Fighting John Pershing the Ideal American Soldier
A portrait of General John J. Pershing, known as Black Jack and Fighting John, detailing his rise from West Point to leading U S forces in Cuba, the Philippines, and the Mexican Punitive Expedition. It highlights his leadership, courage, and lasting bond with his men.
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John
Kitchener
Pershing
Black Jack
France
Mexicco
Roosevelt
General Pershing
United States Military Academy
West Point
Sixth Cavalry
Nelson A. Miles
Tie
Miles
Mexico
Pershing More
Dushing
Geronimo
Cuba
Russia
Tan Nen
Reseireal
Fort Wingate
Dakotas
University of Nebraska
Philippines
Blark Jack" Pershing
United States
Magellan
Globe
Department of Mindanao and
Jolo
Washington
Lake
Lanao
Bayan
Macovlod
Mindanao
Department
Mindanan
Bud Dujo
O An
Captain Barber
Datte
Wershing
Jelo
Samar
Zamboanga
Calarlan
Dattos
Eighth Brigade
el Paso
Vila
Columbus
N. M
Wilson
War Department
Papa” Pershing
Marshal
Jag John
Seattle’s Rapid Rise From Lumber Hub to Global Port
Seattle grew from 1852 pioneers settling at Alki to a modern city with vast timber resources, leading lumber mills, and a busy harbor. The Duwamish waterway and ship canal projects aim to boost transport, with $20 million in facilities planned and Bremerton navy yard nearby. The city hosts major buildings, a large skyline, and a fisheries and ship trade that anchored its economic identity.
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Seattle
Al-K1 Point
Duwamish
Earle Gage
Washington
United States
North Pacific Coast
Northern Ocean
Bremerton
Puget Sound
Puget Sound Navy Yard
Navy Department
Pacific Coast
Pacific Waters
Orient
Alaska
Klondike
Port Birkeley
Uncle Sam
Hinl
Ine
Far East
Yukon Territory
King County
Union
Pacific City
Condensations and Curiosities From a Distant Ledger
The item catalog notes varied claims from Mohammedans knowing the Koran by heart to a Vienna gas saving of 142000 dollars under a new timetable. It mentions a seaweed drying patent, a cement substitute using weed oil and cotton fiber, idle London land, egg yolk handling to prevent hardening, Philippine alcohol sources, and a noiseless dining table cover of cloth or felt.
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Vienna
Turkey
Pablc
London
Philippines
Color Glass by Heat
A French perfected process allows applying colors to glass by heat enabling stained glass windows to be made without assembling multiple colored glass pieces.
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France
Rabbits Lack Protection Under Most State Laws
A historical note states that in 28 states including Alaska, rabbits lack protection under existing laws. Farmers refuse to defend rabbits as their “taking away” proves unprotective, leaving rabbits exposed to harm.
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Alaska
Japanese clearing houses spread across major ports
The first bankers clearing house on the foreign model began in Osaka in 1878, with Tokyo following in 1887. By now Kyoto, Yokohama, Kobe, Nagoya, Shimonesaki, Moji, Hiroshima, Kanesawa, Hakodate and Otaru also operate clearing houses.
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Japan
Osaka
Tokyo
Kyoto
Yokohama
Kobe
Nagoya
Shimonoagki
Moji
Hiroshima
Kanesamwa
Hakodate
Otaru
Whistler Observed In Energetic Studio Display
Observer recalls Whistler in a bright new studio at Lindsay Row noted for its light and contrast to his former spaces. The famous artist worked with three foot brushes and long strokes, moving across the room to judge the canvas and model through a mirrored arrangement.
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Lindsay Row
Hay
Whistler
How Germans Attack Revealed by Front Observer
A Dutch army observer reports German assaults do not truly form a mass attack. He says attacks unfold as successive waves of infantry with rear waves kept in close order to bolster morale. When a weak spot is located, Germans charge in close formation.
Viviani’s Early Speechs and Rousing Audience Cries
Former Premier Rene Viviant of the French commission impressed the country with his eloquence. They tell of M Vivinant's youth as he faced a political meeting, trepidation turning to triumph as the crowd urged him to continue.
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Rene Viviant
French Commission
M. Vivinant
Aaid
M. Viviani
Experience Teaches and Brisk Repartee
A fragmented dialogue notes brilliancy in repartee and a rival claim of being nearly broke. The banter centers on money and skill, with hints of wit and pride amid financial strain.
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Spiffer
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el Caney
Leutenant
Cuney
Ishand
Picketa
Partles
List
L. C. Smith
New York City
Pacific Northwest
Witw
Skinners
Aryant Studio
Fort Worth, Texas
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