Chile and its vast Patagonian claims in 19th century view
The piece surveys Chile’s territory from Patagonia to Tierra del Fuego, noting the 2,000 mile length, 120 mile breadth, and division into 19 provinces. It outlines constitutional structure with a five year presidency, centralization tendencies, provincial governors, and a conservative electorate. It ends praising loyal, dignified Chilean leadership and patriotism among the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie B. Ward
Coquimbo
Chili
South America
Patagonia
Tierra del Fuego
Themidward
Argentine
Chile
St. Charles Island
Smyth
Peru
Bolivia
Argentine Republic
Cordilleras
Pacific
Araucania
Sir Francis Drake
United States
Congress
Svo
Senate
Supreme Court
Santiago
Concepcion
Serena
Remarkable career of a Nihilist turned killer in Russia
The New York Sun recaps the rise of De gaief, once a Guards captain, who became a radical Nihilist. He fled to violent action after being spared by Soudheikin, head of the secret police, and aided his former ally in murder at the chief's study. Eight years later he is caught amid Russia's retribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hts
Chile
Degaief
Russia
Soucheikin
Soudheikin
Soudieikin
Degalc
Secret Police
Ile
Siberia
Soudhikin
Revolutionary Party
Imperial Bank
St. Petersburg
Degaicf
Iere
New York Sun
Cane Hill
Washington County
Ark
John McClelland
Nowatta
Tahlequah
I. T
Grand River
Arkansas River
McClelland
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Texas
Mr. McClerland
Vinita
Saghallen
Charles Patterson
East Tennessee Railroad
Mason
Helena
Cam
Scotland
The Travaux Pony in Blackfoot Camp Life
Harper's Magazine describes the travaux pony as the only transport for an Indian camp besides a dog pulled sled. It details gear, packing methods, and roles of ponies and squaws, noting ponies rarely reach fourteen hands, long treks, and both men and women riding in battle and daily tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Harper's Magazine
Rooster's crow to court adds humor in York trial
In York Pennsylvania a burglary case featured a live rooster in testimony. After John Williams pleaded guilty on a larceny indictment, the bird crowed when sentence was passed, delighting spectators and relaxing the judge. The oddly publicized moment drew laughter and interest among the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Penn
John Williams
Wax
Williams
Milton Hardcastle
Baltimore
Hardcastle
Col
Eustace Hardcastle
Everhardt
Steerage of Tel el Kebir Scout Falls in Battle
General Wolseley leads an overnight assault on Tel el Kebir using navy lieutenant Wyatt Rawson to navigate by stars. Rawson guides the British across seven miles of desert to the Egyptian fortifications, dies after leading the charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolseley
Tel el-Kebir
Wyatt Rawson
Persistent Weeper Sophy Streatfield at Mrs Thrale’s
In a vivid salon vignette Mrs Thrale and Dr Samuel Johnson’s circle recall Sophy Streatfield, famed as a fascinating, tearful beauty. Miss Streatfield’s habit of weeping prompts Mrs Thrale to tempt a witness, proclaiming “Miss Streatfield cry” to tease Fanny Burney as tears briefly spill and then subside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paoli
Also Mentioned on This Page
Continent
Menne
Travaux Pony
Saga Perfecture
Japan
Atlanta Constitution
Thomasville
Humphreys
Assam
India
Homeopathic School of Physicians
Alpharetta
J. B. Broadwe
Rockland
Bear Island
Veriicourt
Department of Agriculture of
William Winliams
Mud Turtle Lake
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