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Newspaper
The Evening Star
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1872
Page
3
A reflective verse fragment contrasts enduring ideals with harsh moments. It recalls memory and faith as lifelike guides and urges steadfast labor, compassion, and justice. The verse closes with a hopeful line about a light from on high and timeless truths.
One hundred years ago Peter Joliff famed for mischief finds a life threatening end to his prank. After a supper he treks home through a wintry forest and imitates wolves to scare neighbor Uncle Tom Barry. Wolves close in, forcing Peter to run for his life toward his clearing. his strength is tested as he flees through ice and steep terrain with a pack on his heels.
Peter recounts a perilous chase as wolves close in along the frozen path. John arrives just in time to shoot the leading wolf and carry Peter to safety. Peter vows never to boast about his pranks again.
London reports show wet unfriendly conditions hamper England crops while Dublin welcomes the Duke of Edinburgh. Madrid notes Serrano’s oath as President of the Council and war minister amid amnesty for Carlists. Berlin confirms a bill curbing Jesuit rights. Versailles cites Favre opposing a tax on raw materials. Paris announces the death of Marshal Villaut at 82. New York relays London Times dispatches on Antioch earthquake and Zanzibar hurricane with vast destruction and famine threats.
A man bitten by a rattlesnake at a creek near Burlington Kansas rides nearly twelve miles in an hour to reach town. He procures alcohol to dull the pain, reaches Dr Douglass who treats with stimulants and iodine, and survives. The bitten man’s companion reports the snake measured three and a half feet with eight rattles.
Mr. Adolph Burgh awoke to a burglar entering his room at 160 Forsyth Street. The thief stole a waistcoat with a $65 watch and chain and a $390 purse containing cash and a bank check. Burgh pursued onto the fire escape, fought the intruder at the roof edge, and narrowly saved himself before the thief was captured by Officer Uhl of the Tenth precinct.
The Edinburgh Scotsman reports the death of Alexander Merrilees known as Sally Kelly in Edinburghs Royal Infirmary. An infamous figure who spent over forty years in prison of about three hundred fifty police court convictions. A lifelong vagrant with no trade, he haunted High Street and Canongate and earned coppers by telling jokes and singing songs. He slept in the muster room when not in prison and lingered in cellars after misconduct. He was once caught stealing tools from a workman who had been making a railing.
The letter reminds readers that rumors of Livingstone’s death were circulated by his own family years ago and notes reports of natives claiming a forty day journey from Ujiji to Zanzibar. It urges caution about the Livingstone safety claim and suggests a possible Stanley-Ujiji meeting confirmation may arrive before Dawson’s relief party departs. Captain Burton warns news telegrams may be hype or true.
The Cadastre and its register in France list land parcels by owner and land type with precise boundaries and tax rates. Changes in ownership boundaries or land conversion require entries referencing the original chart. A new chart and register would cost about nine million pounds, taking decades to complete.
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