I am the sun and the sword of the Philippines tale
A World War era battlefield vignette follows Cross Dog, a American soldier in the Philippines, as he confronts native fear and violence. After a tense standoff he shoots Pedro’s defenders, wins Luisa’s affection, and faces moral fallout when Pedro’s wife mourns. The piece closes with Cross Dog boasting of his dangerous prowess to fellow soldiers.
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Cross Dog
Luisa
Cross
Pedro
Jose
Juan
Senor Holijos
Bono
Old Pedro
Philippines
Sevenspot
Isabella
New York Sun
Cross Dog of the Sixteenth Infantry In Philippines
In the Philippines near Esabella Negros Cross Dog of the Sixteenth Infantry guards the Hacienda de Sevilla with Private Sevenspot. A tense night guard amid Paparelou raids and native villagers ends as Cross Dog confronts possible foes while Luisa, a local girl, lives in a six by six shack under the mill.
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Cross Dog
Pedro
Old Jose
Old Pedro
Ol Pedro
Tait
Cross
Melliana
Caramba
Melicana
Melicaana Malayoh
Luisa
Papricios Remington
Solomon
Serenspot
Cross Deg
Lissa
Senor
Hfe
Sevenspot
States
Philippines
Sacienda de Sevilla
Esabella
Negros
S’teenth Infantry
Isabella
Hnclenda
Is Crohy
Jose
Senor Lfolitos
Hira
Cross Doe
Wcefields
Remembering General Logan's Forceful Speaking Style
A Chicago churchman recalls General Logan as intensely emotional in speeches. He describes Logan striking a table to emphasize a point, breaking a bone in his hand yet finishing the address with a splinted hand for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan
Heyward Church of
Chicago
New York Tribune
Room for the Night in a Crowded Georgia Cabin
A weary traveler asks for lodging in a Georgia county cabin but the host says there is only one room available. The family plans to squeeze everyone into shared spaces, leaving the traveler to sleep on the floor or move on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Ole “Soman
Lindy
Pete
Jake
Los Angeles
Fall of Honoras and the 3 cent cigar tribute
An old friend calls the venerable sage to talk of aging and fame. The venerable scientist reflects on secure renown and mentions a new disease and a 3 cent cigar named after him, as reported by the Chicago Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honoras
Chicago Tribune
Scrubwoman Finds Hidden Wealth at Treasury in 1862
Sophie Holmes, a temporary charwoman in General Spinner’s Treasury rooms, uncovered a hidden stash of nearly 700000 in $1,000 bills. She guarded the money through the night, posed as busy, and woke Spinner, who confirmed the discovery before the next day’s inquiry. The tale ends with her reward and a private appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophie Holmes
General Spinner
United States
Sophie
Spinner
Aunt Sophie
the Treasury
Aife
Washington Post
Cats and a Drowning Cat Tale and Henry Clay Rifle Anecdote
A fisherman recalls a drowning cat experiment using a sack and bricks that failed as the cat swam ashore. The anecdote is followed by a Henry Clay campaign quip where a hunter tests a rifle before an election victory. The clipping blends a cruel old tale with a political joke from San Francisco.
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Cam Cate
New York
Clay
Henry Clay
Kentucky
Harry
San Fran
da Belyr
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P. H. Golt, W. H. Denny, S. T. Rhodes
W. F. Pennington
Eugeene Lynch, W.H. Anderson
H. C. Hobbs, W. R. Peters, M.L. Blanchard
W.S. Lord, I. T. Baker, J. Culver
BH. W. Ingram
Wye
Denton
Greenwood, Ellendale
Milton
Lewes
Queenstown
William M. Conn
Queenstown, MD
WH. Hopps & CO
Baltimore, MD
Hartford
Learry
Avia
GUNB
Mammoth Hardware Store and Machine Shops
Salisbury
Maryland
THE
Prick Clothing House
Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland
John K. Calloway
East Denton
Geo. A. McDaniel P. S
Y ‘Ea
Dover ST
Easton, MD
Mathushek
Ludwig Bush
Gerts
Weaver Carpenter
Columbis
Queen
Easton
Wheeler & Wilson
James T. Cooper
Undertaker
Cooper
Main Street
Trug
T. W. Smith
Ridgely, Md
Niewera PE
SUSE
Baltimore
COON
S. C. Bone
Henry W. Hughes
B. G. Stevens
Williston
W. H. Deen
Fowling Creek
A. G. Saulsbury & Bro
Ridgely
J. R. Hughes
Greensboro
Blackiston
D. H.$40
Wheeler & W Wilson
James W. Chairs
WILLIAM J. _ BLACKISTON
Enton
Brookland Nurseries
Certificate OF Nursery Inspection
N. J. Dasher
Caroline
San Jose
Willis G. Johnson
College Park
Charles C. Townsend
J. O. Taylor
J.C. Letb & Company
H. Evans & Company, Fruit and Produce Commission
Light Street
Brahima
Tam
Madden
Iran
Nightingale
Ritter
General Logan
Treasury Department
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