Hussars and Dragoons in Military History
The article traces the origin of Hussars as Hungarian light cavalry under Corvinus in 1442, noting their fierce reputation and colorful uniforms. It also explains the term dragoon, once used for mounted infantry with dragon-spirited muskets, and describes a peculiar Essex land tenure custom at Chingford involving horn blasts, a hawk, a greyhound, and feudal rewards.
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Corvinus
Hurst
Hussars
Chingford
Essex
England
Painter and Tavern Keeper Mariotto Albertinelli
Mariotto Albertinelli, a fourteenth century painter, spent years attempting oil mixtures. He grew tired of criticism, abandoned painting, and kept a tavern. Though his painter’s name endures, records of his tavern kept vanish.
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Mariotto Albertinelli
Defendants in Marcum case deny conspiracy charge
Winchester Ky March 15 Senator Ader Wargiss Judge James Hargiss B F French and Ed Callahan filed separate answers to a $100 000 damage suit by the widow and infant children of James B Marcum They deny the court's jurisdiction as the killing occurred in Breathitt County and deny conspiring to kill Marcum.
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Marcum
Winchester
Ader Wargiss
James Hargiss
B. F. French
Ed Callahan
James B. Marcum
Breathitt County
Fire destroys Pineville. one business left after blaze
Lightning sparked a severe thunderstorm that levelled Pineville, ten miles south of Charlotte, early Monday. Only one building remains intact, a drug store owned by Dr. W. K. Reid. The total loss is about 20,000 dollars with 10,000 dollars insured.
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Charlotte
N.o
Pineville
Here
W. K. Reid
Growing Lengthwise Children Need Scott's Emulsion
An old advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion to aid children’s growth with plumpness outward, vigor, and strong digestion. It claims improved digestive power and vitality for growing kids and offers a free sample on request from Scott & Bowne at 4ay Pearl Street New York.
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Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Miners Vote Today on Operators' Wage Scale
About 200000 coal miners from Pennsylvania to Iowa vote on accepting a two year wage scale set 54 percent below the present rate ending April 1. National Mine Workers officers urged acceptance and expect no strike. Voting occurs this afternoon and results are canvassed Thursday amid widespread Indiana town reports predicting a large pro acceptance vote.
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Iniianapolis
Pensylvania
Iowa
National Mine Workers of America
National
Danville
St. Sullivan
Montezuma
Indiana
Hill-Morgan to Follow Court Decision on Northern Securities
The Hill Morgan interests and other major holders will respect the supreme court ruling in letter and spirit. Northern Securities will be abandoned as soon as possible, with securities exchanged back to those originally deposited. The decision does not affect the roads' independence of operation, only ownership form.
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Hill-Morgan
New York
Hill- Morgan
Northern Securities Company
Supreme Court
The
Journal of Commerce
Northern
Great Northern
Sues Railroad for $500000 in Major New Mexico Suit
Caledonia Coal of Gallup files a civil action in Las Vegas N M seeking 400000 damages 50000 attorney fees and costs against Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Santa Fe Pacific Colorado Fuel and Iron and American Fuel for alleged unlawful restraints and monopolies violations with Santa Fe accused of discriminating rates in favor of Colorado Fuel and Iron.
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New Mexico
Las Vegas
N. M
United States
Caledonia Coal Company
Gallup
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Company
Santa Fe Pacific Company
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
American Fuel Company
Santa Fe
Colorado Fuel and Iron
Tornado Strikes Telfair and Surrounding Areas
A morning cyclone in Helena Georgia demolished two residences owned by Mrs. A Braswell and toppled a vacant store, Tapley Bros. drugstore, and B.H. Galbraith’s general store. The Turner hotel suffered light damage. no fatalities or injuries were reported. Commerce also faced a wind and rainstorm with roofs removed at an oil mill and telephones burned out. In Paris, Grasse Teller, the chauffeur in a Cannes crash, received a three month jail term and a heavy fine.
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Helena
A. Braswell
Emily Weeks
W. P. Dean
Tapley Bros
BH. Galbraith
Turner
Commerce
New York
Canadian Charter Granted for Northern Securities Plan
Montreal dispatch reports R Forget of the Montreal Light and Power company stating that the Northern Securities Company of Canada has been granted a Dominion charter. The issue is backed by the Hill interests and intends to absorb the Northern Securities Company of the United States.
Short Notes of Interest at Motes and Arnold’s Stores
Local brief ads list fresh produce at M M Arnold's Williamson's and J P Fears Sons including lettuce potatoes oranges strawberries cakes and buckwheat. Lost watch found Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for a leg ulcer and rheumatic pain relief from Chamberlains Pain Balm.
Statue dedication marks boundary line between Chile and Argentina
The ceremony at the Chile Argentina boundary in New York marks a symbolic dedication of Jesus on the frontier. High officials from both nations attend, signaling renewed friendship as Argentine foreign minister visits Santiago. A casual remark about colds soon links to pneumonia warnings, with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy touted as a cure and pleasant remedy from Palmer & Son and W J Smith & Co.
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Chile
New York
Marel
Christ
Santiago de Chile
Chamberlain
H R. Palmer & Sona
W. J. Smith & Bro
Nebraska Republicans back Burkett for congress and senate
Lincoln March 15 Republicans in Lancaster County pledge support for Burkett in the bid for U S senator to replace Dietrich and for ward for congress. The state convention set for May 18 will pick a senatorial candidate as Burkett faces no opposition. Also note a Malta Vita Purefood catalogue offers prizes and coupon redemption details dated 2001 and 1904 with mailing offer for 4 Malta coupons.
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Nebraska
Burkett
Lincoln
Neb
Lancaster County
Eo J. Barked
United States
Charles H. Dietrict
Malta-Vita Purefood Company
Battle Creek
Mick
Malta-Vita
Malta
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E. Wreliff
New York City
Orrine Company
14Th St
Washington, D.C
John L. Arnold
Jayton St
Athens
Georgis
J. A. Saye
Rosa A. Vonderlieth
LA Grippe
Eneumonié
Vacuma
Osgood
Chisage
Faust
H.R Palmar & Syne
Arnold
Sorrells
Orr
W. J Smith & Rr
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
Wars New York
Chichester
Ut Druggiaus
Seaboard Air Line
Southern Railway
Georgia Railroad
Central of Georgia
Castoria
Cet Lithe
Hussar
Sues Railroad
Telfair
Motes
W. Morea
Lady Fing
D. Z
M. M. Arolds
W. A. Carlton
M. M Arnold's
Williamson's
South Ga
M. M. Arnold
M. M. Arnold’s
M. M. Arnold's
Florida
Williamson’s
J. P. Fears & Son's
J. A. Harbin’s
Justin
J. P. Fears & Son
J.P. Festa & Son's
Barington Hall
Banner Offics
P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
H.R. Palmer & Sons
W.J. Smith & Bro
John Blount
Monon
Ind
H.R Palmer & Sons
Scientific
Trussell & Gann
Clayton St
M. Stern
Pres
M. G. Michafe
G. A. Mell
Athens Savings Bank
M. G. Michael
J. A. Hunnicutt L
F. Edwards
T S. Mell.oc
N. Phinizy
University Savings Bank
Jesus
Dietrich
Capitola
Atlanta Milling Company
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