Miss Madge Johnson swims twelve miles to Greenport
Miss Madge Johnson daughter of Dr. Johnson of Sag Harbor swam twelve miles in seven hours starting at 4 40 am to ride the outgoing tide, reaching Greenport at 11 40 am. Miss Halsey and Miss Savage accompanied her in a rowboat and aided in no rest or help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Johnson
Dr. Johnson
Sag Harbor
L. L
Miss Johnson
Miss Halsey
Miss Savage
Greenport
Davitt Alarmed by Irish Emigration Drain to America
The Chicago Tribune quotes Michael Davitt warning that emigration from Ireland to the United States weakens native resistance to England. Davitt says 500,000 Irish have left in fifteen years, a quarter of a million fighting men, threatening Celtic dominance. He admits sacrifices but says Irish Americans cannot be as devoted to the cause as he is.
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Michael Davitt
America
Ireland
Mr. Davitt
England
Domenico Morelli Dies in Naples A Celebrated Painter
Italian painter Domenico Morelli, born in 1826 at Naples, died in Naples last week. He fought against King Ferdinand in 1848 and began painting studies in 1854 under Guerra. Morelli won medals in 1861 and 1867, and was decorated by the late King of Italy. Notable works include Christ Walking on the Sea, The Ascension, The Nativity, The Entombment, and Caesare Borgia at Capua. admired by French critics.
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Domenic‘o Morelli
Naples
Ferdinand
Guerra
Morelli
Paris
Italy
Christ
Jesus
Caesare Borgia
Capua
Grick for a Boy Trick in a Newspaper Page
A playful social column describes a gymnastic challenge dubbed Grick for a Boy. It outlines a setup with a wall, baseboard, and a chair, claiming the participant can perform a near impossible grab move by bending over and lifting the chair without moving feet or touching the chair to the floor or wall. The item encourages persistence and not being discouraged.
Uncouthness in the Army and calls for discipline
General Miles issues a general order aiming to curb uncouth exterior and lax manners among US troops. Critics abroad note the army’s strong courage yet poor drill and untidy dress, tracing the issue back to Civil War volunteer regiments and their influence on regulars, a trend noted by General Chaffee in the Philippines.
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Miles
United States
Chaffee
Philippines
Liberal Giver General William J Palmer noted donor to Colorado
General William J Palmer, longtime Denver and Rio Grande figure, announced a public gift of 1 million dollars to officials and rail interests. He founded Colorado Springs July 13, 1871, built the road, and later sold control for 6 million. Palmer resides at Glen Eyrie and plans to invest locally.
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William J. Palmer
Denver
Rio Grande
Philadelphia
Colorado Prings
Glen Eyrie
Garden of the Gods
Colorado Springs
Gould Interests
New York
Colorado College
Antlers
Austin Bluffs
Colorado
France's Ex-Empress Tours Scottish West Coast
Ex empress Eugenie visits the west coast of Scotland in a tour never before undertaken by her. She will also attend the Glasgow exposition and is pleased by the modest reception she encounters. Pope Leo XIII is an avid reader and recently finished Quo Vadis. The Vatican has praised Henry Sienkiewicz in a letter and sent a marble tablet from the Ostriano cemetery linked to the book's bits of Constantine’s era.
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France
Eugenie
Scotland
Glasgow
Leo
Henry Sienkiewicz
Vatican
Leo XIII
Constantine
Ostriano
MacArthur Says Philippines Pacified but Not Tranquil
General MacArthur reports that northern Luzon is largely safe with free movement, while insurgent bands remain to surrender. He notes a rising civil government push, criminal depredations in some areas, and describes Manila’s sanitary progress and rapid business growth.
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General MacArthur
Philippines
Islands
Luzon
Samar
Hughes
Cebu
Sahal
Civil Commission
Manila
King Edward Ends Customs Tied to Queen Mother
King Edward moves to discard long standing traditions of his mother. Hindoo attendants have been sent back to India after the funeral and services in German at the German Chapel Royal dating from the early Georges are halted.
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Edward
India
American railway policy overhauls engine use and costs
The article contrasts American and English railways. It notes an American approach of grinding engines hard to maximize profit and push for new tech, driving down freight rates, while English managers take longer care of engines, rebuilding less, keeping older locomotives in service longer, and facing higher rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
Man to Man: Mitchell Argues for Union Recognition
President John Mitchell of the Mine Workers urges employers to recognize the union as the workers’ agent. In the bituminous coal field where recognized, peace lasts three and a half years. in the anthracite field with no recognition, strikes are frequent. He notes that honest dialogue and mutual truth can prevent most major strikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mitchell
Trades’ Union
Mr. Mitchell
Minnesota Will Calls for Burning Paper Money
A Minnesota will directs administrators to burn all cash until ashes remain, aimed at spiteful heirs. The brother sister and nephew contest the clause, arguing an administrator cannot burn money as it does not destroy community wealth, unlike burning buildings or crops.
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Minnesota
Testator's will may empower banks to name legatees
An excerpt discusses a will where burning bank notes or gold could enrich the U S Treasury or bankers, risking the court upholding the testator’s intent. It questions soundness of mind and the potential for banks to dictate heirs, alongside a note on Mrs Tom Moore a Makah elder of Neah Bay Washington living beyond a century.
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United States
United States Treasury
Tom Moore
Zeeke
Pacific Coast
Washington
Neah Bay Agency
New York Lawyer Kneeland Keeps Hobbies Amid Practice
General Stillman Kneeland, a New York lawyer, pursues painting and violin playing alongside his legal career. In his office he has two marines he has painted.
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Stillman Kneeland
New York
Collector donates coral and agate collection to Roger Williams Park
James Angus of West Farms New York transfers a coral and polished agate collection valued at 15000 dollars to Roger Williams Park in Providence Rhode Island. The donation highlights the private collector's gift to a public museum or park entity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Angus
West Farms
N. Y
Roger Williams Park
Providence
R. I
Infanta Eulalia at Center of Dress Dispute Suit
Mrs. Charles T. Yerkes sues Infanta Eulalia of Spain and dressmaker M. Armand in Paris alleging a conspiracy to block delivery of eight gowns Mrs. Yerkes ordered. The Infanta reportedly admired two gowns and offered to buy them if duplicates were not made, prompting further clashes before regal redress was sought.
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Infanta
Charles T. Yerkes
Paris
Infanta Eulala
Spain
M. Armand
Infanta Eulalia
Union Pacific Overland Route Engineering Tour
A Denver Brown Palace invitation described a Wyoming division excursion to view the new Overland Route. The trip showcased 158.4 miles of track reduced between Omaha and Ogden, with major alignments cutting grades and curves, new cutoffs, and large embankments. Horace G Burt led the project with E Dickinson and J B Berry directing, completing work in under two years.
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Nigt Racifig Rattrorompany
Brown Palace
Denver
Colo
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Omaha
Ogden
Buford
Bear River
Utah
Black Hills
Council Bluffs
Cheyenne
Laramie
Howell
Hutton
Laramie Plains
Cooper’s Lake
Lookout
Madieine Bow
Allen Junction
Dana
Rawlins
Tipton
Green River
Bryan
Leroy
Ames Monument
Sherman
Bear River Valley
Dale Creek
Sherman Branch
Lone Tree Creek
J. B. Berry
Lomax
Darlow
Park
Griffin
Devil's, Slide
Weber Canyon
Clark Opposes Eight-Hour Day For Mine Workers
Report states William A. Clark refuses an eight-hour day, preferring to shut down United Verde copper mines in Jerome. The mines produce about 22,000 tons annually, with smelters under construction and dividends reaching as high as 43.5 percent. Affected workers likely 1,500 to 2,000, and the owner plans to keep the mines closed to protect gains.
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Clark
E.wowld
William A. Clark
United’ Verde
United Verde
Has Reward in Old Age Henry Michael 97 Years Old
Henry Michael a Mattoon Illinois resident age 97 and still able to perform manual labor speaks vividly of early days in Indiana and North Carolina. He grew up in Coles county near Mattoon and amassed a 50000 fortune which he divided among ten children after retiring from farming. He could compute large financial sums by mental arithmetic and is remembered for sharp business sense in land and cattle trades. The Michaels traced roots to North Carolina after a three year trek with six siblings. Their prairie settlement near Kickapoo Point came with scarce food and no schools making literacy rare and prized in early life.
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Henry Michael
Mattoon
Trinda
Coles County
Ill
Michaels
Caroline
Michael
Kickapoo Point
Olga Alexandrovna Marries Oldenburg Prince
European news reports Grand Duchess Olga Alexandrovna wed Prince Oldenburg in a love match after some initial opposition. Nicholas II reportedly supported the union. In Newport, Mrs. O. H. P. Belmont canceled her patent medicine quadrille amid a flood of letters from medicine advertisers and agents offering costumes and funding.
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Europe
Olga Alexandrovna
Prince Oldenburg
Nicholas II
Olga
Alex
O. H. P. Belmont
Newport
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Empress Eugenie
Ing
M’arthur
Sues Infanta Eulalia
Czar
Grand Duchess
Olgr
Ander III
Imperial
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