Spy Life and a Royal Conspiracy in Napoleon Era
A narrative scene shows Fouche misled about d Arras, Napoleon exposing the plot, and a narrator’s grim reflection on espionage. The moment ends with the narrator pledging loyalty to Napoleon, recognizing the spy trade as despicable. Additional brief items note a Pittsburgh breach of promise case and Gen Miles urging cocked hats for Massachusetts soldiers.
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Aire
Miles
Massachusetts National Guard
Nels
The Hoop Skirt Debate Sparks Fashion Controversy
Mrs Arthur Stannard urges English women to reject the hoop skirt mirroring Paris trend. She claims she halted crinoline rebirth twelve years ago and led 21 000 women to pledge postcards against hoop skirts. Promoters insist the new hoop skirt adds fullness at the hips, not old circumference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Stannard
John Strange Winter
Paris
Mra. Stannard
England
Mrs. Stannard
Crimoliniat
Chicago
Lewis and Clark Exposition Opens to World in Portland
The Lewis and Clark exposition in Portland opened with grand ceremonies and world figures in attendance. The fair runs until October 15 and has grown from a modest local project to a world class event with federal and state support and a multi million dollar outlay. The success is highlighted by debt free status at opening and strong private and governmental backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Pacific Northwest
Exposition Corpor
Oregon
Witty Bits and Oddities From a 1900s Page
The fragmentary column mentions fortunes, a ban on actors by the Pittsburgh YMCA, a bank cashier remark, Billy Bailey in town, a Ohio man fined for killing a woman, a playwright quip about mathematics and royalty, a Troy pitcher struck by lightning, and the Chicago brick trust deemed illegal.
A Napoleonic Journey to Boulogne Halted by Illness
The narrator travels from St Cloud toward Boulogne with Napoleon, Ney, and others in a small escort. The prince grows suddenly ill with chest pains and headaches, forcing stops for medical care at Barcoane. A continuation is promised.
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St. Cloud
Boulogne
Napoleon
Decamp
Marshal Ney
Italy
Claringe
Segur
Soult
Barcoane
Fortune
Steamer Collision Ties Up Oregon Routings
The steamer Charles R. Spencer collided with the Dalles City on the Willamette River near Portland. The Spencer was badly disabled and towed out of service for several weeks after the bow impact caused the vessels to change ends while racing down river. Both boats were operated by competing lines.
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Portland
Ore
Charles R. Spencer
Dalles City
Willamette
Recall of Seattle Fire Anniversary Promises City Parade
The Volunteer Firemen’s association plans a June 6 celebration marking the Seattle fire anniversary. They recall heroic work when Seattle could not pay firefighters and note lingering rivalry between two old companies. An exhibit of ancient apparatus will be shown on parade day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piremen’s
Seattle
Bonaparte Appointed Secretary of the Navy
President Roosevelt named Charles J. Bonaparte to succeed Paul Morton as secretary of the navy. Morton resigns effective July 1 to pursue other duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles J. Bonaparte
Roosevelt
Paul Morton
Secretary of the Navy
Plans for New York Subway System Revealed
Bonaparte, an old friend of Roosevelt and noted Baltimore reformer, is highlighted as a brilliant lawyer involved in civic improvements. The notice promotes a special round trip rate East via Northern Pacific to Milwaukee, tickets on sale June 9 and 16, price 49 dollars 70 cents.
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New York
Bonaparte
Roosevelt
Baltimore
Northern Pacific
Milwaukee
Wis
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Fouche
Monsiegneur d'Arras
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la Croix
Comte d' Arras
Monaieur le Duc
Comte
d'Arras
Thiat
la Crotz
France
Duke
Pittsburg
Rome
Fary
Seattle Star
B. FP. Chase
A. D. A. J. Tennant
State of Washington
the Star
Wilson's Modern Business College
Collins
James
Josh
Eral
F. H. Harriman
Pitteburg Y. M. C. A
Pitteburg’s
Billy Bailey
Bailey
Salisbury
Vertiser
Ohio
Troy, N. Y
Chicago Brick Trust
Lberal
Eastern Outfitting Co., Inc
Pike Street
Cor
Reliable Credit House
Homeward Bound
Danderine
Lewis
Eva Lowe
Mamillon Avenue
Chicage
Doctor Knowlton
Gaetan
Mies
Eva Lewis
Bettie
Ald
Quaker Drug CO
Fairbanks
Wil
Dawson
Northern
Pacific
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Second Avenue
Marion Street
Second Ave
Marion St
Marion
Garland
GEO. H. Woodhouse CO
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