The Red Storm Of the Days of Daniel Boone
In Boonesborough defense Daniel Boone and sons fight to save the fort as a mortal wound is dealt in a tragic ambush. James Boone dies after rescuing the rifle from a burning cabin while Boone contends with grief and chooses a renewed leadership for the settlers. Le Bland pressures Rosaline Alston with a pledge from Captain Du Quesne to withdraw siege, threatening abduction of the two maidens to force acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fleming
Boone
Daniel Boone
James
Joel Logston
David
Logston
Joel
Yieul
Joe
Daniel
Moses
Rebecca
Forester
Mrs. Boone
Boonesborough
du Queane
le Bland
Rosanthe
du Quesne
Rosalthe
Girty
McKee
Rosaline
Zephyr
Rosalide
Monon
Ealmly
Rosal
Captain du Quesne
Rogalthe
Miss Alston
The Critic on the Earth Reflections on a Politician
A fragment discusses Lord Palmerston selecting Sir George Cornewall Lewis for the war office, amid doubts from Lady Theresa Lewis about his fitness. Palmerston argues the role is administrative not military and the duties include accounts and commissariat. The anecdote recalls Lewis studying military tactics.
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Edmond Fitznaurice
Second Earl Granville
Sydney Herbert
Lord Herbert of
Lea
War Office
Palmerston
George Cornewall Lewis
Theresa Lewis
Lady Theresa
Commissariat
Palmerstone
Cornewall Lewis
Noted Missionaries and Leaders in Early 20th Century Russia and China
The article profiles Dr. Hunter Corbett of Chefoo China as a leading Presbyterian missionary and moderator of the General Assembly, praising his faith and long career in Shandong. It also highlights George E. McNeill, an economist writer and advocate of the eight hour workday, and political figures such as Count Witte and M. Lepine, detailing their roles in Russia and Paris.
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Hunter Corbett
Chefoo
China
Presbyterian General Assembly
Des Moines
Leatherwood
St. Dn
Usah
Nus
Ucnter Combettis
Stuntung
Middle Kingdom
Maew
Brat
Wichita
Dor. Corbett
Chenan
Corbett
Planch
George Eo McNeil
Toston
Mr. McNeill
Amesbury
Mass
Massachusetts
Wendell Phillips
Claflin
Massachusetts Bureau of Hiber Statistics
Knights of Labor
American Federation of Labor
British Trades Union Congress
Mystery of Identity Solved Bridges Indiana Reunion
Miss Bertha Parker a telephone operator in Culver has learned her birth ties through Indianapolis police. She will move to Indianapolis to live with her father Thomas West, whom she had never met. Adopted after her mother’s death, Parker was raised by the sisters of Holy Angels. A six month old clue led authorities to the reunion in Indianapolis.
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Miss Darker
Onedianapolis
Daugher
Evansville Whipping Case Shocks City Officials
A mother whipped her son at the Evansville police station on the orders of Judge J. G. Winfrey after the boy pleaded guilty to writing an offensive letter to a White woman. The punishment lasted about five minutes with a cat-of-nine-tails and blood visible on his neck back and arms while detectives restrained him. Mayor John W. Reehne and several police officials witnessed the event.
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Evansville
James Wyatt
Pualies
J. G. Winfrey
John W. Reehne
Winfrey
West Baden Dynamite Scare Targets Bowling Alleys
An attempted dynamite blast at the West Baden Springs Motel bowling alley and billiard room caused a large floor hole and shattered glass. Guests were uninjured, and authorities suspect recently discharged boys used powder in a bungled act. A similar attempt occurred two weeks earlier at another resort.
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Howling Alley
West Baden Springs
Lick Springs
Terre Haute Council Votes Impeachment of Mayor Hidaman
In a tense 5 to 4 session the Terre Haute City Council impeached Mayor Edwin J. Hidaman after a caucus that stretched to midnight. The charges stem from his refusal to dismiss Chief of Police Lints and the safety board, though removal requires six votes.
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Terre Haute
Connell
Cowneil
Edwin J. Hidaman
Lints
Bunker II Post Office Robbery Stuns Town
Six armed men robbed the Bunker II post office during a safe robbery. Four waited while two blew open the strong boxes and escaped with about 84000 in stamps and 100 in cash. Mrs Jerome Beebe and four children were awakened and threatened. Mrs W T Wilson was shot at at the window.
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Bunker II
Jerome Beebe
W. T. Wilson
Allen
Three Killed by Lightning in Chicago Area Storm
Three people die after a freak electric storm sweeps over Chicago and surrounding towns. Louis Shelmeteh, a farmer near Wampinow. John Mickew, a carpenter near Hitagend. Mrs John Semubka, wife of a foreman for the Standard Of Company at Whitin. Authorities investigate the incident.
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Chicago
Pheyret Louis Shelmeteh
Wampiow
Johar Mickew
Hitagend
John Semubka
Ato Foreuma
Standard OF Company
Whitin
Bribery Indictment Tars State Legislature Leader
A corruption probe alleges bribery involving Oscar Baker and the Wobseed Company. Prosecutors accuse several state legislators of accepting bribes to influence contracts and policy, though details remain unsettled and rumors circulate about the scope.
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Saes
Ehondy
Oscar Baker
Matey
Tone Ninerican
Dribes
Italian strike evictions and city fire wipe out several firms
In Our Borders a Pennsylvania Railroad strike leads to detectives evicting striking Italians at Winamac, forcing them to ride to Pillsburg for fares. A blaze at English destroys Boyd’s store, Temple’s hardware, Roberts’ drug, the Crawford county bank, post office, Masonic Hall, Leonard residence, and Valley Star office, with $100000 loss and $12000 insured. William B. Schwartz, Indianapolis lawyer, is arrested for manufacturing a counterfeit half dollar batch after two years of pursuit. molds and an electrical device are found and he confesses.
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Consolidated
Cag
Hlymera
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Winamac
Pillsburg
G. Boyd
English
Boyd
Temple
Roberts’ Drug Store
Crawford County Bank
Masonic Hall
Joseph Leonard
Valley Star
Ttis
Secret Service
William B. Schwartz
Indianapolis
Schwarte
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By Jogo EL Robinson
Department of Star-Light
Allan Norwood
Rosaltha
Star- Light
Wrenchman
Star-Light
White-Cloud
le Blanc
Shotska
le Biand
Renchman
Alston
Rosaline Alston
Monsieur le Bland
Gorlmy
Govenmykin
Count Witte
Tleo
PSOG
Deadine
Rye
Portsmouth
Committee of Ministers
Tlea
M. Lepine
Paris Police
Frencheospital
JSSS
Republican Guard
Eorge Eo Moneda
Indiana State News
Flogs
Count Order
West Baden
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