Woman's capture by Sioux ends with rescue and honors
Mrs. Fanny Kelly recounts her 1864 captivity with the Sioux after her party was attacked near the Little Bighorn region. She describes brutal trials, moments of mercy from some captors, and a risky escape attempt aided by Jumping Bear. Her courage leads to a fort siege plan, rescuing her at Fort Sully, reunion with her husband, congressional recognition, and a government post in the Patent Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patent Office
Fanny Kelly
Mr. Kelly
Sulien
Mary
Indiana
Mrs. Kelly
Long
Darling
Jumping Bear
Washington
Cheyenne
Kelly
Little
Sach
Ottawa
Fort Sully
Moses
Cat
Thay
Ore Jumping Bear
New York World
Lioness and Leopard Fight Among Danube Zoo Lions
A dramatic clash at Presth Zoological Gardens on the Danube pits a lioness against a leopard. The lion seizes a partition chain allowing an open passage, sparking a lengthy duel that ends with the leopard securing a fatal blow from a vicar. The two animals leave the scene battered and skin torn. Also noted is the planned raising of a sunken twelve pounder cannon from the Hudson, buried under mud near shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hungary
Danube
Presth
Nero
Elagabalus
Europe
Es Are
Aoe
Hudson
Burgoyne
Campaign Against the Nez Perces Shaped by Miles Victory
A Century of Indian Warfare ends with General Miles’s decisive 1877 engagement against the Nez Perces led by Chief Joseph. The pursuit from Oregon to Montana culminated near the Canadian frontier with Joseph surrendering after five days of combat and Miles earning the crown of victory as Howard and Sturges did not share in the final clash.
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Nez Perces
Miles
Chicago Tribune
United States
Durre
Sitting Bull
Joseph
Custer
Irene
Canada
Alt
Lame Deer
Black Hills
Big Horn
Oregon
Howard
Gibbon
Big Hole
Sturges
Merritt
Yellowstone
Canon Creek
Bear's Paw Mountains
Montana
M'les
Severth Cavalry
Gusters
Missouri
Wood Fires Bring Family Harmony and Warmth
A reader advocates wood fires as a cultural benefit for children and family life. It notes gatherings around the hearth foster openness, learning, and comfort, with winter evenings spent in a central parlor that remains affordable and pleasant for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehildren
JEEF DAVIS AND THE GALLOWS
A reflection on Jefferson Davis and the plan to indict him in Indiana. Johnson and Morton clash over justice for the former Confederate leader. The piece weighs theories on whether Davis should be tried or hung, with perspectives from Toombs Stephens and Key. Missouri’s new senator Armstrong is also examined and ridiculed for questioned naturalization papers.
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Johnson
Jefferson Davis
Europe
Indiana
Andrew Johnson
Ixpranapours
United States
Davis
Indi
P. Monrox
Joe
Washington, D. C
O. P. Morton
Indianapolis
Ind
Tennessee
Asprew Jonson
Morton
Mr. Johnson
Robert Toombs
John
Congress
Gen
Toombs
Alexander Stephens
Key
Missouri
St. Louis
Armatrong
Judge Halliburton
Nova Scotia
Maine
America
St. George
Armstrong
Old Bay State
New Bedford
Massachusetts
Washington
Felus
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Russian Thieves and Police as Pests in Towns
A historical comment contrasts thieves and police as major pests in Russian towns. The piece notes widespread theft from carriages, unchained dogs, and shop windows, with households at risk if stable servants are lacking. Police fees and investigations are described as burdensome.
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Russia
Pee Een Ee
Farmer’s Dog Faces Unlikely Struggle in County Tale
Fragmentary report outlines a farmer, his dog, and hardships tied to an injury or deprivation. Details are unclear, but hints at long journeys and resilience amid adversity within a rural setting.
Job Printing Offer Seeks Local Clients
The Job Printing department announces updated styles and materials for orders. They promise neat, prompt work and claim comparable quality to any local printing shop. Legal blanks kept in stock. Heads, letter heads, books, pamphlets, posters, auction bills, cards, etc.
Democratic Frauds in Hartford Election Day
A Hartford Evening narrative describes extensive Democratic frauds on election day. It cites tampered check-lists and stuffed or misdirected ballots across wards including the Eighth and Seventh, with names checked but not voting and thin paper tickets suspected of fraud.
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Hartford
Eighth Ward
Bor
Courant
Tammany Triumphant in State Democratic Convention
The piece denounces the Democratic party as corrupt and Tammany controlled after a state convention. It claims John Kelley and Jarvis Lord prevailed, defeating the Tilden faction and driving out anti Tam many elements, revealing a reform deception.
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Tammany
Democratic Party
Tammany Hall
John Kelley
Jarvis Lord
Holy Alliance
Tilden
French Try to Introduce Hippophagy in the East Fails
The text notes a failed effort to introduce hippophagy in the East by the French and mentions Arab resistance to roasting horse meat.
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Tohn Watts
Ames
Story County
Iowa
Rainbolt & Barnes
New York House
Cyrus E. Turner
D. Thompson
T.C. McCaull
McCall & Thompson, AW
Nevada
McCarthy, Stevens & Underwood
Dley & Templeton
Towa
Hotul
U.S
D. S. Fairchild
Ames, Towa
Tilden & McLain’s
G. A. Meredith
Ames, Laws
Tilden & Meclain
N. BH. Granger
Nsurance Agency
E. D. Andruss
Bradiley’s
Bank
Peterman
Clark's Grocery
Onondagast
A. Bain
Laws
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Lewis Schooler
Clan and Furgeon
Sheldahl
J. N. Scott's Drug
Nichols & Maxwell
Des
Baylies
Marcantile College
Keokuk
Mississippi
Miller
Arnes
Price
Amatecr
Eee
W.F.& Jonx Banses
Rockford
ABORN
Mear
Comer 4Th Street
Court Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa
Capitol
G. B. Brown
Aif
The
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Ander One
Great Trunk Railway
Omaha and
Caliporna Line
Misois
Lews
Dakota
Beeveh Totha
Odtet
Australia
Chicago
ST. Pats
Minneapolis
Green Bay and
Marquette Line
Janesville
We Green
Eecansta
Segaapee
Rewette
Hongaton
Hensock
Lake Superior
Preeport
Pubuque
Celall Pee
All Pointe
Apa Ie
Chicago and Milwaukee Line
Park
Waukegan
Kecine
Kenowha
Pallmas Palace
Deawisg
St. Pas
Mindeapolis
Winona
Bradores
State Street
Tier
Beibae
Enna Hou
Genel Servet
Corper Eisine Street
Wells Street
Erentert
Marvin Hughitt
Ag't
Chieago
Nts
Des Moines
Amos
Caen
Pote
Amer
Marrive
Boyd Brothers
Jur
Story
Hamilton Counties
Champion Corn
Monitor Corn Planter
Ottawa City
Dere & Co
B. D
Agricult
Mitch Iill
Yraler IN
Warsh Harvester
Buckeys
Bain
Greshers-Aultees & Taylor
Mansfield
Ohio
Canton
J. C. Mitchell
Widder Greene
Greene
Daratra Perery
Buin
Hutt
Scribner
Jeef Davis
the Gallows
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