Morgan the Raider rides again through Ohio valleys
A recollection in Western Newspaper Union pieces tells of John Morgan the raider's 1863 dash through Indiana Ohio and Kentucky. It recalls civilian accounts of his horses raids battles and eventual surrender near Lisbon Ohio with Maj George Rue capturing him before his escape to Confederate lines.
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Morgan the Raider
Ohio
John Morgan
Father
Morgan
Bess
Tony
Kentucky
Jimmy Crisman
Indiana
John H Morgan
Beau Sabreur
Confederacy
Gruff
Farmer
Yank
Howard Swiggett
Bobbs Merrill
Jefferson Davis
Old Northwest
Lee
Pennsylvania
Davis
Lincoln
Bragdensburg
Salem
Versailles
Cincinnati
Camp Shady
Pomeroy
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
West Virginia
Athens
Zanesville
Lisbon
Columbiana County
George W. Rue
Ninth
Kentucky Cavalry
Lexington
Columbus
Tennessee
Williams
Greeneville
Tenn
Virginia
Upper
Ilass
Conrad
Star Dust and Stars of Hollywood Through the Years
A nostalgic collage traces Ellen Powell Sue Victor and Nancy Kelly as child actors grow into leading roles. It notes Janet Gaynor, Martha Raye, Bob Burst and Grace Moore, plus Henry James of the Salvation Army band and Benny Goodman. It ends with a tease of Three Smart Girls Grow Up.
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Ellen Powell
Sue Victor
Buddy Armstrong
Joan Blondell
Dick Powell
Sue Vidor
Florence Iow
Jascha Heifetz
Sue
King Victor
Nancy
Janet Gaynor
Martha Raye
Bob Burts
Bob
Fredric March
Gaynor-March
Benny Goodman
Goodman
Cess Stacey
Buddy
Cela Goodman
Salvation Army Band
Henry James
Roman Highways in the Second Century A D
In the second century A D the Roman Empire had 872 important marked roads and twenty nine began at Rome. The road network covered about 48 000 miles in total.
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Roman Empire
Rome
Surgeons Train in Exacting Apprenticeship Says Hygela
The Health Magazine Hygela notes that every practicing surgeon has met the strict requirements of the most exacting apprenticeship in their profession, underscoring the demanding path to medical mastery.
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Hygela
the Health Magazine
Titanium Abundant in Earth's Crust, New Estimates
Scientists report titanium is abundant in the upper crust with an estimate of 100 million billion tons. The metal is described as the most common by some observers, though details on distribution vary.
Chinese Immigration Bill Debated in Congress in 1879
A bill to limit Chinese immigration to 1 percent per ship passed both houses but was vetoed by President Rutherford B. Hayes. The episode reflects early U.S. Congressional action aimed at restricting Chinese arrivals and the subsequent presidential veto shaping policy.
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Congress
President Hayes
Abandoned Isle Royale Ice Mine Discovered
A single abandoned mine on Isle Royale contains ice and snow year round, preserving a cold relic within the island’s landscape.
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Isle Royale
Wealthy Romans Owned Thousands of Slaves
Some affluent Romans controlled vast slave labor, with figures suggesting large estates might house up to 10,000 slaves. The source notes the scale of elite wealth and dependency on enslaved labor in ancient households.
Meredith Meaning: Protector of the Sea
The name Meredith is described as Celtic with the sense protector of the sea or coast guard. Some sources also cite a meaning of roaring of the sea.
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Meredith
Coast Guard
Road to Ancient Glory Along Oldest French Fortresses Route
A historic highway in France from the Fifth century winds toward imposing fortresses marking ancient military routes. The road is cited among the world’s oldest routes and connects key medieval sites across the landscape.
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France
Floral Street Names Highlight Zurich Neighbourhood
Zurich streets feature floral names such as Flora Mignonette lilac topped Rose bud Heather Narcissus Rose and Violet along a fragrant district. The listings show a variety of plant themed street identifiers across the city.
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Zurich
Switzerland
A Mile in Manhattan Distances Defined
A Mile in Manhattan defines distances in the New York borough. It explains that a mile equals 20 blocks north and south or seven blocks east and west, framing grid navigation.
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Manhattan
New York
Latin American Countries Population Estimation
The twenty Latin American countries are estimated to total over 180 million people. This figure reflects aggregated population across nations in the region.
Esperanto Originated in 1887 by Dr Za menhof
A historical note identifies Esperanto as an artificial language created in 1887 by Dr Za menshof, a Russian physician. The report attributes its origin to his work and outlines its linguistic aim.
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Zamenhof
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Ingum
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Valiant Bridge Burners
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Fran
Raider
Gal
Baby
Glien
Blue Grass
John Hunt Morgan
Harper's Weekly
Nancy Goodman
Virginia Vale
Columbia
Grace Moore
Paris
Louise
United States
Nancy Kelly
Hollywood
East
Gertrude Lawrence
Susan and
God
Darryl Zanuck
Jack Oakie
George
Por
Maine
Hoffa
Toon
Deanna Durbin
Plandome
Salt Lake
State
Reno
Nevada
Golden
the Wilson Hotel
Bno
UTA Fire Clay CO
Deseret Photo ServiCe
Salt Lake City
Rints Co
Utah
Schramm-Johnson Drugs
Photography
Focalscope
South Main Balt Lake City
Terstate
ATE Brick Co
S. Tith E
Balt Lake
Athletic Goods
Great Western Athletic Good
Idaho School Supply CO
Moser-Hartman CO
Harley
House OF Hopper
Tage Bhockines Yc Zpompany
Sararolams Supply Company
Templeton
Sin Alle Alder Sales Corp
Boston
International Electric Fence CO
Portland
Oregon
P. O. Box
Wwe
Nebraska Mutual Life Insurance Company
Wyoming
Stanley D.ag
Pathfinder Life Insurance Company
Grand Island
Nebraska
Salt Lake Business College
Atlas
Northwest
Fargo - Dept
North Dakota
Sam's Laboratories
P. D
State St
Calvin O. Jack
House of Dependal
Salt_Lake City
Utal
Los Angeles
Butte
Yellowstone
Western Air Express
Western Union
Postal Telegraph
Las Vegas
Pocatello
Idaho Falls
Helena
Great Falls
Glacier
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