Honolulu and Manila as Seen by a Calhoun Boy
A Calhoun resident shares a letter from Wakefield Arbery of Jacksonville written during the Philippines campaign with the Twenty ninth United States volunteer infantry. He describes sailing from San Francisco October 8, Honolulu on October 13, Diamond Head, Subic Bay, Cavite, and Manila Bay, the march through Manila in rain, trenches, and a church stay, plus views of the queen’s palace, Dewey’s actions, and local sights in the Philippines.
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Frank Cheney
Wakefield Arbery
Jacksonville
Philippines
Twentyninth
United States Volunteer Infantry
San Francisco
Honolulu Bay
Toondula
Hawaiian Islands
Lil
Z Friend
Diamond Head
Assumption Island
Subic Bay
Dewey
Manila
Cavite
Corrigedor
Manila Bay
Gibraltar
la Loma’s
Aguinaldo
Orient
War diary notes from Sacim soldiers near San Mates
A soldier describes marching to assess enemy strength near San Mates, sharing rations of field bacon and hard tack, witnessing modest combat against Tesarconts, praising the land’s beauty and potential for stock. He says Aguinaldo’s forces are scattered, new troops arrive, and death toll is low.
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Hospital Corps
Sacim
San Mates
Bates
Griss
Timothy
Aguinaldo
Women Form Anti-Gossip Society in Springfield
A local anti gossip society is organized in Springfield Missouri with no officers or regular meetings. Initiated by Mrs. Mosher at a card club, it invites all women to join and pledge to speak no evil of other women as it aims to endure indefinitely.
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Springfield
Pants stolen here in Birmingham case noted
Chief Prather reports from Birmingham a negro man named John Watters alias Walton was arrested with seven pairs of pants in his possession. The pants include two blue, two black, and three checked pairs with various cost marks. Officials seek to confirm if these goods were stolen from Van Adms shin house and will pursue the matter.
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Prather
Birmingoon
John Watters
Aline Walton
van Adm Shin House
Uncalled For Letters List from Anniston Post Office
A notice lists remaining uncalled letters at the Anniston post office including gentlemen and ladies lists with names like Cobb Green Lumpkin Morris Price and Mrs Bush. readers urged to claim advertised letters. note ends with a coal order promotion from Montevallo via Anniston Ice Co.
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Anniston
Wells Which Wily Southern Wooda Men Tap With an Auger
In dry forest regions southern woodsmen rely on tree veins to obtain fresh water. Experienced hunters bore into cottonwood or willow trunks to access clear, sulphur flavored water under pressure, a surprising supply during drought when ground is baked and deep roots are uncommon. Memphis Helms star.
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Ife
Woodeman
Huntsmen
Memphis
Helmstar
Influenza Caused by Onone At Lake Michigan Edge
A writer notes that strong winds from Lake Michigan caused rapid influenza like symptoms in minutes, subsiding within 500 feet of moving away. He attributes the illness to ozone in the air and suggests locals moved back from the shore to avoid similar experiences. Physicians doubt simple weather illness links.
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Onone
Lake Michigan
Not Forgotten Loans In Instructed Will Spark Family Feud
Baltimore News reports a grandmother’s will containing a clause directing executors to recover loans she made to the narrator. The dispute centers on whether the clause was valid and if the debts were clearly documented.
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Baltimore News
Watching Enemies, Friends Bests Tim Quote Revealed
A Chicago News item notes a proverb about vigilance and loyalty. The line suggests that while one watches foes, trusted colleagues may outpace or outperform him. The piece frames the idea as a moral reflection rather than a report of events.
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Tim
Chicago News
Angel Observes Fire Poking in Quiet Moment
A brief note from the Indianapolis Journal describes an angelic being watching another figure poke a fire with calm, absent of advice or commentary. The scene highlights a serene, contemplative mood within a simple domestic action.
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Indianapolis Journal
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