The Soldierly Jest and Nelsons Signal in Trafalgar
A Scottish American reminiscence blends anecdotes of John Hancock and Gen Grant's kin with Nelsons famed signal at Trafalgar. It recalls sailors calling foes by crude nicknames and the rallying cry England expects that every man this day will do his duty. The exchange between Jock and Sandy defends Scotland's valor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Victoria
Britain
Jock
Sandy
Scotland
The Character of the Soldier and Modern Military Reform
The piece argues for higher standards in the United States Army, urging training schools for enlisted men, and noting the positive effects of discipline. It recounts Kipling inspired anecdotes of officers who steadied troops under fire and highlights Frank Thomson’s role in military railroads and telegraphs during the Civil War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Sawin
Esiguigh
Nirdersea
Fable Army
Jack of Gates
Hudyard Kipling
India
Frank Thomson
Pennsylvania
Thomas A. Scott
Great Road
Scott
Thomson
Alexandria
Orange
Louden
Hawpethe
Washington
Thorson
Honey Bee Poison and Its Toxic Properties
Fragmented notes describe the poisonous properties of honey bee venom, noting German researchers and early experts like Thomas A Scott in context of chemical and toxic studies. The text outlines venom chemistry, evaporation effects, and historical claims about venom potency and handling.
Major Mass Word
A humorous Atlanta Constitution cartoon caption features a major explaining his antiwar stance. He recalls paying for a wartime substitute at 3 a day who fought for years without a scar, was captured and exchanged, and finally claimed the remaining pay, ruining him with interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Atlanta Constitution
Hancock Speaks on Boston Fire During Revolutionary Debate
Fragmentary notes recount a 1770s debate where Hancock urged Congress to allow bombardment of Boston. Washington's efforts to form a committee to hear Hancock's views stirred tension as Hancock lamented his estate loss and the burning of Boston and its liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fluson
Washingtos
Congress
Boston
Egecock
Washington
House
Hancock
Searty
Bostos
Monte as Memes: Pigeon Messenger Experiments in War Times
French government tests carrier pigeons for wartime messengers resemble earlier U S work led by Howard Carter of the naval homing service in New York. Pigeons fly 30 to 60 miles per hour, enabling 200 mile messages in four to five hours, with potential 10 to 12 hour early warning over sea routes.
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Monte As
Memes
Howard Carter
Naval Homing Pigeon Service
New York
Plaeons
Carter
Palre
Ile
New York Sun
No-waste Jack Pots ge sid ted who resides with his four squaws
A fragmented obituary style sketch recounts an elderly man from Seake Creek who rears his four wives and claims long life. He once lived with the Mascogee and Apache, is tall at 6 foot 4, and regarded as a superior figure within the tribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Ted
Feer
Biza
Cushing
Cai) Hersi
Tormented Soldier Recall From the War End
A veteran recalls service through the war years with grim certainty. He claims to have carried a flag and a francly altered uniform, noting 136 men served and two years of fighting left him hardened yet hopeful to enlist again.
Murderer of Mary Stannard Still Eludes Justice in Connecticut
The piece recalls early 20th century Connecticut murders linked to Rev. Herbert Hayden and the Jennie Cramer case at Savin Rock. Hayden was acquitted amid strong suspicions and alibis, while death mysteries tied to the era include the Fheny case and a Stamford grave, forming a trio of notorious crimes that haunted the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stannard
Pretty Bone
Connecticut
Jennie Cramer
Savin Rock
Herbert H. Hayden
North Bravford
Conn
Hayden
Clana
Heyden
Mary Stavuard
Mr. Hayden
Steyden
Palais
Maresa
New Haven
Holabbiss
Aluined
Herbert J. Hayden
Ambler
Wurter Rytterias
Frzooor
Trial Ends In Five Thousand Dollar Breach Case
After a five day circuit court trial in Montgomery county Illinois the jury awarded Miss Clara B Hamiltons son five thousand dollars in damages for breach of promise of marriage against Henry Heaton Thacker. The suit sought ten thousand dollars and both parties are school teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery County
Illinois
Clara B. Hamilton
Henry Heaton Thacker
Thacker
Miss Hamiton
Miss Hamilton
Hillsboro
Bennett's Gad Fate and the End of a Poet
The article honors Fillmore Bennett author of The Sweet By and By as his eyesight fails. It notes his efforts to publish a Melodious verse volume about the life of frontier writers, preserving local color and memory. The piece laments his fading powers and cheered friends waiting his continued work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fillmore Bennett
Bennett
Ufasa
Nestor
Beenett
Kia
Mysterious pageant scene in an old tale recounted
A fragmented OCR passage describes a dramatic event with figures and gestures, mentioning a young woman facing a trial and a crowd reacting with fear and awe. The text evokes a ceremonial mood and coded speech, leaving names and exact actions unclear.
Rock Island Road Mishap Near Ellwood in 1852
An 1852 incident near Ellwood along the Rock Island road involved a wagon wheel collapse and a press gear failure on a moving load. A woman was injured as she was knocked down and dragged, with onlookers signaling a tram car while the crowd scattered along the Bee Creek area. The report from the Topeka State Journal notes the rough ride and injuries sustained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Fickinnon
Peer Watkess
Ellwood
Rock Island
Trae Teator
Bee
Buy
Topeka State Journal
Four New York Teenager Cause Alarm at Fire Scene
In a chaotic incident, four youths from New York thwarted a blaze by praying and hurling improvised flame from their incident site. A saved witness described chaotic movements as the group redirected bystanders and shouted directions before authorities arrived.
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John Hancock
Gen Grant
Nelson
Scotia
Trafalgar's Bay
Ceant
Simon Petal Waller
Elehty
Hi Louis
Ig & Cosin
Ulysses
WAR Department
Levis Star
Jude
Senger
Scionilai
Chet
Thomas A Scott
Goricg
Thomenon
Duke Ranger
Trent
Otto
Short Berg
Argieg
Ena Deering
Frank Thombon
Gets Hascock
Tree
Jennie
Gramer Case
Rose Awelek
S Fillmore Bennett
Berke Pp
Popeiae
Fim
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