Bismarck’s superstitions and a fatal highwayman tale
A fragmentary historical note describes Bismarck as deeply superstitious, avoiding Friday dealings and linking certain dates to luck. It recalls his career under three emperors, his role in peace and alliances, and ends with a vivid anecdote of Lord Berkeley’s execution of a highwayman on Hounslow Heath after challenging surrender.
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Hismarck
Briday
ISTO
Boyre
Veronilles Tor
Bazaine
Bismark
Jean
Hochkirk
Auerstadt
Hive Ware
Aod
Hives Estates
Hounslow Heath
Berkley Cestle
London
Lord Berkeley
Grave Lincoln telegram spurs crowd as Booth on stage
A garbled wartime telegraph story spreads through a town after readings of the Lincoln dispatch. The crowd gathers at the paper shop while farmers and townsfolk rush to buy papers. A postmaster voices the filtered telegraph echo, noting the fateful Booth claim and prompting an aged observer to cry out in frustration at the stage delay.
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Lincoln
Dronemall Town
Bob Meriber
Walibag
Postaeter
Booth
Lss
Millions Given Away By Dr King’s New Discovery
Public notice claims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds has given away trial bottles and proven cures for respiratory diseases. Advert repeats guarantee and urges readers to contact a local druggist for a free trial bottle.
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Dr. King
Monraeness
Fifth Earl of Berkeley Dies in 1510 War Record
The fifth Earl of Berkeley who died in 1510 had long stated that one could be overcome by superior numbers without disgrace, yet he preferred not to surrender.
Eye 10 Business A News in Daweon City Read
An enterprising Yanker obtained the first copy of the account detailing the Maine explosion news and arranged rapid abroad distribution in a businesslike manner. A crowded saloon provided a staged display of the tale as gold payments and a dramatic reading drew attention at a Brinstone Street store. The scene formed a vivid, if chaotic, local reception of the sensational dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klonkiker
Maine
Daweon
Brinstone Street
Vaccination drive targets women on Utah street row
The Paso Times reports authorities have ordered compulsory vaccination for women on a Utah street row after protests. Capt Bendy secured vaccination supplies and, despite resistance, began inoculations at the Red Fight location, with health officers and aides assisting. The effort, described as a sweep, continues nightly until all residents on the row are vaccinated.
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Paso
Utah Street
Howeer
Bendy
The Passing of Daniel McKenney on Denny Street
Daniel McKenney, once known for a brief street character, faded after years of rheumatism and poverty. Confined to bed for a year, he wasted to bone and joint stiffness, succumbing to illness aided by charity support. He relied on morphine and cigarettes, living precariously with his wife. Burial occurred Monday at county expense.
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Daniel McKenney
Denny
Linsbe
McKenney
Bingelf
Dering
Black Range Mining Boom Across Sierra County
The article surveys the Black Range and Sierra County mining districts, naming Lake Valley and Kingston silver camps, Hillsboro gold district, Hermosa and Chloride, Byers Run, the Ivanhoe mine, and other prospects. It touts vast ore wealth, multiple booms, and hopes for fair legislation, urging investors to visit with funds to exploit low grade ores near the mines.
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North Pereira
Sierra Blanca
Lake Valley
Kingston
Hillsboro
Bonanza
Mesa del Oro Company
Sierra County
Ack Range
Herme
Hermosa
Hermosa Camp
Apache
Chloride
Byers Run
Tuwels and
Shaftys
Grafton
Ivanhoe
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EVA. &. Dissinger Sewele
N. M
Sierra County Bank
Hillsboro, New Mexico
JW. Zollars
W. H W. Bucher
Cashur
Hillsborg
Pharmacy
Doe Noves Druggist and Stationer
Hillsboro, N. M
Steves
Keller, Miller & CO
Sierra Counn
Hilleborc
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Denver
Omaha
St.Paul
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Santa Fe
Harvey
Houghton Gen
Browne
Hue
Ternas Pacific and Bavesn Wheaandsaien Broute
New Orleans
Wasllington
Thelphia
All Points
Tae
Veenses
GP & 1
Dallas
Texan
Daneventer
S Wo & Poa
el Pann
Jou
Mustio
Tara
Tates
BO Dake Advertising Age
Esehar Francontraota
California
Laag
Reading
Sierra County Mines
Black Range
Hagan's Peak
St. Cloud
Atlanta
Treasury
White Eagle
Silver Monument
Emporia
Kamporia
Cam Kingsbury
Shies Camp
Great Republic Group of
Noble Aruranes
Hong
Raceemfnlin
Thone
Bierre
Coderthsse Cir
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