Court Martial On Eve Of Promotion In Navy Career
A Navy captain faces court martial over a $50 dentist bill on the eve of promotion to rear admiral. Captain Robert E. Impey, stationed at Mare Island, contested the charge as unwarranted while the Navy DOJ investigates his conduct as scandalous and potentially damaging to his reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Washington
Robert E. Impey
Navy
Navy Yard
Mare Island
California
Impey
Merrill Miller
Henry Glass
William H. Whiting
James M. Forsyth
George C. Reiter
William M. Meade
Thomas Perry
Alexander McCracken
Mare Island Navy Yard
Navy Department
Imp
Handkerchief Vanished and a Chemical Surprise
A washerwoman witnesses a vanished handkerchief after it is treated with nitric and sulphuric acids and heated. The experiment demonstrates how gun cotton and nitro compounds form, explaining potential dangers from acids, glycerine, and nitro-starch in everyday items and medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Sutherland Inslee
Jack Robinson
Dangerous Sport Of Wasp Grub Fishing From Pittsburg Post
A local boyhood tale recounts storming wasp nests for grubs used as bait. The writer describes stings like hot needles and eye injuries from wasps, noting failed silk protection and adventures taken despite the danger and pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Egyptian Drawings Reveal Ancient Perceptions of Men and Women
From the London News, a study of Egyptian art notes men and women resemble each other in facial features and build. It explains how early artists balanced front and profile views to show full figures, eyes, and shoulders, shaping the distinct, long-faced expression.
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London News
Father and Son Reunited by Gold Quest After 45 Years
A San Francisco Chronicle item recounts J. Beltrude, a Wisconsin-born Justice of the Peace, leaving family in 1856 to seek gold in California. Decades later his son, after chasing fortune from Nome to Seattle, finds him in Sausalito and the two meet, sharing a reunion after long separation.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Sausalito
J. 8
Beltrude
Wisconsin
California
Frogen
Nome
Lueck
Seattle
Bellrude
Young
Gossip Drags Man to Death by Own Action in Slatington
In Slatington gossip linked Dr. Julius Elsberg, an Allentown area optician, to a rumored elopement. Troubled by accusations, he killed himself using a rope and a pistol after contacting a lawyer. A note directed his effects to his German mother and his body to Philadelphia. He died amid rumors involving Thomas Zellner and Mrs Zellner, a Pennsylvanian couple.
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Philadelphia
Allentown
Slatington
Julius Elsberg
Arlington Hotel
Elsberg
Mr. Kuntz
Germany
Thomas Zellner
Zellner
Pawnshop Ticket Scheme Explained by New York Herald
A man hires staff to display a pawn ticket sign and buys pawn tickets for small sums. A woman pawning diamonds learns he buys tickets and later claims the jewels. Experts say pawnbrokers can advance about a quarter of an item's value, enabling profit through resale and interest, with potential 50 percent gains on investments.
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Fnte
Among the Brokers From the New York Press
A rookie reporter, sent to the exchange to observe the broker crowd, decides to stay with the brokers after hours. The city editor questions the choice as the new writer reports from the floor of the trading room.
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New York Press
Wall Street
Jim
Ozenange
Onaneia
Mars
The Horse in War: A Soldier and a Horse’s Suffering
A Memphis author describes the South African war’s toll on horses. He recalls dead and dying mounts along 100 miles of frontline routes, their suffering and abandonment haunting him as he laments war’s merciless impact on innocent animals.
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Memphis
South Africa
Dreilfontein
He's a brick as a Spartan motto and lampoon
A brief note on the expression He's a brick, tracing its roots to Plutarch and Spartan wit. It describes how Spartans favored concise phrases to express admiration and opinion, with Lycurgus citing a wall of men as a defense and a diplomat's tale about the army as the literal walls of Sparta, each man a brick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lycurgus
Sparta
Epirus
Remarkable Russian Cossack traveler reaches Cork
A London Chronicle report notes a Russian Cossack trekking around the world on foot. He left the Caucasus in 1892 for a nine year journey across Central Asia Siberia Manchuria Corea Japan India Persia Turkey and southern regions. He visited Paris during the exhibition and then London. America Australia and Africa lie ahead. He endured days without food and sea voyages as a sailor. He now speaks six languages.
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London Chronicle
Cork
Caucasian
Central Asia
Siberia
Manchuria
Corea
Japan
India
Persia
Turkey
Arens
Paris
London
America
Australia
Africa
Harlem Life Snubs and Snatches in Early Miss Comedown Notes
Gossip notes from Harlem Life mention Sallie Sweller snubbed by Mrs C in a lively social column. Fragmentary quips imply a social wager and informal tabbing of events, with cryptic lines hinting at ongoing gossip and neighborhood humor.
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Harlem Life
Comedown
Sallie Sweller
Mrs. C
Transit Bills On Rush Schedule For City Franchises
An ordinance to grant franchises to a local company now forming was prepared for City Councils. Select Councilman Seger holds a draft and plans to offer it Thursday if enacted. Union Traction disputes affect on their existing franchises and questions constitutionality via speculation.
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Seger
Seventh Ward
Union Traction
John G. Johnson
Heirs Near Settlement in Gilman Estate Dispute
Alfred Gilman via Sanford Gowdey proposes to settle the Bridgeport estate of the late George F. Gilman by giving each heir cash in hand and omitting Mrs Helen Hall from the distribution. The plan covers all property except real estate in Maine and elsewhere. the parties seek conciliation to end costly litigation.
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George F. Gilman
Bridgeport
Conn
Blakely Hall
Alfred Gilman
Sanford F. Gowdey
Helen Hall
Mr. Gowdey
Maine
Indians on Pension Roll from Milwaukee Sentinel
A Wisconsin veteran recalls Indians from Shawano county who served in the Thirty-seventh Wisconsin in 1864. He notes their bravery on picket lines, occasional discipline problems, and a high casualty rate, with about forty-five in one company and several in another, including one An Oneida.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Wisconsin
Sentinelk
Thirty
Shawano County
James W. Hitchcock
A. A. Burnett
Petersburg
Fort Mahone
Washington
Hitchcock
Government Telephones in London to begin August rollout
The English Post Office will run a government telephone service in London starting in August. It will cover about 640 square miles with a yearly subscription of 12.60 dollars and per-message rates as low as one penny, with discounts after a threshold. Wires are underground using dry core cables, and each district post office becomes a call office with more centers added as needed.
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New York Press
London
Remarkable Lewes Flint Boulder Found with Toad Inside
A flint boulder unearthed at Lewes England contains a full grown toad trapped in a cavity. The find is linked to Charles Dawson and F G of Uckfield. The fragmentary copy also includes garbled political banter attributed to Senator Sorghum.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Lewes
England
Charles Dawson
F. G
Uckfield
Ilenry Wilett
Plague of the Prickly Pear in Australia
A Los Angeles Herald report highlights the prickly pear as a severe land settlement obstacle in parts of Australia. The pest infests vast tracts, forcing settlers to abandon acreage and struggle to cultivate and fence land.
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Los Angeles Herald
Australia
School Teachers and Pupils Contest Ends June 20 1901
The notice states the contest will terminate at midnight on Thursday June 20 1901 and prizes go to those with the highest votes at that time.
The Pear as Pest in Australian Drought Struggle
The passage likens the pear to a hardy survivor amid drought and cites its spread as a pest in Australia. It notes introduction to Australia akin to rabbits, its proliferation in harsh conditions, and Queensland's push to eradicate this national threat.
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Australia
Queensland
Fond of Old Clocks from the New York Evening Post
The article notes a rising fascination with antique clocks and watches among collectors and dealers in New York. Buyers seek dignity in halls, heirloom value, or pure artistry from French Flemish and Italian makers. Some prize century or multi century age, while others seek items with historical associations for museums and societies.
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Philip the Cruel
Spain
George W. Childs
Philadelphia
New York
Japan Declares English As Official Language For Foreign Affairs
The article explains that Japan uses English for most Foreign Office telegrams and diplomatic correspondence. It notes Japanese as the cipher for written dispatches and contrasts U.S. practice by routing dispatches through American liner captains to a London agent near Trafalgar Square for delivery.
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Foreign Office
Tokio
Japan
Downing Street
Europe
United States
London
Trafalgar Square
War Department Notes Coastal Movements and Postmaster Appointments
Fragmentary: mentions war department alerts about coastal activity near Cuba and Matanzas. Also unclear reference to fourth class Postmasters for Venpayivenis with a listed name and assortment of scattered names and associations. Text is garbled with partial sentences and names.
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Cuba
Matangas
Creigh
Cae
Mart Sithe
al Gommie
Wemorta
Ain
Uae
To-Day's Events and Meetings in Reading Area
A list of scheduled events includes the Vioreiste Club at Horticulture Hall, the Reading Company annual stockholders meeting, and the Reading Terminal gathering. Also noted are various Episcopal protest seats and women’s organizations on Nineteenth Street, with additional detail on local affairs and social clubs.
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Reading Company
Reading
Growth in Pension Rolls Across Civil War and Other War Benefits
The Commissioner of Pensions reports eleven months of the fiscal year ending May 31 with 466 original pensions for service prior to the Civil War and 35,308 for the Civil War. It lists 4,100 restored names, 160,000 on the 1890 act at maximum $12, and 50,680 certificates issued for increases and accretions. Also notes 43,307 names added since July 1, 1900 and a projected rise in pensioners by year’s end with a medical examination funding shortfall.
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Spain
Congress
Bureau
Pension Certificates Granted in Washington on May 20 1901
List of pension certificates issued May 20 1901 for Original, Restoration and increase, and widows cases. Names cover William A. Frowrich Carlisle. John Ha rty Euston. Jacob Blum Reading. Henry Burns Pittsburg. Ida R. Haggerty Easton. Lenora B. Kirby Pittsburg, among others, with varied amounts from 1 to 17 dollars.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
William A. Frowrich
Carlisle
William T. Collins
Meadville
John A. McClain
Philadelphia
Benton V. Fion
South Canaan
Samuel A. Beddall
Tamaqua
Lioyd Goss
Bellwood
Reuben Everett
Gilbert
Henry Brown
Freeburg
John Harty
Euston
John Steinberger
Quakertown
John P. Kautz
Selinsgrove
Benjamin F. Acker
Penfield
Jacob Blum
Reading
J. Sweet
Daggett
A. Travis
Carbondale
G. Roush
Jenners
H. P. Garrett
Harrisburg
S. Wiant
Milford Square
J. Cavanaugh
Media
William Brown
Barnsley
Andrew Johnson
Catasauqua
Adam Audenritch
Norristown
Abram Dissincer
Marysville
Henry Burns
Pittsburg
Samuel G. Moloney
Oak Ridge Station
William Dearwechier
Jonestown
Samuel C. Davis
Hydetown
Mathias Baker
Manchester
Minor Nagle
Espy
Andrew Labor
Wyn
Thema
Robert K. Araaren
Rida
Ma Innett
Newark
Army and Navy Orders Parade June 3 1918 Washington
Army orders list: Richardson to Plattsburg Barracks. Ond detailed as professor at Peekskill Military Academy. Board of survey to fix value of property. officers Moor Meek Williamson Sewell meet in Philadelphia June 4. Naval orders: Scales Stone Bookwalter Kimmel from Naval Academy to torpedo station. Robertsep and others to hospital ship. promotions: Emery Mutzbins to captain. Hillner Murdock to commander. Kimmell McElroy Gow to lieutenant commander.
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Washington
George H. Richardson
Plattsburg Barracks
James C. Ond
Peekskill Military Academy
Henry B. Moor
Tenth Infantry
George Meek. Williamson
Quartermaster's Department
Robert Sewell
Quartermaster’s Department
Philadelphia
Spain
Vila
Rock Island Arsenal
Wensington
Waterville Arenal
Springgeld
A. H. Scales
RB. Stone
Bookwelter
H. K. Kimmel
Naval Academy
Torpedo Station
W. J Robertsep
Mi Jeutenant Qeusate Asade
I. T. Cooper
Barateme Te
Emery and
Mutebins
Navy
Hillner Ay Murdock
Kimmell McElroy and
Gow
Leutenant
Fragmentary Washington Star Passage With Garbled Dialogue
A distorted Washington Star excerpt presents garbled quotes and nonsensical phrases. The text shows unclear names and actions, making it impossible to identify persons places dates or events from the readable fragments.
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Kentucky
the Stock Exchange
Uptown
Waldorf- Astoria
Pawnticket Brokers
New York Herald
Redskins
Senator Sorghum
Battaio
Niagara Falls
State of
Iladelphia
New York Evening Post
Chat of
Vioriste’ Club
Commissioner of Pensions
Army and Navy
Washington Star
Thetielan
Cuumaree
Mipe
Aliver-Tong Crater
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