Michael Strogoff Revealed Within Zabedelro Camp
In a Zabedelro camp on the Tom, Nadia and Maria Strogoff tend the old prisoner while a hidden Michael Strogoff, the czar’s courier, shares space among the prisoners. Maria guards the secret of his identity as Sangarre, Ogareff’s spy, watches for a chance to press the family for information.
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Alcide
Blount
Tomsk
Ivan Ogareff
Tartar
Maria
Nadia
Omsk
Marfa Strogoff
Maria Strogoff
Vladimir
Nicholas Korpanoff
Michael Strogoff
Kalyvan
Zabedelro
Feofar-Klan
Zabedeiro
Sangarre
Maria Strogof
Czar
Zabedero
Ivan
Moscow
Irkutsk
Ogareff
Circular Letter to Raise McKinley Memorial Funds
Captain John G Capers authorized by Chairman Hanna seeks South Carolina subscriptions for the McKinley memorial at Canton Ohio The circular urges liberal contributions by post office or express money order or by check with receipts and name enrollment for Canton records The Abbeville Press and Banner notes call to support amid political attacks in the era.
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John G. Capers
Hanna
McKinley
McKinley National Memorial Association
William McKinley
Canton
Ohio
News and Courier
South Carolina
Atlanta
Canton Association
Penny Postage Push Opens New Phase in Penny Plan
Congressman George W. Smith of Southern Illinois arrives in Washington and declares penny postage will be the first bill he introduces when Congress convenes. He cites past supports, revenue improvements, and postmaster general changes as making penny postage affordable without harming postal funds. He argues it will boost commerce and prosperity.
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George W. Smith
Southern
Illinois
Washington
Smith
House
Congress
Post Office
Treasury
Frank Gourard the Indian scout and his keen sight
A Washington Times feature profiles Frank Gourard a Hawaiian raised among Indians famed for expert track reading and footprint analysis. Lieutenant Jordan recalls Gourard during Crook’s Sioux campaign noting his exact science of tracing trails and distinguishing tribes, and his uncanny ability to read signs left by warriors.
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Buffalo Bill
Sherlock Holmes
Frank Gourard
Gourard
Jordan
Metropolitan Police Force
Crook
Yeoman
Custer
Washington Times
Ivory varies as elephant tusk supply debated in tariff ruling
The United States general appraisers ruled hippopotamus and other animals including narwhal and alligator produce ivory. Ivory dealers testified hippo teeth yield similar quality to elephant ivory, affecting duties on umbrella handles and other small items. The ruling notes hippo ivory is usable but less valuable, and distinctions exist for end users.
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North
New York Tribune
United States General Appraisers
Chicago
Boys pledge to avoid first drink after old man’s caution
An old man in a saloon area warns two boys that one drink leads to a drinker’s path. He shares lifelong battle with alcohol and urges avoiding liquor entirely. The boys vow never to take the first drink and commend the temperance pledge. The fragment ends with a proverb on reputation.
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Tom
Eben E. Rexford
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Board of Architects and Landscape Gardeners
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