Meeting Our Flag at Sea on the Fourth of July
A Washington Star account recalls a Pacific crossing five years ago when a US ship returning from Japan spotted the Shenandoah out of Bath. As both ships approached within a hundred yards, flags waved in a ceremonial exchange, stirring pride and memory among the crews on a bright Independence Day at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
China
Yokohama
Tsendlulu
Ebor
mid-Pacific
Republic
Pacific
Bath
Shenandosh
Washington Star
Nervous disorders blamed on jumping from moving cars
An analysis warns against leaping from moving trains or streetcars as a cause of nervous disorders and spinal strain. It explains that repeated shocks injure vertebral alignment, triggering long term health problems, and cites osteopathic theory as the mechanism behind these effects. Haitian honesty noted in contrast to other traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tts
Footprint of Mohammed and Gabriel at Jerusalem Rock
William E Curtis describes in a Chicago Record-Herald letter the mosque of Omar in Jerusalem and the rock with two depressions marked as the footprint of Mohammed and the hand of Archangel Gabriel. The dragoman Isa explains the rock’s stay while Mohammed ascended to heaven.
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Vammed
William E. Curtis
Chicago
Record-Herald
Omar
Jerusalem
Mohammed
Gabriel
Isa
Angel Gabriel
Premium on Prayer Trial In Fort Scott Tale
A Fort Scott Wisconsin woman, jailed for horse stealing, sought mercy by reciting the Lord’s Prayer. She failed to recite it, and the judge denied mercy, upholding a five year sentence. The tale, titled A Premium on Prayer, appears in the Guidon.
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Fort Scott
Wis
Woolly West
Jesse's Rocket Story of a Fourth of July Gift
A boy named Jesse receives one rocket from Arthur Brown two miles away as a rural Fourth of July night unfolds. Jesse watches the sky for his signal while Arthur hopes Jesse sees his own rockets. The tale ends with shared joy and a wish for more fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Lee
Arthur Brown
Jesse
Jason
Arthur
Owe
Shail
Fourth of July Delay and Adams Letter View
The passage notes the resolution leading to colonial separation from Britain and declares the second of July as Independence Day. It cites John Adams predicting future celebration on July 2 1776 and outlines a vision of a national festival with devotion to God, pomp, parade, and illuminations across the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Great Britain
John Adams
America
God
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Haiti
Hesketh Pritchard
Jacmel
Port Au Prince
Jesse’s
Prairie Pete
Joe
Petrieve
Life Assurance
the Equitable Life Assurance Society
S. W. Guindiana
Indiana County
Milwaukee
Harrison & Fiscus
Clymer Mig. Co
Indiana
J. C. Conner
Philadelphia Street
Rossmoyne Flouring Mills
Frantz Bros
Pennsylvania
Deposit Bank Building
Indiana, PA
Ivers
Pond
The
Boston
Consérva
Packard
Milton
Ian
Weaver
Sloane
Coif
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