Soldier of the Rhine chapter details siege and escape
The piece follows Paul Rhinelander during an October night near Metz as Bavarians assault a fortress. He battles French soldiers, escapes a trap, and confronts the traitor Hoffman and Countess intrigue while fate shapes his future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacMahon
Paul Rhinelander
Alredy
Hoffman
Bag Arid
Saggace- Paul
Paul
Conrad
Rhinelander
Rertthy
Ely
Metz
White Stone
Mets Ne
Wort
Pope's Will Drafted At Seventeen Years Old
The document notes that a will was drawn up in 1837 when the Pope was 27 and in poor health. It directs funds for annual masses for his soul for five years and orders his heirs to distribute to the needy. mentions bequests to his uncles and a porcelain service given by Cardinal Sala.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marx
Brothen
Charles
John Baptist
Carpina
Anthony
Wice
Cardina Sala
Jealousy Tragedy Shocks Woodstock Family
In Woodstock a family murder suicide unfolds as Benjamin Ellsworth shoots Amos Anderson and his wife, then dies by revolver fire. His son Earl witnesses and is jailed. The trio’s ties to the community and church amplify the shock to residents, with questions about jealousy and motive lingering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin F. Elisworth
Woodstock
Lik
Amos W. Anderson
Earl A. Elisworth
McHenry County
Ellsworth
Mr. Anderson
Anderson
Earl Ellsworth
Moter
Eliswo
Geleony
Elleworth
Alice
Elgworths
Llsworths
the Baptist’ Church
Ale “Sol
E. ‘Vo Anderson
Elisworth
E. E. Elisworth
Phil Weber
Efair
Klisworths
Wild Dog Plague Threatens Northern Patagonia Flocks
A wild dog plague spreads through northern Patagonia driven by feral descendants of two tame animals. The creature’s instinct to hunt sheep makes sudden advances on strong herds a constant risk for farmers.
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Atagonia
Chinese dental methods exhibited at University of Pennsylvania
Dr. P. T. Carrington of Bankok Siam shipped Chinese dental specimens to Philadelphia for the University of Pennsylvania. The exhibit in the Dental museum features crude forceps and tools used by Chinese practitioners. It notes an old saying about fathers and mothers as teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
P. T. Carrington
Bankok
Siam
University of Pennnsylvania
Dental Museum
Senator Clark and the marble room labor story
An observer describes Senator Clark at his desk in the senate marble room. He notes Clark writes, blotting and sticking papers, claiming he puts in more solid hours at work than any colleague and carries more weight in the body.
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Clark
German Thrift Editor Seeks Quiet Years for Berlin Press
A Berlin editor hopes for a five year calm to allow German newspapers to recover money spent on telegrams about Prince Henry's arrival and reception. The remark underscores wartime or postwar press costs and appetite for news.
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Berlin
Germany
Prince Henry
Famous Old Blockhouse at Fort Duquesne Sparks Historic Clash
The old Fort Duquesne blockhouse built in 1764 becomes the center of a dispute between the Daughters of the Revolution and the Pennsylvania Railroad over preserving or razing the brick five sided two floor fort with hidden passages near Pittsburg. The site marks pivotal 18th century battles and alliances as France and England vied for control of the Ohio River and the lands west of the Alleghenies.
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Fort Duquesne
Fort Pitt
Daughters of the Revolution
Pennsylvania Railroad Corporation
Pittsburg
Contrecoeur
Forbes
Brown
France
England
Ohio River
Allegheny Mountains
Ohio
Mississippi
Monongahela River
Mrs Statten Sues James for 15000 in G A R suit
Mrs. Sarah Statten files a $15,000 lawsuit against David J. James, formerly commander of the Wisconsin department of the Grand Army of the Republic, a case drawing wide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Statten
David J. James
Wisconsin Department of the G. A. R
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Eureka
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Ennebeiel
Gswies Alps
Mars
Aedkae
Ba Haneus
Russia
Caucasia
Sehamyi
Thrift
Kramer
Washington County
James Richland Center
Wis
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