Attacks on Our National Capital Recalled in Infantry Journal
The Infantry Journal article by Second Lieutenant Cronin recounts two historic attacks on Washington. It details the 1814 British capture of the capital and the 1864 Confederate invasion led by Early, highlighting the Battle of Monocacy and the defense of Fort Stevens with Union reinforcements arriving in time to thwart a Confederate capture.
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Briting
Washington
Frederick
Carly
Infantry Journ
United States Infantry Association
Cronin
Ninth Infantry
Mexocacy
Early
Ettken
Potomac
Charlottesville
Lynchburg
Hunter
Grant
Petersburg
Lew Wallace
Middle Department
Baltimore
Tyler
Bigatti
D. R. Clendenin
Illinois
Ricketts
Sixth Corps
Wallace
Monotacy River
Rockville
Dasiigatei
McCausland
Georgetown
Silver Springs
Fort Stevens
Rode
Admiral Goldsborough
Louisiana
Wright
Lincoln
Kenly
3 Die in Railroad Tunnel at Phoenixville
Reading Pa Sept 22 three people die after a Philadelphia and Reading express strikes a woman at the east entrance to the Phoenixville tunnel. Emergency brakes stop the train halfway and gases mortally injure the conductor Charlee Stambaugh and engineer James F Harley. Four passengers overcome, rescue crew found others and a hundred passengers and family members suffer gas and smoke exposure.
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Reading
Charlee Stambaugh
Philadelphia
James F. Harley
Palo Alto
A. T. Dice
Dice
Randolph Stauffer
Phoenixville Hospital
George Billman
Lineman
Hamburg
Burden Lesher
Boss Lineman
Newton Mull
Pottsville
Patrick R. Farrell
Mahanoy Plane
Harry Carson
Willimsport
BASE BALL SCORES AND STANDINGS SUMMARY
Baseball scores from multiple games report Athletics beating Cleveland 5 4 in Cleveland, Chicago defeating Washington 6 1 in 13 innings, Detroit and Boston tied 8 8 in 11 innings, St Louis winning 4 3 over New York. National League results include Philadelphia topping St Louis 10 3 in 10 innings and Brooklyn 9 Cincinnati 6. Standings show Athletics leading with 90 wins, Chicago at 72, St Louis 63, Detroit 75, New York 63, Washington 73, Cleveland 45. Harry Thaw awarded 142124 dollars from his late father William Thaw trust.
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Sen lUisnable
Cleveland
Athletics
Bowman
O'Neill
Shawkey
Lapp
Chicago
Washington
Johnson
Insmith
Faber
Schalk
Detroit
Boston
Foster
Thomas
Davis
McKee
St. Louis
New York
Brown
Sweeney
Hamilton
Agnew
W.L. PC
St.Louis
N.york
Washin
Cleve
Philadelphia
Doak
Wingo
Tincup
Burns
Vaughan
Archer
Marquard
Meyers
Pittsburgh
Rudolph
Whaling
Harmon
Coleman
Brooklyn
Cincin Pail
Real- Bach
McCarty
Fittery
Clark
Cincinnati
Allen
Miller
Benton
Jones
Battle in Bosnia as Serbs and Montenegrins reach Sarajevo
Rome dispatch reports a joint Serbian and Montenegrin army advance to Sarajevo the Bosnian capital, with a major clash ongoing against the Austrian main army in Bosnia. The precarious siege and shifting frontlines highlight the escalating Balkan conflict in the fall.
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Bosnia
Rome
Armise of
Servia
aMntenegro Hav
Sarajevo
Chamberlain's Liniment Ad claims relief for rheumatism and sciatica
A brief advertisement touts Chamberlain's Liniment as effective for aches and pains in muscles and joints. It notes usefulness for rheumatism sciatica lumbago and lame backs and says the product is sold by all dealers.
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Chamberlain
Germans Defeat Russian Squadron in Baltic Battle
Copenhagen report says the German fleet defeated a Russian squadron in the Baltic east of Kolberg. Several Russian ships are reported to have reached Heisinefars after the engagement.
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Copenhagen
Baltic
Kolberg
Heisinefars
Wilson thanks Senate for sympathy on Mrs. Wilson's death
President Woodrow Wilson expresses gratitude to the Senate for its resolution and sympathy following the death of Mrs. Wilson. He notes shared duties as servants of the people and appreciation for comradeship in the nation's business during his time of deep affliction.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Hfe
Ayaipathy
Ganitiomen
L Bayer
Min. Wilayn
Woodrow Wilson
Russians Capture Thousands of Austrian Soldiers in Galicia
Paris dispatch says over three days Russian forces in Galicia have captured 14,000 Austrians, including 150 officers. They also seized many cannon and other rapid fire weapons along with supplies.
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Paris
Letrograd
Havas
Galicia
Washington Stomach Sufferer Relieved Before Operation
William H. Lacy of Washington D C suffered three years from stomach and digestive tract disorder. Threatened with surgery he tried Mayr's Wonderful Stomach Remedy and soon recovered. He reports long daily misery ended after treatment and praises rapid relief. The ad claims many endorsements and that one dose convinces. Mayr's Remedy clears the digestive tract and helps stomach liver and bowel ailments. Now sold by Williamseson and druggists everywhere.
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William H .Lacy
William H. Lacy
Washington, D. C
Mayr
Ike
Wulismeson
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Infantry Journal
Monocacy
Sipwepar
Iphaye
Fata
Kaiser’s
BIG Guns
Federal League
Chica
Quinn
Jachlitech
Ohnson
Black
Crandall
Chapman
Barger
Berry
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Kaiserling
Rariden
Krapp
Lavigne
Kansas City
Packard
Easterly
Inneran
Owens
W.L
Indianos
Brookin
Kan
Harry Thaw
Orphans’ Court
Wiliam Thaw
Ane
Philada
N.yor
Chie
Pittsbr
Cinelut
MR. Wilson
Bartholomay Rocheste
Apollo Beer
VW. Hi. Shipley E Redestek, Md
Vee Lhone Fa
Schooler Bakery
Commercial Printing
James E. Doll
South Market ST
Frederick, MD
aAvert
Frederick Gas and Electric Dept
Hagerstown and Frederick Railway Co
East
Patrick Street
College Park
Edward L. Williams
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