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Notable Figures Spread Across Nations and Narratives
Governor Dan W. Jones seeks another Arkansas term while Edward Farmer plans Boston residence after navy retirement. Richard Parsons recalls a Chase letter in Cleveland life. Ingersoll links to a 90 year old Ashtabula educator. Marion Crawford anecdotes mix with Henry Stanley South African travels and Capucci Abyssinia views. James Hill guards emerald gems. General Davis linked to Jefferson Davis and Webster. Henry James buys Rye home near Ellen Terry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan W. Jones
Arkansas
Edward Farmer
Navy
Boston
Richard ©. Parsons
Cleveland
Salmon P. Chase
Statesman
Robert G. Ingersoll
John P. Robertson
Ashtabula
Ingersoll
Khedtive
East
Marion Crawford
Atlanta
Isaaca
Henry M. Stanley
Bulawayo
Transvaal
Rhodesia
Kruger
Signor Luigi Capucci
Abyssinia
Menelek
James Hill
St. Paul
Great Northern Railroad