His Decision. A Tale of Craft and Love
Theodore Cook, a civil engineer, marries Evelyn Knight for practical gain. He rises, then loses balance as Miles of fortune and a prominent in-law family overwhelm him. A heroic phone operator named Madelene Travers saves others from a dam flood, while Cook faces a life of failure and drift. ADELAIDE RUTH HILL.
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Boundary dispute over Pasamaquiddy Bay to be settled by historical papers
In Marietta a 124 year boundary dispute near Pasamaquiddy Bay, Me, dated back to 1781, may be resolved after yesterday's discovery in Marietta College Library. The state department in Washington sought examination of records among the college’s archives, yielding papers of great historical value for the college possessions.
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Farm Fires Ravage West of Kansas City Area
Fire amid drought destroyed a number of farm residences near Kansas City. An early yesterday blaze, likely sparked by embers, burned dozens of farm buildings and caused extensive property losses. In Johnson County a forty acre timber tract also burned, totaling about $50,000 in damage.
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Europe Powers Plot New Settlement Amid Balkan Turmoil
A triple alliance of Britain France and Russia seeks a framework for a European settlement addressing Turkish and Balkan issues. Proposals include recognizing Albanian independence, Bosnia and Herzegovina annexation by Austria, Crete’s union with Greece, and limited territorial gains for Montenegro and Serbia. Turkey would gain movement rights for warships in the Dardanelles with Western backers’ support, while Greece Crete and Eastern Rumelia finance talks proceed. A moral but gradual shift targets lifting capitulations and restrictions as a new Turkish government proves capable.
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Bride Leaves Six Days After Wedding to Return Home
Miss Edna Patterson of Putney Vermont left her husband after a six day marriage. The bridegroom Hallett, 23, who had recently come into about $30,000, reportedly planned long trips and bought a touring car. He offered little money or house support, prompting Edna to return to her mother in Putney with her sister and brother. The father confronted Hallett about fidelity, and Hallett denied intending to reunite, saying he planned to keep the car and move to California.
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California
French author kills himself in New York
New York on October 26 reports the death by suicide of Atotole die Cosme Vernerdas Ermani gilda Munzerelli a noted French adventurer author war hero and politician once famed as the colonel of Gambetta. He shot himself in his library on the top floor of 456 West One Hundred Thirteenth Street where he lived six months with friend Alphonse Fabre. A secretary named Troina said the postman delivered a registered letter then gunfire rang out. The secretary noted the author had been despondent and worried recently.
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Freight train derailment blocks Rutland line near Fair Haven
A derailment on the Delaware and Hudson line near the Fair Haven shirt factory derailed an engine and four freight cars after the engine hit a switch on the Waitehall Rutland branch. Engineer James Conniff and Conductor William Moloney of Whitehall were aboard. the fireman was injured. The passenger train diverted passengers and rejoined the main line before noon as crews cleared the wreck and restored service.
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William Moloney
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Uncalled for Letters at Barre Post Office for Week
The Barre post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending October 18. Names include James Alten, Bruser, Barley, Donatha Trazale, Joseph Pelix, Charles Garner, Henry Hill, Tom Jones, W. Parker, Frank Biechaston, Howard Varney, Ada Se, Mrs. Sadie White and others.
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Augusta Fontana
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J. 4. Hill
Henry Mit Fa Janson
Tom Jones
Hadward
What Henry Irving Got Out of Life
A fragment from a McClure's magazine piece reflects on Henry Irving and Ellen Terry during a last visit. The dialogue centers on life values, with Irving’s courteous gestures and a philosophical-minded exchange about what one gains from life and how death might occur.
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Demand for Thaw Reaches Pittsburg Hospital
A United States court in Pennsylvania demands Dr. Robert F. Lambing produce Harry K. Thaw at Pittsburg. The writ, served by a U.S. marshal at the railway station, prompts Lambing to consider his legal options as the case unfolds.
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Lambling
New Anthracite Agreement Demanded by Scranton Miners
Scranton miners from the anthracite fields demand a new working agreement before the current contract expires April 1 1900. They approved a convention decision outlining eight hour day a union check off weighing cars instead of per car pay and a ten percent wage increase across all labor ends.
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Washington Footballer Dialog Reflects Generational Rhetoric
A Town and Country quote recalls a child asking if General Washington and his men defeated Hessians at Princeton. The retort frames the tale as patriotic history and youth education about early American military action.
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Dr Williams Pink Pills Promise Cure For Impoverished Blood
A testimonial from Mrs. R L Harrod of Muncie Indiana touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as restoring health after severe anemia. She recounts a decade earlier illness in Bellefontaine Ohio with pale complexion breathlessness and fatigue, claiming doctors offered no help and the pills saved her life. The ad offers a free booklet on blood diseases and sells pills at 50 cents each or six for $2 50.
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Schenectady
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