Amatuer theater tale linked to a New England reception
William Barnes Jr recalls a tale about a fashionable reception in a New England town. A friend introduced the prominent guests to a statuesque young woman said to have great histrionic ability. The quip: she can turn any painful tragedy into amusement at amateur theatricals. Battle ship Florida being overhauled.
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William Barnes
Jnr
New York
Jones
New England
Miss Smith
Philadelphia Telegraph
Is That Small Boy Taking Music Lessons
A brief note reflects a father’s reply about his son’s music lessons and a stray remark about a spanking. The quoted exchange hints at domestic discipline and family dynamics in a casual setting. The fragment suggests a light, observational moment rather than a full scene.
New Tide Prediction Machine Demonstrated at Washington
The U S coast and geodetic survey unveiled a complex tide forecasting machine in Washington. The device, run by Dr E Lester Jones, records a year of tide data on a 370 foot long chart showing mean sea level and fluctuating tides for mariners.
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United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Bureau
Washington
E. Lester Jones
War rules on civilians bearing arms and recognition
The passage states that under laws of war any civilian found with arms may be shot without mercy, arguing the rule protects the population. It adds combatants must wear a distinguishing badge so invading troops cannot exploit nonuniform groups.
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Columbia
Naval Academy At
Annapolis
Columbia University
Lemnos
Firgun
Mudros
Iste
Florida
Galicia
Galician
Carpathians
House of Representatives
Genevieve Clark
Champ Clark
James M. Thomson
New Orleans
Floriaa
New York Navy Yard
Trieste
Adriatic
Isonzo
Uncle Sam
Arizona
Pennsylvania
Ea Eo Rae Meles
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