Crow Joins the Army with Troop A at El Paso
A crow named Jim befriends Troop A of the Third United States Cavalry. He follows the column from Columbus New Mexico to El Paso where he is housed with officers and serves as a mascot, perched on a dead tree and inspecting ranks each day.
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Jim
Troop A
Third
United States Cavalry
Columbus
New Mexico
Douglas
Arizona
New Mexico Mountains
el Paso
Jim Crow
Captain Vanway
Fort Sam Houston
Bear Acts as Nurse Maid in Jamaica Plain
Rev Chauncey J Hawkins of 34 Elm Street Jamaica Plain keeps a tame New Brunswick bear named Blitzen as a nurse maid for his 3 year old son Robert Boone Hawkins. The bear plays with him wheels his carriage and even comforts him with kisses though the child finds the kisses damp. Blitzen and her mate Donner are described as gentle play mates and reliable guardians, allowed to be with the child in the yard under safety rules.
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Boston
New Brunswick
Blitzen
Chauncey J. Hawkins
Elm Street
Jamaica Plain
Robert
Mr. Hawkins
Donner
Lewis
Old Peter
Longstreet
Marie Robert
Mead
General Lee
Southland
Taxes Due 1912 Real Estate Personal Property and Polls
State and county taxes for 1912 on real estate and personal property and poll taxes must be paid to J. R. Bitter, tax collector, by January 31, 1913, to avoid a 10 percent penalty and costs of levying on personal property. J. R. Davis, County Judge.
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J. R. Bitter
J. R. Davis
Who Was to Blame at Gettysburg
A historical excerpt discusses blame for the failed assault at Gettysburg. It cites Confederate leaders including General Lee and Longstreet, referencing love letters and battlefield reflections that frame the decision to attack as ill advised and decisive for the war.
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Gettysburg
Pictorial Review
Lea
Lewis
George
Magruder
John Tyler
Letter From a Soldier Before Gettysburg Strike
A fragment from a Civil War soldier’s note describes Confederate deployments facing Cemetery Ridge and Oak and Seminary ridges. He speaks of artillery along the crests, heat, courage, fear, and a hopeful courier bearing news as his Virginia regiment readies for attack. The letter ends with a farewell of deep love.
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Cemetery Ridge
Oak Ridge
Seminary Ridge
Peter
Your Soldier Lover Messages Across Time
A brief, rhythmic veteran’s note expresses prayers and longing for Virginia and a beloved partner, signaling intimate wartime sentiment through a personal poetic line.
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Virginia
Escapes from Shower at Lakewood Club Incident
A New York capitalist and Knollwood member George J. Smith entered a shower area at Lakewood Country Club in towels. He failed to heed hot water warnings and, blinded by steam, blocked exits as doors and windows closed. Steam vented for about thirty minutes prompting nearby golfers to evacuate.
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Lakewood
Lakewood Country Club
George J. Smith
New York
Knollwood Country Club
Tarrytown
Eel Causes Panic in Waldorf Astoria Bar
An eel nearly a yard long appeared from a clogged water pipe in the Waldorf Astoria basement. Nellie the Irish terrier grabbed the eel and dragged it through the bar while staff fled in alarm. The frightened crowd saw the creature vanish before help could capture it.
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New York
Nellie
E. C. Bingham
Waldorf- Astoria
Waldorf
Fred J. Eiler
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Beacon Hill
Nolan Street
Flores Street
Nacogdoches Street
South Heights
South Flores
Goliad Street
Alamo
Water Street
South Flores Street
Dolorosa Street
Nueva
Laurel Street
Alamo Street
City Council
Houston Street
Pine Street
SAN Antonio Traction Company
Fred Hummert
Paint and
San Antonio
W. Commerce Street
Mike Goggan
E. Housten
Lodovic Printing Co
Lodovic
Prop
House of Good Printing
Ela Plaza
I & Specialty
Sas Antonio
Texas
Bear
Detroit Free Press
Johnny
Houston Post
Bar
St. Louis
Chicago
East
Moore and
Gibbs Ridge
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