Panama’s early history and colonial rise as a European hub
The piece traces Panama’s role in exploration and colonization, noting its status as the oldest European city on the mainland, its fortifications once likened to the Gibraltar of Spanish America, and its sack by Sir Henry Morgan in 1671 with treasure-laden plunder. It also references the Isthmus’s discovery history and its enduring geopolitical identity.
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Isthmus
Panama
Colombia
Withich the Isthmians
Republic of Panamta
North
South America
America
Bahamas
Cuba
Haiti
Porto Rico
Americas
Alonso de Ojeda
Columbus
Colombian
New Andalusia
Crastella de Oros Castle
Gold
Golden Castle
Pedro Cavilla
Continental America
Santo Domingo
Chattanooga
Chicago
Omaha
Alleghaney
Ouachita
Quebec
Peru
Bolivia
Spain
Gibraltar
Spanish America
Sir Henry Morgan
Morgan
State Officers to Meet in St Louis December 15
A. O. U. W. state officers will convene in St. Louis on December 15 to discuss organizational matters and future plans. The gathering is expected to address policy, member engagement, and regional events.
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The
St. Louis
Miss Lulu Kruse Becomes Saleslady at Elks Hotel Stand
Miss Lulu Kruse is named saleslady at Will Sprecher's cigar stand inside the Elks hotel. The appointment marks a shift in staff at a prominent downtown counter.
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Lulu Kruse
Will Sprecher
Elks Hotel
Richardson resigns as Elks hotel bar porter
George Richardson, longtime porter at the Elks hotel bar, has resigned and Bert Franklin is named to succeed him. Richardson says he will stay out of the saloon business.
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George Richardson
Elks Hotel
Bert Franklin
Richardson
First Visit for Seven Years by Ashland Editor
J. L. Wilcox editor of the Ashland Bugle, guest of his brother harness man O. P. Wilcox, returned home Saturday. It was his first Sedalia visit in seven years and he found the Queen City pleasing.
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John M. Glenn
Sedalia
John Harding
Hughesville
Ohio Street
J. L. Wilcox
Ashland
Bugle
O. P. Wilcox
Mr. Wilcox
Queen City
Boston Cafe Candy Specialties For Holidays
The Boston Cafe offers fine holiday candies with special attention to orders for churches, Sunday schools, and parties. Order early to ensure timely delivery.
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Boston
Mass Meeting Today at East Broadway Church
A union mass meeting will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the East Broadway Christian church. Rev. J. M. Rudy will speak.
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East Broadway Christian Church
J. M. Rudy
Boy's Life Saved From Membranous Croup
A Winchester Indiana citizen reports his son recovered from membranous croup after a single dose of Foley's Honey and Tar. He asserts the remedy saved his boy's life. Arlington Pharmacy offers the product.
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Winchester
Ind
Foley
Arlington Phar
Visitor to Preach at Trinity English Lutheran Church
The Rev. L. P. Ludden of Lincoln Nebraska, Western district secretary of the Board of Home Missions for the Lutheran churches, will preach today at Trinity English Lutheran Church in morning and evening services. Morning sermon at 11 a.m. titled The Mightiest Force of the Twentieth Century. Evening sermon The Greatest Battle of the World. Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. Luther League at 6:30 p.m.
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L. P. Ludden
Lincoln, Neb
Western District
The
Board of Home Missions For the
Wife Beater Arrested in Brutal County Case
Will Deitchler, known locally for a checkered police record, is jailed after a drunken assault on his wife last night. Officers Robertson Cue and Constable Conner arrested him, a state assault warrant was issued by Judge Rogers, and he calmed after a few raps on the head en route to custody.
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Will Deitchler
Deitchler
Robertson and
Cue
Conner
Rogers
Reitchler
Their Silver Wedding in Postal Celebrates 25 Years
Mr and Mrs George E Spears well known citizens of Postal marked their twenty fifth wedding anniversary last night Deputy Sheriff Charles Williams and wife attended among the guests.
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George E. Spears
Postal
Charles Williams
W R C Notice for December Meeting election
The W R C calls for full attendance at the next meeting on Thursday December 10 to elect officers.
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Stevenson Packing Co
Hillis
Wilton
Axminster
Nottingham
Roxbury Tapestry
Smyrna
China
Japan
West Second St
Ludemann
Phones
Republic OF Panama
W. Lynch
Macy
Wife Beater
Post Dispatch
Brate
J. F. Kuhn
Bright
Warner
W. Hobart Curtis
Dr. Curtis
Rochester
N. Y
Sam
Bricht
Warner’s
Safe Cure Co
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