Courage of Captain Plum on Beaver Island in Mormon conflict
Capt Nathaniel Plum travels to Beaver Island seeking redress for a ship looting by Mormons. He meets Obadia Price who binds him with an oath to deliver a package to Franklin Pierce. Plum notices a frightened young woman, later rescues Nell, and learns of threats from King Strang as Arbur Croche pursues them.
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Nathaniel Plum
Sloép
Beaver Island
Obadia’ Price
Mormon Council
Price
Nat
Franklin Pierce
Dent
United States
Rice
Plum
Strang
Captive Freedom Follows Bold Escape on Island
Nathaniel fights through a startled crowd at the whipping post and saves a girl, then flees with Neil toward a ship. They trek through jungle to the Typhoon as the pursuer closes in, nerves alight with danger and gratitude.
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Nathaniel
The Night Flight and a Reckless Resolve
Neil reveals a planned murder of Strang as Marion’s rescue weighs on Nathaniel and Obadiah’s warnings echo. A tense swamp crossing ends with Neil’s vow to kill Strang while Marion’s identity and the councilor’s hints deepen the mystery around who is friend or foe.
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Obadian
Marion
Severisi
Strang
Neil
Wietr
Obadiah
Nathaniel
Nat
Damages for Morphine Sale Kept Chemist Liable
Paris report states the Tenth Chamber Correctionnelle upheld damages against a pharmaceutical chemist who sold morphine without a prescription to a student. The court ruled he is liable for any misuse by the recipient or subsequent possessor, imposing 100 francs fine and 4,000 francs damages.
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Chan Bre
Correctionnelle
Chenist
Nancy
de Amiade
Paris
London
Lancet
Not Very Accurate Farewell Dinner Remarks At Washington
Senator Root at Senator Depew's farewell dinner in Washington jokes about accuracy of information from Lady Salisbury's housekeeper. A German observer compares a sudden death case to a bolt from a clear sky, calling it a Godsend.
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Senator Root
Depew
Washington
Lady Salisbury
Salisbury Castle
Catherinn d'Medici
Venus a'Medici
Catherine d’Medici
Venus d'Medici
New’ York
the Sun
Apotheosis Verbal Diagnosis Reframed
A crisp note addresses Oela with a playful rebuke on language use, urging restraint on the word apotheosis while playfully repeating it as a test of expression. The quip blends literary flourish with a hint of feigned sermon and light banter.
Commissioner urges bread sold strictly by weight in New York
New York weights and measures head Clement J. Driscoll advocates pricing bread by weight arguing it protects the poor from overcharging. Bakers oppose the plan, while Driscoll compares their stance to a placard beggar who exploits sympathy for profit. A Philadelphian recalls a similar tale from 1905.
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Clement J. Driscoll
New York
Philadelphia
Los Angeles
Fuffon Wratz-W'en and the Pierce Pell Confinement Mention
A fragmentary reminiscence notes a woman arranging a speech and a vague reference to Saymold Storey-I'm preparing for a lectern engagement. The text mentions Pierce Pell confinement, a candy product, and a dubious health claim about stomachs livers and bowels.
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Fuffon Wratz
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Fis
Herz
A. Godsend
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Oela
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Brett T
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Jackson
Topeka
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W. L. Douclas
W. Clas
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