Boer Treasure Divided When Struggle Ended
Horak a former Boer commandant recounts a postwar division of loyalists’ plunder. General Botha ordered 2500 British veterans to Komatipoort for safe passage and split the state’s bullion among them. Bar gold bars were cut into equal shares before their voyage from Lourenço Marques.
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Ita
Botha
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Swelled Head of a Statesman Cited by New York Mayor
Mayor Walker defends a swelled head by comparing a famed Greek triumph. He quotes Alexander the Great and Parmenio the general, noting how great men often mock peace offers. The exchange centers on a boastful attitude amid victory at Issus.
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New York
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Parmenio
Issus
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Hasty Reply Delights Recall of School Days
Mr FL hosts a friend sharing camera pictures and memories of their school days. The guest remarks they will not have a picture made anymore, drawing a quiet, nostalgic moment.
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Mosquito Theme Gong Sparks Blite Noise
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Scarlet Pimpernel tale fuels salon chatter
In Paris era gossip, Lady Alicia and Marguerite press Sir Percy Blakeney for the full exploits of the Scarlet Pimpernel. Sir Andrew Ffoulkes begins recounting the daring rescue of M. de Tournon d Agenay and his family from Paris. The tale stirs London society as the hero eludes capture yet again.
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Comte de Tournon d'Agenay
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da Clement
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Madame la Comtesse
Agenny
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Reform and revolt among the pegie in Howe's Monthly
A fragmented critique arguing that true reform comes from peers reforming themselves to uplift society, criticizing fear and selfishness that hinder collective progress and urging people to act with care and mutual aid. The language signals a historical pamphlet tone on social reform and civic virtue.
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Ww Howe
First armored ships emerge from Gibraltar siege era
The article notes early armored ships around 1787 during the siege of Gibraltar and claims France built the great armored vessel. Four were started to be completed, with the United States Congress passing an act in 1801 to fund armored vessels, including the Galens the Newtron Sites and the Mocitor.
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Madamie Comtesse
Murla
Srat
Rvas
Slege
Gibraltar
Eas
United Staten Congress
Galens
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