National Guard Aims and Henderson Bill Progress
President Wingate outlines the National Guard’s gains in discipline and efficiency over fifteen years, noting increased state funding and Army-model practices. The Henderson bill seeks to repeal obsolete militia laws, raise annual aid to 1 million dollars, enable regular officer detail, and allow Guard volunteers to participate in Army maneuvers.
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New York
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Thomas Jefferson
National Guard Association
Congress
National Guard Association of the
United States
Ince
81. Louis
Phin
Cincinnati
Washington
Proctor
Kelton
Adjutant General
Army
General Henderson
Illinois
Secretary of War
West Point
Sea Coast Heavy Artillery
Regular Army
Pennsylvania
Chicago
National Guard of
Missouri
Gro. W. Wavcate
Hooking Blue Fish The Inspiring Sail At Sea
Charles T. Murray recalls a blue fishing trip from Far Rockaway to Sheepshead Bay. A single day aboard a roomy sloop yields hard work, sea spray, and the thrill of landing bluefish while dodging crowds and mal de mer. The crew shares bets in a sunlit voyage from dawn to luncheon as they haul in multiple four pound-plus catches.
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New York
Grover Cleveland
Adirondacks
Atlantic
Fire Island
Barnagat
United States
Rockaway
West Virginia
Petoskey Bay
Michigan Peninsula
Mal de Mer
Long Branch
Asbury Park
Sheepshead Bay
Coney
Windward
Charles T. Murray
One Use for Cycles in War by Sir Evelyn Wood
Sir Evelyn Wood argues that 20,600 volunteers mounted on cycles would outperform mounted infantry and serve as the best mounted cavalry in war, for marching and mobility. He asserts cycles offer superior speed and strategic advantage over traditional horse units.
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Evelyn Wood
City Editor Chases Carnage Rumor as Rival Reports Silence
A snide exchange between Sapctom Sarcasm and Jowne reveals no fresh carnage to report. The City Editor teases a potential beat while the rival mocks the dull tone of the coverage.
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Jowne
Good men in politics urge active citizen role
Cardinal Gibbons cites that when upright citizens avoid politics stagnation follows, but when the best citizens engage in public affairs good government and honest administration of trusts result. He stresses every man’s duty to take personal interest and help elect the best to public office.
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Cardinal Gibbons
How to Be a Senator Path Pointed Out by Leading Senators
A compilation of views from U S Senators including Jones Hale Power Sherman Berry Frye Farwell and Edmunds on how a young man should pursue becoming a United States Senator. Advice centers on luck effort integrity study public affairs and serving the people rather than personal gain.
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National Guard Association
United States
Parkoruune
United States Senate
Franx Frey
John P. Jones
Nevada
Orrville H. Platt
Connecticut
Senate
Washington
Eugene Hale
Maine
Thomas C. Power
Montana
Senator Jones
South Carolina
James H. Berry
Arkansas
William P. Frye
Felows
Tom Moore Thul
Richard Bridsley Sheridan
Edmunds
George F. Edmunds
Vermont
Justin & Morrill
Fishing as recreation and its questioned innocence
The article debates holiday amusements from baseball to horse racing, praising fishing for its charm and calm as a recreation. It contrasts social wealth, providence, and contentment with the pursuit of leisure, noting croquet and other games as popular but questioning moral stakes.
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Grant
St. Louis
George Stevenson
Isaak Walton
Dr. Boteler
Shakespeare
Izsak Walton
Walton
Cesar
Bessin Bramsle
The New Minister Calls on a Domestic Scene
A fragment shows a minister introducing himself as the new pastor and speaking with a resistant woman at a doorway. The exchange hints at conflict between religious authority and domestic tension in a melodramatic or serialized scene.
Fragmentary Studying Banter Between Miss Partridge and Professor
A brief dialogue fragment shows Miss Partridge asking about a bathing suit and the professor stammering a response about bringing it. The exchange hints at a playful social scene.
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Miss Partridge
Profesor
Pawnings At Vassar Stirs Talk Of Extravagance
A Vassar tale explains how pawning began among students. A once affluent popular girl, short of funds in Poughkeepsie, borrowed from a local vendor who offered a loan in secret. The pattern spread through friends, becoming a whispered tradition over four to five years.
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Ismond
Boston
Vassar
Poughkeepsie
Drinking Bout Etiquette Among German Students
An elaborate code governs drinking bouts. failing to respect it incurs a fine of a grass of beer. One must challenge another, declare a pint amount, and respond with ready phrases or bows. The bout starts within three minutes after the challenge and ends with the agreed drink.
Graceless Nephew Faces Senate Bid After Patronage Clash
A nephew of State Senator Watson of Schuylkill county is blocking his uncle’s renomination and hopes to win a seat in the Senate. Reportedly, turmoil may trigger a codicil to a will and testament amid the family rift.
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New York Times
Watson
Schuylkill County
Senate
Paper Money Tops U.S. Circulation Question
A humorous exchange features Mrs Cameo asking about the newspaper with the largest circulation in the United States and Cumso answering with a quip that the paper in question is money. The brief dialogue highlights a satirical view on media reach and currency.
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George
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