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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1901
Page
6
A dramatic tale recounted of a man who leaped from a bridge to show devotion to a Seminole partner. The incident near the Pecos River drew police, with the survivor describing the event and the aftermath. The story frames a proposed marriage to the Seminole woman against local cultural norms.
The article recounts legendary plunder from campaigns, detailing how soldiers acquired vast wealth from riches seized in sieges and battles. It highlights famed jewels and priceless gems taken at Seringapatam and other spoils, with figures and names reflecting the era of imperial warfare. It notes vast sums awarded to officers and the enduring allure of war’s treasure.
A dramatic confrontation unfolds as a woman shoots an alligator that attacked a young girl and mother in a house. The creature lunges toward the bed, but a fatal shot ends its threat while a bystander dives to safety in the river.
A persuasive political piece advocating equal opportunity and opposition to extreme wealth and war. The speaker promotes social harmony, distrust of party machines, and government by consent, urging truth over majority rule and a universal pledge to secure equal rights for all babies born on the planet.
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