Forgotten Ranger: Rogers at Rogers Rock and Lake George
The 1758 Battle of Rogers Rock near Lake George pitted Maj. Robert Rogers and 150 Rangers against 600 French and Indian fighters. Despite heavy losses and Rogers’ dramatic retreat from an icy precipice, his unit earned a feared reputation for daring irregular warfare.
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North America
United States
America
Rogers’ Rock
Lake George
New York
Robert Rogers
Rogers’ Rangers
Rogers
Rangers
Dunbarton, N. H
James Rogers
New England
Canada
New Hampshire
Albany
Crown Point
Ticonderoga
William Johnson
Fort William Henry
Earl of London
Rangera
New
Ranger
Ticonderogs
Rogers’ Keck
Phillips
Maj
Neuvre
Daniel Morgan
Morgan
Parrots Ballyhoo Barrers of Birddom
Washington bulletin from the National Geographic Society notes the parrot population in the United States, estimates 30,000 parrots in New York City, and imports exceeding a half million birds. It describes parrot varieties, global distribution, and historic introductions by Alexander the Great, with remarks on their noisy, colorful nature.
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United States
Washington
National Geographic Society
New York
Canaries
Albany
Wisconsin
New Zealand
Equator
Labrador
Amazon
Manhattan
Alexander the Great
Nere
New World
Olumbus
Nell M. Judd
Pueblo Bonito
New Mexico
Czech Actress Objects to Nudity in Sculpture
Czech actress Ann Sedlacek opposed a public sculpture showing full nudity. Sculptor Foil defended the work as artistic, leading to a court suit after Sedlacek demanded removal. Sedlacek had modeled for Fort, whose piece was presented as a head but was a nude bust, and the dispute ended in a court ruling.
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Ann Sedlacek
Iowa Youth Whistling Through University
John Mak Jr. whistles his way through school in Independence Iowa. Plank started at the University of Minnesota two years ago to fund his education by whistling. He later performed on the stage and now plays on the west coast while planning to finish college.
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Independence
Iowa
John Mak, Jr
Plank
University of Minnesota
Wolf Pack Vanishes as Police Arrive in Racine
In Racine Wisconsin a man reported wolves at his door. Police found scratches but the wolves had vanished by the time officers arrived. The incident centers on the dramatic door moment and the unexplained disappearance.
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Racine
Wis
Jacob Malers
Benfleet Vicar Reflects on Marriage Observations
In Benfleet England the vicar comments on marital life during nuptial stages noting how a husband observes his wife’s daily routines. The remarks, tied to a sermon, emphasize human nature and domestic partnership.
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Benfleet
Eevex
England
New York Stage and Screen Gossip and Aviation Notes
A column reviews theater life in New York with tales of stars and prices and notes on notable venues. It also shares anecdotes from Eddie Rickenbacker about aviation safety and a future plan for night air travel between New York and Klengo, forecasting sleeping accommodations and reduced risks.
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New York
Music Box
Globe
Earl Carrol Ls
Capitol Movie Theater
Major Bowes
Roxy
Charles Hopkins Legitimate Theater
Alvin and the Guild
Eddie Rickenbacker
Fokker Company
Othand
Fokker
Long Island
Ai Hacker
Klengo
Hell Syndicate
Survivors of Custer Battle Found Among Sioux Band
An expedition from Cambridge University Museum and the British Museum, led by Donald A. Cadrow, has located surviving Little Bighorn veterans among a Wuapeton Sioux band in central Saskatchewan. The group, led north after the battle, nomads in hunting and fishing country by the Saskatchewan River. Chief Four Star remains alive, while other tribes resist government treaties and missionary efforts.
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New York
Little Ele Horn
Saskatele
Cambridge University Museum
British Museum
Donald A. Cadzow
Cadrow
Robert Equill
England
John Rymill
South Australis
Canada
Cadzow
Saskatchewan River
Four Stara
Saskatchewan
Ted
Nippy
America
Cillson
Indian Department
Lives Up to Name Endfield England Prize Won
The prize for good conduct at the seal school was won by Peter Perfect in Endfield England.
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Endfield
England
At & Seal School
Peter Perfect
Dress Out Too Low Triggers Arrest of European Actress
Irene Palasty, noted European actress and wife of German American theater manager Hans Bartsch, was arrested as she left the Clubhouse after audience protests claimed her dress was too low in the back during a Budapest performance.
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Budapest
Irene Palasty
G 6Theater
Hans Bartsch
American Ways Taking Hold in Sweden
The piece notes rapid American influence spreading across Sweden with Stockholm leading change. It highlights taste for American novels, films, slang, foods like grapefruit juice and hot dogs, American fashion, and products. It mentions American soda fountains, cosmetics, appliances, gum, Broadway songs, and new Rotary clubs appearing in several cities.
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Stockholm
Tipsy Undertaker Delays J Sudak Funeral
In Brann Czechoslovakia an undertaker staffer became tipsy and forgot to fetch the body from the hospital mortuary delaying J Sudak’s funeral from midafternoon until night. A motor-hour mishap for a vehicle caused the further delay before burial at the cemetery.
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Brann
Czechoslovakia
J. Sudak
Four Thousandth Goitre Operation Performed in Linz
Doctor Urban, primarigs of the Charity Brothers hospital, Linz Austria, celebrated a milestone four thousandth goitre operation. The prevalence of goitre in the district is attributed to local mineral deposits in drinking water. Former patients and fellow surgeons offered congratulations.
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Linz
Austria
Urban
Charity Brothers' Hospital
Vienna Opera Tickets Promote Flexi Readiness
In Vienna a popular gift is a small book of state theater and opera tickets. The tickets can be exchanged for regular performances from January 1 to June 3 of the year.
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Vienna
State Theater and Opera
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Montreal
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Inon
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Jae Battle OF
Rogers 'Rock
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Parrot
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Starrer
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U. S
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