Emperor of China Defies Beggars Guild in Peking
A young Chinese emperor in Peking on private street forays escaped a thorough trouncing by beggars, later detaining a thief who had stolen from a merchant. The beggar guild vows vengeance on interlopers, and the landlord handed over the offender as ordered. The emperor, spared by a parley, had officials arrest the beggars. two leaders were executed and others imprisoned for decades.
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Jilin
Bia
Fisk
Linge
Abusa
Peking Guild of
Ami
Indle
Kallen
State Street
Annie Laude
Maria
Imo
Mr. Blank
Boxton Hy
Faith and fortune ride the depot tale in a brassy encounter
A rough dialogue on human nature unfolds at a city depot as a stubborn traveler quarrels with another passenger over faith and money. A brash exchange leads to a small coin gift and a mention of Colorado College. A collection of classical volumes from London is noted as arriving by the unnamed source.
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Amy
Lorado
Colorado Gol
J. J. Hagorms
London
Home Hints and Helps from a Historic Column
A compact digest of kitchen tips and household advice from an old newspaper column. Topics include safe use of disinfectants, potato scallop preparation, egg safety amid fungus concerns, fruit cake and orange dessert recipes, a coconut whip dessert, and general cookery guidance reflecting era tone and domestic themes.
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Brooklyn Herald
Mighty Fall en Troubled Dictator of Xquedunk Loxt
A fragmented excerpt depicts a dictator returning from Washington and dining with locals in a small town. The narrative blends dialog with rural scenes, referencing a visit to the President and casual conversations about status, with local characters and venues like a woolen factory and tavern. The piece captures a rustic, period voice.
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