Lika-Lika wreck leads to island will and a hopeful marriage
In the South Seas disaster, Thorold Ashby perishes alongside two sailors when the Lika-Lika breaks on coral in Manihiki. Nesta Clyde, his wife’s heir, learns she may inherit, but the affair hinges on a dubious unsigned will. Will Protheroe, a briefless barrister, discovers a way to prove the testament, aided by a Kanaka witness Ramalialiro. after court drama, Nesta gains hope of a fortune and marriage to Will, who rises to legal fame through the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorold Ashby
Tiur
Kunaka
Manihiki Itlands
Thorwld Ashby
Bathurst
Shout
Sinesty
Levuka
Howe
Thurvld Ashby
Liverpool
Naples
Thurold Ashby
Ting
Honolulu
South Seas
Boen
Fiji
San France
England
Ashby
Sonion
Nesta Clyde
Sane
London
Nesia
Liverpool House
Soke
Sannoa
San Francisco
Manihiki
Nesta
Percy
Archibald
Watts
Pacific
Dee Peor
Wen
Samos
Hawaii
Archibald Ashby
Percy Ashby
Thorold
Monty
Guy
Mr. Percy
Answ
Lucy
Ying
Temple
East End
Will Protheroe
Mel
Miss Clyde
Thoroldby
Eostas Paris
Will Potheroe
Vesta
Peteroe
Shakspeare
Sumon
Samoa
Ramaliraliro
Manibiki Islands
Hamelinsliro
Ai Howe
Onslow Square
Ramalialio
Mr. Protheroe
Ling
Protheroe
Biverey
Mr. Archibald
Will
Clydes
Nests
Chitty
Benjamin
Kong
Jon
Alrma
Westa
Clyde
Wens
Mariar Ann
Negra
Utter Bar
Spair
Thorold Aehby
Ramalialiro
Becta
Davey
Smith and Macleod
Ashbys
Justice Treeby
Jdge
Ordship
Tallboy
Will Prothero
Easter Fsland
Europe
Telan
Bel
Esqui
Montague
Fetalakan
Romalialio
Islands
Sydney
Betsijane
Mariarann
Chancery Lane
Grant Allen
Harem Narrative Mentioned by Mes James Brown Potter
The Dispatch preview notes a harem described by Mes James Brown Potter for the Nizam of Hyderabad. It references Osler Joe and a scene with captives. The passage signals a literary or sensational framing tied to a royal setting and exotic elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brown Potter
Hyderabad
Osler Joe
Memorial Ode to Sherman and National Remembrance
A poetic tribute praises Sherman as a nation honors his death with quiet sorrow rather than triumphal display. The piece reflects on monuments of memory, the public mourning, and the lasting value of the people's reverence over stone statues, linking Sherman’s legacy to enduring patriotism. It mentions accompanying notices about funerary observances and local events, including a Grand Army encampment and a tonic vermifuge advertisement, all wrapped in a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Flower Sacrament Day Observed in Churches
Timely topics about the Sacrament of Flowers and Decoration Day are preached across multiple churches. Rev. J. K. McClurkin is urged to accept a call at Shadyside United Presbyterian, with various sermons noted at Forbes and Seneca streets and other congregations downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Shadyside United Presbyterian Church
J. K. McClurkin
D. D
The
Reformed Presbyterian Seminary
Hr. McClurkin
Sunday Services in Pittsburg Churches
Pittsburg churches announce a full slate of morning and evening services across many denominations. Preachers include Rev. Albert M. West, Rev. E. R. Td ar eg Ws, Rev. John Ed and others, with Sunday school and special sermons listed at multiple locations such as Ames M. E. Church Hazelwood, First English Lutheran, Fifth Avenue M. E., and Union churches along Grant and Pitt streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes
Seneca Streets
A. A. Menny
Mt. Ooning
Seth R. Gordon
Sear Penn Avenue
W. A. Stanton
Pistor
Cincinnati
Bible School
Taniay
Penn Avenue
Seventh Street
J. Sutherland
Attertons
H.a
Pittsburg
da. LC
Pansatsso
Ames M. E
Hazelwood
Hisutasp Cuaret
Albert M. West
La.w
Dacte Ee Witenes
Grant Street
Edmund Balfour
D. D. Fouroyn Srurer
G. W. Brown
Good Soldier
Tiay Cavyee
H. K Pendleton
Torap Parsevrenias Cavecs
E. P. Cowan
D. D
Servieces
Sxverra Paessrvertay Carron
Herron An
McClelland
UniversaLrt
Curry Hall
Sixth Street
Fou Avenue
Fr. A
Cameriax Caveen
Mansfield Valley
C. H. Philips
J. W. Miles
Christian LoTaxnay Curnce
Sheridan
East End
Hiram J. Kuder
Pas
Carneu
Ross Street
H. C. Applegarta
Frost Parsorrestas Carron
Wood Street
George T. Purves
Haziawoop Creistian Carnes
J. R. McWane
Oaxpax
M. E.cunnca
L N. Eaton
J. Townsend
D.D
P. M. Cavries
Patterson Street
Southside
H. J. Buckingham
Seaton A
Wasursoros Purserteeian
Farrand
A. U
Ace of God
Jesus
Sabtear
Eotibak
P.M. Sr. Patt Paabidaoes Ermcoral Church
Liberty Avenue
Pearl Street
B. F. Benzell
Mornisanjece
David
Grace Aeroswzo Curees
Grant Prugh
Paator Morning Avenue
John H
W. A. Jones
Ming Soriee
Somme
McD
Hervey
MM Geurebes
Rai
J.P. McKee
Great Victory and Sermons Across Arch Street Churches
A crowded list of church services across Arch Street and surrounding avenues with multiple pastors including Rev. A. Fichthorn, Rev. J. T. Satehell, Rev. W. F. Conner, and Rev. C. D. Trambull. Subjects include The Lord's Supper, The Pearl of Great Price, baptism, and sermons on duty, devotion, and life. Also notes traveling correspondent FERNE G. CARPENTER reports on Mexico from THE DISPATCH.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. A. & Fichthorn
Ima
Shin
Carney
North
Grant Avenues
Arch Street
James T. Satehell
Anca Sreser M. FE. Cavrce
W. F. Conner
Mount of Giese
Barret Cavacs
Scott and Robinson Streets
Laws
Hrd
Stumpe Ganoes Cearrt
Curnce
T. H. Walker
New York
V. Uw
U. P. Chenes
Montgomery Avenue
F. M. Foster
New York City
C.D. Trambull
Morning Sun
Chestnut Street
W. A. Kinter
Bresa Vista Steerer
M. E. Curzon
Allagheny
J. I. Miller
A. L. Petty
D. D
Finnest Canarias Cavace
W.F. Richardson
David
Kennedy
Nichola
Omnes Hall
Bible School
Seministry
Ridge Avenue
Franklin and
Manhattan Streets
W. McCorker
R. x
John B. Gough
K.P. Cavnes
Sandusky Strete
M. Stevenson
W. M. Ginegow
Kansas City
J. 8. Thompson
Utica
M. Foster
Ferne G. Carpenter
Mexico
Carpenter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Zai
Inglis
Queensland
South Sea Islands
Poe
Caenag Hom
Theo
Niles
Miles
Omer
Lears
Ooni
Atlanta
Will Glory
Faere
Sonia
jJowels
Aes
Ufuneral’ Sherman
Shirley Dare
F. E. Randall
Detroit and Cleveland Navigation Company
Grand Army People
Detfoit
Cleveland
D. Jayne
Sodags Heriot Tree
Rase
Schenley Park
Fen
Second Avenue
Fourth Graieniad
Micaasenat
Soli Wall
Allegheny Churches
Saypusey
Harris
Curmen
B. P. Woodburn
Treth
Fleming
Nn Peiaiy
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