Duel in a German university town ends in tragedy
A German university town duel ends fatally amid love intrigue. Two students Zabern and Ritter duel over a married opera dancer who charmed them both. In a prearranged circle Ritter shoots Zabern, who dies. Zabern’s pistol misfires as Ritter remains statue-like, the scene leaving him mentally ruined.
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Germany
Zabera
Ritter
Zabern
Patnie
Zuberts
Putin
Carl
Lern
Notable Americana Clippings and Victorian Verse on Race Horses
A dense mosaic of historical anecdotes and literary snippets recounts Thomas Jefferson’s passion for racing horses, vivid equestrian tales, a sensational serialized scene from a magazine, and reflections on urban life in London. It also notes census data, public-health concerns, and a catalog of notable deaths and figures across science, letters, and politics.
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Thomas Jefferson
Jefferson
Virginia
Lord Cornwallis
United States
Rivanna
Cucallin
Eagle
Monticello
Charlottesville
Ile
London
Tveny
Mayhey
Saya
Onrmidet
Goderich
Kensington
the Potteries
Disguise Tale Claims Louis Napoleon Died in NY
A Graham’s Magazine January piece argues Louis Napoleon died in a New York drinking house years ago. It claims a Yankee named Bowen, once his companion, posed as Bonaparte to rule France. The essay is noted as well argued and compares to Whately’s Historic Doubts.
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Salem
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Tie
Maine
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Florida
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Columbia
Columbus
Wisconsin
Tows
Oregon
Loum Narouzos
Graham
Louis Napoleon
New York
Bowen
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