Sea Hotel Sails Into Venice Like Spanish Galleon
The Cabrillo, an ocean hotel on the Veneto coast, rises 182 feet long with a 50 foot beam, built to resemble a 15th century Spanish galleon. It rests on piles 400 feet from shore, hosts a grand saloon and dining room, cabins on lower and upper decks, promenades, and staged entertainments, with staff in full Spanish uniforms.
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Venice
Sia
Atlantic
America
Pacific
Shea
Cabrillo
Old Men of Famous Name In Their Third Score And Ten
A survey cites Bryant Whittier Longfellow Lowell Holmes Emerson and others aging to 75 85 still productive. Theodore Mommsen and Earl of Dundonald are noted for late life output and notable feats amid hardship and conflict.
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Saturdayening Post
Bryant
Whittier
Longfel
Lowell
Holmes
Emerson
Theodore Mommeen
Earl of
Odda
Otisand
Peru
Chile
Brazil
A Sewat
Charles James Napier
Scinde
Morality of Renouncing Earthly Life in Old Texts
A line from an antique morality recalls a time when it was fitting for a man to shed present concerns and prepare his soul for the hereafter, a sentiment lingering long after that period's beliefs.
Inquiring Passenger Seeks Missouri Pacific Departure
A Morning meeting at a Union Avenue barber shop reveals a man asking a bootblack about the Missouri Pacific train to St. Louis. The exchange centers on the correct train, its connections, and the leaving time, with the barber’s careful confirmation of routes and stops.
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Armiyeler
Union Avenue
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Kansas City Times
Kaffirs Object to Chinese in S.A. Press Bulletin
A remark notes that quarrels and fights with drawn knives between Kaffirs and Chinese occur almost daily in Market Square, Johannesburg. The item highlights immigration tensions in South Africa as reported by the South African Press Bulletin.
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South Africa
Market Square
Johannesburg
Solomon the Jug Solves the Cash Dilemma
Rome, Ga man Solomon explains his life of drinking and jail keeps him financially ahead. He earns eight dollars a month with board when free, but the magistrate charges ten dollars or thirty days, so he argues he is more valuable behind bars. The tale is recounted by Thomas P. Scott via the Washington Post.
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Solomon
Socrates
Tom Watson
Thomas P. Scott
Rome
Washington Post
Old Solomon
Brothers of St Gabriel's Institute Move to Beaconsfield House
The Brothers of St Gabriel's Institute, renowned for educating deaf and mute boys, have settled at Beaconsfield House near Plymouth Ringland after leaving France under the associations law. They will begin teaching deaf and mute boys regardless of creed.
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Brothers of St. Gabriel's Institute
Beaconsfield House
Plymouth
Ringland
France
Smallpox in France Across Many Departments in 1903
In 1903 smallpox struck fifty of seventy seven French departments from which returns were received, indicating a wide regional distribution of the disease across the country.
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France
Ffty Departments
First organ brought to America to Portsmouth chapel history
The article traces the Brattle organ from Portamouth to King's Chapel Boston and St. Paul's Newburyport, noting its moral opposition, later sale to St. Paul's, purchase by Rev. Dr. Burroughs in 1836 for 450 dollars, its Portsmouth chapel placement, 1901 disassembly for Boston exhibition in 1902, and subsequent thorough repair.
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America
Portamouth
Episcopal Tis
State Street
Brattle
John Preston
York
Thomas Brattle
King’s Chapel
Boston
St. Paul's Church
Newburyport
Dr. Burroughs
Portsmouth
St. John's Episcopal
Heart of the Fire and the Crumbling Castle in Spain
A fragmented, dreamlike passage evokes a burning core and a ruined castle in Spain. Shadows, looming towers, and a mysterious vigil unfold as reader and unseen foes collide in a surreal, atmospheric scene.
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Spain
Passionate Night Promise in a Garden Scene
Lattis senses loneliness as a man named Duram declares love and asks her to marry, but she cannot. He urges separation yet returns later with a hidden visitor Jack. Lattis forgives Duram, then Jack appears. she urges him to leave, while a final intimate farewell underscores a torn, doomed romance.
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Daily Story Pub. Co
Lattis
Little One
Latts
Cear
Jack
Couple Wed After Twenty Seven Years of Waiting in the Moonlight
Des Moines couple Ragan B. Bay hard and Lou Valm aged 47 wed at midnight in the dark. Judge Zell Howleft officiated as the lovers, who had waited 27 years to marry, walked to the home together amid moonlight. They spoke of fate and past care for their aging families.
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Marke
Jurge Zell
Ragan B. Bayhard
Lou Valm
Des Moines
Couips
Roe Thraat
Squire
Judge Roe
Muon- Ut Road
Growing Old Is Largely a Habit of the Mind
An essay asserts age is mental, not fixed by years. If a person dwells on aging after midlife, decrepitude follows. inner renewal comes from constant thought and activity. The piece urges continued reading, thinking, and effort to stay young in spirit and purpose.
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New York Times
Ponce de Leon
Lfe
West Virginia Geologist Sails to Brazil for Coal Study
State geologist Dr. LC White recently sailed for Brazil to inspect and report on the coal fields of Rio Grande do Sul. He will assess reserves, mining methods, and potential development for the West Virginia science and industry records.
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LC. White
West Virginia
Brazil
Rio Grande
Do Sul
Emerson influence and the mystic shrine of youth
Henry James Sr. extols Emerson as a catalyst for youthful vigor and vision, likening him to a spiritual guide who stirs the generous heart. The piece stresses reporting oneself to the mystic shrine of Emerson, who functions as a herald of joy while remaining uncertain in recognizing his audience.
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Emerson
Henry James, Sr
John the Baptist
Torpedoes and Submarines Clash in World War Debate
A Landon Review piece discusses torpedo history showing ships at anchor most often fell to torpedoes. It questions submarine effectiveness against moving targets, noting daylight hazards for subs and the torpedo boat’s past failures at sea.
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Russia
Japan
Landon
A Chic Retort at English Country House
During a weekend at an English country house an American guest faces a culinary mishap at breakfast. She appeals to Mr Choate for help after dropping an egg, prompting a witty reply about coping with the mishap.
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Cheat
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