Den of the Umlimo Plot to Rescue Doris
Eric and Shurlock lead Makolo on a perilous ascent into Toro Mountain to reach Doris in the Umlimo den. They witness Makolo’s stealth, a priest’s ambush, and a desperate plan to free the captive before the witch-doctor’s rites unfold.
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Eric
Mahole
Toine
Inpi
Murphey
Gorden
Makole
Toro Mountain
Makole Weeld
Deen
Makolo
Patieore
Dacres
Gordon
Shurlock
Thorntres Fort
Pisher
Lew Lieht
Humphreys
Hurton
Merrue Howeerth
Jerobus Mynhart
Matahelo
Lomena
Dan Sherlock
Gordos
Shami Hille
Ube
Phil
Tenple
Air
djMcult
Beut
Caove
Doris
Seatoet
Sael Shurlock
Sharloc
Temple
Tralime
Makobe
LU Polme
Welahele
Katir
Pardners
Ahery
Baird
Secred
Alf
Erie
Four Men Escape into Dark Wind In Nameless Turn
Four men push past a motionless body and enter a darker wind filled area after rounding a turn. The scene conveys a tense moment as they continue onward with unclear purpose.
Harrowing escape of a British officer from peril on the hill
An account narrates Major Frazer near General Coffey during a tense moment as a wounded officer slid off a hill. He clung to survival rolling over rocks and streams for hours, finally reaching safety with the British army after a perilous trek.
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Meteucey
Frazer
Coffey
Soltiots
Moajar Proger
Ford Hineelf
Abe Wilbeyte
Mowe
Laing
Revolution in Government and the Stuart Era Impact
The passage describes the 1688 abdication of James II and the rise of William III and Mary II as joint rulers. It notes the alliance reshaping Britain, the potential fall of Stuart rule, and the resulting political realignments that strengthened England's power in Europe.
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William
Holland
Willian
Erlend
Europe
Sir Charles Sapier and his Indian military career
The article chronicles Sir Charles Sapier born 1743 at Westminster, his early army entry, roles as aide to Sir James Duff, command of the 30th Foot at Corunna, his capture and wounds, service in America and Europe, promotion to Major General, conquest of Sindh, and governorship in Bombay Presidency. It notes his ties to Lord Ellenborough and a later acrimonious fate.
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Charles Sapier
Mutteres
Charles
Napier of
Merchinton
Westminster
James Duff
Corunna
Europe
Waterloo
India
Bombay Presidency
Scindh
Lord Ellenborough
Lord Dalhousie
Oaklands
Portsmouth
Turmoil at Trinity Church Sparks Postal Blackmail Saga
The Rev Morgan Dix of Trinity Church New York faced a bizarre persecution in which manufacture firms and local workers flooded the rectory with post cards and offers for charity and clothing. Detectives traced a blackmailer to Baltimore, arresting him. he was convicted and died in Sing Sing before sentence ended.
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Morgan Dix
Trinity Church
New York
West
Fix
Shevd Tee
America
Drax
Trinity Rectory
Williamson
Trinity Church School
Daltimore
Sing Sing Priaon
Touching tale of memory and farewell across a desk
A beauty typewriter questions a request about her employer's missing wife and a planned overseas voyage. The head of the establishment reveals his wish to have the typist remind him to send money to the wife’s mother if she never returns. A quiet, emotional exchange follows as others weigh in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Soldiers Break in Shoes by Water Treatment
A report describes a method used by the U S Army to break in shoes by soaking them in water and stepping in a hike until dry so the leather conforms to each wearer's feet. The practice is tied to a recent Army foot-trouble investigation by an officers board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Board of Army
Germany Blamed Over Factory Notice Circulating
A fragmentary wartime style note blames Germany for a factory notice making the rounds. The text warns that touching live wires means instant death and calls for kindness toward a gentle man. The language appears disjointed and uncertain in origin.
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Germany
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Ehelier
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Banat
Childree
Dar
Chris Aneerleir
Ommenier
Eric Hone
Firie
Bowen
Kaffr
Humphrey Chur
Humphrey Churton
Mikolo
Eli
Pirie
Shurieek
Deeres
Matabeleland
Thorntre
Vergne Maregarth
Myehart
Dan Shurlock
Jove
Geoud
James FT
Willivan
Orange
Mary
Serim
Yeo
Estahlinhinert
Austria
Chen
Distinctive Press
Dimmeys
Nike
Donegal
Richmond, Victoria
Nla.gov.au
Nla
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