Witness to Virginius Massacre at Santiago de Cuba
Eye witness George M. Ross recalls the 1873 Virginius massacre at Santiago de Cuba. He describes the capture by the Tornado, executions of Captain Fry and crew, and the dramatic arrival of the Niobe with British Captain Lorraine demanding an end to murders.
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Santiago DE Cuba
United State
Virginius
George M. Ross
East Park Street
Fry
Rose
Cuba
Ross
Standard
Sabor
United States
Kingston
Jamaica
Aspinwall
Lorraine
Burriel
Verona
Ryan
Captain Fry
Liverpool
England
San Francisco
Butte
Butte Soldier Tells of Luzon Life and War Duties
Johnny H Burns of Butte writes from Santa Cruz Marinduque Island in May 1901 about Manila Bay movements, island conditions, natives, diet, and church architecture. He details trenches, hospitalities, clothing, and daily drill while noting open ports and a growing peace sentiment as hostilities wind down.
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United States Army
Philippines
Johnny H Burns
Butte
Burns
San Francisco
Presidio
Cal
Battalon
306Th Infantry
Manila Bay
Bay
Itland
Meee
Pens of Ancient Egypt Use Reed Pens from Tombs
Ancient Egyptian reed pens found in tombs are described as a hard variety about the thickness of a goose quill. Pens made from this material allegedly last one to two days and produce excellent writing.
Oak bed with paneled front and climax spring
High grade bed described as fine bed of quarter sawed oak with a paneled front and ornamental finish. Built with the best supported climax spring. Priced at 27.50 dollars.
Percales and foulards in mercerized quality from Grnohams
Describes balanced percales and foulards close to silk in design and color with light and dark effects. Mercerized finish, width 32 inches, priced at 40 cents per yard. Grnohams catalog note.
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Hennessy
Medapollams
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Fort Murillo
Cespedes
Varona
Del
Niobe
Virginias
Lyuchele Wirhin
Luzon
Frisco
Union
Montana
T Am
Hennessy’s Furniture Department
Raleigh
West
Granite Street
Hennessy’s
Knox
Milan
Hennesey
Butte, Montana
Percales
Prench Zephyr
Poulards
Grnohams
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!