A Life of Pain Ailing Doctor Kept Bedridden for Decades
In Brooklyn, Charles F. Reed, 56, has not moved since 1864 after rheumatism and malaria paralyzed him. Despite total ankylosis and blindness, Reed remains philosophic and reads widely. His wife cares for him with aid from a self-made hoist, while Reed reflects on fate, duty, and endurance in a long, silent battle.
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In. Y
Brooklyn
Charles F. Reed
Rip van Winkle
Dr. Reid
Dr. Reed
Woodburn
Mass
New York
Cleveland
Kenosha
Wis
West
Reed
Illinois
Lafayette
Tompkins Avenues
Woodbine
Vermont
College of Physicians and Surgeons
New England
Lexington
Bunker Hill
Iowa
Alweys
Cranks At The Mint In Philadelphia Letter
Cranks swarm the Philadelphia Mint in tales of forged fortunes with millions claimed in cash on deposit. A polite usher placates them, promising delays or silly errands, while a cloaked woman insists on a Treasury meeting and a businessman pretends to be Jackson with Rothschild deposits.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Mint
Mint
Chestnut Street
United States
Lune
Cail
Jackson
John
Girard Avenue
Chestnut Street Wharf
Gowrie Curl Benington
Pittsburg
Buford
Tiger
Buckeye
Jackson Farm
Wetherill
Paris
NEW Hartford
Beecher & Copeland
Bold Louis Viau Escapes from Prison in Daring Revolt
The Montreal police hunt Louis Viau after a dramatic Sunday escape from St. Vincent de Paul prison. He tunneled through three walls to reach the yard, climbed a derrick rope to the roof, fled into a village, and disappeared with only three hours of darkness remaining. Nap Casby fired the last Confederate shot at Appomattox after shooting a hog near the lines, sparking brief confusion before being allowed forage for himself and friends.
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Jack Shepherd
Louis Viau
St. Vincent de Paul
Vian
Montreal
Casby
Lee
Appomattox
Cosby
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Charlee F. Reed
Bold Louis Viau
Prof
Loshe’s
Fate
Arei
Arnold Lohse
Dresden
Gerany
Cians
Stozart
Wyman
Wyman & Davis
D. Shear’s
D. Shear
Schellhammer & Lesser
Echellhammer & Lesser
Pennsylvan & Ohio
R. R
New York, Lake Erie & Western
Ailroan
Great
Chicags
Uin- Cinnah
Erst
Levis
Pullman Palace
Pullman
Dell
CH Ratte St. Lewis
Loral Pountain Mipneota
Dankota
Nela
Colonady
Sansag
Texas
Unit Southwest
H. Garfield
Jamestown
N. M
Co. C. Emmons
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Warren
Lalso Builiel
Koebley
Sxnapp & Caste
Tod. Fl. Mitchell & Co
PA Deine General Fire
Life
A. A. Davis
H.M. Rounds
West Spring Creek
Warren Co
Johnson & Siegfried
Warren, Pa
Suspension Bridge
Warren Penn’s
Walter A. Wood
W. Anson Wood
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