Summer Styles and New Cottons Fashion Notes
A long fashion article highlights dimities organzeilles and batistes, new cotton fabrics, dotted muslin robes, and pale pastels. It notes the season’s charm, quality, and price ranges, with commentary on organdie, lawn textures, and crêpe or satin trims, urging readers to preview dress patterns and fabrics for summer wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Baralm
Mira
Portage
Careeul
Shouse
Vaefatnese
Garesin
Jake Daye
Denis Rer
Urgandins
Urgandie
Clint
Arersena
CGT
Hese
Crete
Trea
Beasent
Fashion Notes on Spring Gowns and Boleros in Velvet and Lace
The article surveys spring fashion with bolero jackets in velvet and lace, detailing trims such as stitched bands, yokes, and plume-like effects. It notes French cloths, empire-inspired silhouettes, voluminous gowns, and decorative belts, highlighting colors like cream, pink, and ivory and accessories such as buttons, fur trims, and delicate plaited skirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieee
Shinemmner Mintertia
Guinea
Loss of the Ruby Ann off Whidbey Island
The fishing steamer Grayling reports the probable loss of the sloop Ruby Ann near Whidbey Island. The capsized craft held crew and passengers, with clothing and provisions found aboard. Names bearing Hansen were found on the vessel, and it will be brought to port on the Grayling’s next trip.
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Seatthe
Wann
Grayling
Sullivan
Whidby Island
Hane
Hansen
Whidsby Itland
Man Reported Alive After 35 Years Missing in Lebanon
Alexander Savagy of Rlomaburs Pa vanished from his home 35 years ago and was presumed dead. A letter from him arrives stating he is now an officer of high standing and seeking fortune, with earlier notes from China suggesting a grand fortune.
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Rlomaburs
Alexander Savagy
Savage
Hue
China
Orient
New York to reduce taxes seeks beer tax cut debate
A Washington dispatch reports the Ways and Means Committee weighs broad tax relief as revenues exceed expenditures. Brewers push to halve the beer tax, while the panel may target repeal of taxes on receipts and messages. Treasury caution favors delaying major cuts until business improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lat
Peoial
Times
Washington
Treasury
Ways and Méany
Means
Payne
Steele
Datzell
le Treasury Department
Danish West Indies sale talks with United States progress
Captain W V Christmas Checkinck Holm felt of Copenhagen, an accredited Danish agent, reports ongoing negotiations over selling the islands of St Thomas St John and St Croix to the United States. Initial price 13 million, cut to 7.5 million, Danish offer now around 4 million. Denmark seeks good terms with the United States and may favor transfer if canal plans advance.
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New York
W. V. Christmas Checkinck-Holmfelt
Copenhagen
Manhattan
Washington
United States
St. Thomas
St. John
St. Cross
Detmark
Desmark
Captain Christmas
West Indice
Christina
Consantine Bran
Taolvh
Harry White
London
Denmark
Greetigad
Ireland
Foroer Island
Justice Brown Attacks Sensational Journalism at Albany Meeting
Justice Brown of the United States Supreme Court criticizes sensational journalism in a keynote address to the State association. He denounces ugly stories, methods to advertise papers, paid space for scandal, and prying into private lives to create startling articles. He warns that illustrations and sensational weekly editions degrade journalism and moral standards.
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Justice Brown
Albany
Har Associattion
Uhited
States Supreme Court
Washington
Edivorta
Res
Hook
Erib
Battlen
Manta
A BRAWNY SCOT Grape-Nuts TESTIMONIAL
A reader from Galland California, John JW Hunter, reports gaining 24 pounds after using Grape-Nuts. He describes mixing a simple preparation with two level tablespoons, sugar, hot water, then resting two minutes, claiming the dish would satisfy the Prince of Wales. He notes prior poor digestion and misjudged nutrition.
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Prince of Wales
Edinburgh
Scotland
Tohn JW. Hunter
Galland
California
Press Cruelty and Private Reputation in Free Society
In a speech cited by Justice Brown, the text denounces the press for attacking private character and questions the adequacy of protections for citizens. It warns against attempted censorship and notes the danger of despotic press power that can ruin reputations through coordinated attacks by powerful journals.
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Mins
Telegram Snippet Chronicles Jan News Flashes
A mosaic of brief dispatches from New York Boston Chicago and other locales dated January 17 report naval personnel moves diplomatic notes and a dynamite disaster. Highlights include a Manila bound order to retire a paymaster and signals of Philippine policy, plus a Spanish prisoner relief arrival in Barcelona.
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New York
William A. English
Ice Pres Werth
iSotain
Votanteces
York
Board of Pean Sere Sodey
Hannah Stet
Gottwes
Chicago
A Seligman
Orange Free State
Iotenelsing
Seligman
Turin
Aviginns
Udine
Burrountine
Wanahinkes
Barcelona
Philippines
Coes Anents
Lawmaker Proposes Pensions and Indian Lands Patent
Washington notes report Congressman Ratley of Kansas has introduced bills to pension Stephen F. Hummer, Jense K. Listott, and Esther B. Moul. Delegate Fisnn of Oklahoma introduces a bill allowing the Interior Secretary to issue to John Anderson, a Pottawatomie Indian, and his children, a patent to certain lands.
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Washington
Ratley
Kansas
Stephen F. Hummer
Jense K. Listott
Esther B. Moul
Fisnn
Oklahoma
Secretary of the Interior
John Anderson
Samoan Treaty Ratified by Senate in Executive Session
The senate ratified the Samoan treaty without division in executive session after two hours of debate. Senators Bacon Money and Tilman opposed, while Messrs Davis Foraker and Spooner supported. Bacon urged ensuring native consent and criticized replacing joint authority with U S control, favoring only the Pago Pago harbor if proper. The measure aims to define sovereignty and avoid tripartite complications.
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United States
Washington
Senate
Mess
Davis
Foraker
Spooner
Bacon
Money
Tilman
Hoe
United
Savakes
Tutulim
Tillman
Pago-Pago
Hoar Speech Cable Toll Rumor Ties Carnegie Charge
Washington rumors allege Andrew Carnegie paid the $4,000 bill to cable Senator Hoar's anti expansion message to Aguinaldo associate logs. A congressman cites social ties and possible further exposures as officials note the cable's cost and origin in the tense Philippine insurrection context.
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Hoar
Pittsburg
Washington
John Barrett
Siam
Hong Kong
Aguinalde Logan
Pilipini
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie
Hear
Wax Mae
Congress
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Batiste
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Faehion
Ana & Welle
Kent
Sorel Senairy
Ta Casstog Md Usain
Danish West Indies
Epes
Chicas
Chicage
Hamner
Manila
Tasbon
Beirac
Aiea
James Cr
Percy
Boston
Jan
Fragole
Clark
Unlind Souleny
Christian Inienver
Ainnexports
Minn
F. Th Pesgy & Co
Sthorian
EC. Tietfiinger
Pouvy
Wurhinchin
Navy Department
Jessi
Atuiin
Hamat
Burt Leavenworth
Wan
Worhington
Forrigne
San Francisco
Cat
Willam Jocks
Win
Victoria
Wisandere
Betta Suleee
iGermany
Los Angeles
Cal
Jvathe ‘Famex
Plevens
Portland
Ore
Ruseell Montemery
Annapolis
Tan
Australia
Teavine Adnipotin
Alagia
Brazil
Willa
Ee Willa
Marent
Isa Parte
Denies
Renulved
Comisaerctal Treay
Industri
Hiram P. Dillon
James W. Going, Lec'y
Mgr
John B. Mulvane
Edward Wilder
The
Shawnee Fire Insurance Co
Topeka
Toran
Joab Mulvane
EN. Morrill
Hiawatha
D. W. Mulvane
Overmyer & Mulvana
A. A. Robinson
Merican Central
Treas
D. Pitzpatrick
Salina
John
J. B. Parry, Topeke
J A Will
Saline
James W. Going
Vane
Bank of Topeka
W. W. Church
Supf. of Insurance
Ple
Shawnee Fire Insurance Company
Geo. T. Anthony
Insurance of
Webb McNall
Mexico
Lea’ Topeka
Santa Fe
San Antonio
Monterey
El 180
Las Vegas Hot Springs
Colorado Springs
T. S. King
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
EH. Gavity
Maxacan
W. W. Gavitt Printing & Publishing CO
Gual
Tlepione
Ibet
Kan
Fort Bayard
Surgeon General of the Army
General Hospital
Burdeck
Amer
Castoria
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