Odd Auction Romance From Antebellum Georgia
In antebellum days Harvard graduate Edward Dexter tutors Carey Benkard, a plantation heiress. After a forbidden love, years pass as he pursues business ventures and a mine deal. A dramatic auction bid at Carey’s ball crowns a tale of love, wealth, and reunion.
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Aguth
Planta
England
Edward Dexter
Harvard Enilege
Georgia
Benkard
Dexter
Carey Benkard
Hanlty
Hit
Toxurlins
Planter Society
Friderd
United Rtates
South
Beak
Beakard
Lnone
Hia
Dester
Attairs
Ite Development
Itrich
Taft Secrecy Blocked In Stock Trade Inquiry
Washington June 4 A cabinet member allegedly tipped friends to sell after a policy dispute over railroad investments. Attorney General Wickerstrum met with the president and decided to keep the matter secret. Investigators say stock moves generated profits before the inquiry became public, with broad implications for Taft’s administration and its secrecy policy.
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Washington
Severn Oritirien
Tait
Protte
Taft
M Frien
Pot
Hiv Krakens
Beautis
Clenwral Wickerstwm
Lihewine
Freme
Twelve O'Clork
Corre Epocdente
Menntier
Ted Beeo
Enbine
Frattors
Hue
Hye
Department of Fee
Bilydie
Taft Lane
New Cold Storage Bill Faces Senate Test
A garbled report suggests a new cold storage bill aims to protect consumers and merchants while boosting safety and efficiency. Proponents argue it would safeguard food quality and stabilize prices, while opponents warn of regulatory burdens and unintended consequences.
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Bara Gonad
Senate
Iaoeen
A. Wall
Deficit Trend Cited in May Canal Revenue Report
A May financial report shows the Panama Canal deficit easing from April with a deficit around potenct. Total cash in the treasury stood at 16,407,890 with debt figures noted and June projections discussed. The article records treasury figures including cash balance, expenditures, and canal revenue changes impacting the deficit.
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Whallington
Mary
Howeer
Panama Canal
Erie
Exchinte
Treasury
Heiney
Stross
Drorense
Duaring
The Lie Conventional Builds A Tangle Of Rumors
In a muddled exchange several men discuss Mr. Smith and Mr. Brown learning of rumors about Smith from Mr. Temes. The conversation hints at allegations of crime including theft and violence, but the text remains fragmentary and unclear about any verified events or outcomes.
Reducing the Cost of Living and Its Debate
A reflective piece argues that poor households deserve access to affordable food and goods. It questions whether higher prices, taxes, or monopolies justify keeping essentials expensive and urges simpler, lower cost purchasing to ease deprivation without sacrificing health or dignity.
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Warvdiy
Sony
Roy
Mbeoain
Seriatlan
Cuticura Cured Two Brothers Skin Tortures
Two brothers suffered skin ailments described as tortures but were reportedly cured by Cuticura treatment. The readable fragments suggest a medical remedy claim and a personal testimonial from a local reader, with limited other details available from the damaged text.
Cooperative enterprises in modern economic life
The piece surveys cooperative farming and retail in Britain, the United States, and California, noting large dairy creameries, farmer co operatives, and store cooperatives. It highlights Fairhope in Alabama and the Shaker communities as notable examples, with figures on membership and output. It discusses advantages of joint ownership, collective action, and distributed profits across regions.
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Nes
Gouaitetar
Mont
Howe
United States
Atinnesola
Wisconsin
Towa
Mussmabrugetty
California
Southernation Fruit New Cooperative Federation
Fairhope
Mobile
Tay
Alabama
Minke Moe
Neler
Folk Urges Equal Rights and Honest Government
Speech by former Governor Folk advocates equal rights and anti corruption, urging the Democratic Party to endorse progressive reforms. He calls for direct election of U S senators, regulation of public utility rates, and restraint on special privilege, arguing the party must diminish influence of self interested leaders.
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Democratic Party
Felk
Singere
Folk
Ture
Munroe
United States
Aldricba
Carnone
Democrate
White Man Me Thief, Indians Run From Phonograph Tale
A New York Sun account recounts Major Burke of a Wild West show and an Apache chief reacting to a phonograph demonstration. The chief, watching Herrmann perform sleight of hand with a bird, proclaims the white man a thief and orders the crowd to flee as the show ends. The tale echoes earlier magic acts and the clash between modern marvels and native beliefs in a traveling exhibition.
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Drevier
Anventh Cavalry
Kepada
Feneh
White Mountain
Arteama
Yadlame
Ettire
Dover
Bette
Morvenorgh
Mory
Major Burke
Oddy
Herrmann
Rome
Meremann
New York Sun
Explosives Used in Coal Mining Reported by Survey
Geological Survey announces new permissible explosives for coal mining. text notes testing, safety measures, and proposed use in selected regions. details refer to Westin and Davty areas and refer to infrastructure considerations.
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Geological Survey
Darley
Dangerous Explosives Marketed As Powders
A historical report notes the 1900s testing and regulation of explosives marketed as powders. Government investigations spurred manufacturers to devise safer explosives for official testing at early burg stations, with several compounds now listed for examination.
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Thi Burg
Divé
Itare
Golf and healthful recreation for women in modern play
A magazine review extols women golfers as capable of long drives and vigorous play. It argues golf offers healthful recreation, balanced by moderation and decorum, while noting the sport can be as intense as men’s and that skill leads to powerful drives beyond initial expectations.
Wonderful Tunnel Proposed to Span Washington Peaks
In Washington a plan for a vast underpass would cut through the Cascades, creating a through route from Puget Sound to Wellin ton and splitting the region into two zones. Engineers consider it feasible though colossal, with eight or nine rail lines sharing the artery and major reductions in grade and mountainside disruption.
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Deyrade
Washington
Wellington
Northwest
Berg-Gen
HLM
Chittenden
United State
Poder
Shattle
Lad
Puget Sound and Inlandapie Railway
Chitheniden
Northern Pacific
Great Northern
Chicago
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