The Reason Wily Chicago Mail Narrative of John Harrow
John Harrow recalls a life of study law and a happy marriage built on hard work. A San Francisco boarding house encounter with Bertha and Cora Lane sparks a dangerous love, a rejected proposal, and years of misfortune before a dramatic San Quentin twist reveals family secrets and renewed hope.
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Chicago Mail
John Harrow
John Harlow
San Francisco
Cal
Wentworth
An Harlow
Havana
Bartha
Miss Wentworth
Bertha
Sheabainen
Harlow
Mas
Ant
Welaicholy
Tanner
Hona
Brant W
Oni Fairines
Avery
Cara Lane
Hertha
Joe
Cara
Tate
Rerihis
Talion
Berita
Crima
House of
Cora
Havert
Judge Duchan Completes Work Before His Wedding
A clerk interrupts Judge Duchan, the first comptroller, at work to announce his 3:30 wedding. He plans to finish tasks in thirty minutes to attend the ceremony, insisting the event will not delay business. The tale about him disallowing part of his salary for absence is unfounded.
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Duchan
Thy Tremelly
Hila
The Sepoy Mutiny Retold from the Pittabirg Gazette
William Bentley recalls the 1857 Meerut rising and the Cawnpore massacre. He describes brutal scenes, the massacre of officers, the well at Cawn pore, and the aftermath including executions and monuments. Bentley notes the Bengal army casualties and survives as a European officer who witnessed the mutiny firsthand.
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Malvarre
Pittabirg
Meerut
Bunpalo
Arma
Finnis
London
Myread
Sixth Carbineer Regiment
Bengal Army
Cawnpore
Nava Sahib
Wheeler
All India
Ganges
Crinypore
Awellings
Delisi
Cowe
Carmichael
Cyu
Lackamy
Etait
Dannii Muir
Vincent Byeny
Talis
Rexenel
Clyde
Otwa
Aiuset
Mtr
Nerning
Me Lentley
Cloeps
India
Vote Buying Alleged at Polls in San Francisco Post
A San Francisco Post report describes a bystander at a polling place shouting about vote buying by candidates Thomson and others. The witness claimed payments as high as four dollars per vote while vowing to raise the price further. an elderly man bewailed threats to good government.
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Hun
Tiydivtia
Orvasion
Garfield
New
Hancock
Citzens
Sheridan visits Missionary Ridge panorama scene
The article describes General Sheridan visiting a Missionary Ridge panorama with observers, reflecting on Civil War battles. He recalls losses, officers, and lessons about courage, skulkers, and discipline, contrasting past warfare with modern weaponry and the ethics of war.
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Stivral
Pancorama
Missionary Ridge Panorama
Chicago
Sheridan
Davis
Jon Hooker
Lookout Mountain
Missionary Ridge
Webster
Gen. Sheridan
Col. Sheridan
Moon
Bragg
Granger
Chickamauga Valley
Chicamange
Lnever
Tennessee
Tam
Ridea
Tay Phe
Tie
Wary Exchange at White House Reception
A clipped transcript recalls Mrs. Cleveland and a political exchange at a White House reception. The scene shows Mrs. Cleveland’s satisfaction and a heated moment with Senator Ingle of Kauss, as a Republican retort questions cooling the room.
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Washington
Cleveland
Ingaile
Kauss
White House
Clevelami
Maine
New York
Lady Waterlow and connections to San Francisco gossip
Lady Waterlow wife of Sir Sidley Waterlow ex mayor of London now in Washington is a daughter of George Hamilton of California. She met her husband while working in fashion for a San Francisco paper. Her husband is 68. AR Hoagland of New York gave 50000 to Antioch College Ohio to endow a chair of higher physiology.
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Lady Waterlow
Sir Sidley Waterlow
London
Washington
George Hamilton
California
San Francisco
Cald
Mackaya
Stanfords
Hoagland
New York
Antioch College
Ohio
Your Money or Your Life In Civil Defense Debate
Harpora Weekly cites Senator John P. Jones of Nevada arguing against risking life in burglaries while a distinguished city lawyer calls his stance sagacious and lawful The Morrissey anecdote adds contrast showing restraint can prevent loss Morissey avoided confrontation and kept only small gems, shaping a tale of prudence over violence by crime time.
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John P. Jones
Nevada
Harpor'a
Lalwaya
Betepdina
Rochester N. Y
Mr. Morrissey
John Morrissey
T'Roy
Contrasting Pictures in Washington Special
An editor recalls a historical incident in Hayt where a fugitive sought British protection at the Port au Prince consulate. Haytian officers breached the consulate, seized the British colors, and pursued the fugitive. The British Navy blockaded Kingston, demanded surrender and punishment, and fired upon the town when terms were refused, then accepted terms after a flag of truce.
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Washington
Hayt
Port Au Prince
Kingston
Kingston Harbor
Rubbers and Galoshes Mock English American Terms
An American student in London learns the British names for common footwear. A misunderstanding over rubbers leads to confusion with whet stones until the Englishman clarifies that galoshes are rain over shoes. The piece notes the linguistic gap between England and the United States.
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England
United States
Youngalan
London
Tivill
Udid
New Terme
A New Play Condemned by Sharp Review
Brown asks about his new play and Pegg criticizes it as a waste, lacking essential elements. The reviewer mocks the absence of poker jokes and suggests audiences expect sly allusions and rich costumes, predicting the play’s failure.
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Brown
Fox
Pegg
Juin
Tome
Dorn
Boston
Stonewall Jackson’s Flank Attack at Chancellorsville Excerpt
Chancellorsville narrative describes Gen C C Howard recounting the flank attack. The scene details cannon and musket fire, Devons and Schurz lines, panic among troops, riderless mounts, and a mortally wounded aide. Howard remounts with help from orderlies as officers urge counterfire.
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Chancellorsville
C.C. Howard
Stonewall Jackson
Col. Armitsuon
Lirat
Devon
Deven
McLean
Jecamp
Dessauer
Hooker
Dickenson
Barlow
Buschbeck
Dickinson
Younger Engineer Beats Veteran on Time Keeping
The Indianapolis Journal reports a case on a major railroad where a young engineer, assigned to a fast express, ran the train on schedule from junction to terminal, while a veteran, previously acclaimed for punctuality, failed to meet timing. Coal usage favored the younger engineer, averaging about 100 pounds per day less than the veteran. An investigation by the Brotherhood of Engineers supported the superintendents, noting the younger engineer’s superior competence.
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Brotherhood of Engineers
History of Shaving Across Civilizations and Ages
The text traces shaving from biblical mentions in Genesis and Leviticus through ancient Egypt and Rome. It notes slaves and priests shaving in Egypt, Romans adopting daily shaving by Bons Africans, and fashion shifts in France and Britain from Edward III to Charles I. Beards and mustaches rise and fall with rulers and cultural norms.
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Joseph
Pliny
Bons Africians
France
Louis XIII
Edward Tit
Charles I
Europa
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