Survivors recount Walker filibuster era in Nicaragua
Chicago man called Dad Baker recalls the Walker expedition to Nicaragua with Cap Anderson and Corral. He describes battles near Granada and Rivas, the siege at Realejo, and Walker's rise and fall amid U S neutrality debates and later captures, trials, and voyages across multiple countries.
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William Wether Waa
Bonora
Moviana Ie
California
Walker
United States
San Francisco
Haker
Nicaragua
Baker
German Airship Company Organized with Plan for Passenger Service
The Deutsche Lufth Schiffahrts Aktiengesellschaft was formed in Frankfort on November 16 1909 with 3 000 000 marks of capital. Hamburg Frankfurt and Munich each took a share while Baden Baden and the city provided additional subscriptions. The line aims to promote serial airship navigation for passengers with stations at Frankfurt Fried richshaven and Baden Baden and possibly Hamburg. Zeppelin ships expected in 1910 with Frankfort as the seat and two initial airships.
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Talbot J. Albert
Brunswick
Germany
Deutsche Luftechiffahrts - Aktiengesellschaft
Frankfort
Hamburg
Munich
Baden-Baden
Duesseldorf
Cologne
Stuttgart
Essen
Elberfeld
Mannheim
Leipsic
Zeppelin TV
Zeppelin V
Friedrichshaven
North Sea
Realism Below Stage Lights Draw Laughs in Courier Journal
A Louisville Courier Journal note jokes about stage realism in a production where the audience mocks the natural look yet finds the housemaid failing to perform housework after six months. The quip contrasts earnest realism with onstage emptiness.
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Louisville Courier Journal
Omaha Sights Tape Worm Cure Claims Stir City
In Omaha on February 2 reports describe L T Cooper's New Discovery cure removing tape worms from patients who used his preparation. Father Arnolis and others testify to relief after treatment amid widespread city attention. An anecdote about a child and a lighthearted family dialogue closes the piece.
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Omaha
Neb
L. T. Cooper
Cooper
John Baptist Arnolis
Father Arnolis
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