The Wolf of Lorraine and the Twin Hunters Tale
An aged Marquis recounts a 1764 chase in Lorraine led by Francois Arville who hunted a legendary colossal wolf. François strangled the beast after saving his wounded brother Jean, then returned with the carcass to their chateau amid village fear and family legend.
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Marquis d'Arville
Baron Des Ravels Saint-Hubert
M. d'Arville
Messieurs
Jean
Francois 'Arville
Lorraine
Franco d'Aville
Liss
Jean d’Arville
Francois
M. le Mars
M. le Cadet
Maris
Secon
Bantagruel
Marquis @Arville
Owsiouchi
Robinson's Ghost Tale of a Phantom Portrait
A New York journalist narrates a diary style encounter in Lang’s Island village. He photographs a deserted mansion and a haunting girl’s face appears in the glass, unsettling a gardener and the man’s companion Johnson. The tale ends with a reflection on love and the mystery of the specter.
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Whs
Lang’ Island
Johnson
Nere
Gaal
Enu- Tope
John R
Cal
Robinson
Brown
H.l.’Pangborn
Army court martial ends with pardon for prisoner Edward Cooper
In a harsh December setting at Round Oak Church, Confederate soldiers hear Edward Cooper plead with his defense. A letter from a loved one moves the court. ultimately Cooper is pardoned and returns to duty, while Lee endures a grave wound and the camp reflects on duty and honor.
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Dassey
Army of Northern Virginia
Round Oak Church
Peodaeaho
Stonewall Jackson
Lucy
Mary
Pete En Lee
Edward Cooper
B. E. Lee
Geneva
Deep Schemes Said To Be Behind The Federate Shell Incident
The passage recalls a naval action in which a federate shell passed through Federal ranks and a hero fell by his gun, a scene cited by General Cullen A. Battle. It discusses coast guard duties in saving imperiled crews and verifying that vessels have no smuggled goods while engaged in their authorized trade.
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Cullen A. Battle
Drake's
Revenue Cutter
Senators Working It Any Body to Beat Harrison
A Washington dispatch reports a deep plan in Republican circles to prevent President Harrison's renomination. A close compact by senators from New York through Colorado aims to gather support against Harrison, possibly forming a broad uninstructioned delegation if needed. The group seeks to name a strong rival to Harrison and may shift toward unaffiliated delegates if consensus fails.
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Washington
Harrison
New York
Pennsylv
Wisconsin
North
South Dakota
Iowa
Colorado
Harri
Silver debate ends in stalemate as free silver bill looms
From The Capital report notes the silver question stalling with no action. House plans include delaying a vote to allow full record and possible postponement. Virginia's O Ferrall reports monuments to General Dan House and other library committee bills are under consideration.
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Wasameros
Two Men Beat Farmer Then Vanish After Knife Threat
In a southern county a bachelor farmer Schoener hired two men posing as brothers Schmidt. The Schmidts beat him into unconsciousness and escaped toward nearby farms on bad terms with Schoener. Local reports say they claimed he had tried to kill them with a knife during the attack.
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Mascoviau
Tls
Cogstable
Schoener
New Memphis
Damaicshire
Schmidt
Schmidts
Schoener Biesdt
Howe
Pees
Brasilian steamer Advance held in quarantine after fever cases
February report from New York notes the Brasilian steamer Advance placed under health quarantine following eight fever cases and three deaths during the voyage with a fourth grievously injured. Ship halted after arrival for precautionary detention by health authorities. An unrelated trial in San Francisco featured acquittals and convictions, with unsettled verdicts reported.
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Roem
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Gray Wolf
Dr Bull
Ant
Allam
Pire
A. An
Mar
Ayer
Bennie
Seguin
Texas
Cushing
John Ire
Land
Bose
New York Tribune
Royal Worcester
Joblott’s
Paseu
Brooklyn
Pratt
Pennsylvania
Blaine
Mlingis
Callom
Rush
Allison
Bax Fraycisod
de Pierce
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