Capt Brand presses for financial terms with daughter's suitor
In a smoky late night in a seaside town, Capt Brand confronts Charlie Stuart about Arline. Brand reveals a demand for money to secure his consent to the marriage, while Stuart taunts him about honor and destiny, as the two men spar over the daughter’s future.
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Arline
Charlie
Brand
Artemus
Artemis
Sahara
Eve
Bray
Eageys
Capt
Uis
Africa
Tyellow
MS 7Eo
Roland
Oliver
Stuart
H’m
Capt. Brand
Destiny
Toreador
Charis
Charlie Stuart
Proverbs On Sailors From Many Nations Reflect On Sea Life
A collection of sayings from diverse cultures about sailors and the sea. European, Arab, and other traditions contrast caution and fear with humor, noting the sea's dangers, the pull of land, and the restless wind. The compendium includes remarks from Dr. Johnson and various national voices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Johnson
Satan
Invention of Matitsch Torchon Lace Machine
Austrian inventor Matitsch develops a new machine to reproduce torchon lace, allowing design changes via jacquard substitutions. He has invested nearly 100000 dollars, seeks a partner to buy rights, while Nottingham lace makers fear impact mainly on French competitors.
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Matitsch
Herr Matitsch
Vienna
Nottingham
England
Jace
New York Tribune
Spain and Europe Reflections From a Travel Letter
The author describes crossing into Spain from Portugal via San Esteban, then Madrid and Burgos, noting Madrid's lively streets, the yet-to-be-quiet royal scene around Alphonso XIII, and Basque Bilbao with its port and promenades. He praises Basque hospitality and recalls Roman aqueducts near Segovia, La Granja, and Cordova, arguing Europe offers more enduring sights than America.
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Alphonso
Europe
Segovia
Saville
Cordova
la Granja
Alles
Bell Tricks Grass With Sprinkler On Fort Riley Roof
General J Franklin Bell, newly assigned to Samar peace efforts, later stationed at Fort Riley Kansas, faced a barren post. He sprayed from a roof to fool the grass, claiming moisture must fall the right way, and soon the post grew a fine lawn, despite stubborn soil.
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Verdure
J. Franklin Bell
Samar
Po. IL
Seventh Cavalry
Fort Riley
Kansas
Bell
Curzon Seen As Future Premier Of Empire
Observers in British public life note Curzon, long devoted to politics since youth, may rise to lead the empire. His career and writings mark him as a significant figure in conservative circles.
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Curzon
Cuurzon
Empire
Ableman
Scotchman's Protest Against Weak Whisky and Water
Andrew Carnegie recounted a Highlands tale at a Pittsburg banquet for the National Hardware Association. A laird tries a drink and agrees to return later, pondering whether the mother put whisky or water first in the glass.
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Pittsburg
Joad ‘Whoa
Mither
May Fight for Marcus Slang May Fight for Marcus Slang
Honolulu dispatch reports Marcus Island guano expedition plans led by Cap. Rosehill who, with Mauser arms aboard, aims to plant the American flag and maintain it despite Japanese claim. Instructions specify a peaceful landing, with force only if landings are blocked, then withdrawal and nighttime return to seize the island if necessary.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Marcus Island
Japan
States
Cap. A. A. Rogehill
State Department
Washington
Col
Thomas Fitch
Rosehill
Larry Jerome Wit Story From a New York Times Debate
District Attorney Jerome recalls his father Lawrence Jerome known as Larry a famed wit. He discusses how many stories attributed to his father are genuine or manufactured while recounting a childhood memory of his father chastising him for not giving a seat on a Fifth Avenue streetcar to a lady.
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America
Europe
Asia
Boston
Chicago
St. Paul
Spain
New York
Galveston
Larry
Jerome
Lawrence Jerome
Fifth Avenue
Travere
New York Times
Seatch Lecturer Wins Poplar Honor in Lowlands
Harry Furniss recalls a tour stop where a chairman milked the moment by praising the office then introducing the famed lecturer. The speaker, after a minute bow, checked his watch and revealed his address 322 Rob Roy Crescent Holinbure before departing to appreciative silence.
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Harry Furniss
Seatch
Lowlands
Rob Roy Crescent
Holinbure
Philadelphia Times
Grandson of Grant Enlists for Foreign Army Service
Algernon Sartoris, 28, grandson of Ulysses S. Grant, plans to enter the army's foreign branch. A fine athletic graduate of Oxford, he served as a captain of volunteers on Gen. Fitzhugh Lee's staff during the Spanish war.
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Grant
Algernon Sartoris
Ulyssea
Young Sartoris
Oxford University
Fitzhugh Lee
Americans may finish Panama Canal without locks in six years
Charles De Tesseps, cited by Figaro, says Americans could complete the Panama Canal without locks, potentially opening in six years. He estimates no locks would raise costs but save time and effort after opening.
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Charles de Tesseps
Figaro
Panama Canal
Senator James McMillan Dies at Manchester by the Sea
Washington reports the death of Michigan Senator James McMillan from heart failure following a brief illness. A native of Ontario, he moved to Michigan, led the Republican state committee, and served in the Senate since 1889. He leaves a widow, three sons in Detroit, and a daughter.
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Michigan
Washington
James McMillan
Manchester-by-the-sea
Mass
Congress
McMillan
W. C
Phillip
Frank
Detroit
Manchester
Ontario
Hamilton
Republican State Committee
United States Senate
District of Columbia
Cuba
Cable Contract Approved Marks Government Control Conditions
At Oyster Bay under Roosevelt and Knox the Pacific cable deal to the Philippines was approved with conditions giving the United States control. Provisions require government priority, rate regulation by the postmaster general, wartime absolute control, a separate link from China to Manila, and potential post-completion purchase by the U S at appraised value. Congress must ratify these terms before binding.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
Knox
Philippines
United States
Pacific Commercial Cable Company
Chima
Manila
Hong Kong
Luat
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Taland
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Brussels
Lucas Meyer
Ietoria
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Lord Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Joan Drenton French
Kruger
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