Mutiny Aboard Steamer New Jersey Attacks U S Consular Agent
At Alexandretta fifty Turkish soldiers mutinied aboard the coasting steamer New Jersey. John T. Peristiany, American consular agent, was assaulted during the incident after he boarded to investigate. The Turkish attack occurred as the ship flew the American flag. The incident prompted a protest from the American embassy in Constantinople.
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Washington
Constantinople
John T. Petistiany
United States
Aleandretta
New Jersey
State Department
Charga A
Peristiany
France
Alexandretta
John T. Peristiany
Naval Bill Reported for House by Navy Committee
The naval appropriation bill totaling 125 421 638 was reported to the house by Chairman Tess. It carries 5 929 316 less than the current appropriation and 2 044 21 less than navy department estimates. The measure sets 34 270 16 for the first year including two battleships eight torpedo boats four submarines and other programs. King George's advisers pursue criminal libel actions against Edward Mylius over claims of Prince of Wales morganatic marriage.
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Washington
House
Tess
Navy Affairs Committee
Navy Department
Colorado House Scandal Involves Aspen Representative
Denver senator ballot sparks dispute as Rep Judkins of Aspen accuses Speer men of pressuring a vote. He claims the pressure aimed to secure support for Major Speer of Denver before the United States Senate ballot. The session addressed personal privilege and integrity concerns.
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Denver
Judkins
Dem
Aspen
House
Speer
Major Speer
United States
Truce Sought in West Virginia Senate Split
Democrats and Republicans reach a deal to unite for another U.S. Senate election to replace Nathan B Scott and the late Stephen B Elkins. Laura Farnsworth Schenk is freed on $10,000 bail after attempting to poison her husband John O Schenk. An Idaho resident donates $35 to the conscience fund with no explanation.
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Charleston
Wva
State Senate
Cincinnati
United States
Nathan B Scott
Stephen B Elkins
Mrs Schenk
Wheeling
W Va
Laura Farnsworth Schenk
John O Schenk
Jordan
Washington
Lewiston
Idaho
Twenty Five Years of It at a Dinner Party
A dialogue from the Judge's Library recalls a dinner party for a couple celebrating twenty five years of marriage. The exchange highlights marital longevity and humor about silver weddings.
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Dha
Judge’s
No, the neighbors attend to that says Houston Post
A quip from the Houston Post questions domestic boundaries as a wife travels and neighbors swoop in to observe. The joke highlights privacy and social surveillance in a light, period-appropriate tone.
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Houston Post
Ain't It Strange How Kelly Beated the Wife?
Quote heavy fragment references New Methode and dialect questions. The piece mentions diphtheria quinsy tonmiltia with sore throat and contrasts quick cures with long bed rest. Includes a Henry Lee praising praise as encouragement that brings out best in a man and duty.
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Kelly
Tonmlitia
Henry Lee
Eye troubles remedy advertised with soothing syrups
An old advertisement promotes petty lye salve for eye relief at druggists and Stoward Bros Buffalo N Y. It urges moral health through helpfulness and touts Mra Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething as a pain reliever, priced 25 cents, claiming soft gums and wind colic relief.
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WY Euffer
Stoward Bros
Buffalo
Mra Winslow
The Essential Struggle and the Wealth of a Man
A reflection on how true success comes from enduring struggle and facing rough weather. The author cites Carlyle’s idea that a man’s wealth lies in the number of things he loves and blesses, not mere ease. The piece contrasts easy paths with the essential grit needed for genuine achievement.
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Lfe
Carlyle
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