Forrest's Defeat at Tupelo Described by Kilmer
The piece recounts General Nathan Bedford Forrest's July 14 1864 defeat at Tupelo Mississippi by General Andrew Jackson Smith and Federals. It notes Forrest's rash attacks, Smith's flanking move, and the limited cover for Confederate troops on a knoll near the open field, concluding with Forrest's retreat and defensive stance amid harsh engagement.
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G L. Kilmer
Exneral X. B Forrest
Trpelo
Miss
Andrew Jackson Smith
Baniti
Oaknoll
Forrest
Smith
Smilth
Tupelo
Fae Forrest Himeelf
Forrest and Smith Clash In Tupelo Retrospect Chronicle
A Civil War battle narrative details Forrest’s and Smith’s engagements at Tupelo. Confederate assaults faltered against Federal batteries as Mower’s division held ground, with heavy casualties and strategic retreats cited. Kilmer’s closing notes recount a Sacred Oak legend and a tanning anecdote linked to historical lore.
By a Trick Of Fate
A sea voyage tale follows Katherine Hetherington as her yacht battles a savage storm. She clings to love for Bruce Hetherington while facing fate and a proposed separation born of class and pride. Paris awaits as safety comes at St Hilaire.
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Katherine
Mr. Hetherington
Catherine Hail
Hetherington
Harbor
Ecourse
French
Paris
Berbec
Normandy
Crescent Shore
Bruce
Alexander
Aecknowtle
Martigny
Berbee
Kitty Lorimer
Pinte Hetherington
Lorimer
Berber
Berbese
France
Kit
Bin
Peter Ee
Death
St. Hilaire
Two Fairs of Fetters and a Noble Prisoner Tale
A fragment from the Free Press recalls an Indian war episode where English prisoners, including Baird, suffer fetters. A gray haired officer asks to share the bondage with the wounded man, and by a vow two pairs are used on one. Baird later survives to reclaim freedom, while his noble friend dies in prison. Also noted is a light dialogue about a preferred marriage, Father-Daughter, Algernon Von Spock seeking a match with a daughter who doubts his sense.
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Mawer
Forrest
Broun
Mower
Epicletas
John Lubbock
Epictetus
Praetorium
India
Tippoo Sahib
Baird
Elal
Baird Ted
Algernon von Spock
Papa
Petreit Free Press
Silent confession of marriage born from loneliness
Two men debate the motive behind a wedding as one declares he married for sympathy while the other retorts he bore witness to the act and implies shared blame. The dialogue centers on loneliness and motive with a sharp, terse exchange.
Herculean Labora Nagesby What did he leave to charity
The Baltimore American quotes Nagesby saying he left charity to cover his multitude of sins in a wry remark about a colossal task. The piece characterizes the humorous tone and references a labor of covering sins as a charitable pledge.
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Nagesby
Wagsby
Baltimore American
John Hoyt Chooses Love Over Wealth In River Rescue
In a Millville town, John Hoyt, a bookkeeper with eyes for Rosamond Vane, faces a choice between a rich life with her and a steady, plain future with Kath. When a dam breaks, Kath heroically sails through flood waters to save Rosamond, prompting John to confess love and release Kath.
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John
Kath
Rosamond Vane
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George L Kilmer
St. Columbian's
Ireland
St Columbian
Hiritish Isles
Konmare
T.C. McChure
William
Jim
John Hoyt
Ohn Hoyt
Vane & Co
Rosamond
Aliss Vane
Sandy
Ife
Miss Vane
Beethoven
Beatrice di Cenci
Pring
Robert Browning
Browning
John Host
Great White House
Tohlin
Kat
Eath
Raha
Marie Antoinette
Abbe de l'Orme
Prela Strobach
Breslau
Neunedorf
Deinrichs
Thas
the Fool
Wail Street
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