War fifty years ago near Memphis and White River battles
The report recounts Captain George L. Kilmer and Union naval actions against Montgomery's Confederate flotilla at Island No. 10 and in White River in 1862, detailing Dunnington's aggressive gunboat maneuvers, the engagement at Fort Pillow type batteries, and Curtis's march toward Helena while Mitchel and Buell push operations from Tennessee toward Huntsville and Chattanooga. It notes Confederate fire, casualty figures, and strategic aims to cut riverine routes.
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George L. Kilmer
Montgomery
Nottie
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Gil of
Dune
Lyte
Oulver Duyin
Ellet
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Divis
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van Dorp
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Joseph Try
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Davia
Washington
Ro Curtis
Arkansas
Mississippi
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Gillak
Dunnington
Colyn Wien
Nelson
Curtis
Helena
Battle Creek
Chattanooga
Teda
O. M. Mitchel
Shiloh
Mitchel
D. OC. Buell
Middle Tennessee
Huntsville
Ala
Andrews
Itel
Fry
Nolaan
Mound City
Fitch
Kilty
Ironciad
St. Louis
Tyler
Aooga
Georgia
East Tennessee
Knoxsville
Cumberland Gap
Kentucky
Koorville
Smith
C. L. Stevenson
Stevensap
G. W. Morgan
OLD GUARD MEN LOSE POSITIONS IN RUNUP TO CONVENTION
The Roosevelt platform gains prominence in Chicago with calls for nonpartisan inquiry into customs effects and a broad industrial commission. Taft allies suffer as progressives purge old guard from the national committee, reshaping leadership.
Roosevelt sentiment shifts as McHarg predicts gains
Ormsby McHarg of New York, who managed Roosevelt contests, says Hefton Root results won’t dictate Taft nominating. He notes delegates from primary states cannot be pledged on every issue and warns the Root vote is overstated. He argues nomination by rights is Roosevelt’s, with sentiment shifting toward him, though less optimistic about final outcomes than others.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
New York City
Taft
National Committee
McHarg
Roosevelt backs McGovern for temporary convention chair
Senator Borah disclosed before the convention that Wisconsin Governor McGovern would be Roosevelt’s choice for temporary chairman. A Wisconsin caucus ended 15 to 11 against presenting a candidate, and Wisconsin pledged support for McGovern once the convention opened.
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Roosevelt
McGovern
Chicago
Borah
Wisconsin
Coliseum
Mo@overnur
The Night Sky Stirred Wiltshire Villagers
In a distant year the aurora borealis reached Wiltshire drawing many inquiries from villagers. A woman urged to fetch their scholar Joe, who, upon arrival, claimed it was simply a local phenomenon. The amused mother rejoices that she predicted he would give it a name.
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Wiltshire
Jock
Joe
London
Romans Used Oil Lamps Like Gravy Boats
Roman camps described lamps of various sizes resembling a nalce or gravy boat. A ring on one end held a finger, the body held oil, and a small tube carried a rag wick. When lit the smoke and odor from rancid fat were offensive and noted by poets at feasts.
Punishment For Poisoners In Ancient Text
An ancient account notes poisoning punished by crucifixion regardless of rank, though usually for slaves. A respectable Roman punished for poisoning his ward argued against crucifixion. The emperor ordered the cross painted white and made more presentable. It is not recorded if the convict accepted this.
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Tome
Indolent Rossini and his speedy operas
The text notes Gioachino Rossini as extremely lazy yet prolific, citing The Barber of Seville completed and staged in under a month. Donizetti quips that such speed is possible because Rossini is very lazy, reflecting a wry, humorous historical anecdote about 19th century composers.
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Rossini
M Rossini
Donizetti
Information Wanted in London Tit-Bits Snippet
A terse London Tit-Bits line recalls a man in room No 23 directing a page to learn if the occupant in room 26 is moaning or singing. If singing he asks a room change. if moaning, to summon a physician.
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London
No Use For Barbers Punchline Exchange
A fragmented humor exchange in a barber chair features a wordplay dialogue about a world famous pianist and a joking wedding breakfast remark. The banter hints at lingering fear for safety and a light domestic punchline about newlyweds.
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Trumper
Neffer
Lucky Indians to be moved to Mescalero lands
A band of Apache Indians long held in custody in Oklahoma since 1494 will be released and relocated to the Mescalero reservation in New Mexico where they will receive lands and restoration of rights.
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United States
Oklahoma
Mescallero Reservation
Neway
Petition for Discharge in Bankruptcy for Andrew Hendrickson
Andrew Hendrickson of Robarte County South Dakota petitions the District Court to grant a discharge from all debts owed, except those expressly excepted, in the matter of bankruptcy filed in the Northern Division of the District of South Dakota. The petition notes adjudication of bankruptcy and surrender of property rights, with prayer for court decree of full discharge. Attorneys for the bankrupt are listed as Haukraps Anderson & Waddell.
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The
District Court of the United States, District of South Dakota, Northern Divisi
James
District Court OF the
Civi Idge
Sout Dokols Nartyee
Andrew Hendrickson
Oelley
Robarte
South Dakos
Maveigquiche
Bankewpl Caderne de Pt Congress
Nnt Nas
Andrew IL Ndrickson
Haukraps
Notice of Hearing in Sioux Falls District Court
An order directs Cheaving to be served for a case pending in the Sioux Falls district court on May 21, 142 with publication in The Sikseton Standard. The clerk is to mail copies to interested parties after payment of fees, witness Judge Tame at the court in Sioux Falls, May 5.
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South Dakoyw
Sioux Falla
Distees
Sikseton
Nui
Saul Petitiisn
Burt
Olivers
Quin
Yuillou
Hhereof
Foreclosure Sale Notice in Roberts County South Dakota
Notice of sale to satisfy a mortgage debt shows the Southeast quarter of section 41 township 120 range 133 in Roberts County South Dakota. Sheriff John Swanson will conduct the sale at the county courthouse on the stated date and time with a total due of one hundred forty one dollars and thirty cents plus interest.
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Lindyatan
Banicniineey
Tata
Ady Lindquist
Lindy
Abova
Erin Earileny
Maso
Ga Dill
Noblecris
Dakota
Tilita
Willeel
Secrot
Cort Howe
County of Roberts
Paca
Orange Tory
John 8
Swanson
Roberts County
Auction Notice of Take Up Near Vig Area May 31
Taken Up. Game to my place two miles southeast of Vig on May 31, one day more. Owner can have sane by paying for keeping and rest of this notice. (49p) George Monson The Standard for News.
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Vig
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