Word: roades
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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Polk, after evacuating Columbus, had fortified Island No. 10 in the Mississippi, and effectually blocked further Union advance by the river. The approaches were well protected by the river and a great marsh on the east. On the southeast of the river was the only passable road. Gen. John Pope moved upon this almost impregnable fortress and, aided by gun-boats, captured it in brilliant style. He first moved to a point on the west bank below the defences and captured New Madrid, the only considerable town. To pass the river and overpower the batteries which defended the one road...
...Great North Road," James Lane Allen...
...five-mile handicap road race of the Cycling Association, after having been postponed three times, took place yesterday afternoon. Only ten men started out of the original twenty-eight entries, but the race was, nevertheless, very successful...
...five-mile road race which has been so often postponed will be run this afternoon, provided it does not rain, snow or sleet. The start will be from the gymnasium at 4 p. m. A tandem will start with the scratch men, and any contestant may come back to scratch and get the advantage of the pacing of the tandem, but by doing so he shall forfeit all chance to a place prize, and will be only eligible for one of the time prizes...
...Cycling Association is certainly in very hard luck in having to postpone the road race for the third time on account of the bad condition of the roads. A special effort is being made this year to interest a large number of men in bicycle racing and there is a prospect of developing more good material than ever before. However annoying the persistent opposition of the weather may be, the enthusiasm of the association is apparently not to be so easily dampened. Every one will surely wish them propitious conditions for their fourth date...