War Fifty Years Ago From Captain Ge AGE 1
Fragmentary account of Civil War actions around Dranesville and nearby areas. Describes Confederate and Federal maneuvers, troop movements, and a late 1862 timeline with details on fortifications, blockades, and rations. Mentions Union and Confederate leaders, regiments, and casualties in a dated narrative voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decemuir
Dranesville
Mnford
Hiteefort
Mixaourt
Pope
Mineching
Jolu Fico
Miendenade
Senate
Wireless Talk From Frisco to Honolulu and Mare Island
A disruptive wireless experiment narrated by Lt. R. A. Dod and Naval officials traces a coast to coast test using a Hatolita long-range wireless system. Operators at Mare Island and remote stations reveal signals traveling up to 170 miles and beyond, sparking Navy interest in expanding wireless capabilities along the Pacific coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Matthew
Maury
D. Rox
Bernie Kien
Hue
Wien
Als
Mies
Hautedernte
San Francisco
Cal
R.A. Dod
Watlana
Billie
California
Geijie
Cape Hlanoe
Mm -Ouegun
Farationey
Mate Island
Joni
Daclaping Abatte
Valory
Naval
Liewtenant Dodd
Jlo
Navy Department
Wirela
Fee
Ata
Nona
Mare
inCion
AL Taunton
Narang Wirelvm ‘Telephone and Telegraph Company
Joon
Mare Lelana
Thin City
Navel
Mare Island
Thor
Humboldt County
Paint Argielli
Skin Trouble Cure Ad Promises Rapid Help
A dated notice from Monson Smith & Co advertises a skin remedy claiming rapid improvement for various skin troubles. The piece urges readers to investigate the product and warns against delaying treatment, presenting testimonials and assurances of effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keene
Paorianth
Myrtaie
Mennin
Ker Hearn
Nilsury
Jerre
Brentelption
Trestiant Teller
Monson, Smith & Cu, Td
Rich Man For One Day Has Big Time In New York
A tale of John Jay Meller Vine, a Wilkenburg resident, and McBevitt visiting New York by special train for a one day millionaire experience. The event triggered a public transfer of funds and a medical examination by private physician Edward A. Ewerty. Observers describe staged wealth contrasts and a controversial trip ending with notable social commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John Jay Meller
Wilkenbaree
Wadtorts Astoria
McBevitt
Byidward A. Ewertey
Train wreck halts Lakeland lasso four skaters
A chaotic incident in New York on January Jrain halted a street event as a train struck while attempting to lasso four skaters near Van Cortlandt Park. Reported injuries included several travelers and bystanders. emergency crews transported individuals to local hospitals for treatment.
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Ge Age
Rildhar
Frees
Assovin
Minckwater
Seine
Miley
Towla
Congress
Dhorkaing
Secretary of the Navy
Poubat
Nouthern
Hervic
Charleston
Mather
Sautter
Mithon
New England
Drnuvsville
Washington
Ord
Brighde
Menangivnula
Talifax
Dranewville
Stuart
Pennsylvania
Hirst
Kentucky
Blard South
Connaylvania
Swildent
Thanne
Kage
Kane
Fred
Amin Kane
Federats
Wey
Hey
Tering Stuart
Athari
Aty Manter
Dranosrine
Ned Mbetug
Flinep Viuy
Wawona
Leen
Vorllery
Virginia
Riuart
Fh. B. McCiddland
Hinton
Faward
Uthe
Lisietelle
Eaters Army
Confedentiea
McClellan
Turter
Ashby
Bogland
Daltod Buttes
Alldell
Canada
Lin
Mini
Lee
Wa Dig
Thomanl
LD Mylvaria
Muortatla
Frisco
Ktlonniie Chinen
Nevada
Navy
Ulibe Uriel
Paris
London
Regal Shoe Store
Bethel
Nilkesbarre Man
Arnold Kogelem
van Cortlandt
Rowenn
Harty
Peyton
Atmu Pinner
Putnam Division
Walt
Fx Dougall
Aly
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