Fourth of July Pistol and a Love That Grows
In a long, domestic tale set around a Fourth of July mystery, Conn, a fourteen year old girl, chases clues of Jack Richmond while a pistol and crowd noise spark a bold plan. She travels to Boston to find him, endures hardship, and learns love grows through danger and time. Years later in a hospital, Conn revisits their shared vow as she brings flowers to Jack, now wounded but alive.
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Won't Take the Pay A Bootblack's Neat Reply
A bootblack on a New York street corner jokes with a one legged veteran as he polishes shoes then quotes a dime and a ten cent tale about paying double for the year and tear on the boot. The scene shifts to a Pennsylvania Railroad president tale where conductor discipline is tested and a toll to Harrisburg is paid. A London horticultural maze of mirrors astonishes visitors and a Wisconsin governor discusses lack of intellect in dairy and agriculture. An Armenian mother faces the murder of her son Artin amid admission of misconduct. Levant Herald.
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Veiled Prophet debate and Cleveland nomination views
A long excerpt recounts discussions over a veiled prophet portrait and William McKinley era political maneuvering surrounding Grover Cleveland. It references public nomination prompts, party tactics, and interpretations of honesty within Democratic strategy, with commentary on Cleveland and party dynamics.
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Cleveland
Ste. Cleve Ani
Chicago
Monotony of Republican Ballot Debate Surfaces
In a harsh critique of party tactics, a pro Republican piece denounces demands for an honest ballot while accusing Democrats of manipulative ploys. It highlights Red Reid’s diplomacy and calls for new leaders to rise within the party amid ongoing tensions at national conventions.
Oatmeal Water Better Drink Than Beer for Laborers
The piece argues oatmeal water is a superior thirst quencher and energy source for workers in hot weather. It cites a Western Railway Company wage example where 5000 men labored two 17 hour days with only meals, drinking oatmeal water. It notes cricket clubs adopting the drink and details a simple recipe with ice water lemon juice and a touch of sugar.
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Jokers in a row and a one man audience tale
A fragmented reminiscence describes a poker game with an Illinois congressman and a $800 pot, a stern sergeant at arms, and a German spectator. The tale shifts to a Boston Globe line inspector, a stifling crowd, a selfstyled ticket office chase, and ends with an anecdote of a lone Paris audience member who kept the show running, despite disruptions.
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Howan Ilinois
Washington
United States
House of Representatives
Everbody
Noth
the Statesman
Jim
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Trench Fags
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Aischand Evdory
PNY
Seite Gaubatta
Joan
Sauter
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United States Treasury
Guardian of the Peace
Unclear Fragment From Early Newspaper Page
Fragmentary text mentions a Western city grocer and a figure linked to botany. The readable parts are insufficient to identify names, places, dates, or events for a precise summary or clear headline.
Fragmentary local note on sexton and grave-diggers order
A garbled excerpt mentions Jons Spanke and a sexton with grave-diggers issuing an order related to a year’s leave and absences. The text is incomplete, unclear, and references likely official duties in a village setting. No clear date or full names beyond Jons Spanke are resolvable.
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Jons Spanke
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