Naval Hero Dead Special Letter Lewin A Kimberly
Admiral Lewin A Kimberly United States Navy retired died of heart disease in West Newton Massachusetts a few days ago. He served as executive officer of the Hartford Farragut's flagship and participated in attacks on Port Hudson Grand Gulf and Warrington on the Mississippi. He commanded the squadron including the Trenton Nipalo and Vandalia destroyed in the Great Samoa hurricane of 1889. Born Troy New York April 2 1830 he reached retirement age in 1893 and lived in West Newton. He served aboard the Potomac Hartford Vermont and other ships and held posts at New York Boston and Portland during his long career.
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Lewin A. Kimberly
United States Navy
West Newton
Mass
Farragut
Hartford
Port Hudson
Grand Gulf
Warrington
Mississippi
Moblie Bay
Trenton
Nipalo
Vandalia
Samoa
West
Newt
Admiral Kimberly
Troy
Edmund
Kimberly
Maria Bilis
George, Hicks
Chicago
M. M. Donnelly
Georgtonacre Kimberly
Augustus Vai Horn Kimberly
Honey Lake
Barrington
Admiral
Waa
St. Mary's Church, Chicago
Bishop Qu
Bruce
Ceolis
Jamestown
Mediterranean
Africa
Charlotte
Newfoundland
China
Japan
South America
Hexidhen
Potomac
New Orleana
Vicksburg
Nimnis
Tennessee
Buchanan
Mottly Bay
Vermont
New York
Canonicus
New York Navy Yard
Boston Navy Yard
Kimberry
Portland
the Navy
Behly
Bantingo
The Final Catastrophe and the Turk's Threat in World War Era
A historical analysis argues that a strong Ottoman state could disrupt Europe with a large army and coastal defense, while a decisive Turkish ruler might shatter European alliances for years. The piece warns of a looming catastrophe as Delcasse notes resonate and a volatile throne in Turkey faces an eventual, inevitable crisis.
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Turkey
Omdurman
Europa
Spahia
Vienna
Delcasse
Curious Repeater to Be Used in King Baward's Coronation
Londoners show keen interest in a crystal scepter relic linked to the lord mayor’s privilege. The ancient staff, about eighteen inches, features gold and silver bands, seed pearls, and a crownlike top with rubies, sapphires, and large seed pearls. Origin uncertain, dated to early fifteenth century, not seen since George IV’s coronation.
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Baward
Smid
George IV
Aged European rulers and British war office folly
The article notes long lived European sovereigns with many over seventy including Luxemburg grand duke and others, listing ages and titles. It then discusses British war office errors blamed on Boer War criticism, recalling a London club debate about mounted troops and a claimed 1812 misjudgment of Lake Ontario as salt water, cited as a historic fact.
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Europe
Ernst August
George Til
England
Grand Duke of
Luxemburg
Denmark
Duke of
Anhalt
Baden
Bavaria
Grand Duke
Mecklenburg- Strelitz
Emperor of
Austria
George of
Prussia
Saxe- Meiningen
Saxe-Altenburg
King
Saxony
Schwarburg-Sondershausen
Norway
British
War Office
London
South Africa
Admiralty
Lake Ontario
Nutritional Side of the Potato in Caucasian Diet
A fragment notes the potato as a fattening food source and its role in providing essential nutrition to the Caucasian race, mentioning its status among staple provisions and dietary value.
Criticisms of Newspapers and Public Knowledge
The piece argues that average critics often denounce newspapers yet rely on them for worldviews. It notes reporters labor daily to depict tragedy and editors shape opinion, while critics claim vulgar publicity harms taste. It concludes public spirit strengthens with familiarity of the vulgar world.
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Newa
Tle
Atlantic Monthly
Talking to one's self and a selfsame habit
A discussion on self talk contrasts its supposed link to insanity with popular belief. An anecdote from Maj. John Van R Hoff at the Association of Military Surgeons recalls workers building a coffin for a patient who remains alive, illustrating fatalism in care.
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Hamlet
Association of Military Surgeons of the
United States
John van R. Hoff
Association
Navel Hero's Mamane Ant? Death of a Samoan War Sailor
Commander James W. Car Hin, aboard the Vandalia at Apia during the storm of March 16, 1889, recalled rescuing a drowning mouse years later. He recalled the creature's agony and saved its life by pouring out the basin's water, reflecting that terrible night.
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Mamane Ant
James W. Car Hin
Roosevelt family illness and travel notes in early 20th century
Mrs Roosevelt canceled social duties and went to Groton Massachusetts where Theodore Roosevelt Jr the eldest son fights pneumonia at age four in his second year at Groton school Travel chatter notes railroads lament long distance telephone reducing patronage in travel hotels claim similar effects Telegraph and mail deter travel future high speed electric travel may revive movement Critics speculate on public demand to travel versus comfort and convenience A stray item mentions a kennel club show featuring a setter with four gold teeth and a large diamond
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Mra
Roosevelt
Groton
Mass
Theodore
Teddy Jr
Groton School
St. Louis
Chicago
Telegraph
Mail
Refuse to Pardon Youngers Cole and James Younger
Minnesota state board of pardons refused an absolute pardon for James and Cole Younger. The two convicts, now on parole, must stay in Minnesota. They were imprisoned for life for complicity in the Northfield raid and released after decades under a legislative parole act.
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Cole Younger
Minnesota State Board of Pardons
James
Minnesota
Youngers
Tames Younger
Northfield
Pardon Board
Fife
Gave Up Child For Love In New York Marriage Report
Rita H De Alba Stokes former wife of W E D Stokes quietly married Capt Philip M Lydig in New York. Stokes had alimony of twelve thousand dollars yearly and custody terms included rights of visit and potential custody change if she remarried. Rumors claimed the boy’s custody was settled privately with a one point seven million settlement to avoid court. Lydig, a society figure and Spanish War volunteer, linked to the gossip. Cooperative grain sale progress in Kansas shows farmers earning more per bushel and sparking more co ops. French Legion of Honor now at five hundred thousand members. Danish commission in London studying British military bands. Planetoids numbered over three hundred discovered since 1901.
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Rita H. de Alba Stokes
W. E. D. Stokes
Philip M. Lydig
New York
Kansas
Farmers’ Co-operative Grain Association
London
Great Dutch Statesman Kuyper Heads Dutch War Peace Bid
The article identifies Dr Adolf Kuyper premier of the Netherlands as the real originator of the government offer to end the Boer War, noting his wide career from professor to prime minister and his 64 years. It contrasts modern public orators unfavorably with classic eloquence. It cites London Academy remarks on speeches today.
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Dom Paul Kruger
Adolf Kuyper
Netherlands
Dr. Kupper
Kuyper
Noted Small Politicians and Royal Anecdotes
A London era column notes small stature politicians including Mr Lensier who defeated Beery Belmont for Congress and compares Alexander Stayhans. It mentions Ming Edward’s First Specs, Edward VII’s youth, and a Quebec cook’s poisoning myth. It oddly blends royal trivia, a Parisian birth certificate death, and McKinney’s Civil War discharge signed by McKinley Jr.
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Lensier
Beery Belmont
Congress
Alexander Stayhens
Congressman Lever
South Carolina
House
Gentsman
McKinney
Iudge Thomas Breen
Michigan
Naional
William McKinley, Jr
Farm couple praises Saskatoon district after Canada trip
A Michigan farming pair visiting Western Canada report strong prospects around Regina Saskatoon and Long Lake road noting abundant hay water and wood. They praise the Smith settlement and say the district offers a thriving future for farmers. They urge land seekers to locate there and ask Canadian government agents for information.
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Canada
Saskateon
Hosthern
Hague
J. H, Blum
Cramper
Manchester
Washtenaw County
Michigan
Alberta
Slants
Pennsylvania
Ontario
Calgary
Edmonton
Regina
Assiniboia
Lumeden
Balzonie
Long Lake
Saskatoon
South Saskatchewan
Smith Settlement
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Admira Lewis A. Kimberly
Newspaper Critica
Teddy
Capt
Lydig
French Legion of Honor
Mooney
London Academy
Ming Edward
King Edward
Newcastle
Queen Victoria
Albert Edward
Prince of Wales
Charles IX
France
Nes
Ora
Ross
Jean Baptiste Fabre
Montreuil-sous-Bois
Western Canada
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