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Newspaper
Warren Ledger
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1895
Page
6
A Whitman excerpt recalls a soldier's grave marked under a tree in autumn. The speaker notes a midday pause and a tablet nailed to the trunk bearing a bold comrade's message. Across seasons the unknown grave in Virginia's woods reappears in memory within the wandering verse.
A rough, humorous frontier tale recalls Bill Lockridge in Las Vegas years ago. He rides with a street organ and a rowdy crowd, swindling and entertaining while clashs with authorities over licensing. The tale follows his exploits, confrontations, and a chaotic dance of musicians, Mexicans, and a stubborn marshal.
The piece discusses potential moves by Germany and Austria regarding Russia’s bid for Constantinople. It suggests war between Germany and France could trigger shifts, with Russia seeking the prize as reward or neutral ally. It notes historic precedent and the enduring appeal of the Golden Horn amid diplomatic maneuvering.
Old Leather Breeches, Pike County’s famed guide, wanders into Mil ford to find shops closed on Sunday. He mistakes closures for funerals and wonders who is dead, only to be told it is Sunday and calendars are not yet aligned. The tale ends with his quip about needing an almanac.
Mr. W. D. Howells reflects on his essay tribulations of a cheerful giver. He recalls a beggar with amputated hands on a downtown steps and his struggle between charity and conscience. The narrator finally tries to balance concern for political economy with Christian duty while offering a modest amount.
In the Right Place Bill and Soapress Jones discuss the death of a man described as a thirty seventh. They remark that he fought in a party game and that his heart was in the right place, expressing mixed regret and nostalgia as the scene unfolds.
Marie Mulle-Bell of Castle Square Boston is a celebrated pianiste, prima donna, and conductress. A Bostonian of German roots and sister to Ida Mulle, she trained under top teachers, led orchestras, and starred in Mikado and other operas. Her career spans The Mikado in New York, London Debuts, and multiple U S opera companies.
Frederick C. Ross of the Brooklyn Schuetzen Gesellschaft won the king of the first Freder ick national schuetzenfest in Brooklyn. He scored 871 points the best in the contest earning the king's medal while rivals including Mike Corrier Gus Zimmerman and A Strecker trailed. George Helm of the San Francisco Schuetzenverein hit 75 of 75 on the ring target earning 800 for exact center. A Strecker won the main target prize with 97 of 160.
The piece surveys the era's sports shifts: B. W. Got abandons athletics for bicycle riding, ex-champion O'Sullivan leaves the sport for police work, Lord Dunraven touts Valkyrie III as Britain’s top yacht, Yale plans to avoid a proposed three mile run against Cambridge, Steinitz bets he can beat Lasker in a rematch, and Lasker’s refusal to a second match harms his popular support.
The Trilby name has been claimed for 1777 fillies provoking jokes among statisticians of the Register associations. As experts anticipate future Trilby Wilkes, Blue Bull, Hambletonian Trilbys, Bilbys and Pilbys, one observer wishes for the fool-killer to end the mania.
Train schedule from Sheffield detailing departures from 7:15 am to 9:10 am and 2:10 pm to 4:49 pm with stops at Barnes Brookston Howland and Howland, connecting with P and E R B and P and W BR at Sheffield and Sheffield Junction. Superintendent Terry Crary notes connections and timings.
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