The Strangest American Duel John Randolph of Roanoke
Elmo Scott Watson recounts the 1826 Potomac duel between U S Senator John Randolph of Virginia and Henry Clay over a speech attacking Adams and Clay. Randolph's flamboyant conduct and erudite invective defined a complex figure whose life blends brilliance, volatility, and tragedy.
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Henry Clay
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John Quincey Adams
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Washington
Thomas Hart Benton
Missouri
Benton
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Mr. Clay
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John Marshall
John C. Calhoun
Daniel Webster
House of Usher
Commonwealth of Virginia
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Don Quixote
Fairy Gift Brings Jerry and Bert to Restaurant Reunion
A girl named Jerry finds a lucky five dollar bill and shares a celebratory meal with Bert Adams. After job troubles and a breakup, Bert returns in a blue roadster to propose a life together. He plans to open a granite quarry, asking Jerry to join him if she agrees.
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Jerry
Bert Adams
Bert
Alice
Voodoo Doctors Protest In Witwatersrand Mining Towns
Local courts in South Africa jail black men for pretending to have supernatural powers. In Witwatersrand mining districts a group of voodoo practitioners defend their trade, arguing European doctors also rely on magic and urging restraint from being labeled wizards.
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South Africa
Witwatersrand
Change in a Man and the World, Webster Quote
A reflection on personal change versus worldly shift. Daniel Webster suggests individuals may change more readily than the world around them. The quote contrasts self perception with external transformation.
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Daniel Webster
Romans Used Wells as Early Refrigerators in Rome
Archaeologists report deep wells in Rome served as primitive iceboxes storing snow for chilled drinks at banquets. The Italy America society notes ancient hosts like Trimalchio showcased iced beverages, while tales of Elagabalus describe using snow filled iceboxes for summer comfort.
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Italy America Society
Trimalcion
Petronius
Eliagabalus
Far Off Star Antares Measurements Summarized
The star Antares Alpha Scorpii is the largest with reliable data, measuring about 400 million miles across and 100 million times the Sun’s volume. It is roughly 350 light years away, about 20 million times further than the Sun to Earth.
Australia Declares Commonwealth Status in 1901
Australia became a commonwealth in 1901 and is governed by a parliament with a senate and a house of representatives. It is fully self governing, joining imperial requests voluntarily on economic and military matters.
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Australia
House of Representatives
Russia Conserving Gold for Toilers Teeth
The Russian health ministry orders state gold from the general fund to be used only for workers under the social insurance law. Industrial workers receive preference for crowns and fillings. others must supply their own metal. Gold jewelry items remain acceptable for personal use.
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Russia
Russian Commissariat of Health
Swedish shale oil method cuts cost of fuel supply
The Swedish navy could become independent of oil imports due to new shale oil developments on Kinnekulle in Vestergotland. Engineer Sven V Bergh’s method produces 2 to 3 tons of fuel oil from 60 tons of shale in 34 hours at a price far below current import prices.
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Kinnekulle
Vestergothland
Sven V. Bergh
High Frequency Landing Beam Aids Aircraft Landings
Dr J H Dellinger of the Bureau of Standards is developing a high frequency landing beam to guide pilots to the field and enable a controlled descent in dense fogs. The device promises precise guiding and a smoother final approach during landing.
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J. H. Dellinger
Bureau of Standards
The barrenest of all mortals is the sentimentalist Carlyle
A terse, sharp remark notes that Carlyle embodies the archetype of a sentimentalist, seen as the most barren of mortals. The line profiles a critical, satirical stance on romantic sensibility in literary discourse.
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Carlyle
Problem Solved Capper’s Weekly quip about buying a car
A Capper’s Weekly quip notes a buyer asking what to do with an old car after purchase. The columnist replies with a wry line about sending the boy to college, illustrating domestic humor about modern possessions. The piece reflects light social commentary rather than a hard news item.
Evil Books Stir Strong Indignation Across Town
A terse critique notes that controversial books provoke sharp public ire and immediate backlash. Readers and local officials debate the influence of provocative literature on morals and youth, signaling tense civic discourse amid rising censorship concerns.
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