Liquor and discipline aboard world navies tussle over temperance
An examination of naval attitudes to drunkenness across Britain, Japan, Germany and Russia contrasts strict abstinence aboard modern warships with historic grog rations. It notes Queen Victoria's influence, Edward VII’s reforms, and current penalties, praising total sobriety as crucial for gunnery accuracy and crew safety.
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New York
Queen Victoria
Manyland
New York Times
Sir John Fullerton
Josephus Daniels
Auli
Edward VII
London
James VI
St. Germain
England
Black Watch
Lord Charles Beresford
Mediterranean
Great Britain
Daniela
William
Germany
United ‘States
France
Italy
Japan
Harold
Kaiser
George
Funeral of William Casey A Cheerful Wake Behind the Bar
William Casey a California bartender famed for cattle country died by his own hand after a troubled health. He left 1000 dollars for his cremation and directed friends to celebrate his death with a humorous wake in San Francisco. Ashes in an urn were toasted behind a bar before a dinner and theater outing.
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San Francisco
Wiliam
Casey
California
Salinas
Wife Seeks Separation After Midnight Face Painting Incident
Beatrice Hyams testifies in a New York supreme court suit for separation from Joseph Hyams alleging repeated disturbances. She notes his claims of cosmetics, the incident of awakenings, calling their son to see the supposed Indian, and sleeping on the floor to avoid his mood.
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New York
Beatrice Hyams
Justice Blanchard
Supreme Court
Joseph Hyams
Saloon Porter Finds Diamond Gets Reward in Chicago
A saloon porter named Mossy Joy found a five carat diamond while on duty at a Chicago establishment and returned it to owner William Hanka. Joy received a $100 reward for the recovery.
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Chicago
William
Hankathan
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Cc. H. Moon
First National Bank
J. H. Allen
C. D. Atkinson
Allen & Atkinson
Pocahontas
Towa
H. C. Barnes
D. V
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H. W. Lyon
Moray
Rolfe, Iowa
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Jas. Fox
Anos
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Ness
Stuart
Austria
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Togo
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Emperor William of Germany
Son
Ford
DEACO
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White Bros
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Rolfe Roller
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