Siege of Troyes Ends with French Victory and Camaraderie
In a turbulent 1814 scene at Troyes, French and Russian forces clash around Cafe de la Victoire. Sergeant Pompon exposes a disguise to help Captain Bonville escape and lead a counterattack that finally routs the Cossacks, with Napoleon advancing toward the town.
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France
Borgethifnes
Napoleon
Austerlitz
Drogea
Caesar Pompon
Imperial Guard
Panchette
Bonville
Fainchette
Pompon
Fanchette
Captain Bonville
Cafe de la Victoire
Criss
Urrahl
Cafe de Ja Victoire
Wanchette
Bressant
Offendir' Netor
Colonel Ostrogoff
Ostrogos
Troyes
Beaute
Che
Banville
Ostrogoff
Captain Bonvilla
Alon
Citadel of
New York News
Billy Edwards the Hoffman House Detective
Billy Edwards the former lightweight champion pugilist served as house detective at the Hoffman House in New York. Known for his calm control he defused a disturbance at the bar by greeting a would be troublemaker and inviting him to join, then quietly ending the confrontation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Edwards
Hoffman House
New York
Hoffman Bar
Mr. Morgan
Billy
Edwards
Origin of tar and feather custom told from an old court ball
A tale recalls Charles VI of France staging a masquerade with satyrs. Five courtiers wore linen robes smeared with rosin and down. A participant in froth lit a torch, burning four satyrs to death, said to spark the tar and feather custom.
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Charles VI
France
Ancient bridles and Roman cavalry in battle
The fragment notes bridles used in ancient times with Thessalian coins showing a horse with a long rein. It states Romans learned riding early and describes Aulus Cornelius ordering cavalry to unbridle before marching, likely to reduce baggage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aulus Cornelius
Fidenae
Umbrella quarrel and clock mischief in a busy home
A youth and his aunt clash over an umbrella that has never been wet in 23 years. The mother asks Dot to check the clock and a playful exchange follows. A drug clerk and a friendly policeman face lighthearted disciplinary snippets in a crowded scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Endiog
Tamaumin
Real Charm Fable Ends With Witty Domestic Rift
A Scotch farmer and bachelor marries a middle aged neighbor to escape poverty. His improved fortune leads to buying a home and sharing it with his wife. She quips that without her money he would not have her presence, while he jokes about her sister’s absence.
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London
Hia
Sandy
Jenny
Sanda
Inquiries to be Made into Rice Cultivation
Secretary Wilson plans a world survey to study rice growing and its uses. Prof Knapp of Louisiana may lead the expedition, starting next July, to examine how rice feeds animals and supports farming, with focus on highland cultivation and forage regimens. The note also cites Gulf Coast success and a predicted rise in U.S. production and consumption. Evangeline Hoare noted for domestic skills and family.
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Washington
Wilson
Knapp
Louisiana
Orient
Highland
Gulf
Texas
United States
Puerto Rico
Beings of Be in the Bible and a Humorous Pause
A miscellany cites biblical Be references from Proverbs to Revelation and parodies with a frontier flourish. The piece recounts jokes about James Whitcomb Riley and Bill Nye as a light interlude within a larger clipping.
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James Whiteymb Riley
Bill” Nye
Riley
Nye
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Citadel — of
Oatrofog
Dot
Eva
Fles
Colorado
Evangeline Hoare
Theos
Col. ii
James
Saally
Sid
Hill-Orr Drug Co
Tor A
Phils
Gonth Main
Glenn Springs
Evans’ Pharmacy
Charleston
Evans Puanmaer—Garva
Friern
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Fred Boul
Peoples Bank of
Anderson
Bank OF Anderson
J. A. Brock
Josn Brown
JF. Mauldin
Caxhier
Anderson Inn Toomnanaa
W. G. Watson
J.d. Major
J.D. Glens
B. O. Martin
R. B. A. Robinson
John G. Dacworth
R. J. Ginn
Starr
Paul E, Stephens
State OF South Carolina
Axpanson County
the Court of Common Pleas
T.C Orr
W.J. Orr
Pialatigns
Ageinat
J. L. Orr
Alexanter Orr
Mies
Amanda Stigall
Aula Grante
Herain
Aula
Ceahe
H. Nance
J. N. Vandiver, Co
A.C
BT. Millar
A. Reed
Garrean Ball
A. H. Dacnall
Aumderson, ‘ S. Co
Anderson Steam Laundry
Anderson Steam Laundry CO
East Boundary St
Mayfield
Supt
Treas
D, C, Brown & Bro H
Stora
Mel m Plulo
Apy Nidros
Evan Pharmacy
8.C
TPPHE
Tribble & Edwards
M. P. Tribble
BH Edwards
Augusta Commercial Collage
Augusta
Boardii Hall
Strong Farma
Pickens
F. Martin
Mancnic Temp
A. &. Todd
Townsend Building
Worth Main Stree
Qopfeers
JAS. II
Moronnel
J. L. McGee
BR. Prawe Mauldin
R. Bee
Bruce, Dent
ST. i Broyles
Olson
Anrac
Mid
Hurricane Creek
Williamston
Greenville Road
Williagy Wataon
J. N. Vandives
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