Conspiracy to Seize Johnson's Island and Michigan Gauge
A 19th century plot led by Major C H Cole aimed to free Confederate prisoners on Johnson's Island and seize the Michigan steamship. Beall and allies boarded the Philo Parsons, mutinied, and failed when shore signals collapsed, ending with Cole's capture and death sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Isos
Catisda Bomter
Heath
Usunda
Manlosky
Fel Sturt
Canada
Cole
Tenterwan
Pool
Sandusky
Johnsonna's Island
Lake Eno
United States
Michigan
Patmilhal
Johnson’s Island
Mider
Bennet G. Burley
Casa
Arar
Burley
Philo Parsons
Josh Iaig
Beall
Milden
Ohio
C. H. Cole
Erie
Prinsual Coalsels
Buesse
Fifth
Tennessee
Secret Service
Confederacy
Haineis
Drall
Ki Ander
Cale
Johnson's Island
Wonamun Annie Davis
Infsoiry
Canada Shore
Grorse L. Rilmer
Orphan brigade general Helm in Chickamauga battle
The article recalls General Ben Hardin Helm leader of the Orphan Brigade of Kentucky, his wartime role at Chickamauga, and the fighting on the Rossville road. It details Helm's death, the charge against Thomas' line, and the brigade's fierce actions around the Bridges battery and Beatty's troops during the Chattanooga campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wien
Chrkarmauga
Chickamauga
Longgscroot
Northern
Virgin Swan
Longstreet
Chickamappa
Gettysburg
Beetone
Leo Gually
Rapidan
Lee
Everal
Vetern
Ben Hardin Helm
Lincoln
Kentucky
Orphan Brigade
Chigna
Helm
Thomas
Rossville Road
Pase
Chattanooga
Baird
Beatty
Kentucks
Gray
Bishop
Deatt
Llue
Helin
Tager
Dar
Chattapooga
Hela
Falen
Enmaug Ihe
Chatia- Deora Road
Batataene Mystery Reported in The News
A fragmentary note claims liver and bowel troubles are cured by Karl and mentions Albert 2 and Peace Bay as seen in The News. Details are unclear but the brief references suggest a quirky item about remedies and local places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl
Albert
Bugle Calls Harmonized and Drill What a Navy Camp Might Learn
The piece describes naval drill commands and music during training, detailing orders, formations, and the role of signaling with drums bells and bugle calls. It notes how attention, balance, and step order the crew, with distinctions across divisions and ships, and reflects on the power of marching music to sustain fatigued sailors. It also mentions a scientific note on orchestration and discipline in the fleet, alongside a curious section on a natural giant rock formation in Monterey County and a lighthouse vicinity sighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tey Sat Navy
Bielwiles Mereadtier
Canfuelem
Deere
Neweoulons
Crompeter
Calless Bally
Crete
Point Pinos
Monterey County
Cal
Points Pings
Whaever
St. Louis Republic
Polar Pole Fever Confuses Public On Arctic Quest
The article contrasts interest in arctic exploration with public doubt about its practicality and value. It notes fame for the pole could ignite education zeal, while explorers are seen as foolhardy chasers of a chimera. It mentions San Francisco flag history and a wartime shipboard incident. It also advertises patent medicines and cough cures from local merchants.
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Stock Exchange
Nansen
Jackson
Balloonia
Cook
The Temple Theme and Davidic Plans
A sermon fragment reflects on Solomon and David preparing for a temple, linking ancient prophecy to the church’s future, and urging heed to God’s word for prosperity. It cites biblical passages about the ark, temple plans, wisdom, and God’s presence as the foundation for faithful building. A concluding exhortation urges courage and obedience, with a note on Electric Bitters as a local remedy.
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Solumor
Hiram
Mozes
Earth
Solomon
Israel
Bite
Chan
Jedediah
Abu
Eboll
Temple
David
Jerusalem
Kingdom of
Ismel
Christ
Salomon
Josh
Isa
Lori
Quaker firm declines to sell glass to aid war effort
The Whitall family business in Philadelphia, linked to the Society of Friends, refused to supply glassware believed to be used for armament or war support. The firm cited conscience and policy statements as the cause of refusal amid sympathy over the death of a promising son.
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Qeeker
Thomeais
Lear
Tiawe
Whristh Tatma & Co
Peace Devigrens
Leverleon
Ature & Co
Society of Friends
Saul Therviers
Amor Nwuber
Tly Firm
Deceiser
Theory of Sleep Promoted by Dr Sumter
Dr Sumter promotes a theory that sleep results from oxygen depletion at organs, storing oxygen in blood during rest. The piece notes blood oxygen dynamics and contrasts sleep with rest, citing a Louis Repub Gallery Wit remark and a humorous anecdote from Strane Magazine.
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Sowmers
BE Sumter
Li Hung Chang and titles across Chinese diplomacy
A fragmented discussion notes Li Hung Chang holding ambassadorial rank yet carrying only introductions to sovereigns visited, with surname first in Chinese custom. It contrasts Western and Chinese naming, recalls Taiping era titles, and hints at Li Futai meaning governor of the region, amid a garbled review.
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Eiion
Li Hang Chang
Li Hung Chang
Smith Henry James
Li Chung Tang
Cuhal
Li Futai
Futai
Reovisee
Kinngsr
S Mwa le
Li Crence
Istera 7
Tal
Ae Fay
Suffering for a Life Time in Rheumatism Remedies
Fragmentary advertisement style text touts Hostetter Stomach Bitters as relief from rheumatic pain and stomach disorders. It mentions nerve and digestive benefits, plus various attorney listings and business notices, all in a hastily copied 19th century newspaper fragment.
The Markets and Real Estate Ads by Noah B. Cramer
Real estate listings and financial services by Noah B. Cramer outline property for sale near Frederick City including farms, houses, and vacant land in multiple towns. Also offers mortgage lending and bond and mortgage sales. Listings cover Walkeraville, Woodboro, Creagerstown, Bacsonville, Gaibersburg, and satellite suburbs with farm sizes from 6 to 156 acres and multiple city properties.
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Walkeratille
Heno
Ken
Higgs
Woodeboro
Srbh
H. Roxstein
Marketet
Bouaa
W. Zod
Rose Hill
Sores
Frederick City
Zéu
Cornelius Sunday
Mororeman’s, & Bacsonville
Sik
Mt Pleasant
Araby
Pike
Lewistown
City
Woodsboro
North Wear
Fred
Stoparty
Noah
Crameh
First National Bank
Thomas and Clary Real Estate Ad in Pennsylvania
Real estate and mortgage agents list multiple farms for sale near Adamstown Greenfield and Frederick, plus a house and large lot in Walkensville. Also mentions mortgages bought or sold on commission and other city and farm properties for rent or sale..Address: No. 20 West Patrick St Predorck, Pennsylvania Railroad.
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Thomas
N. Clsby
Seal Estate
LOAR
Accra
Adamstown
Greenfela Mille
Prederict
F. Btoli
Bacree
West Fourth Errest
Walxenville
Sth
W. Patrick and
Coure
Joan
Patrick St
Predorck
Ratero ad Schedules and Routes From Hagerstown
Schedules show multiple daily departures from Hagerstown and way stations on and after Sunday Aug 15 1896. Services connect Washington Philadelphia New York with Baltimore and Chicago routes. Special Sunday timings, varying by station, include 6 00 am 8 00 am 10 15 am 2 30 pm and 7 10 pm.
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Waaninetoe
Patiedelonts
Rew Fork
Frederick
Thormont
New Buena Vista Spring
Blow Mountain
Burg
Hagerstown
Mountain Express
Texn
Rocky Ridge
Glyndon
Owinbrook Park
Esitimore
Unies
Union Bri
Baltimore
Jeave Baltimore
Union Br
Rave Bracevilfe
Union Peltge
Bagerstown
Shippensburg
Glattons
Shippenslir Hagerstown
Sia
Intermediste
Braceville
Prederick
Cava
Bracevilla
Taneytown
Littlestown
Columbis
Cherry Ronie
Eamigene
Tpterme
Hin
Chicago Express
Chicago
Wien
Bantock
Gniswold
Pran
Washington
Philadelphia
Ow York
Reng
Harrisonburg
Lexington
Hagenstown
Philscelont
New York
Suny
Elphis
Beseer, Lee
Way
St Louis
Louisville
Kansas City
Above Pointe
Ste- Lone
Foretelia
Wash
Einaciaemia Og
War
Coal and Coat Oddities in Public Notice
A garbled OCR fragment mentions coal, coats, levees, and a list of obscure terms. It references Hart Caspody Keto and a patronage context, with scattered phrases about preparation and objects, suggesting a broken public or trade item record. The readable bits offer no clear event or outcome.
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Hart
Pabiio
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BTCA
Seton
Albert le Quer
Baby
coEn
Priser DE Si Gaile GF ‘ Roy Rep
Anay Gharay Ou
Edn Hardin Helm
Bay
Fisg
San Francisco
John H. Grown
Santa Cruz
Tain Watson
Reve
Clay
Rez
Montermery
J. A. Williamson
Fredaricz, Md
Lasens
Tates
Hewie
Tip
Julai
Bowie Eli Tie Peyton Coren
Moe
Bulid
Suisun
Mount Moriah
Oswid
Davitt
House of Rites
Ark of the Covenant of the Lord
Lud
Blin
Col Miube
Nathan
Electric Bitters
A. L. Puarre
Ell
Wits Camert Hartley
Welser
East End
Harry Simmonds
John
Gimupressisvels
Strane Magazine
Weil
Albert J. Puerta
Etchinon
Bald
Eiokbon
Attorney-At-Law
Eee Lfred Ritier
Court Street
Fredehics
Enenewiy iGo
Carton
Reedy, Tnex
Snoccewor
Levy
Oppotit Court House
Ehret
Janleagwiy
Gal Blanes
Steam Joe
Noah, E. Cramer
Cramer
Geo
Crumer
Frosierick Ehewator Co
Fe'aar
Exum
Weesrenses
Maryland
Poona
Luce
Vie
Marsland
Timothy
Roy Bae
E. Mok
Thomas & Clary
PY Estesn
Maryland & R
Fayeratown
Brucerilie
Jas. E
Clear
Bazerstown Teaxl
Suichelarg Edgemost
Buena Vista
New Oxford
Hanover
Bearea
Hibote
Ga Mills
Sad
Haltooore
Cumberland Valley
Pennsylvania Railroad
Frederick Division
York
Walker Frederick
Vidle
Campbell
TomMers
Columbia
Yorktown
Libmsrsawre
Blerard Y Am Rlihnise York
West Fork
Sas
Grove
Sruse
Jasacyee Roarsttn
Hapover
Tenesytown
Reedsboro
Welker Fredarick
Brace Fille
Youa
Nowre
Xprese
Da'ly
Bisgara
Ak LP
Ciscago
Louis
Wemera and Son
Sietion
Gora
Barto
Obio Are
Jonathan Biseb
Omate SH Biber
Dearee le Wood
Mast
Veraert
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