The Preaker Fragments On Life And War And A Hero Boy
A mixed clipping discusses pessimism, marriage, and a sentiment about trust as a man reflects on hardship. It notes a decree easing Russia’s exclusive privileges in Asia and reports the bravery of Rudolph Becker, a New Brunswick boy who saved his brother at the cost of his life when a runaway wagon struck him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Iar
Ruewia
Ady Dreming
Tachen-wan
Rudolph Becker
New Brunswick
N. J
Siater
Rudolph van
Sen
Baby
Nathan
Donohue
New Orleans
Boston
Montreal
Thurston
Washington
Gov. Andrew
Geo. Dix
Chesapeake
Maine
Bull
New York
New England
Watchman hero amid war and detective life in Boston
A collage of wartime courage and postbellum crime lore, detailing a river-crossing rescue in the Philippines, the Alaska boundary talks and British American negotations, plus a dramatic portrait of James Donohue known as John Bull. The piece blends heroism, diplomacy, and crime lore into a single page feature.
Campaign Opens With High Sacrifice and Courage
A campaign begins described as a clash with an enemy of immense power and a form of death. The piece dispatch notes life saving crews on duty today. It salutes brave hearts and calls for triumph in every engagement.
Fined for Laughing at Capitol Concert Leader Haley Fined
Washington DC Judge Taylor fined Haley for laughing at a Capitol plaza concert where Haley and Santelman from rival bands had often played together. Haley refused release and was jailed after deposit of $4 collateral. Next morning the judge called the affair church choir trouble and imposed a $10 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Washington, D.C
Haley
Santelman
Marine Band
Capitol Plaza
A Felon's Love Chapter Vis Mystery Of Missing Luke
In the night Bob Luke vanishes from the station with no trace. Hall, Haynes, and troopers search thirty miles. clues point to Luke’s hut and wife Mrs Baynes, but the trail ends amid questions and tense suspicion as investigators comb the settlement for his whereabouts.
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Mr. Hal
Baynes
Haynes
Sullivan's
Mr. Hall
Bob Luke
Luke
Man
Bob
Nome
Mindown
Mount Gipps
Jack Hall
Tom Haynes
Tom
Baynen
Aimael
Sullivan
Oime
Twon
Franson
Mean
Hall
Lake
Robert Luke
Tom Baynes
Stip
Hidimen
Ehold
Damen
Mrs. Baynes
Mare Bay
Cook
Colonia
Barrier Ranges
Untitled prose fragment from a late 19th century periodical
Fragmentary OCRed text presents a collage of inside jokes, casual chatter, and political commentary. The piece references a riding party, social chatter about a character named Jim, a plan to stop for a bite, and stray remarks about peace and foreign policy. It includes a rail at war talk with Russia and China and a brief aside on bee flight speeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortea
Mont Othep
Cha Bullivan
Jim
Ruwsia
Chin
England
Manchuria
Salisbury
Russia
China
Pekin
Mouraviett
Kel
Port Arthur
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Challis
Idaho
Tain
Tin
Hoy Taby
Joint High Commission
Quebec
Tomue
Canady
Lynton Canal
Pacific
Aussia
New York Floating Hospital
Haby
Miles
Prince OF Gamblers
John Bull
Huston
Secret Service
Tewksbury
United States
Halcyon
Cratch
Fla
James Donohue
John” Donohue
London
Hoxton Herald
Pardon Worneley
Baltimore
Mosby
Augur
Canada
Donahue
Itx
Boylston
West End
Twickenham
Teelf
London News
Aarg Tim
Ddir Basin
PAX
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