American Ship-Building Progress and Navy Readiness
Commissioner Jarvis Patten reports that American shipbuilders rival Great Britain in quality and are expanding iron and steamship output. He notes the thriving coastwise trade, growing total tonnage, and value of ships, urging bounties to spur first class mail steamers and a national apprentice system to raise seafaring standards and strengthen wartime readiness.
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Jarvis Patten
Great Briain
California
United States
Tssl
taber mares
Cleveland on Civil Service Reform in era of new administration
The article reports on Governor Cleveland's stance that Civil Service reform should be enforced with good faith and without evasion, noting reactions from the National Civil Service Reform League and Childress on federal officeholder retention amid a changing administration. It also covers remarks by Samuel J. Randall in Louisville and other brief items from Atlanta and New York, including a gas explosion in Augusta and Howgate’s movements.
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Cleveland
New York
National Civil Service Reform League
pew
Civil Service
ay iolinws
ALBANY
Tron
George William Carus
Pre’ dent
Deer Sea
Congress
Mr. Randall
Louuisvile
Samuel J. Randall
Louisville
Board of Trade rooms
Joan 5 B. Green
McAdoo
South
Randall
Pendennis clab rooms
Chinese Diplomacy Warns Granville On Sale to Fragos
London dispatch reports Marquis Tseng warning Earl Granville over a proposed sale to Fragos. The brief telegraph note outlines diplomatic sensitivity and potential repercussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Marquis Tseng
Earl Granville
Seven Catle and Monarch vessels breach neutrality claims
Report notes seven ships in Catle and Monarch lines trading between England and Cape of Good Hope to transport French troops to China. British government warns owners no leniency under foreign enlistment act. Denials of French purchase questioned. France may recall ministers. tensions affect China relations. Map shows earthquake toll in Granada and surrounding regions. Gladstone celebrated on 75th birthday with nationwide congratulatory messages.
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Catle
Monarch lines
England
Cape of Good Hope
China
M. Codiot
Rorvier
Comerce
Ferry
Patenotre
Tien Tsin
Shanghai
Earthquake Impacts Hit Corinthia and Wales
December 29 reports detail a severe Corinthia quake causing extensive building damage. Wales felt a tremor with many homes damaged while London bankers Truninger and Co. suspended operations.
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Virnya
Corinthia
Wales
London
Lonxpox
Truninger & Co
Cigar Makers Protest Spanish American Treaty Ratification
A memo from San Francisco cigar manufacturers opposes ratification, claiming the treaty would ruin business and cost millions invested and 7,000 workers their jobs. The Cigar Manufacturers Association of the Pacific Coast sent a protest letter to Senator Miller. Also, David Nye, railroad general superintendent, died suddenly at his office.
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San Francisco
Washington
Cigar Manufacturers Association of the
Pacific Coast
Miller
David Nye
North Pacific Coast Railroad
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The Doctor and the Lawyer Bill Justice Tale
A tale recounts a doctor charging a week’s service at seventy five dollars and a lawyer’s fee for the same period. A sewing girl, earning about seventy five cents weekly, fears she cannot pay. The anecdote highlights disparities in professional charges and income.
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Practical farm hints and crafts from 19th century periodicals
A miscellany of home crafts and farm tips. Patents for churn designs, cloth pen-wipers, grape baskets repurposed as work baskets, cabbage sprouting advice, a honeyed skin wash, and milk pudding methods. DIY remedies for hog cholera, roof sealing with lime and ashes, and fly control with horse blankets. Macaroni with tomatoes, woven willow baskets, butter quality debates, a Wisconsin beekeeper dispute, photo frame crafts from pasteboard.
The Lake House Hotel Renovated with Family Friendly Comfort
The well known hotel has been thoroughly renovated and newly furnished. Special facilities are provided for families. The table is the best in class with fine wines and a cigarette bar. Polite attention and reasonable rates are offered.
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H. W. Howgate
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Burro mountains
Mapalo
Maldgddnd
Granada
Jimena
Cajon
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Albania
Malaga
Alfametejo
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Gladstone
Lexpos
Hawarden
Birthda
Prince of Wales
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Wisconsin
New Jersey
Indiana
LAKE HOUSE
ROYAL BAKING POWDER COMPANY
daly Wall Street
PRAYTER BOOKS
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BAZSAB
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NEVADA THEATER
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Papa Eccles
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Polly Eevles
A. Lian
Hy Heanett
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Katherine Kinkead
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Orange Hill
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W. R. STRONG & CO
Racramanio
JOHN SUNDERLAND
John B. Stetson & Co
Nevada
WILLIAM GOEGGEL
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