A Nation’s Vista of Talent and Training in War Time
A composite report blends commemorative verse on leadership with a Chicago News survey of country vs city boys in naval apprentice recruitment. It notes higher physical aptitude among rural youths, cites examinations in December to February, and mentions promotions, military travel rates, and navy vessel naming by state. It quotes Dr. Fernand Honrotin and Dr. W. S. Christopher, contrasts city excess with country health, and references a push to recruit from rural districts.
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Chicago
Fernand Honrotin
LaSalle Venue
Commander Blocklinger
W. S. Christopher
Board of Education
Blocklinger
Naval
Masonic Temple
Chicago News
Navy
W. F. Arnold
California
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San Francisco
Philippines
Santa Fe
Ogden Road
Pach
Indianapolis News
Green Bay Bay
Mciinley
William H. H. Chapman
Green Bay
United States Infantry
Mulwaukee Wisconsin
Chapman
Henley W. Chapman
West Point
Fort Assiniboine
Mont
Twentieth Infantry
William 8. McCaskey
Twentletfident
Montana
Fort Leavenworth
Cuba
San Juan
el Caney
Santiago
Montauk Point
The Interference of Miss Nancy
Miss Cairns resists Miss Nancy’s matchmaking while a Scotsman suitor proposes a daring scheme to win her. In a village, romance, gossip, and a wedding unfold as neighbors press for a match, culminating in a morning departure amid celebration and secrets.
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Miss Cairns
Oer “Na
Nancy
New York
Jim
MacDonald
Mary
James MacDonald
Sbe
Four Love Lyrics From The Greek The Pi ret Rise
Fragmentary verse lines from a London Spectator note lamenting doubt and longing for paradise. The speaker questions fate and fate’s bearings, seeking direction amid uncertainty and sorrow.
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London Spectator
Railways of the United States Capital and Wages
The capitalisation of the railways in the United States is 11000000000 dollars. The railways employ over 875000 men and for the year ending June 30, 1898 they paid more than 495000000 dollars in compensation for services.
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United States
Move to Let Women Officiate Weddings in Massachusetts
Massachusetts activists led by Mrs. Martha S Hoyt petition the legislature to authorize women serving as special commissioners to perform marriages. The plan mirrors prior duties of justices of the peace, seeks official authority for a seven year deputation, and cites Hoyts past public roles in real estate politics and abolition of a saloon as context for change.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Justices of the Peace
Martha
Hoyt
Bouton
Basteg
United States
Kansas
Martha 5. Hoyt
Missouri
Late Sen Stephen M White dies in Los Angeles
The former U S senator and California political figure Stephen M White died at his home in Los Angeles after a long career as district attorney state senator lieutenant governor and U S senator. Born in San Francisco about 47 years ago he studied at Santa Clara Jesuit college and practiced law in Los Angeles from 1874. He chaired the National Democratic conventions in 1876 and 1896 and argued many cases before the U S Supreme Court.
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United States
Stephen M. White
Los Angeles
California
Steve” White
William White
New York State
Stephen White
San Francisco
Jesuit College of
Santa Clara
Inls
United States Senate
White
United States Supreme Court
Mormon Church Growth and Policy of Colonization
Discussion of the Mormon church’s rapid growth, its cooperative settlement strategy, and its global expansion through missions and settlements. Claims the church promotes immediate economic security and land ownership, contrasting with other denominations’ emphasis on future salvation. Also notes European succession laws and a NY wage law decision impacting back pay and overtime claims.
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Ormon
Mormon Church
Ciiely
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