Bulgaria's Independence Fuses Old World Hatreds and New Power Plays
A lengthy survey traces Bulgaria's push for independence from the Ottoman Empire, highlighting centuries of struggle against Turkish rule, the role of Prince Ferdinand, and the strategic interests of Austria, Italy, Russia, and Germany as Europe recalibrates after the Berlin Treaty. It details Bulgaria's military buildup, eastern Rumelia governance, and potential flashpoints at the Balkans and straits.
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Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Bal Warla
Berlin
Disraeli
Rissia ii
Ban Stefano
Europe
Barbariem
Balkan Peninsula
Stephen Durshan
Tirnovo
Kosovo
Sultan Amurath
Lazarus
Halkan
Fan Stefano
Turkey
Macedonia
Aegean
Buttila
Riyusel
Hulgaria
Rumelia
Dub Farin
Servia
Wis
Slivalima
Sintoamen
Kila
Perdinand
Young Turks Party
Hulearian Stalemmen
Army Olfcéra
Tularia
Austria
Italy
Russia
Germany
France
Guuland
Principality of Bulgaria
South
Eastern
Oxur
Bosphorus
Dardanelles
Black Sea
Baltic
England
Levant
Egypt
Suez
India
Mediterranean
Tripoli
Constantinople
Marape
Asia
Kneeland
William
Poker Night Confessions in a Family Parlor
Dear Funch recounts a Monday poker night where George Riggaby and Mrs. Lorrens clash over cards and dresses. Amid snappy banter and mishaps, the pot shrinks as bets rise and lessons linger about prudence, laughter, and keeping rubbers on.
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Funch
George Riggaby
Mourde
Kheokue
Peaches
Mrs. Lorreng
Mrs. Lorrenz
Carda
George
Maude
Pat
George Riegaby
Hoyle
Mrs. Lorrenzy
Fifth Avenue
Buneh
Order of the Companions of the
Mills of the Gods
Bill Gaw Seeks Ride After Wife Fight At Wayside Inn
Bill Gaw, a catter at a Wayside inn, stands at yard gates with sorrow, after a quarrel with his wife that left him feeling defeated. A carriage with ladies stops for horses, the driver offers a ride to Fournham for two and a half dollars, and Gaw plans to fetch his wife for a staged burn, offering three dollars for the driver to humor him.
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Hill
Catter
Ell
Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Stubb Whig and Brown Household in Chicago Daily News Snippet
A brief Chicago Daily News line depicts Mrs Stubb Whig and Mr Stubb discussing a neighbor, with Brown and his young wife beating a carpet in unison. The playful exchange likens two hearts beating as one.
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Stubb
Martha
Whig
Brown
Mr. Stubb
Chicago Daily News
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Czar Alexander
Sofia
Mischhoff
Lulgaria
Alwence
Tubarin
Bertin
Sublime Parte
Rent European Pfowers
Hole Underwood & Underwood
N. Y
Stereogran
Expredi
Ty Undermond & Calum
Ay Wy
Tereograph
Underwood & Underwood
Jonn Alnry Poker
Geo. W. Hobart
Hugh M'Hugh
Oreeka
Patricia Holivar
Mra
Lorreng
Bill