Citizens in Blue Rally Across the Nation
Poem-like verse depicts citizens in blue uniforms marching from Plymouth to the Golden Gate and beyond. It highlights their readiness, discipline, and stoic pride as they answer a call to service with knapsacks packed and rifles scoured. The piece contrasts civilian life with military duty and honors their resolve.
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2- Nation
Walt
Plymouth
Golden Gate
Lakes
Mexico
Sweetheart
Mother
Citizens In Blue
Volunteers Rally as Iowa Camp Sees Civil War Echoes
Former artillerymen and graduates of military schools respond to the call for volunteers. About 364 men are needed for two companies. J Fred Holmstein commands the State University battery, with Lieut Ely likely to lead one battery. Thousands visit the Des Moines camp daily amid Civil War reminiscences. Des Moines women feed soldiers roast beef and varied dishes, improvising tables and serving as waitresses. Companies pass resolutions of thanks.
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J. Fred Holstein
State University
Ely
Iowa
Des Moines
Camp Tanner Shapes Ills Soldier Life With Hardships
Springfield dispatch reports Camp Tanner as a demanding training ground where veterans feel the gravity of potential war while new arrivals face scarce blankets and rough weather. Michigan and Iowa camps are described with brisk routines, cooking in open air, and strict daily duties under provost oversight as volunteers prepare for field service.
Indiana National Guard Camp near Indianapolis Impresses Visitors
Indiana National Guard units at the Indianapolis camp draw attention for their system and clocklike discipline. Six new companies are being integrated into four regiments as recruits train, with drill readiness reaching veteran levels. Muster preparation proceeds rapidly through the ranks.
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Indianapolis
Indiana National Guard
National Guard
Nebraska Militia Mobilizes at State Fair Grounds
The Nebraska militia forts up to 1500 to 1600 men at the state fair grounds near Lincoln transforming civil space into Camp Alvin Saunders. Brig. Gen Bills helps establish discipline as Gov Holcomb receives War Department orders to muster the force as volunteers for the United States Army.
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Lincoln
Alvin Saunders
Nebraska
Holcomb
Ohio State troops mobilize at Camp Bushnell near Columbus
State volunteers are being prepared at Camp Bushnell a mile east of Columbus. Ground was donated by John Co. Bullitt, with water and electric service provided by the city. Gen. H. A. Axline commands the troops and estimates a large number will join.
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Columbus
Ohio
Camp Bushnell
John Co. Bullitt
Camp Harvey Training Under Strict Discipline Reassures Officers
Milwaukee correspondence notes Camp Harvey grounds adapt well to campus use and show officers and men fully satisfied. Recruits practice goose step and setting up exercises, while troops accustom themselves to cold with fewer complaints. The piece hints Wisconsin regiments sharpening marksmanship against possible Spanish forces.
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Milwaukee
T Camp
Harvey
Wisconsin
Fortune Tellers Hide Grim Odds in Bamboo Oracle
A Portland Oregonian description reports a fortune teller who uses bamboo strips and drawn characters to predict outcomes. The interpreter delivers mixed English while foretelling fortunes that include large sums like 40 000 and 50 000 dollars, prompting the victim to believe a guaranteed windfall awaits.
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Portland Oregonian
Noisy Noise Annoys an Oyster
A fish dealer explains to customers that oysters in a barrel respond to noise by opening their shells for air and quickly shutting them again. The lively demonstration shows the oysters appear to move but are simply reacting to sound and air supply.
Old Civil War Cartridges Brought Back by New London Man
A New London man found in an old army knapsack wartime cartridges with ends bitten off by the rank and file. Veterans recalled loading drills of 1861 to 1865 noting changes from paper shells to modern brass shells and the nostalgia of days long past.
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New London
The Telectroscope to Link Cuba and New York
Harper's Weekly describes Jan Szczepanik's telectroscope showing Havana Harbor scenes from New York via a mirror based color moving picture. The device would transmit light shade and color electronically and display near real time images at the Paris World Fair.
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Jan Szczepanik
Cuba
New York
Paris
Havana Harbor
Harper’s Weekly
Reforming Pupils through Newark School for Backward Children
A new educational approach under Miss Dean of Newark New Jersey develops a program to reform refractory and backward children within a school organization. The initiative aims to improve methods and organization for troubled students.
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Newark
N.J
School For
Man takes poison after love triangle ends in tragedy
At Anderson Charles Connors attempted to kill himself to prevent public scandal over his wife’s remarriage. He drank poison after learning her first husband, believed dead, appeared alive. He survived, resisted antidote, broke the bed, and died by his own action, leaving a note saying he did it for her sake.
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Anderson
Charles Connors
Labor officials urge settlement of Terre Haute brick strike
Schmidt and McCormak attempt to settle the Terre Haute brickmakers strike as city contracts require home-made brick. Brick manufacturers seek a 500 cent per day wage cut while National President Crossland cites a cooperative plan option for three plants, aiming to demonstrate organized labor strength and seed future coops in other trades.
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Schmidt
McCormak
Terre Haute
Crossland
Brickmakers
Eastern Star Election at Indianapolis Grand Chapter
The grand chapter of the Eastern Star in Indianapolis elected officers including Matron Mrs. W. W. Smythe associate matron Dr. Sarah Gardner patron W. H. Glasscock associate patron E. W. Barrows secretary Nettie Ransford treasurer Garrie M. Fanning conductress Alice Stewart all of various Indiana cities.
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Eastern Star
Indianapolis
Grand Chapter
The
W. W.smythe
Sarah Gardner
Terre Haute
W. H. Glasscock
Greenfield
E. W., Barrows
Nettie Ransford
Garrie M. Fanning
Butler
Alice.Stewart
Marion
Oil Fields Decline Report Frames Indiana April
The Indiana oil field report for April records 39 wells completed producing 515 barrels with 11 dry holes. Wells drilling total 38 and rigs up 40, bringing new work to 78. The average per well per day is eighteen and a half barrels, the year's smallest, signaling a broad industry decline.
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Indiana Oil Field
Farmer Daniel Catt Killed Crossing Tracks in Kokomo
Suburban farmer and hay-baler Daniel Catt was killed by an oncoming fast train in Kokomo Panhandle yards while crossing the tracks on his way to work. He lay beside the rails for hours before being identified by his 12 year old son.
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Panhandle
Daniel Catt
Kokomo
Within Our Borders Chronicles of Local Tragedies and Appointments
A cascade of local incidents and civic notes reports lineman Geo Dillingham killed by a live wire in Elkhart, a 6 year old Boswell boy fatally kicked by a horse, and multiple postmaster appointments including Kenneth and Peppertown. Also noted are tapping rings on Western Union lines near Terre Haute, suicides near Edinburg and Lebanon, a church dedication in Hamrick, a major gravel road vote, a Clover Leaf freight fire at Sycamore, and youths jailed in Anderson for Ingalls robberies.
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Geo. Dillingham
Elkhart
Morton Skaggs
Boswell
Max J. Becker
Kenneth
George W. Nighman
Frederick Francis
Frank Williams
Western’ Union
Terre Haute
James Babb
Edinburg
Ezra Swain
Federal Hill
Noblesville
Elwood
John Hood
James
Hughes
Jesse Stearns
Lebanon
Indiana
John Payne
Connersville
John C. Fudge
Lee Carpenter
Wabash
Seymour
Dudleytown
Sycamore
Jesse Jones
Jones
Will
Lewis
Charles Brunner
John Wheeler
Anderson
Ingalls
Amonth
Hie
The Influence at Hand in a Curious Exchange
A man who believes in the eloquence of a piece and a young woman typing it discuss its impact. He urges notice of its potent effect even if imperfectly delivered while she notes her foot is asleep.
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Island Lake
Ichigan
Pingree
Michigan
Hood's Sarsaparilla Cited For Child's Eruption Cure
Mrs Eva Dolbeare of Horton Illinois reports her son suffered persistent eruptions and facial sores. A friend advised Hood's Sarsaparilla and after starting the remedy he improved quickly and was eventually cured with no further eruptions.
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Hood
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