Katharine Meets Secret Service Man at Beach
Katharine, curious and bold, encounters a man reading on the windy beach and learns he is Dick Blaisdell of the secret service. He reveals James Sinclair, known as Featherfoot Jim, is a suspect in the Terricot robbery. He plans to arrest Sinclair tonight and asks to return to be properly introduced to Katharine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine
Pedro Savelli
Aloue
Kitty
Fairoaks
Pedro
James Sinclair
Terricott
Featherfoot Jim
Arsene Lupin
America
Donna Katharine
Mr. Sinclair
Jim Sinclair
Kendall
Dick Blaisdell
Secret Service
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Fragmented verse fragment evokes a somber burial toward snow
A compact poem fragment contemplates death and indifference as a figure lies down in a snowy field, untouched by friend or foe. The imagery shifts between the moonrise and the kiss of a woman, underscoring a stark, unemotional fate.
Leaves of faith in free government heal the nations
Memorial Day sermon urges every citizen to be a leaf in the great tree of free government planted in America. Emphasizes unselfish, faithful labor, cooperation across classes and parties, and unity to ensure the nation’s prosperity and enduring verdure. The speaker honors past heroes and prays their sacrifices were not in vain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
John
Thomas T. Eaton
Louisville, Ivy
Marys
John A. Logan
Lincoln and Sumner in Massachusetts appointment pressure
In a reminiscence from Memories of a Hundred Years Howard Everett Hale recounts Charles Sumner telling how Lincoln, during his selection of appointments, feigned mild irritation at New England pressure, noting Massachusetts had capable men including Charles Francis Adams who were rewarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Everett Hale
Lincoln
Sumner
Charles Sumner
New England
Massachusetts
Charles Francis Adams
Massachusetts and Lincoln in the Baltimore Passage
In the April 1861 exchange Sumner and Lincoln discussed foreign appointments and the Sixth Massachusetts regiment marching through Baltimore. Sumner told Lincoln he was glad to hear from Massachusetts, reflecting tensions as the capital faced security challenges and growing Union stakes.
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London
John Lothrop Motley
Vietnam
Lincoln
Sumner
Massachusetts
White House
Baltimore
Capitol
Tincoln
Lear
Patriotism of the Children on Memorial Day
Patriotism of the children is stirred by adorning graves of fallen soldiers. The day helps direct a child’s thoughts to national heroes and fosters patriotic devotion, shaping the future patriotism of the man.
Memorial Day Flag Etiquette Across Traditions
Observers mark May 30 as memorial celebration day with flags often lowered to half mast though not universal. Some communities keep flags at full mast all day without breaking tradition.
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Louise Oliver
George H. Boker
Columbia
Columbia Records
Phila. St
Indiana, Pa
Heringy
Reed SD
International Harvester Company of America (Incorporated
J. L. Culp
Henry H. Steving
O. Heber Steving
Henry H. Steving & Son
M. Edith Steving
Ladies & Children
Automobile Service
Philadelphia St
Earth
Wilmer Stewart
Elsworth
Boke
Indiana Dye Works
THE
Philadelphia Street
Indiana
Penna
Hartsock’s Shoe Store
Orphans Court
Indicine
Vele
Ardynat
Savings & Trust Co
Indium
Adintale
Margaret J. Laughlin
Wackiek Township
Wie
Oflee
Ings & Weast
Wiorough
Indianag
Hanky W. Barat
John If
Bierce
Samuel Wieming
Washington Township
Ita
John Jl
Pierce
Columbus McCay
Seid
Mecoy
Mberc
McCoy
WM. I
Kelly St
Pittsburgh
Williun N. Liggett
David Blue
Tayne Township
Clais
Charlie Bell
Creekside
Claude Blue
Chambersville
Lchambersville
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