Coyote Hunt Near Virginia City Sparks Notable Chase
In Virginia City a large group of Virginians staged a remarkable coyote hunt on an alkali flat. A coyote in a box was released and pursued by an eager pack of 18 to 20 hounds, riders, and volunteers. The animal repeatedly eluded capture, ducking into sagebrush and navigating the field with speed, finally retreating to the box and then the wagon as onlookers cheered the dramatic pursuit.
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Virginia City
Nev
Chronicle
Efi'létonti
Zhis-Bor
John G. Kaneen
Spain
Martin
Ieee
Sue
Coyote
Scough
Three Good Lessons From Mr Sturgis The Merchant
The speaker recalls three moral lessons from his youth and early career. Fidelity in all things, do your best to your employer, and be careful whom you associate with shaped his character and later success. He cites watching sheep in 1813, a tip about usefulness from a merchant, and a warning about companions, urging readers to study these foundations of character.
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Jonathan
Congress
Washington
New York
Lymen ‘Reed
Ohio
An Ex Old Maid Advises Independence in Marriage
A writer argues that a forty year old woman can be happy and useful without marriage. She urges girls to stand alone with self support, citing Margaret Fuller. Practical directions include not waiting for a husband, building knowledge, loving others, and offering support to married women without becoming overwhelmed.
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Margaret Fuller
Descriptions of Drought Suffering in Southern Africa Wildlife
In a Southern Africa account the drought causes extreme thirst across species. Oxen and dogs suffer first, wild beasts cluster at scarce waterholes, lions track thirsty game, and elephants clash with rhinoceroses over access. The narrative notes animal instincts and dramatic encounters among elephants, rhinos, and lions at water sources.
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Africa
Thire
Massara
Animal Kingdom
Pice
Howling Dervish in Gallipoli Reveals Powerful Economy
A Gallipoli correspondent portrays Hussam Effendi, a renowned dervish who governs vast estates and engages in timber and agricultural trade, milling and biscuit production, and army navy contracting. His religious persona masks strong business acumen and significant influence.
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Gallipoli
London Times
Europe
Dervish
Haney
Hussam Effendi
Huseam Effendi
Deaf and dumb laborer with vast learning dies at sixteen
A benevolent man found a deaf and dumb boy in the street who, despite hardship, learned rapidly. He read mathematics and metaphysics in multiple languages, storing books as furniture, and became an educated, gifted teller. He died at sixteen or eighteen with a florid face, red hair and greenish blue eyes.
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Seiier
Min
A Lady's Fight With Burglars in Darkness
Mrs. Hopkins of Rochester reports an attempted burglary at one in the morning. One burglar entered the front hall and fired at her after seizing her hair, while another escaped through the back. She fired twice, hitting the attacker in the right arm, who fled. Nothing of value was stolen and chloroform was unsuccessfully attempted on Mrs. Hopkins and her daughter.
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A. “A. Hopkins
Rochester
N.Y
Hopkins
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