Son of White Captive Lone Star Frontier Saga
A fragmented account recounts the 1830s capture of a white girl and her brother by Comanches during a Texas frontier raid. The girl, Sue, adapts to Comanche life, later regains English, and is linked to Quanah Parker, a key Comanche leader who advocates peace. The piece ties her story to Texan battles and the rise of Parker and his clan alongside Captain Parker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teaas
Fanton
St Louiss Republic
Juet Quanah Parker
Tom
Pirkes
Ario
Texas
Owen
Limestone County
Toursamelie
Podeer
Ts Brother Beniatm
Flestine Lin Pe
Parker
Barker
Narnia
Sautenoor
Arganfort
Anersen
Rex
Quanah Chiefs Lone Star Legend Revered by Comanches
A portrayal of Quanah as a central figure among the 1,600 Comanches who follow him as their chief. The text notes his home near Fort Sill and ties to the Lone Star State, mentioning his mother’s origin and death, and his vast herds of cattle and horses including bear breeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
Lone Star
Quanah
Billy Smith
Hilly
Wiliam Johnson Smith
Engine 3004 a whopper from the New York Times
The New York Times reports locomotive 3,004 of the Pennsylvania Railroad is now in regular service on the East Flying Virginian express. The chrome colored engine, huge and unusual with outside mechanics, surprised workers and will provide extra heating surface and space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York Times
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Juniata
Jersey City
Merit
Chicago
Defense to Seek Acquittal in Crowley Shooting Case
Judge Advocate General Davis will mount a strong defense for First Lieut Ralph W Drury and Private John Dowd charged in Pittsburgh for the two years ago killing of Patrick Crowley caught theft from Allegheny Arsenal. The Supreme Court ordered trial in Pennsylvania courts. federal defense urged by War Department. A separate brief recalls a late box money incident in New York involving Mrs Sadie Rosenstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Ralph W. Drury
John Dowd
Pittsburg
Patrick Crowley
Allegheny Arsenal
Prury
Dowd
Drury
Allegheny County
United States
Supreme Court
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
War Department
Department of Justice
Dunkle
Crowley
Elieve
S& Clvian
General Staff
Fort Porter
Niagara Falls
Quartermaster General
Mrs Hobart Garrett Hobart in Washington Wardrobe
The piece praises Mrs Garrett Hobart Hobart describing her slender figure and stately demeanor. It notes her hair nearly white and complexion milk and rose with a sunny temperament. She plans to spend much of winter in Washington as guest of Mrs Alger, visiting many friends, often wearing velvet at state occasions in white chiffon velvet with diamonds and lace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Garrett
Hobart
Washington
Pneumonia Cured Outdoors At Fordham Hospital
Dr Thomas Dunn treats pneumonia patients in a tent on Fordham Hospital grounds with open air and low temperatures. Thirty cases since November 1 all recovered except one meningitis complication death. Early reports say the method could revolutionize pneumonia care and spread to other city hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Fordham Hospital
Thomas Dunn
Dunn
Dolan
Fordham
Dann
Bellevue
Enticing Veils Stir Interest in Fashion Fashions
A discussion of new imported veils described as flirtatious and dramatic. Milliners note orders of thirty yards of pale blue and white chiffon veiling from Palm Beach signaling a vogue, with remarks on the veil’s fluttering appeal and risk awareness. Charity Ball Nets $1,469 at New Willard Hotel. Southern Relief Society net proceeds reach $1,409.34, a record for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Palm Beach
Mmliner
Southern Relef Society
New Willard Hotel
KR. UW. Bocock
Bocpel
Biography in installments from American Illustrated Magazine
A humorous verse tracing Willie Willis Billy and William Smith through life from birth to marriage, showing a father's weekly payments for cradle, toys, college, and a silver mug for the newborn, with the grim debt collector recurring each week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Illustrated Magazine
Willie Smith
William Smith
Jerome Sups With Mulligan Club Opening Narrative
From the New York Sun, District Attorney Jerome attends the Larry Mulligan Association clubroom opening on Third Street and the Bowery. Comedian James H. McBarron performs while Tom Sharkey and other noted figures mingle. The room hosts taudry vaudeville acts, with Miss Hall, Rand, and a crowd of six hundred. Harry Whitney was expected but absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New York Sun
Jerome
Larry Mulligan
McBarron
Larry
Pat
Coney Iste
Tom Sharkey
Tom
James H. McBarron
Norah Shea
Lattle
Tim Sullivan
Miss Hall
Sally
Rand
Rastus
Henry Zang
Henry
Lary
Big Tim
Mizner Good to Her Says Mrs Mizner on Yerkes Affairs
Mrs. Mizner denies a million dollar settlement from T Wilson Yerkes. She notes her late husband’s lack of influence on her remarriage and recounts his kindness during hard times. She speaks of shared tastes with Mr. Mizner and hopes for happiness with him away from publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilson Mizner
Charles T. Yerkes
Mr. Mizner
T. Wilson
Fifth Avenue
Wilson
Greenwood Cemetery
Mrs Mizner
Yerkes
Bernhardt Mourns Spot in Portland Tragedy
Providence correspondent reports Mme Bernhardt’s loss of her pet collie Spot, killed by a trolley car in Portland, Maine. The article notes prior mishaps during a Camille matinee, including a burned hand and a vase fracture, as the star’s entourage hurries between cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence
York Herald
Mme. Bernhardt
Charmin
Camille
Mme. Berhardt
Bernhardt Mourns Death of Her Dog Spot on Track
A terrier named Spot belonging to Mme Bernhardt broke a leash and ran onto a trolley track, where he was killed. The actress grieved, refused visitors, and paid for a private burial in Deerings Woods. Her leading man and manager informed her, while M. Carsayato broke the news to her through sorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mme Bernhardt
M. Carsayato
M. de Max
Mme. Bernuard
Spot
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To
Poor Spot
Deerings Woods
Longfelloy
Madame
Fulillion
Chief Wilkie Warns Green Goods Victims
Secret Service detectives report a renewed green goods swindle using come on fetters. The revival of the scam has prompted warnings to potential victims as authorities tackle the operators and curb losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkie
Secret Service
Lista
Also Mentioned on This Page
Quanah Parker
Sullivan
Gillant
Pics
Ben Clwass
Ross
Orhe Trulia
Gov Ross
Sue
Porker Pit
Nananwh
Parkes
Yellow Bear Tyiat
Lag Peaphey
Pee 18
Jin McKenzie
Gen. McKenzie
Comanch
Broome
Essex
Station B
Grand Street
Ferguson
State Bank
Sadie Rosenstein
Fester Street
C. People’s Savings Bank
St. N. W
Willis Smith
Mulligan
O'Rourke
Mizner
Bernhardt
Miles
Buble
Washington Post
WEBER
Pianola Circulating Library
Sohmer Cecilian
E. F. Droop &G Sons Co
Knabe Parlor
Wm. Knabe & Co
D. C
Sunday Post
Wahlageee Post
Vance
Weeeeneens
POST
Washington, D. C
New York Herald
John H. Weastell
City
Weastell
Jefferson
HIST
Dom Perignon
France
Rheims
Pleasant Valley Wine CO
Warner
Wartners
Warnes Gate
War Era Safe Cure Company
Rochester
N.Y
Wene
Cook Remedy Co
Masonic Temple
Chicege
Bell
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!