The Grafters Chapter on State Politics and Rail War
In Gaston a Bucks campaign nears. David Kent watches the House as House Bill Twenty-nine aims to force foreign firms into local status. Kent suspects a hidden scheme tied to the governor and junta, while Elinor, Penelope, and Ormsby move west with Trans-Western stock. The session ends in routine, yet the danger of corporate extortion looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston
Bucks
Trans-Western Railway
David Kent
Railroad
Loring
Old College Chum
Capital
Road
Elinor
Penelope
Bosho
Brookes Ormsby
Pier V
Trans-Western
Kent
Mrs. Brentwood
Ormesby
State Assembly
Capitol
Tejon Avenue
Crenshawe
Corps of Obveervation
Corporation Committee of Safety
Senate
Governor's Office
House
Secretary of State
Hildreth
Daily Argus
Argus
Rio Blanco
Committee On Judiciary
Western Pacific
Maternity Myths and Political Intrigues in Washington
A lengthy excerpt blends advice on Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with tales of Miss Portia Van Brock and political maneuvering. David Kent pursues Ormsby through Washington society in a bid to influence House Bill Twenty-nine and stock fortunes, moving from social receptions to a high stakes chase across Alameda Square ending with a cliffhanger.
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Dr. Pierce
United States
WhitCh
Brentwood
Hotel Wellington
Mr. Kent
Ormsby
Mr. Brookes Ormsby
Kent
Capitol Grounds
The
Wellington
Tejon Avenue
Mr. Ormsby
Portia
van Brock
Miss Portia
Loring
Washington
Capital
House
Senate Chamber
Alameda Square
Miss van Brock
Iittles
Elinor
Penelope
California
National Capital
Central Pacific
Virginia
Congress
United States Senate
Rensselaer van Brock
Security Savings Bank Ad From Doctor Moore President
A historical bank advertisement features Dr H Moore as president and L M Bingham as cashier. It promotes buying and selling government bonds municipal and first mortgage bonds. It offers certificates of deposit with semiannual interest and loans on favorable terms.
Wanted Agency Opportunity for Tailor Made Clothing
Wanted to establish an agency in your city to take orders for fine tailor made clothing at popular prices. Best opportunity for someone with acquaintances to enter a paying business without investment. Full line samples of woolens furnished. All work Upton Made. Moss Brothers, Orchant Tailors, Youngstown, Ohio.
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Upton
Moss Brothers
Orchant Tailors
Youngstown
Ohio
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Francis Lynde
Miss Brentwood
Mr. David
Stock Exchange
Marston
Jasper G. Bucks
House Committee On Judiciary
Leas
Thomas
Committee On
Judiciary
Ofice
First National Bank
H. Moore
L. M. Bingham
Cashier
Ayer
M. Meyers
F Co. Towell
Mass
Sarsaparilla
the Bank of Athens
J. D. Brown
B. Golden
A. Hibbard Undertaker
Office
Warren Building
Postoffice
Aeak Lag
Bell
J. 5. Basom
Athens
SouTh Court Street
H. H. Haning
Athens Ohio
Lawrence & Bean, Fire and Life Insurance
Chas. W. Secoy
W. B. Dailey
T. A. Copeland
LAW
L. H. Clark
Ors. C. H
Edna Thompson
Cline
James G. Jones
Castoria
Lerille
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