Maximilian and Carlotta's doomed Mexican empire tale
An 1860s saga traces Napoleon III's Mexican venture, Maximilian and Empress Carlotta, French withdrawal, European pleas, and the dramatic siege at Puebla Queretaro. It recalls Carlotta's desperation for aid, Maximilian's endurement on battle lines, and his execution on the Hill of the Bells.
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Mexico
Francis Joseph
Napoleon III
England
Spain
Fasco
Havanna
Cape St. Antonio
Napoleon
Prim
Lorencez
Puebla
Zaragoza
Forey
Vera Cruz
France
Maximilian
United States
Carlotta
Miramar
Europe
Leopold
Austria
Escotedo
San Jacinto
Miramon
Diaz
Marques
A New Use for Cotton
First Assistant Postmaster General Johnston is credited with promoting a practical move for cotton growers to supply cotton twine for U S mail offices. About 1 600 000 pounds of jute are used yearly and a switch to cotton would create equal demand for low grade cotton, likely lifting prices for growers and aiding the market.
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Johnston
Relief efforts aid Jacksonville fire victims in labor push
The Department of Labor plans clerical jobs for many affected workers including clerks and physicians. An executive Relief Association committee will set up a sewing tent with 20 machines and supplies to rejoin seamstresses and reset laundries for colored workers. A relief train from New York delivered clothing provisions and potatoes, easing the crisis as city departments coordinate aid.
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Jacksonville
Department of Labor
Relief Association
New York
New York Journal
Man Rescued From Cincinnati Well After Fall
Larry Peppard tumbled into an old Cincinnati well and, amid a torrent of coarse humor from James Cavanaugh, received a rope rescue. He reported minor scrapes but remained in daylight as a rope pulled him to safety.
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Larry Peppard
Cincinnati
James Cavanaugh
Larry
One Formality to Be Observed
A Chicago Tribune snippet quotes a playful exchange between a lover and a beautiful actress over a divorce timing. The dialogue hints at personal drama and a soon resolution set by a publicized legal formality.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Cures Burned Foot Scars
Jonesville Virginia resident W H Eads recalls a childhood burn that left leg sores for 30 years. He credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with complete cure after other remedies failed. Sold by J E Curry & Co. 25 cents.
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W. H. Eads
Jonesville
Bucklen
J. E. Curry & Co
What Good Roads Do for a County
The Charlotte News notes NC land value averages four dollars ten cents, while Mecklenburg County averages eight dollars seventy cents, double the state. It attributes the higher land valuations mainly to Mecklenburg’s good roads and urges landowners statewide to recognize road quality as a major benefit.
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North Carolina
Mecklenburg County
Mecklenburg
New Lenoir Mayor Elected with Bond Vote Fails
In Lenoir on May 6 W. Newland won the mayoralty. Commissioners chosen were M. C. Shell and Dr. W. P. Ivye for three years, G. L. Earnhardt and G. W. Conley for two years, T. J. Seehorn and R. G. Manly for one year. No opposition ticket ran. The proposed $15,000 bond issue for street improvements and electric lights failed by a small margin.
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Lenoir
W. ©. Newland
M.C. Shell
W. P. Lvey
G. L. Earnhardt
G. W. Conley
T. J. Seehorn
R. G. Manly
Quit Preaching or Drinking. Ledger
The Morganton Herald reports the deposition of Rev. Joe Munday from the pulpit for drinking. The piece quotes a line urging him to choose between preaching and drinking, noting a preacher can do many things but not drink.
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Morganton Herald
Joe Munday
Joe
A Rose by Any Other Name
The piece notes quirky North Carolina names in multiple cities including Raleigh Early Dawn Newburn Sharp Blunt and Greensboro resident Dred Peacock with other memorable figures. it highlights local curiosity over distinctive names in various counties and towns.
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Georgia
North Carolina
Raleigh
Newburn
Sharp Blunt
Richmond County
Sink Quick
Dred Peacock
Greensboro
Reverend Rainsford Apology for Profane Address
The Reverend Dr Rainsford expresses regret for calling parts of the address profane terms and compares himself unfavorably to a biblical figure. The remark is described as a regrettable misstep from the parson in question.
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Dr. Rainsford
Peter
State towns set to vote on school tax question
Reidsville Durham Kinston Lexington Mount Olive Henderson and several other towns will vote soon on the school tax issue while many places have already approved the proposition. A general demand for better school facilities is evident across the state.
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Reidsville
Durham
Kinston
Lexington
Mount Olive
Henderson
Morganton Leading Citizen Dies by Suicide
Donald McKenzie, a prominent Morganton resident, died Saturday afternoon from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities report financial distress as the suspected cause.
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Donald McKenzie
Morganton
ARP QUOTES A PSALM AND LYNCHING VIEWS SPARK CONTROVERSY
Bill Arp vents at a Chicago editor sermon that praises lynching and insults for the South. He contrasts northern critics with Southern pride, cites eight million Ethiopians, praises God and gardens, and notes a impending Jude wedding as peace distracts his ire.
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David
Chicago
South
Black Belt
Canaries
Gnosaulus
Connellsville
McMillan
Candler
Philadelphia
Mordecai
Henry Grady
Boston
New England
Great West
G. A R’s
Adam
Bronze bust of Henry Timrod unveiled in Washington Square
A bronze bust of Henry Timrod was unveiled in Washington Square Charleston on May 1 amid ceremonies. Timrod, who died in 1867 in poverty, wrote during the Civil War era and gained posthumous fame through a collected volume and a sketch by Paul Hlayne. His poem Spring is highlighted as his enduring appeal.
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Henry Timrod
Washington Square
Charleston
D. C
Timrod
South
Gov. Andrews
Paul H. Hlayne
Ex Governor Hogg Tied to Major Texas Oil and Iron Interests
A Dallas telegram to the Record Herald claims ex governor James Hogg amassed about 3 million in oil related deals near Beaumont and 1,600 acres of iron ore land at New Birmingham. The letter to W A Shaw confirms holdings and describes plans to run pipelines to Dallas and North Texas, asserting influence against oil and iron trusts.
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James 8. Hogg
Beaumont
Dallas
Record-Herald
Hogg
W. A. Shaw
New Birmingham
Cherokee County
United States
Texas
Oil Or Iron Trust
Mr. Hogg
North Texas
Sabbath Observed or Not by Local Minister and Farmer
An ordained minister and farmer near De Pew in Cleveland County was found plowing on Sunday morning. When told it was Sunday he claimed ignorance of the day, turned his tractor into the barn, and did not reveal whether he kept his church appointment or attended service.
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Rome
Papal Court
Carlotta
Miramar
Napoleon
Vatican
Wes
Depew
Cleveland County
Baffling 16 to 1 Proposal Leaves Danville Buzz
Danville Bee notes it is rare to hear discussion of the 16 to 1 proposition as interest seems to fade and be shuffled aside amid other topics.
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Assembly of
Ferdinand Maximilian
Archduke
Maria Carlotta Amelia
Leopold I
Belgium
Louise Phillipe
Eugenie
New World
Novara
Chapultepec
Quaretara
Miramau
Try
ING Times
MITY
Vienna
House of Austria
Victoria
John
Jacksonville Dispatch
New York Tribune
Chicago Tribune
Charlotte News
Charlotte Observer
News and Observer
the Apostle
Wilmington
Arp
Bartow
Phil
Sopher
Bill
Atlanta Constitution
Bishop Candler
Judge Sewall
Mary Watkins
Virginia
Jude
Howers
South Carolina
The
Boston Herald
Atlanta News
Shelby Aurora
Busters
Danville Bee
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