Queen Nabo of Swaziland Raises Regent for Son
A Swaziland queen, Nabo, widens grip on power after the death of her son Banu. She ousts rivals, controls succession through regency, and moves to secure her line with military support. Nabo, famed for strict rule, favors native dress and rum over modern comforts while steering state affairs.
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South Africa
Aba “Tsebeni
Swasiland
Swazi
Swagiland
South African Republic
Nabo
Sehen
King Bunn
Vigoros
China
Mke
Umbandine
Swazis
Mataffint
Swaziland
Tank
Mataffini
Nabo 'Taebeni
Ing
Mapungulala
NATO
Tikaba
Umgwana
Banu
Naho
Tikuba
Bunu
Wiamather
Servin
Milan
Hunit Af Firet
Laurie Bird
Mquor
Cured by Applause Story of Louis Blanc
In Youth's Companion a tale tells how Louis Blanc, exile in London after 1848, lost his voice before a London audience. A staged appearance, aided by Hepworth Dixon, led to thunderous applause that restored his speech and enabled a two hour lecture in English without difficulty.
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Louis Blanc
London
Hepworth Dixon
London Athenaeum
Privaie
Dixon
Blanc
Riane
Blane
Queer Delusion of a Woman Seeks Silk Parasol Jewelry
A Minneapolis jeweler endures a curious case of grandeur as a woman orders four jeweled parasols for nieces in St Paul, asks for delivery to a temporary address, and to be phoned for final instructions before shipment. The hoax ends when a follow up call reveals the scheme.
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Minneapolis
St Paul
St. Paul
St. Pat
Dale
Eho
Minneapolis Journal
Poisonous Weeds Endangering Livestock on American Farms
The Agriculture Department warns that many common plants are poisonous to stock with fifty two species confirmed poisonous and ninety with probable danger. Notable hazards include darnel rye grass, sleepy grass, Indian hemp and ergot. loco weed causes insanity in horses, while lupines threaten sheep and rattleweed endangers cattle.
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Department of Agriculture
Pacific
New Mexico
Arizona
Colorado
Signboard Sale Backfires On Lower Broad Street Merchant
A clothing merchant on Lower Broadway posted a $15 price on a batch of suits using a large painted sign. Shoppers ignored the display as hours passed with no customers. The merchant then tore down the sign in disappointment and his clerks searched for a replacement. A stray line about a cook falling in love appears at the end.
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Lower Broadway
The Complimentary Ticket Ruse in a Theatrical Swindle
A past incident and a modern repeat of a theatrical pass scam unfold. Tim Murphy, a comedian and actor, allegedly accepted two complimentary passes then pursued illicit gains by selling seats or pocketing a dollar. In a revived scheme the waiter tries again, but a stamp and box office rules thwart the fraud while the comedian improvises a final quip about the cost.
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Tim Murphy
Mr. Murphy
Ali
Piensa
Utlea Observer
Fortune teller curses judge and court in Camden case
In Camden a fortune teller Rebecca Peters faced Quarter Sessions court after failing to repay $87 to Miss Jennie Kuhn and taking a $100 fine for telling fortunes. The judge called out frauds, warned the public about such schemes, and spared Peters from imprisonment due to it being her first offense.
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Camden
New York
Judge Armstrong
Rebecca Peters
Mrs. Peters
Jennie Kuhn
Miss Kuhn
Armstrong
Patera
Eye injury case prompts rapid medical action
A New York press summary describes a dramatic incident where a four man team attempts to treat severe eye injuries. A London grower and a four year old boy suffer eye damage from accidental pokes. Insufficient eye retention leads to an urgent operation. The corporation settles the claim promptly after noting the risk to sight.
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Kyle
London
Vel
Cigar Eté Snippet Showcases Playful Dialect Exchange
A fragmentary dialogue from The Cigar Eté presents Mandy Man and He-You discussing a riddle about two men. The exchange hints at perception and loyalty, with a joke about a man who never stays and a girl who remains unsure, amid a quirky, dated tone.
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Mandy
Emma
Tim
Marriage Rules in Turkey Permit Uncertain Youth Roles
A fragment states that marriage in Turkey is open to any youth and adults who can walk, understand the necessary advice, and meet basic eligibility, yielding a vague rule about who may wed.
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Turkey
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W. Kbr DeBils
Atlanta University
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Suaptelon
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