Vladimir the Great Convert Converts Russia by Force and Faith
The piece recounts Grand Prince Vladimir of Kiev seeking baptism after years of religious exploration. He coerces archbishop arrival, sacks and marries Princess Anne, and converts the nation by compelling mass baptism while ending pagan worship. He builds institutions and codifies law, earning the epithet The Great.
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A Rival to Niagara Palls at Snake River Falls
The Oregon Statesman recounts the Snake River, Lewis River name, as a rival to Niagara with a dramatic 210 foot plunge and a 400 yard wide horseshoe cascade beyond rugged rapids. Lookout Point offers a panoramic view including Bagte Rock with an American eagle, Ballard Island, and the Two Sentinels guarding the falls.
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Belcher’s near hangman fate sparked by Essex County case
The New York Herald details how Belcher, the Ontario murderer, narrowly escaped the gallows on December 21. He showed cold poise in court yet pleaded for life before a Kingston reprieve arrived. reporters describe his gruesome near-execution, the crowd’s reaction, and the lasting throat injuries from the attempted hanging.
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Lectures on Astronomy and Science Topics At Hartford
A historical listing of science lectures and talks arranged by The Tribune Extra features talks on astronomy and chemistry, with references to speakers such as Rick A. Procter and Prof. Anderson, plus various venues in Hartford. It notes prices, dates, and publication details for the series and related pamphlets.
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Sankey confronts a Grenadier in England at a meeting
In England a Syr Sankey approach the grenadier speaking of being a soldier for heaven. The grenadier replies you are far from your barracks. A rough young man nearby is asked if he seeks salvation and responds I am looking for Sal Jackson. Then a hymn is requested.
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The Khedive's Poet Described in Cairo Visit
A Boston Advertiser correspondent views the khedive's poet in a Nile country house. The account paints the harem scene, lavish meals, oriental hospitality, grand costumes, and a varied procession of courtiers. The party tours the garden and departs with gifts and a touching farewell letter praising a noble companion.
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How to Be a Gentleman by Puariah Visser
A short moral essay argues that true gentility comes from character not wealth or appearance. It says boys can become gentlemen through truth, manliness, respect, courtesy, and reverence for God. It warns money cannot buy what makes a gentleman.
Striking misread: man finds wife’s stockings in dawn shock
A West man awoke in a vague dawn state and, misplacing his socks, wore his wife's striped stockings. He perceived a burglarized house and a circus clown in his fear, insisting, as he revived, that danger was present.
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