Don Juan disaster details reach San Francisco
Reports from the Don Juan fire off the Chinese coast recount 283 aboard with 101 saved after 16 hours of peril. Sharks circling the burning steamship at Daregayes Point, 98 reaching shore, and a Manila tow to recover the wreckage with remains of crew and officers.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Improbable Silver Proposal Reported From London
The Salt Lake Tribune notes a suggested plan backed by London bankers and the Farlish Government to keep Sherman law in the United States while England reissues free coinage of silver in India at a 24 to 1 ratio. Senators doubt the claim and blame ambiguous sources, with Senator Teller calling it dubious and noting potential presidential alignment with English wishes.
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Salt Lake Tribune
Grover Goes Fishing in Buzzards Bay Trip
Washington Aug 10 President Cleveland will depart the capital tomorrow for Buzzards bay to stay several days amid a fishing excursion reflecting a relaxed presidential outing in late summer.
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Buzzards Bay
An Old Truth Restated
Dialogue excerpt shows a couple's exchange on affection and memory, with lines about care and being out of sight. The verse hints at emotional tension and humor when apart, concluding with a witty punchline.
Profession Versus Nationality Joke At Immigrant Desk
A cartoon caption shows an immigrant inspector asking for occupation and nationality. The immigrant replies with a humorous mispronunciation, illustrating everyday friction at an immigration desk in a light, period-appropriate tone.
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Oirish
Puck
Clara Montrose and Maud In A Town Tale
Clara Montrose leads a wasted life while Maud questions how. Clara travels out of town and must pass through a long tunnel twice daily by herself. Truth records a curious personal vignette with sharp social observations.
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