Jenny Geddes and the stool that sparked a civil war
A 17th century incident in Edinburgh when Jenny Geddes hurled a stool at Bishop James Hannay as a new Scottish church service book faced resistance. The act escalated tensions over liturgy leading toward the conflict ending with Charles II. The event occurred July 23, 1637 in St Giles Cathedral.
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St. Giles
Edinburgh
England
Charles II
James I
Charles I
Laud
Scotland
Jean
James Hannan
Jenny Geddes
Civilization of Ages Ago in Yucatan Reveals Hidden Cities
The article notes a vast, scattered Yucatan civilization with 172 discovered ruin clusters. It claims two large sites may have housed about half a million inhabitants each and suggests some ruins predate Egypt and date to before Christ. The jungle preserves these monuments, many still undiscovered.
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Yucatan Peninsula
Egypt
Yucatan
George Minor
Mexico
King Names British Premier
The premier is nominated by the Sovereign to form a cabinet and run the government. Appointment does not require parliamentary confirmation, but the PM must have the House of Commons confidence. Lords sit by hereditary titles. Canada has its own parliament and governor general appointed by the king.
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Great Britain
House of Commons
House of Lords
Canada
Price One Bottle A Social Force In English Villages
The article notes cinema influence in English coal pit villages where homes are single room. It cites public houses and free admission for children who bring a bottle of liquor instead of money. Bottles are sold to liquor makers and returned to pubs to restart the cycle.
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England
Christian Herald
First Bombing Balloons Futile in History
The article recounts early uses of balloons in war for observation and bombing attempts. It notes Austrian and Russian experiments, including a 1847 Venice attack that backfired when fire balloons drifted back over Austrian lines.
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Munbeuge
Venice
Easiest Plan Is to Begin Saving Next Month
A philosopher states the simplest idea is to start saving money next month and warns against borrowing or lending to avoid trouble. The quote from the New York Times reflects prudent financial counsel about avoiding debt and risk.
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New York Times
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