Notable historical deaths and events in early modern times
Chronological sketch lists figures from antiquity to the late 19th century. It notes Octavius Caesar’s death at Nola, Geoffrey Plantagenet’s death in Paria, the 1682 Salem witch trials executions, Lenox’s New York birth and Lenox Library founder, 1812 naval clash, Whitney’s Harvard death, and a 1905 assembly summoned by Czar Nicholas II.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Octavius Caesar Augustus
Nola
Geoffrey Plantagenet
Richard Coeur de Lion
Arthur
Paria
Salem
Mass
John Proctor
Bridget Bishop
George Burroughs
Martha Carrier
John Willard
James Lenox
Lenox Library
New York City
Joseph Dwight Whitney
Harvard University
New London
In History on Aug 20 1591 and 1794 Battles
Aug 20 in history notes births deaths and events. Robert Herrick born in 1591 later served as vicar of Dean Prior and had his works revived after 1810. 1794 Battle at Manmeer Rapids saw Wayne defeat Indian forces. Balzac born 1738 in Paris. 1861 great comet appeared as war began. Ann Sophia Stephens died 1586 born 1813 Derby Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Herrick
Shakespeare
Herrick
Cambridge
Dean Prior
Devoreshire
Charles VI
England
America
Manmeer Rapids
Anthony Wayne
AME Amis
Honore de Balzac
Paris
Ann Sophia Stephens
Derby
Conn
State Republican ticket announced in Indiana races
Secretary of State Fred A. Sims Frankfort Auditor of State John C. Billheimer Washington Treasurer Oscar Hadley Plainfield Attorney General James Bingham Muncie Clerk of Supreme Court Edward Fitzpatrick Portland Superintendent of Public Instruction F A Cotton Indianapolis State Geologist W S Blatchley Terre Haute State Statistician Joseph Stubbs Indianapolis Judge of Supreme Court First District James H. Jordan Martinsville Judge of Supreme Court Fourth District Leander J Monks Winchester Appellate Judge First District C Hadley Indianapolis Ward HM Watson Charleston Appellate Judge Second District Daniel W Comstock Richmond J M Rabb Williamsport Frank Roby Auburn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Sims
Frankfort
John C. Billheimer
Washington
Oscar Hadley
Plainfield
James Bingham Muncie
Supreme Court
Edward Fitzpatrick
Portland
F. A. Cotton
Indianapolis
W. S. Blatchley
Terre Haute
Joseph Stubbs
James H. Jordan
Marinsville
Leander J. Monks
Winchester
C. ©. Hadley
Ward HM. Watson
Charleston
Daniel W. Comstock
Richmond
J. M. Rabb
Williamsport
Frank Roby
Auburn
Land of the Sky and Sapphire Country Promote Health Resorts
Tourism notes praise western North Carolina health and pleasure resorts in Land of the Sky and Sapphire Country with mountain streams views rivals to Switzer land. Mentions train service by Southern Railway with Queen & Crescent Route and requests for booklets. lists officials and agents. Also cites Dr King’s New Discovery claims from Texan user for coughs and pneumonia prevention with guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapphira
North Carolina
Switzerland
Hot Springs
Asheville
Brovard
Lake Toxaway
Sapphire
Southern Railway
Queen & Crescent
G. B. Allen, A. G. PB. A
St. Louis, Mo
Galveston
HE. W. Goodjoe
Dutton Street
Waco
Tex
Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
Tennessee
Alabama
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Louisiana
Virginia
Bunker Hill Battle Eyewitness Remembers Boston Siege
Alice L. Quarrie, recalling her great grandmother Parnell Boylston and the 1775 raid, describes sheltering in Charlestown and watching the British ships. She recounts Putnam’s accidental dunk, rifle barricades, and heavy losses on both sides while her family fled to Roxbury before returning to a ruined homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parnell Brooks
Boylston
Boston
Fiat
Richard
Parnell Boylston
Old Homestead
Richard Boylston
Gerandson
Zuhdiel Boylston
Brookline
Edward Jenner
Charlestown
Warret
Yonnes
Pune
Amne
Pulian
Kowever
Rose
Roxbury
General Putnam
Alice L. Quarrie
Newark
M. J
Boston Herald
Oddities of Dress in European Nations Featured in North American View
A 19th century survey contrasts European high fashion with American lack of distinctive dress. It details Russian kokoshniks, Spanish mantillas, Roumanian peasant robes, Austrian styles, and notes on court gowns, beads, and headscarves. It includes an anecdote in New York and a medical quip about yawning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
North America
South American
Roumania
Volvid
Austria
Dungary
Her Only Sin At New Bucklin Promises Scenic Flair
Lincoln J. Carter presents Her Only Sin not a standard scenic drama yet features unusually picturesque backgrounds. The plot shifts from England to Belgium to Scotland showcasing a bell tower set in Bruges and a flowered lodge in Scotland. The show comes to the New Bucklin tomorrow night. Musical Adams secured for Crystal bill this week replacing Stanley and LeRoy due to Stanley’s illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln J. Carter
England
Belgium
Udd
Honny Scotland
Burges
Scotland
New Bucklin
Stanley & LeRoy
Mr. Stanley
Perfect Features And Proportions In Human Faces
A collection of observations on facial symmetry and proportions, citing ancient rules about eye width and distances, followed by quotations and brief anecdotes. Includes references to social habits, political economy dialogue, and humorous asides. The piece also advertises Cotton Belt Route travel and Electric Bitters as remedies and cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Arkansas
Louisiana
Texas
St Louis
L. O. Schaefer
Cincinnati
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Ukhart Review
Caesar
Abraham L. Brick
Aaron S. Zook
Goshen
Elisha A. Baker
Elkhart
Joseph H. Gainon
Wilson H. Rood
Harrison
David F. Miller
Nappanee
Livy Chamberlain
Valentine Berkey
Rudolph Hire
Benton
Sykes
F. E
S. H. Hardwick
Washington, D. C
W. S. McCullough
Dearborn Street
Chicago
W. R. Tayloe
Bunker
Patriots
Efissy Money
New York
Lbo
Teo
Staal
Iad
Owas
Inter
Thilsdeli
Uber
Welle
Philadelphia Record
Southey
Maria
Boggles
Jasper
Kansas City Journal
Tiere
Molly
Young Dovecet
Curleless
Dlemurels
E. H. Walter
Bear Grove
Ile
City Mills
Rio
Prac
Fiano
Geo N. Schatf
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Elkhart Carriage @ Harness Mfg. Co
Elkhart, Indiana
Yike
Hameses
Stanhope
Consumers Coal Co
Lehigh Valley
West Virginia
Geo. J. Manning
Lexington Ave
Main Street
Elkhart Gas
van Aken Bros
the Review
Kurtz Addition
West High Street
S. Main Street
Boys Brigade
Armory
M'Lle
Julia Branchard
Orrin
Miss Blanch Freeman
Grstai
Emma
Edmunds Sisters
Agnes
Dreamland
Pars
Adams
Kinqdrome
Walter J. Rudesiit
Green Goods
Jacob Oberhaltzer
J. P
Monger Block
M. H. Heffner
Bell Phone
S. Main St
Ocr
Elkhart Junk Co
Pratt St
Indiana Buggy Co
Math. Hoetger Tailor
Monger
Homeseekers
Queen & Gresgent
Geo. B. Allen
Louia
R. Hardwick
Banaonges
McCullough
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