Apple Jack Carousal and the Captain in the Inter Ocean
An account describes a rough apple jack episode among soldiers marching from Wild Cat Mountain to Nashville in October 186%, detailing attempts to drink, panic, and a punished spree. It notes eight men who armed themselves with switches, subduing intoxicated comrades as the line of march resumed. Two survivors live in Chicago. one temperate man recalls the night and vows no more apple jack.
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Chicago Inter Ocean
Kentucky
Tennessee
Wild Cat Mountain
Nashville
Alera
Chicago
First Shot at Sumter and Civil War Legends
A historical reminiscence discusses who fired the first shot at Fort Sumter, the courage and folly of Virginia’s early combatants, and the moral weight on the man blamed for sparking the Civil War. It references Roger Pryor, the reaction of Americans, and the fate of the shooter, alongside a note on Indiana soldiers’ heights and a sanitary commission remark.
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America
Weller
London
M.A
Roger Pryor
New York
Virginia
Fort Sumter
Iine
Republic
Indiana
Gould
Scruary
United States Sanitary Commission
United States
Lodlana Polls Journal
Tree grows over unknown soldier remains at Bull Run site
In a historical note from the San Francisco Argonaut, a cedar tree near the Bull Run battlefield grew unusually fast and was found to have grown over the remains of a female unknown soldier. The discovery prompted an investigation into the historic site.
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Tull Run Tor
Aringtom
San Francisco
Fragmented moral musings from a period page
The text presents scattered, late nineteenth or early twentieth century style musings on character and temptation. It names Aunt Hannah Mary Uncle George and a London UDA Etat fragment, with phrases about generosity to a fault and not letting things slide.
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Merack
Hannah
Mary
George
Abe
Londom Uda
Life on the Stage A Decade is the Usual Lifespan
A Chicago Tribune perspective notes that ten years is the typical span for rank and file stage workers before fading from prominence. It details how agents and managers steer careers, the shift of performers between lines, and the varying salaries on the variety stage, illustrating a volatile, economics driven profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Chicago Tribune
Oh George and the Tempted Bangs Bouquet Scene
An odd dialogue scene from the Chicago Daily News depicts Oh George reacting to a bouquet with playful misstatements about love and value. The Temptated bangs and dew on flowers frame a quirky exchange as he insists no cents are due on the buds.
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George
Piel
Chiloago Daily News
Bennie Bloulmmper Proved A Rising Artist Jester
In Stray Stories the tale celebrates Bennie Bloulmmper as a budding artist. Mr Spalis praises the work noting its realism. a hen drawing prompts a humorous quip about nature and the waste basket.
Aerial navigation visions for crossing the Atlantic in two days
columnist touts airship potential to carry 100 passengers for 1 million dollars. argues progress drives adoption and compares airship speed to ocean liners. claims large balloons can achieve Atlantic crossing in two days with capitalist funding. mentions public demand and investor interest guiding development.
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Atlantic Ocean
Europe
America
Atlantic
Strikes and unrest spread in coal regions across states
Reports from Charleston and Wilkesbarre detail coal miners striking amid shortages and mine concessions. Gilday outlines district support for fellow workers as shutdowns, police clashes, and guard actions affect Kanawha and Bloomington fields. News from Ottawa and Harrisburg notes accidents and railway labor tensions.
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Charleston
W. Va
J. KB. Thompson
United States
Mareshal
Collins
Glen Jean
Mile Franch Co
Wilkesbarre
Patrick Gilday
Central Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Lin
Gilday
Bloomington
Philipsburg
Wilkesburre
Mont of Theas
Mons
Thre Bosece
Buckeye
Wilkesbarte Lice Manufacturing Co
Coafields
Pennsylvania
South Wilkesbarre
Supreme Court Action On Lieutenant Governor Case
The Ohio Supreme Court on Friday allowed the suit to test if the governor should appoint a lieutenant governor to serve until the next election. President Archer or the senate may have acted as lieutenant governor in the governorship. Gov Nash directed the attorney general to waive notice and the suit was filed. Republicans hope the court will resolve the matter and remove Archer, the senate president.
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Wired
Columbus
Fineth
Supreme Court
Archer
Senate
Hay S
Hanna- Daugherty Republicans
Sastein
Mathey
Foraker
Freight Strike Hits Baltimore & Ohio Depot Details
June 17 report from Zanerville notes a freight handler strike at the Baltimore & Ohio depot. Supervising officials from Newark and Newark staff directed operations as a Newark wing assists. ten Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley depot workers also struck. Strikers earn $1.40 for ten hours and seek a one cent hourly raise.
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Zanerville
Baltimore & Ohio
Batehelder
Newark
Keck
Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley
Section Tien
Garver Brothers store burns. losses reach £100000
The Garver Brothers Co department store at Strasburg, a busy mall order retailer with annual business over $500000, burned Monday night. Suspected incendiary origin aimed to cover a robbery. thieves looted the firm’s homes while the fire raged. Insurance covers part of the damage, with £100000 total loss expected.
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Canal Dover
Garver Brothers’ Co
Strasburg
Thin City
Ohio Wesleyan President Denies Wisconsin Call
In Delaware on June 17 President Rash ford told students and alumni at a commencement gathering that reports he would become president of the University of Wisconsin were unfounded. In Cleveland on June 15 Mamie Anderson pleaded guilty to arson after she set fire to her Prospect Street rooms and was sentenced to one year in prison.
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Burtons
Cleveland
Honne
Burton
Barton
Norwalk
Juliux Cole
Lemuel Cole
Lake Shore
Meelinville
Cole
Florence
S & W. Rand
Delaware
Rashford
Ohio Wesleyan University
University of Wisconesa
Mamie Anderson
Prospect Street
Acnte Poud
Indictment Soon in Jury Bribery Probe
Judge Stone charges the grand jury to investigate rumors of bribery among common pleas jurors. The current grand jury will report next Saturday on jury bribing, promising findings that reflect the truth rather than a whitewash. Details indicate a decisive report with conclusions on the matter.
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Hilbers
Cleveland
Urio Grand Jury
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Anthracite Minera
Wilke Pa
Ty BP
Ottawa
Ottawa River
Chauilierre
Harrisburg
Tune
Pennsylvania Railroad
Newport
Jieeb Horst
Hilas Pressler
Nennay
Pittsburg
Jane
Pennsylvan Railroad
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Storr
Harry F. Parker
Parker
Marine Block
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G. W. Runyon
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Thomne J. Hracken
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