Unlucky Ships of War and Notable Coastal Disasters
A long article recounts disastrous ship losses in peacetime from the Monitor at Norfolk to German Grosser Kurfurst, and many U S and British vessels. Includes Cape Hatteras storms near Yokohama and Currituck beach wrecks with survivor tales and inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monitor
Merrimac
Ekanpton
Gulf
Rhode Island
Monroe
Cane Hatteras
Bankhead
Folkestone
Dover
English Channel
Wilhelmhaven
Gibraltar
Calais
Portsmouth
Bombay
United States
Yokohama
Eyre
Admiralty
Huron
North Carolina
Commodore Walker
United States Navigation Bureau
Albany
West Indian
Porpoise
China Seas
Pacific
Davy Jones’ Locker
Bainbridge
Cape Hatteras
Cape de Verde Islands
Santa Cruz
West Indies
Currituck Beach
N. C
New York Times
Japanese Kindness Captures Humane Streets in Tale
A Youth's Companion excerpt portrays harmony between humans and animals in Japan. Birds nest in city roofs, geese roam parks, wild deer wander streets, and a tame dog rests among crowds. A graceful heron prompts onlookers to sketch instead of react with harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Cvy
Michigan
Railway Relief Associations benefit workers and employers
The article explains how relief associations on the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsylvania railroads operate, funded by company contributions and worker payments. They provide weekly sickness and disability benefits, death payouts, free medical care, and a pension fund, with a growing adoption across railways while reducing reliance on local lodges and costly legal claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
Pennsylvania
Garrett
Requis
Relief Association
C Cmpany
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Santa Fe
Missouri Pacific
L. O. Goddard
Abolish the marking system in schools argued
A central high school after a long debate petitions the principal to abolish marking. The spokesman notes records of accidental misses can mislead. To illustrate the principle the principal proposes a scoreless baseball trial during an upcoming match to avoid recording errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central High School
Trade of Changes in Men’s Furnishings
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat item notes shops face fickle fashion shifts in menswear. Neckwear and collars quickly go out of date, while canes show abrupt demand swings from silver headpieces to buckhorn handles, forcing dealers to liquidate. Successful firms must stay sharp and adaptable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Horse Resurrection Stuns Newburg After Burial
A Newburg horse, reportedly dead and buried under rubbish, rose on Saturday when an “equine undertaker” was called. The animal stood, frisked its tail, then was seen pulling garbage wagons through the streets, prompting shock and amusement among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newburg
Why Buffalo Carpet House Should Be Your First Stop
The store claims lower prices by acting as both jobber and retailer and by buying bulk. It offers a large stock of carpet grades and direct import of foreign rugs, claiming best patterns with no intermediary profits. A spacious drapery room and interior decor fabrics are highlighted, encouraging customers to travel 50 miles or more to buy carpets, rugs, draperies, and coverings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
New York Tribune
Pittsburgh
Kaufmanns
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Ayer
Peter Christensen
Sherwood
Wis
T. F. Adams
Holly Springs
Texas
R. D. Jackson
Wilmington
Del
Emma Keyes
Hubbardston
Mass
A.J. Riser, Jr
Rock House
Wright & Hannelly
San Diego
J. GC. Ayer
Italy
Central Asia
Germany
Nile
Niger
Africa
August Merck, Jr
Warren, Pa
East India
W. A. Noyes
Power’s Block
Rochester
N.Y
W. & T. Smith
Geneva
Geneva Nursery
Tequila Tonic Export CO
Franklin St. Chicargo
J. B. Cummings
Spring Creek
Warren County
George W. Cummings
Elulatia. Forest Co
Bibel
Horse Resurrection
Rhemaatisa
Paine
Frank Carol
Eureka
Nevada
Wells, Richardsos £ Co
Burlington, Vt
Lewis
Central Vilage
Samcel Gutchl
Cormish
N. B
Peter Creenland
Water Street
Episcopal Church
High Street
Hazel
W. H. Pickett & Co
H. A. Jamieson & Co
Asda
Tybirg, Casing and
Sherman
Dewett’s
Steve Ranges
Syracuse
Warrep
Buffalo
Gether
Adam, Meldrum & Anderson’s Dry Goods
Main Street
Bueraro, N
Bumpus’ Feed and Livery Stable
Railroad St
North
Clarendon, Pa
Keystone Hotel
K. of L
Pennsylvania Agricultural Works
York
Farquhar
Farquire & Son
York, Pa
Gonste
Sinvaanvs
Suryjou Ajreou Sosassory
Saipey
Sivaa Peisaes
Oziyeor
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