The Turkish Power and Its Victories Through the Ages
The article surveys the rise of Turkish power from Seljuk origins to the Ottoman Empire, detailing the Tartars’ military traditions, religious zeal, and brutal warfare. It contrasts ancient Turkish bravery with later imperial decline while predicting a possible future clash with Europe and the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Occidental
Western Asia
Armenia
Asia Minor
Mohammed
Palestine
Elizabeth
James VI
Scotland
Lake van
Vienna
St. Stephen’s
Danube
Alfred the Great
Allah
Fate
Lepanto
Adriatic
Otranto
Christendom
Charles Martel
Tours
Caspian
Mahomet
Constantinople
Edhem Pasha
Pharsalia
Wreck cargo hunt of 1839 Favorite whiskey to be recovered
Detroit Toledo investors plan to raise the sunken Favorite cargo lost in 1839 near Lake Erie's western end. 368 barrels of whisky and 132 of rum lie aboard. A survivor was rescued when the schooner sank after a sudden squall. The project aims to recover an estimated value of $200000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Erie
Detroit River
Maumee River
Buffalo
Toledo
Detroit
Frank Sayen
Frank Adair
Mzumese Bay
Son’wester
Monroe Piers
Stony Point
An Melden
Protecting Birds Gains Ground Across Australia
The article notes broad advances in bird protection in Australia with aims to curb osprey plume trade. Victoria protects egret colonies and Queensland plans reserves for Torres Strait nutmeg pigeons. Lakes in Victoria are being set aside as breeding sites for wild fowl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Victoria
Queensland
Torres Strait
Park for Monroeville planned by Smith Brothers
Smith Brothers lumber dealers of Jackson township near Baldwin say they will develop a large tract south of Monroeville into a fine park and summer resort with buildings lakes and woodland features if arrangements with the interurban line are satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroeville
Smith Brothers
Jackson Township
Baldwin
Woodland
Indiana
Fort Wayne Fans Rally as Pennant Race Heats Up
Huntington baseball fans in a frenzy of support for Fort Wayne as the battle for the pennant with South Bend intensifies. Local enthusiasts express strong optimism and talk up Fort Wayne's prospects to clinch the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Journal
Huntington
Fort Wayne
South Bend
Man who avoided mirrors twenty five years returns to glass
A New York banker and railroad expert, famous in financial circles, recounts how a youthful bet to avoid mirrors for twenty five years ended when he finally saw his reflection. He details the challenges of living in darkness to avoid glances, the discipline of his abstinence, and the lasting vanity he kept in check while maintaining his appearance and reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New England
Tibet
Also Mentioned on This Page
Turkey
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Bulgaria
Servia
Roumania
Austria
Russia
Yildiz
Selim II
Napoleon
Poland
Bajazet I
Ancyra
Tamerlane
Robison Cursoe
Jag Island
Missouri River
Peard
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