The Harth Trembled A Story of the Charleston Earthquake
Mara Burgoyne, orphaned by her Confederate father’s death, is raised by Aunt Hunter amid lingering prejudice. Owen Clancy loves Mara but guardianship and rival loyalties complicate their future. Aided by Aunt Sheba and friends, Mara’s world slowly shifts toward reconciliation and renewed hope.
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Mara
Orville Burgoyne
Hunter
Owen Clancy
Sheba
Taos
Lancy
Metropolis
Ainsley
Captainine
Clancy
A Southern intrigue unfolds between Ella Bodine and Houghton
In Charleston society Mara Bodine and Ella Kepard navigate romance and class tensions surrounding Captain Bodine and Mr. Houghton. Ella jests with the suitor, while Mara weighs loyalty and propriety as Mrs Willoughby counsels restraint. Ainsley flirts, Clancy plots, and a mountain fishing trip hints at further consequences.
Gloriosa the giant bell hung in Cologne Cathedral
The largest bell in the world was installed at Cologne Cathedral and named Gloriosa by the archbishop in a grand ceremony. Cast from 22 French cannons seized in the Franco Prussian War, it bears the German arms and inscriptions praising the Emperor and divine mercy.
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Cologne
William
Mary Stuart's Tresses Color Mystery Revealed in 1569 Letter
A Cecil manuscript letter dated February 26, 1569 from N White to Sir William Cecil describes Queen Mary Stuart. It notes her hair as “black” or “blonde” depending on source and mentions Knollys’ account of varied hair shades, including a white lock described as blonde.
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Mary Stuart
Peterboro
Cecil
Hatfield
Murdin
N. White
Sir William Cecil
Etea
Mary
Charles Sumner
Arnold B. Sohearn
Statesman
Garsey Magazine
Sumner
San Diego
Een
Georgia
Queen Street
Chaiba Genfeman
Joss Rais
Repu i Ee
Cleveland Gate
Oyschanis
Bares
Port És
Sunita Eveland
Peace and Nature Bring Restful Isolation by Isabel Horenxiss
In reflective verse the speaker seeks celestial peace among nature away from crowds. The poem describes peace found in meadows, forests, rivers, and starry skies, longing for solitude and a paradisal setting under palm shadows and white lilies. The author signs as Isabel Horenxiss from Woonsocket, R I.
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Paradise
Woonsocket
Isabel Horenxiss
Largest World Cities by Population Tabulated
A historical table lists 86 world cities with populations mostly above 600,000, noting Chinese figures are estimates. The compilation totals 32,610,319 souls, comparing to the British Isles, and includes cities like Moscow, New York, Berlin, Hang-Tcheon, Vienna, Liverpool, London, and Madrid with assorted counts and transliterated names.
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British Isles
Moscow
Bangkok
New York
Brooklyn
Berlin
Hang-Tcheon
Liverpool
Woo-chang
London
Madrid
Calf and Lightning Rod in Auburn Man's Tale
An Auburn man with newly installed lightning rods encounters a mysterious incident involving a strong calf. The rod man visits the Auburn home to discuss settlement as a boy plays with the calf in the yard. The tale unfolds with humor and local hustle over the calf's strength and the rod man's uneasy mood.
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Lewiston Journal
Gloun
Don
T Payne
Ali
Uburn
Modern couple confronts marriage without funds and a pug
A Lowell Citizen article discusses a fashionable young man and woman marrying with little money on either side. The piece portrays their attempt to start life together amid social expectations, casual habits, and a pug dog as part of their domestic scene.
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Lowell
From Cabin Boy to King of the Bonin Islands
A historical sketch tracing Nat Savory born circa 1802 who becomes king of the Bonin Islands. The piece covers his adventurous youth, voyage disruptions, interactions with the Bonin chief Hugolond, marriage to the chief’s daughter, and Savory’s later schemes with Walter Gibson to unify Pacific islands, along with raids and his death in 1879.
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Squirrel Street
Nat Savory
Bonin Islands
Savory
C. A. Harriman
Nat
Gothut
Crane Pond
Parker River
Plum Island
Woodat
Cwburyport
Damien
New England
Ion
Thertons
Tecinne
Indies
Emma
Eae
Hugoland
Avery
Hughons
South Island
Pandych Palanis
Walter M. Gibson
Oddities and odd news from across the country
A collage of eccentric items and small-town happenings from the era includes peculiar remarks on watermelon pricing, a seven-foot-two inch Georgia youth, a Saratoga cottager named Plato, and international misnumberings. Reports mention births, public notices, odd injuries, peculiar local customs, and lighter crimes with a humorous, disconnected tone.
Fragmented 19th Century Notes From an Ohio Area Paper
A mosaic of clipped items recounts local incidents and oddities. references include a Tioga county farmer, a Santa Fe sheriff, statue unveilings, real estate frenzies, and tales of travel, with brief clips about schools, fashion, and canine intelligence.
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Tioga County
Lowell
Hill
Elmira
O. Mills
Mott
Leo
Ohio
White Mountains
Peercely
Ourna
Yerer
Santa Gar Ca
Adolph
Jutro
Mane
Californ
Mortenae
Wheeler Gt
Psutads
Liam Milan
St. Joseph
Indy
Australia
Aera
Cence
Everis
Etek
Barat
Emperor Pedro II of Brazil Maintains Relentless European Tour
The Emperor, in Europe for health, rises at six each morning and works late into the night. He reads correspondence, conducts audiences, and administers affairs with swift meals and constant activity. Despite age, he remains vigorous, though his hair and beard have turned white.
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Brazil
Europe
Chally
Dom
Bom
Niitie
Pedro Pol Ogaming
Sando
Adele
India's Parsees Pursue Professions Over Ancestral Trades
A Times of India native writer notes India's Parsees are increasingly Anglicized as youths favor government posts over traditional crafts. The shift sparks debate on preserving trade skills while rising generations seek education, professional status, and advancement through government service.
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India
Times of India
He University
Sresenk
Across the World I Speak To Thee Poem by Edith Thomas
A lyrical meditation asks a distant beloved to send a messenger across oceans winds and stars. The speaker vows to seek the other through soul or memory, questioning whether heaven has forgotten what was well in mortal life as night winds temper the tropical climate and seas foam.
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Mara
Sonny
Ella
Jia
Georg Houghton
Park
Charleston
Johnson & Met
Forth Carolina
Custe
Hs Seoames
Esus Christ
Danial
Albert
Lea
San
Jbany Journal
Pall Mall
James
Iimaelf
Tna
Col Oon
Nerdy M
Hai
Rura
Wonden
Jackson County
Missouri
Edith Thomas
Buttermilk as a Beverage in a City Store
A Philadelphia Call item notes buttermilk rising as a girls’ favorite drink. A Chestnut Street shop clerk reports demand for mild beverages, with customers seeking refreshing, wholesome options as they shop.
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Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
Not Wanted. Virginia Street Car Incident Report
A fragment from Buffalo Courier describes a Virginia street car stopping near Cot tage street as a young woman motioned the conductor to halt and leaped off the vehicle. She then dashed toward a back area, reportedly threatening an unseen passenger. The readable text ends with an incomplete quote.
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Buffalo Courier
Virginia
Cottage Street
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HARTH
E. P. Roe
EE. P.roe
Chapter XXIV
Tpeka
Goth
Mr. Houghton
Mrs. Robertson
Papa
Ainsell Houghton
Elia
Sweethear
Houghton
Watt
Miss Insley
Baker
Jara
Gs Benerre
Old Houghton
al Mt
Bodine
Uly
Conpares
Miss Bodine
Ted
Hreighton
Sices
Ater
Wilhby
Mrs. Willoughby
Miss Ainsley
Sayine
Kodine
Houghton Ar
Titon
Tsu
Boughton
Captain Bodine
Lly
Wiloughby
Loughby
Cotton
Ella Bodine
Pablo
Mrs. Poster
Alwa
Aga
Osom
Izaak Walton
Hercules
Mary Stuart's Tresses
Pall Mall Gazette
Cabin Boy
King
Benin Islands
Peel
South Islands
Archbishod
Beechy
America
Dincoreau
Etter Ry Sre
Nedan
Bae Land
Pool Island
Ea Islands
Sandwich
Peel Island
England
Hugolo
Cogren
Kalakaua
Gibson
Utah
Brigham Young
Pacific Islands
Honolua
Artes
Rons
Roscoe Conkling
Cason
Dooley County
Saratoga
Plato
Roseville
Ark
Cameroon
Africa
Ae Sereeace
Altona
Rmany
Pittebars
Enawa
Joe” Whelan
William On Page
Margaret Maloney
Washington BD. C
Henry Probasco
Clifton
O'Neil
Ann
Pho
Waco
Oliv p.Cobb
Ieee
Caen
Helaeo Township
8. C
Arsharet
Jean
Ensenada
Cal
Wellsville Till
Columbus
Fat Men’s Club
Hudson County
New Jersey
Burlington Free Press
Ben Halliday
Oregon
Aloes
Shasta
California
Uity
Texas
Austin Jury Panedda
T. K. Wilson
Carmi
Permoge
Rdreneon
Fea Bar Harbor
Charles 6
Saleville
Belle Williams
Marrie
N. Y
Matheer
Colepee
Dom Pedro
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