Boone and Innis Melee Confront Guise of Duquesne Treaty
In Boonesborough Captain Boone talks with Innis Melee about a deceptive treaty plot by Du Quesne and Girty to trap the fort. Boone and allies outline meeting terms at sixty yards, with armed defense if seized, while families threaten to stay and fight. Du Quesne joins the talks after reinforcements arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Wizabeth
Captain Boone
Tittle
Innis
da ‘Quesne
Inala
Jano
Tania
Innis Melee
Joe
du Quesne
Girty
Joel
Toet
Fleming
Bleck-Houge
Anid Lagston
Reynolds
Atta Reynolds
Alston
Boonesborough
Logston
Trogaton
Viewing
Eliza Ballard
Anya Biand
Ballard
Daniel Boone
Mr. Alston
Weming
Boones
Tom
Joély
McKee
Thals
Boone and party in ambush at fort encounter
Captain Boone posts men in the block-house to watch a party of French and Native warriors including Girty McKee and chiefs. Reynolds orders all to cover nearby approaches with rifles as tensions rise. A sudden clash ensues with rifles firing, capturing captives and driving assailants back, while Inniss cites mercy and Da Quesnel's awkward hesitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Markime
Girty
du Quesnel
Fleming
Legetov
Joe
Numero
McKee
Reynolds
Tania McKee
Irnia
Boona
Innig
Innis
Bose
Andrew
Ebony
Gillant Boyr
Mr. Fleming
Lattle Durele
Joel
Alston
Menning
da Quesnet
Boones
Plotting at Fort Du Quesne Ends as Tense Conspiracy
Fragment from a historical tale depicting Captain Boone Alston and allies debating a perilous gambit at Fort Du Quesne. The group frets over Logato s discovery and the peril it poses to Du Quesne while contending with the possible fate of Le Bland. The scene ends with practical caution about surrender due to lack of cannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew
Whatty
Boone
Logato
Captain du Quasne
Monsieur de Bland
Alston
Joel
Tom
Mr. Fleming
Alaston
di Yenture
di Quesne
Eich
le Bland
Alstot
Pervidin
Toel
Vesuviua
Im Concert
Rbony
Motloyen
Boona
du Quesne
The Sinner's, Chance and the Forgiveness Meeting
A Contemporary Review inspired tale shows how a black man who stole church funds is judged by a congregation. The penitent sinner leads a forgiveness revival, pleading multiple chances for atonement. An elderly donor finally steps forward seeking mercy for herself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescher
Jady
Indy
Blue Light Suppresses Pain in Dental Experiments
Dr. Harvey Hilliard of the Royal Dental Hospital of London and a Geneva dentist report blue light can calm and lessen pain, aiding in tooth extraction and potential insomnia. Trials show a blue lamp may reduce sensitivity to pain, with possible use for restlessness in infants and mania in asylums, while red light is noted to affect smallpox vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redard
Harvey Hilliard
Royal Dental Hospital of London
Geneva
Medical Times and Hospital Gazettee
Hillard
Caies
Hilliard
Iowa Legislature agenda mirrors rail lobby battles
The legislature debates railroad influence in bills on public official passes and pay prohibitions, rail lobby protests, and a Turney Hughes clash. State Life Mutuals faces a possible ban after July with existing firms spared. Other items include wage assignments to curb loan shark abuses, and proposals from medical men on consumer protection. Legislative sessions also hear Lawson praise and temperance bills fall in committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Bliss
Senate
House
Dr. Young
Calhow
Committee On Public Health
Woman Die in Fayette County Cottage Fire
A fire at a small cottage near the town edge killed Mrs. Yates of Fayntte after twelve hours of agony. The blaze erupted when she tried to move coals and kerosene ignited embers, badly burning her upper body and trapping her family in the home as neighbors fought to rescue the four children and others. The structure was destroyed and the surrounding area could not be saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yate
Ty Nelighhorn
Barnet
Horna
Nates
Fayntte
James
Morning Sun fire wipes out Dusinens District firms
A blaze in Morning Sun caused about 20000 dollars in damages in the heart of the Dusinens District. The fire started at Skinner's restaurant around 10 oclock and spread rapidly through the block, burning McDaniel's implement works Husgman's tailor shop Skinner s restaurant Anerson's meat market La Ranga bakery Benetrich's millinery and other buildings. Water supply failure delayed control until after midnight. Insurance is expected to cover the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Sun
Heart of Dusinens
Skinner's Restaurant
McDaniel's Implement Works
Husgman's Tailor Shop
Skinner S Restaurant
Anierson's
la Ranga Bakery
Bbnetrich
Waterloo Implement Company
Thrift Plans Manch Encampment Alternatives
Adjutant General Thrift says the State Guard will skip a summer encampment this year. Instead, four regiments will mobilize at a rail point and march 60 to 70 miles over eight days, simulating enemy movement to train officers and men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bsimo
Thrift
State Guard
Children Discover Hidden Items Under School Platform
Children at Rogers School uncover under the platform a bottle of turpentine a brace and steel drill and a spoon a week earlier they also found a bottle of baking powder and a bottle thought to contain nitroglycerin in the same area authorities link the finds to a suspected gang aiming to break into the depot or store across the road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durglove
Rogers
Eckley Convicted of Manslaughter in Peter Martin Case
In Gedar Rapids a jury acquitted Eckley 14 of murder charges and returned a verdict of manslaughter in the death of Peter Martin. The trial included testimony about a shooting at Marlin s residence and was marked by conflicting statements and advising admonitions from the district court regarding furniture and restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maedei
Dekles
Peter Martin
Gedar Rapids
Mra Wekles
Marlin
Railroad Strikes Loom as Union Threats Rise
The railroad company arms for a possible strike with 15,000 tons of coal stockpiled at West Brenton Ottumwa Creston and other points as indicated by Ryantent's Maps. The object is to weather the threatened coal strike while Rock Island has taken precautions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beton Stallroad
West ‘Breton
Ottumwa
Creston
Ryatent
Rock Island
Mason City Fire Destroys Drug Company Building
A major blaze started near the Bell Drug Company in Mason City damaging the building and adjoining structures. Total losses are estimated at 30,000 with 10,000 for the building 6,000 for the drug company 5,000 for Latter Bros clothing and 9,000 elsewhere. Henry Angus Rogers alias Count Angus of Denmark is arrested in Dubuque for embezzlement from the Denton Club of St Joseph Missouri and has confessed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dollary IA
Bell, Drug Company
Mason City
Lros
Henry Angus Rogers
Count Angus
Denmark
Dubuque
Denton Club
St. Joseph, Mo
State happenings report minor crimes and local events
Brief notes from Lost Nation to Davenport cover forgery indictments in Clinton county, a census population surge, a death from heart disease, several accidents and injuries in Mason City Audubon Oxford Junction and Davenport, a new button manufacturing company in Musentine, a student saved from electrocution at Town State College, and a new Davenport high school under construction. A Phil Kearney post women’s auxiliary gathering is planned and a Spencer man pleads guilty to freight car robbery, receiving six months in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin
Snyder
Clinton County
Paul Lubbers
Clinton
Unle
People's Light Company
Davenport
National Biscuit Company of
Lonce
Musentine
Anna Boukup
Oxford Junction
Buck Reesc
Town State College
Malite
Anamoss
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Job L Robinson
Iowa
Legislature
Ait
Moete
Borg
Baglin
de Chassell
Polk Ant ‘Py
Motine Vad
Duffie
Ann Roger Levite
Cadar Rapids
Aelidol
Regenta
the Univers
Babb
Mount Pleasant
Janne
We de Tedale
Oltomwand
Currall Wright
Des Mathes
Rnids College
W. J. Moniger
Marshalltown
C. Th. Byron
Dallas Genter
J. B. Hungerford
Onerolt
Dixon
Sac City
Capitol
Hughes
Turney
State Life Mutuals
HBO Ansurance
Stata Mutin
House Insurance Committee
B. J. Carrol
Omory Daglish
Gydcesmonty
State Mutuals
Atelka
Mousa
Tallowa
Lawsen Spruke
Thomas W. Lawson
Lown
State Senate
Spaulding
Gekting Congress
Yellowstone Park
Dinenne
Bixby
Mr. Bixby
Hurndd
Thrift Plans Manch
Waterloo
Childron
Wiret
Naval Academy
Annapolld
Allan Chantry, Jr
Malvern
South Ottumwa
Dorna
Lenn B Stutaman
Sharon City
Kong
Vather
Robert Lehman
Dew Moines Law
Frank Rober
Peter Klein
Milwaukee Railroad
Templeton
Danny
Cuptog
Minsle
Perad ‘Wieres
Cowan
MHS
Eckley
Mason Cuty Ias
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