Hazing at West Point in Spotlight Sparks Senate Debate
The article details brutal hazing practices at West Point and Annapolis, distinguishing milder forms from harsher rites. It describes the duties of plebes, the shirt tail parade, confinement in wardrobes, water pouring, and the “passing around” beating, plus dormitory ridicule and demoralizing rituals.
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Washington Star
Whittaker
West Point
Senate
Annapolis
Pleb
Plebs
Carridor
Pleba
A Ride in a Fly Wheel at Jersey City Factory
Chief engineer Morrin recounts a narrow escape tale from P. Lorillard & Co. tobacco plant in Jersey City. A Skye terrier named Jersey vanished and was found near the fly wheel race after a wail by the machinery, suggesting a remarkable incident with the dangerous rotating wheel.
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New York Sun
P. Lorillard & Co
Jersey City
Morrin
Jersey
Jerry
Paris Elysee Ball Describes Glittering Night Of Fashion
The Paris Elysee ball dazzled with mirrors flowers and light as gowns brocades and diamonds dominated the scene. An American couple drew attention Mme Gautreau and Madame Mitford impressed with striking dress and lavish diamonds while staff and French hosts mingled in ornate salons.
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the Elysee
Grevy
Mme
Gautreau
Avegne
la Vierge
Mr. Grevy
Madame Mitford
Deep Sea Results Revealed at Royal Institution Lecture
A late Royal Institution London lecture concisely stated recent deep sea exploration results. Four-elevenths or unknown figures were noted as part of the discussion.
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Royal Institution
London
Remarkable memory feats at New York hotels
A New York Times correspondent recalls at Fifth Avenue and Metropolitan hotels a hat attendant who identically returns hundreds of hats to their owners. He claims to picture owners' faces inside each hat to match them instantly, while noting such feats arise from training rather than rare natural memory.
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New York Times
Nature
Fifth Avenue
Metropolian
New York
Sinless Sabbath Breaking Debate Sparks Letter Response
The Boston Congregationalist discusses an author’s claim of sinless Sabbath breaking. It argues the phrase is nonsense, since true Sabbath breaking requires sin, while a sinless day cannot be broken. It warns against secularizing Sunday and upholds sacred worship and family fellowship.
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Boston
John Halifax
Multiple incidents reported from May 10 11 across states
A string of brief items covers a fatal duel at Arrow Rock a lightning death in Fulton a wagon accident in Rockport fires in Bradford a deadly mine explosion at High Lode in Central City and Methodist General Conference proceedings in Cincinnati and Springfield with bishop elections and public disorder.
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Bradford
McLeod & Morrison
United States Pipe Lines
Rexford
United Lines
Washington
Springfield
Grant
Cook County
Chant
Deadwood
D. T
High Lode
Central City
Samuel Kimble
Joseph Trudell
Jonas Gilmore
Kimble
Gilmore
Janesville
Wis
Methodist General Conference
Cincinnati
Harris
Payne
J. M. Trimbele
Wheeler
C. B. Fisk
D. Curry
J. M Buckley
R. M. Hatfield
Curry
Fisk
Chicago
Michael Webber
Ole Anderson
Robert Law
North Pier
Webber
Anderson
Chicago Convention Chaos Delays GOP Nominations
At the Chicago convention the hall crowded by 9 30 with seats snatched and delegates shouting as Anthony and Singer clashed over temporary leadership. Police dispersed turbulence while credentials and secretary selections proceeded amid continued disorder and contested delegations.
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Field
Tuthill
Anthony
Lieut. Byrne
Singer
Palmer House
Grant
Roberts
Fifth Ward
Committee On Credentials
Committee On
Abner Taylor
Springfield
Blaine
Washburne
Kirk
Chicago
Narsh
Mr. Singer
Mr. Anthony
Stiat
Chris. Mamer
W. T. Johnson
Johnson
Mr. Roberts
Mr. Bon
Bishop Simpson At Music Hall In Cincinnati
The Cincinnati audience packed the Music Hall with about seven thousand people, many standing in aisles and lobbies as Bishop Simpson delivered a powerful sermon. His voice grew stronger, and the crowd listened intently with occasional applause during the service.
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Bishop Simpson
Music Hall
Cincinnati Enquirer
McKenney Named Clerk of the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court appoints James H. McKenney to the clerkship left vacant by Middleton. The post pays about 30 000 to 50 000 dollars annually and carries long service. Middleton held the job over twenty years. McKenney has worked in the office for over twenty years and led the business the last two. He is popular with practitioners.
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Philadelphia
Moore Street Wharf
Mosquito Hollow
Lake Ontario
Horace Greely
Canada
Ontario
Villadelphia
New Brunswick
Trenton
Delaware
Otto Krummel
United States
Tuscarora
Miurile Islands
Pacific
Mount
Everest
Bermuda
Professor Abel
Captain Noble
Sulu Sea
Supreme Court of the United States
James H. McKenney
Middleton
McKenney
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