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The Progress in Shreveport, Louisiana

05 Mar 1898

Page 24

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The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1898

Page

24

Highlanders at Dargai Ridge Rally for Desperate Charge

An Indian frontier action described as a heroic Highlanders assault led by Colonel Mathias, with Gurkhas and British regiments, to seize a fortified Dargai ridge held by Afridis. Captain Robinson returns to lead survivors, is wounded and dies. heavy but selective losses on the Highlanders, including Major Jennings-Bramley and Lieutenant Allan, are noted amid the brutal uphill engagement.

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France Fontenoy Balaklava Dargai Ridge Gordon Highlanders America Itz Dorgni Lockhart Sumpaghipan Chagra Dargal Ridge Wennet Dhuken Nablood Meida Garle Ehvettt Bieldachers Henry V Adranos Afrid Jobn Graham Robinson Suogor Robiscon Gurka Latile Atrids Gurkas Dartyhire Gaarstanes Jennings-Bramley Clifton-Smith Jopge Mathias Ont Genersl Gordon Highlandere Napoleon Lamas Thnt Captain Robinson Matilos Preas Avionel Mathias Indy Ad Africa Malakund Prise Hey Linutenant Alexander Laanout Highlander Dorine Pontine
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Gurkha Reserve Officer Killed. Highlanders Honored

A fragment notes the death of Major Charles Fellow Judge with support from Gurka reserve companies and Highlanders. It mentions his grandfather Major Judge killed in Afghanistan in 1840 and names Grover L. Erwen in the passage.

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Gurkas Bighlanders Charles Judge Grover L. Erwen
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Misery Secrecy Mentioned in Teel Dialogue

In a fragment from Fliegende Blatter a line of distressed talk appears with Teel describing misery and a forgotten secret told by Mrs. Robinson. The snippet captures a moment of troubled recollection and inquiry.

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Elephants Parade and Feasts Beside the Ganges

Eyewitness account from Chila near the Ganges details Nepalese tame elephants 150 strong led by Kinga Ligli Prasad and Narian Gaj Prasad. Drivers, fodder duties, and feeding rituals described with vivid local color and meals prepared on a large iron fire dish.

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Chila Ganges Boston Journal Kinga Ligli Prasad Narian Gaj Prasad Lighi Prasad Eiji Narian Gaj Mabout Bijli Nathan
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Fragmented Oyster Dialogue From Indianoulie Journal

An excerpt appears with a clipped oyster speaking lines about society, referencing a table knife and a felt Limbell bridge. The text resembles a satirical or stylized 19th century newspaper fragment from the Indianoulie Journal, showing fragmented, archaic phrasing.

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India Darga Ridge Garden Highlanders Au Mbore i Tan Indy Maura Afril Citytain Robinson Ings Among Elephants Walteo Nem London
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