Confederate Raiders Lift Springfield Defence In 1863 Battle
In January 1863 at Springfield Missouri, General E B Brown leads a makeshift militia to defend a vulnerable post against Marmaduke’s Confederate raiders. Shelby’s Iowa and the Eightenth Town reinforce, repelling repeated assaults on fort No 4 while the quinine brigade fires from center. The engagement ends with Union success and Marmaduke withdrawing.
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E. B. Brown
Springfield
Eighteenth Town
Marmaduke
Duke
Joe Shelby
Dick Collins
Collins
Iowa
Batte
Shelby
Bowman
J. C. Landis
St Landis
Brown
Academy
Landis
No. 4
Emnassataids
Fort No. 4
Suffragist Silent Speeches Spar With Police In NYC Ball
New York January 11. Suffragists conduct silent speeches across the city to promote a ball raising funds for women’s voting rights. Police interference is noted as officers disrupt demonstrations in Wall Street and other busy districts while organizers push publicity and attendance. Numerous mothers and children are referenced in the broader suffrage narrative.
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New York
Wall Street
Sutherland Sisters
Manhattan Island
Richest tar in Navy hails from New York family
Able Seaman Wheeler, son of the late Frederick M. Wheeler of Long Island, returned to shore leave from the U S S Albatross with a quarter million dollars in earnings. He prefers navy life to society or business and plans to reenlist likely pursuing a future as an ensign. His mother Mrs Florence Wheeler and sisters say they will not seek to block his return.
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United States Navy
New York
Frederick M. Wheeler
Long Island
Wheeler
Florence Wheeler
Beatrice Wheeler Speir
Gladys Wheeler
Navy
Boarded out babies in city raise health concerns
Commissioner Lederte of the Health Department says nearly 5000 babies are boarded out in the city. The Board of Health permits this farming out to avoid harsher treatment under stricter rules. He notes hospitals feel children thrive more in homes and that the department can only investigate and require permits from women who take in babies.
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Lederte
Health Department
Board of Health
Lederie
Boxing Legislation Hints From Connecticut Michigan Promoters Eye Fight Plans
The article notes possible Connecticut boxing law during the current session and Michigan boxing resurfacing to face stricter rules. It discusses a proposed McFarland Britton bout with promoter bids of 5 000 to 7 000 dollars, and mentions Jim Corbett’s pro turn, Bob McAllister, Phil Brock, Mickey Rogers, and regional tours by Tom McNamara and Fred McLeod. It also mentions Fox Hills Golf Club seeking a future national championship and a winter South tour itinerary.
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Connecticut
Michigan
New York
Packey McFarland
Joe Britton
Packey
Jim Corbett
Olympic Club
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Corbett
Bob McAllister
Phil Brock
Mickey Rogers
Pittsburgh
Buttler
Smokey City
Rogers
Brock
Iwi
J. J. McDermott
M. T. Brady
Tom McNamara
EF. F. Hunt
Fred McLeod
South
Aiee Switch
Irving Stranger
Belleair
Palm Beach
Pinehurst
Bonair
Camden
Houston
Wilmington
Fox Hills Golf Club
NYC Street Fatalities Jump in 1912 as Autos Rise
National Highways Protective Society reports 1912 street deaths in New York City more than double those outside the state. City vehicular deaths rose from 423 in 1911 to 532 in 1912, with 230 children among the dead and 221 killed by motor cars.
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New York City
National Highways Protective Society
Long Island
New York
Wonderland to Rise at New York Theatre in Coney Island Revival
William Morris leases the New York Theatre to create Wonderland a mixed amusement complex in the White Light district. A roof top Luna Park style ride a 46 foot deep carousel stage lighting and a $16 000 centerpiece will dominate. Japanese villages palmists booths and cane racks will surround the edges elevators will access the roof and upper floors. The Moulin Rouge downstairs becomes motion pictures and vaudeville with a dance hall in the old concert space. A cafe and curio collection will entertain and educate patrons.
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New York
Coney Island
White Light District
William Morris
New York Theatre
Man of Amusement Enterprises
Wonderland
Pike
The
Moulin Rouge
Course Improvements Extend Local Golf Track Length
The planned enhancements will extend the course to about 6 450 yards, following recent remodelling completed roughly a year ago. The project aims to update greens, fairways, and facilities to attract higher level play.
Judge to Decide in Guggenheim Case
Chicago January 11 Judge Heard to day renders his decision in the suit of Mrs Grace Brown Guggenheim the divorced wife of William Guggenheim who is trying to have the Illinois divorce set aside He claims he was never legally married to her as she had not properly divorced Mrs Guggenheim after their marriage she married Jules R Wahl and later Grace Steinberger He says the actions were to protect his present wife and son and lists a secret marriage to Mrs William C Herbert including a payment of 150 000 and a release He cites New York and Chicago suits and a series of filings aimed at overturning the Illinois divorce and her remarriage
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Chicago
Grace Brown
Guggenheim
William Guggenheim
Illinois
Mr. Guggenheim
Grace L. Steinberger
Jules R. Wahl
William C. Herbert
Guynheim
Guegenheim
Wahl
New York
Watch for Hoarseness in Croup Attacks
If children are subject to attacks of croup watch for the first symptom hoarseness. Give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as soon as hoarse. Sold by Lammon's Pharmacy Adyt.
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Chamberlain
Lammon
Adyt
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