Confidence men defraud Walnut township farmer in lottery scheme
Sidney J. Ward, a Walnut township farmer, was lured by two strangers posing as agents for a Louisiana lottery. They claimed Ward’s ticket could win 50 000, required 5 000 secrecy, and rode away with Ward’s funds after a staged show of winnings. Police traced the suspects to Ashville and Amanda, with a large pursuit underway.
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The Swedish Nightingale Portrait in Fragments
A garbled OCR fragment reflects musings on Jenny Lind the Swedish Nightingale, mentioning her notes, dancing, charm, and intimate circles, with unclear references to past glories and a royal music scene surrounding her.
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Huskin
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Velvet mats cover flues as flames threaten home
A fragmented report notes velvety mats and fire risk near flues. Firefighters respond to a blaze that prompts protective coverings and precautions at the scene. No injuries reported.
Speakership History Ranks Speakers by Service Length
The piece surveys speakers of the House from early republic days, noting figures like Henry Clay and Andrew Stevenson, comparing years in the chair across states, and highlighting Muehlenberg and Blaine as pivotal names while reflecting on future ex speakers and the White House pathway. It cites the New York World as its source.
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Howell Cobb
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New York World
Treasury debt figures marked by misdirection says Chicago Herald
The Chicago Herald accuses the Treasury of manipulating the November 1887 public debt figures arguing the debt rose by 1.49 million in November despite a statute forbidding increases and claiming genuine reductions in interest bearing debt since 1877. It asserts surplus funds grew while cash holdings and bank transfers obscure liquidity, and critiques Jordan’s methods and overall accounting. It notes unpaid interest and unreturned government funds as well as currency shortages and a large depositary balance, arguing government finances look worse than reported.
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Chicago Herald
Nihilism in Russia and the Antillary Affiliation
Fragmentary notes discuss nihilism in Russia and an antillary affiliation linked to a relationary party. The text reflects political jargon and unclear references, with limited concrete names or events readable.
Love's Calendar and the Seasons of Affection
The poem traces love across the year from spring to winter, noting how affection blooms with springtime roses and jasmine, lingers through summer, wanes with autumn, and endures in winter. It ponders why love persists despite harsh seasons and cold winds, asserting the heart’s warmth remains even when nature grows cold.
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Jack's Pigeons and a Proposals Dinner
In a domestic scene a sister pines over dwindling supper supplies while a pair of siblings confront uninvited guests. The narrator recoils from serving pigeon pie until Jack arrives with news of a match and move to Van Diemen's Land, promising a shared future and a home.
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Grandmamma Harper
Flossy
Perry
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Canadas
Papa
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Canada
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Mistaken Hospitality in a Family Context
A fragmentary article notes a writer who was invited to live with a family for weeks. It mentions discussions about the extra expense of an additional member and hints at social tensions within the household.
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Mrs Buckingham Transforms Valley Farm into Elite Estate
Mrs Buckingham settled in a valley estate forty miles from the coast, purchasing two hundred acres with orchards and vines. She dismissed a poorly performing foreman, enlisted her son and a friend, and steadily rebuilt the operation. Her unflagging, personal supervision, attentive care to trees and crops, and direct contact with patrons have made the property a model of cultivation and market readiness despite modest surroundings.
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