The Pessimist and Fate in a Despairing Ballad
A Chicago Times-Herald poem by E. Kiser contrasts Fate with a man forever mourning misfortune. He laments lost chances and owes to Fate yet clings to hope as his child remains ill. The verse notes the doctor’s bill and lingering sorrow despite a glimmer of laughter from the child.
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E. Kiser
Chicago Times-Herald
Aiding the Bluecoats Folsom Rides For Help After Skirmish
The Irish Sergeant and a small squad reach the fight scene along the Dar amie where two horses lie dead and an Indian pony dies. Hal Folsom speaks of harassment by the Ogallallas as Dean's men close in on fleeing warriors while Shaughnessy leads a relief ride back to safety.
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Hal Folsom
Folsom
Shaughnessy
Dean
Platte
Red Cloud
Lizette
Baptiste
Jake
Bluecoats
Narrow escape and new dangers frame frontier posts
After a Sioux raid Dean and Folsom push pursuit across the plains. A wounded scout and a fallen brave mark the cost, while the broader campaign aims to bind Red Cloud’s tribe. Meanwhile Elinor and Jessie travel toward the frontier, awaiting Marshall’s return and news of his exploits.
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Folsom
Déan
Jake
Dean
Hal
Chaska
Lizette
Hal Folsom
Laramie
Frayne
Gate City
Platte
Red Cloud
Burning Star
Emory
Marshall Dean
Jess
Pappoose
Mladden
Kith
Kin
Mother
Jessie
Lne
Sol
Chapter 1X John Folsom’s lingering homecoming joy
After a week of joy over his daughter's homecoming, John Folsom grows anxious as blessings fade, Elinor remains radiant and beloved, while he notices his attention drifting from her gentle guest Jessie Dean whom he had promised to protect.
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Elinor
Jessie
Marshall
Papa
Mrs. Fletcher
Folsom
Lieut
Dean
Pappoose
Miss Folsom
John Folsom
Jessie Dean
The Japanese Divorce Transferred Wife in Letters
A Tokyo Times summary notes letters between two Azuma-mura men in Tochigi. Namekichi Fujikawa transfers his wife Tsune to Sokichi Yamamoto after disputes over alleged flirtations. The other man Kamekichi Fujikawa acknowledges receipt of the wife.
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Azuma-mura
Ashikaga
Tochigi Prefecture
Sokichi Yamamoto
Tsune
Namekichi Fujikawa
Kamekichi Fujikawa
Japan Times
A Mare's Mouth Story From Sir Robert Finlay
The London Chronicle recounts Sir Robert Finlay asking a yokel how he knew a horse’s age in a breach of warranty case. The witness replies I had it from the mare's own mouth, illustrating how a guileless claim can confound cross examination.
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Robert Finlay
Sir Robert
London Chronicle
Most Considerate Man. Chicago Post quips on marriage
The Chicago Post remarks that the phrase most considerate man is ironic noting a husband’s concern may extend to his creditors rather than his spouse. The exchange questions virtue and wealth, contrasting appearances with financial self interest.
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Chicago Post
Indirect Gibe Over Business Ability in Chicago Times Herald
A Chicago Times Herald remark questions real business ability and notes a man who joined a band without pay and relied on others for a war tax stamp, illustrating a pointed social jab about personal initiative and support.
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Chicago Times Herald
Fiancee and Confidante Clash Over Lovers History
In a Brookly n Life snippet the Fiancee accuses a suitor of keeping other loves secret. The Confidante laments the revelation but dismisses it as irrelevant, citing the fiancé’s fear he might be found out.
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Brooklyn
Bookkeeper’s Pay Rise Wish Sparks Friendly Quip
A humorous exchange shows a bookkeeper asking for higher pay while being engaged. The employer retorts to marry quickly so the extra cost disappears, joking that engagement itself is the expense. The playful dialogue captures workplace wit over wage expectations.
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Puck
Nobleman’s Parable Warns Waiting Faithfully for the Kingdom
The lesson analyzes Jesus teaching in Luke about a nobleman who leaves for a distant kingdom and entrusts ten pounds to ten servants. It contrasts faithful returns of ten and five pounds with one kept in a napkin, urging patient, diligent service until the kingdom arrives and warning against rebellious citizens who oppose the ruler.
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H. C. Lenington
Jerusalem
Jesus
Facts from the World: Education Trade and Livestock Notes
An Australia wide note says chess is taught in public schools. Switzerland sells bee queen drones. A mile of rail uses over 2000 sleepers. Kansas City and Memphis show high horse and mule counts. Chicago leads in sheep, Indianapolis in swine, and New Orleans and Milwaukee in goats.
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Switzerland
Kansas City
Memphis
Chicago
Indianapolis
New Orleans
Milwaukee
Mob Lynches Man in Booneville Court Yard
A mob of about 100 men from Rockport hanged John Rolla in the Booneville courthouse yard after breaking into the jail. Militia arrived 15 minutes too late. two other suspects were lynched in Rockport on Sunday. Governor Mount acted to mobilize forces as authorities feared further violence.
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Booneville
Ind
John Ralia
Hollie Simons
Court House Yard
Rockport
Rolla
Anderson
Raymond Cherry
John Rolla
Rowlands
Eranda
Simons
Evansville
Indianapolis
Mount
Spencer County
Joe Rolla
Gore
War Trophy From China Presented To Secretary Of War
The secretary of war has received from Gen Chaffee a large red bordered yellow silk flag captured by Troop L of the Sixth Cavalry in a clash with Chinese imperial forces at Chang Ping Chow near Pekin. The white center bears the word Chang, referring to Chang Chun Fa, Hupei province commander. Black script along the side notes the commander in chief of the advance corps of the left flank of the army of Hupei.
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Washington
Secretary of War
Chaffee
Sixth Cavalry
Chang Ping Chow
Pekin
Hupei
Chirece
Osman Pasha outlines plan to free Kurdistan and Armenia
Osman Pasha of the Ottoman army, a relative of the late Osman Pasha of Plevna, gives a London interview via Le Matin. He says he will return to Kurdistan with partisans to rid the region of Turkish rule and lead a united population in rebellion.
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Paris
The
Matin
London
Osman Pasha
Turkey
Plevna
Kurdistan
Armenia
Smallpox Found at University Hospital in Ann Arbor
Ray Watkins a patient at University Hospital in Ann Arbor is diagnosed with smallpox. Ninety two other patients and all nurses and medical students are vaccinated immediately. Hospital will be closed to new patients and visitors for ten days.
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Ann Arbor, Mich
Mondas
Ray Watkins
University Hospital
Steamer Alpha Wrecked on Vancouver Island Reef
Vancouver reports the steamer Alpha foundered on a reef off the east coast of Vancouver Island. Total loss with the captain three engineers managing owners purser and three seamen drowned.
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Vancouver
Alpha
Vancouver Island
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