The Poor Indian and the Fort Avsiiliy Tragedy
A controversial 19th century vignette recounts a murder near Fort Avsiiliy attributed to a Native man named Bull and his squaw. It describes the aftermath, executions of several Cheyenne captives, and broader notes on violence and myth in frontier life. It weaves in reflections on suicide among Native people, diplomatic talks, and inquiries into why such acts occur, with digressions on Indian history and misperceptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Avsiiliy
Miles City
Montana
Aon Fork Sun
Indiana
Plitin Hall
Te Brish
Bull
Sonng Squaw
Fort Keogh
White Bull
Woll Mountain
Wyoilhg
Achiol
Ayttender
Wollmodntuin
Longue River
Keogh
Budlilo Juni
Shiva
Lia
Island
An Amusing Tale of Andrew Johnson and Col Johnson
A recounting of Andrew Johnson becoming president and a dramatic meeting with Col Robert W. Johnson. The tale describes wartime fears, Johnson’s temper, and the pardon granted after a tense exchange at the White House, ending with a warm handshake and praise for Johnson as a remarkable man.
Curing by Faith Crave Spreads Across Nation and England
A Boston faith cure craze alarms the public as a wave of religio healing grips the country and even England. Reports describe crowds seeking miraculous cures for diverse ailments, with skepticism about charlatanry yet recognition of religious belief fueling the phenomenon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
England
Newspapers of To-Day and Their Growth Across Regions
A survey of the American Newspaper Directory 185 edition notes 14 147 newspapers in the United States and Canada with the US share at 12 973 and one paper per 3 867 people. It highlights Kansas Illinois and New York Pennsylvania growth patterns and the value of new papers as regional prosperity indicators. Also includes a fragment of social chatter and Brooklyn girls at a local rocks discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Powell
New York
United States
Canada
Kansas
Ilinois
Pennsylvania
Ue Earlovs
Abilene
Tex
London
Guatemala
Cornell University
Tuolmne County
California
Lo Wality
Utah
George Riddle
Carroll County
Maryland
Tim
Padific
Dees
Ponta Wo
CitelUbhonsy
Aulanta
Laake Erie
Toledo
Buffalo
France
Greece
Russia
Belgium
England
Bent Mountain
Roanoke
Toqua
Chew
Rutland
Macon
Avro
Who Are the Better Classes in a Free Republic
A long critique of the phrase better classes arguing there are no such social divisions in a republic. The piece defines better classes as the wealthy and proud, notes their exclusivity and contempt for labor, and condemns snobbery while asserting all citizens share equal rights and status despite wealth. It also mentions related notices on Columbus remains and various passing events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Mahal
Tihia
Scollar
Mahdi
White Nile
Near Schaum
Loka
Puta
Londy
Nile
Sife
Kharetou
Maldi
el Mali
Soudan
Jimamannensis
Hasisinye
Prophet
Manl Nad
Tosat
Mohammed Achmai
Tan
Mohammed Achmed
Ramhle
Hania
Heikogort
Oriental Gospel Inn
Langay
Ead
Byt Uey
Avunried
William Riley
Hoe
Onnticlenes
Wil
Ganquer
Chesterton
New England
Bowan
Charles
Saparshithan
Mia
Quckly
Tombstone
Hionah Kendrick
Tippecanoe
Harrison
Washington
Long Bridge
Georgetown
White House
Winsell
Protection
Louie Btate
Thin Free Republic
Pho
Chicago Herald
San Domingo
Christopher Columbus
Span
Columbus
Valladolid
Saville
Haiti
Lorenzo
Havaus
Spanish Academy of History
Sao Domingo
Washington Street
Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Charles Egbert Craddock
Silver City
New Mexico
Fred Estes
Watervale
Onondaga County
Wreupon
Tsco
Fred D. Bates
Nellie B
Russia
Secoud
Conversation as a fine art of talking and observation
Rankins asserts that true conversation requires effort, study, and receptivity beyond mere chatter. He contrasts it with trivial gossip and notes how conversation, like a mirror, reveals the mind. Plato and Dr. Johnson are cited on the value and limits of talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rankins
Jnat
Plato
Imay
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Sydney Smith
Pack Rogers
Lord Atdlay
Cecil
St Louis Globe-Democrat
Hue
Othes Yard
Aiimd
Utica
Wartara
el Mahdi
New York Mercury
Heten
Sho
Misa
Helen Burdett
Gil
United
Entile
Helen
Lor
Far West
Knd
Alyice
Philadelphia
Tyne
Stise
Gusson Hi
Haroun
Lord Gurmoyle
Belfast
Andrew Johnson
Waa
Robert W. Jobson
Arkanans
Col. Johnson
Senate
United Stats
Andrew Juhmson
Johnsony Hall
Col
Johnson
Congress
Hau
Sosit
Co. Jolson Appled
Metropolitan Hotel
Executive Mansion
Presidine
Onca
Andeww Johnson
Cal, Jolson
Hinself
Ike
Anderan
Exoilal
Tom Tamppust
Sammered
Thun
Buth
Fimgell
Andrew
Bob
Brooklyn
Akadleg Rioks
Oreuch Chill
Hollister
Cal
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