Nelson’s Victory at Aboukir Bay and Orient Explosion
A dramatic recounting of Nelson’s triumph over the French near Aboukir Bay, the Orient exploding after a fierce exchange with British ships, and Commodore Casabianca’s courageous handling as the battle raged. The piece notes Nelson’s wounded status, the Orient’s destruction, and the heroism of crews aboard Zealous and others in the engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Aberamuns
Wasmarchin
Cains
Siace
Rapture
Nebon
Nelson
England
Bern
Casablanca
Aboukir Bay
Bracrs
Orient
Bruerts
Visgo
Casabianca
Bellerophon
Alexander
Franklin
Arabianca
Gwent
Zealons
Guerrier
Samuel Hood
Smrke
Leutenant
Wile
Napoleon
Villeneeuve
Grouthy
Waterloo
Battle of Mobile Bay Then and Now Caledonian Tale
An account recounts the 1864 clash at Mobile Bay with Farragut commanding the Hartford and Tennessee flagships. The ram Tennessee faces heavy naval fire from monitor chasers, the Union fleet presses the attack, and Captain Johnston forges a stubborn defense. The action centers on Farragut’s daring ascent through shoals, the ram’s critical strikes, and the tactical collision that defined the battle in vivid detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Petty
Varly
Media Bay
Oman
Morgan
Biip
Farragut
Hartford
Tennessee
Adwiral
Farmont
Lackawanna
Mobile Bay
Winnebago
Kier
Johnston
Admiral Buchanan
Buchanan
J. D. Johnston
Moe
Ossipes
Ioco
le Roy
Ossipee
United States
le Reyr
di Ud & Lai Wiengeids
Navy
Confederacy
Grorck Lo Rowen
A Horse in the Navy and Dairyman Wilder's Electric Milking Trick
A long, garbled tale blends a naval horse disposal debate with a Santa Cruz dairyman using powerful arc lights to wake cows for milking. The San Francisco Call reports Wilder’s setup, the cows reacting to daylight, and farmyard animals joining the morning bustle.
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Wilder
Santa Cruz
California
Tle
Dairanan Wilder
San Francisco
J Call
The Fighting Baboons Trek On Cultivated Ground
London Spec notes baboon troops migrating in force across cultivated land. Females and young form the center while old and other males guard and scout. A brave rescue by a laboon restores a baby monkey amid the roving pack of hounds and predators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monker
London
Leprosy Outbreaks Noted Across Europe and Asia
A scrambled report describes leprosy cases in Britain, France, Portugal, Crete, and British India, with figures cited and outbreaks feared. It mentions isolated cases along the Rhone and Alps, nine lepers in Crete, and warnings of spreading illness worldwide. The item also advertises electric bitters as a cure-all, urging readers to seek remedies at Fearre's Drug Store.
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Europe
Bai
Aken
Hallopaax
Abe
Britar
Rhone
San Heme
Portugal
Jeniaciskes
Crete
Exwes
Swe
British India
Jade Chink Tongura
Chinas
Japan
Ferresr
Sears
Haiti
Trinidad
Guana
Venezuela
Bre Riland
Paraguay
Paris
A. L. Fearre
The Sunday School and the Army of God teachings
The text recounts biblical episodes featuring Joab Abishai and David, urging courage in battle for God’s cause. It quotes scripture from Chronicles, Nehemiah, and Romans, urging trust in God whether in health or sickness and presenting a call to steadfast faith and victory through Christ. It also notes Michigan University representation in Congress and advertises Chamberlain’s Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy with vendor details.
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David
Bert
Gudgeirett
Just
Bis
Kinnorne
Isuun
Armwen
Ammon
Limiuunites
Joab
David's
Abistai
Jusb
Abishai
Abbhat
Davitt
Zeruiah
Sam
Hue Ase
Abner
Saul
Josh
God
Joshua
Nehemiah
Joal
Jerusalem
Israel
Jesus Christ
Senencherib
Christ
Ezek
Jesus
Endey
Michigan University
Corgrese
Cpiversite of
Michigan
Washimeton
Sha Conner
Chamberisin
A. L. Pearce
Frederick
W. R. Rudy
Mt. Airy
Boy and Balloon Incident Spreads Commerce Store Watchers
A boy’s balloon frightens shoppers as a store sells a cheap balloon and a porter retrieves it with a long pole. Curious bystanders watch as the balloon is lowered amid a scene of surprised customers and a playful crowd. The narrative shifts to natural history notes on spiders entrapting birds and malaria remedies, then lists local properties for sale and dining notes, ending with a city’s real estate and business ads.
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Tesla
Adam
Bat
Spuxll
Baltimore Markets and Western Wheat Exports Transit Schedule
A fragmented 1906 timetable lists rail departures from Baltimore to multiple cities including Philadelphia New York and Washington with numerous daily and Sunday exceptions. It includes routes via Hagerstown Cumberland Martinsburg Wilkes Barre and Pittsburgh, detailing times such as 8:05 AM 10:15 AM and 4:10 PM, and notes special services to Way Stations and Norfolk Lines.
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Baltimore
Philadephia
New York
Harrisonburg
Winchester
Cumberland
Lexington
Hagerstown
Washington
Chicago
Beltimore
Eiphin
New
Martinsburg
Camber
Karses
Seicmoreana
Ste Oon
Philadalphia Sd Newark Agecapee Winchester
Ben Pittsburn
Phiecalpine Gems
Balthore
Washington F
Bultimore
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Lord Nelson
GrEorse II
Enwer
Senate
Cocci
Fameen
Rogeit Freterick
Komi Fae
Yicaten
Dal
Offris
Rome
Washington Star
Lewcom
Rex. B. Stemres
W. J. Rainbow
Graffe
Fiji Islands
San Francisco Chronicle
Pears
Noah, E. Cramer
OAH & Cramer
Poe
Walkersville
Reno
Keo
Handsome Dwelli Ig Couth Park Ville
Riges
Bowse and
Woodsboro
B. Beasiein
Mathes Bt
Eiso Bie
W. & Sth
Bove Bill
Moore
Woo Screw
Lisbon
Patrick
THE
Buffalo
Spar
West Patrick ST
Sreitest, Linberger
Crem Alr
Proate
Chas, Xni
Bauer
Jonathan Bisee
Arran
Tas Marcos ‘Wessner
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Pehite
Strram Biser
Shaisa le Wood
Frederick, Me
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W. Patrick ST. Frederick
Frederick Markets
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Batsraons
Fiour
Bellmore High
Maryland
Penna
Penns
Sai By
Mills
Ieee
Pweseeres Nee
Oka
Ohio RR
Melse
Wwe
Maze
Cimdling Wood
COKS
East
Patrick Etreat
Py Stern
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Euro An
Thewaville Saithevars Moat
Ine Vista
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Piafs
Oxford
Hanover
Inmatan, Beldware
Fmp
Mba Wfarrive
Waapingtor
Mlauwle
Lis
Arlington
Weatminster Rides
Tenuta New Windsor
Union Badge
Broceville
Thurmont
Bine Buens Vista Spring
Blus Mountain
Smitborg
Bine Mountain Express
Eastlessex
Hagere Town
AbooTe Staions
Ae ‘Owings Milla
Sudbrook
Tuten Bridge
Union Bzi
Son- Sondsys
Union
Braceville
Eenee
Cunghaland Valley
B. Town
Shippensarg
Ea Tndae
Shippenaborg
Hagerston
Edge
Emmiteburg
Eunice
Taneytown
Litdentown
Columbia
Ban Iat Ouyiberland
Delly
Chicago Limited
Kad
Geo
Ik Cramer
Pio
FOX Priladelfhlia
Colm Horthward
Wen Torkom
Aker
Campbell
Philadelphia
York Town
Lantagten
Phiadelphis
Lees Os Columdls
Brswise West
Anne
K. Fee
Avaney
Taeers Reis
Gettysburg
Pacific
Niger
Aly
Westers
R. Wood
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