Soldiers of the czar how Asiatic troops shape the front
Warsaw correspondent describes Asia’s vast, varied ranks in Russia’s army. He chronicles Kirghiz, Turcoman, Caucasus and Siberian units, their leaders, customs, battles near Lodz and the Vistula, and the pride of Georgians, Tartars, and Armenians amid a war widening across Europe.
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Vistula
Brest
Moscow
Europe
Jerusalem
Vienna
Asia
Nicholas
Russia
Caucasus
Poland
Hindenburg
Warsaw
Ivangorod
Asiatic Corps
Skierniewice
Ghirardoff
Radsiwhloff
Volkoff
Kama River
Volga
Mongolia
Transcaspian
Skobeleff
Akkal Tekke
Ali Kanoff
Caspian
Lodz
Brezsing
von Mackensen
Mackensen
Tiflis
Georgia
Jesin
Lipkowsky
Novy Swiat
Tipperary
Britain
Radomka
Sterbatoff
S. George's
Kaiser Wilhelm
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Portland cement and its expanding use in building
Portland cement is described as a durable binder when mixed with sand and rock to form concrete. It explains the origin of the Portland name, compares strength to natural cement, and notes rapid growth in cement production and highway use, plus advantages like weather resistance and low maintenance. The piece ends with a literary anecdote about Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Aspdin
Leeds
England
Isle of Portland
Egypt
Mexico
America
Unanimous election and other presidential trivia from history
A compilation of notable presidential facts and anecdotes. Washington’s unanimous election, Calhoun’s resignation path, Adams and Jefferson’s unique routes to office, and Harrison’s brief tenure illustrate the era’s political quirks and anecdotes. It also notes impeachment votes, term limits, and famous quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John C. Calhoun
United States
J. Q. Adams
Capitol
Andrew Jackson
Old Hickory
Jefferson
Adams
House of Representatives
William Henry Harrison
Andrew Johnson
Johnson
President Harrison
Indiana
White House
Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Grover Cleveland
Senate
Richard M. Johnson
Tyler
Fillmore
Arthur
Roosevelt
Grant
Cleveland
John Adams
Indeterminate sentence bill advances in South Carolina
A bill introduced by Hon. Mr. Bringham of Aiken and Judge J A McCullough of Greenville proposes an indeterminate sentence. Though not enacted, it was recommended by the judiciary committee and will be acted on next session, with a parole board to determine sentence duration and no minimum term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Parole
South Carolin
Dante
Hell
Baptist Courier
South Carolina
Perils of concussion from shell fire discussed by eye specialist
A Lancet writer notes concussion from shell blast can cause instant blindness, deafness, and numbness with later gradual recovery. Sight may be last to return, while subconscious memory and psyche are disrupted, challenging crude labels and urging careful study of wartime brain injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Dispatch
New York
Veggman Paul Ross Arrested Near Asheville in Honea Path Post Office Heist
Paul Ross also known as Paul Haynes and Brooklyn Slim was arrested near Asheville North Carolina last week. He faces charges of cracking the Honea Path post office safe in Anderson County on April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ross
Paul Haynes
Brooklyn Slim
Asheville
N. C
Honea Path
Anderson County
Fashions in Warships and New Naval Experiments
A discussion of evolving naval design trends shows how ships are upgraded with new defenses and tech. Rear Admiral Wilson’s torpedo scissors, Indomitable and sisters’ gun power, flash-lights, mine-sowing craft, and Cyclops dry docks reveal how nations pursue sea superiority amid secrecy and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. K. Wilson
Britain
Invincible
Percy Scott
Iphigenia
Cyclops
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Moujik
Water Wagon Equality
Carpathians
Gilbert
Crystal Palace
W. S. Gilbert
Gilbert and Sullivan
Burnand
Punch
Sir Herbert Breebohm Tree
Hamlet
Nat Goodwin
Col. Roosevelt
Madison
Monroe
Buchanan
Woodrow Wilson
James A. Garfield
Jackson
Harrisons
Taylor
Lincoln
Garfield
Hayes
McKinley
Taft
Lancaster County
Harrison
George Washington
The
Philadelphia
Alexander Hamilton
Edward
Napoleon
St. Helena
Barney O'Brien
Barney
San Francisco
California
AETNA
Baby
TNA
Ize
Meg
Sam M. Grist
Enquirer
WM. M. Kennedy
Wylie
Postoffice
James B. Shirley
First National Bank Building
Yorkville
D. C
Geo
W. S. Hart
Jos. E. Hart
Hart & Hart
Attorneys AT Law
C. Witherspoon
York County
Bank of Clover
Bank of
Hickory Grove
First National Bank of Sharon
People’s National Bank of
Rock Hill
L. M. Grist’s Sons
St. Louis
Southern Pacific
Shers
Stonecypher Drug & Chemical CO
Westminster
S.C
San Diego
Southern Railway
Fromland
Oreg
Columbia
S. C
Charleston
Orangeburg
Seattle
Wash
Portland
Oregon
Vancouver
B. C
Ss. H. McLean
W. H. Taylor
P. T. Washinton
H. F. Cary
W. E. McGee
the Enquirer
Remington
Lee Aan
Smith
Candon
Oliver
Seses
Royal Standards
Monarch
A Underwood
Underwood
L. C. Smith
Scoee
L. M. Grist’s Sons, Printers
Yorkville, S. C
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