President’s flag to be redesigned for naval ensign
The president’s flag, a historic symbol, will adopt a new design with a circular sunburst above the eagle and yellow rays on a blue field. The navy department is producing the 14 by 14 foot bunting outer flag while interior versions use gold thread embroidery.
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Navy Department
United States
Harrison
Atlantic
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Gideon Welles
Presidents Flag Customs and Edison Battery Cars
The article traces historical Navy rules on the president’s flag aboard ships and how it evolved from the Union Jack to a white eagle emblem on blue, noting size and materials. It also describes Edison’s nickel iron storage battery for electric cars, its reversibility, and predicted impact on carriage ownership and safety.
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Mr. Edison
Edison
France
Europe
Towser the watchdog dog guards 300 residents at Chicago home
The Chicago Tribune reports Towser a resplendent watchdog at the Young Women's Christian Association home on 288 Michigan Avenue. He blocks masculine visitors from front steps, attends services, and charitably guards the 300 resident young women with unusual dedication.
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Chicago
Towser
Young Woman’s Christian Association
Michigan Avenue
Lome
Association
Queéter
Miss Chandler
The
Chicago Tribune
Charming Miss Quay to Sponsor US Cruiser Pennsylvania
Miss Susan Quay daughter of Senator Matthew Stanley Quay will sponsor the new cruiser Pennsylvania. The launch at Cramp’s shipyards in Philadelphia will feature elaborate ceremonies and highlight the fastest and most secure armored warship afloat. American Rock Salt Mines produce rock salt for New York Kansas Louisiana and California.
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Im Quay
United States
Pennsylvania
Susan Quay
Matthew Stanley
Washington
Capital
Miss Quay
Cramp
Philadelphia
New York
Kansas
Louisiana
California
Biograph Whisky Reported in Abilene Kansas
In Abilene Kansas corn juice nicknamed biograph whisky is said to produce moving pictures after the third drink, a local anecdote about its peculiar effect.
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Kan
Abilene
Man Digging An Acre Moves 850 Tons Of Soil
A laborer completes an acre and shifts 112000 spadefuls of earth weighing 850 tons. The feat highlights strength and endurance in traditional farming labor.
Blind mail carrier demonstrates independence in Bernardstown
Arnold Scott, a 70 year old blind resident of Bernardstown Massachusetts, has for 14 years carried mail two trips daily through the village. He uses a whistle to signal homes with mail and manages multiple bags and pockets to sort deliveries. Rural delivery shortened his route and income, though he continues to work without special training.
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Arnold Scott
Bernardstown
Mass
Doex
Scott
Betrothal of Major Ralph Hartzel and Miss Mary Barber
Major Ralph Hartzel of Denver Colorado, a McKinley era paymaster and lawyer, to wed Canton Ohio native Miss Mary Barber, niece of Mrs. McKinley. Barber, 22, described as petite with dark brown eyes and hair, known for blue gowns and bright presence at the White House during McKinley’s presidency.
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Maj
Ralph Hartzel
Denver
Col
Mary Barber
Canton
McKinley
Mas. Hartzel
Charles Hartzel
Cuba
Maj. Hartzel
Miss Barber
White House
Mt. Holyoke College
Holyoke
Mass
Mr. Tlunkett
Adams
Restored to Favor English Temperance Leader at Court
Lady Henry Somerset, long exiled from royal favor after denouncing drink, has won back royal regard. Princess Beatrice, with King Edward VII’s permission, visited Eastnor Castle, signaling renewed ties. The Queen’s daughter’s support mirrors a broad public backing for the reformer and her charitable work.
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Henry Somerset
Queen Victoria
Henry
Edward
Beatrice
Eastnor Castle
Tady Henry
Mexandra
Alexandra
Isabel
Earl Somers
England
William of Orange
de L’eetang
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinette
Mari Somers
Ife
Frien
Ruskin
Tuener
Garibaldi
Cavo
Duke of Beaufort
Lord Henry
Pennsylvania’s Adjutant General Stewart Seeks Grand Army Lead
Grand Army of the Republic likely to name Adjt. Gen. Thomas J. Stewart as commander in chief with 1,500 delegates planned for October in Washington. Stewart, allied with Eli Torrance, has broad support from G A R leaders and delegates, and was a long time Pennsylvania department commander with Civil War service in the One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Pennsylvania volunteers.
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Pennsylvania
Adjt
Thomas J. Stewart
Grand Army of the Republic
Washington
Friends of
Grand Army
Gen
Stewart
Cleveland
Eli Torrance
Zook Post
No. 11
Norristown
Robert B. Keath
Gov. Hastings
Queen of Society Leader in British Nobility and Politics
The duchess of Devonshire, Windsor guest during Ascot, is hailed as the queen of society after entertaining the king and guests and leading social efforts such as a diamond tiara for the Princess of Wales. Her husband the duke may succeed Lord Salisbury as prime minister. she is noted for politics, bridge, and music. The piece contrasts royal longevity in Europe and mentions cocoa overtaking tea in England due to taxation.
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Duchess of Devonshire
Windsor
Ascot
Jockey Club
Sion
Duke of Devonshire
London
Lord Salisbury
England
Great Britain
Jong
Marquis of Hartington
Gladstone
Ireland
Liberal Unionist Party
Tories
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North American Review
Thomas A. Edison
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Young Lady
Bilal
Carrier
Massachusetts
Miss Mary Barber
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Denve
McKinley En- Marta
Lady Somerset
Peamesylvania
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