Deserters May Be Readmitted to Army Under Draft Bill
In the United States many ex soldiers and sailors who deserted seek to rejoin to finish terms. A proposed bill would admit deserters back as stragglers with light penalties, aiding manpower in war. Desertion patterns, post-arrest processes, and court martial penalties are outlined, with emphasis on possible harsher wartime treatment.
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United States
Army
Navy
Flo
Jack Tar
Seon
St Louis
War Department
Congress
St. Louis Republic
Religion in France and the rise of irreligion
The piece notes a growing French phase of irreligion and materialism led by writers Bourget Brunetiere and Coppee. Brunetiere recently spoke at Besancon, contrasting the Christian Idea as an absolute amid change with a market scene listing new goods and stock.
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France
Ike Bourget
Brunetiere
Coppee
Besancon
Polk
Fragmentary Quote Marks Education and Vanity Theme
Readable text fragments mention education and vanity themes, with disjointed phrases suggesting a critical or ironic discussion. Names, dates, or clear events are not present, leaving only partial quotes and stray words to define the item.
What Is That To Us A New Geography For Eight
A fragment from a New York weekly humor piece notes a troglodyte pond discovery in central Africa. The gag pivots on eight children needing a revised edition of Highprice's Geography, underscoring the era’s satirical tone about education costs.
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Central
Africa
Highprice
N, Y
Indian Troops For Spain War Questioned By Washington Star
The Washington Star reports on whether Indian volunteers could be mustered for a Spain war if needed. It notes treaties bar drafting Indians, but historic precedent shows Cherokees and other tribes enlisted during the Civil War, with chiefs like Duncan predicting readiness to take up arms if a foreign invader attacked.
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Spain
Duncan
Star
Cuba
Oak Hill
Lyon
Washington Star
Pepper in Old Times
Dr Adolph Miller of Philadelphia notes pepper was the medieval world’s premier spice. Pepper rents and tributes show its wealth and exchange value. Portuge use of sea route to India followed price drops. traders, guilds, and spice control shaped commerce with pepper as a key driver.
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Adolph Miller
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Mycological Club
Europe
Genoa
Venice
Rome
Alaric
London
Henry IV
Egypt
India
N. Y. Sun
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