Dynamite Johnny O'Brien American Filibuster of 19th Century
The obituary recounts the life of Dynamite Johnny O'Brien a New York sea captain famed as a blockade runner for Cuban independence and a daring filibuster. It notes his boastful stance in 1896, his loyalty from sailors, and repeated escapes from government pursuit while supplying arms to revolutionaries. Born April 29 1837 in New York to Irish parents he began at sea young and later joined the navy.
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Johnny" Wile
Johnny
Maine
Menocal
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O'Brien
Spanish Main
Caribbean Sea
Atlantic Coast
Soldiers of Fortune
Perdition
Johnny" O'Brien
Lower East Side
New York
Ireland
West Indies
Nova Scotia
Navy
Illinois
Nassau
Johnny O Brien
Matamoras
Mexico
Colombia
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Chautauqua Daily Program Highlights Five Day Schedule
Five day program listing Youth Chautauqua activities, lectures, and musical events led by Rufus E. King Dr Robert Perry Shepherd and others. Concerts by The Craven Family Orchestra Original Alpine Singers and Yodlers Chicago Concert Artists and Brooks Band. Admission ranges from 15 to 60 cents with season tickets available for adults and youths.
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Craven Family Orchestra
Rufus E. King
New York
Craven Orchestra
Robert Perry Shepherd
Tyrol
Grobecker
Shepherd
Chicago
Rach
Pramati
Maude Willis
Yeu
Eliis Brooks
Jessie Lal Beers
James R. Howerton
Brooks
Lindquest-Allen-Van Vliet Company
Helen B Paulsen
America
Dora Miller
George D Alden
Boston
Instar Company of
Lindquest Allen van Vilet Company
Admision
Lincoln Youths Chautauqua Week Expands Activities
The Lincoln Youths Chautauqua offers a bigger week with a trained play director and college staff guiding boys athletics and daily activities. Highlights include a parade and play festival, relay races, National Badge Test, hikes, a community picnic, and a flag salute each morning. The program aims to build patriotism character and civic involvement through sports, games, and round table discussions for parents and teachers.
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Lincoln
Chautauqua
Texas Wonder cure claims broad kidney bladder benefits
The Herald notes Texas Wonder remedies kidney and bladder issues in men and women and regulates child bladder troubles. Priced at 1.00 annual, with mail order option for 1.00. A bottle lasts two months and testimonials are available. Dr E W Hall 2926 Olive Street St Louis MO advertises in druggists.
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Texas
Maion
E W. Hall
Olive Street
Loula
Adams Health Study Featured at Chautauqua Assembly
Mr and Mrs Rucker Adams lead the Adams System of Health Study and Physiological Exercise at the event. The program promises relaxation and 30 minutes of practical instruction on body care under their guidance. They appear on the assembly’s third day amid broader attractions and features.
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Adams
C. Rucker Adams
Mrs. Adams
It’s Different When You Pay the Bills
Anarchistic workers in Russia demanded wage hikes and a six hour day after Czar Nicholas was imprisoned. Factory owners surrendered operations to cooperatives but most workers soon returned to old wages. The piece argues such revolts teach lessons about nerve and risk in labor actions.
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Nicholas
Russia
Sinking of the hospital ship Gloucester Castle
The German submarine campaign sinks the defenseless British hospital ship Gloucester Castle in the English Channel without warning. The Red Cross sign was visible and 450 wounded or captured people were aboard. only two crewmen died in the explosion, others survived.
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Gloucester Castle
English Channel
Red Cross
Universal Mercy
When It Comes to Making Payments Complaints Resurface
A brief note highlights how some individuals fail to move past complaints on payments. It notes recurring issues and calls for clearer processes or remedies.
Antiary Argument in Chicago Tribune Wire
The Chicago Tribune reflects skepticism on national prohibition arguing the shortage of washer ladies worsens under policy and that the light wines and beer exemption will not provide meaningful relief.
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Chicago Tribune
Change In Jail System Passed by Fifty-First General Assembly
Gov. Lowden signed a major reform abolishing the feasting system in county jails. The keeper must buy food and file affidavits with the county clerk, with food bills audited. some sheriffs had reportedly charged the county high amounts for meals beyond salaries.
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Fiftieth Feneral Assembly
Lowden
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