Siege of Tien Tsin Reveals Palmer's Eye Witness Tale
Frederick Palmer, Collier's Weekly correspondent, recounts the siege of Tien Tsin from the British side. He describes shelling, battery struggles, Japanese and British actions, Chinese artillery, and the perilous daily life within the city as foreign forces prepare to Pekin. The narrative highlights bravado, danger, and evolving momentum as Japanese and allied troops press the fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fredrick Palmer
Cullige
China
Tien Tsin
Collier
Eee
Noma
Pekin
Svabot
Kulme
Cane
Hsf
Ratee
Muscblat
Naif
Pom
Seymour
Hinal
Blayamen
Mauve
Strick
Ting
Dedring
Tongky
Taku
Tien
Tain
Akan
Busin Alt
Dehring
Hong Kong
Jauapeese Infantry
Mt Gher
Abell
Taku Gate
Nich
West Arsenal
Practical Shorthand Office Department Presents Real Earnings
The institution operates a fully equipped Practical Training Department with typewriters mimeograph and telephone where pupils do shorthand copying or mimeographing for the public. Pupils earn their entire wages, are graded daily, and promoted based on ability. The program links students with real business, improving speed, accuracy and confidence. This is the only West institution with a department furnishing exclusively for this work and giving pupils their full earnings.
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West
Fireman Graham Takes Engine Seizes Train Crew
In Columbia and C Aug 25 fireman Graham, enraged by heat, seized the engine drawing a heat engineer to Reidville. He menaced the crew for fifty minutes with a hammer and firearms, while the express messenger mounted the rear to help overpower him.
ELOPING GIRL DISAPPEARS IN MICHIGAN TO CINCINNATI
Kalamazoo August 21 Guy Brundage and Det Cresger both 17 eloped to Cincinnati where the girl told police her companion would not marry her. Brundage Sr prominent contractor summoned to Cincinnati for conference with son and girl after which the girl reappeared. Brundage supposedly visiting at Lane Mich. has age been prominent Congregational Church portion.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Brundage
Cresger
Cincinnati
C. W. Brundage
Topeka Society Notes Honor Guests and Weddings
Topeka social column records Mrs Kirk Rowley of Galveston as guest of honor at Mrs P I Bonebrake’s Friday afternoon gathering at Harrison Street. Mrs B Simmons hosted for Mrs Branstrap with several friends present and a dainty tea served. A wedding bond: Ona Lawrence Ost and Mr Ethel Patton tied the knot at the bride’s mother’s home on Police Street. reception followed with gifts and plans for a September 1 home. Numerous short personal items list travels and visits among Topeka society members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Branstrap
B. Simmons
Mie
Mr . Branstrap
Rs. Se Collins
Afisy
Ona
Newes
Cora Lewis
Kinsley
Topeka
Annie Diggs
Kirk Hawley
Galveston
Hexms
P. T. Lonebrake
Kansas City
Chris. Henry Bennett
Swan
Merrill
BF. McGuffin
Chicago
G. A
Tohus
Dyens
Ir Wise
Oak
Police Seek Mrs Splan in Missing Person Case
Dayton brief reports Mrs Splan mother of Chicago horseman John Splan is missing after visiting Lexington and Cincinnati. She sought a charity pass to Dayton claiming to be a witness in a divorce case. Police asked to search for her whereabouts.
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Tarfman
Dayton
Ohio
John Splan
Chicago
Mr. Splan
Great Rock Island Route Ticket Sale Notice
Chicago and return fares advertised at 14 dollars. Pale August 34 to 27 for tickets and reservations in sleeve A. Fuller.
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Great Rock Island
Tickete
Pale
Pinal Sehurn Iimit T. 32
Also Mentioned on This Page
Frederick Palmer
Wei- Tha
Abels
Bhan Tung
Jey
Thin Amer
Indo-China
Comsatk
Regin
Tien Tain
Terrible
Ladysmith
Anna E. Canan
Topeka Society
Bonebrake
Mrs
Kirk Rowley
Mrs. Branstrup
Mrs. E. Simmons
Mra. Donaldson
Taylor
Marrie Gogaard
Tolugura Falls Chautaunua
New York
D. P. Merwin
Ethel Aay
CIA
Niagara
Kanna City
Ritterie
Minn Jax Dawson
Holton
Florence van Sella
Icon ‘Penn Eton
Ottawa
Margaret McGittin
Witwer Tate
Pate
Jane Fetters Teaves
Emerson
Chester
Ter
Japan
Trowbridge
Willie Edeon
Green Mountain Wal
Bates
Bates Farm
Mes
Jane Foley
Kathleen
Jobe
Iowa
Penney
Canmanies Beweie Babcock
Mrs. Splan
B.F. Armeyer & CO
Gaylord & Barclay
Eamgas Avenue
Kohl’s
Mre
Winslow
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