Tragic Navy Execution At Sea Recalls 1842 Row
A veteran recalls witnessing a cleaved mutiny and three hangings aboard a U S Navy ship off West Indies waters in 1842. A drumhead court martial condemned two sailors and a midshipman, and the crew of 120 men ferried the death sentence by yardarm rope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
Iteia Waters
Liberia
United States
Weare
St. Thomas
Bermudas
Owers
Becaues
Voles
Philip Spancer
John C. Spencer
Tyler
Tyler's Cabinet. the Event Convulsed the Nation, and Brought Capt. Mackenzie
Boston Herald
Vast Variety of Notable Claims Across Regions
A scattered survey of claims includes 586 authorized guides in Portland Georgia plan to spend 1 000 090 on improvements this year, 120 million lobsters expected to hatch in Newfoundland, a Spartansburg South Carolina homing pigeon flight to Baltimore 420 miles in 14 hours, and widespread use of flash photography at White Deibis dinners. A Florida movement to cultivate Japanese bamboo for beauty and utility is noted, 60 000 blue gum trees planted on the Lankershim ranch in Los Angeles County, a French claim of aromatic watering of chinchillas, and observations on domestic animals heat tolerance showing dogs more heat susceptible than cats. Westminster Abbey guests include 12 street arabs from a London ragged school union invited by the bride. A traveler notes Japanese emphasis on personal cleanliness, with bathing habits of the time.
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Portland
Gra
Newfoundland
Spartansburg
S. C
Baltimore
Florida
Lankershim Ranch
Los Angeles County
California
Stanley-Tannant
Westminster Abbey
Street
London Ragged School Union
Brida
Japan
Curtain fashions foretell lace and chenille trends
The article notes Fantasque curtain id' a novelty among race goods and predicts strong sales for Nottinghams and Trish points, with chenille curtains in tinsel designs. It also highlights appliqued embroidery on plush, vivid color pairings, and enduring popularity of Clangs and Arabos as windows stay dressed with affordable, stylish curtains. Hood’s Sarsaparilla ad follows, touting health benefits and urging purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nottinghams
Little Shavers and a Cruel Heart in a Child’s Tale
A small girl sobs to her mother that she will never play with her sister Emeline again. She recalls a cruel incident that broke her heart though she cannot remember the exact event. The tale, from Youth's Companion via Detroit Free Press, humorously contrasts toddler logic with parental borrowing habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emeline
Emmaline
Abe
Fannie
Fauble
Detroit Free Press
Gun Wa Chinese Herb Remedies Ad Offered for Nervous Debility
An advertisement extols Gun Wa Chinese Herb Remedies Co. for nervous debility and dyspepsia, claiming cures for many ailments. It touts personal endorsements by Harry Fe. Appleby and offers parlor consultations with privacy, plus mail or express home service nationwide.
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Nerve Bean Co
Buffalo, N
Browning & Son
Wash St
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Hood
Julius A. Haag
Pennsylvania-st
Brighton Beach
Simmons
Nerton Wed, McElroy, Macon
Hoffman’s
Are
Picass
M.D
Virginiz Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
St. Malydor
Lancaster
Ward Bros
Washington St
H. Schad & Co
Washington&Noble
Indiana
Common Council
Board of Aldermen
City of
Oneral
Common Council and Board of Aldermen
Pennsylvania Street
New York Street
Seventh Street
Citizens’ Street Railroad
Citizens’ Street Railroad Company
Indianapoli
General Assembly of Indiana
E. B. Swift
General Assembly
City of Indianapoli
Tnd
Harrison Street
Noble Street
Common Couneil and Board of Aldermen
Ohio Street
General Assembly of
Swift City Clerk
Guifer
Marion County
T. L. Sullivan
SWIFT
Isaac Thalman
EB. SwiFt
Rante Ce
Brightwood
Board of Trustes
James Street
Brinkman Street
John W. Sears
Joan Y. Corner
Jonn F. Keller
Cartersburg
Tad
Herb Remedy Co
Tiate
Harry FE. Appleby
TRE Gun WA Chinese Herb Remedy Coo
FRIBE
Courespond
Chinese Herb Remedy Company
Washington Street
Indianapolis, Ind
The
Indianapolis Sun
SUN
Tam Sun
Imm
Hay & Willits
SUN Building
Ohiost
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