National Cemetery Origins and Memorial Day Observance
The article recalls Arlington interments and an early 19th century push for a national cemetery system. It notes Arlington’s role in a broader national cemetery idea, crediting Baker and others as pioneers. The piece links Memorial Day traditions to these graves and the expansion to many national cemeteries.
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Yast
Jae
Sanetien
Arlington
Ospot
Histen
America
Edo Cameron
Sisgem
Washington
First National Cemetery
Gettyshare
Baker
Settia
Tsu
Fiore
Wise
Mennirai
Paris surgeon touts mycolysine elixir of life in Cleveland claim
Dr Doyen of Paris announces mycolysine as an elixir to prolong life by up to fifteen years. Cleveland physicians doubt the discovery, dispute its efficacy, and caution against rapid adoption or tests in America. Critics note such life extending claims have repeatedly appeared and rarely endure.
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Doyen
Paris
Cleveland
Eugene Doyen
Discos
Hamilton Pigear
Paver Dros
Rds
Martin Friederich
Clark and Foss Hit Payne Aldrich Tariff In Congress
Representative Champ Clark of Missouri denounces the Payne Aldrich tariff as humbug and urges revision. Representative Foss of Massachusetts attacks Republican protectionist policy, calls tariff revision a sham, and favors an extra session to revise the tariff. Representative Boutell of Illinois defends producers and attacks Democratic demagoguery over the tariff’s impact on prices.
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Foss
Massachusetts
Boutell of
Ilinois
Washington
HHS
Payne
Wice
Assu Tate
Champ Clark
Missouri
Faridr
Congress
Illinots
Sis
Bouteil
Mr. Boutell
Enmity Forgotten in a Confederate Camp Tale
A Civil War reminiscence recalls shared water from a single canteen between a Union and a Confederate wounded soldier. Captain Horrall's tale reveals Army life humor amid danger as Corporal Gentry and others aid comrades while facing capture, including a dying Confederate receiving water.
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Cath Parmy
Gentry
Foster
Monfeder
Horrall
Opening Night Banter Sparks Romance in Veiled Balcony
Miss Verner frets over a delayed opening number as Mr. Sloman quips that hours have passed. She proclaims affection for George and rests her cheek on his shirt front, hinting at unfolding romance amid a tense wait.
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Miss Verner
Mr. Sloman
George
Filtration system cuts typhoid deaths in seven cities
A Vermont health bulletin notes that in seven American cities switching to filtered water lowered the combined annual typhoid death rate by a significant percentage. Experts warn polluted water remains a risk and that filtration is a crucial first step in disease suppression.
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Vermont
Sothebys to Offer Royal Manuscripts At Auction
Sothebys will host a sale of royal manuscripts attracting Inter steal autograph collectors. The catalog includes letters from sovereign pontiffs dated 1417 to 1904 and notes Mary Queen of Scots and Queen Elizabeth in their Shakespearean hand. The sale may reveal unraveled mysteries and shed light on disputed tales of court intrigue.
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Sotheby's
Mary Queen of Scots
Queen Elizabeth
American Register
London
Slovak Union Biennial Opens in Chicago
About 300 delegates from all states attended the Slovak Union biennial in Chicago as 35 000 members are represented. The meeting opened today and sessions will run throughout the week.
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Chicago
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Our National Cemetery
Waldon Fawcett
Wa’ Fawee Il
Patna
Doctor Doyen
Clark
House
Prentiss
Towa
Nolandy
Psi
Taft
Aldrich
Dent
Payne-Aldrich Tame Bi” Yoor
Bill
Boutel
Army of the Cumberland
Vytibia
Slovak Union
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