Seventeen on the Isle of Elba Phil Mauric on the verge of worldly voyage
Phil Maurice, a rescued island boy, grows under Trevarthen's care and education. He learns letters, poetry, and languages while shaping his own future. A letter leads him to Gorbay for mentoring, with plans to study Greek and Latin under master Calhom as he seeks the wider world.
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Corvimsres
Phil
Tregarthen
Gorbay
Hiss
Penrith
Phi
Pregarthen
Gorbsy
Phils Ontit
Penroth
Mr. Penrith
Taskis
Mr. Tregarther
Trezarteen
Penrath
Maurice
Bombay
Eiba
Phil Maurice
Phil Mavrac
Tregar
Sid Ray
Himelf
Jeb
Ben
Mamma
London
Mr. Perruth
Gree Ocean
Gil Paiogn-Cevece En Stereeda
Ime
Levi
Cotemsnion
Ariel
Cidiban
Euclid
Prospero
Awe
Miranda
Adil
Job
John Locke
Rey
Paley
Tregarthon
Arthur
Prevarthen
Fie
Calhom
Robert Cathom
Mr. Tresarthen
Mr. Cathem
Golden Square
Treearthen
Hinger Jong
Mr. Calhom
Gregarthen
Acen
Cleveland
White House
Creenhouse
Governor Hill’s Message and Democratic Rivalries
The piece previews Governor Hill’s address and examines potential Democratic successors while noting possible conflicts with the President. It contrasts Hill’s stance with reform factions, discusses appointment pace in the Senate, and speculates on New York politics and the 1888 race dynamics.
Sam Randall Rescues Democrats From Disgrace in House
The piece portrays Sam Randall as pivotal in shielding Speaker Carlisle and the Democratic Party from embarrassment as divisions swirl in the Pennsylvania delegation. It notes Randolph’s influence over committees and the thwarted Curtin speech, while critiquing Morrison’s leadership and internal party strife.
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Sam Randall
Morrison
Morrison- Carlisle
Randall
Bis Power
House
Curtin
Pennsylvania
Chicago Tribune
Republicans in turmoil dominate reform debate across papers
The Northwest rejects expected impact from Speaker Carlisle while harmony falters over Civil Service, spoils system, and administration costs. Editors from Minneapolis to Detroit critique Democratic leadership and demand accountability for office removals, appointments, and White House spending.
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Cleveland
St. Louis
Senate
Sirburgh
Laughable Democratic Comments on South Dakota State Admission
A Philadelphia Press summary rebuts Democratic papers as they mock South Dakota’s move toward statehood. The piece notes Democratic claims are illogical, contrasts with past Southern secession rhetoric, and defends Dakota’s legislative openness and population. The Jacksonville Florida paper is criticized for calling Dakota a rotten borough.
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Ru Slade
Dakota
Union
Aenis
Washington
Congress
Jacksonville
South Dakota
North Dakota
Florida
Philadelphia Press
Ilmission
Miscellaneous items from 19th century papers across topics
A collage of short notes: artesian wells in San Bernardino show cedar logs found at 158 and 169 feet. policy on Persia marriages. a New York lawsuit over a lost safety pin favoring a discharged nurse. glove care advice about umbrellas with silver handles. cockroach teeth claim. proofreading corrections. water content in foods like beefsteak, cabbage, and fruit. New York poverty on a single street. crime statistics from the Rome congress. King Theebaw’s drama game with jewel nuts. Emerson’s study room described in detail.
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Persia
New York
Sun
Chicago Journal
Chicago
Toronin
New York Charities Organization Society
Houston
Fourteenth Streets
Pridune
International Criminal Congress
Rome
Italy
Spain
Hungary
Austria
France
Bellum
Great Britain
Germany
King Theebaw
Burmah
Saya
London Graphic
Dudph Waldo Enerson
Concord
Astais
Helen Mantel
Michael Aneclo
Phere
Emerson
Boston Jornal
Weak House Organization Echoes the Last
The Philadelphia Press argues the new House mirrors the prior weak, extravagant body. It criticizes ineffective committees, old chairmen, and stalled lawmaking amid divisions over tariffs and western lands, railroads, and mines.
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West
Carlisto
Philadelphia
Language Reform and Grammatical Correctness Emphasized
Bishop Huntington urges strict self criticism to fix speech habits in schools. He condemns improper syntax and slang, calls for diligent study of grammar, and urges reform from classrooms to homes to raise language standards.
Cataclysm Forecast: Atlantic Coast Sinking Warned by Scientists
The article reports scientists claim the Atlantic coast may submerge as the earth’s crust slowly sinks, with a feared long term sequence including Niagara Falls retreat and Great Lakes drainage. It discusses measurement challenges and unlikely near term timing, noting urban impacts are distant but the scenario could reshape eastern U S geography.
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Unites States
Atlantic Ocean
New York
Niagara Falls
Atlantic Sea
Niagara River
Lewiston
Lake Erie
Lakes
Ontario
St Lawrence
Lake Michean
Chicago
Providence Guides Travelers Through Severe Prairie Snowstorm
A blizzard on a western prairie forces two travelers to seek shelter. One man leads with steadfast resolve despite biting winds, guiding the pair toward a distant cabin. They arrive at an owl settler’s home where hospitality awaits, credited to Providence and the lead traveler’s steadfast courage.
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Band of
Madiusm
Toledo Blade
An Odd View on What Dutinas Would Do With Vanderbilt Fortunes
Saturday Review reflects on how a fortune of about forty million pounds might be spent by figures like Dumas or Beckford. It contrasts extravagant, impossible schemes with Vanderbilt’s frugal use, imagining grand canals and captive royals, and ends by asking why Vanderbilt did not spend more.
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Owen Phat
Isaac
New York
Thomas AL Henidt
Mugwunips
Senate
Dantary
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White House
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David
Stephen
Jancy
Maeruliv
iSafas
Strane Ben
Daniel Mirning
Robinson Crusoe
John Kelly
Braves
Joly
United Sates
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Goad
Dutinas
Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
Dumas
Beckford
Mr. Beckford
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Italy
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Victor Emmanuel
India
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Timbucto
Corinth
Mount Athos
Athos
Comte de la Fere
France
Birmingham
Shelley
Alexander
Saturday Review
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