Giacomo and Gladys Remember Thee Returns
A tale of Giacomo the street violinist who befriends Gladys de Luce and Mrs Bacon. Fifteen years later Giacomo becomes a celebrated musician who remembers the kind acts at the poor house and reunites with Gladys during a Philadelphia concert ending in marriage and a grateful Mrs Bacon.
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Gladys
Giacomo
Mrs. Bacon
Gladys de Luce
Philadelphia
Bacon
Giacom
Mrs. Bacer
Nancy and Ned on Strike in a Child's Heavenward Hope
A poverty stricken father Ned faces long unemployment as his four year old daughter Nancy consoles him. They plan to sell their last belongings to buy bread, and the girl speaks of Heaven where bread is found. A sunbeam of hope returns as Ned gathers courage and better days arrive.
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Mrs. Bacon
Mrs. de Luce
Gladys
Mrs.de Luce
Giacomo
Gia
William
Nancy
Ned
Childie
Bob
Munyon
Illustrated World
Coffin Escape on Underground Railroad Tale Told
A Boston New York Tribune correspondent recalls 1859 when Job Yancey fled slavery by being sealed in a coffin with crackers and water and shipped toward Providence Rhode Island. He endured agonizing transport and deceit before reaching a free home and supporters.
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Boston
New York Tribune
Underground
Columbia
8. C
Job Yancey
Providence
R. I
Job
Yancey
New York
Journal Office Delivers First-Class Job Work
The JOURNAL Office reports top quality printing and binding service for local notices and articles. Clients praise timely turnaround and accurate reproduction.
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Journal
Heroic pledge ends courtship as he asks for marriage
After a Sunday night church gathering, George, long courting a West End girl named Fannie, declares a bold act of heroism and promises to marry her. The dialog suggests a long romantic lead to a decisive proposal, with the preface noting a forthcoming sequel.
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George
Fannie
Thrace Escapes Mother’s Hurry Warning
In a hurried moment Thrace disobeyed his mother’s orders in the upper hall. He bolted toward the stairs taking multiple steps at once and tumbled to the floor. He then climbed a chair and, catching his breath, told his mother she ought not to hurry him.
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Thrace
Senorita Lopez in Atlanta Siege Inspires Gallant News
A wry Civil War tale recalls Maria Lopez, the famed senorita who mingled with officers during a siege in Atlanta. Her fearless part in balls and battles drew admiration while a dropped note revealing fort plans nearly led to her arrest. She later vanished as Union and Confederate lines shifted.
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Maria Lopez
Atlanta
Senorita Lopez
New Orleans
Richmond
Charleston
Maria Wopez
Hood
Nashville
The Beggar Who Imitated Huntsman Steel
An English clock maker Huntsman secretly developed a superior steel used for springs costing far less than the current best. A beggar, actually a rival iron maker, gained entry during a cold night and secretly observed the process, later building large steel works mirroring Huntsman’s method.
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England
Sheffield
Eng
Huntzman
Hirdoes
Huntsman
Huntsman’s Works
Young Lawyer Rebuffed Over Public Defender Fees
In a District Court case a prisoner given the maximum penalty for horse stealing, fifteen years, objected to defense by a court appointed young lawyer. The prisoner asked the judge for protection, saying the lawyer would seek a new trial. The judge assured rights but the lawyer later declared he would not defend pauper criminals without payment.
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Noonan
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Woodings Building
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