Escape from Siberia and escapees told in letters
A translated narrative from M. Debagorio Mokcievitch details his 1879 escape from exile in Siberia after a harsh march and disguise, including capture of fellow prisoners, time in Mizensk and Irkutsk, and a final flight toward the Chinese frontier. He credits local Russians for aid and notes other notable exiles and historical figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Debagorio Mokcievitch
Switzerland
Biboria
M. Mokrieviteh Ix
Russia
Kiel
Mokrievitoh
Brandtrer
Ossineky
Martis
Brandtusr
Ossinsky
Unknown
Mokrievitch
Siberia
Mizensk
Oust Kara
Nijni Novygogod
Krasnoyarsk
Irkoutek
Mokrieviteh
Isbitzkey
Orloff
M. Mokrieviteh
Irkontsk
Tabitzkey
Izbitzkey
Ginee
Irkoutsk
Balaganask
M. Mokrievitch
M. Mokheyiteh
Trussis
Sifely
Wlotrowsky
M. Debaorio Mokheriteh
Lapatin
Trkoutek
Bakounine
Geneva
London News
Lefebvre Dream Ceiling For Vanderbilt Bedchamber
Philadelphia Telegraph reports Jules Lefebvre’s dreamlike ceiling, commissioned by a leading American patron, depicting Night and the Hours in silvered dawn above a Sleep scene. The work blends ideal beauty with mythic imagery in a serene voyage to Dreamland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Lefebvre
Ouly
Parc Monveau
Mr. Vanderbilt
Feprangas
Aurora
Phirba
Apollo
Roay Cupid
Ace
Earth
Thu Jiome
Guido Reni
Michas Angelo
Fiescoes
Arda Cor
Philadelphia Telegraph
Unclear Albany Letter Lists Poet Saxes Deaths
An Albany letter notes the poet's life misfortunes beginning in 1874 with Saxe in Brooklyn and lists deaths in numerical order from 1874 onward, detailing the poet’s family tragedies and references to Saxe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Saxe
Albany
Saxe
Brooklyn
Jaura
The Old Nab collection sells to the King at Hanover
An eccentric Kassel art collector, Old Nab, wields a final choice between keeping his cherished Rubens or surrendering his life’s gallery. After years of poverty and cold rooms, his treasures are auctioned to the King of Hanover, who offers pension and ceding rights, but Naball dies content and uncoerced, while officials weigh further relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Spoopendyke
Mra
Spoopendyke
Saratoga
Mrs. Spoopendyke
Mr. SpoopendiRe
Poe
Jenith
Flenss
Fleuss
Mr. Fleass
Taunton
Bhoes
Davis & Lewis
P.O. Marshall Ableh
A. D.schnyer
Kassel
Aong
Shriend
Hanover
Chamterlain
Old Nall
Henally
Sind
Walla
Barwin
Nidil
Hesse-Nassau
von Moeller
Nahi
Wilbelshohe
Mr. von Moeller
Yaris
Boston Post
Eluyard
Puck
Boston
Ube
Phos
Philadelphia Chronicle-Herale
Boston Transcript
Oscar Wilda
Philadelphia Bulletin
Saminio
Bill Higgins
Sammie
Vonkers
Razelle
Europe
America
Charles Dudley Warner
Henry W. Longfellow
John @. Whittier
H. H. Boyern
Saxe i Tolm
Bret Harte
Gail Hamilton
Thomas Beahes
Louisa M. Alcott
Doonté G. Mishel
Harriet Prescott Spofford
Elisabeth Stuart Pheins
Geo. McDonald
Washington Giidden
the Goodale Sisters
Alfred Tennyson
John H. Clarence Chole
Rossiter Johnson
Susan Coolidge
Edward Eggleston
R. A. Proctor
Christiana. Sottl
A. D. T. Whitney
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Colin Thaxter
Marion Linkand
T. W. Higginson
Lucy Lareom
Noah Airnpka
Alice In Wonderland
Oliphant
T. B. Aldrich
England
Kondoo Daily News
the Spectator
Childian
Mgasines
Ata
Dire
Mary
Mapes Dodge
St. Nicholas
Hans Brinker
Bilver
Ste. Ate
Edward Beglesson
Eta
Coreperx Suouto
Mose
Richard Wagner
Gitla
Srtlales
Rice
Tue Century
Buron Square
New York
Wootah Bt
Nicholau
the Starrswax
Cne Petter
Spicer
Alther
Sol
Bess
Miscellany of Quips and Oddities from Historic Press
Fragments from the era include pithy quips about dogs and signs of death, misread proverbs, and jokes from Puck and other papers. Notable items recount doctors meeting, imitation clams, and a tale of fortune and sudden joy.
The Sun Promotes a New Kind of Journalism
The Sun aims for concise fresh reporting and fearless independence, pledging truth telling and broad coverage. It promises readership value through readable, regional news, with strong opinions and no fear of expressing them. The weekly and Sunday Sun editions are detailed, with agricultural, literary, and market content, plus expansive advertising and subscription options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sun
Printing House Square
Hengrar
Brooklyn
Eckhart
Farmer's
Sunday Sun
Golconda
Dens Bhumor
Daily Sun
the Sun
T. W. Land
iTine
New York City
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Soran
Jane
Weaor
Jean
Rook
Alta Llourane
Aire
Rehron
Ubiate
Senge
We Independent
Reaper
Ark i
Moramoniatn
Besley
Renee Rerettar
Scar
Ianndabual Cyclopedia
Awdl Abel
Beluds
BibMeat
Atte
Munle
Blancs Ao Mininteriat
Hous Tallipance
Agrion
Qiasshall, Mick
Nolexpento
Othne
Byron Church
Marshall
Current
Boidye Superior
Hi. W. W.cleveland
Jack Frost
i _ purchasing
A. H. Delong
Burt & Mears
Chfargo & CO
Large & Complete
Tler
Ievoklya
Sarah E. Saxe
Post
Rock
James
St. Albans
John G
Sophia M Saxe
Judge Sallace
Bridgeport
Harrist
John T. Saxe
James J . Bosworth
Hi Father
Charles G. Saxa
Qwlentis
Company
Patradilly
Amnion
Beat Weiters
Boandel
Sunisy-echool
United States
Farm Snd Garden
Ineurance
Aivartisament
Genidl
Qtooyas
Henry.& Johnson
Aroica
Shiloh
Watson
Thorley
Seliggler
Dr. Ayer
Ayer
Cklon
Arnica Salve
Seaman & Co
Hyde’n Drug Store
G. Lemon
W.M. Eleton
Vanderbilt
Kabristan
Kabul
Chitral
Sung Yuo
Hwan Thsang
Turkestan
London Times
pAt Genoa
Iis Government Hospital
Irwin, Col
Tidewater
Greensbro
N. C
Daily Battle Ground
Philai Ia
Portes Giraffe
New New York
ST. Wigholas
Weare
Niacture
P. A. Spicer
Ht. Marshall
Ry Pers
Onal
Newcomb
Endicott
Nottingham
Woodward
Detroit
Mich
W.W. Smith
F. B. Brewer
Aston
Faerit Shaw
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