Glorious Day in Baltimore as British Fleet Is Repelled
A dramatic 1914 chronicle recalls Baltimore's defense against a British seaborne attack. Fort McHenry and local militia, led by Gen Armistead and Gen Smith, repelled a 7,000-strong landing force after a night assault. The British withdrew, leaving Baltimore to finish fortifications.
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Baltimore
Washington
Champeake
England
Chesapeake
Robert Mors
Ballmore
Admiral Cockburn
North Point
Wellington
Fort McHabry
Armistead
United States Army
Smith
John @trickler
Rom
Fort McHenry Shelling and Night Landing Near the Fort
Fort McHenry endured a heavy bombardment with a perfect shower of shells as 50 boats carrying 100 men attempted a night landing in the cove behind the fort. Fort Covington and nearby batteries returned fire as darkness limited the attackers, who withdrew and followed the river army. Harvey Caswell, paralyzed and unable to pay for care, has his medical expense covered by friends in Mulliken Michigan.
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Fort McHanry
Fort Covington
Fort McHenry
Mulliken
Mich
Harvey Caswell
Charlotte Wanttarium
Caswell
Charles
Charlie
Charien
Charles Etesh
First Thaw in 78 Days Brings Hope for Spring
Wet Branch Michigan February 1 reports the first thaw in days hampered by cold northwest winds and heavy snow. Ground remains unfrozen and wheat and grass may sprout if the snow keeps melting, signaling a cautious promise of spring.
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Mich
A Corner for Women on X Stitches and Threading
Instructions describe a woman's corner on stitches with techniques to turn materials, press, and backstitch. It explains parallel bars, knot security, threading methods, and how to fasten threads so knots do not slip when panels are removed from stiff paper.
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Panetgitsn
International dressmakers unite for uniform fashion
The American, Paris, and London dressmakers form an International organization at Albany, aiming to standardize styles across the three countries. The first New York convention starts March 7 for a week, with Paris and London showing designs, and Chicago and St. Louis hosting follow ups to plan future wardrobes and customer guidance.
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Paris
London
America
Albany
N. Ya
Yale
Americana
New York
Chicago
Middle West
St. Louis
Japanese Spies Known For Superb System And Tactics
A historical account praises Japan's intelligence network, detailing how Japanese spies disguise as laborers across Manchuria and Russia to gather military data. It notes the efficiency of Japan's intelligence apparatus, its reach from Port Arthur to Vladivostok, and contrasts Russian limitations in assessing Japan's strengths and tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Russia
Bentitties
Intellience Department
Japanese War Office
Rusma
Transsiberian
Port Arthur
Vladiveatok
Manchuria
Bhanghal
Flowery Kingdom
Himeelf
Younger Seeks Full Pardon For Cole Younger
ST PAUL Feb 1 Congress man J Adam Erde Aled filed a formal application with the State prison board for a full pardon for Cole Younger, the famed outlaw now on parole. The move aims to grant Younger greater liberty, as he is now prohibited from public exhibitions. Younger requests to operate a show at the expositio n.
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Younger
ST. Paul
Dun
J. Adam Erde Aled
State Prison Board
Cole Younger
Fia
Tounger
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Aesta
Fort Henry
Munyon
Mun Yun
Indiana
Que Habedashery Department
Merchants’ Association
Trauss &Go
West Washington St
Indianapolis, Ind
America IN Dressmakers’ Trust
Charles Flesh
San Domingo
Maralee
United States
Hartford
Detroit
Columbia
China
ST. Tershurg
Ralread
Matkal
Tor
Wayce
OLD King
Tnd
REED
Graham
Cornell Ave. Prenes
New
White
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