Manila's ancient prisons and brutal Spanish rule recalled
The article tours Old Manila dungeons within the Presidio de Manila and Carcel de Bilibid, detailing tyrannical methods, horrific torture, and mass executions. It notes the modern American era reforms, overseen by Filipino regents, with prisons like the Lunetta, Bilibid, and the military jail holding prisoners including 40 American soldiers.
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Manila
Presidio de
Presidio
Paris
Carcel de Bilibid
United States
Bilibid
Willa M. Gitar
Inwia
Memorial Day Reflections On Veterans And The Silent March
The Chicago Tribune piece laments dwindling veteran ranks as time heals war wounds yet deepens aging burdens. Survivors, supported by youth, will resume the annual floral tribute and memorial march, passing the sacred duty to new generations but not ending the nation’s reverence for those who fought to preserve the Union.
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Anon
the Union
Chicago Tribune
Prisoner’s Clever Libby Money Trick Revealed
An ex prisoner recalls outsmarting Confederate guards at Libby Prison by hiding valuables in a handkerchief and lowering them via a string into a lower room. The ruse allowed him to save several hundred dollars and a watch during the guard search.
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Buffalo
Libby
Buffalo Express
Memorial Day Observances Stir Veteran Marches
The piece recalls annual Memorial Day ceremonies with fire sounds drum rattle and soldier marches. Veterans march behind tattered battle flags to whistles of bullets while onlookers cheer, remembering past wars and leaders Grant and Sherman.
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Grant
Sherman
Naval regulations on solemnities and foreign salute protocol
The article outlines naval rules for notifying port authorities and foreign officers of national ceremonies in foreign ports. It notes a protocol requiring thanks from an officer if foreign authorities or ships participate by salutes. It then mentions the Prince of Palermo's wealth from a snow trade monopoly, with snow carried by mule from mountains to coast and sold in Italian cities at 2 to 8 cents a pound. Also includes fragmented dialogue about a romantic breakup.
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Scandia
United States
Porto Rico
Palermo
For Sale The Best Paper Editions of Popular Novels
The Tribune Publishing Co. of Dillon Montana offers the very best paper editions of classics and bestsellers. Each title appears in a cover with a special half tone design.
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Tribune Publishing CO
Dillon Montana
Bond and Price Notes on Butcher’s Report and Mail Orders
A miscellaneous document outlines bond and general bounty claim notes. It lists prices and mail order terms with postage prepaid, including special prices for large orders and shore allocation details.
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Bond
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