Gold Train Robbery Tale Of Sioux City Looters
The tale follows three miners from Confederate Gulch into 1864 Missouri River travel and a haul of a ton of gold. They face Indians and pirates along the journey to Boston, with a steamboat Deer Lodge near Leavenworth and Nebraska City, where boxes and gold are seen after a long voyage and perilous aftermath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oy Tarwood
Lugee
Clute Mullen
Confederate Gulch
Missouri
Abe
Abe Tohllewity
Aettin
Chite
Boston
Roston
Tong Willams
B. Dingée
Sioux City
Deer Lodge
St. Lance
Ginaha
Clute
Bo Dingee
Nebraska City
St. Joe
Eit Chote
Lowe
B. Dingee
Goodkby
Leavenworth
Thadin
Goa
Yds
Soldiers and chewing gum in Cuba ration habits
An army officer discusses how soldiers in Cuba relied on chewing gum when tobacco rations faltered. He notes gum use rises after meals, contrasts regulars and volunteers, and explains government handling of tobacco costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Scrambled reminiscence of a race day narrative.
A fragmented reminiscence recalls a race meet with shy feints and mixed fortunes. The speaker compares some sprinters to a well respected but risky performer, noting bold bets and rivalries, all within a murky, garbled account.
Cork Leg Attachments Stir Kentucky Legal Spotlight
A Fayette County Kentucky suit questions attachability of a cork leg used by a bootblack who borrowed $5 from a county judge. The case argues whether the artificial limb constitutes property that can be seized while the owner protests its essential role in locomotion and livelihood amid constitutional defense of person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Fayette County
Quigley
Hboothlack Wicht Gaim
Modern Field Artillery Rapid Fire Evolution
The article surveys artillery progression from medieval volley fire to modern rapid-fire systems. It notes key gains in lighter guns, breech loading, and improved trajectory, with periods illustrating push for speed and efficiency, while stressing accuracy over sheer volume. It cites Langlois and historical battles to frame the shift toward high-rate, well-aimed fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poncet
Revue d’Artillerie
Langlois
Frederick
Grebeauval
Wagra
Friedland
Langiois
Scharnhorst
New Zealand Law Forcing Photos Of Intoxicated Men
A New Zealand law requires taking photographs of intoxicated men and distributing them to barkeepers, who in turn refuse to sell liquor to those pictured, creating a public sobriety enforcement measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
With Songs of War a Soldier’s Return Poem
Poem chronicles wartime heroism and scars of conflict. It recalls the drum of march, dawn summons, and a survivor’s homecoming amid ruined towns and vanquished foes. The verses praise valor, mourning, and triumph through battle imagery and patriotic sentiment.
Atlantic Coast Line Railway Prereaches and Price Rise
A garbled item references the Atlantic Coast Line and Semington area, noting railroad practices and price changes. The text is incomplete but suggests railway developments or fare adjustments along a line or region. No clear names, dates, or places beyond the Atlantic Coast Line reference.
Octopus Attack Terrifies Divers in New Guinea Waters
A veteran diver recalls octopus attacks in New Guinea seas where the creature clamped tentacles on divers, dragged them under, or seized boats. Brandon of the Malay crew survived after harpoon attempts failed, revived with hot water, and the party used a rope jet to entangle the octopus before hauling man and monster into a whaleboat. The octopus had six large tentacles and many smaller ones, a pale body with black spots, and a dangerous sucking power. After the incident divers began carrying tomahawks to sever tentacle grips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Also Mentioned on This Page
Conefederate Gulch
Rob” Haswood
Omaha
Sara Long Williams
St. Louce
Louce
Nebrac
Nan Ae Win
Sen Ane
Santiago
Uncle Sam
Commissary Department
Aailt
B. W. Hargrave
Lisas Barnes Te Rae Eet
C.O.D
Mawelsie
Cnatee
Andress
Sears, Roesuck & Cc.inc
Chicaco
Ill
Bocbred A Co
Agme Bird
Atlantic Coast Line
Semington Axe
Railhoad Abd Prareches and
PiceEne
Florence
Fayetteville
Wilson
Iita Petty
Golderc
Wooley Mt
BSS
Rocky Mt
Salen Sheen
Toni Fog DS Weldon
Halitan
Aerive
Greenville Wei Estey
Halos
Ies
Welton
Aimolaniv
Washington
Mm Andeew
Paria Sid Aw
Parinns
Sanday
Aerives
Lpm
Tare Priaeuth
Tarhore de
Tex Wa
Rocky Mount Ib
Clinton
Warsaw
Sham
Cinton
All Points North
Richmond
Hh. M. mM Erson
Ah Keenly
Tei Reson
Weldon
Tarboro
Ars
Frev
Pouies
Mali
ST. Germain
amawe _ Regulator
Imoe
Paris
Aasse
King
Harvard Co
Washington St
Chicago
John Gasto
Nash St. Wilson
Noc
TaLors
Jai
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!