Record holiday trade expected as goods sell fast
Bradstreet notes retail activity broad across markets with early winter weather boosting heavy clothing sales. Pig iron steel billets and ship plates show continued price strength while export trade remains solid and wheat corn exports compare favorably to prior weeks. R G Dunn reports no panic after Congress meeting with improving demand and weather aiding a strong November business performance.
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R. G. Dunn & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Congress
United States
Canada
Flour Mill Seon to Combine Formation
Clement B. Stern of Atlas flour mills Milwaukee says a major flour combines likely to start soon. The planned trust has $30,000,000 capitalization and involves a syndicate of English and American capitalists negotiating with current mill owners.
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Seon
Cleveland
Clement B. Stern
Atlas Flour Mills
Milwaukee
Coal Miners Strike Likely Dishonored by Conference
A secret session in Brazil Indiana between black coal operators and a miners committee discussed the district mining situation and adjustments to prevances. A leading operator said the strike planned for the first of next month would not materialize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brazil
Ind
Gold vein discovery in Auburndale sparks Toledo venture
A Toledo organization formed to develop a gold vein found by a sewer worker in Auburndale. The assay values the vein at $500 per ton, stirring excitement in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Toledo
Auburndale
Colorado
Italy's Protest Successful in Tangier Dispute
Rome reports the sultan of Morocco has complied with Italy's demands over detention and ill treatment of Italian proteges. An Italian cruiser sent to Tangier to obtain a reply to the ultimatum sailed back to Brindisi with the sultan's answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
Morocco
Tangier
Brindisi
Subpoenas Issued for Quay Conspiracy Trial Witnesses
Counsel for Senator Quay subpoena ex Judge James G Gordon and ex-Postmaster General John Wanamaker as defense witnesses in the conspiracy case set for trial next week in Philadelphia.
Michigan Wheat Crops Stand at 100 Percent Dec 1
Lansing December 12 A crop report praises Michigan wheat with a Dec 1 condition of 100 percent noting unusual fall growth. The crop later turned yellow after the snows arrived.
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Michigan
Lansing, Mich
Second blaze hits Seymour and Brownstown in a month
Fire in Seymour Indiana on December 12 destroyed the Benton block and a building owned by Mrs Clara Stillwell causing an estimated loss of 20000 dollars. The blaze marked the second major fire in the two towns within a month.
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Indiana
Seymour
Ind
Brownstown
Benton
Clara Stillwell
Henoer Birthday of a State Celebration in Terre Haute
Terre Haute observes the eighty second anniversary of Indiana's admission to the union with a school celebration on Friday. Students, teachers, and local officials marked the milestone in city schools, reflecting on state history and heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henoer
Terre Haute
Ind
Indiana
Powder Mills Wrecked in Hagley Yard Blast
In Wilmington Delaware on Friday three men were killed and eight injured when a press mill and four grinding mills exploded at the Dupont Powder works Hagley yard. The dead include Robert McIlhenny 45 John Wright 50 and John Moore 40. Fatally injured are Thomas McCann John Mulhern and Samuel Stewart. Several more seriously hurt include Thomas Knox James McLaughlin and Michael Maloney. A car carrying powder overturned in the press room and sparks ignited the loose powder causing five detonations.
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Wilmington
Del
Hagley Yard
Dupont Powder Works
M'Ilhenny
Robert
Bechel Embezzlement Case Witness Hunts For State
Andrew J. Hunt, Bechel's former chief clerk and ally, testified for the state in Omaha regarding fictitious credit vouchers used to siphon funds. He said he was told to charge expense envelopes to the refund account to hide payments, lowering company earnings, and that letters were raised under Bechel's orders.
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Omaha
Andrew J. Hunt
Bechel
Hunt
Big Coal Dock Blaze Threatens Pile in Superior
Fire at Lehigh dock coal piles in Superior Wisconsin rages and threatens a 300 foot section. Water streams fail to quell the blaze and add to an ice crust. Dock is cut through at one point where control may be possible, but damage would be extensive if flames spread.
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Superior
Wis
Lehigh Dock
Army camps inspection to reform winter quarters
Surgeon General Sternberg issues detailed instructions to Colonel Charles R. Greenleaf who travels to Savannah for a broad tour of southern winter camps. The aim is to prevent defects in food quarters and medical care that drew criticism after the Spanish American War.
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Washington
Sternberg
Charles R. Greenleaf
Savannah
Commissions Are Far Apart After Canadian Meeting
Washington dispatch reports the Canadian joint high commission held a Friday meeting at Arlington and a long session at their quarters. Unsettled work leaves it uncertain whether the commission will adjourn over the holidays.
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Washington
Joint High Commission
Arlington
Blizzard Strikes Texas With Severe Snow Across State
Dallas reports the worst snow storm in years with four inches on the level in the city and deeper snow farther north and in the Panhandle. All railway trains run one to six hours late as the storm blankets the state.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Panhandle
Negus Supports French College in Abyssinia
Paris reports King Menelek has agreed to a French college at Addis Abebba to counter English influence from Lord Kitchener's university at Khartoum. France aims to strengthen ties with Abyssinia and counter British education efforts.
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Negus
France
Paris
King Menelek
Addis Abebba
Abyssiania
Lord Kitchener
Khartoum
McKinley Accepts Alabama Assembly Invitation in Montgomery
President McKinley wired Governor Johnston that he will accept the invitation of the Alabama general assembly to be the guest of the lawmaking bodies in Montgomery on December 16. He plans to visit the city and participate in the assembly’s proceedings.
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McKinley
Montgomery
Ala
Gov
Johnston
General Assembly
Great Storm in Southwest Hits Regions
Reports from the southwest south and west describe the worst snowstorm in years with feared extensive damage. Emergency crews brace for impact as travel and communications are disrupted across urban and rural areas. Local authorities warn residents to stay indoors and await further updates.
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St. Louis
Peace Agents Returning Home from Southampton
The American peace commission members are scheduled to sail from Southampton to New York aboard the steamship St. Louis on December 17. The voyage marks their return as the London report confirms the sequence of events and travel arrangements.
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London
American Peace Commission
Southampton
New York
American Line
St. Louis
McKinney Going to Cuba
The Tribune reports a Washington special that the president may visit Cuba and Porto Rico at the first favorable opportunity if possible. The note reflects a potential early-opportunity trip planning amid ongoing international matters.
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McKinney
Cuba
New York
the Tribune
Washington
Porto Rico
To Extend Ethical Union
Milwaukee Wisconsin December 12 The Ethical Union of America spent Friday morning in discussion of propaganda work focusing on new societies and the appointment of lecturers in new fields.
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Ethical Union
Milwaukee
Wis
The
Ethical Union of America
Improvements urged on war revenue act by Internal Revenue chief
Washington December 12 Chairman Dingley received a letter from N B Scott commissioner of internal revenue proposing amendments to the June 13 1898 war revenue act. Suggestions cover administrative changes under schedules A and B monthly liquor taxes on sugar refineries penalties for unstamped tickets and examinations of articles subject to tax.
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Washington
Dingley
Ways and Mears Committee
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
N. B. Scott
Internal-Revenue
United States
Army Bill in the Committee Reorganization Aims
Washington December 12 The house committee on military affairs began consideration of measures to reorganize and increase the army to meet wartime conditions. Chairman Hull said the bill would likely be reported to the house and passed before the holidays.
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Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
Hull
House
Democratic caucus program to be carried out
Washington notices confirm that the democratic representatives caucus will proceed with the original programme. The expected question is the binding force of a caucus decision and its authority over members.
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Washington
President to Put Philippines Under Combined Authority
Washington December 12 The president will not send a commission to report on Philippine conditions or propose a government plan as with Hawaii Instead the islands will be placed under combined military and civil rule similar to Porto Rico indicating a shift in governance approach.
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Washington
Philippines
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Spanish Troops Mutiny Reported in Multiple Garrisons
Madrid dispatch says Governor Gen. Rios reports Minas troops rebelled with six soldiers shot. A Tumbac uprising was suppressed with eight shot. Bilbao garrison has revolted and Gen. Rios is sending reinforcements to that city.
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Madrid
Rios
Visaya Islands
Minas
Tumbac
Bilbao
Pope to Publish Letter on Catholic Church in America
Rome December 12 reports the pope will publish the text of the letter to Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore. The document is believed to carry the Holy See's full approval of the Catholic church's political conduct in the United States.
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Rome
Cardinal Gibbons
Baltimore
America
New York Regiment Arrives in Havana
Havana reports the 202nd New York regiment under Gen Davies arrived Friday morning with 1,500 men. Soldiers are in good condition and have impressed locals with their military appearance.
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Havana
Two Hundred and Second
New York Regiment
Davies
French Navy orders six Narval submarine boats
Paris December 12 minister of marine M Loeckroy orders six Narval type submarine boats at 600000 francs each. Construction to be completed in 1900.
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Paris
M. Loeckroy
Marine
Labeuf
Miller extends six day bicycle record in New York race
In New York the six day bicycle race sees Miller ahead of his own world record set last year before midnight. Supporters expect him to hold the lead to the finish as Waller, though aided by fast splits, suffers a fall that his trainer says prevents him from rising above second place. The 2 a.m. score is reported.
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New York
Miller
Waller
Gillett Again Lost Sight Of Kansas City
A dispatch from Chihuahua reports Gillett the absconding cattle king has spent ten days at J. M. Fisher’s camp. C A Schaefer of Kansas City has tied up thousands of dollars Gillett deposited in Durango and claimed the fugitive’s trunks. Gillett and Troxell are again missing, suspected to have gone toward Mazatlan to sail to the South Pacific.
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Gillett
Kansas City
Chihuahua
Mexico
J. M. Fisher
Kansas
S. C. A. Schaefer
Durango
Troxell
Mazatlan
Pacific
South America
End of Shore Dispute Favored by Parliament Action
Reports from St John s Newfoundland say the British government plans vigorous action in the next session to settle the French shore controversy. Leaders of both major parties in the House of Commons reportedly unite to uphold Newfoundland s case following the royal commission findings.
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St. John’s
N. F
House of Commons
Newfoundland
Royal Commission
Carlists Gain Urgency in Cartagena Attempt
Madrid reports the Carlists are earnest after a failed attempt by Don Carlos soldiers to seize Cartagena fortifications in Murcia. The censor bans coverage of the enterprise while Britain sends reinforcements to Gibraltar amid growing anxiety.
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Madrid
Don Carlos
Cartagena
Murcia
Great Britain
Gibraltar
Will Take Troops to Manila
The war department plans to move two large transports fitted at Cramps to convey troops to the Pacific service. After serving to move permanent garrisons to Cuba they would sail to Manila via the Suez Canal to replace volunteers with several thousand regulars.
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Manila
Washington
War Department
Cramps
Cuba
Suez Canal
Bryan Likely To Go To Cuba As Brigadier Hope
From Lincoln Nebraska December reports say Col Bryan's regiment will be among the last volunteers mustered for Cuba. Talks of his resignation have ceased and Nebraska friends push to promote him to brigadier general.
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Bryan
Cuba
Lincoln
Neb
Stark
Holcomb
Washington
Col. Bryan
Nebraska
Wonderland Theater Roof Collapse Verdict Names Architects
Detroit December reports the coroner's inquest found the theater roof collapse caused by excessive weight. The verdict pins responsibility on John Scott & Co architects of the building.
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Detroit
Mich
Wonderland Theater
John Scott & Co
Karl Decker Sentenced to Seven Years in San Quentin
Karl Decker, infamous nationwide forger, is sentenced to seven years in San Quentin for defrauding the Nevada bank of San Francisco of over $20,000 with a raised check. Authorities described him as the prince of forgers and noted co-conspirators were involved in the scheme.
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Karl Decker
San Francisco
Cal
the Prince of Forgers
San Quentin
Nevada
Kent Leaves His Hiding Place in Hints of New York
Kent is believed to have left his hiding place and may have gone to New York. The sheriff received authentic news of the exit Friday and did not investigate further. A letter mailed on a train has been compared with others and thought to be his.
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Kent
Carlinville
Will Kent
New York
Cattle Die From Strang Disease Outbreak
J B Lantz of Ridge township reports a large number of cattle dying from a peculiar disease that stiffens their hind legs. He suspects rotten corn in the fields as the cause.
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Moneaqua
J. B. Lantz
Ridge Township
General Garcia’s Condition Improves in Washington
Washington report December 12 states General Garcia’s condition is much improved after hospitalization and daily briefings.
Treaty of Peace Nearing Signature on Cuba Contracts
Paris dispatch reports the American and Spanish peace commissions drafting a seventeen article treaty to be signed today. Officials anticipate the document after engrossing, with debates over recognizing existing contracts in Cuba and guaranties from the public treasury. The United States will investigate contracts before accepting them and revert guarantee funds to rightful owners. The text remains secret until presented to the president and Senate.
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Paris
Moore
Senor Villaurrutia
Senor Ojeda
Joint Peace Commission
Senor Montero Rios
Spanish Commission
Casa de Depositions
Weyler
United States
Senate
Sagasta Informs Queen Regent on Paris Peace Conference
Madrid reports Premier Sagasta has officially informed the queen regent about the Paris peace conference results. Senor Montero Rios is praised for guiding the Spanish commission, leading to Americans accepting documents once rejected. Sagasta is pleased with Gen Weyler and Senor Romero Robledo's political declarations.
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Madrid
Sagasta
Paris
Senor Montero Rios
Senor Sagasta
Gen. Weyler
Senor Romero Robledo
Navy considers freeing Spanish prisoners in the Philippines
Washington reports from Admiral Dewey and Gen Otis show improved native sentiment in the Philippines. The United States weighs how to fulfill its Paris treaty pledge to secure the release of about 500 clerical prisoners held by Philippine natives.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Dewey
Otis
Philippines
United States
Cuba Debt Settlement May Be Pledged by Paris Treaty
Washington report claims the Paris treaty may require the United States to aid France and Spain in compelling a newly established Cuban government to settle the Cuban war debt honorably. Verification from official sources was not possible.
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Cuba
Washington
United States
France
Spain
Government aims to finish repatriation of Spanish army in Cuba by Jan 4
Madrid reports that the government hopes to complete the repatriation of the Spanish army from Cuba by January 4. The statement outlines the final steps and confirms the targeted date for return.
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Cuba
Madrid
Second Heliiness Embarks From Savannah Transport
Savannah Ga December 12 The soldiers of the Second Illinois regiment left Friday night on the transport Michigan sound for Marianao near Havana Lieut Col Hotchkise commands in absence of Col Moulton Nineteen were left behind in hospital awaiting recovery before joining the regiment in Cuba
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Savannah
Illinois
Michigan Sound
Marianao
Havana
Hotchkise
Moulton
Pi Hospital
Cuba
Butchery in the Transvaal alleged by dispatch
London dispatch reports Transvaal troops have slaughtered women children and unarmed natives in the campaign against rebel chief Mpefa. The claim comes from a Cape Town correspondent via the Daily Men telegram.
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Transvaal
London
Cape Town
Daily Men
Mpefa
Government bans alcohol sales in the Soudan
A native newspaper reports that the government has decided to prohibit the sale of alcoholic liquors in the Soudan. Cairo date line December 12.
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Cairo
China at risk of partition urges united action
John Barrett, ex United States minister to Siam, returned from Peking and Chinese ports flagging China as critically endangered. He warns Manchuria is effectively Russian, New Chwang likely closed, and calls for immediate coordinated measures by American and British governments to defend Chinese territory and enforce reforms.
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Shanghai
John Barrett
United States
Siam
Peking
China
Manchuria
New Chwang
Barrett
Russia
Germany
France
Asia
Range of Quotations on the Board of Trade Today
Chicago December 9 The table lists the day’s quotations on the Board of Trade showing price ranges for commodities traded today. Officials and traders monitor shifts across futures and spot markets as the session progresses.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Board of Trade
Vanderlip Studies Puerto Rico and Jamaica Conditions
A dispatch from Port Antonio Jamaica reports Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Vanderlip has arrived to compare conditions in Porto Rico and Jamaica. He finds Porto Ricans not yet ready for self government and warns that outlaws may trouble U S authorities. Vanderlip supports American rule and calls for tariff reductions on foreign goods.
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Vanderlip
Porto Rico
New York
The
Herald
Port Antonio
Jamaica
New Sewer Pipe Combine
Steubenville Ohio December 10. F L Tappscott of New York failed in forming a sewer pipe trust. Col W H Eastland of Toronto proposes a sales agency combine to handle factory output and fix prices, likely before January 1. Manufacturers say sharp competition has driven prices to ruinously low levels.
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New Sewer Pipe Combine
Steubenville
Ohio
F. L. Tappscott
New York
Col. W. H. Eastland
Toronto
Baldwin Hotel Fire Victim
A second body was recovered from the Baldwin hotel ruins on Market Street in San Francisco. Morgue officials describe a charred mass of flesh, likely a woman, with no identifying details available at the time.
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Baldwin Hotel
San Francisco
Market Street
Willing to Meet Ryan In Middleweight Title Tilt
Bob Fitzsimmons said Friday he would accept Tommy Ryan's challenge for the middleweight championship if Ryan weighs within the middleweight limit. Ryan aims for 184 pounds, but Fitzsimmons says 158 pounds is the minimum and the fight must not occur under that weight.
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Ryan
New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tommy Ryan
Fitz
Madrid Press Accuses Maine Charges Sparks War Hype
The Imparcial in Madrid prints a charged article claiming Maine charges were used to inflame anti war sentiment. It suggests certain U S factions sought war, a move unpopular with most Americans.
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Madrid
Imparcial
United States
Treaty With Swiss Founded In United States
Treasury announces reciprocal treaty between United States and Switzerland, similar to the France agreement of May, affecting New York import duties per notices to Collector Bidwell.
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New York
Treasury Department
Washington
Bidwell
United States
Switzerland
France
Miners Idle at Mount Vernon Coal Mines
Mount Vernon coal miners quit work Friday morning and refused to resume until differences are settled. The dispute will be submitted to arbitration. The men demand the Springfield scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, S1
Atlas Company Appeals to Britain Over Nicaragua Rights
Atlas Steamship Company asks the British government for protection claiming its Nicaragua rights are menaced by the Grace Cragin syndicate after a concession move in the country.
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Atlas Company
Nicaragua
London
Atlas Steamship Company
Grace-Cragin Syndicate
Memories of Chopin and the Choir of Time
A reflective piece in a memory tone tracing Chopin's life from Paris salons to Pere Lachaise. It contrasts personal portraits of Heine, Bellini, Cherubini, Napoleon, George Sand, and De Musset with Chopin’s own piano, dreaming through his fingertips. The author weighs art, politics, and the fate of a genius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chopin
Chambers’ Journal
Heine
Bellini
Mastro
Seumil
Pere Lachaise
Pears
Cherubini
Citoyen
Napoleon
Paris
Florence
de Musset
George Sand
How to Worry Friends A Christmas Bag Idea
A New York Advertiser note suggests a dubious Christmas idea to begin two months early by soliciting begging letters for a wonder bag. Donated gifts would be packed by type and date, with bags lasting three to twelve months. The piece contrasts this with traditional charities and urges consideration of other forms of giving.
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New York Commercial Advertiser
Tailor Fits War Correspondent Through Prison Bars
A English war correspondent in a Cuban prison had a tailor measure him by sliding fabric through the bars. The tailor pinned garments to the inmate’s frame and used the window bars as a guide to final fit. The suit proved satisfactory and was later worn in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pris
London
Her Pa's Dog
A fragmentary dialogue hints at a tense family scene with a marriage ultimatum and a looming departure at the gate. The exchange centers on Gerald and Geraldine in a rural setting with a dog motif suggesting speed or escape.
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Gerald
Geraldine
New Nal
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