War Correspondents Of The Civil War Remembered
The Philadelphia Times recalls the corps of war correspondents who reported Civil War battles from Sumter to Sabine Pass and Lincoln's assassination. It highlights figures like Finley Anderson, Albert Richardson, Junius Browne, Conyngham, Osborn, Fulton, Hosmer, and Knox, noting their perilous captures, escapes, and frontline bravery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Sceade
South Carolina
Sumter
Fort Griffin
Sabine Pass
Ladd and Whitney
Baltimore
Lincoln
Finley Anderson
Winfield
Hancock
Texas
Spottsylvania Court House
Washington
Albert D. Richardson
Junius Henri Browne
Mississippi River
Vicksburg
Richmond
Richardson
Browne
Salisbury
N. C
William E. Davis
Ohio Senate
Ronxville
Tenn
John Morgan
William F. G. Shanks
Edwin D. Westfall
William Young
Army of the Potomac
Stuart
Gettysburg
T. M. Cook
Cookestown
Thos. Ix. Knox
Western Press Association
George W. Hosmer
Westminster
Frederick
Westfall
Morgan
John A. Brady
Mobile
Thomas
David P. Conyngham
Resaca
Schofield
Judah
Conyngham
Chattanooga
Franklin
Nashville
Hood
Chattanoog
Chancellorsville
Gen. Meagher
Bristow Station
B. S. Osborn
Montauk
Hartford
Buenos Ayres
Dupont
Farragut
Porter
Fort McAllister
Ogeechee River
Russia
Denmark
Sweden
Prussia
Fort i
New Orleans
Mississippi
A. K. Fulton
Faragut
Wabash
Nahant Bible
Marblehead
Weehawken
Ericsson
Charleston
Fort Sumter
Thomas M. Cook
Admiral Porter
Fort Fisher
George W Hosmer
Charles H. Farrell
Fair Oaks
William H. Stiner
Ashley
S. M. Carpenter
Thomas W. Knox
Mit
Sigel
Missouri
Pea Ridge
Philadelphia Times
Army Deaths in 1898 Among Active and Retired Officers
In 1898 twenty five officers on the active army died in battle or from wounds received in battle, and forty nine more on the active list died from other causes. There were twenty five deaths among the retired list.
Free Advice Motive: Man Gives Tips to Offload Burden
A proverb notes when a man offers advice freely, it may reflect a desire to unload his own concerns. The line suggests generosity masks underlying urge to discard guidance.
Indiana Lost River Reveals Subterranean Waterways
Geological notes describe Indiana's lost rivers and surface springs, with Lost river near Orange County forming from multiple creeks. Surface sinks near Orleans and Washinton County feed subterranean passages linked to White River, Rush County, and ancient moundbuilder works along the river course.
Samoan Head Hunters Protocol Described in Clash
The article recounts Samoan fighters aiming to sever enemies heads after ambushes on April 1. It lists U S Navy and British officers killed, notes heads were recovered by French missionaries, and explains the practice of preserving and displaying the heads as trophies and heirlooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip V. Lansdale
John R. Monaghan
James Butler
FE. Edsal
United States
Philadelphia
Freeman
Tauranga
Apia
Lost river tale from underground streams near Orange Township
A deep well near Mos cow in Orange Township taps a swift underground current and a white rock bed. scientists link it to Lost river. Similar caverns and subterranean streams are found in other counties feeding Lost river, with eyeless fish and swift currents in some caves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Low
Moscow
Orange Township
Flatrock Creek
Lost River
Ohio
St. Lawrence Arch
English
Ind
Crawford County
Stamper Creek
Millersbore
Wat Spring Mills
Lick Creek
New Prospect
French Wick Creek
Orange County
French Lick
West Baden Springs
Ohio's oldest woman Mary Wait aged 111
Mary South Wait of Baywood Ohio is said to be 111 years old born April 30 1788 in Perintown Clermont County. She married Charles Wait at 17 in Owensville lived in Batavia then Baywood where she raised twelve children and left 97 direct descendants. The photo shows her on her 110th birthday and she remains in good health with full faculties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Wait
Mary South Wait
Baywood
Ohio
Perintown
Clermont County
Owensville
Charles Wait
Batavia
Toasting Etiquette Cited By Harper s Bazaar
The article notes proper toasts at social functions. It states the toasted person should not drink in their own honor and should propose a toast in return to others. It adds that the person who has been complimented should drink in response and then, of course, may drink themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Bazar
World’s largest steel ball factories in Schweinfort Bavaria
A Bavarian center at Schweinfort houses two factories under one firm producing nearly 300 million balls yearly with 600 workers on ten-hour shifts. Germany’s total output approaches 650 million balls, while England and France together yield about 70 million more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schweinfort
Bavaria
Germany
England
France
Indefinite Terms in British Prisons Upon Queen’s Death
The article notes prisoners held “during the pleasure of the Queen” do not gain discharge on the monarch’s death. They remain in custody “during the pleasure” of the successor, continuing detention under new sovereign authority.
For Every Nice Man There Are Fifty Bad Ones
A compact proverb-like line asserting that in society there exist far more unpleasant men than good. It implies a critique of character distribution and moral behavior among men. The wording invites reflection on social judgment and fairness.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Indiana's ‘Lost River
Indiana
Chicago
Washington County
Orleans
White River
Rush County
William Bar
Ohio River
Wead Nunters
Samoa
Oras
Aoli
Mrs
Mary Soutiy
Lydia E. Pinkham
W. Madison Sr
Ghicaco
Kansas
Nebraska
Manila
Philippines
John M. Smyth Company
West Madison Street
Deering
Deering Harvester CO
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