The Allestrees and Their Forty Two Years apart
In a quiet English manor, Joseph Allestree delays a trip to London to resolve a long separation from his wife Henrietta. After weeks of missed letters and worry, Joseph discovers fourteen letters addressed to Miss Henrietta Shower, rekindling their love as they recall their forty two years together and a playful memory of "Retta Shower."
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Henrietta Shower
Ray
Mr. Framwell
London
Perley
Mrs. Allestree
Mr. Allestree
Molly
Jimmy
Henrietta
Joseph Allestree
Kaiser's holiday grant to Dresden schoolboys story
A Dresden tale shows the German Kaiser charming youths as he grants a schoolboy’s plea for a holiday. The scene unfolds with the emperor returning from a ride and promising a day off, followed by the boys celebrating with cheers and liberty to enjoy the break.
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Dresden
Taunusstrasse
Kaiser
Iron Mills Resume Promises Jobs for 10000 in Mills
Pittsburgh dispatch reports a resumption of iron mills initiating work for at least 10,000 idle workers. The wage settlement with Ohio mills at Youngstown paves the way for nonunion plants to raise pay to union levels, with signed plants across Ohio Indiana Alabama and Pennsylvania including Hazelton Youngstown Warren Girard Leetonia Ironton Brazil and Sharon among others.
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Ohio
Youngstown
Amalgamated Association
Ohio Association
Andrews Brothers and Company
Hazelton
Brown, Ponnell & Co
Brown, Bonnell Co
Union Iron and Steel Company
Warren
Girard
Mahoning Valley Iron Company
Falcon Iron and Nail Company
Niles
Coleman, Shields & Co
Eagle Iron and Steel Company
Ironton
Union Rolling Mill Company
Cleveland
Carnes & Song Company
Massillon
Cherry Valley Iron Company
Leetonia
Emma Standard Iron Company
Bridgeport
Central Iron and Steel Company
Brazil
Ind
Indiana Iron Company
Muncie
Weatheral Rolling Mill Company
Franklin
Birmingham Rolling Mill Company
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Rolling Mill Company
Gate City
Sharon Iron Company
Sharon, Pa
Struthers Iron Company
Struthers
Pomeroy Iron Company
Pomeroy
New York Tailors Meet on Strike Stand Firm
New York tailors held an all day meeting on Sunday urging no compromise with contractors and insisting on victory. About 20,000 workers remain idle in the city and surroundings as arbitration efforts are pursued by Commissioner Charles L. Phipps after visiting leaders on both sides.
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New York
Charles L. Phipps
State Board of Arbitration
Silver Brook Mine Store Eviction Sparks Tension
Hazleton Pa July 28 There is unrest among Silver Brook Coal Mining Company workers at Silver Brook over eviction from company houses for not patronizing the Silver Brook Supply Company store sufficiently. Miners are informed they are not spending enough at the store and are told to increase purchases or face eviction within ten days.
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Trock
Hazleton
Silver Brook Coal Mining Company
Silver Brook
Silver Brook Supply Company
Peace Talks Near End at Brown Hoisting Plant
Cleveland July 28 leaders of the strike at Brown Hoisting works say terms of settlement are expected within a day or two and work may resume before week’s end. Propositions offered seem likely to be accepted, but the locked out men refuse to disclose the terms.
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Cleveland
Brown
President to Speak and repudiation of Chicago platform
Washington July 28 The president has remained silent on the political scene but a close associate says within ten days he will issue a public statement repudiating the Chicago platform and nominees. The source says Cleveland is disappointed with the convention and aims to defeat the ticket, preferring a third party entry and outlining his views on silver and other platform points.
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Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
City of Philadelphia Clipper Disaster Reported Deadly Loss
Information dated June 9 confirms the foundering off Philadelphia on May 14 of the clipper City of Philadelphia. Captain Johnson his wife and family one passenger and a crew of twenty five perished in the tragedy.
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Philadelphia
Stanley
F. 1
Johnson
FOR UNIVERSAL PEACE STAGED IN HYDE PARK
London July 7 heavy rain ruined Hyde Park peace demonstration planned by the international socialist and trade union congress committee. Resolutions urged international arbitration the eight hour law universal suffrage and denounced ruling classes accused of provoking wars to control world markets. P J Maguire of the American Federation of Labor attended.
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London
Hyde Park
Organization Committee For the International Socialist and Trade-Union Congress
St. Martin's Hall
P. J. Maguire
American Federation of Labor
Bryan and allies meet after silver convention in Lincoln
In Lincoln Nebraska Congressman Francis G Newlands and Senator James K Jones arrived from St Louis to confer with William Jennings Bryan at the Bryan home. Bryan said no public statement would be issued and plans under discussion remain undecided. Governor Holcomb joined the discussions for about an hour. Senator Stewart was expected but did not appear.
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Neb
Francis G. Newlands
Reno
Nev
Bryan
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
St. Louis
Mr. Bryan
Holcomb
Stewart
Chicago Board of Trade Quotations Range Today
Chicago July 25 The table shows the range of quotations on the Board of Trade today reflecting the day’s market activity and price spread across listed commodities. The report provides a snapshot of current bid and ask levels for futures contracts traded in Chicago.
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Chicago Board of Trade
Chicago
Board of Trade
Free silver movement gains steam in Massachusetts
George F Washburn of Massachusetts, a Populist executive committee member, says the free silver movement is underestimated and predicts George F Williams will run for governor on the free silver ticket. He believes Bryan remains the central issue with congressional candidates in each district and a strong push for Bryan nationwide.
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St. Louis
George F. Washburn
Massachusetts
National Executive Committee
George F. Williams
Congress
Bryan
Butler Says National HQ Decision Delayed
Senator Butler, head of the populist national committee, said he has not yet determined the site for the national headquarters. He will canvass the situation for several weeks and weigh claims from St. Louis, Chicago, Omaha, New York, and Washington, with a Western city favored by many committee members.
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Butler
National Committee
Chicago
Omaha
New York
Washington
Vanderbilt Goen to Newport
Cornelius Vanderbilt arrived in Newport at six on Sunday evening. He withstood the voyage well and was reported improved in health after his recent apoplectic stroke, with appearances indicating a speedy recovery.
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Vanderbilt Goen
Newport
R. L
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
Honor to Jules Ferry statue unveiled at Saint Die
Paris July 28. Premier Meline and most ministers attended ceremonies at Saint Die the birth city of Jules Ferry to unveil his statue. President Faure sent a telegram regretting his absence and praising Ferry's patriotism.
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M. Meline
Jules Ferry
St. Die
M. Ferry
Faure
St John Named Treasurer of Democratic National Committee
St Louis July 28 Chairman Jones names William P St John of New York who presided over the silver convention as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee and St John said he would accept the post.
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St. Louis
Jones
Democratic National Committee
William P. St. John
New York
St. John
Plan to Make Protection Main Issue in Campaign
National Chairmen Hanna and Major McKinley outline an education oriented Republican campaign strategy aimed at countering the free silver movement. The plan calls for heavy distribution of literature to support speeches, with protection becoming the focal issue. Hanna plans a New York meeting with the national committee to set headquarters, and Cornelius Bliss may be named treasurer. In Cleveland, Hanna says a report of a planned meeting with the Central Labor Union president is untrue, noting he did not meet Witt but was willing if asked.
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Hanna
Major McKinley
New York
National Committee
Cornelius N. Bliss
Cleveland
Republican
Central Labor Union
Central Labor
Witt
Labor
Ottumwa Hosts Iowa Democratic State Convention
Judge A A Van Wagenen of Sioux City named temporary chair of the August 12 Ottumwa convention. Free silver Democrats plan leadership for congressional contests and expect Bryan to attend with possible special trains and ovation.
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Iowa
A. A. van Wagenen
Sioux City
Boies
Chicago
Ottumwa
Bryan
Walsh
Indiana Populists Meet in Indianapolis to Nominate Ticket
Indiana Populist state convention convenes in Indianapolis to adopt a platform and nominate a state ticket. A strong faction supports endorsing the national Democratic ticket, while another faction led by populist editors opposes the endorsement and plans a stiff protest. Leading populists favor endorsement, with Democrats arguing against fielding a ticket under current conditions.
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Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Sound Money Convention At Indianapolis Bids For Delegates
Sound money democrats in Indianapolis push to host the national convention. A committee meeting on August 7 aims to persuade members that the city can reliably host delegates and boost the movement's moral impact in the campaign for sound money. Gold democrats favor the hosting, seeing reputational gains for Indianapolis and momentum for the cause.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Populist Gubernatorial Convention Set for Nashville
Tennessee population party delegates meet in Nashville on Tuesday to decide the gubernatorial ticket following the St Louis convention’s actions. The gathering draws heightened public interest over expected state party moves and endorsements.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
St. Louis
Want Rhodes Reinstated in South Africa Company
London reports a crowded Times meeting at Cape Town urged Cecil Rhodes reinstatement as managing director of the British Chartered South Africa Company. Many leading colonial figures were absent, dampening the display of support.
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the Times
Cape Town
Beeen
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa Company
Pingree's Bees Take Action
Grand Rapids Michigan reports the Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Company warned its employees against supporting Mayor Pingree of Detroit for governor. A notice signed by the master mechanic was posted at the car shops where about 400 to 500 workers were employed last week.
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Grand Rapids, Mich
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad Company
Pingree
Detroit
The Joker's Corner and The Bicycle Shield in Verse
The piece lampoons pessimism with rhymed quips about weather illness pests and fate. It laments existence and universal misfortune while wryly noting the moon North Star and earth’s motion. The verse closes on a grim humor about life and marriage as failure.
The Honeymoon Scene Gives Light Verse Spotlight
A rustic humorous verse scene from a hotel setting captures HE and SHE trading playful kiss lines. A LISTENER’S THOUGHTS interrupts with comic exasperation urging immediate KISSes and expressing growing weariness.
Anonymous Election At Blackville Social Club
The club president announces Candydate Moses Wintergreen was unanimously elected to membership. A member corrects the statement noting the wording, and Jake Jaspah retorts that sovereign speech choices may mirror synonymatic paths.
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Moses Wintahgreex
Blackville
Jake Jaspah
Emily and Lippincott in a bright twist at the door
Old Mr. Tibbetts confronts Emily about a kiss from Mr. Lippincott at the door. Emily stammers, then Tibbetts lightens, praising the suitor with a chuckle and a well named exclamation. The scene ends with humor and approval.
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Emily
Mr. Tibbetts
Alligator Flesh Taste Compared To Veal
In Fulton Missouri the fire department members receive a salary of one dollar per month. Zoologists warn that all known wild animal species are gradually diminishing in size. The largest British American population in a single city is reported for Boston at 38,294.
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Fulton, Mo
Boston
Blood, or Death Demand From Hogan’s Alley Misfit
Miss Polkadot dismisses the street hoodlum as a pedigreed pariah from Hogan's Alley. A tough gang looms nearby and the speaker proclaims a stark ultimatum, promising violence if the dog is not taken along.
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Tommy
Polkadot
Hogan’s Alley
Swallowed His Words in Ventriloquist Exhibition
The ventriloquist’s assistant performed under pressure as the performer claimed he forced the other to swallow his words. No one contradicted, affirming the claim as true while spectators watched the display of ventriloquism skills.
Chappies Scheams Headlines Late Night Routine
A cryptic verse themed around Chappie venturing out late with a can. He believes his plan shields him from beta and bad girls misjudging him as a man. The fragment hints at a local quirky sentiment or poetic snippet.
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Chappie
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