Logan's Conversion and Lincoln War Mobilization
An account traces General John A. Logan's alleged shift from Southern sympathies to Union zeal during the early Civil War. It cites Illinois sources and anecdotes of his meeting with McClernand, the Bloomington train incident, and Logan's vow to fight for the Union, portraying him as loyal and brave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Logan
Lincoln
Discha
Springfield
Appleton
Loy
Logan
Col. Richardt
Battle of
Bull
Tilboig State Register
Kimpe F Axa
Congress
Union
John A
America
Klas
Springfeld
Douglas
Allas
McClernand
Ilinois
Olden Time Tales of Dueling in 1802 News
A New York Evening Post recap from Feb 1 1802 describes three duels: Chandler of Philadelphia vs Carlisle of Albany with gunfire wounding Carlisle in the thigh. a second duel where pistols were debated and then used after practice time. a third duel in New Jersey with spectators and a broken collarbone, but no fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening Post
Hoebuck
Chandler
Philadelphia
Carlisle
Albany
New Jersey
Wurts
Fale
Belgian diplomat faults Turks relations in Turkey report
A Belgian diplomat returning from Turkey says Turks are not hostile to Christians. He notes Catholic print as tutor for a reader at Constantinople. He asserts Armenians were not provoked by Catholic hatred, while a Swede laments deprecation of Armenian race amid calls for restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkyy
Constantinople
Hawehiyean
Bly
Scipalae
Cathollca
Argiowlan
Uncertain Weather Note From Kadiaod Band Report
Fragmentary OCR reads a vague weather line mentioning wold cold airia checulation and a le wettian toad. attributed to the Band of Kadiaod, with an estimate around 80 tune, unclear source or date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atamane
Hid Oimbie
Kadiaod
Seventeen Miners Killed In Telluride Snowslide Tragedy
A series of devastating snowslides near the Liberty Bell mine at Telluride Colorado buried seventeen miners. The first slide hit at 7:30 am destroying boardinghouses and workshops, followed by a second and later slides as rescuers worked. Nearly all the mine housing on the mountain side was swept away and twenty four rescuers were buried by a later slide. In six months the region logged 292 mine accident deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telluride
Colo
Thone
Apoo
Reseulne
Liberty Bell
Liberty Bell Wines
Gua von Fintel
Joh Powwit
Panl Calpin
Wrens
Roof Garden Plan Seeks Religious Space Recreation Hub
The Rev Charles Reign Scoville of Metropolitan Church of Clirlabgo proposes a four story building with offices and storerooms in front, a rear auditorium, a basement gym, and a roof summer garden wired off to keep bugs out. It aims to offer services and concerts like saloons and theaters to draw wider attendance. The project awaits fundraising and approval. Also a dispute over Heidelberg castle restoration pits architects who want rebuilding to pre1789 ruins against those who warn such restoration is vandalism and based on unreliable records.
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Charles Reign Scoville
Clrlat
Abicngo
Seoville
Mr. Seoville
Heidelbers Kulak
Heidelberg
Modern Postal System Origins in Britain and Beyond
The article notes the comparatively modern origin of the present postal system. It mentions King Edward I as the first monarch whose seal or decree led to the adoption of postage stamps as a formal element of mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Edward
Monument to Victor Hugo Dominates Bet Ugo Centenary
A grand inauguration marks the Bet Ugo centenary with the dedication of a Victor Hugo monument on Place Victor Hugo in Pascau quarter. Highlights include speeches by city officials, a large crowd, and the sculpture by Latin Mareiog featuring Hugo with a lyre. The Duke of Maribor is linked to the ceremony and the historic painting “Illenhelia Madan” by Raphael is noted alongside royal patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hugo
Pascau
Cione
Victor
Viietar Millen
Mareiog
Victor Higo
Mariiorcualh
Pas Gret
Mariborough
Ilenhelia Madan
Raphiel Ty
Beas
Tian
John
Br. Nickolaw
Bari
Fate Reading and Bower Birds in a Quiet Year
A juvenile section outlines Russian fate reading traditions during Christmas and Twelfth Night with paper strips and a basinq ritual, then describes St Nicholas the Bower Bird and its elaborate nest, then a simple odd-even counting game using corn and coins to reveal fate or luck. The piece blends quaint folklore with natural history and playful classroom amusements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosein
Thie
Russia
Ati
Amusing Errors From English Lessons Mentioned
Century company highlights humorous schoolboy and girl errors from English as She Is Taught. Samples include exaggerated phrases about emperors roots of words and famous figures, with blameworthy wordplay and misspellings like caterpillar initials and beheaded rulers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Company
Coney Island
Herod
America
New York
Yosemite Valley
Mason and Dixon
Tongue Twisters Test Readers With Tough Phrases
A newspaper column lists difficult tongue twisters and prompts readers to try repeating phrases such as What a shame such a shapely sash should shabby stitches show and Six missed mixed hisses. It notes challenges like Should sooty Sue seek soap and If he slipped should she dip as familiar crowd pleasers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grimes Jim
Peter
Pretty Polly
Sam
Sooty Sue
A Viger Airship Forefather in New York
A Viger of forty years ago built an airslip similar to Santos-Dumont's design, a cigar shaped balloon with air driven by a steam powered propeller engine. The inventor showcased it around New York, but costs and wind limits hinder practical use. Only light winds allow such craft, and trips remain expensive at about 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santos-Dumont
New York
Thas Far Dean
Onlives of Liberia and Native Customs Described
An antiquated travelogue recounts Liberia and Singur in the Malay archipelago with various natives customs. It notes nut processing, palm rib strings, and a rednber of MiAntey as a time measure. A Swede’s tale describes two white girls lost in a violet mowHorm and found alive after weeks, though severely injured.
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Liberia
Africa
Singur
Malay Archipelago
Thay
Callen
Lille
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BOGAN
Illinois
Bloomington
Pen
Lortrain
Dick’ Richybody
Denver
Conalatad
Col Meh
Hn A. McCliruand
Nyu Apringivid
Hick Couc
Col Reid
Andio
Dawson Cligs
Jamie Klevings
Luke
Nancy
Biou
Senate Hs
St. Nicholas
Thia
Aml Wien
Tor
Columbus
John Smith
Charles
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