Unique Present to Clarkson Prominent Post Office Officials Honor
Washington reports describe a special testimonial given to Gen. Clarkson by chiefs of the first assistant postmaster general's office and subordinate officials. A silver envelope bearing the post office staff names enclosed a four page silver sheet, commemorating Clarkson's relations with the department. Designed by Th. Bristow and crafted by Bejwelet Brothers of New York, the gift reflects Republican ties through Read Benedict, a Harrizon Morton supporter and Clarkson ally.
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Wye
New York Times
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Hinsel
Repicii
Chirkson
Senatye Quay
National Committee
First Asistant
Gen
Clarkson
Department
Charkson
Washington City
Stramper
Disiehant
2 Th. Bristow
Bejwelet Brothers, Jewelers
New York
Read Benedict
Wits
Gilesestare
Comte de Paris Reception Probe In Washington
The Sun reports Blaine says no official word passed between French envoy and any American about Comte de Paris reception. State Department notes presidential authorization unclear for Collector Ehrantz hosting the count. The issue hinges on a telegram about meeting after the Count’s return, with no official status unless routed through the department. Diplomatic officials say the matter remains non‑compromising to the nation.
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New York
Sis
Washington
Telewmpha
Mie Prendy Legation
State Department
Comte de Paris
Whit Couietry
Blaine
Ian Allie
Erhantz
Lila
Delinquent Wolff Faces Assets and Arrest Risk in NYC
Delinquent Max Wolff, a cloak dealer at 46 Lisponard Street in New York City, owes creditors over 50,000 in liabilities. Attachments filed by Mussrs Blunenspiel & Hirsch claim concealed assets and possible fraud. sheriff finds little stock after possessory take. Wives and witnesses complicate searches as creditors seek recovery and possible arrest order.
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Wolff
Max Wolff
Lisponard Street
New York City
Sadil Lo Wesinall
Nvans
Mr. West
Wen
Mussrs, Blunenspiel & Hirsch
Wolf
Wife
East Broadway
Blumenstiel
Sherman Joseph
Joneph
Altman
The Scramble For Scala and Copper Island Clash
The steamer Mexander arrived in San Francisco from Siberia bringing updated reports on the schooner G. White off Copper Island. Officers aboard the Alexander state that as the schooner neared shore six boats advanced to land. They were warned to depart but pressed on, resulting in guards firing first blanks then ball cartridges at 45 sealers. The Alexander also carried 9,700 seal skins destined for the Alaska Commercial Company.
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Scala
San Francisco
Siberia
G. White
Copper Island
Alexander
Russia renews fish seal treaty with shortened term
The article states the Russian government will renew its contract for ten years instead of twenty and forbids sealing beyond shore limits. Americans at Yokohama and other Japanese points plan to outfit vessels to seal under British, Norwegian, and Japanese flags. Russian war vessels will enforce limits, and sealing near Unamak Pass will be targeted to protect rookeries, prompting Alaska Company to adjust its long term plan.
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Yokohama
Behring
Behving
Unamak
Alaska Company
War in Cuntema fronts flare as Guatemala and San Salvador clash
A special dispatch to the New York Herald from Guatemala City reports renewed fighting on the frontier between Guatemala and El Salvador. News notes failed exchanges of prisoners stalled diplomacy, with Guatemala seeking a quiet press, while Salvadoran forces build strength and finances.
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Cuntema
New York Herald
Guatemala
San Salvador
Barrillas
Cratemnalan
Salvador
Azeta
Ibis
Turned the Tables in Oswego County Romance
Miss Ella Henrihan of Constantia faced heartbreak when fiancé Jay Nichols failed to appear at a wedding vow ceremony attended by family and friends. After parental opposition and a move south, he returned but froze when a Protestant minister prepared to marry him, ending the scene with Ella leaving the parsonage as others urged him to break away.
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Oswego County
N.Y
Ella Henrihan
Constantia
Jay Nichols
Father McGlynn
Rev
Embrey
Jen
Sunday School Superintendent Questions Kindness Prompt
A Sunday School anecdote shows the superintendent asking children for acts of kindness. One boy recounts slipping into a rowboat fight, being pulled out, and getting dry clothes, noting he did not strike the other boy. The tale ends with a misinterpreted deed toward kindness.
Fragmentary dialogue on marriage and life insurance in New York Week
A garbled exchange features an elder warning a suitor about life insurance and the young man seeking recommendations. The text mentions a pay-all claim company and refers to New York Week with unclear context.
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Gramps
New York
First Summer Girl Snaps at City Life and Broadway Glare
In a witty verse exchange from New York Weekly and Brooklyn Life, two summer girls debate city life and gas costs. The dialogue contrasts elated city imagery with Broadway crowds and a jab about meter costs. The spoof quips on poets and mime oil, reflecting urban satire.
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Broadway
New York Weekly
Mr. DeAktill
DeAktill
Brooklyn
Dignified Stranger at Newsstand Debate
A brief exchange from a New York Weekly page questions which paper is most respectable. Newsaman asserts this one is the most dignified, while noting low sales.
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Newstand
Newsaman
New York Weekly
Southern Farming Gains and Practical Home Hints
A busy farm section discusses Southern farming’s postwar gains led by tobacco and diversified crops. Articles cover wintering sheep, feeding dairy cows, tree planting timing, marketing poultry, and practical household tips from cabbage worms to pest control and hair care.
Shell game and zing zang entertainments shown at Third Avenue L
The report describes a shell game scam under Chatham Square station with a “capper” and a sharp young spectator outsmarting the con, then details a lively “zing zangs” dance scene. It notes curious miscellany from Athens and Paris, plus oddities from Atlanta to California, including a police court pace and a young man’s boastful trickery.
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Chatham Square
Third Avenue
N. Y
Shell
Capper
Nan
Auctioning Guests At London Dinner Ends In Mock Tragedy
A London society dinner featured guests auctioned off as imagined bids with Sir Redvers Buller fetching over a million and another guest at half a crown. After dinner a coffin paraded in with a dead lark inside, prompting ridicule of such childish pranks in the so-called progressive age.
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London
Sir Redvers
Buller
San Francisco
Silk from Hemp in Japan Reported by Druid Drugist
A Hikone druggist reportedly converted wild hemp into a substance with the essential qualities of alk. Trials at several wild factories showed excellent results and a company is planned to operate the process.
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Japan
Hikone
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