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The Future of Canada and Naval Reform Debated
A period essay discusses naval strategy citing Admiral Mahan and Lt. Commander Sims on ship size and cost. It weighs ten large battleships versus twenty smaller ones, arguing the large ships offer superior tactical value and lower maintenance. It also surveys Canadian population trends and immigration, predicting Canada’s rise as a nation by mid-century and the strategic role of the British navy.
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Earthquakes and Charity in the World View
An essay-style piece condemns charging charity to the “worthy poor” and mocks earthquake predictions. It argues higher taxes raise rents and prices, praises free charity, and notes Kingston's potential seismic risk while downplaying quake dangers. It stresses prudent preparation over sensational forecasts.
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The Problems Solved by a Maine Warden’s Food Cost
A Maine penitentiary warden, Bernes Norton of Thomaston, is credited in his annual report with feeding and clothing prisoners at under 10 cents per day per man. The article notes healthful meals, profitable inmate work, and hints at a published bill of fare for three meals daily at about 9 cents total.
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Whither are we drifting in Cartersville society
A Georgia judge challenges a grand jury to probe social gambling in his bailiwick. Judge Fite condemns parlor gambling and says even games for a kitchen chafing dish stake should be investigated. He urges action against gambling in drawing rooms where many women take part.
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Paul Revere’s ride lampooned in wild verse spoof
A humorous, satirical poem mocks Paul Revere's legendary ride, imagining him as a fast driving chauffeur named Paul in a modern auto. The verse parodies the famous warning tale with flamboyant, playful rhymes and urban-tinged imagery.
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The Remorse Motor on Exhibition at Electric Show
The Electric Show features the Remorse Motor a kicking and spanking device by inventor Charles Gregory. Inspector Wheeler arranges a staged test with prisoner Ed Bloom who endures countless kicks before being freed after the demonstration ends.
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Navy personnel bill urged to fix command efficiency
The article argues that the navy personnel bill targets line service, not staff officers, aiming to raise command quality by removing incompetence. It contends better materiel, younger capable officers, and extended service under fair terms will improve naval leadership and avoid aging flag officers.
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Stole Beef and Life Sentence in Greenville Case
Judge J. J. Alread sentences William Welch to life in the penitentiary for stealing five pounds of corned beef. Welch pleaded guilty to burglary in entering an uninhabited dwelling. The judge says the life term is required by the statute, despite opposition to the severity.
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A Spy in the Chimney and a President in a Glitch
A dramatic tale from the Kansas City Star recounts Ellsworth slipping into a Chattanooga conference via a chimney to overhear Confederate plans and escape unseen after a soot covered exit. Separately, Robert B. Armstrong, president of the Casualty Company of America, faces a comical office-security mix up over a forged order and a missing permit at 52 Williams Street.
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Poem Snippet From The New York Times
A fragment from a New York Times poem asks if a friend would offer empathy and support in adversity. It ponders whether kindness, a steady hand, or brief encouragement would be given when the speaker faces temptation, struggle, and exhaustion.
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A satirical column critiques male vanity and female expectations with quips on heroism, romance, and social roles. The piece notes that a man seeks status through grand gestures, while women derive pride from marriage and social display, including fashion.
Canada Navy Scheme Gathers British Support
Lord Grey pushes for a distinct Canadian dominion navy drawn from Atlantis and Pacific seaboards with torpedo boats destroyers and small craft to train recruits. Britain agrees to supply vessels but no shore recruitment on Great Lakes, aiming for a locally controlled force.
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Views of jail life charged Mat Rees fails release
Hyman Rees, jailed seven months in Ludlow Street for alimony contempt, asked for freedom but letters praising jail life shown to be his undoing. He married Lilian Hernan in 1890, she pursued separation, he refused alimony, and jail followed. Justice McCall denied release, calling it aiding his contumacious conduct.
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Christmas Box Robbery Led To Teddy Bear Theft
Willis Vestro and Angelo Debellis, both eight, robbed St. Cecilia's Church poor boxes after Christmas stockings went empty. They admitted learning Santa Claus money was kept in the church and bought a teddy bear with $16. Police cited Father Maron. the pair were sent to the county home.
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People Mey in Hotel Lobbies and Rail Sums
The Railroad Commissioners report an annual toll from street railways with 517 killed and 2014 injured in the state. In Greater New York 63 passengers died and 1037 injured, with rear end collisions a noted cause. Steam roads show 559 killed and 2100 injured. one passenger killed per 5,470,683 carried, one injured per 360.25 carried.
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