The Druce Case and the Portland Dukedom Tale
A fragmented OCR account recalls Charles Dickens introductions and connections to Thomas Druce of Baker Street, detailing a Civil War era American planter’s daughter who traveled to England, her diary, and alleged intrigues at Welbeck Abbey. The piece names Portland, Parliament figures, and a complex chain of social ties and inheritance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bgland
Charles Dickens
Thomas Charles Druce
Bakersstreet Gwenar
Beraval
Charles Druce
Richmond
Thiwar
Americ
England
Duke of Portland
Welberk Abbey
Abe Luke
Portland
Mercaret Jane Lamiiae
Hamilum
Blaart
Talwee
Pyrsand
Drune
Duke of
Pursisad
Thomas Sharky
Anglia
Thomas
Chu
Thomas Mharloe Deuve
Eirnce
Merbert Bruce
Geates Hollamay
Aeginel Warbert
Gente
Altwell
New York
Athenons
Sy. Willa
Jenner
Sir Morati
Marne
Winaly
Caldwell
Moreli Mackenzie
Sly Morell
Welbuck Abbey
Shore
Sir Morell
Epernium
Gy Caldwell
Razsat
Feaivd
Uw Jeni
Wiles
Talon
Muarge
Wilmaston
Duke
Partial
Howard de Wallen
WRG
Maal
Henry Bentinck
Porth
Trenneid
Bar of Portland
Woodstock
Cirencomer
Bolsover
Deke
Artihur Cavemtich Bentinck
Willian Cavendish-Bentinck
Sydney ship strike leads to captain assault case
Ferguson, a fireman aboard the Oriana, pleaded guilty to striking the captain after being refused pay. He attacked the captain on deck causing facial injuries and blows to the body. The incident occurred on the Sydney quay amid a dispute over wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kithe
Ufien
Wesineday
Ireimg
Ferguron
Vost
George Jarvis
Sydney
Debr
Aecamed
Marter
Oriana
Ferguson
Boant
Zealand Debate on Unimproved Land Tax Reform
The letter discusses New Zealand style taxation and urges adoption of an unimproved value system. It notes trial results, potential benefits for towns, and opposition's limited grounds. It argues taxation should reflect land and improvements, balancing public needs with enterprise incentives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Hale Welles
Omar Oat
Logical Gas
Uddenmland
Lau
Auf Alte
New Zealand
Eam Rover
Palfruraton Nori
Palmer
Wels Magram
Orvasts
Eavracie
Malmer
Wollingian Coanel
Pataiderrd & Kroth
Mande
Pralysen
Balack
Frason
Sequel to a Divorce Case in Memoir Style
The report describes a continuation in divorce proceedings with cryptic legal and personal notes. It mentions a judge and next steps in a case, detailing questions of propriety, timing, and legal avenues. Names and positions are referenced amid a dense, foggy chronology.
Untitled Local Brief Reconstruction Note
A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals and a place with informal phrases. It references names like Tomi and Pilla and hints at a meeting or event location. The text is incomplete but suggests a local notice or brief about people and a venue.
The Sussex street Affray and a street tragedy
A chaotic report recounts a Sussex street affray ending in a fatality and multiple injuries. Witnesses describe aggressive acts, police involvement, and the aftermath as investigators seek to identify those responsible. The piece notes a public alarm and calls for accountability in the wake of the incident.
Ashfield Eisteddfod Ruled By Eccentric Programme
An odd OCR of an Ashfield Eisteddfod entry list unfolds with scattered names, places, and event labels. The unreadable segment hints at a singing competition, marching routines, and a schedule fragment including Moweres Soret Volarald Keane Seater Peres and many undefined participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pieter
Es Mail T
Flarbaneal Pelee
Mertay
Wales
Ecstayetitien
Ieribee
Keane
Seater
Peres
Dante
Viet
Emmas Pasiles
Antrim
Metrewe
Aline
A Restoration Tale of Wonder Worker and Mirth
Fragmentary OCR narrates a quirky tale of a wonder worker and curious events. It references People, places, and odd happenings with mixed names and numbers, hinting at a theatrical or pamphlet-like piece. The text is garbled, yet suggests a satirical or comic restoration era voice.
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Von
RAT Twente
Woman's Budget
Margret
Nats Envin
Australasia
Joe Davis
Peter Prwpak
Druce
Skeleher Pourreau
Betsone
Raseg
George Holarany Dewey
Purtlant
High Court
Grande Hollaibs
Luke
Parrlamt
Ulna
Neil
Charlie
Borshant
Deanfon
Hivarge
Hnijambe
Therie A. Epandeny
Baye
Taiman
Ondariage
Herbert Druce
Hollamby
Wit
Mefanna Maria Druce
Tfsi
Publisaciom
Paseurg
Aod
Irving Spat
Uslanes
Gus
Jett
Chiutria
Beavason
Lane
Hogaltr Murrien
Titoa
Ince Waltalon
Annie Lads
Somaranen
Belgium
Germany
Morliona Arp
Manoa
Ian
Inet
Jestatur
Locke
Bumbay
Bourke
Guthaert
Waverley
Sonny Avery
Jobe Cath
Carina
Hamare
Pionles
Casera
Zealand
VALE
Sir Samuel Griffith
Orie
Wetl-Bamwa Epigenan
Samora
Guirciaque
Isuellimne
Shane Seone
Mr. Justion
Curie
Delire Hai
Terague Minakderarian
Sean
Alain
Martressee
Palrrmindi Arras
Bank Fein
Sanlil
Andy Wikn
Hei A Aetmrn Med
Mevar Renner Tael Hymt Ti Erveine Lie
Ohranie
Abe Fried
Lash
Tomi Mideline
Weer On
Ord Pilla Bewuta Ithe New
Ine
Cerebos
Sussex-street
Debta
Rome
Dindihy
Patan Nirtona
Fae Coremer
Ashfield Eisteddfod
Witter Hireek
Treimtasin
Wen Pebabeyitas
Clements Tonic
Wonder Worker
Debs Monarth
el Rember
Perak
Frey
Nile
Ceules
Starr
Inesekes
Cnet
Ivesul
Sruney
Dalesin
Chorus OF
Country Journal
W. A. Moir
Rosebray
Hi. Hunt
Christus
Varius Asses
Darling
J. Wollaston
Ethel Tarnor
John Arthur Barry
Steve Browns Brunyip
Ugle
Ahgulfonr
Helen Ashton
Town & Country Journal
Ebarly
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