Jealousy and Escape at Ravensmere in Chapter XXXVII
In a Ravensmere drawing room, Hildred Caraven endures a strained marriage while loving her aloof husband Earl Caraven. Jealousy grows as he flirts with Lady Hamilton, then plans to watch sunset with her, prompting Hildred to plot a dramatic confrontation rather than endure mockery.
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Hildred
Lady Hamilton
Earl
Alhamas
Damers
Raoul
Caraven
Hamilton
Ravensmere
Jealousy Sparks in Lady Caraven as Glove Button Incident Unfolds
In a domestic drama, Lady Caraven confronts her status as a wife with a husband who feigns affection. A minor mishap involving Lady Hamilton exposes Hildred's jealousy, revealing tension between marriage and social pretense, with the Earl's amusement masking deeper unease.
Mosby and Lee Recall Last Confederate Flag in Alexandria
In a wartime reminiscence set in Alexandria, Col Mosby claims he carried the last Confederate flag through the town, boasting of a storied Civil War war record. Fitzhugh Lee confirms witnessing Mosby and adds Kilpatrick pursued the flag bearer, joking it looked like a smallpox warning.
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Alexandria
Col. Mosby
Grant
China
Virginia
Fitzhugh Bee
Mosby
Fitzhugh Lee
Kilpatrick
White Leather Varieties and Their Uses in Industry
White cowhide and calfskin have long served various needs but are being edged out by cheaper leathers. White cowhide is used for suspender tips and military belts, whitened with chalk. White calfskin is favored for fine book binding and suspender tips, while white sheepskin dominates usage, including suspender tips and shoe trimmings, and its mottled appearance aids medical book bindings.
Solar Flexna Sparks A Witty Battery of Jokes
In a Cleveland Leader vignette, Cholly laments his own stupidity while Misa Cutting needles him with a sharp retort. The exchange showcases quick banter and satirical humor from a local page.
An Evens Bargain
A brief item notes a moral tale of two people who married for money and found neither had any, with commentary that they got what they deserved as they were paid in their own coin.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
He Escaped. Wife and Husband Exchange Jokes
A short exchange features a wife asking the husband if he saw the doctor and if he was given medicine for a cough. The husband notes he was lucky to see the doctor first, then an aside about people being exclusive enough that their teeth won’t move in the same set.
Currency Debate Cards Bank Notes Versus Government Bills
At the national currency convention in Omaha on September 17, Gen. A J Warner argues for unlimited government issued paper money. He explains that money supply, not coin backing, drives prices and gold value, while others including Charles N. Fowler and Noirs push bank notes and a metallic standard plan with treasury bullion deposits and flexible redemption.
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Omaha
Neb
A. J. Warner
American Bimetallic Union
Charles N. Fowler
New Jersey
Warner
Fowler
Noirs
Towa
Treasury
United States
H. P. Robinson
Chicago
Railway Age
Henry G. Miller
Miller
James T. McCleary
Congress
Minnesota
France
Scotland
Canada
William C. Cornwell
City Bank of
Buffalo
N. Y
Uniform Rank for Red Men Adopt Military Branch
In Indianapolis the Council of the Red Men approved a uniform branch on a military basis. The Chieftains league will keep its revolutionary era uniform. The next great council is set for Washington D C. Anderson company won a $100 prize in the drill contest.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Red Men
Chieftains’ League
Washington, D. C
Anderson, Ind
Britain agrees to Russia's terms on railway loan
London dispatch reports Pekin says Britain will tolerate no interference but has yielded to Russia. It states Great Britain agrees to all conditions Russia imposed on the signed British contract for the New Chiang railway loan.
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Russia
London
the Times
Pekin
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
French occupy Fashoda with Menelik's troops
London reports the occupation of Fashoda on the White Nile by a French expedition led by Maj Mar chand with 10,000 Abyssinians under Ras Makonnen, chief general to Emperor Menelik. In San Juan Porto Rico the US evacuation commission reports smooth progress with no disclosed details of the deliberations.
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London
Constantinople
The
Daily Mail
Fashoda
White Nile
Khartoum
Maj
Marchand
Ras Makonnen
Menelik
San Juan
Porto Rico
United States
Porto Rican Evacuation Commission
Parsons Bank Investigation Opens in Burr Oak Case
La Grange Indiana September 17 the assignee A J Himebaugh and Attorney Graham began the investigation of the bankrupt Parsons bank at Burr Oak. Himebaugh will make a statement this evening outlining the proceedings and findings to date.
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la Grange
Ind
Parsons Bank
Burr Oak
A. J. Himebaugh
Graham
Himebaugh
Senator Kyle Much Improved In Cleveland Stay
Cleveland Sept 16 Senator James H Kyle of South Dakota was stricken with paralysis here Wednesday and is much improved Dr Herrick says the senator will probably be up and able to travel within two weeks.
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Kyle
Cleveland
James WH. Kyle
South Dakota
Herrick
Bayard Loses Consciousness in Dedham Condition
Bayard of Dedham Mass. grows weaker and remains unconscious with no expected recovery. In Shanghai, Hochou sees serious rioting as a clash with American and French missions, which are attacked and burned.
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Bayard
Dedham
Mass
Mr. Bayard
Hochos
Shanghai
Hochou
Chiing-King
Possible Promotion of Dewey Likely in Report
Washington September 16. It is expected that Secretary Long in his annual report will dwell on Admiral Dewey's services and may recommend raising him to the rank of vice admiral.
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Dewey
Washington
Long
Storms confession admitted as evidence at Wapello trial
In Burlington Iowa on September 17 the confession signed by Storms in the police chief’s office was admitted as evidence in the trial at Wapello.
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Iaw
Burlington
Iowa
Wapello
Pope Backs Czars Disarmament Proposals
Rome on September 17 reports the pope telegraphed approval of the czar's disarmament proposals. In Canton the report adds Dr Sun Yat Sen as a leading figure in the rebellion in China, noting his detention at the London legation and the 1896 kidnapping in Portland place by Chinese officials.
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Rome
St. Petersburg
Canton
Sun Yat Sen
London
China
Portland Place
India silver hoards and the gold currency proposal debate
The article analyzes British India moves toward a gold standard, arguing silver hoarding and the rupee’s value would complicate a transition. It cites critics warning of economic strain, high gold loans, and the political risks of devaluing the rupee, with Britain’s view on independence and financial policy amid wartime pressures.
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London
British India
Great Britain
India
Bank of England
Russia
Japan
United States
Europe
Germany
France
Bradstreet’s
Paramount Issue in Money Question Guides 1898 Politics
The Silver Knight Watchman lauds national unity against gold monopoly, citing Democratic Silver Republicans and Populists in support of the Chicago platform as the path to financial independence. It praises American sailors at Manila and Santiago and asserts the United States will resist foreign control in commerce and finance.
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Politi i
Beals
Spain
Democrata
Sliver
United States
Union
Maine
Texas
Florida
Washington
Chicago
Manila
Santiago
Press Notes on McKinley Prosperity and Farm Prices
A collection of editorials from The New Era and other papers discusses McKinley era prosperity, wheat and flax prices, and the impact of gold standard policies on farmers. Critics argue farmers face lower prices and dependent markets while bonds attract investment despite low interest, and wage levels and fruit values show mixed results under the Dingley era policies.
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Republican
Chicago
Farm- Sun
Vincennes
Ind
The Referendum Debate in Illinois and Foreign Policy
The piece contrasts McKinley era appointments and London's view on John Hay, questions about a formal alliance with England, and then advocates Illinois Democrats favoring direct legislation via referendum. It criticizes Republican opposition, urges voters to back democracy, and predicts canal work as a Democratic pledge for 1890.
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America
Amasa Stone
McKinley
John Hay
England
London Times
Mr. Hay
United States
Senate
London
Department of State
Hay
Mr. McKinley
Democratic Party
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International Press Association
Sir Raoul
Lord Caraven
Prudunt
Tady Hamilton
Mosby and Lee
Cholly
Misa
Gen. Warner
Bolus
Parsons Bank Investigation
Orhen
Wen
Kansas
Republican Party
Yolo Democrat
Ulvois
Mlinois
Democrats
Democrats of
Ilinois
Republic
Tiiinois
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