The Empress Dowager Hands Nail Guards Alluringly Described
Katharine A. Carl recounts in With the Dowager Empress her months at the Imperial palace in Peking painting the Empress Dowager and observing her hands. The Empress wore long nails protected by jade and gold nail guards, with pearls rubies and a green jade left set.
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China
Int Ik
Mise
Katharine A. Carl
New York
Empress Dewater
Imperial Palace
Peking
St.Louis
National Museum
Washington
United States
Miss Carl
Empress Dowager’s Extravagance and Kite Mastery Revealed
A Montreal Herald account portrays the Empress Dowager’s refined habits and tastes noting her careful avoidance of opium, use of a cigarette-holder, and unique smoking rituals. It highlights her artistry in painting, dress design, jewelled adornments, perfumes, and an immense pearl collection. The piece recalls a garden kite-flying event where she demonstrated exceptional grace and taught a guest to fly a kite.
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China
Montreal Herald
Pertinent questions and idle tales in early 1900s notes
A Denver executive recalls Joshua Gentry, former Hannibal & St. Joseph president, who once toured his railroad in shabby clothes and challenged the engineer about steam. The gag leads to a stern reminder of status and recognition. Also notes on motor liability laws in Germany and a humorous fusion candidate aside from Martin J. Littleton.
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Frank J. Hearne
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company of
Denver
Joshua Gentry
Hannibal & St. Joseph Railway
Burlington Oyster
Gentry
Junction Staton
Martin J. Littleton
Brooklyn
New York
Littleton
Jennie
Once Royal Yacht Now A Trader Hildegarde Fails To Refit
The Hildegarde, the 1874 Camber & Nicholson schooner built for the Prince of Wales, was towed up the Hackensack River to Subtle Ferry New Jersey for dismantling and conversion into a cargo trader likely to carry bricks. Once owned by George J. Gould and Gen B M Whitlock, the 127 foot vessel features teak construction, mahogany fittings, and retains prince era tapestry. Now slated as a durable trader with ample cargo space, the yacht's royal past contrasts with its impending commercial role.
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Hildegarde
Prince of Wales
King Edward VII
Hackensack River
New Jersey
Subtle Ferry
Camper & Nicholson
Gosport
George J. Gould
B. M. Whitlock
Prince
Albert Edward
Lady Brooke
London
Brooke
Models of Famous Racing Boats at New York Yacht Club
The New York Yacht Club houses a model room where enthusiasts study historic yacht designs and the progression of racing boat forms. The collection began with a 1844 Gimcrack era rule requiring a yacht model for entry, building a mute yet intelligent history of the America's Cup and its legendary contenders.
Famous America's Cup yachts on display exhibit
A display shows paired yachts history from the America's Cup with models of ships such as the Livonia, 1871, Countess of Dufferin, 1876, Madeline, 1876, Atalanta, 1881, Puritan, 1885, Thistle, 1887, Valkyrie II, 1893, and Valkyrie TL. The article contrasts America and Columbia designs, noting the shift from centerboard to deep keel and the dramatic mast heights and rigging differences.
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Livonia
Countess of Dufferin
Madeline
Atalanta
Puritan
Thistle
North River
Ancient yacht models at New York Yacht Club collection
The New York Sun describes an evolving yacht model collection at the New York Yacht Club. It notes historic centerboard and plaskon types, accounts of Genesta, Puritan, Galatea, Mayflower, Thistle, Volunteer, Valkyrie, and Valkyrie II, with ties to America's Cup history. It highlights donors such as James Gordon Bennett and J. Lander Jr., and the enduring influence of cup racers on yacht design while promising further additions this year.
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Thistle
Valkyries
Lord Dunraven
Valkyrie
York Yacht Club Burgee
Henrietta Fleetwing
Vesta
James Gordon Bennett
Careset
Wil
Marshall
Endymics
Jee Lander, Jr
Roys United Services Institution
Naval College Museum
Greenwich
William IV
Periagua
New York Sun
Open air living and a talking piano promises
Dr. Joan Clendenin, kin to Horace Greeley, swears by outdoor life. Since last September he has slept on a balcony and spent little time indoors, claiming improved health from living outside. A Kansas farmer recalls a tale of transport to the parson’s doorstep during elopement chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Clendenin
Horace Greeley
Clendennin
Jewish Chautauqua issues syllabus for American Jewish History
The Jewish Chautauqua society released a free syllabus of readings in American Jewish History to mark the 250th anniversary of Jewish settlement in America. Dr. Berkowitz, the chancellor, drafted the list for distribution as a contribution to the anniversary celebration.
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Jewish Chautauqua Society
America
Berkowitz
United States Gold Output Gains in 1905
Preliminary figures from the director of the mint place U S gold production at 4,178,593 fine ounces for the year, valued at 86,337,700 dollars. This marks a gain of about 6,000,000 in value over 1904. Alaska drives the increase while California shows a decline among large producers.
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United States
Alaska
California
Channel Tunnel Scheme Returns to Notice in Reform Era
According to the London Graphia, the present year will see a revival by French engineers and commercial men of the channel tunnel project. The engineers and their scientific supporters honor M. Potier, the engineer who first initiated the scheme over thirty years ago.
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London Graphia
M. Potier
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Germany
Royal Yacht
Historic
New York Yacht Club
Yechteman
Windhurst
Mattlower—Is
Columbia
Cambria
Magic
Sappho
Canada
Genesta
Kensington
Naval College
Battle of
Santiago
J. Pierpont Morgan
Corsair
Club
Mischiep
Jack
Kansas
Lacy
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