Fragmented 19th century miscellany includes politics and science
A scattered OCR page mixes quotes on honesty and Wall Street with observations on borrowing authority, cold water and whisky, pregnant mentions of pensions for Captain Allyn Capron, Chippewa distrust, and rising corn exports to Europe. It also notes naval prestige shifts and the value of courtesy in social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Allyo Capron
Capron
Santiago
Allyn Capron, Jr
Joan Hill
Roosywelts
I Rough Riders
Plague Arrives in Santos Shapes Western World
The report details Santos Brazil as a plague entry point into the western world, noting poor sanitation, sewer failures, and rat infestations that helped spread yellow fever and later plague. It describes quarantine needs, harbor reforms, and prior commissions that improved Santos, while warning of political delays and civil war hindering sanitary work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Santos
Western Hemisphere
Bunton
New York
Floraneiro
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
Sao Panto
Minas
Shipaware
Portugal
India
United States
Rio
Tam
Central
South America
Braaiham
Atlantic
United States Marine Hospital Service
Department
E. A. Peurtes
Cornell
Rudolph Herring
James H. Fourtes
Ganted
Gao Paulo
James I. Feurtes
Hantos
Rio de Portugal
Havelburg
Vital Brazil
Itan
Romance of the 664 Gag and Hite divorce saga unfolds
The case centers on John R. Hite and Cecilia Nougues, with intruding claims by former nurse Lucy as Hite’s alleged wife. A Mariposa County court verdict deemed Lucy’s marriage invalid yet allowed alimony disputes to be resolved after proof of wifehood. The lengthy drama featured fierce legal fights, threats, and courtroom tensions, tracing a frontier era romance to its courtly end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacy
Hite
California
John R Hite
Calin
Califor Martpeea
Tian
Hilts
Finis
Cecilia Nougues
Delat
Lucy
Pranataan
Nout
W. W. Foote
Jones Mariposa County
Sion
Cathedral choirs and English singing schools praised
A Baltimore Sun report on a tour of Anglican cathedrals notes the high level of English choral training. It contrasts English choirs with those in Germany, Canterbury and London choirs cited among England’s finest, while lamenting inconsistent training elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore Sun
England
Costo
Canterbur
London
King’s College
Cambridge
Falen
Oxford
Germany
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Silver Messenger
M. M. Hweet
Pabishen
Challis
Idaho
Wall Street
Murrias
Waldorf Astor
Duke of Westminster
Scientifa Men
Minnesota
Federal
Europe
France
Navy
Army
America
Sta~tlon
Mond Fata
St A Uttle
Jacky
Frankleigh
Tremenda
City OF
Sailor Boys
Abet
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