Escape of Louis Napoleon from Ham Fortress May 1846
The article details Louis Napoleon’s audacious disguise and escape plan from Ham fortress on May 25 1846. He used a wig rouge sabots and a blue apron to masquerade as a laborer while guards were distracted by repairs. A fake invalid slept in his bed until the governor discovered the ruse after repeated refusals to admit visitors. The fugitive then crossed into Belgium.
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Louis Napoleon
Badinguet
Ham
France
M. ‘Thirria
Lux
Thelin
Demarle
Boze Bulger Recalls Schaefer Cuba Gambling Tale
New York correspondent notes Schaefer after Cuba return engaged in a prank at a friend’s home. Hostess forbids gambling yet Schaefer persuades with a shell game setup using wash tubs and watermelons, promising a next visit to the corner.
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Boze
Bulger
Baseball
Germany
Mosey Bulger Faces Court in Murder Charge in Alabama
Reporter notes Mosey Bulger, a baseball writer, in his Alabama hometown faces a murder charge. The judge questions if he has counsel as Mosey admits no funds for lawyers and the court contemplates appointing an attorney at no charge.
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Bozaman Bulger
Alabama
Mosey
Comiyecite
Jedge and Mose Clash Over Case at Evening Court
A courtroom scene unfolds as Mose presses the judge for a plan of action while Jedge the negro urges dropping the matter. The exchange centers on whether to pursue or drop the case.
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Jedge
Mose
To Open a Sealed Jar
A method to release a stubborn sealed glass jar involves placing it in a deep saucepan of cold water and gradually bringing it to a boil. Before boiling, it often opens by twisting the metal lid with a damp cloth, then inserting a thin knife under the rubber seal to release air and relieve pressure.
Halloa Here Comes Honey Fresh From the Comb
The late Dr Norman Macleod while traveling in the Western Isles with clerical and lay friends including a minister from Honey suffered a comical moment at breakfast when he greeted a late rising companion with the line Halloa, here comes Honey, fresh from the comb.
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Norman “Macleod
Isles
Macleod
Get Together meeting in Billings to be a success
Indications from Billings Montana on June 19 show the Get Together meeting will be a magnificent success next week. Chamber of Commerce invitations to newspaper men and Midland Empire officers bring daily acceptances and attendance is expected to match or exceed forecasts. Letters express enthusiasm and pledge full participation in plans to exploit Montana and Wyoming resources.
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Billings
Mont
Chamber of Com‘ierce
Midland’ Empire
Montana
Wyoming
Record numbers of homesteaders claim public domain in Billings
In Billings Montana on June 18 more than 2000 acres opened to actual settlers within a single day and over 5000 during the week. The one day total is said to be the greatest since the office began, aside from special tracts opened earlier. Settlers come from across the country and will take possession of their homesteads at once.
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Billings
Mont
United States
Roy Cnaney
Illinois
F.’J. Dickson
Creamery
Dudleraising
Penna
N. M. Grapwin
Washington
Joz Lawrencr
Saskatchewan
Fara Journal
Jo Ournal
William Davis
New Jersey
J. A
Virginia
Journal
Weitzel
Ketch
Curtiss
Boyer
Rs “Bishopiix
J. M. Foster
Eges
Foster
L.J. Farmer
Twolden
Boston
Horace Vose
Rhode Island
White House
Wheat outlook bright as Montana croplands flourish
In Billings Montana farmers report favorable weather across eastern Montana boosting hay and wheat growth. Growers anticipate an abundant harvest with cutting expected in about 30 days as continued sunshine and gentle rain reduce drought concerns.
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Billings
Monts
Montana
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Napoleon
Fortress of Ham
Dhorce
Robert Liddle
Scranton
Farm Journal
Farm, Journal
Philadelphia
T. Alston
Raleigh
N. C
Chase Peterson “ & Co
Glasgow
R.P- “Minnick
Telephone
Crutcher
Law
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