Brighton Beach to Build Ocean Power Plant with Wave Turbines
Brighton Beach plans a seaside development featuring a 720 foot ocean frontage and a new power plant using four 61 ton wave turbines to generate light heat and power directly from the sea. The project includes a horseshoe casino 200 rooms band stand outdoor dining lawn and a new board walk with bathhouses along the shore.
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Brighton Beach
Neptune
Brighton Beach Ocean
The New Watch
A young graduate receives a fine gold watch and the watchmaker offers tips to care for it. Wind in the morning, oil annually, check screw heads after cleaning, and avoid careless workmen. He notes mainspring breaks come from weather and cites several epidemics of fractured springs this week.
Like Man Like Typewriter
A New York Sun piece quotes a typewriter repairman noting machines mirror their owners traits. He cites nervous, quick writers who speed a typewriter to fit their style and contrasts slow, heavy-handed writers who leave the machine sluggish.
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New York Sun
Machines mimic workers in their own peculiar way
The text notes that machines adapt poorly if not trained to a specific scheme and can imitate humans to fit in with coworkers. It argues that machine-like accuracy is limited by the need to align with human habits and preferences for effective collaboration.
Talismans in Malta From the London Standard
In Malta small stones shaped like serpent eyes tongues and other parts are worn as talismans by locals who link them to St. Paul and the shipwreck legend. Found in St Paul’s cave they are set in jewelry and worn around the neck or dissolved in wine for supposed healing effects against snake bites and poisons.
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St. Paul
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St. Paul's Cave
Jury's Role Questioned in Legal Debate
A witty exchange questions whether a jury can act as a brain, implying concerns about collective deliberation and decision making within the court system. The dialogue highlights skepticism about juries handling complex cases.
Wealthy clubmen trek continent on wager clash
In a brisk item from Puck a pair of well heeled clubmen voyage across the continent on a disputed bet. Mrs. Flint urges haste, warning the wager may slip away if they delay.
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White House china collection grows from Roosevelt era effort
A Century article notes the White House china collection began under Mrs. Roosevelt to preserve presidential ware. It traces the effort from 1901 when the need was highlighted by Theodore A. Bingham and expanded with cabinets, a state dining set, and pieces from Lincoln to Roosevelt.
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United States
Unclear fragment on travel and customs corruption remarks
A fragment notes that St Tom went abroad for education and a remark by the St Louis Times compares opportunities to gum shoes worn by politicians. The passage includes a brief mention of confiscation and a ten minute conversation with a woman.
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Custom House
The
St. Louis Times
Doctor Always in Attendance at Summer Hotel
Conversation set at the Summer Hotel about a new arrival. The sign claims a doctor is always in attendance, and the hotel clerk explains guests often vent in anger over their bills.
Dusty wealth and witty quips cross a city scene
A self made man climbs from poverty to riches while a clever woman mocks his fortune. A Scots party in a Canadian township ends with a fallen traveler and a jokey would be helper who cannot assist.
No Man Should Speak Of Fright On Wedding Day
The Topeka State Journal notes that a groom’s panic on his wedding day should not be spoken of publicly. The piece humorously claims about 2,000,000 cords of wood yearly power the presses that churn out New York newspapers.
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New York City
Politicians Scrutinized as Smear Tactics Highlight Bias
The Kansas City Times notes that smear tactics target all politicians, arguing such attacks do not distinguish between ideologies or records. The piece analyzes how smear campaigns shape public perception and distrust in the political process.
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The
Kansas City Times
Next President to Enjoy Luxuries of White House and Navy Support
Roosevelt era reforms secure a stylish White House with private secretaries, an extensive staff, state dinners for up to 100 guests, two modern kitchens, and a dedicated security network. The president's family gains yachts, travel allowances, and lavish ceremonial support while safeguarding measures and repairs modernize the executive mansion.
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Yates
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Shaler
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Europe
Penrose comments mix of suspicion and wine tasting analogy
In Philadelphia Senator Penrose criticizes a budding political movement saying their words are suspicious like a wine merchant and wife. A separate scene shows a man seeking a daughter's hand while the father notes the mother is dead.
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Penrose
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Mr. Nervee
Meeting on the street changes gossip about Mr King
Edith recalls asking Mabel about rejecting Mr King a month ago. King warned of pining away and murder accusations. Edith reports seeing him with another girl, noting he has supposedly gained weight and May comments on how many people claim hero status in conversations.
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