Peace Prize Tied To Nobel Bequest Dream and Critics
The article surveys a proposed Nobel peace prize distribution funded by Alfred Nobel’s fortune, noting candidates such as Baroness von Suttner, Frederick Passy, and William Randal Cremer. It discusses war’s horrors, Verestchagin’s art, and the influence of the bequest on peace efforts, while detailing the czar, the Russian painter, and potential winners amid debates on the testator’s intent.
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Nobel
Aoreya
Czar
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Vasill Verestchagin
Verestchagin
Tehagin
Traina
Napoleon
Worl
Terexll
Baronesa von Surtner
Frederick Pess3
Frazee
Wiliam Randal Cremer
House of Commons
Frederick Passy
Cremer
William Harcourt
John Merley
International Arbitration League
Wiliam Harcourt
Mr Cremer
Haggerston
Hagonesa von Buttner
England
Eman
Continent
Waroriess
Germany
Austria
Black and White
Snapshot of Rosecrans Army by Sergeant Owen
A fragmented Civil War reminiscence recounts Rosecrans retreat to Stones River with 60 000 Union troops facing 90 000 Confederate soldiers. The narrator describes marching, breastworks, and rear actions around Lavern and Stone River, including captures, parole, and vivid battle scenes.
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Rosecran
Sergeant R S Owen
Wheeler
Murfreesboro
Rosecrans
Oxorthern
Ronsumathrae
Stone River
Bragze
Laverne
Veteran with a great record in Morgan’s command at Kentucky
Stephen Sharpe of Clarke's regiment, Kentucky born in 183?, earned fame for daring feats in Morgan’s command. He seized a Confederate color at Catawba Station, led a charge, and later escaped prison with Hecker, enduring wounds and repeated captures before marrying.
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Stephen G Bharps
Lexington
Kenturky
McVinter
Basil Duke
Morgans Command
Minigan
Kentucky
Lita
Southern States
Sarpe
Clariscarty
Faye
Confetera
Anger Graere
John
Wiliams
Army
Shine
Morgan
Cuveuita Ford
Greenville
Duke
Morger
Mecsick
Messis
Stephen Sharpe
Clarke
Gvard
Hla
Antun Measick
Georgia
Meselek
Gattera
Roody E Brava
Stephen Share
Petuona Adventeres
Capmi
Hecker
Sharpe
Wention
Duraults
Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Revisited
The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, drawn up in 1775 in Charlotte North Carolina, predates the national July 4 1776 event. The article traces the drafting of resolutions, signatures led by Abraham Alexander, and a dispatch to Philadelphia. It notes the original document was burned in 1800, a copy exists at UNC with minor text errors, and public reaction including a poem and governor’s critique.
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United States
Charlotte
Great Britain
United States of America
North Carolina
Charleston
Meck-lenburg
MeckjJenburg
Thomas Pol
Massachusetts
Boxington
America
Mecklenburg Court
Lexington and Concord
General Congress
Continental Congress
Philadelphia
General Committee
Allts
William R Davie
University of North Carolina
Alexander
Mecktenburg
A. Toon
Startling Rail Illusions Told by a Kansas Engineer
Herbert E Hamblen recalls railroad myths and close calls from night runs. Tales center on flagmen, spooky signals, and near disasters as engineers cope with nerves, superstition, and dangerous tracks.
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Herbert E Hamblen
Prevention of Disease Keep the Stomach Right
For a healthy stomach avoid indigestion by proper food digestion. Bluart’s Dyspepsia Tablets offer relief by aiding digestion with fruit salts and essences. Sold in packs of two to three tablets, the remedy is claimed to be safe and harmless for use after meals.
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