Portraits and pledges in Challis Idaho gathering
The Silver Messenger notes a playful yet telling scene as townsfolk react to King Edward’s birthday, with a minister quipping that debtors need not donate. A notable Indianapolis bride elect, Mian Josephine Bows Holman, is highlighted along with Dr John W Holtman, a Florida State Industrial College agriculture professor and prominent scientist who has earned membership in the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and the Royal Agricultural Society of England.
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Mian
Josephine Bows Holman
Indianapolis
Mar ‘Coni
John W. Holtman
Florida State Industrial College
Massachusetts Horticultural Society
Slee
Royal Agricultural Society of England
Physico-Medical Association of
Indiana
J. M. Thurston
Richmond
Thurston
Joe Prey
Pacific Coast
Royal Victor
Términus
Nashville
W. T. Shafer
Parador Hernando
Hoe
Mortis Park
Elans Iy
Chicago
Robert Wadiell
Beginning of Things and Progress Across Realms
The article surveys industrial methods, medical beliefs from Persia, and immigration to Cuba, noting Spain’s root in Cuba and the U S contrast. It recounts rapid tech change in electric rail, Madrid thief with an electric trick, prize fighting politics in Mexico, and a royal yachting voyage of Queen Wilhelmina with planned Venice departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wuld
Cuba
Spain
United States
Froude
Madrid
Chemints
Saxony
Cincinnati
Mexico
Diaz
Wilhelmina
Genoa
Naples
Palermo
Sicily
Venice
Convort
Holland
Port Said
Dutch East Indies
Beaumont’s Housing Crisis Marks Oil Boom Furor
Beaumont, Texas, the oil hub, faces extreme hotel shortages and sky high rates as crowds flood the city. Cots sell for five dollars a day, tents rise on vacant lots, and meals are scarce with guarded restaurants and makeshift wagons serving coffee and sandwiches. The influx fuels brief prosperity despite harsh living conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Texas
Launching of the New Maine Battleship in Philadelphia
The article details the launching of the new Maine battleship in Philadelphia, its superior armor and engines, leadership under Capt. Charles D. Sigsbee, and the continuation of the Maine legacy three years after Havana harbor disaster. It lists dimensions, armor, propulsion, and range, noting a twin screw triple expansion system and 16,000 horsepower. Also included are profiles of boxers Dave Sullivan and Oscar Gardner, and brief mentions of naval officers and related curios about the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Maine
Hava~ Ha Harbor
Globe
Charles D. Sigshee
Wicely
Anthony
Sigsbee
Havana Harbor
Sula
New York
St. Paul
Naval Intelligence Office
Washington
Richard Wainwright
Gloucester
Santiago
War Academy
Annapolis
Anto
Alabama
Queenstown
Ireland
Cape Horn
New York Club Bars Independence From Trials for International Cup
Detroit and Toledo yachtsmen condemn the New York Yacht Club for barring Thomas W. Lawson’s Boston yacht Independence from trial races between the Constitution and Columbia. Minneapolis Dexter and Joe Taylor condemn the move as narrowing a national event to a club affair, while others note rivalries and potential defender chances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Min Angiy
Cleveland
Yachtamentre
New York Yacht Uh
Lawson
Boston Yacht Independence
Ernest W. Radder
Great Lakes Yacht Racing Union
New York
Elie
Detroit House
New Yorks
Detroit Telegram
New York Yacht Club
Thomas W. Lawsen
Colimbia
Detroit
John L. Dexter
Lakes
New York Club
Toledo
Joe ‘Taylor
Juanita
Burt Bertree
The
Viking
Crowinshield
R. D. Potter
Frank Frey
Buffalo expo to stage boxing acts with Charley Mitchell
The Buffalo exhibition plans to employ several gloves experts. Charley Mitchell has returned and aims to spar with Kid Coy over the summer. Frank Erne Schede is set to appear in the show, and James J. Corbett may join. Corbett reportedly enjoys notable success in recent stage ventures, performing solo pieces.
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Buffalo
Pugiliste
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Silver Messenger
Challis
Idaho
Indowd
Edward
Persia
Prietors
Sabine Pass
Port Arthur
Houston
Ohio
Tom L. Johnson
Johnson
Blackstone
Dooley
Wisconsin State University
Li Follette
Alma J, Prisble
Milwaukee
Ti la
California
Jens
Win R. Merritt
Blandin Ing
Ward
Dmore
Alex P. Howell
Dave Sullivan
Dave
Cork
Oscar Gardner
Omaha Kid
Kid Broad
Tim Callahan
Jack Hamilton
Jack McClelland
Louisville
Terry McGovern
Spike” Sullivan
Gardner
Fitzsimmons
Fitzaimmons
Lavigne
McGovern
Tell
Sharkey
Philip James Bativy
Pontus
London
Steck Khow
Vigne
Om McGoverdt
Garry Hermann
Orrny Gosser
Washington Park
Kentucky
Tennessee
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