The Veiled Client in a Western Courtroom Romance
A gloomy town day sets an attorney narrator into a world of law and longing. A widow issues a will dispute involving her husband, a young wife, and a masked schemer, leading to a dramatic carriage ride and a lethal confrontation. In a storm of demand and deception, the narrator helps secure justice for his ward while confronting love and danger.
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de Dot
Rocitin
Weill
Hieral
Perwual
Omar
Mirabel Creil
Equity
Lacy Te Coeti
Mabel Coca
Madam Devil
Courchman
Son Indy
Madam Cecil
Coell
Canis
Goumett
Cecil
Mfrs
Cecil Camarhs Housekorper
Coil
Mabel
Herown
Australia
Rabbit Round Up Shows Strain of Rural Sport in San Joaquin
In the San Joaquin Valley a rabbit round up draws rural crowds and stirs debate over the hunting method. The event uses cordons and drives to herd hares, with farmers slaughtering the captured animals for feed, reflecting a mix of tradition and local contention.
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California
San Joaquin Valley
Ens
Beatrice
Ile
Theinan
Bors Garry
Eibles
Irgen
Lueence
Unfinished Lak Lady Moves Into New Home Echoes Dusty Parlors
Fragmented readable text shows Mrs Worthywaite of Mirray moving into a new residence with a lavish parlor described in florid terms. Conversation hints at social conveyance and household fittings, with garbled dialogue and stray advertisements interwoven in the damaged prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthywaite
Mirray
Tregonis
George Ohnet a Successful Wrench Playwright
A review of George Ohnet and his career contrasts early discouragements with later success. It notes his plays Regina Beard Marthe Las Maita de Borgo and Le Staitre de Forge, with Dreyfus' praise leading to Academy of France recognition. The piece mentions Ohnet's Parisian influence, the Gaiety Company appeal, and the evolving reception of his works.
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George Obnet
Olaf
Regina Beard
Marthe
Las Maita de Borgo
Farahl
Serce Patt
Thanke
Atala
Drey Ts
Dreyfus
Ollenstorfs
Academy of Prance
Priea
Juoy
Mattie de Fenge
Themsson
Jarestin
Isd
Amd
Karim Bentry
Taabacer
Sjjeaciior Ulm
Wbort
Ribe Amd
Greva
van Irpes Ukzet
Tei Quuriry
Department of
Nene Et Mama
Howsual
Trudaius
Paris
When Beaux Used Bows A Longgone Archery Era
A tale from the Historical Society of Pennsylvania recalls the Bowen's Vase prize for longbow shooting by the United Bowmen of Philadelphia. The article notes archery’s social prominence, famed forebears of tennis champions, and a faded sport now remembered mainly through a silver vase and nostalgic reminiscence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Historical Society of Pennsylvania
United Bowmen
Society of Archers
Philadelphia
Denis
Historical Society of
Peanayivenia
Clarkson Named In Cabinet Rumor From Iowa Editor
A long fragment discusses James Sullivan Clarkson of Iowa and the possibility he will join the Cabinet or public printing. It notes Clarkson is editor of The Iowa State Register at Des Moines, born in Indiana in 1844, and details a dynastic arc from local papers to national service amid campaign influence and state printing power.
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Spain
Theodor Tad
Sis
Rey
Tin
Dean
Keegan
Abd Nunething
Lia
Jows ‘State Register
James Sullivan Clarkson
Lota State Register
Dew Moto
Povins
Cortege
Tsetel Campaicn
Maine
Ows
Cmuls
Ted
Clarksins
Firekrille
Ind
Eon
Brook
Americas
Pepied
Withersah
Richard
Hurall
Santa
Alghero
York
Hants
Vrlaieh
College of Phrecient
Leesnite
Piywhciam
Poeta
Daring
Sand
Vachines
Gorda
Marvin
A Fine Trophy The Silver Cup Ordered by Commodore Welll
Yachtsmen of the Eastern club discuss their boats as they await the probable winner of the Silver Cup. The solid silver eight inch trophy, ten inch diameter with three handles, awaits inscription for the champion of the club challenge. Races will be sailed at Marblehead during the Corinthian Yacht Club regattas with competing yachts between 5 and 40 feet in length.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welll
Easter Yacht Club
Ferel
William F. Weld
Fasern Yacht Club
Wille
Zastemn Yacht Club
Chiquita
Marblehead
Corinthian Yacht Club
Walking matches and the six day pedestrian challenge
The piece explains six day walking contests, the training needed, and the hardships faced by professional pedestrians. It notes heavy fatigue, strict training regimes, hut life behind the scenes, and the financial pressures as contestants strive to cover long distances with danger of injury or withdrawal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Square Garden
Albert
Oac
Framing of a Civil War era conscription case in Iowa paper
The Register reports a lengthy civil conflict tied to a Davenport area draft event involving Colonel Vilmer and farmers, detailing volunteer enlistment pressures and subsequent care for returning troops. It notes wartime logistics, prison camp terms, and postwar agricultural administration with references to local offices and named figures.
Notable New York Physician in 19th Century Medical Trial
A famous New York physician from the mid 19th century is described in a garbled account of his career and experiences. The narrative mentions his education at a college of medicine, his private practice, and various professional activities, including a controversial surgical procedure and a public discussion of his work. The text references his service in a medical body, his retirement, and later life, though many details are obscured.
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Lady of the Veil
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