Jacob Flops Confesses Truth at Thornwood
Neville and Lord Wilmot uncover a plot in which Jacob Flops exposes Jeremiah Davison as the con man behind a scheme to ensnare Lady Wilmot and Hebe. The truth clears Sir Gilbert and reveals past robberies tied to Davison as Thornwood residents hurry to a confrontation and confession.
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Dieppe
Jacob
Sir Gilbert
Lord Wilmot
Neville
Hebe
Jacob Flops
Wilmot
Arcachon
Papa
Mamma
Leonora
Bermudas
Thornwood
Gilbert
Bart Nimo
Davison
Neverton
Lamston
France
Father
Baronet
Mr. Neverton
Avison
Lady Wilmot
Jeremiah Flops
Uncle Daniel Drew and the stock sale the next day
A Street News anecdote recounts a financier meeting a buyer who pressed for a payout after selling railroad stock. Drew recalls the transaction, noting he sold at a loss after a brief hold and proposes sharing the loss rather than paying a premium. The tale underscores quick market reversals and rueful humor.
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Christian
Daniel
L Street News
National Committee urged to direct Republican organization
Keokuk Gate City urges the National Committee to create a directing executive head for four years, establish offices in New York or Washington, organize Republican clubs nationwide, supply documents, and fund the 1888 campaign with a small membership fee. The piece argues effective field organization will ensure a full canvass from the start.
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Republican Party
Congress
National Committee
New York
Washington
Dudley
Indiana
Keokuk Gate City
Editorial dispute over Mackin trial and ballot fraud
The Springfield Register blasts the Mackin conviction as persecution by a Federal gang and defends ballot fraud by Democrats. It calls Mackin one of their top fraudsters and claims the Tribune misstates the case while urging punishment for election crimes.
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J. C. Mackin
Long Jones
Springfield
Ill
Register
Dem
Makin
Hamilton
Mackin
Brand
The
Hardihood
Chicago Tribune
Nude Portrait of Ex-Federal Soldier Haunts Pension Bid
Gen J S Robinson shows a photograph of an ex Federal soldier seeking a pension. The image, taken after Andersonville confinement, depicts a gaunt body from 179 pounds to ninety. The deathly visage, hairless scalp and grinning teeth horrify observers, recalling wartime memories noted by Carl Schurz.
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J.S. Robinson
Andersonville
Carl Schurz
Charleston
S. C
Lincoln's Springfield Farewell and Washington Journey Tale
Reproducing Philadelphia Times account, Lincoln bids farewell in Springfield on Feb 11 1861 and departs amid mourning. He travels to Washington with guards and spies in place as conspiracies loom, delivering calm words about God and duty.
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Lincoln
Philadelphia Times
Springfield
Ill
Washington
Mr. Linn
Indianapolis
Columbus
Pittsburg
Harrisburg
President Arthur Plans Private Life and Fishing Trips
Washington reports President Arthur will retire from public life, avoid resuming law or any profession, and live quietly in New York after a brief stay with Frelinghuysen and a patriotic fishing tour to Canada. He seeks rest from illness and will return to New York for a life of leisure. Booksellers reportedly suffer losses on the Revised New Testament, while the King James edition remains in demand.
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Jeff Davis
Confederacy
United States Senate
South
New Orleans
Davis
St. Louis Times- Democrat
Jefferson Davis
Congress
Mr. Davis
Monterey
Buena Vista
Globe Democrat
The
Times-Democrat
Times- Democrat
Des Moines Register
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Philadelphia
New York
Baltimore
Seward
Washington
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Harrisburg
Thomas A. Scott
West Philadelphia
Wilmington
Judge Davis
Col. Lamon
Col. Sumner
Major Hunter
Pope
Springfield
Mr. Lincoln
Colonel Sumner
Lamon
Willara
Bern
Louisiana
Pe 1Vania Avenue
Willard
B Soshaa Book
White House
Mr. Buchanan
Arthur
Frelinghuysen
Fortress Monroe
Canada
New York City
Chicago
Highland County’s Oldest Woman Catherine Hixson Dies
Mrs. Catharine Hixson aged 102, the oldest woman in Highland County, has died.
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Defiance County Express
Frank
Culley
Weebely
Seager
Siilecassecie P Ae Ee
Business Directory
Martial Trobec
Michael Gorman
Dob
B. F. Enos
Court House
L. B. Peaslee
Law
Court Street
Defiance, O
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Notary Public
Clinton and
Thirdstreets
Defiance
Ohio
K. V. Haymaker, Ctorn&y AT Law
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Milton E. Orcutt
Ralston’s Block
H. B. Harris
Stone Front
Henry Hardy
Wolsifer Block
W. C. Travis
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Ofice
Krotz & Morse
Clinton and Tirst
Wall
Charles E. Bronson
Harley Bro S
T. Sutphen
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Frank W. Knapp
Ohr
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Wertheimer
J.N. Hale
Defiance, Ohio
Kars & Tenzer
Perry Street
Wabash Depot
C. H. Lindenberger
Ohto
R.T. Potterf
Willams Undertaking Rooms
American Union Sewing Machine
G. H. Williams
Dakery
R. Brown, Baker
Clinton
Fancy Steam Dye Works
F. Heitzwable
Practia
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OUCH
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Defiance,ohio
New Gallery
L. E. Beardsley
Third Sts
Deatrick & Sumners
Corwin & Kiser
Eureka
H. Gherke
Ikeep
Warren and
Grant Sts
2D Ward
L. Blanchard
Undertaker
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Old Stand
J. L. Scott
Wy State
Palas
AL. Schuentz
Clinton Street
Evare Chemical Co
Cincinnati
Colby & Scott
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Traven
Daniel Drew
Mr. Drew
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Egypt
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Ryan
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Roche
Vsit
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J. Matthews
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Michigan
Murray
Washington Telegram
Paris
Nuremberg
Ohio News Notes
Jacob Friedrich
Troy
Mary Borders
Findlay
A. Klish
Wm. Cooper
Waynesville
Bellefontain
Clara Mohr
Pittburgh
Ft. Wayne and Chicago
Orrville
Mansfield
Marysville
Michael Myers
Neal Shanks
Nashville
Holmes County
Harry Jennings
Akron Milling Company
Warren
Ella Lynn
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Leiby
Lebanon
William Simonton
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Germany
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