Twain in the governor race faces wave of insults
A political candidate recalls a flood of hostile press during a campaign. Newspapers label him perjurer, thief, body snatcher and delirium tremens while recounting sensational accusations from Montana to Cochin China. He notes fear of public reaction and refuses early defense, then faces new charges as the race proceeds.
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Ana
Moab's
New York
John T. Smith
Blank J. Blank
Smith and Blank
Mark Twain
Wakawek
Cochin China
Twain
The
Gazette
Montana
Liz Naitep
Michael O’flannagan
Snub Rafferty
Catty Mulligan
Mr. Blank
Mr. Twain
Delirium Tremens Twain
Benoto
Republican Journal
Foundling Asylum
Ben le Fevre
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Capitol
Ohio
Bob Burdett
Victoria
William the Conqueror
William
Lee
Appomattox Court-House
Col. Marshall
Usl
Northern
Virginia
Major Quincy
New York Herald
Preachers clash with departing worshipers in Arkansas church
A veteran evangelist berates a man leaving a service, sparking a testy exchange. The man reveals his news that his son has died, ending the interruption and prompting reflections on faith and duty. The Lyon County travel notes include anecdotes on youth, ambition, and the dangers of idle promises.
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Jonah
Arkansaw Traveler
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