Ancient ruins drive Italian and Austrian expeditions abroad
Fragmentary OCR describes 19th century explorers mapping battlefields of Alexander the Great, uncovering Amra palace, temple sites, and relics across Mesopotamia and Arabia. It notes rail planning near Nimrod, digging by Turks in Yemen, and paleoarchaeological finds shedding light on early Persian history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackground
Mexander
Iasus
Alexander
Darius
Cranikos
Yemen
Arabia
Cot Sheba
Kolamon
Queep
de Morgan
Suslana
Perela
Moreen Pepeditiun
Persia
Shell
Dinenverwd
Atone
Cabaan
Wwe
General Stewart Chosen Grand Army Commander
Gen Thomas Jamison Stewart of Norristown Pennsylvania, longtime adjutant general of Pennsylvania, was elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic. A Civil War veteran, he joined the National Guard in 1968 and has held multiple G A R roles, born in Ireland in 1848 and never married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jamison Stewart
Norristown
Grand Army of the Republic
State of
Pennsylvania
One Hundred and Thirty-eighth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
National Guard
Grand Army
Stewart
Ireland
Bfe
White Named Ambassador to Italy Experienced U S Diplomat
Henry White, long time American diplomat, has been appointed ambassador to Italy. Born in Maryland about fifty, he began service in 1842 at Vienna and served in London since 1843, with four years during Bayard’s term as ambassador. Married in 1880 to Miss Rutherford of New York.
The Hairs of a Head Color Counts Hair Density
A report outlines how many hairs different hair colors commonly have, light hair about 140000 to 165000, dark about 105000, and red around 20000. It notes red hair is coarser and implies practical traits though details are incomplete.
Priest Curran Supports Striking Miners
Father J J Curran pastor of Holy Savior church Wilkes barre Pa openly backs coal miners in their dispute saying he knows the strike is right. He began work at age nine in the mines as a picker doortender and driver and earned education through night schools and private study. He was ordained in 1897 and has pledged to aid workers in their social struggle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Curran
J. J. Curran
Holy Savior Church
Wilkesburce
Varius Colleges
Women Hitched to Plows on Siberian Frontier
An intrepid traveler reports on life in the Siberian frontier colony where Gaifelins exhibit remarkable fortitude. He recalls women yoked two by two to a heavy plow, cutting ten to fifteen acres daily through tough ground, guided by a man at the plow's head, performing work comparable to horses or oxen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siberian
Ethel Barrymore in Carrots Youthful Boy Role Debut
In New York last week Ethel Barrymore appeared as a peasant boy in Jules Renard's play Carrots. Audiences and critics noted her delicate beauty and toylike presence, but deemed the part ill-suited to her dramatic talents and the production lacking strong writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Renard
Eve Bay
Vet Abe
Dalnelle
Abe
Fragmented obituary fragment on Komenthal remains unclear
A damaged OCR snippet references Josaph H. Komenthal, a waiting Mogiava plogeor, who died and left unclear details about debts, ownership, and possible mining interests. The text is garbled, with stray phrases about a weedtruck and probable fatal incident alongside financial notes.
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Josaph H. Komenthal
Mogiava
Ohierie
Ikigang
Terry Cay
Pete
Rowenthal
Minty
Morkina
Mike
The Fairest Spot and a Missionary Tale
A poetic fragment contrasts an idealized landscape with a humble cottage and poor fields. The piece shifts to Missionary Forter’s perilous journey to Jow near Jerusalem, where he faced expulsion and a near-fatal accident during a windstorm. A separate Minneapolis Lake Harriet storm carries Ellery’s Band Stand across the lake with no casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Lake Harriet
Ellery
Royal Italian Band
Ancient threshing-floor images and Aztec tiger stone found
The article describes Egyptian and Theban threshing floors with footprints matching sandal marks. It also reports a Mexico City excavation where workmen uncovered a carved tiger stone, deemed a notable Aztec relic and art piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Tiger Fame
Cordobanes Street
Mexico
Conn
Buried Alive Cases Recall Victorian Hospital Folly
The article recounts a 18th century incident from Hay Herefordshire where a man believed dead was ordered not to be buried by a doctor. Relatives ignored the injunction and the grave was opened after a noise in the churchyard. The supposed corpse showed signs of life but died soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gentleman's Magazine
Richard Carson
Hay
Herefordshire
England
Carson
St Columba's Footsteps at Kiel Bay Legend
A fragmentary note describes a supposed St Columba mark in Kiel, Kintyre Scotland. It mentions a pair of fort pride stones or markers, tied to a traditional landing site and a line of ancient stones overlooking a yard near the See Tabors, linked to a crowning or prophetic relic.
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St. Columba
Kiel
Kintyre
Scotland
Columbe
Tabors
Diver Temper and a Strange Meteorite Find
An Australian pearl diver notes a temporary bad temper at depth due to air pressure affecting the lungs and brain, easing after ascent. The piece also describes a unique shield-shaped meteoric iron found near Algoma, Wisconsin in 1887, with radiating lines from a central boss. A honey bee attack near Lindenmeier ranch killed one horse and injured others, prompting the driver to flee.
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University of Wisconsin
Algoma
Wisconsin
Here
William Hall
Lindenmeyer Ranch
Fort Collina
Ed Gibbon
Laramie
Fnally
Fort Collins
Denver
Breckinridge Castleman bids to carry mails by horse
General Breckinridge Castleman offers to carry the Pleasant Hill to Aurgin Kentucky mail by coach and four with outriders and footmen if awarded the contract. He owns a fine farm at Pleasant Hill and promises stylish service with thoroughbred horses and handsome livery.
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Breckinridge Castleman
Pleasant Hill
Mercer County
Aurgin
Castleman
Primitive Hack Plow Mentioned in Asia Minor
The text describes a primitive hacking tool, a bent stake with a branch end protruding, used as a plow in Asia Minor. It notes the tool’s simple construction and ongoing, limited use in that region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asia
Minar
Fragmentary travel note from Zermant Valley hotel visit
A blurred OCR excerpt describes a young woman seen near a hotel in the Zermant Valley region. Details are fragmented, mentioning a telescope and a cautious escort, with unclear names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zermant Valley
Bwilertiad
Cammly
Thronah & Telescope
Tolnelor
Baety
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Asia Minor
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Euril
Algeria
Berjer
Palace
de Segopanc
Atlas Mouny
Mothat
le Man
Ead Willl
Pri
Apollo
Rode
Theodo
Thole Stonl-Messuring
Bheba
Bagdad
Ile
Uris
Nimrod
Don of Han
Shinar
Alte
Tabes
Urfa
Abraham
Jacob
Austria
Heln
Vienna Academy
Alois Musti
Hans Mielich
Edom
Amra
Desert
Germany
Col
Janke
von Blamarck
von Pleesen
von Marees
Henry
Hilal
Peinhll
Curran
Ethel Barrymore
New York
Barrymore
Avalon
Iteanee Ct
Clortett
Soniwina
Triceelee
Forter
Han
Jow
Jerusalem
Jowfani
Johar
Forder
Jobar
India
Thebes
Isey
Columba
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