Fear of the Matabeles from Mashonaland to Khama's Rule
Examination of Mashonaland frontier tensions as British South Africa Company forces camp on the Zulu boundary. Contrasts Matabele king Lobengula with Khama of the Bamangwato, noting Khama's Christian law, liquor ban, and strict penalties, while Lobengula's regime is described as bloodthirsty and less orderly.
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Bama
Khama
Sow
Lobengula
Mashonaland
Matabeles
Matanele
South Africa
Matabeleland
Pioneer force in Matabeleland opens Mashonaland
Ciaree A. Orr describes Khama and Lobengula rulers, Matabele and Mashona relations, and the British South Africa Company’s pioneer expedition. The march crosses to Fort Victoria and Mashonaland praise. notes on laagers, guards, and rumored hostilities, with geography, agriculture, and mineral prospects highlighted.
Rhodes Premier of Cape Colony Faces Opposition Over Mashonaland Route
Fragmentary passage describes Ye Rhodes and Cape Colony politics amid the British South African Company pioneer force. It notes Lobengula’s grant of permission for a road through his lands to Mashonaland and growing unrest among his people with hints the king wished to withdraw but was pressed to proceed.
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Khamna
Khama
Wek
British South African Company
Masbousland
Matabeleland
Lobengula
Mashonaland
Fort Victoria
Cape Own
United States
Bradlaugh Remembered As Humble Anglian Angler and Parlor Ally
The death of Mr. Bradlaugh prompted wide eulogies for a man once among Britain's most hated figures. He grew more popular after his six year parliamentary struggle, becoming companionable and simple in living. An adept Thames fisherman he enjoyed Sundays in a punt bottom fishing and fly fishing, plus Scottish salmon trips. Labouchere notes he was highly respected across parties and commonly praised by Conservatives.
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Thames
Bradlaugh
England
Scotland
Do You Cough Take Eomp’s Best Home Cure
An old fragment promotes a cough remedy called Eomp’s, claiming it as the best option from druggists. The garbled text hints at a patent treatment and suggests purchase from local suppliers.
Fortifications of the Incas in Cuzco and Ucayali Valley
From Cuzco Peru January 26 describes Sachahuaman fortress and Manco Capac palaces with terraces and high walls. It covers Yucay bathing resorts, irrigation by stone basins, Ollataytambo ruins, ochre stained stone houses, and Inca hospitals perched on cliffs. The piece highlights encounters with locals, a colossal iron-oxide man on a wall, and a tale of Ollanto and Tupac Yupanqui.
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Cuzco
Peru
Palaos
Manco Capac
Manco
Cuscogg
Yucay
Urubamba
Ollataytambo
Lake Chipheros
Lake Huaipo
Grabambe
Yucsy
Huaylirba
Ucayali
Soguery
Inca Fortifications and Cities of Cuzco's Glories
Describes Inca construction at Cuzco with massive limestone walls and terraces, the Suachahnaman towers, and subterranean galleries. Notes road access, and how walls withstood time without cement. Highlights irrigation, gardens on steep rock, and vast plunder taken after Pizarro’s conquest.
Old Spot the war horse dies after 39 years in service
Old Spot owned by Captain T. W. Quackenbush of Portland, a veteran of the Third Michigan Cavalry, died aged 39. Captured near Oxford Mississippi in 1862, he served through the war, carried his captain in victories, and was buried with military honors at sunset. Decorated Day ceremonies have long featured him in Portland parades. The flag will be raised over his grave daily.
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T. W. Quackenbush
Portland
Third
Michigan Cavalry
Grand Rapida
Oxford
Miss
Quackenbush
Passional Crime Sparks Paris Jury Scrutiny
Paris faces a wave of passional crimes as juries favor motives linked to love passions. The piece cites recent murders, cowardice after intent to kill oneself, and social decay among Parisian youth. Hospital statistics show dire conditions after Mardi Gras with strong links to poverty and despair among the urban poor.
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Digfpatch
Paris
France
Madam Dida
Visdimirof
Belgium
The
Figaro
French Ball and a Fantastica Tale Within a Dispatched Page
A Bulos hosted French ball in Paris described with Parisians' etiquette and the scene of young women ready to dance. The narrative shifts to a tale by F Marion Crawford about love, social duty, and a Wanderer who questions affection with Anorna, revealing unrequited passion and personal conflict.
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Anorna
American social queen of Paris is Mrs J C Ayer
In Paris a leading American hostess is Mrs J C Ayer who has made her salons a focal point for the 8,000 American residents. She recently rented the Duchess de Monchy hotel and plans to host several events after Easter, earning wide recognition for her wealth and hospitality.
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Paris
Mackay
J.C. Ayer
Mile. Jeanne Hugo Weds Leon Daudet In Informal Paris Ceremony
The marriage between Mile Jeanne Hugo and Leon Daudet was a love match in Paris with no religious rite per Victor Hugo’s wish. The event featured a magnificent corbeiller and generous gifts from both families including a silver table service and jeweled items.
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Mile
Jeanne Hugo
Jeanne
Leon Daudet
Alphonse Daudet
Paris
Leon
Victor Hugo
Corbeiller
Mme
Adem
George Claike
Jules Simon
George Hugo
Jedine
Wedding Gift Cash Gone Leaves Henry in Despair
In the Philadelphia Times story Maud and Henry return from their tour to find a thousand dollar wedding gift check from Maud's father is worthless. Henry vows to cover Maud's shopping needs by giving money himself whenever she wants.
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Philadelphia Times
Henry
Olee
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Baen
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Labouchere
Eomp
Gould
Pizarro
Ollanto
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Gibraltar
Acropolis
Athens
Ing
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Suachahnaman
Pacific
Robinson
Prescott
Atahualpa
Bulos
Revue Des Deux Mondes
Buloz
Faubourg St. Germain
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Rague
F. Marion Crawford
Chapteer XI
Seain
Aoorns
Kevork
the Wanderer
Comsey
Eafra
Mrs. Ayer
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