Renowned English Burglar Reformed by Doctor’s Prompt Insight
A London doctor Dr Albert Wilson recounts the tale of Williams known as the most noted cracksman in England. He reformed after years of crime, aided by scientific mindset and a surgeon’s intervention. Williams built a new life under the name C Williams and faced a dramatic release from Dartmoor after feigning ill health.
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G Williams
England
Albert Wilson
Ane
C Wil- Hams
Dr. Wilson
Wilson
Williams
Birmingham
Dartmoor
Confederate Presidential Ballot Reflections From 1861
An Independence Missouri attorney recalls the first Confederate election for Jefferson Davis and Alexander Stephens, noting solemn turnout, all straight tickets, muddy roads, planters on foot, and little party activity as bands played near polling places.
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Jefferson Davis
Alexander Stephens
John N. Southern
Independence
Confederacy
Mr. Southern
Southern Rights
Mr. Davis
South
Japanese study whaling influence seen in New Bedford visit
New Bedford whalers hosted Kaju Nakamura, a Japanese student sent by the government eight years ago to learn whaling. He advised on American methods using bombs and lances, helped shift Japan from Norwegian to American techniques, and boosted whale product returns as Japanese fleets adopt steam-powered plans.
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New Bedford
Boston Post
New Bepford
Kaju Nakamura
Japan
Ochetsk
Nakamura
Frank E. Brown
Mr. Brown
Arctic Ocean
Acura
Piano Box Home Of An Eccentric Missourian
An 83 year old German resident of St. Louis County lives in a reconfigured upright piano box covered with asbestos and tar paper. The structure serves as a snug shelter with a bed, cupboard, and stove, amid harsh weather, while Mendel chops wood and fetches water daily. He prefers country life over city life and remains courteous to visitors along the North and South road.
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Missouri
Franz Mendel
St. Louis County
Mendel
St. Louis
First Confederate presidential election remembered
The excerpt recalls the first presidential election of the Confederate States of America. It notes a Southern black perspective on voters and mentions "poor whites" amid the mood, with phrases reflecting the era's racial and political attitudes.
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Marie Lincum
Confederate States of America
Fragmentary Roll Call Names for District Seats
A garbled list names several individuals with affiliations to districts and states, including C Foster, William Wallace, Pulker son, Meadou, Aiken, Rowan, Duak, Buchanan, Polk, Washington, Lamb, Rob ertson, Mosby, and others, in a political or electoral context. The legibility is poor, providing only partial identifiers and no clear actions or outcomes.
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Laur
C. Foster
Davideda
William Wallace
Brown
Pulkerson
Prwiiks
G. Meadou
W. L. Aiken
Munroe
D. Rowan
Wuerren
JONN
F. Duak
Wilson GW
Buchanan
Beaford
Lucas J. Polk
Mumag
GQ. A
Washington
Rubeerteon
PF. Lamb
Itenev
Robert BO Itart
Vadim
Josepi R. Mosby
Fupite
Tennessee Voter Recollects Civil War Era Ballots and Davis Support
The account recalls Civil War days with songs at polling places and faith in Jefferson Davis. It notes a Montgomery Alabama convention electing Davis for a six year term without popular voting. Regions represented included Georgia Alabama South Carolina Mississippi Louisiana and Florida. W L Aikin is mentioned as a Tennessee elector who later led the Fifty-ninth Tennessee and ties to Captain David Mastin of Kansas City.
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Maryland
Tennessee
Davis
Montgomery
Ala
Georgia
Alabama
South Carolina
Mississippi
Louisiana
Florida
W. L. Aikin
Fifty-ninth
Tennessee Regiment
David Mastin
Kansas City
Eastman Sanitarium for Women Opens in Kansas City
The Eastman Sanitarium for Women at 1316 Harrison Street opens Monday with public reception from 1 to 6 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. The facility, designed for specialized women’s care, emphasizes comfort and safety, and represents Dr. B. L. Eastman’s fifteen years of focused practice.
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Eastman Sanitarium
B. L. Eastman
Harrison Street
Kansas City
General Hospital
Rium
Eastman
Medico-Chirurgical College
Kansas University
University Medical College
City Hospital
Northwestern University Medical School of
Chicago
London
Berlin
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Congress
William G. Swan
Confederate States
Judge
Scott
Rian
DAFTS
Southern Rights? Ticket
Vox
Alex. H. Stephens
United States
Canada
National Co-operative Realty Co
Washington, D. C
Kansas City Star
Lewin Scrap Iron Co
Central Ave
Kansas City, Kans
Home
Main
Bell
Hickory
English Tool and Supply CO
Grand Avenue
Dr. Ackley
Funston Blas
Mae Fee
U. S
New York Dental Co
N. E
East Lith
Doctor Meyers & CO
Old Established
Medical Institute
Sti and
Walaut Sts
Burke
Beayant
Durable
Inca Benalve
Murphy’s
Murphy
Star
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