A Tale of Three Lions Chapter II Exciting Lion Hunt
The narrator and Harry watch a lioness and three lions stalk and attack a tied ox. An impulsive shot from Harry triggers a deadly chain of lion-on-lion aggression, drawing in two more lions and escalating into a tense chase through moonlit brush. The trio of lions moves in, roaring and battling as the narrator weighs whether to fire.
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Harry
Pharaoh
Jim-Jim
Yves
Richards
Marting
Death of Jim-Jim and the lion fight at Pilgrims Rest
The narrator recalls a brutal lion battle between a black-maned and a yellow-maned lion ending with the yellow-maned winning and a hunter named Quatermain killing the victor with an express bullet. They then pursue the wounded lioness through the bush, where Pharaoh intervenes with an ax to stop her. The tale ends with their arduous return to Pilgrims Rest after a grueling trek.
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Pharaoh
Harry
Fromm
Inkoos
Jim-Jim
Hunter Quatermain
Hunter recalls dangers that fed his living in years past
The speaker reflects on earning a living through hunting, valuing the thrill and peril. He notes disasters occurred, but some events yielded profit and remarkable sights, hinting at a tale of a hunt that earned four thousand pounds and showed an extraordinary sight.
Rebuilding Noses Through Early Plastic Techniques
A 19th century overview notes how New York face reconstruction emerged with Dr. Robert Weir pioneering nose restoration. He first used a living bird graft then moved to inanimate materials and finally aluminum implants secured under the skin to craft Grecian or roman nasal shapes. Other surgeons like Abbe Powers and Knight followed, marking progress in cosmetically restoring noses.
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New York
New York Tribune
Robert Weir
Harlem
Weir
Abbe
Powers
Denverland
Knight
Stolen Wall Among Two Noted Thievery Feats In Haverhill
A New York Press report notes two unusual thefts in Haverhill Massachusetts one involves 15000 live fish from an artificial lake built by Charles Goodrich the other a stone wall from the Hebrew Burial Association cemetery wall about a mile long and spanning nearly 1000 cords of stone authorities dispute ownership and contemplate suit while locals wonder where the wall and fish vanished to and who will be accused next.
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Haverhill
Mass
New York Press
Hebrew Burial Association
Charles Goodrich
Whittier
Millvale
Water’ Board
Haverhill-t
A Married Man Merchant Tailor in New York
Dialogue-heavy snippet shows a tailor customer exchange in a New York setting. A man seeks a suit while noting the tailor’s awareness of his marriage. The passage reflects period speech and shop chatter captured in the Weekly.
Questioning applauding crowds at a theater piece
A quoted exchange notes a claqueur asking why audiences should applaud a performance. The reply concedes quality but masks it as casual fun for the day, reflecting a playful, satirical view from Fliegende Blaetter.
Major McKinley Named Third Methodist President
The Philadelphia Presbyterian note announces Major McKinley as the third president of the Methodist organization. The item states the appointment and aligns with church leadership updates.
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Major McKinley
Philadelphia
Flood Devastates Guthrie Oklahoma After Cloudburst
A sudden cloudburst floods West Guthrie Oklahoma as the Cottonwood river bursts its banks washing away homes and bridges. The main water works pipe ruptured flooding reservoirs and cutting off residents on a newly formed river island. Dozens may be dead or missing as townspeople struggle amid wreckage and rising waters.
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Guturie
Okla
Cottonwood
West Guthrie
West
Guthrie
Heim
Daring rescue attempt on river ends in missing trio
Three men tried to rescue an old man from a tree as a raft rushed down the Cimarron. The raft struck overhanging limbs and its crew were knocked off but stayed aboard. Two men secured a stern wheel boat and saved several men and women from trees. The cable parted and the boat drifted away, later landed far downriver.
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Cimarron
Flood disrupts Santa Fe line between Guthrie and Seward
Wichita reports from Guthrie note floodwater 2 to 30 feet deep on the Guthrie Seward tracks. High water hits region with rivers overflowing and rail damage causing train diversions.
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Wichita
Kan
Santa Fe
Guthrie
Seward
Reno
Okla
Presbyterian Church
Rock Island
Yukom
Absconding Express Agent Captured in California
Cadmus C. Gordon, an American Express courier from Leeton, stole a package containing $1,000 last March and fled to California. Gordon, a married man with a prior good reputation, surrendered to authorities in Stockton after being pursued. W. Hartshorn, representing American Express, arrived in Wanrensacra, Missouri, with Gordon in custody.
Three Candidates Named for Minister to Spain
President McKinley considers three applicants for minister to Spain Herbert W Bowen consul at Barcelona John Russell Young of Philadelphia and President Hill of Rochester University Their hearings during the Barcelona riots boosted Bowen and supported a consular to ministerial promotion by influential voices
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Washmnerox
McKinley
Spain
Herbert W. Bowen
Connecticut
President Hill
Rochester University
John Russell Young
Philadelphia
Bowen
Barcelona
Greece in Peril as Revolt Looms in Athens
In Arnens on April 29 public excitement mounts amid reports of a looming revolution in Greece. Foreign residents hoist flags, opposition leaders seek to avert upheaval, and King George may abdicate in favor of Prince George. Special trains summon deputies. the French minister requests a warship return, and merchants guard Hermes Street as patrols deploy near the Boule.
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Prince George
M. Abouerre
le Touche Trevella
Piraeus
Hermes Street
Boule
King George’s exile prep as Greece crisis deepens
London and Athens report rising revolutionary fervor after cessation of hostilities in Epirus. The Greek king’s castle at Smidstrup Denmark readied in case of abdication. Mediation efforts among France Britain Italy and Russia intensify as Turks attack Velestino and are repulsed. General Smolensk sends aid to Velestino.
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Londox
George of
Greece
Smidstrup
Denmark
Athens
Epirus
Jannina
Turkey
Yolo
Tdessaly
Velestino
Volo
Larissa
Pharsala
Would-Be Assassin Petrio Acciarito Declared Insane
Doctors examining Petrio Acciarito the Artegna iron worker who attempted to stab King Umberto pronounce him insane. The incident occurred as the king was en route to the races in Rome on April 26.
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Assassia
Rome
Petrio Acciarito
Artegna
Lidine
Humbert
General Merritt Granted Leave to Visit Europe
Major General Wesley Merritt commanding the Department of the East with headquarters in New York has been given a three month leave of absence to travel abroad. He indicated a wish for a European vacation but army circles expect him to visit the Turkish Greek front to observe the operations of the two armies.
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Merritt
Europe
Washinotox
Wesley Merritt
Department of the East
New York
Coal or Corn Fuel Question Analyzed By Nebraska Expert
A Nebraska university experiment compared coal and dent corn as fuel. One pound of coal yielded 1.1 times the heat of one pound of corn, with coal priced at 1.65 per ton in Lincoln. Authors weigh transport, handling, cleanliness, and storage, noting coal lasts longer but corn can be cheaper if managed well.
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University of Nebraska Experiment Station
Nebraska
Lincoln
State irrigation board names new force of secretaries
The state board of irrigation appointed a new force including M. Wilson of South Omaha as secretary, MecClosky of Gering as assistant secretary, Capt. J. Adams of Crawford and H. H. Pickins of McCook as under secretaries for the second and first districts respectively. Salaries are set at 1000 for the secretary and 1000 for the assistant, with under secretaries paid a day and expenses up to 800 a year. Wilson is a math teacher and engineer, a populist. MecClosky an engineer and democrat. Pickins a populist. Adams a fusionist who previously served as head janitor at the state house. The board received many applications before filling the posts. Farmers report alfalfa fields dying or badly damaged, with roots dead or fields spilled out, risking plowing and reseeding due to winter sleet storms.
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State Board of Irrigation
M.‘ Wilson
South
Omsha
A. B.'Mecclosky
Gering
Capt. J. Adams
Crawford
H. H. Pickins
McCook
Wilson
South Omaha
McClosky
Pickins
Capt. Adams
Gov. Boyd
State House
Irrigation Board
North Loup
Mystery of Sam Long Disappearance Solved
Washington dispatch reports the Sam Long case from Nebraska, who vanished while visiting relatives in Boston before the inauguration. Authorities in Boston and Washington were alerted, then Judge Strode received a Troy New York letter from Jim claiming recovery from grip and asking pension claim assistance. Long offered no explanation of his whereabouts.
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Washington
Dispatch
Sam Long
Nebraska
Boston
Mr. Long
Lice
Strode
Jim
Troy
N. Y
Hoy Killed by an Angry Cow
A 12 year old boy, son of Samuel Bdéwersock of Thayer, was killed when an enraged cow dragged him under a wagon. He had tied a halter to his waist to control the cow, the animal panicked and dragged him across rough ground. Despite cries for help, assistance arrived too late.
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Hoy
Samuel Bdéwersock
Thayer
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