Man of Action Complicates Deception With Photo Twist
A husband on a business trip carries his wife’s photo and writes amorous letters, prompting discovery when a mistaken copy is traced. Facing cross examination, he reveals a newly acquired photo and questions how his deceit can be explained, hinting at a melodramatic public exposure.
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York Mail
Claude Seendon
Leah “Hetersleigh
Africa
Miss Keene
Misa Keene
The Hugo Merimee Exchange and Paris to Brussels row
A fragment from a periodical notes Victor Hugo faced widespread criticism after a speech at a Brussels dinner hosted by Belgian librarians. Merimee attacked Hugo while Hugo fired back with writs. The passage also covers a London coffee house origin and diverse brief curiosities on gold as a base metal and everyday anecdotes.
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Merimee
Prosper Merimee
Brussels
Victor Hugo
Peculiar Anecdotes and Fragments From a Public Gathering
The fragment recounts a local attorney reflecting on youth and a bold choice between a fine and jail, then pivots to snippets from Pearson’s Weekly on childhood letters and literature. It includes brief jokes about food, money, and everyday life, ending with miscellaneous quips on success and pluck.
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Central American Volcanic Ring and Notable Eruptions
A compact survey of Central American volcanoes from Irazy Costa Rica through Poas and San Jose to Cosiguina, noting ash plumes and historic blasts. It recalls Momotombo’s rumblings and the 1835 Cosiguina explosion that darkened the region for two days and spread pumice across the Pacific.
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Heredia
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el Vijao
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Bogota
Central America
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Dueling in Italy and a Crown Prince Duel Legend
A retrospective look at Italy's famed duel between the Count of Turin and Prince Henry of Orleans sparked by a dare during wartime. The scheme involved Victor Emmanuel as a prank, with Thomas Crispi orchestrating the ruse to mock chivalry. The piece blends satire and historical rumor with sensational detail.
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Turin
Prince Henry of
Orleane
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Europe
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