Survivor of Haitian Expedition Recalls Narrow Escape
Special correspondence from New York recounts a missionary-like escape from a Haitian expedition against Toussaint and offers vivid, if flawed, reminiscence. The narrator, a rugged adventurer, describes smuggling aboard a covert voyage, the march inland, clashes with local forces, and the peril of capture as the party moved toward Port-au-Prince.
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New York
Hayti
Americsa
Srs
San Domingo
Patriotas
Barbor
Jacsel
Lerens
Thengular
Thut Island
Amd
Connecticut
Opjaremed
Tredden Laland
Powibla
Ike
Oman Ain
Peer Junie
Nobel
Toma
Calvin
Negro
Ant Mendes
Prince
Americas
Tairmy Weston
Florence Nightingale of Prisons Aims for Reform in New York
Linda Gilbert, famed reformer, has spent fifteen years shaping humane prison policy in the United States. She envisions reformatories replacing punishment to rehabilitate criminals, with employment, libraries, and self improvement programs. Gilbert’s work, dubbed the Angel of the Prison, has helped thousands of ex convicts and inspired a planned national reform center near New York to house and employ offenders, though funding remains challenging.
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Florence Nightingale
Linda Gilbert
Miss Gilbert
Linds Gillert
Busines
Larne
Avalon
Zion
Peiven
Tosa
Fantom
Ruhim
New York
Lauda Giert
Rochméer
Chieno
New York City
Gilbert Tses
Phil Yoeithutel
Eesti
Saulsbury Slates Broadside on Wartime Labor Draft
Article fragments describe Saulsbury involved in wartime defense with talk of workers, returns and shortages. References to Libagh features and Spanish errors hint at a broader national context. The piece mentions patience for long campaigns and protection of services.
Delaware Senate Race In 19th Century Trap Brimming With Names
The article describes Delaware political figures Saulsbury and Higgins, outlining Saulsbury born 1317 in Kent county and his long service in the U S Senate, with Higgins from Red Lion Hundred and Newcastle county born 181, noting his military service, role as district attorney, opposition to property suffrage, and connections to party leaders Blaine and Morrison as Republicans prepare to contest the seat.
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Tuen
Simisbury
Kent County
Del
United States Senate
Willard Saulsbury
Delawary
Saulsbury
Anthony Higgins Ho
Red Lion Hundred
Newcastle County
Hich
Delaware College
Yale College
William Whitory
Daniel S Chamberlain
Horace Fowler
Franklin McVeigh
Eighth Delaware Infantry
Grant
United States District Attorney
Blaine
Morrison
Thas Aptohn
Clayton
Harsh Times in Hayti Amid Arms Run Controversy
A fragmentary account describes turmoil in Hayti involving Captain David G. Compton who was seized by the Haitian government for suspected insurgent arms transport. The piece notes naval movements, rumors of U S ships, and social tension in Port-au-Prince with commentary on Haitian upper-class life and women’s roles amid upheaval.
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David G. Compton
Uayti
United States
Hayti
Eamers
Boston
New York
Portsu-Prinos
Compton
Bayt
da Capri
Old Woman on Bridge Grinds for Pennies as Night Crowds Pass
A stray street vignette on the big bridge shows an elderly organ grinder plying her tune to passing crowds under the towers while a compassionate policeman observes. Nearby, two young women trade remarks on hardship as a singing beggar and an apple vendor mingle with improvised entertainments and street lords of the promenade.
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Se Ray
Abe
Bas
Brooklyn
Carrion
Tim Len
Brealstown
Msi Bie
Tedge Police
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Mayti
Salomen
Bates
India
Eider Town
Euelies
Bowers
A. Cade
Claian Vna
Lin
Miter
Uenermoom Geestay
Sahl
Weetis
OUR
Linda Gil
BERT
Zea
Succes
Scomter
Betswars
Saalsberg
Sculbury
Benator
Saulabory
Forning
Todia
Tory Lee
Bimens
Tom
Barrow
Steve Cee Ele
Pstromio
Becxas Oac
Bears
Saan Press
Rome
Aimesa
Wasleies the Few
Dathidson
Walker
Yier-Prs
Uindemuth
Assman
Citizens Bank
Kansan
Stewart
Ballpeas
O. Camesake
Sui
Almidee
Wichita City Roller Mills
Imperial
Tally HO
Oliver & Imboden CO
Kansas Loan and Investment
N. ¥. Nivvercaxven
M. W. Levy
Treas
A.W. Oliver
J. C. Buras
Leo’s
Capital
Wichita National Bank
Wichita
Kansas
Smithson & CO
Aes
Douglas Ave
ST Enson
Ane
San
DIK
Bastern and Foreign Exchange
Sons
Norihenet
Neal Street
Doseias
Wichita, Kansas
Bak
T “S Bn
Fock Miecradice
HOTEL
Carey
Leadins Hotel
L Stough & CO
Eagle
Ponags
Shas Che
St. Lonin
Baniz
Wienita
Kantat
Tener
Meehbe
Lake
Sat
Mate National Bank
Kan
Rurplus
Sens
Morteage
Ounard
Trust
Lomant
Mons
Oufne
State National Bank, Cor Malissy
Douguasave
Davidson & Case
Dchn Davidson
Preneer
Sedgwick County
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