Pirate Chief's Daughter Delivers Fatal Shot at Sea
Diana Castro, adopted daughter of buccaneer John Castro, pleads to spare Capt. Henry Robson. The pirate crew plans a cruel game on the mainmast, but Diana fires the decisive shot ending the captain's peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Castro
Caribbean
Henry Robson
New Granada
Diana Castro
Robeon
Castro
Robson
Diana
Anowlam
Ropeali Yard
Antoine
Leutenant
Daring Rescue Triumphs as Robson is Saved by Diana
Robson is found unharmed and freed from the mast after Diana's plan to sever the rope succeeds. The young pilot captain escapes to sea with thanks, while the pirate Castro is captured and executed. Robson later marries the brave savior Diana.
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Ses
Robson
Diana
Bar
Castra
Castro
Portraits of Beauty and Art in 19th Century Letters
The piece briefly surveys Dowager Duchess of Leicaster aiding Irish workers at Meynooth, then pivots to a literary profile of Maria Bastkirtseff, praising her youthful beauty and distinctive features. It notes her schooling in charm, and comments on her teeth, eyes, hair, and expression with florid detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchees
Leicaster
Meynooth
Nana
Maria Bastkirtseff
Bastien-Lepage
Francia Coppese
French Academy
Pietro
Nonsense, wealth, and clever schemes in a busy era
A collage of quips and stories notes Thales about nonsense and love, hints at Rev Dr Talmage earning fifty thousand yearly, and mentions preservation plans for the Cary sisters’ homestead. It also spots Africa rubber schemes, a costly capital, and a police raid on a Christiana shop. The Sun promotes cheap liners to fund small expenditures.
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Talmage
Alica
Phosba Cary
Alexander Swift
Cincinnati
Swift
P. Huntington
Africa
Frederick Gebhard
West Sf
Grandst
Nation
Harlem
Gebhard
Eleventh
Chrystia St
New York World
Fragments Reflect Satire and Local News Glimpses
A collage of quotes and anecdotes touches on economic vanity, weather, and public life. It cites Speaker Reed, Louisvilles water usage, a Cincinnati funeral expense, and a plug for Hood’s Sarsaparilla, all cataloged in a brisk, newspaper-card style.
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Chicago
Pittsburg Chronicle
Reed
Watterson
Catharine de Medici
Louisville
Courier Journal
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Washington St
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Peninsular
Pennsylvania
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Sider
Eaa Zed
Hae
Philadelphia
Immons
Parker &O
Indiana-ave
Total
Indianapolis Water Company
SAPE
Hite
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Packerges
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John & Tarrington
Fox
Heeb & Osborn
South Side
Bourn Hast St. J
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Are
Rememier
Margaret A. Culley
Marion County
Indiana
Charles
P. Colley
Evans Chemicalgo
A. Stoner
M.D
Decatur
Ill
Traveler's Register
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South Tmnols Street
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Annsylvania Lines
Mors
Washington
Adel
Phio
New York
Hast
Columbia
Columbus
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Cairo
Pittebar
Waendaelle Line
ST. Louis
Indianapolis
H. B. Daring
Cleveland
Cleveland Division
Dapart
Chicago & Oinginhati
ZBACT
Peoria
Pullman's
Vestibais Service
Our City
Cornerlinois Street
Kentucky Avenue
Cinginrati
Dayton
Ievam
Windam
Toledo
Detroit
ORBEA
Gleest
M. Abbett
M. D
Virginia-ave
St. Malydor Bro
Lancaster
Ward Bros
Washkington St
St Chad & Co
Washingtona
Nobie
Ind
Address
Nerve Bean Co
Buffalo
Browning &Son
F.C. Fowler
Moodus
Conn
THE
Indianapolis Sun
SUN
United States
Canada
SAE Sun
Aarriers
Pavel
Sun Building
Ohio St
Indianapolis, Indiana
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