Indian Massacre Tale in Fort Fillmore Route
A Civil War era veteran recounts an Apache attack near Fort Fillmore New Mexico. Philadelphian Br. J. White his wife child and servants were ambushed the wagon burned and two men killed before Mrs White and infant vanished believed captured for a fate worse than death as pursuit began toward the Florida mountains toward Chihuahua Mexico with fifteen Indians observed by swift southwestern scouts.
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New Mexico
Southwest
Fort Fillmore
BR. J. White
Mr. White
Washington
Fort Buchanan
Fillmore
White
Florida Mountains
Chihuahua
Mexico
Story of Apache Cruelty in the West
Narrative recounts a long pursuit of Apaches by scouts tracking down a raid. A child is killed by Indians and Mrs White dies in the same attack. The narrator’s group engages the camp, seven Indians die, and Mrs White and her servant are found killed. A watch case with initials E J W is later recovered.
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Mrs. White
Utica
Ticket No Good and the Chinaman at the Army Post
An Army wife recounts teaching a Chinese servant to act proper at a door and salver, noting the mishap when the man failed to recognize a visitor’s card. The tale contrasts childhood fantasies with aging realities at military posts.
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Sam
Confuscius
Bonus for Those Who Marry In East St. Louis Society
A marriage bonus scheme in East St. Louis offers $500 to first beneficiaries, with a two year waiting period before payout. The Globe-Democrat notes the plan aims to promote thrift and stable households and praises the association's constructive aims.
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East St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
One Way Of Combatting The Growing Divorce Evil
A proposal suggests premiums for a happy married life to deter divorce. A board of equalization could adjust payouts so terms suit individuals. The plan opens membership to both spouses, aiming to strengthen faultless domestic conduct through financial incentives.
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Board of Equalization
Pigs Rescued Crew By Surfing Lifeline Across Reef
An Australian coaster Kameruka struck a Moruya Head reef while bound for Sydney. With no rockets available the captain cast pigs overboard attached to a lifeline. The pigs swam ashore carrying the line and enabled all aboard to be saved.
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Far East
Eden
Sydney
Moruya Head
Discovery of Colonial Relics
A historical note describes sifting through a large pile of waste paper to uncover colonial era relics. The work reveals fragments connected to early settlements, trade, and daily life. Archaeologists catalog finds and plan preservation steps.
Autograph Letters From Morris and Washington Discovered
Historical finds in Philadelphia near a Michigan mill reveal two 100 year old newspapers and two autographs. One dated June 12 1766 from George Washington to Capt. James Jamieson discusses flour freight and payment. another from Robert Morris dated AD 1798 accompanies related notes.
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Philadelphia
Katamazoo
Robert Morris
George Washington
James Jamieson
New York
Robert Adams
Chicago Journal
When a Man and Woman Unite in Marriage
A brief note on marriage describes the joining of a man and a woman as they become husband and wife and begin a strenuous life together.
Giants of Bible Times and Decline of Human Stature
A historical essay argues that antediluvian figures and humans were gigantically tall, using a dubious arithmetic based on Noah’s age and maturation. It links civilization to shrinking stature and lifespan, predicting extinction around 2362, and urges critical thinking beyond accepted dogmas.
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Adam
Henrion
French Academy of Sciences
Eve
Noah
Abram
Moses
Earth
God
Anak
Emmins
Zamzummains
Bashan
Goliath
Gath
Hale
Crazy Crocker and the first transcontinental railroad
The article recalls Charlie Crocker of Central Pacific who predicted a steam rail crossing the continent along the emigrant trail. Once derided as Crazy Crocker, he helped lead the completion of the first transcontinental railroad, after which five more lines reached the Pacific Coast.
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Crazy” Crockers
California
Charlie Crocker
Central Pacific Railway
Plains
Council Bluffs
San Francisco
Crazy Crocker
Mr. Crocker
Pacific Coast
National Magazine
British bids for South Africa oats and hay
British agents seek bids in this country for 20 000 bags feeding oats 20 000 bags seed oats 20 000 bales alfalfa hay and 20 000 bags brun. Supplies intended for troops in South Africa.
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South Africa
Mark Twain Teases Truth in After Dinner Talk
Mark Twain, welcomed by the Lotus Club in New York after a long abroad stay, jokes that truth is the funniest thing in the world. He quips about American ideals, mocking foolish pretensions, and speaks with a slow drawl while delivering his customary, unscripted humor.
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Mark Twain
New York
Lotus Club
Mr. Clemens
Daughters of the Royal Crown
Charles the Second
Ainslee
Self Possession as Key to Calm Leadership On Ship
Walter Damrosch notes self possession as essential for public appearance and control. An Atlantic liner crisis tests nerves until Stone remains cool in a storm, restoring order by calmly directing others and deferring to the captain.
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Walter Damrosch
Stone
Mountain Maid on Trial in Louisville Court
Ellen Hignite, a Kentucky mountain girl from Clay county, stands accused in Louisville of selling illicit whisky. Advocates including Alice Castleman and Gen John Castleman testify to her alleged motive being to feed her starving mother and baby sister amid a feud between the Hignites and moonshiners.
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Ellen Hignite
Clay County
Louisville
United States District Court
Chicago Tribune
Alice Castleman
Kentucky
New York
South
Castleman
Misa Castleman
Samuel A. Miller
Basil Duke
John
Letcher County
Gob Hignite
Hignite
Hignites
Moonshine, a river of fortune and a capture in Clay county
Ellen Hignite sells moonshine to feed her starving family after fleeing the law. She fronts Jim Clark’s operation and becomes a local legend as demand soars. A federal marshal closes in and Ellen is arrested while Jim Clark escapes. Rapid Berlin post updates note new mail efficiencies and a life saved by quick delivery.
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Berlin
Europe
Thiergarten
Harper's Magazine
Curious Paris Trade of Tiny Shoes Outside Doors
In Paris a curious custom linked to hotel life prompts women with large feet to leave two pairs of tiny shoes outside their doors for servants to collect and clean. Big Paris shops now specialize in miniature footwear as a novelty reflecting Western vanity.
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Paris
British Shipping Faces Threat and Apprenticeship Plan
The British Chamber of Shipping investigates foreign competition risking British shipping. A resolution calls ship owners to hire at least two boys as apprentices per vessel with proper accommodation and care. Lack of British seamen prompts push to match other nations training methods to stay competitive.
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British Chamber of Shipping
England
Size comparison of Australia and the United Kingdom
The text states Australia is twenty four times larger than the United Kingdom. It notes Britain's population is ten times Australia's, giving 135 persons per square mile in the UK and only about 1.5 per square mile in Australia.
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Australia
United Kingdom
Britain
Whales Near Southern California Steamer Encounters
Off the California coast a deep channel hosts feeding whales as steamers cross. the gray whale leads a yearly inland migration. Notable incidents include a San Pedro to San Francisco voyage striking a large whale, a Hermosa steamer collision with a whale causing injuries and blood in the water, and a dead whale later hauled ashore at Redondo with a long wound indicating a past crash.
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California
San Pedro
San Francisco
San Cataline
Redondo
Why He Lost Faith in Wall Street
Col Edward C James a New York lawyer who died recently narrates his experience with Grant Ward revealing his cynicism about Wall Street. After 14 years practicing law he placed about 200000 dollars with Grant Ward. a 400000 check was drawn claiming extra profits, the firm failed two days later and he learned the bluff. He recovered via his law practice.
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Col
Edward C. James
New York
Grant & Ward
Wall Street
Col. James
Ferdinand Ward
A Novel Way to Bore Holes on Shipboard
An engineer on a ship faced a break but had no tools. He used chalk to mark locations on a flat iron bar and fired a 30-caliber bullet from a rifle through each mark to bore the holes, creating a clever improvised repair.
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Ellen
Jim Clark
Bob Hignite
Kaintucky
Jiny Clark
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