Desperate Battle as Cumberland Fights Merrimack
An observer recalls the duel with the Merrimack near Newport News, detailing raking returns, the Cumberland sinking after being rammed, fires aboard the fleetship, heavy casualties, the loss of officers, and the decision to strike the flag after hours of ferocious combat.
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Ova
Elas
Lippincott's Magazine
Standing Armies and Political Expatriation Across Nations
In 19th century style discourse the piece compares Germany’s conscription and emigration with other nations. It notes a large German underclass with exemption marks, many moving abroad to avoid service, and links this to broader European armament trends and historical precedents. It cites Russia, Austria, and France and discusses the dangers and costs of standing armies. The article cites examples from Prussia, Catherine II, and Alexander II, and references comparisons with Holland and Mexico, concluding that self-government may resist corroding military establishments while central powers’ armament influences remain influential.
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United States
Wilhelm
Frederick the Great
Prussia
Germany
Russia
Austria
France
Catharine II
Danube
Alexander II
Janissaries
Holland
Mexico
Corpe D'Armes
Aganppincott
Border ruffians in town shootout ends with two dead
In a swift violent episode two armed men disrupted Jackson & Tompkin's saloon firing at a dog and on the street. Sheriff Bowars and City Marshal Murry pursued with help from Col McCall and Marshal Standefer. Tullos and Vaughn fell in the gunfight with Vaughn later dying in hospital. Tullos identified as Robert Tullos of Stephenville Texas.
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Jackson & Tompkin’s
McCall
Montezuma Street
John Raible
Marshal Standefer
Colonel McCall
Keriff Bowers
Frank Murry
Standefer
Sheriff Bowers
Murry
Tullos
Bow
Sheriff Bowars
Sheriff's Office
Vaughn
Day
James Patterson
Peck Mine
Robert Tullos
Stephenville
Erath County
Texas
Prescott
A. T
Hushing the Boy at the Office Staircase
A Frisvrold street office boy named Sam endures a harsh employer who orders constant noise and busywork to create a false air of business. The boss boasts of a Mexican silver mine worth eight million dollars to lure customers while Sam mutters a quip about a free lunch.
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Sam
Curbstone
The Deaf Speak Loud in Speech and Perception
A personal reflection on how deaf individuals raise their voices to be understood. The speaker details uncertainty in key, volume, and timing as classmates’ sounds block comprehension, prompting vocal tests and risking disturbance to others.
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