Betsy Ross and the Flag Symbolism in History
The piece links Betsy Ross to the first thirteen star flags and Flag Day, then discusses flag protection rules such as the flag of truce and the treatment of prisoners of war, outlining how white flags function in diplomacy and battle. It frames Betsy Ross, Philadelphia, and historical flag lore within a Civil War era oratory tone.
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Thirteen
United States
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Continental Congress
Red Cross Emblems Protect Medical Staff in Battle
The article explains that medical personnel in warfare are safeguarded by the Geneva convention through conspicuous display of the Red Cross and by refraining from hostilities. It notes the historical use of a large yellow flag to mark ambulances and hospital tents before the convention. Professor Lieber discusses the sacred status of emblems in this context.
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Lieber
Modern War Not Pictures A Charge From The Boer War
Excerpt from Thomas F Millard in Scribners June describes modern warfare in South Africa. It contrasts past glory with a grim, dirt covered line of fight where rifle fire machine guns and artillery dominate. The piece emphasizes heat dust and relentless casualties.
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South Africa
Thomas F. Millard
Scribner's
Crane Liked Roar of Baille and War Spirit
The piece notes Stephen Crane as a fearless figure admired by Richard Harding Davis. It recalls Crane’s view that what is to be is not to be dodged and his wish to die in battle. It ends with irony that he died quietly in a German village after facing many perils.
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Crane
Roar
Baille
Stephen Crane
Richard Harding Davis
Guantanamo
Navy repairs to keep ships ready for instant mobilization
To prevent delay Our navy department plans repairs for ships laid up in the future to be complete and ready for sea. Stores and outfits will be prepared and laid out for instant use. The French method will be used in navy yards to place ships in ordinary for sea service.
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Navy Department
Brig. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee One Of America's Best Soldiers
Brig. Gen. Adna R. Chaffee is praised as a highly capable U S military officer and cavalryman born in Ohio in 1842. Rising from private to first lieutenant by 1863 he earned brevets for gallant actions at Gettysburg Chickamauga and Santiago. He led troops in the El Caney assault and earned commendation from Gen Lawton for his decisive reconnaissance and fighting in shirt sleeves. The new supreme commander of American forces in China is lauded for decades of service and leadership in Indian wars Civil and modern warfare.
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Adna R. Chaffee
China
United States
Ohio
Lage
Gallifer
France
Baden-Powell
Chaffee
Sixth Cavalry Regiment
Gettysburg
Din
Widdie Court House
Chickamauga
Santiago
Congress
el Caney
Lawton
Gen
Land for Landless opens 1.6 million acres in Indian Territory
Congress passes a bill to open the Kiowa Comanche and Apache reservation in southeastern Oklahoma. The government pays $2,000,000 to the Indians with one-fourth in cash and the rest in the Treasury at 5 percent. About 10,000 farms of 160 acres each could be established, though some land lacks farming value, moving tribes toward land allotment and uniting Indian Territory with Oklahoma for statehood.
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Congress
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Washington embassy credit drives French building plan
In the French Chamber of Deputies the government proposed a credit of 1 315 000 francs to erect an embassy building in Washington. Construction and furnishing are estimated at about 15 000 francs and the ground purchase at 400 000 francs.
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Washington
French Chamber of Deputies
France and Brazil Reach Modus Vivendi on Coffee Duties
Governments of France and Brazil agree a modus vivendi on coffee tariffs. France will cut duties by 20 francs per 100 kilos while Brazil pledges to admit French goods at the lowest tariff feasible.
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Tarif Kates
France
Brazil
Dr Johnson Quips On Fat Oxen And Driving
A quip attributed to Dr Johnson contemplates who drives fat oxen and whether such animals deserve to be fat. The wry remark highlights a sharper wit and social observation in a concise aside.
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Dr. Johnson
Comical Dowager Duel Plays Out At Supper
In a society romance a new Lord Witney and the widow Lady Witney spark a family feud. The pair clash over an heiress daughter while their clever exchanges hint at future nuptials but end with Witney marrying Lady Witney six months later.
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Lady Witney
Lord Witney
Fen
State moves to turn Valley Forge ground into park
Pennsylvania plans immediate steps to purchase historic Valley Forge site and establish a state park. A committee will contact Pennsylvania patriotic societies and Americans loyal to Washington to support the effort. Proprietary rights of the Valley Forge association will be respected as landmarks decay.
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Pennsylvania
Bay Valley Forree
Valley Forge
Washington
Valley Forge Association
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Light
Liberty
Gen. Chaffee
Lighteen
Mbiem Babe
Congo
Lady Sara
Glenlyndon
Watkins
Lord
Witney
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