Brave Polish Lance Is Rescued After Guerrilla Test
During the Peninsular War General Murat sends Lieutenant Lachinsky in Russian uniform to Lisbon with dispatches. Castanos and guerrillas test him through deception and torture. A peasant’s warning and a final interpreter reveal his loyalty, and he is freed to ride on to Junot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murat
Madrid
Junot
Lisbon
Castanos
Europe
Baron Stroganoff
Russia
Warsaw Lancers
Lachinsky
Pole
Presntley
Kinsky
Monsieur
Tve
Napoleon
Siniarin
Spain
San Francisco
Worldwide Parliament Pay: Salaries Across Nations Compared
The article lists pay for lawmakers in multiple nations. France pays £1 per day to senators and deputies. Belgium grants £17 monthly to each chamber member. Denmark pays about 15s daily. Portugal sets £67 yearly. Sweden gives £66 for four months with a 12s daily fine for absence. Switzerland ranges 10s per diem or 61 to 10s for state council. United States Congress earns $5,000 with travel expence indemnity. Norway session pay is 14s daily for six weeks. Italy allows travel expenses. no salaries. Spain and Greece vary with unpaid status but privileges or monthly pay. Germany averages 10s daily. Austria mirrors France with £1 daily. England pays nothing and offers no privileges.
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France
Belgium
Chamber of Representatives
Denmark
Portugal
Peers and Commons
Sweden
Diet
Switzerland
National Council
Council of State
United States
Norway
Storthing
Italy
Spain
Cortes
Greece
Germany
Austria
England
Sumner Feared Attack Leads Massachusetts Delegation to Stay
Washington correspondent reports Senator Charles Sumner, nervous after threats from southern men, asked the Massachusetts delegation to remain at his lodgings overnight. Dawes and others kept watch, barricaded doors, read classics, and waited for attackers, then rode with Sumner to the capitol at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York World
Charles Sumner
Sumner
Senate
Massachusetts
Dawes
Senator Sumner
Cesar
Abies Sumner
Capitol
Fool Jim Foljambe and the Brantford Fortune
In a Brantford tale from Epoch, James Foljambe, famed as Fool Jim, amasses wealth through bold bets on a worn Peabody farm, a hidden ore bed, and a vast rosin and cotton cache. His generosity to widow Rebecca Peabody and Uncle David’s wealth propel a town’s transformation as Foljambe’s Folly becomes Brantford’s fortune.
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James Foljambe
Fool Jim
Dick Greene
Corney Greene
Foljamble
Figgs & Calchieze
Jim
Jersey
Foljambe
James
Peabody
Nathan
David
Mexico
Ben Merrit
Phipps
Peabodys
Ellomah Iron Works
Brantford
Ely
Clayey Hill
Peabody Farm
Mrs. Peabody
Old Figgs
Calchieze
Rebecca
Brantford Station
David Peabody
Lincoln
Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
South
England
Old Peabody
Jim Gown
Sonny
Bill Cowan
Galchiere
Armner
Widow Peabody
Jim Foljambe
Becky Peabody
Miss Elton
Becky
Cowan
Mr. Leamington
Foljambe Place
Betty
Uncle David
New York
Carlton
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Europe
Rebecca Foljambe
Coffey
Nathan Peabody
Cremation Seen as Safest Way to Dispose of Dead
The Philadelphia Record notes cremation is trusted as the safest disposal method and free from decomposing evils. It contrasts European prejudice with limited adoption in France and Belgium cemeteries, and suggests U S practice awaits capitalist syndicates to push the new method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Medical Association
Europe
France
Belgium
Philadelphia Record
Attorneys Claim Trial Flaws Invalidated Conviction
Attorneys for the convicted Chicago boodlers say they uncovered errors in the recent trial that they argue invalidate the jury verdict. They contend procedural or evidentiary issues undermined the finding of guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mary Lane Escapes Dark Bondage in Oregon Journey
Mary Lane, newlywed from Jackson County Oregon, fled a brutal husband who stripped her of clothes, coerced her to work chopping wood, and spent earnings on gambling. She traveled through Tehama and Germantown to Willows, found aid from Joe Hegel and Col Crawford supporters, and received clothing and protection from local women before heading to Oregon to join her brother.
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Willows
Cal
Mary Lane
Jackson County
Ore
California
Shasta Valley
Tehama County
Gallagher
Germantown
Hegel
Quiet Sailor’s Return Moves City Readers
A young sailor stands before a church crowd with his mother, confessing his past wrongs, ship life, and a renewed faith. He reveals he once doubted God during long watches at sea but now commits to goodness with his mother at his side.
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Christ
Mother
Mon Ami
Robert M. Floyd
Chicago
Evening Lamp
Commodity prices from Minneapolis and surrounding markets
Market listings show wheat prices across multiple grades and regions including Milwaukee Chicago and St Paul with values between 72c and 80c per bushel. Corn oats rye barley flax and dairy items are listed with varying price ranges and unit measures across Minneapolis St Paul and Duluth regions.
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Timothy Weed
New York
Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Paul
Timothy
Ney
Uluth
L. S. Seaver & CO
Chamber of Commerce
Minneapolis
Minn
Threshing Machines Boost Manitoba Wheat Yields
The Manitoba Free Press reports threshing has begun across the province with yields surpassing 25 bushels per acre. On the Big Plains farmers measure 36 bushels per acre, estimating about 38 by weight, indicating strong early harvest results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manitoba Free Press
Boston metal dealer assigns to protect creditors
C Davenport of Boston a dealer in metals has made an assignment to guard creditors after a failed business deal with E B Wheeler & Co of New Haven. Liabilities amount to 100000. Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Rejuvenator advertised as a product claim for restoring hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. C. Davenport
Boston
E. 8. Wheeler & Co
New Haven
Hall
Centralization fears at Manchester meeting in London
Prof Macy of Iowa College warns against growing central power in the United States and questions Democratic viability if constitutional balance erodes. A Massachusetts physician touts Moxte a restorative plant beverage sold widely.Rock Island appoints A Kimball as assistant to the president and E St John as general manager.
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London
British Association
Manchester
Macy
Iowa College
United States
Massachusetts
R. R. Cable
The
Rock Island Road
A. Kimball
E. St. John
Holy Angels Academy in Minneapolis Offers First Class Boarding
The Holy Angel's Academy in Minneapolis presents a high quality boarding school for young ladies with grammar and high school studies, music, drawing and languages. Housed in two large buildings on North Fourth Street, heated by steam, recently remodeled, and led by sisters who emphasize both academic and character training. For full details, write Mother Superior at Holy Angels Academy N Fourth St Minneapolis Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Angel’s Academy
Minneapolis
North Fourth Street
Garret
Mother Su Rior
Holy Angels Academy
Minn
St Joseph's Academy Opens In Prime St Paul Setting
St Joseph's Academy in St Paul welcomes a larger pupil intake as the term starts with a wide curriculum. The school offers cooking sewing painting and drawing with comfortable dormitories steam heating and ample light in a corner at Nelson and Western avenues on St Anthony Hill. The article notes strong demand from parents and guards and promotes the institution as thorough and well located. It also mentions John P. Clow challenging Jim Fell but seeking a mill with Mike Conly first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Joseph's Academy
St. Paul
Nelson and
Western Aves
St. Anthony Hill
Academy
Young Ladies’ Academy
St. Joseph’s Academy
St. Paul, Minn
Purity of Blood and Child Health in Old Medical Advice
The article urges that red facial eruptions and scaly skin in children indicate foul blood. It claims children need pure blood to grow strong and that Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery purges bad elements, preventing scrofulous disorders, rickets, fever-sores, and hip-joint disease if neglected.
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Promises Pure Complexion
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery for acne and sallow skin. It claims facial clarity comes from cleansing the blood and removing humors, urging readers to take the remedy to improve complexion.
Local Firms Fail as Propriety Ties Unravel
Craft, Gross & Co and Illinois Wire Fence collapse under shared ownerships. Dr Sage’s Catarrh Remedy touted as soothing and healing. A syndicate plans a Minnetonka Gideon farm to become a second Chautauqua. Frazer Axte Grease advertised as exceptionally durable. A storm wrecks the sloop Niagara off White Fish Point. fifteen lives feared lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Fish Point
Lake Superior
Astoria man touts Allen's Lung Balsam sales
Mr. H Mooney of Astoria Illinois reports Allen's Lung Balsam, sold fifteen years, outpacing rivals and pleasing customers. He notes doctors often recommend it. A Chicago movement to back Mayor Roche for governor is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. ©. Mooney
Astoria, Ll
Allen
Chicago
Roche
Illinois
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Thomas Dunn English
Cleveland
White House
Oakview
Bishop Ireland
James A. Stevens
Roman Catholic Mission School
Hostetter
Chipman & Holt
Charles E. Pennock & Co
Coatesville
Robert Hare Powel & Co
White Earth Agency
Atkins
Sheehan
Beaulieu
John P. Clow
Jim Fell
Mike Conly
Ashland
Harper
Cincinnati
Wrecker
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Sage
Minnetonka
Pisos
Manitoba
Fort Assinaboine
Cuticuna
Hesolvent
Deva Ayp Cxheemical Co
Bostox
Mase
E Allen
Isom
White Beaver
Nathan Mistenzanea Ford
East Third Street
St.paul
Elinabe, Decker
Hardman
Fischer
Vose
Clough & Warren
Estey
Nathan Ford
Brewster Safety Rein Holder CO
Holly, Mich
J. P. Allen
Pensions
Ea. A. P. Lacey
Washington, D. DC
Rey
Ays
Rocu Dr
Ohio
P. Hitee
J. F. Williamson
Collom Block
U. 8 Patent Office
Louis Bagger & CO
Washington, D.C
Archibald
A. R. Archibald
Istave
Third St
Circular
Geo. B. Bower
Waen Hill
Nicollet Ave
Anna C. Drew
Jackson St
Ari J. B. Whea
Nicoll
Rooda
Tansills
P.& A. L. Midarp
Ellisburg
N. Y
Tansill & Co
Pstevens&son
14 & I
Kpi Street
Rinzle Pub.Co
N. W
Eer Eee
Northwestern Conservatory of Music
Northwest
C. H. Morse
Presley
Wheeler &Co
Third Street
Duluth
Glass Block Store
Cor
Nicollet
Sixth Sts
Glass Block
Goodfellow’s
Nicollet Avenue
Victor Feed Mill
Horse Power
Racine
Moline Milburn & Stoddard CO
Minneapolis, Minn
Segan
W. C. Schultze
Columbia, S.C
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
Ixaac Thompson
Merita
John L. Thompson
Bons & CO
Troy
Joseph Cillotts
Tury
Pearl St
Albany
We. E. A
Hazeltine
Warren
Ballard Gallery
Marlin Fire Arms Co
Conn
Ieee
Northwestern Stamp Works
E. Third St. ST. Paul, Minn
Idea! M'i’'g Co
New Haven, Conn
Evans Chemical Co
Almoss
Murphy Bros
Paris
Tex G
Pas Saldby
Price Sive
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