Sailor Life Aboard the Crowded Merchant Vessel
A detailed, period portrait of a sailor’s routine aboard a long voyage ship. It covers watch schedules, meals, deck work, rigging maintenance, and the monotony and discipline of life at sea. The piece notes signaling with flags, the crew’s duties from 4 a.m. to night, and the constant preparation for rough weather while preserving shipshape order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Javis
Ashly
Tharodah
Jin
Marryat
Old Nick's Race and Lunar Lovers Tale
An odd mix of a grotesque Dickensian scene in Old Nick's chase with a Chinese figure and molten furnace imagery, followed by a light notice about the moon’s couple, the man in the moon and his playful partner renewed by lunar view, and a London Standard remark on a Chester Mass railroad disaster.
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Cambridge
Mt. Ilton
Hhis
London
Loxton
The
Standard
Chester
Mass
Ind
Duke of Edinburgh inherits throne upon death of Duke Ernst
The Duke of Edinburgh, second son of Queen Victoria, succeeds to the throne left vacant by Duke Ernst of Saxe Coburg and Gotha. He took the oath at Schloss Reinhardsbrune in the presence of Emperor William and ministers. Born at Windsor, he joined the navy, was offered the Greek throne in 1862, became Duke of Edinburgh, sat in the Lords, married the Czars daughter in 1874, and is likely the richest royal.
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Duke of Edinburgh
Ernst
Saxe- Coburg and Gotha
Victoria
Schloss Reinhardsbrune
William
Alfred Ernst Albert
Saxe-Co
Burg and Gotha
Windsor Castle
Greece
House of Lords
Russia
Attendance figures for the fair rise as September nears
The paid admissions tally reaches 10,000,699 through four months with daily crowds near 150,000. Officials expect September and October to bring higher attendance as weather favors late-season visits. Changes to child pricing from today raise charges for ages 8 to 14, while under fives enter free, aiming to boost youthful attendance.
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Sendeen
Saint
MTG
Jess Sanguine
Chicago
Tucker
Political crisis teased by Canadian Orange Lodge motion
A resolution condemning Gladstone's Irish policy passed by the Orange Grand Lodge of Canada threatens a political crisis in the Dominion. Introduced by Hon. Mack Bowell, minister of trade and commerce and acting premier, it follows Sir John Thompson's absence abroad.
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Gladstone
Orange Grand Lodge of
Canada
Dominion
Mac Ue Bowell
Wade Sed Commerce
John Thompson
Thompson
Secret Societier Fraternal Return Of Red Cross Practice
On Monday evening Wheslia No 1 held its meeting with Knights present and Eminent Commander E Wheat and officers led a Red Cross exemplification. Upcoming week includes Ohio Lodge and Wheeling Lodge degrees. Miriam Chapter 1 plans a starry formation to review last Tuesday's entertainment and feast. An Eastern Star address outlines the fraternal, charitable aims and history from Michigan roots to national reach and current 105,000 workers in 1,350 chapters, under the General Grand Chapter.
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E. Wheat
Order of the Red Cross
Ohio Lodge
Wheeling Lodge
Speyer Devas
Speyer Devas Full Attendance of the Brethren of the Judge
Miriam
Ree Waterhouse
Mabel Williasie
Herbert Ritveltaiter
Eastern Starcedom
Hall
Michigan
United States
Order
New Jersey
New York
Connecticut
Vermont
United
Teaders
Castelar's Long Political Career Ends
An obituary style notice recounts Emilio Castelar a long leading Spanish statesman who left politics after a radical career. It notes his birth in Spain in 1434 exile to France 1860 banishment following aborted revolution later return after the revolution and roles including president of the republic. It also briefly lists his scholarly writing on history and politics and his death’s mention in a late 19th century paper.
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Emilio Castelar
Spain
Senor
Volar
Madrid
Casitine
France
Amadius
Politico
Rcad
How to Mount and Alight From a Street Car Tips
Advice on safe street car boarding and alighting outlines simple actions for readers. It notes that many accidents come from poor boarding technique, especially among women, and provides step by step guidance: stand on the curb side, signal the car, transfer items, grip the handrail, step on, and spring onto the car. It also advises signaling the conductor when alighting and keeping to the rear platform for safety.
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Murebant
Svar
Rha
Howe
Ettewa
Jevie
Jae
Watubea
Lear
Simeone
Evelack
Lamer
Mar Fyal
Miver
Cagusleai
Sheary Department Daring
Angaat
Nick
Market Aquare
Amos Hut
Lee Hong
Deligne
Pris
Melk
Niels
Weil
Song
Vital Bart
Lee
W. S. Richardson
Aobig. Sein Game
I A
the Duke OF Edinburgh
Parkersburg
Parkersdung
W. Va
Ofiers
Chas
Shattuck
Citizen's National Bank
John W. Barrett
Rockport
Robert Alexander
A. A. Kellar
Gus
Fair Ground
Owen Page
W. R. Neal
Morris
John Barnett
Gus Kellar
Boaz
R. B. Horner
Daily Sentinel
Matt Holt
Weston, Sn
Parkeraburo
Loyd DeLancey
Votentate
Sax
Man
Secret Societier
Eastern Star
Fogman
Howard Atkinson
Orzani
Battelle
Medien Kammers
J. Reed
Gea
Rison
Re Taylor
Clark
Myers
Agi
Odd Fallows Hall
Welcome
Loden No
Linn Lodge
Celebron
A. C. U. W. Buttons
Wm. J. Welr
Biwr and Furnisher
Bayaray, N. J
F’rance Kawliy
Ocean Front
American Bar Assoc
Milwauk
Inaan
Mra. A. Howells
Areghen
Strie Ral
J.M. Stockett
BR Claren Town
Banksitet
Bualneas ‘Ceorga Delis
Bellaire
Caliga
Hastings Vn
Varie
Rewa Dieitine
Sal Wateh
Han
Ty Bros
Belidgepe
Batis
David der
Wan
Glin
Yeatentay
Harry Dieveughy
Chet Miss Coor
Weinb
Gores
Sane
Becheels
Gnarrion
Grarzos
Petteras
Panda
Jobe T. Beerr
Phiippi
Col Biliby Hetton
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