The Narrow Escape of a Diver on the Newfoundland Coast
A diver recalls a wreck off Newfoundland where a ship loaded with silks and costly cargoes foundered on rocks near Chance Cove. He describes battling squid, hostile water, and a monstrous giant lobster that seized him, maiming his arm, before another diver freed him and saved his life.
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New York Sun
Hautrax
Inter Seat
Igulf
Chance Cove
Argo
Tuin
Harley
Misaria
Wade
Jobmtur
Blaine Quotation on Politics and Ambition Cited
The report notes Mr. Blaine reportedly answered remarks about politics by saying there is no grounds for mean ambition and process in politics. The phrasing suggests a critique of political calculation and conduct.
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Virginia
Wsband
Dakota
Boutwell
The
Boston Traveler
Blaine
Barbour or Barbour's Path to Virginia Senate
General Hunton predicts two candidates for the Virginia Senate after Mahone. Barbour likely leads among party ranks due to extensive canvassing and organization. He believes Barbour will succeed Mahone, with Fitz Lee likely echoing the view.
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Yester
Mahone
Senate
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Daniel
Conleat
John
Fitz Lee
Logan Considers New Course After Election Setbacks
A Logan confidant says Senator John A. Logan feels worse about New York and Virginia results than his own defeat on the Blaine ticket. He believed a Stalwart ticket in 1884 with the bloody shirt issue would win. now he concedes the war issue is played out and plans to retire from national candidacy and not have his name used at any convention.
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Hande
Sargent
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Higher
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Bibb
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Gates
Bailey
Tony
Fristol
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England
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India
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Tennessee
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Treasury
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Logan
Rough on Reporters in Texas Sittings in Germany Cart Tale
A fragmented clipping notes a humorous complaint about reporters who overstate certainty while recounting railway travel safety. The piece mentions an engine driver who has completed forty seven journeys without an accident, illustrating the satire on journalistic confidence.
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Germany
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