War Reminiscence Of Forrest Streight Pursuit Chronicle
A Confederate reunion recounts Gen. Forrest’s pursuit of Col. Streight in 1863. Maj. M. H. Clift describes the night march from Spring Hill to Courtland, the Day’s Gap fight, the rear attack, column charges, ambush attempts, and final overtaking toward Blountsville and the Black Warrior River.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
A. P. Stewart
Forrest
Streight
Stewart
M. H. Clift
Fortrest
Spring Hill
Tenn
Brexton Bragg
Army of Tennessee
Starnes
Dib Fell
Biffle
Cox
Edmondson
Tennessee
Morton
Bainbridge
Tennessee River
Roddey
Dibrell
Dodge
Eastport
Tuscumbia
Er. I. Forrest
McLemore
Decatur
Brown's Ferry
Town Creek
Moulton
Julian
Orrest
Ferrell
Courtland
Ye Gap
Sand Mountain
Bile
Oae
Bstreight
Consida Hill
Forrest and Raiders Surrender after Stampede Across River
General Forrest leads a night crossing and running fight against Streight’s raiders from April 24 to May 4, driving them from banks, losing Col Hathaway, and forcing surrender of 1,440 Federal troops. Emma Lanson, later Mrs Johnson, guides to a ford. Forrest earns the title wizard of the saddle.
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Forrest
Biffle
Starnes
General Forrest
Streight
Black Creek
Said Creek
Emma Lanson
C. B. Johnson
Caboway
Tex
Hathaway
Haynes
Colonel Hathaway
Lawrence
Cedar Bluff
Henry Pointer
Bifie
McLemore
Rome
End of La Chartreuse Scenes at Monastery Closing
Indignant townspeople react to the expulsion of monks as authorities close the Fa mous monastery. Report details how the monks were overthrown and the ceremony surrounding the shutdown.
War time drama at La Grande Chartreuse monks resettled
An American observer recounts the April 20 visit to the Chartreuse monastery amid government orders expelling the monks. Count de C defends the monks, peasant crowds gather, and soldiers enforce the closure with resignations from two captains and a lieutenant.
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New York Evening Post
France
Fourth Dragoons
Monsieur de Coubertin
Grenoble
Dauphine
la Grande Chartreuse
Religieux
Monsieur Combes
All Dauphine
Fourvoire
St. Laurent-du- Pont
Massif de la Chartreuse
Clovis
Madame la Comtesse G
Mttle
Corenc
Col de Vence
Grassivaudan
Isere
Drac
Coquette Ville
Fort Rabaul
St. Eynard
St. Hugues
St. Pierre de Chartreuse
Christ
Convent
Mme. G
Monsieur Poncet
Chartreux Brothers
Count P— de C
Grand Chartreuse
Saint- Pierre
Frere
Saint-Laurent-du-Pont
la Chartreuse
Leutenant
After Dark Banking in New York Uptown
The Waldorf Astoria Trust Company plans after hours banking to aid theater-goers and late commuters. The move reflects rising use of checks for hand to hand money and may extend bank hours if successful. Similar midday closures occur in Berlin and Dutch banks, while American banks usually stay open.
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New York
New York Evening Post
Waldorf-Astoria Trust Company
Berlin
Holland
American
Milk spill prompts patient reassurance in Benton Holme home
In a domestic scene Mrs Benton Holme consoles Tommy who has cried over spilled milk. Mr Benton Holme adds humor noting the milkman has already watered it down, reflecting a light family moment.
Banks Extend Hours For Year End Rush In New York
During the holiday season up-town districts see banks keep staff after hours. A Wall Street bank alerted a key client it could process a large deal until 6 pm. In December last the National City and National Park banks set clerks to night shifts from midnight to 1 am to sort mail and verify checks before clearing, saving thousands in daily interest charges.
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National City
National Park Banks
New York
The Flight of Mosquitoes in Malaria Research
In India Captain James with Drs Stephens and Christophers report that Anopheles species and their breeding grounds drive malaria prevalence. He notes the usual mosquito flight rarely exceeds half a mile and altitude under 4000 feet shows little effect on malaria. Protection via mosquito nets at night can prevent malaria without quinine.
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Nature
India
James
Ndia
Stephens
Africa
June Success Spider's Silent Skill Impresses Reader
A short, vivid观察 describes a spider spinning its web in about an hour. The creature fits vast intelligence into a body the size of a match head, planning the design like a geometrician and correcting errors as it builds its taut, precise lines.
Cherish Love Poem Echoes Across Quiet Blue
A verse by Edith M. Thomas echoes themes of love and longing as nature imagery blends with spiritual tones. The speaker urges cherishing love through seasons of bloom and renewal, while lamenting if the sentiment cannot reach the beloved and be taught by the seraphic blue above.
Seed vitality debunked for ancient grains in mummy cases
At a Washington meeting of the Biological Society of Washington J W T Duvel challenged the belief that seeds from tombs or mummy cases germinate after centuries. He cited British tests showing most seeds lose vitality within four to fifteen years, with only a few producing weak plants after long storage.
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Washington Post
Biological Society of Washington
J. W. T. Duvel
Far West
West
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Colorado
California
British Association
Arizona
Lee Ww. J
Vel
One Man's Experience With Provisions For Taking Off
A New York Sun reader describes how saving money to cover burial costs relieved long term poverty. He explains that financial security brought peace of mind, boosted confidence, and aided his business progress by reducing anxiety about death and funeral expenses.
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New York Sun
Objectionable Word Sparks Talk Over Abbreviations
A Philadelphia Record column riffs on abbreviations used by youths and women, arguing the shortenings vulgarizes names. It cites a cynic and playful nicknames Adelphus Algernon Punk piddiwick and Geraldine line Montmorency to illustrate the trend and its perceived impact.
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Philadelphia
Phete
Adelphus Algernon
Geraldine Line Montmorency
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Biffie
Blounts Ville
Black Warrior
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Captain Pershing
Mindanao
Laddie
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Dimity
Batiste
Crameray
Beaux Arts
Selvage
Sea Island
Big Star
Sile Taffeta
Oxford Madras
Asennse
Aden Sin
Bose
Ana
Cnn
Bluebird
Edith M. Thomas
Mrs. Short
Mr. Short
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