West Point once called Gibraltar of the Hudson
A writer visits West Point from the Hudson shores noting its historic fortifications and the ascent of the academy from tentative beginnings to a disciplined institution under Sylvanus Thayer. He tours Trophy Point, summer camp, and guard tents, marveling at the river views and the aura of military life.
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West Point
Hudson
Washington
Jefferson
James Monroe
Monroe
Sylvanus Thayer
Military Academy
Hayer
West Point of Fame
Trophy Point
Newburg
Highlands
Bull Hill
Breakneck
Crow’s Nest
Storm King
Constitution Island
Stony Point
Newbury Bay
Charles
Aes Bacig-Chin
Capla
Charlies
Capkaln
West Point Tour Yields Lunch and Historic Relics
J A Edgerton recounts a trek among Civil War and earlier relics at the West Point museum and library. He discovers Captain Charles, tours the guardrooms, tables with officers, and views portraits and memorials including Whistler and Poe, ending with reflections on fame versus war's legacy.
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Charles
Ssyade
William Tell
William
Patterson
Bill
Paih
Ilowze
New York
West Point
Frederick the Great
General Grant
Jefferson
Monroe
James A. MacNeill Whistler
Edgar Allan Poe
Whistler
Poe
J. A. Edgerton
Bristow Named Republican Candidate for U S Senate
Joseph J. Bristow, noted postal fraud investigator under Roosevelt and McKinley, has won the Republican nomination for U S Senate from Kansas after a hard primary fight. His record includes prosecuting Neely and Rathbone and battles with Mark Hanna, with McKinley backing him and Roosevelt praising his honesty.
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Republicans of
Kansas
Joseph J. Bristow
United States
Chester J. Long
Bristow
Cubs
Neely and Rathbone
Review on vital sectors and breakthroughs in communications and power
The passage reflects on progress in the telegraph and electric light, noting the dramatic impact of invention in the 1840s and 1870s. It argues that when one inventor tackles a problem failure is likely, but when genius expands new territory, the new art tends to belong to mankind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joaden
Infant Madge Ione Arbuckle Dies At Ten Months
Infant Madge Ione Arbuckle daughter of Earl and Katy Arbuckle was born Oct 7 1907 and died Aug 24 1908 at ten months. Survived by father mother three brothers and one sister with sister Maude Jone predeceased. Funeral at the Ohio chapel conducted by Rev. F. E. Buckner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madge Ione
Earl
Katy Arbuckle
Maude Jone
Ohio Chapel
FE. M. Buckner
Doan's Kidney Pills Help Mrs Husted in Marshall
Mrs Elizabeth Husted of Hamilton Street Marshall Indiana says her husband was crippled for eighteen years and daily strain harmed her health. After using seven boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills from Green and Barlan's drug store her pains eased appetite returned and health improved. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Doans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Elizabeth Husted
Hamilton Street
Doan
Green & Barlan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Edgar County Fair At Paris Dates Set In August September
The 53rd annual exhibition of the association will run August 31 through September 4 in Paris. A splendid fair is promised with liberal premiums and great races. A premium list is available by writing to the secretary.
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Paris
Mr Bryan Relaxation Quip Noted by Washington Post
A Washington Post quip notes Mr Bryan prefers porch speeches for relaxation. The item mentions a 60 acre Crawford county farm in oil country with a neighboring producing farm, and an ad invites Preston Osborn of 344 West Union to examine the Superior wheat drill at Dixon's, plus engraved calling cards at the Herald office.
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Crawford County
Preston Osborn
West Union
Dixon’s. &2
Springfield riot suspect dies in custody after arrest
Mrs. Howard, a prominent riot participant, swallowed strychnine as deputy Hank Kra mer arrested her for murder. She died before reaching the jail, minutes after stepping toward the jail door. Witnesses described her as a striking figure in the mob at Loper's restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Scott
Burton Durioga
Hank
Kramer
Howard
Frost
Loper
Loper's
Mrs. Howard
Friendly Illinois Hospitality and Restlessness Contrast
An Atlantic essay contrasts Illinois friendliness and pioneer hospitality with Massachusetts formality. It notes Midwestern bluntness and ceaseless business tempo, claiming westerners often work in their sleep and etiquette yields to efficiency.
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Botany Bay
New England
Massachusetts
New
Atlantic
Birth notices from Dennison to Melrose list multiple newborns
Birth Reports record several newborns with parents and towns including Dennison West Union Melrose Norton Marshall and Marshall towns. Entries mention dates in July and August with variations in parent names such as Raymond Volk Anna Volk Jesse Emma Kirby William and Lola German John Laymon and Mary Laymon.
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Raymond
Anna Volkers
Dennison
Jesse
Emma Kirby
William J
Lola
Norton
Walesship
William E
Ollie German
Marshall
John Andrew
Mary Harmon
West
Union
John
Mary Laymon
Melrose
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Cotsprog
Broad
Mires
Geruss
North Barracks
Mugerto
Couvter
Ellsworth
Alexandria
Sumter
Pekin
West Shore Railroad
Alstover
Barlednd
Brande
Hanna
McKinley
Pitty Bristow
Postoffice Department
Hoosevelt
Roosevelt
Monspe
Peri
Salina
Joseph Zx “Bribtow
Mr. Bryan
Washington Post
Herald Office
Friendly Illinois
Boith Drug
Sofurs Mall
Dirdleticas
Andy Gafscwalig
Turmiaw
Gibbons
Nice
Southeast Vorner
Marstin
G. B. Lord
Main St. Mares
Eo Nah
R. H. Black
Seay
Somalia
Walduns Ioc
Calico Bc
Jinen
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