How the London Thief Was Sent to Paris
A London thief confronts a minister and deflects a claim of sin while a narrative about the Blacking-Boy of Playhouse in Lily Street unfolds. The piece blends London crime, theater anecdotes, and street life with portraits of displaced youths and charitable reflections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Paris
cave
Toudon Stereoscopic and Photographic Company
nak
Bordeaux
bigoon
phyges
dao
The Mother of Nations Awake in War’s Red Night
Fragmented archaic verse depicts a mother nation roused by invasion, England and Europe in turmoil as a chorus of heralds calls the Mother of Nations to wake. The poem laments bloodshed, heroism, and mourning, weaving images of sorrow, thunder, and resolve. The piece centers on national unity and endurance amid catastrophe.
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Sulett
England
Europe
heryan
nattone
Noah
ford Hayaeharn
Mugland
mother of nations
Roneuy
Clerical Anecdote of The Connecticut Parish
A noted Connecticut clergyman tells of burglars in a moral tale. A neighbor steals pork from a basket, the parson forgives but requires restitution. A second confession reveals a hired thief and a church member confesses sins, shifting blame toward providence and conscience.
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De. Eliot
Tailot
Meughle
lts
Atlas
haycock
binne
khen
Engineer Wilder Vanishes After Desertions Across States
A troubled engineer named George D. Wilder, formerly of the St. Louis Vandalia and Terre Haute line, has disappeared after a trail of marriages. Born near Castbridgeport Massachusetts, he wed three times in Wisconsin Missouri and New York, and arrived in St. Louis to face a suit. An arrest attempt is mentioned as Wilder’s movements remain unclear.
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Mark Twain
tropics
Dr Jones
Alcock
boyde
London
enya
Pughan
Wise KL. Louis Pies
St. Louis, Vandalia
Terre Iante
nates
George D. Wilder
St. Louis
Vandalia
Terre Tante
Railyord
Wilder
Castbridgeport
Nassachusetts
Jefferson
Wisconsin
Fort Atchinson
Hast St. Liouis
Boer
Phiers
Frances
Assamuly
Ife
paves
New York
fougpy
Thiers
France
Mental Life of Women and Society Views
A gentleman of intelligence discusses women’s mental life, noting differences in thinking and expression between men and women, and reflecting on personal upbringing and social circles. The piece references shifts in behavior and a critique of gender perception as a broader social matter. It also notes a local newspaper ownership change involving the Bover Grindstone City Advertiser and Gardiner & Wilcox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indies
Gali
aayeThe Bover
Grindstone City Advertiser
Gardiner & Wilcox
Wheeler
Daily
frye
Burlington
dows
From Santana Harbor to United States union talks in progress
A dispatch describes the arrival of a delegation led by Sifoly ab the Kennessee with San Domingo Commission aboard to influence harbor land rights and oil potential, while Catholic dioceses in Ohio report population, church, and school details. The document notes political tensions and advocacy for a U S union, plus local anecdotes and a Dutch parable about honesty.
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Aixteen
Jina
Berausp
United Kingdom
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Chirletiog
Segause
Joaus
Sifoly
San Donwigo
Pobruney
Toye Heasoe
San Domingo
United States
Pabatts
O'SUiLvat
Santana
Ban Ma Worle
Vues
Pung syd Cink peyer
sable
Cabra fide
UTayei
moyer
ag Tearsigih
Weimide
Modest Neighbor and Curious Candle Mould Request
A fragmented local tale recalls a child named Nive in TL asking a neighbor for candle moulds while a mother requests wick materials. The piece drifts through social scenes, including references to Coxington authorities, a colored Nancy, and a Bil Sykes, with interspersed notes on mischief, legal summons, and theatrical anecdotes from Aberdeen to New York.
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Tewis
Joe
fife
Shin
Playhouse
Ciloipse
Shanthou
Longdon
tgriple
cissea
blucking- boy
Gerasey
Playhorge yard
Sa Wisitesross street
barrer
Tagy
eatea
Bankerle
Mile end way
lucifer factory
Sia
Uc hospital
Whitecross street
dave
dhe
Gunheldee
Oxford
Sam
Mualdona
Autora
Gotteohalk
iPlay
Molleve
bean
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Jenyswors
John Palmer
Sheridan
Palper
Moody
Neligheryt
ongex
Wis Excellener
Toby
John
Virginia
peeres
otharpoce
ingny & league
Sopeka
Kansas
The Mother of Nations
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Oenveyarcor
JEWELEY
Jewelry Store
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J. E. Brooks & Co
POCKEY KNIVIUS
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Patonttet
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diocess—Cincinnatti
Cleveland
Columbus
bay wales
Springfield
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Flo
Mino
Shrimpstiefel
aleep
Rome
Atak Tavnin
Eliawo sean
Lyan
Lexington
Nancy
Coxington
Wilkers
Aston
Jim Nye
Aberdeen
taud
Anterivon
Actreus
New England
fea
Boston Post
heavay
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