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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1871
Page
2
A lyrical piece from Indiana Progress recalling a past romance. It speaks of youthful love, a fading beauty, and memories that linger as the speaker asks pardon and imagines a ghost of kisses touching the beloved. The verse blends regret, longing, and the ache of parting.
Captain John Jones runs the Mary Ann with Dolly aboard and Joe, a former apprentice, as ever-present helper. Dolly’s flirtation with Gus Stubbs sparks jealousy, a late night assault on the captain, and Dolly’s danger draws Joe to defend her, sealing his courage and earning her trust.
A village romance unfolds as Dolly begs Joe to stay and love her. He confesses his vow to leave, then changes course. The Mary Ann stalls for winter, a wedding follows at the church with bells, flowers, shoes flying, and the couple bound as the town cheers.
A New York Times anecdote recalls a pet monkey named Sancho dying after repeatedly triggering a jack in the box toy. The creature sought the thrill, endured escalating fright, and collapsed beside the box, a case described as a dire, felonious accident of stimulation.
A New York swindle tale unfolds as two sharpers target farmers with a cloth dodge. A second buyer claims possession of sold cloth, forcing refunds. The Newbury, New York gang reportedly fled after unpaid bills, with police watching. Also described are steam boiler innovations and Navy flogging statistics, plus a Texas Indian attack near Jacksonboro and Sherman’s pursuit orders.
A dramatic report from Paris portrays the last clash between the Commune and Versailles forces at Pere la Chaise cemetery. Troops of 5,000 to 12,000 attacked, Gen. Vinoy and Gen. Ducrot led assaults, many insurgents killed or captured, with widespread executions and the destruction of monuments. Details describe mass shootings, parallel terror, and the collapse of Paris as the Commune falls.
In Paris a firing squad executed about 1,500 prisoners tied to fend off revolt after alleged arson. Women screamed as Col Guizot announced death for those caught in burning buildings. Six volleys finished the executions with bodies wheeled away in scavenger carts.
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