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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1896
Page
5
Opinion pieces from St. Augustine and Denver extol road improvements as a public good and criticize harbors. a wheelman advocate argues for equal road quality and tax support, citing gains in settlers and productivity. A Russian field anecdote shows a colonel promoted after a bluffing wager with Tsar Paul.
An 1801 incident recounts Major Vaksel of the guards tugging the Tsar of Russia's wig tail on parade. The emperor, momentarily furious, confronted the officer whose face showed feigned innocence and deference as the crowd held its breath.
An eye witness account recalls Capt. Le Chen Fue defending against charges of poor gunnery by demonstrating on a row of shells. He split each shell with a sword, dust and debris flying as witnesses watched in disbelief. Le Chen Fue then offered his sword to Li Hung Chang and the charges were dismissed.
A brewery wagon on Mott Street reports a pistollike crash as a horse frets near a keg. Smoke pours from the horse's mouth. the tongue is cut and bleeding. A shell cartridge found in the gutter triggered the blast. a vet says the bit is broken and the tongue may need removal to save the animal.
A Polish nobleman excites Sweden by demanding extradition, triggering a war that lasts until 1600. A peace treaty at Ollya near Dantaly settles the dispute and mandates that each side supply three et ceteras in future communications.
The New York World reports an unusual absence turning up in correspondence with a doctor. Readers note disappointment as plans were disrupted by an unexpected no call Tuesday evening.
The article recounts Emperor Napoleon's lavish patronage during 1810 11 including gifts to Carnot and Canova, the Empress's prominence, and a lavish maternity endowment. It describes the birth of Napoleon II on March 20 1811, the father’s devoted joy, and the public celebration across Europe as the era’s grandeur and intrigue unfold.
A village notable Miss Perry Watson tries to cheer Mrs Bell at a sewing society but misreads her deafness and loudly repeats. An Irish court anecdote follows with an elderly blind man mistaking stairs for the witness box and a jovial judge asking if he wants to be a judge.
Mrs Glucose asks Mrs Van Mark if she spends summers in the country. Mrs Van Mark replies she does but fears the railroad because fresh fruit is sent from the city daily.
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