Notable World News Snippets and Speculations
A collage of late 19th century items commenting on European politics, Hayti, and social issues. The column notes the King of Greece’s notoriety, a Berlin socialist press protest, and a fatal gas attack in New York. It also mentions Hayti women in revolt, Hoax balloonist rumors, a mosquito essay prize, Minnesota hangings, and cremation trends in Italy. The piece observes charity amid rapid wealth in the modern era and hints at looming European war dynamics among major powers.
Beware of sweet talkers in life’s deceptive note
A moral warning text warns to distrust smooth words from flattering friends. It urges evaluating intent, noting true praise comes from a heart without deceit. It compares genuine friendship to hollow flattery and advises vigilance against manipulative speech.
A Strange Lover by the Door in a London Slum
In a Cambridgeshire Street slum, Aurelia and Mary Bevan endure poverty and pride while awaiting news from the fortune promised by an old friend Tom Warren. When a Liverpool connection reveals Tom is dead, the sisters discover the fortune intended for them may still arrive, altering their desperate lives. Their father’s struggles, Audrey Bevan’s bravery, and the sisters’ resolve shape a fragile hope amid hardship.
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Aurelie Bavan
Mary
Aurela
Pinson's Street
Cambwidge Heath
Bethnal Green
London
Aurelia
Aurelian
Aurey
Rupey
Audrey Hevan
Sfother
Pinson’s
Tom Warren
Tom
Audrey Bevan
Andrey Bevan
Dean Sin
Toalay Tam
Lighthouse
Rome
Stitchman
Liverpool
Tam
Wiy
Cowboys on Longest Ride Without Changing Horses
Two Mexican frontiersmen named Montana Harry and Mexican Bill travel from Boston to Eaglesport Texas, a claimed 8200 mile trek. Harry is said to have been a British army scout during the Manitoba rebellion of 1886 and a university graduate, while Bill rode the famed mustang Dynamite once in London amid Buffalo Bill shows. They start each day anew and aim to complete the world's longest nonchanging-horse journey, already drawing money and strong interest.
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Montana Harry
Bill
New York State
Boston
Eaglesport
Tex
Montana
Harry
Louis Riel
Manitoba
Angie
London
Duri
Buffalo Bill
Bill Maya
Prince of Wales
Very and His Coen eer S00 Moonlight on the chicken-house door stars a raccoon tale
A rustic scene unfolds with a moonlit chicken-house door ajar and a dry buttermilk joke. The raccoon peers, startled by the sight, then drinks it down with a sigh, leaving the narrator amused and thirsty.
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Very and His
Coen Eer
The Coon and the Farmer Under Moonlight
A farmer hunts a night singing raccoon that steals his chickens. The nocturnal tale ends with the sly thief carrying off the flock while the other animal keeps singing.
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Arnay
Voon
Napier's Peninsular War History Launch Sparked by Word
A London walk with Lord Langdale inspires Sir William Napier to write a Peninsular War history. Encouraged by his wife who transcribes secret papers, Napier labors at the desk until the first volume appears five years later, earning public praise for his vivid battles and sieges.
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Sir William Napier
London
Lord Langdale
Napier
Edinburgh Review
Jomini
Southey
Langdale
O Mini
Bony Sarvs
Reg
Python aboard steamship Denmark sparks escape tale
A python aboard the steamship Denmark caused alarm as it crawled from the engine room into a pipe compartment beneath the boilers. Crew feared the snake lurked in cots and the dinner table, while officers chased it through dark, cramped spaces.
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Denmark
Socidiad
Techestel Aa
Pson
Central Park
Hun ‘Y
Frank J. Thompson
East Sixtieth Street
London
Clare
Caventer
Baxter
Gillesme
Beth
Lash
Python
Carpenter Lash
Lear
Blacksnake Strikes Man Cutting Bean Poles Near Marshall
James Craddock of Marshall area faced a six foot blacksnake that climbed his leg during pole cutting. Pres Sandidge witnessed the struggle as the reptile lashed with its tail, causing visible injuries before fleeing. Craddock vows to avoid such dangerous tasks again.
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James Craddock
Marshall
Pres Sandidge
Mr. Craddock
Craddock
Vengeful Cobra Strikes After Man Kills Mate at Madras
An employee of Madras Railway Company killed one cobra on a barren plain. A second cobra later entered his bungalow, then pursued him at night and again during tea. He sought a transfer but the venomous snake bit him on the leg, and despite treatment he died.
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Madras Railway Company
The Earthquake Sermon of Rev Dr Talmage
The sermon argues salvation comes through faith in Jesus Christ as the earthquake in Philippi opened doors of truth. It contrasts worldly wealth with spiritual trust, urging immediate belief, using Paul and jailer as anchors, and stressing Christ’s trustworthy, self sacrificing character.
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T. de Witt Talmage
Paul
Minn
Christ
Apostolic Times
Philipp
Silas
Juiler
Joseph
Daniel
Shadrach
John Wesley
Philip
Brutus
Cato
Cassius
Tils
Earth
Heaven
Jesus Christ
Long Branch
Telegraph
Apostle
Hinds
John
Chiriat
Noble Act by Helena Modjeska at Charity Benefit
The San Francisco Examiner recalls Helena Modjeska's generous aid at a benefit for Miss Lewis. Lewis thanked the audience but credited Modjeska for the evening’s success, then kissed Modjeska’s hand as gratitude and admiration filled the Baldwin Theater. The crowd responded with enthusiasm and praise for the act of charity.
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San Franchsco Examiner
Helena Modjeska
Jeffreys-Lewis
Modjeska Ia
Modjeska
Baldwin Theater
Miss Lewis
Modjeske
Rene
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Hayti
Hooax
Doctor Cronin
Doctor
Minnesota
Little Falls
Bulow
Aliow Beer Trust
United States
Italy
Europe
Germany
France
Russia
Austria
Turkey
Chapter
Cattysburg
Gupt. Wilson
Battlenel Aubocission
Osaca
Sally
Pete
Talmage
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Chriel
Dow
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Bethlehem
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Braveheart
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Sivel
Naka
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