Will Hackett and Ned Blane Stir a Storm at Night
In a tense story fragment, Mrs Hackett endures a humiliating marital crisis as her husband Will gawps over supper plans while Ned Blane intrusively watches. Blane confronts Hackett about private affection toward his wife, then departs, leaving Hackett stewing and vowing to turn the issue to his benefit. The scene shifts to the late hours with Hackett seeking favor and Blane warning restraint as tangled loyalties deepen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Howard
Ned Blane
Blane
Mary
Hackett
Abram
Lowther
Public Speech and Private Ambition Describe a Bully
The passage notes a young man who speaks part in and out of a hall, aiming to impress both himself and others. It suggests bullies enjoy overpowering the weak but would restrain themselves if Ned Blane were present, preferring private bravado over real danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Blane
Bri. Blane
Ned Blane
England to face coal famine by year 145
The royal commission on coal supply warns England may endure a coal famine by 145. Coal reserves under two thousand feet will be exhausted by 1945 with total England coal transformed to heat and smoke within 250 to 300 years. Afterward fuel would require imports from the United States or China, whose coal deposits are believed vast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Royal Commission On Coal Supply
Little
Island
United States
China
Progressive Euchre Party Sparks Prize Shortages
Mrs De Styles held a euchre party for the girls but forgot to arrange prizes for all. The Baltimore Herald notes the event raised attention as girls competed, with Sibyl-Well remarking on the oversight and its amusing fallout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bery
Phrase on giving and blessing common in speech
A fragment reflecting the saying that it is more blessed to give than to receive, noting that many people claim to know it only by hear. The text hints at value of generosity and public perception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Absalom
David
Ile
Hebron
Ephraim
Fraud report censure links ex officials in Washington Post Office
A Bonaparte and Conrad report condemns former Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith and Perry Heath, linking them with George Beavers and others over illegal appointments and abuses in 1898 to 1900. It urges a thorough investigation of the Washington Post Office and related officers for misconduct and improper payments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad-Bonaparte
Eures
Messrs
Bonaparte
Conrad
Charles Emory Smith
Perry S. Heath
Merritt
Washington
George W. Beavers
Division of
W. S. Tulloch
Washington Postoffice
Tulloch
Treasury
War With France Averted by U S Panama Action
Frank R. Loomis told the Quill Club in New York that recognition of the Panama republic by the United States averted war between France and Colombia. He cited Bogota’s belief the canal must be built via Panama and warned that a rejection of the treaty could have sparked a wider Asian conflict, with French ships and others potentially entering.
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France
Colombia
United States
Panama Republic
Frank R. Loomis
Quill Club
New York
Loomis
Bogota
Panama
French Canal Company
Paris
England
Holland
Balkan States
Prohibition National Convention Set for Kansas City
The Prohibition national committee chose Kansas City as the site for the next convention to meet June 20, with about 2,500 delegates based on Woolley 1900 votes. Four ballots picked Kansas City over Buffalo Indianapolis and others. costs estimated at 1000 to 1500 dollars. committee has 7475 dollars on hand and 55000 spent since last tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Prohibition National Committee
John G. Woolley
Buffalo
Indianapolis
Columbus
Ohio
Milwaukee
Baltimore
Los Angeles
Boston
Minneapolis
Samuel I. Dickey
Wreck Fire Cremates Five On Illinois Line
Five passengers died and ten were injured when a west bound Chicago Burlington and Quincy train derailed on the Cedar Creek bridge west of Albia Iowa. Five cars burned as a child clung to a girder and perished amid live coals cast by the crash.
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincey
Albia
Iowa
Cedar Creek
Thomas Beatty
W. E. Mitchen
Mildred Mitchen
Franklin
Kitchell
Baltimore and Ohio
Wiedmont
W. Va
Edward Everett Hale Chosen Chaplain of the Senate
Edward Everett Hale, prominent author, preacher and philanthropist, has accepted the post as chaplain of the United States Senate. Born in Boston on April 3, 1822, he graduated Harvard in 1839 and served in Worcester and Hartford before leading the South Congregational Church in Boston since 1856. He has written works and contributed to several literary journals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Everett Hale
United States Senate
Boston
Harvard
Worcester
Mass
Hartford
Friars to Get 7,250,000 Agreement Reached with Taft
Gov Taft reaches an accord with the friars for United States payment of 7.25 million for Philippine properties. The deal covers 403000 acres of friar lands with 12000 acres and specific sugar plantation and Manila farm excluded. The pope approves. U S government awaiting final action to seal a long-disputed settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov. Taft
Philippines
Cr. Taft
United States
Manila
Rail and railways push ahead with new services and tech
Texas New Mexico and Western chartered in Texas plans express trains Albany to New York in six years. Rosebud Indian Reservation to open in Gregory County South Dakota at 160000 acres. Interchangeable mileage bureau proves successful. Texas Railroad Commission moves to a state freight rate classification. Southwestern lines end joint colonization agency after a year. rail earnings show optimism beyond Wall Street. Mail transport costs reach 63594000 for 1400 lines over 189298 miles. 10555 employees handled nearly 16 billion pieces. New York Central to spend 20 million in five years to move locomotives to 50 miles north and east using third rail and overhead trolley.
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Texas, New Mexico and Western
Texas
Albany
New York
Rosebud
Gregory County
South Dakota
Trunk Line Association
Texas Railroad Commission
State of Texas
Southwestern Lines
Wall Street
New York Central Railroad
Grand Central Station
Sunday School Fourth Quarterly Review on David and Jerusalem
The lesson traces David’s reign and Jerusalem’s rise as religious center. It covers bringing the ark to Jerusalem, God’s covenant with David, David’s sin and repentance, Absalom’s rebellion, Solomon’s succession, and the temple dedication. It ends with the Messiah’s birth leading to the fulfillment of David and Solomon’s hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Quarterly Review
David
Israel
Abraham
Jerusalem
Bethlehem
God
Kirilathjearim
Baale
Uzzah
Nathan
Adoniram Judson
Christ
Satan
Solomon
Bathsheba
Adonijah
Gibeon
Church of Christ
Messiah
Jesus
Sour Looking Pair Spark A Narrow Exchange In Corner
Tomdix notes the angular woman in the corner appears sour and single. Bojax confirms she is a spinster. Tomdix comments on the married woman talking nearby. Bojax agrees the other woman is married, highlighting social tension.
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Tomdix
Bojax
Suitably Named Mrs Kidlet John Coffee Keeps Us Awake
A short exchange humorously explains why their boy is nicknamed Coffee. Mr Kidlet answers that Coffee keeps them awake at night, prompting lighthearted family banter about the nickname.
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Old Blazer
Polly
Sand
Will
Ned
Will Hackett
Mits Smith and Heath
Burlington
Burana
Frank W. Gunsaulus
Armour Institute
Boston University
Wick
Cleveland
Thomas Bishetta
Edward Everett Wale
Senate
Yine
Richard M. Vaugrar
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