British Brigade Holds Square Against Arab Rebels at Aba Kiee
A British force led by General Stewart clashes with Arab reinforcements near Aba Kiee. After fierce house-to-house fighting and a shattered rebel assault, the square holds. Casualties include Colonel Burnaby and several gunners. the naval brigade and Mounted Infantry sustain heavy losses but repulse the attackers. Watering point reached by 4 pm, with guards securing wells and retreat halted.
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Lore
Shaterdty
Carevaca
Barrow
Weile
Stewart
Columme
Gagrde
Charles Beresford
Soesex
Ewart
Hospital Commissariat
Severs
Chen Cosas
Daily News
Sereba
Abu Sealed
Metemms
Viahammed Khair
Brexber
Saleh
Orniog
Epeed Ainat
Colenel Burnaby
Morning Post
Berfore
Norwin
Gardner
Earl of Aizhe
Rhodes
Wardrop
Piggott
Walsh
Mounted Infantry
Smith
Lieut
Guthrie
Davy
Borrower
Aba Kiea
Abs Elea
Stewert
Beck
Beasy Carriry Camel Corps
Seresal Stewart
Hamara Arsie Chiefled Charge Ends in Casualties
A fragmentary report describes Berber and Joktan leaders leading chiefs toward Hamara Arsie with a mounted penetration to the square. The enemy reportedly suffered about 2000 deaths or casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jotan
Ane
Hamara Arsie
Te Seppoeed
Reluctant Heiress’ Ordeal Over a Gallery Door
Agnes Lanskorowska, orphaned ward of Prince and Princess de Radziwill, endures a life led around passing a grand saloon feared since childhood. At seventeen, during a betrothal celebration, her lover mocks and forces her through the door, as her inner plea “I am dying” is met with cruel laughter.
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de Radziwill
Agnes Lanskorowska
Titan
Rces
Ayres
Murder and self-inflicted death in Newport tragedy
Carrie Winslow planned the murder of her children as described by her daughter Dairy Winslow. Dairy recounts being attacked by her mother who killed Walter with a cord and later slashed her own throat before a detective broke down the door.
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Carrie Winslow
Newport
Dairy Winslow
Walter
Momma
Waler
Mamma
Telegraphed China Connects North and South Capitals
The latest ink records a vast ring of telegraph lines rapidly expanding across China. From Pekin in the north to the southern boundary, the system links with London and reaches Tonquin frontier, promising fast messages to the Taiqing frontier in a few hours. A future Pekin to Siberia line is planned.
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China
Snangbai
Canton
Tientein
London
Denton
Tel Grey H
Tonquin
Pekin
Ecros
Siberia
Mongulia
Facts and figures from a historical compendium
A list of varied measurements and trivia about weights, lengths, and dates. It details weights for barrels and firkins, measures such as a hand and a span, early inventions like the first steel pen and sewing machine, discoveries and dates including California gold in 1848, and Bible statistics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Eias Howe, Jr
Anecdote of Spurgeon's Saucy Pulpit Start
A young Charles Spurgeon preached in a village at his early ministry. Pastor Brown doubted the boy's age but let him speak. Spurgeon read Proverbs and quipped about beard hairs, earning Brown's praise as the sauciest dog that ever barked in a pulpit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurgeon
London
Brown
Mr. Brown
Sunday Sullies and Fractured Wit Across a Boston Boarding House
A collection of brief witticisms and social quips from a Boston boarding house scene. Jests touch on pious behavior and restraint during Sabbath, a funeral orator’s caution, anonymous praise, anti-Jewish prejudice, and a Quaker quip about feeling for a neighbor versus the pocket.
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Boston
Cartwright
Etick
A Treat in Store for Charlie
Two young ladies visit a cigar shop asking for choice cigars from a cent each. The tobacconist confirms the range and says they can pick from cent price points. One woman notes Charlie will be delighted with the choice cigars and jokes they will taste better for their trip.
Prices and harvest trends bite into food costs globally
The article notes meat prices near historic levels despite cheaper corn, with cereals rising when meat lags. It observes population growth outpacing livestock supply and predicts higher wheat prices next year as farmers reduce unsold crops.
Grains of Gold on wisdom love labor and secrecy
The passage urges both partners to cultivate wisdom and love, and to blend labor with thought for real growth. It warns against laziness and detachment, and promotes treating others as entrusted secrets with discretion in speech. The golden rule is tested in how we speak of others and handle accusations.
Old Lady Rehearses Sailor Letter Funny Parody
A widow and neighbor misread a sailor’s letter into a humorous mock report. The corrected tale replaces nautical terms with comic phrases like bay of Firmament and bamboozle, ending with Hallalujah and a sigh that she would not be a sailor.
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Fandy
Halifax
Bay of Firmament
Tabernacle
Lset
Hallalujah
O Connell Defeat in Hat Evidence Trial Ends Acquittal
In Cork, O Connell defends a prisoner in a murder case where a hat found near the scene was the key evidence. A witness swears the hat bears the name James, but O Connell carefully checks the hat and reveals no inscription. The hat bears no name and the prisoner is acquitted.
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O'Connell
Cork
James
O Connell
Connell
O Connel
O'Connel
Mortality of One Million Children Through Years of Life
A historical projection charts the decline of a million children through successive ages. By year end of the first year about 150000 have died, then 53000 more in the following year, with continuing attrition through the decades. By sixty years 370000 remain, by ninety-five years 223, and the final survivor disappears around the 108th year, marking a vast toll across generations.
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Rhenish
Cologne
West France
Paria
Ceinture
Labouchere
Welcom
Charles Wentwood
Shoreditch
Lancet
Westwood
Knights of the Garter
St. George’s Chapel
Windsor
Duke of Albany
Duke of Buccleuchf
Earl Cowley
Duke of Wellington
Edward
George
Rcon of Wales
Maison Doree
Beau-Monde
London
Kew
Hastings
Holland
England
Brighton
Greece
It Is Impossible For A Selfish Person To Be Strictly Just
A fragment notes that a thoroughly selfish person cannot be both self interested and just. The author suggests such an individual may imagine justice but remains focused on personal gain, undermining true fairness.
Foreign Echoes and World News Items From London
The article surveys diverse topics from Europe and beyond. It notes colonial reach and global shifts, mentions German and British empires, French and Italian contexts, and various social conditions including education, labor, and health practices. It also references London markets, Japan customs, and notable figures and events.
Trebendeel dithecan tree box preserves dried specimens
The text describes a museum chest containing a box made from perfect Oere wood with narrow rings. Opening the volume reveals a plant packet including flower seed fruit and leaf either dried or wax imitated, presenting a preserved Trebendeel dithecan tree specimen.
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Tory Museum
Trebendeel
Oere
Moonshiner Pile Pursued After Desperate Mountain Killing
A Moonshiner known as Pile killed McDonald after a failed surrender and fled into the mountains. He forced Luke Davidson to produce a note for 75 dollars, tried to push Davidson from a cliff, and mortally wounded Junk Davidson before being wounded by Oliver. Pile and his brother fled as citizens vow to lynch them.
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Pile
McDonald
Luke Davidson
Davidson
Piles
Junk
Oliver
Jank Davidson
S Rock
New York Sun
Legend of the Potato Rooted in North Country Lore
A Berwickshire tale ties potatoes to the wizard Sir Michael Scott in a devil pact on the Martonn Whitehouse farm. The rotating share system backfired as first year wheat and second year potatoes left the devil with little reward. The piece also credits Sir Walter Raleigh with introducing potatoes to his country, noting early eaters mistook tops for roots.
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Berwickshire
Scotland
North
Sir Michael Scott
Martonn
Whitehouse
Devil
Sir Michael
Michael
Sir Walter Raleigh
The King and the Peasant Tale of King Humbert’s Hunt
A tale from Italy tells how King Humbert, an eager hunter, met a peasant who praised his skill and invited him to fox hunt at dawn. The king accepted, killed the fox, shared breakfast, and accepted two francs as payment. Later a royal envoy delivered gifts from the king to the grateful family.
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Sierra Leone
Pietro d'Andrea
Roccaberardi
Pencorecchianno
Citta Ducale
Italy
Japan
Yeddo
Thorold
Rochester
Rambert
Ant
Sporsman
Humbert
Auger to bore a square hole at Cleveland Machine Co
The Cleveland Machine Company unveils the first auger able to bore a two inch square hole. The device uses a steel rocking knife and semicircular saws to produce precise square corners, promising labor savings of three men and the ability to scale to larger sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Machine Company
Asone
The Book That Sells Best and Bible Printing Trade
A leading Bible printer asserts Bible sales dominate publishing profits. He notes wide price ranges from ten cents for freebies to thirty dollars for velvet bound volumes and claims he spends little on printing other books. He stresses durable demand and the impact of famous artists on book sales.
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United States
Bible Society
Influential Leader Advocates Courageous Speaking Out
A prominent figure known for bold speech and stage presence urges frankness when duty calls. His influence spreads among supporters who value honesty, leadership, and resilience in public discourse.
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Reuter
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Apole
Asm
Merrilf
California
Albert Durer
Lord
Charlie
General Butler
O'Connell and the Hat
Ponte Tact
Age Magazine
Exchange
Morocco
Boouen
Billingegate
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