Jenkins
Pueblo
Col
Samuel Jenkins
Samuel Persty
Lodge of Foresters
John P. Jones
Z. T. Baltzly
Wisconsin
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Chicago & North Western Ra
Chicago
A. F. Clevelaod
Superior Street
Nio
Massillon
Rocky Mountain Tea
Dr. Clouse
Conrad the 15Th
John Weiler
Joan J. Weifler
Mas
Missillon
Barenaes
Cornsianee
Enaenereere
Bet
Sheriff’s Sale
Adam DT. Volkmer
State of
Onto
JTE
Carr & Taylor
First National Bank
Cor. Main and
Erie Streets
J. R. Smith
Farmers Phone
W. Main St
Harnesa
J. B. Schrader
N. Erie St
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