Brazil ends monarchy as republic reforms stunned world
A lengthy, fevered chronicle of Russian nihilism and imperial police plots unfolds from a period when Brazil abruptly shifted from monarchy to republic. It details Col. Soudelkin and his rivals Tolstoi and Degaieff, their schemes to terrorize the throne, the planned murders of Count Tolstoi and Grand Duke Vladimir, and the collapse of a brutal spy network culminating in a deadly confrontation and a royal funeral procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Dom Pedro
Nowalt
Don Piero
William
America
Dinny
Russia
Asan
Leif Tihomiroff
Tiloniroff
France
Revoluti
Tihomiroff
Thors
Paris
Bourdoikin
Rusia
Soudetkin
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Secret Imperial Police
Soudeikin
Traias
Etek Sica
Soudelkin
Revolutionista
Secret Police
Deguieff
Degaieff
Degaief
Shiiaba
Col. Roudeikin
Tar
Count Tolstoi
Nex
Alexander II
Russias
Tolstoi
Fieve
Interior
Justice
Degaioff
Shik den Degaieff
Vladimir
Degalelf
Boudsikin
Boudelkin
Dagaioff
Siberia
Boudeikin
Soudofsky
Poles Department
St. Petersberg
Goudelkin
Tzarina
Pot Ho
Lzo Hanruax
A Petty Swindler in New York City
A detailed profile of E Campbell Allison, a daring con artist in New York, famed for tricky social ruses. The piece recounts his disguises, bold Delmonico’s scam, forged cards, and a career of shifting residences and ventures in London and back, ending with his notoriety in metropolis social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Alison
New York City
New York
E. Campbell Allison
Campbell Allison
Allison
Delmonico's
Broadway
Harper's Weekly
Brockway
Lafayette Place
London
America
Prince of Wales
Savage Club
Europe
Press Club
Hotel Gasetta dialogue on bills and union tension
A fragmentary dialogue shows Brie and George discussing unity and money. Brie questions George’s happiness while Santies claim their bond, and the hotel landlord prompts payment, highlighting a billing dispute at Hotel Gasetta.
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Brie
George
Santies
Gasetta
Mysterious Exchange at Quiet Gathering
A fragmentary dialogue hints at an odd exchange about someone named Clairwence remaining intact without apparent drink. The chatter mentions lemonade and a time reference, suggesting a curious, unclear incident at a casual gathering.
Putnam Points on Farmer Independence and Ellaville Growth
Putnam discusses the farmer's hard life and rising independence under new economics, blaming low prices and high costs. Ellaville grapples with growth, new hotel, central planning, and a restless town spirit, while local notices mention illnesses, school terms, hog show entries, and the death of Jefferson Davis with ties to Pierce's cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Farmers’ Movement
Georgia
Ellaville
Florida
Willa Wooten
Wesleyan College
Munroe
J. W. Snipes
Ed McMichal
Tazewell
Glenn Holley
J. B. McCorkle
J. A. Snider
Mr. Snider
Devane
Plaine of Dura community notes and arrivals
Local items from Plaine of Dura include a marriage banns notice for Charles Bedenbaugh and Susie Watts at Magnolia Springs, plus many brief notices of travel, work, and social visits. Reports mention a runaway incident, rail line plans to become a transfer station, and various residents' movements between Norfork Virginia, Jacksonville Florida, Americus, Macon, and Preston. A gin house fire near May Black’s farm and new local construction projects are also recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Cheek
Charles Bedenbaugh
Susie Watts
Magnolia Springs
Pony Barker
J. W. Fulgham
Norfolk
Jacksonville
Fla
Hudson
Rylander
Annn Jenning
Oliver
Americus
Henry Dean
Eufauls
Ala
Harper
Richland
W. E. Tucker
Dayton
Ohio
Wise
W. L. Thomas
Effie Shockly
Covington
Mrs. Thomas
Shockley
Ada Naylor
Preston
Our Town
Chappell
Mr. Boruni
Bertha Howell
J. F. Wright
Rena
Forth
Eva Jones
Renoa
R. R. Stewart
Bob and
Kin
Columbus
Black
Borum
Fussell
Hazelhurst
Taper
Williamson
Boll Biprevementa
Mersin
Thomas
Grilli
Heart Lumber
R. K. Webb
Young Blot Congress is Younger on Average
The Blot Congress now averages under 40 years, a decade younger than twenty-five years ago. The youngest Home member is Mr Stockbridge of Maryland at 33, followed by Mr Carter of Montana at 35, Mr Chenle of California at 57, Mr Venable at 86, Mr Robertson of Louisiana at 1837, and Massachusetts reps Andrew and O Neill at 89 and 36.
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Stockbridge
Maryland
Carter
Montana
Chenle
California
Venable
Robertson
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Messrs
Andrew and
O'Neil
Population growth in the South rises sharply, 1880 to today
The Tradesman reports estimates from Southern state comptrollers showing regional population gains. Total South population climbs from 14,628,900 in 1880 to about 19,489,150, with whites rising to 12,218,430 and blacks to 7,270,720. White in-migration from the North reaches 394,909. Foreign born whites amount to 643,043, up from 420,871 in 1880. White population increases exceed 3.2 million, while Black growth nears one million over ten years.
Abbeville Brass Band Festival Chooses Popular Teens
Abbeville held a Friday night brass band festival with a large crowd. Four young Indies were nominated by local youths for popularity. Miss Alice Fuller won by about twenty votes, receiving gold bracelets. Miss Lillian Reid earned earrings. Mr. Guy Harvard won a gold medal and donated it. W. B. Carswell got a gold headed cane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbeville
Alice Fuller
W. B. Carswell
Lillian Reid
Guy Harvard
Han Adams & Co
Macon
Harvard
Amyville
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Lakers
Counts Tolstoi
Plere
Sendelkin
St. Louis
Chawley
Claudio
Jefferson Davis
James Campbell
Philadelphia
President Pierce
Mr. Campbell
Dura
Harrison
Senate
Cincinnati
Sherman
Isle Ohio
Chattanooga
Tenn
Dee
Alabama
Arkansas
Kentucky
Mississippi
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
Cnet
Soilpergny
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