Reporting History

The Churches Of The Metropolis No. XIV – St. George’s Chapel, Regent-Street

Regent-street may fairly claim the palm from all its continental rivals. "The activity and flush of life," the splendid shops, the well-appointed equipages, the classic buildings, the evidences of wealth,…

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Maritime & Naval History US Civil War

No Sign Of Rebel Pirates

New York, Sept. 7.—The gunboat Juno, from Fernande, has arrived, and reports that a British ship arrived at the Island, June 17th, with a cargo of coal for the rebel…

Maritime & Naval History Ship Histories Shipwrecks & Nautical Disasters

Mishap Of The Steamer “Union”

It was only last week that we reported the safe arrival of the Federal Steamer "Union" after a protracted voyage from London, got without divers mishaps on her way, and…

Decorative banner for the Court and Haut Ton series

Biographical Culture & Society Politics

The Court and Haut Ton – May 21, 1842

HER MAJESTY'S BIRTHDAY. — Thursday being the day appointed for celebrating the birth of our beloved Sovereign, the morning was ushered in with the usual demonstrations of loyalty and attachment.…

Illustration of an Ottoman scribe sitting with two other people

Culture & Society

The Turkish Scribe

THE desire to communicate with friends at a distance is not crushed out, although the possibility of doing so is difficult in the extreme. With Americans, correspondence is a part…

Illustration of a long Chinese gun on a pivot mount, with a bamboo sight set along the barrel.

Colonization & Indigenous Relations Maritime & Naval History Politics

Shanghai Seized; A Chinese Gun

Our last news comprised the capture of the city of Chapoo, a large place, carrying on an extensive trade with Japan; and we have now to announce further important successes.…

Illustration of a typical scene at a Berlin beer hall.

Culture & Society

Lager Bier Saloon, Berlin

However prominent lager bier saloons may be in our own large cities, they possess no importance so far as the room in which they are kept is concerned, the very…

Black History US Civil War

The Battle of Honey Spring, Arkansas

CONDUCT OF THE NEGRO TROOPS. General Blunt in his official report of the battle of Honey Springs, Ark, says:—The First Kansas (colored) Regiment particularly distinguished themselves. They fought like veterans,…

Picture of a Dornier Do-24 seaplane on the surface of the water.

Aviation Maritime & Naval History World War 2

Are German Seaplanes Laying Mines?

Are German seaplanes engaged in laying mines or acting as supply columns to some of their U-boats?

The movements of Nazi planes over the North Sea during the last few days suggest that this may be the case and it is generally admitted both by naval and air experts that the plan is feasible.

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Maritime & Naval History Natural World Travelers' Tales

New Islands Discovered

A NANTUCKET whaling vessel has discovered a new island in the South Pacific Ocean. It is situated about two hundred and fifty miles south of Desolation Island, and the ship…

The Churches Of The Metropolis No. XV – Stepney Church

Paris Occupied By The Allies In 1814

Shipwrecks On The Shetland Islands

Calling Attention To Shipwrecks

Japan’s P.M. Talks War

Nooks And Corners Of Old England – Sidney College, Cambridge

Plan To Start On Biplane Flight Over Atlantic Thursday

The Court and Haut Ton – May 28, 1842

Mussolini Warns All Nations Plots On Life Must End

Mobile To Be Attacked