Detroit Doctor Declares Self Bishop Cosmopolitan Reformer
Dr A J B Jenner a Detroit physician and ordained Anglican minister proclaims himself Bishop Cosmopolitan of a new Anglican Free church movement. He criticizes church funding pew rents and salaries, plans Detroit as base for a roving ecclesiastical mission and aims to reform church finance while aligning with Church of England doctrine. The first chapel opened on Duffield street with Jenner described as 5 feet 7 inches tall and highly capable.
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Detroit
Cosmopolitan
A. J.B. Jenner
Episcopal Church
Jenner
Uell
Heaven
Doctor Jenner
England
Church of England
Queen Victoria
Archbishop of Canterbury
Anglican Free Church
Anglican Church
America
Duffield Street
Lieut Seabury's New Yacht Model Unites Centerboard and Cutter
Lieut. Seabury U S N has built a yacht model blending centerboard and cutter features. The design moves the centerboard below the berth deck removing cabin partition for two parts. Increased depth relative to beam allows the centerboard to extend vertically to the lower deck while keeping unbroken cabin space above.
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Lieut. Seabury
Innovative steel yacht plan blends cutter and centerboard design
Lieut Seabury plans a steel vessel 101 ft long with a watertight centerboard cover and tube lifting system. Depth aims to 15 ft with beam near 23 ft, matching deeper Ameriva’s cup yachts while preserving deck space for cabins. The design reduces beam by 1 ft to allow a larger centerboard and improved sail handling.
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HOWDY
HALY
Lieutenbury
Lieut
Seabury
Daughters of Eve and Society Gossip Across Continents
The column surveys high society notes from 19th century figures: Sarah Orne Jewett's inheritance after an uncle's death. Mr and Mrs Romero hosting in Washington's new Mexican regation. Mme Boucicault's Paris estate valued at 12 million with 2 million for a hospital. Mrs Burnett in Florence nets 8 thousand for Sara Creme. Baby Dorothy Whimsy reaches ten months and cuts a tooth. Mme Candelaria of San Antonio at 100, sole Fort Alamo survivor. Mrs Cleveland and holiday shopping. Mrs Scott Siddons allegedly improved figures after abandoning corsets. Bernhardt sends a photo to Mrs Bernard Beere with a coy inscription. Grace Matthews to winter at Princeton while her brother prepares for ministry. Margaret Leighton notes a milky green grass snake as a tame pet roaming the house, until an ophidiophobe objected.
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Mme
Candelaria
San Antonio
Tex
Fort Alamo
Cleveland
Scott Siddons
Sarah Bernhardt
Bernard Beere
Princess Fedora Bernhardt
Princess Fedora Bernard
Grace Matthews
Stanley Matthews
Princeton
N. J
Margaret W. Leighton
Scene Notes on Major Actors in San Francisco Tour
The article lists theater plans and health notes for figures like Julia Marlowe Clara Morris Lester Wallack and Fanny Davenport. It mentions Geraldine Ulmer Kate Forsyth Dion Boucicault Modjeska Jennie Yeamans M Coquelin and others with schedules for tours, rest periods, or departures to Europe Poland and Russia. It includes a humorous remark about Coquelin’s view of the leading part and a March opera house appearance.
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San Francisco
Julia Marlowe
Clara Morris
Geraldine Ulmer
Sir Arthur Sullivan
Kate Forsyth
Europe
Lester Wallack
Helen Bancroft
Fanny Davenport
Opera
Stray Bits On Coins Boom And Local Habits
A Hartford coin collector owns a 1799 cent valued near $500. The Detroit Journal recalls Michigan men deemed despicable by harsh moral phrase. Clara Moore of Cincinnati trip to Los Angeles led to a $125,000 net gain from southern California land investments. Amateur insect control for public plants notes dipping plants in 150 degrees water briefly. A German paper discusses tuning azalea heat tolerance. South African natives avoid external water in dry weather to prevent illness, with baths linked to malaria and eruptions.
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Hartford
United States
Detroit Journal
Michigan
Clara Moore
Cincinnati
Los Angeles
Cal
California
Towiis
South Africa
Fur Fashions and Civil War Notes Mixed in Winter Page
Fur trimmed costumes dominate winter style with sealskin, sable and lynx accents. Cross fox and bear or wolverine muffs appeal to young ladies, while bear fur boas remain popular. Also noted are First Colored Troops insights from Gen Butler and remarks on hay fever susceptibility across Europe and the U S.
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Butler
Boston
Massachusetts
Sevientine
Chicago Times
Europe
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
What They Wear Dress Descriptions From Holiday Fashions
Text outlines gowns and accessories for young girls and debutantes, detailing fabrics like peau de soie and tulle, ball gowns with jewels, white bonnets with Turkish embroidery, and bridal ensembles in silver gray moire with black velvet. It notes colors from drab and gray to amber and orange, and mentions accessories such as pearls, nets, and lace.
Ear Care Rules for Pain Infections and Foreign Bodies
A health column warns against inserting substances or objects into the ear for pain relief and advises using warm water for cleansing. It recommends syringe irrigation, cautions against scratching or striking the ear, and instructs to seek a physician for foreign bodies to avoid damage.
Jewelry Styles and a Narrow Escape Report
The column notes autumn jewelry trends in gold silver and platinum with mourning pieces in black onyx and enamel. A dramatic street incident describes a middle aged woman knocked down near Grand Central, rolling to safety to avoid a wagon, then recounting the event with shock at the depot.
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Mina
New York
Sue
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Ifira Bates
South Han
Imarrigges
Nis
Hira Bates
Lis
Mi Tates
Uina Parrs
Rome
Mr. Jinks
Mildred
Bowekoot Pire
Ms the
Tittsburg Chronicle
Sarah Orne Jewett
Jennie Yeamans
Sidney, N. S. W
Jennie
Edward Harrigan
Barney Fagan
Harry Pepper
William Sweatnam
M. Coquelin
Finy Yever
Dakota University
Mitchell, Dakota
Territorial Board of Education
P. A. Reno
Christian
Yokohama
Clicaga Herald
Mitchell National Bank
W.G. Davison
L. N. Seaman
Tre
Terwillige
N. L. Davison, Cashier
H. G. Chandler
J KR. Smith
Witchell
Tim
Dakota
Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
James River
Main Street
Woonsocket
M. M. Hitchcock
I. McMillen & CO
Iood
Tlood
Pecchar
Tood
Hood
Flood
Lowell
C. S. Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Muss
Monmouth
Davison
Frank Weller
Dakota Farm Lands
Northwest
Dakota Lands
Lynn & Letcher
W. H.lynn, C.T. Letcher
Temple Court
Minneapolis, Minn
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