Massacre of Yaqui Indians and their war against Mexico
The Yaqui tribe of Sonora fights for land and independence after centuries of conflict with the Mexican government. Cajemi and Tetabiate led fierce resistance, with battles across rugged terrain and brutal reprisals following treachery by Gen. Martinez.
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Republic of Mexico
Sonora
Colorado
Durango
Mexico
Sam
Cajemi
Pesqueira
Caliente Cajami
San Miguel
Martinez
Cajemir
Tetabiate
Banderas
Urea
Cocorin
Bacum
Torin
United States
Taylor
The Bloodthirsty Bluefish Tale
A dramatic portrait of bluefish as bloodthirsty killers that hunt menhaden for sport. The piece contrasts the bluefish with other predators and describes scenes of mass killings, red water, and terrified schools driven to shore by pursuit.
Remarkable New Guinea Cockatoo Uses Knife-Like Beak
A giant jet black New Guinea cockatoo on an Indian Ocean island displays a brilliant method to crack the hard canary nut. The bird edge-notches the shell with its lower beak, holds the nut with claws, and uses a leaf to prevent slipping while nibbling out the kernel. The piece explains the bird's intelligence and tool-like bill in a detailed, curious account.
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New Guinea
Indian Ocean
Yaqui War History and Bluefish Oddities Collide in Local Text
The article recounts the Yaqui resistance against Mexican rule from 1735 to 1841 and later conflicts that decimated their population, noting battles, leaders, and long war weariness. It also describes bluefish behavior off the New England coast, their voracious feeding, large catches, and peculiar habit of developing nose corns in captivity.
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New Jersey
Monomoy
New England
Avoirdupois
Los Angeles Times
Blood's Battle and Civil War Losses at Gettysburg
The article notes Gettysburg as the Civil War’s bloodiest clash with 5,662 dead from Union and Confederate forces. It cites total Federal deaths in the war at 359,628 and Confederate losses at 133,735. It also references Gravelotte in the Franco Prussian War with 4,449 German fatalities.
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Gettysburg
Gravelotte
Olive’s Witty Rebuttal Sparks Tea and Coffee Quip
A playful exchange from St Louis features Miss Olive and a comment about reparter and St Wabash. The line about not trading coffee for all the tea suggests humorous social banter in a light slice of life scene.
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Olive
St. Louis
Doctor Won’t Include Obey Word in Marriage Rite
In Chicago Dr. Hiram W. Thomas says he never uses the word obey in marriage ceremonies. He explains he asks couples to love cherish and honor each other and will decide what to say in Franklinville when the marriage takes place. He notes he and Miss Varnum will act as they deem right afterward.
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Chicago
Hiram W. Thomas
Miss Varnum
Dr. Thomas
Franklinville
Wild Hogs Attack Hunters as Col Dan Watters Describes Dangers
Col Dan Watters warns Pomona California crowds about fierce wild hogs along the Lower Colorado River tablelands. He recalls an encounter with an enormous boar that charged a hunter, tore up roots, and forced a dramatic high tree escape during a daylight hunt with Yuma companions.
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United States
Colorado
Dan Watters
Pomona
Cal
Colorado River
Yuma
Jack
Boar
Hawkins and the Park Ride Riddle
A Tit Bits humorous exchange questions Hawkins affection for his horse. The inquiry notes Hawkins was seen in the park riding with the animal’s neck held in his arms. The dialogue marks the scene as odd or queer without assigning a motive.
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Hawkins
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Asts
Chiropodista
Philadelphia
Indian Territory
Pine Creek
Camp Verde
Arizona
Virginia
Ben
John
Yaquis
Sierra Madre
Capetemayo
Batamatal
Blood
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