Capture of City of Memphis by Forrest and Union forces
An Indiana cavalry officer recounts Gen A J Smith's Memphis pursuit of Forrest from April 1 to 16, marching from Memphis to Grand Junction Oxford and back. Forrest evaded battle, then Memphis fell to a small Union force with looting and a brief street clash. He details a court martial, guard movements, and chaotic scenes at the post office and prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Tribune
Memphis
Forrest
Oscar Rankin
Seventh Indiana Cavalry
Heanys
A. J. Smith
Grand Junction
Tenn
Colliersville
Oxford
Mia
Gen. Smith
Wolf River
Fort Pillow
Gayosa House
Randem
Okalowa
Egypt Station
Collierville Road
Col. Hurst
Sixth
Tennessee Cavalry
Frank Reeder
Ninth
Pennsylvania Cavalry
Hinkie
Corrept House
Adams Atrset
Court Square
Monaignor Martinelli and American politics lesson
In a reminiscence by H. J. Edwards, Monaignor Martinelli's arrival in the United States is linked to his West Point chapel inquiry. The interview depicts his awakening to American politics as President McKinley and officials navigate congressional approval, War Department permissions, and bureaucratic influence. The tale ends with the monsignor praising the president's grasp of poleetecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Edwards
Cardinal —Martinelli
FR. van Wormer
New York City
Monsignor
Martinelli
van Wormer
Thomas L. James
McKinley
West Point
Congress
Weat Point
New York
Monsignor Martinelli
War Department
Secretary
Apostolic Delegate
Monaignor
Beal
Union League Club
Washington
H. J. Edwards
Blind student elected to Phi Beta Kappa at Chicago
Theorem Franksen of Chicago, blind since age eight, is elected to Phi Beta Kappa at the University of Chicago and awarded the associate in literature. Since entering three years ago she has won a scholarship each year, becoming the first blind girl to gain the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodora J. Franksen
Chicago
Phi Beta Kappa Society
University of Chicago
Franksen
Mize Franksen
Phi Beta Kappa
Canada to Feature Prominent Plage at International Busting Event
Canada plans a prominent display as part of its international bid this year with major representation across venues and programs. Officials outline goals for global collaboration and cultural showcases during the event period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Tobacco seed reform and lightning safety for farmers
Tobacco growing faces spread from Tennessee and Kentucky to other states including Missouri and Connecticut. The Wisconsin College of Agriculture advises seed testing, cleaning, and using vigorous seed for higher yields, plus a simple lightning protection plan with inexpensive rods and basic materials. A Madison County farmer hauled 298 bushels of corn in a six mile winter haul using a four-horse team, a record load with a 18 520 pound wagon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tannessee
Kentucky
Pennester
Missouri
Farginee
Connecticut
Connecticut River Valley
Cuba
Porto Rico
Horticultural Department
College of Agriculture
University of Wisconsin
Wisconsin Experiment Station
Heary
Weather Bureau
Farmers‘ Bulletin No
United States Department of Agriculture
Henry
Walter Converse
Madison County
Pea Vines Profit Boosts Canning Industry
The article outlines how pea vines, once waste, became a profitable byproduct of the canning industry. Farms sell vines as hay or silage, with silage valued higher than corn silage and hay selling for 3 to 5 dollars per ton. Vines feed dairy cows, beef cattle, horses, and sheep, and factories often use them to boost profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Farm Prosperity Echoes From Seed to Nation
An analysis argues farmers hold the nation’s wealth, not Wall Street. Crop values reached about 3.0 billion dollars last year, vastly surpassing early 1900s yields. The piece highlights wheat breeding by Willet M. Hays and a Pennsylvania cherry grower, A. J. Freed, with farm earnings per acre and orchard advances.
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Wall Street
United States
Isaac F. Marcesson
Mursey’s
Marcesson
Agricultural College
Minnesota Agricultural College
St. Anthony's Park
Willet M. Hays
Pennsylvania
A. J. Freed
Mercer County
Richmond
Marello
May Duke
Baldwin
Notice of Tax Collection for Indiana County Townships
The state Treasurer announces tax collection for multiple townships in Indiana County. Readings specify hotel and store collection points with times from morning to evening, across Worth Mahoning, Pine, Grant, Rochester Mills, Trade City, and many others, including Ball towns and boroughs. A final note records the Treasurer's office in Latrobe with date and address.
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Indiana
Toor & Building
Fockwaneiite
Shi Ad
M. Bineklick
Dicksonville
Tonemaugh No. 1
Young
Batali Aurkabirye
Bist
Statton
Wert
Lebanoty
Arimatrong Trowarhty
Parkwood Store
Lawn Hotel
Eeashell Hotel
Hatingto
Enn Thun
Washington Towiahtp
Willet
Sui Mahoning ‘Township
Konligent
Wort Mahoning
Townahip
Sinickaburg
Smicksburg
Sinickabure
North Mahoning Trovinahip
Neal's
North Mahonia
Mare
Zener Frotel
Canoe Township
Tochester Mul Ichardson
Grant
Sheriff’s Sales By Writs Issued in Indiana County
Public sales will be held at the Court House in Indiana Pennsylvania by virtue of writs of I Fa Vend ix and Lev Ba Insued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Indiana County. Exposed to public demand or outcry on a date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court of Common Pleas
Indiana County
Court House
Indiana
Pennsylvania
David G
Martin
Georgiand
Montgomery and
Banks
H. Dinter
J. Buchanan
Mobley
Ling
William Martin
M. Getty
John KR. Smith
I Pont
Vorner
A. Puller
Ef. Ginter
Janda Ofwald H. Qinter
Smith and Buller
Ginter
Jemima T. Ferry
J. C. Clark
Sult of
Marya
Killen
Jane Perm
Pierce
Sult
Bilry
Notich
Wnlesa
Sherif
Osles
Protect Your Oroops Resource Notices Offer
Progress trespass notices printed on muslin six each or six for 25 cents. They will not blow down and will stand the sun and rain.
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Company 31
Monaignor Martinelli
Crory
Lovejoy
Green Township
Rat McCoy
Cookport
Ieee Ant Lounsbury
Clymer
Neeley
Cherry Hin
Uly Creekside
McKee's
Tratel
Washington ‘Township
McKee’s
Creekside
Rayne Township
Company Store
Ernest
Homer Aie
Armington Tlare
Center Township
Arlington Hotel
Tomer City
Burrell Township
Bell's
Binekdle
West Wheatfield
Centerville
Whetton House
West Wheatfield Township
Garfield
Bleetion House
Banta
Central Motel
Ghoomangh
Central Hotel
Salinburg
Canoe Townabig
Toaniter
Brandon Hotel
Banks Township
Ronbiter
Uly White Township
Mirennures
Omce
Indiana Borough
Preagurer's Oilee
Sheriff’s Sales
James M. Wineman
Blacklick Township
Hove
Clark McKee
Hosslter
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Wallace Dry Goods Company
Jamestown
J. C. Wallace & Son, Proprietors
Imperial
Gladenrod
Hetrick & Wilson, Proprs
Hazel-Atlas Glass CO
Wheeling, W. Va
Progress
New Idea Woman's Magazine
Procress
Pittsburg Daily Dispatch
Proainvss
Pittsburg
Posaan
Pittsburg Daily Gazette Times
Weekly Dispatch
Procheas
Ohio Farmer
Pyounvas
Youth's Companion
National Stockman
Proareass
Toledo Weekly Blade
Daily Post
St. Louis
Globe Democrat
Proghuss
Weekly Tribune In Progress
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