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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1906
Page
6
A 1904 publication from The Bobbs-Merrill Company. The work titled The Man on the Box centers on a solitary figure and his observations, reflecting early 20th century storytelling style.
Warburton, a West Point graduate, quits the frontier army after a leg wound and a longing for adventure. On a Southampton to New York voyage he spots a captivating young woman, yet learns she is the daughter of Col Annesley, the sea voyage hints at romance amid danger and intrigue.
Warburton pursues the colonel and his daughter after boarding near Sandy Hook. The girl tends the colonel and the pair keep to themselves while Warburton plots a plan to reach Holland House in New York, hoping a familiar face will unlock access aboard. The tale shifts toward a fateful encounter and a suspenseful quest to connect.
A dialogue hints at Treasure Island themes as Mr. Robert sails away after promising action. Months later he encounters his colonel again under embarrassing circumstances, suggesting lingering tension and unresolved past.
A manufacturer advertising for a timekeeper rejects brains but accepts an applicant whose son has an amputated arm. An old man explains the boy lacks brains and never argues with the bull, claiming he will do as told. The man is hired.
W W Durgin of Stoneham Me recalls serving as an orderly bearer for President Lincoln's funeral. He describes the selection by C D P DeWitt and notes presence of Generals Howard Hancock and Hooker. The funeral train moved from Washington through Maryland Harrisburg Philadelphia New York Albany Buffalo Cleveland Columbus Indianapolis Chicago Springfield Ill. He helped carry Lincoln's body into the tomb and later served as orderly sergeant at Mrs Suratts house. Townsend awarded medals and orders to the bearers with a warning of accountability.
Rhode Island seeks 300 to commission a tablet at Gettysburg marking where Alfred G Gardner placed the fatal shot for Battery B First Rhode Island Light Artillery. The Hazards suffered heavy losses and Gardner died after placing the shot. Gardner handed his Bible to Seret Straight before death.
A Chicago Inter Ocean piece recalls soldiers after the war who swore off uniforms and marching. Michael Higgins imagines revenge by waking neighbors with reveille from a bed, while others dream of island retreats and quiet colleges. The narrator notes veterans end up joining the G A R and adapting to civilian hardship, sharing tales of roughing it and returning wiser.
Henry Ward Beecher handled a heckler who crowed like a rooster during his speech. He paused, checked his watch, and quipped that morning was already near ten, noting the instincts of lower animals are infallible. The gallery roared with laughter and he resumed.
A vegetarian at a New Haven K breakfast seats beside a stranger and argues all meat is harmful. The stranger admits rarely eating meat and claims eggs are meat since they become birds. The vegetarian asks what eggs the man eats, who replies principally boiled eggs.
Mrs Kutting recalls a debutante charm from 16 years ago as Mrs Kumback wonders about being a chaperone in a reminiscence printed in the Cleveland Leader.
A Sailors Magazine writer notes the Seattle naval recruiting station has examined almost 500 men since June 26, with fewer than 12 volunteering for front line service due to pennilessness and lack of work. Many enlistors joined by opening bank accounts with Uncle Sam, depositing from $400 down to a few dollars.
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