Darkest Russia and a palace intrigue excerpt
An excerpt from a 1836 publication includes a discussion of value of a rare volume among aristocrats in St Petersburg, a Nazimoff palace party, and the social ascent of Olga Karsicheff, highlighting fashion, ambition, and the marriage prospects in the Russian elite. The scene centers on Ivan and Radgalof's valuation of the book and the Nazimoff household dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ian Tom
Baroness von, Rhineberg
St. Petersburg
Ivan
Radgalof
Kasoviteh
Muller
Tyan
Attertedn
Nazimoff
Alt Uit
Nazinof
Alexis Nazimoff
Paris
Katherine
Karsicheft
Tale of Proclamations and Political Intrigue in St Petersburg
In a tense night scene, Nicholas Karsicheff fears a government upheaval as rumors spread of a czarist proclamation and ministerial danger. He wrestles with how to shield his family, contemplates using his mother’s influence, and orders rapid action, while a mysterious American guest arrives at Count Nazimov’s gathering with letters from Alexis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olga Karsicheff
Nicholas Karsicheff
Karalcheff
Jready
Rada
Gort
Chakoif
Katsiche
Nicholas Katsiche
Nicholas Kairsichef Berzn
Karsicheff
Olga
Beran Nicholas
Karsichei
Nicholas
Radaloff
Radnok
Czrrinss
Gortshahov Palace
Sy Petersburg
Buit
Count Nazimov
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Alexis
Asia
Turkestan
Davis as a Musician in a Striking Stage Moment
Richard Hardims, a novelist, attends a gathering of musicians where the renowned composer Davis attempts to play his own work on a piano. Davis struggles to locate the correct musical starting note, asking the celebrated composer for the key as fans watch a public moment of improvisation and confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stremge Umstranmernt
Richard Hardims
Davis
Bens
Butt
Piekime
Mir
Amoms
Am Ad- Inier
Beldly
Wickoles and the Press in the New Year Era
The text notes Coar recognizing the press’s legitimacy and mentions Stimson now head of the Associated Press after a prior audience with Petersburg journalists. It praises Nicholas for health and views on Oriental questions while detailing Vanderbilt and Depew’s ongoing business influence and readiness for leadership at the New York Central.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crear
Coar
Melville E
Nicholas
Umpire Warns Kelly in Follite Repartee
In a contentious exchange, Kelly provokes the umpire over calls during the game. The umpire threatens a fine and cash penalty, citing repeated protests and taunts.
Will found on Bible leaf settles estate
A widow died two years ago leaving a will written on the fir leaf of a Bible. Relatives, not wishing to mutilate the book, preserved it and now the estate is being settled according to the will’s terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schoembers
Independence
Lawrenceburg brewer funds world voyage for son
Victor Qherting, noted Lawrenceburg millionaire brewer, promises his son Marien a five dollar daily allowance for as long as he travels the world. The 33 year old is said to be unusually fond of towing and his father urges him to curb his impulsive travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Qherting
Lawrenceburg
Marien
The Foolish Dictionary and Other Literary Notes
A literary roundup reviews The Foolish Dictionary and The Graftery while praising Francis Lynde and Parkman biographies. It notes Mrs Sedgwick’s essays, the Yoke by Elizabeth Miller, and Doris Farrand’s Vocation with themes of romance and virtue. Also included are brief humorous exchanges and a note on a vast tunnel depth in Upper Silesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Lynde
Bobbs-Merrill Company
Indianapolis
Crichon
Francis Parkmand
Henry D. Sedgwick
Parkman
Sedgewick
Houghton, Miffin & Co
Elizabeth Miller
Red Sea
Israel
Loret
Meneptah
Doris Farrand
Doris
Evelyn Byrd
George Cary Eggleston
Dorothy South
Lothrop Publishing Company
Boston
Eggleston
Lee
de Maring
Gruesome Moorish rite seen in Stamboul on Palm Sunday
A narrator recalls a Persian Mouharrem display in Valle de Khan, Stamboul, featuring two white Arabian horses with bloodied trappings, dervish processions, and brutal self flagellation. Turkish troops guard the square as men lash themselves to honor Hassan Hussein Ali, amid funeral music and banners. the scene ends with bloodied, marching fanatics and a grim reminder of ancient crime.
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Stamboul
Vallede Khan
Ali
Hasan
Hussein
Hassan
A-li
Paradise
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Duchy of Loquacious Lunacy
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