Monument to a robber and a beaver tale
Avening church honors Lord Chandos with a monument for aiding Queen Mary, while a Spitzbergen expedition reports virtually germ-free air and water studies. A beaver anecdote recalls a school tale about a beaver tail and a memory of a one-eyed grandfather.
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A Wooden Legged Cow At A London Animal Hospital
In Hast End London an animal hospital displays a cow with a wood prosthetic leg after a four leg was amputated. The image shows an ingeniously made wooden limb fixed where the limb was missing. The owner urged every effort to save the animal, originally feared to die from the injury.
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Johnny on the Beaver Tale and Habitat
The text describes the beaver as a sharp-teethed animal with a flat tail used as a plastering tool. It dwells in wooly areas and cares for its young, building dams by gnawing a large tree to make a crossing across a stream.
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Way & Heiver
Aimilar
Youngest shoulder insignia holder in U S Army Capt Manley Lawton
The Kentucky state guard lists Capt Manley Lawton as the youngest shoulder wearer in U S Army history. He was 13 when he earned the rank and served as bugler in the first battalion artillery Ken Lucky state guard, having fought in the Philippines with his father until 1899.
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Prophecy of Automoblin Foretells Motor Era in Verse
An aged prophetic text parodies Nahum, predicting the automobile era with imagined lines about chariots in streets and torches. It notes Bell-motors in New York City matching the dramatic imagery in a headline style flourish.
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Elkoshite
Nineval
New York
Odd Fae Affecting Calenders
Those with ancient family and careful forefathers can save money by using calendars printed in the twelfth century that align with the present century. People who possess early almanacs will avoid buying calendars for a century. The dates for the next hundred years would coincide with those of the last century, though this span is not long enough for full economies.
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Solomon Jardhus
Booth pistol recalls Lincoln assassination in McKinley note
George Plowman, Philadelphia theatrical architect, recalls John Wilkes Booth’s pistol in Ford’s Theatre Washington DC on April 14 1865. Plowman speaks as a preservor of the der-
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Philadelphia
Lincoln
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Washington, D. C
Mr. Plowman
Derringer Linked to Lincoln Assassination Surfaces in Tale
A Philadelphia tale recounts the stage carpenter who handled the Booth used derringer after Ford's Theatre, claiming he kept the weapon until giving it to George Godwin. The weapon, tied to Lincoln's murder, was later presented by Godwin's widow. a separate rail device trims runaway wheels via brake shoes with grinding pockets.
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George K. Gooden
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
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Booth
Virginia
Goodwin
Godwin
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Lantern carrying frame for railway use innovates hands free light
An inventive lantern frame for railway conductors allows tilting and hands free work. A metal frame is hinged to tilt toward needed direction and attaches to the arm with spring metal straps. Brakemen can assist passengers while the light remains instantly detachable for work.
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Enal
Dr Gittings Ambitious Probe Of Iron Process And Healing Claims
The Saint Louis lobe Democrat notes Dr Enoch Gittings proposes a new iron production method and a steam motive force using tides, claims a cancer cure, and plans a book on psychic phenomena. It suggests inactivity may follow if work dries up in coming years.
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St. Louislobe-Democrat
King Edward VII Corrects Language in Speech Notes
Detroit Free Press quotes the king as careful with his speech and quick to correct errors in language by others, noting his role as natural guardian of the King’s English. The item reflects royal etiquette and linguistic standards of the era.
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Detroit Free Press
Sailor Ballad Fragments From Campfire Sketches
The fragmentary text recounts the sinking of the schooner Royal Savage in 1770 and includes a Spanish cavalier tune with lines about the war and country. The verse evokes longing for home and sacrifice, mentioning a return if not fallen and a note by W. D. Hendrickson.
Sinking of a Schooner Royal Savage in 1776 campaign
The Royal Savage schooner was destroyed during the 1776 lake operations. Arnold commanded a 55 gun force by mid August, mounting several vessels including Enterpriss and Liberty. On September 23 the fleet anchored off Culcour Island. a British force of 29 vessels attacked. After a night clash the Royal Savage and much of the American fleet were destroyed. the schooner later sank near Crown Point with Arnold’s papers aboard.
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Frank D Baldwin Medal of Honor Recipient and Activist
Frank D Baldwin, longtime Fifth Infantry captain and presidential nominee for colonel, gained fame for western campaigns against the Sioux and his postwar inquiry into the Pine Ridge Messiah craze. He earned two Medals of Honor, first for Peach Tree Creek on July 20, 1864, and second for gallantry in action in a later engagement.
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Peach Tree Creek
Battle near Mclallan's Creek 1874 recovers captive girls
General Miles splits his command to chase hostile Indians near McLallan's Creek. Colonel Baldwin leads the night march toward the Washita head. A rapid assault routs the camp, freeing Adaline and Julia Germain, captives held by the tribes. Baldwin, a trusted Civil War veteran, earns high regard from Miles.
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Adaluin
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Baliwin
Admiral Dewey Lunch Basket Reveals Court of Inquiry Routine
Descriptions of Admiral Dewey carrying a ribboned lunch basket daily near the navy yard while the Schley court of inquiry sat unfold. The basket’s fine pine weave and green ribbon drew crowd interest as Dewey, with aide Ah Lin, stowed and unwrapped his midday meal between proceedings.
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Dewey
Ielimeh
Navy Yard
Schley Court of Inquiry
Ah Lin
Manila
Court of Inquiry
Bimwell
Anecdote About Sailor and Admiral Evans
A Chicago News recounts an amusing anecdote from Capt Trenchard’s Rhode Island command. A swift colored steward skilled at catching flies on the captain’s bald head provokes Pat, a large Irishman, into a chaotic chase across the deck as the admiral pursues with a carving knife, ending with Pat’s escape and no further incidents on the head.
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Rolfe
Patrick
Mies
Chicago News
Uncle Sam's 1919 Pew Colna Gold Reserves Revealed
Last year Uncle Sam released pew colna valued at 16 million dollars with 9 million in gold holdings. The figure highlights the government's holdings as part of postwar financial adjustments and asset disclosures.
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