The Boy and the Forty-Nive Gamble at Night Saloon
A planter funds a bold auction of a boy and his mother in a river town saloon. A judge brokers the sale with a dice game where the boy wins by a final throw, securing freedom for the mother and him, ending with Ninette and Tommy under Judge Underwood's aid.
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Weckman
Piri
Netter
Agni
Rlatog
Hera
Ikelya
Herselt
Jhrow
Tommy
Pana
Havana
Ays
Judge Underwood
Ninette
Renchman
Winter Birds and Parisian Marriage Customs Retold
A nostalgic essay on winter goldfinches and redpolls at Wachusett, noting their year round presence in New England. It contrasts bird fidelity with human marriage rituals in Paris, outlining steps from matchmaking to corbeille offerings and the lavish wedding parade that follows a formal civil ceremony.
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Wihicao
Spink
Thad
Mount Wachusetts
Princeton
Massachusetts
Goldiah
Commonwealth Agentiu
Wachusett
Boston
uvsEing
Labra
Lor
Ensley
Theo
Duke of Argyll
Niagara
Astragalinus Trastis
Allantio
Eet
Paris
Paris Figaro
St. Clotildy
Thomas d’Aquin
Corbeille
Trousseau
England
America
Paris Return in Royal Carriage Intrigue Under Empire
In the Second Empire tale a royal carriage to Paris carries Morny and guests including de Morny and Walowski, with Indian attendants. Mme de Preux, an American, and others smoke in the Empress's face, provoking protest while the entourage displays garish attire and contrasting beauty with gaiety. Lord Malry’s Memoirs note the scene with sharp, scandalous detail.
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Paris
Mme. de Morny
Mme. Walowski
Mme. de Preux
Mme
Whlewski
Phair Buir
Lord Malry
Robbers Attack Bullion Convoy Near Mex City
Bandits assault a bullion convoy traveling between Los Pinos Honore and Cuthushiva. Soldiers defend the coach, killing four robbers. Remaining attackers flee with the wounded and the bullion value around 100,000.
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Abani
Malaria Explained By A Physician In Simple Terms
A physician describes malaria as an affliction linked to the Indian race and climate. He notes varying severity, causes such as diet and defective water systems, and urges consulting a doctor promptly while advising cautious hydration for a daughter. The scene ends with a magazine reference and a nervous incident.
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Elas
Jor
Darkies praised as sailors by Captain Masson
Capt Tom Masson of the bark Brazo defends black sailors saying they are good natured and disciplined when properly led. He recalls sailors Peter Beas killed in New York riots and recounts two accidents on prior voyages with vivid details. The article notes salt market estimates by The Times.
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Washington Post
Mia
Florence
Mate
Theo
Milo
Rhea
Mme
Paris
Eternal City
Taswook
Sixtus V
Papal
Minalahip
Gregory XII
Gaethe
Europe
Henry of Navarre
Elizabeth
England
Rome
St. Peter's
Fortana
Kane
Aupos
Uor
American Register
Amotica
Ajmutican Hees
United States
New York
Denmark
Belgium
Germany
Hungary
Poland
New York Wort
Néné
Popilar Science Monthly
Sicily
Tripoli
Othara
C. GO. Warniora Lock
Popular Science Monthly
Fehrone
Costa
Australia
Ile
Suez
Texas
Aheep
Annas Harmer
Virginia
Tom Masson
Peter Beas
Mobile
Liverpool
George Hurlbut
Ronlotopsail Yard
Visankla
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Pseu
Peter
Waller
Bruce
Tlarners Magasin
Asta
Audien Gaderwoed
Henry Clay
Natalioz
Clark
Pinay
Lonkers-On
Jodee Underwood
Washington
Episcopal Recorder
Richard M. Abercromble
St. Matthew's
Durasy City
Philadelphia
James Abercrombie
Philadel
Ambercromble
Armbercrombia
3Ne
Valley Forge
Morgan L. Weems
John Potts
Pottysgrove
James
Temple
London
Court of Common Pleas
Tory
Halifax
Jonathan
Edinburgh
Middle Department
Colorado
Kansas
Drake
Waray
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