Fateful love and a piano recital unite two families
Pianist Mark Jermyn returns to London and finds Elsie Renton poised between marriage to Lord Mapleson and elopement with the artist she truly loves. A revelation that Mrs. Renton once rejected Mark Wegar, her suitor and Elsie’s father, unlocks a past that resolves in a consent to marry.
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Mark
Elsie
Mr. Renton
Jermyn
Mark Jermyn
Mark Wegar
Wegar
Elsie Renter
New York News
A Purse for Highwaymen in Walpole Tale of 1781 Robbery
Horace Walpole recalls an autumn 1781 highway robbery near a duchess’s residence. A masked rider demanded purses and watches, taking nine guineas from Walpole and a purse from Lady Browne, who feared a return visit. Walpole remarks on the era’s prevalence of highwaymen.
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Horace Walpole
Lady Browne
Duchess of Montrose
Ile
Loyal Scotsman Leans On Life Long Bond
A crusty English coachman, once in service since his young mistress’s father, resists dismissal with a defiant pledge. When asked to leave, he reminds her of deep loyalty, declaring he will stay to drive her to her funeral after having driven her to church and her marriage.
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John
A Potent Remedy Debate Cited by Druggist
A witty exchange in Chicago News questions a lung remedy's effectiveness. A customer doubts its safety for weak lungs, the druggist defends. The quip cites a man in consumption who bought the remedy yet survived, followed by a jab at a calamity howling political orator.
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Chicago News
Tight Shoes Left in Store Don’t Hurt
Local shoppers report no injuries as a trio of footwear outlets display a range of snug and wide fits. Store staff advise trying different sizes and styles to find comfortable options.
Cable to span the Pacific linked at San Francisco
The Pacific cable linking the United States to the Philippines began uncoiling in San Francisco with ceremonies marking the splice to land wires. Governor Gage’s daughter christened the cable, breaking a California wine bottle as the cable ship headed toward Honolulu. The company paid 8100 duty on instruments and initial line, with Manila offices planned and underground connections secured. Honolulu will base the operation to relieve relay operators.
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Pacific
California
Philippines
San Francisco
Honolulu
Ter
Gov. Gage
Custom House
Manila
Telegraph Company
Mrs U S Grant Dies Widow of General Grant
Mrs Julia Dent Grant widow of General Ulysses S. Grant died in Washington D C Sunday night in the seventy seventh year. She had suffered kidney trouble and heart valve disease plus a bronchial ailment aggravated by a cold. She had been critically ill since Friday and bedbound since last October after returning from Coburg Guam and the Sandwich Islands. Her daughter Mrs Sartoris was at the bedside. Telegrams were sent to her sons General Fred D Grant U S A Jesse Grant and Ulysses S Grant Jr.
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Grant
Washington
Julia Dent Grant
Ulysses S. Grant
United States
Washington, D. C
Coburg
Canada
Oesons
Fred D. Grant
U.S. A
Department of Texas
Ulysses S. Grant, Jr
Jesse Grant
San Diego
Cal
Sartoris
Reunion of War Nurses Held in Washington
During the first week of December Washington hosted a grand encampment and reunion of the Society of Spanish American War Nurses. President Roosevelt received the nurses and the event included a War Department reception and an elaborate program honoring women who served in Montauk, Chattanooga, Cuba, Porto Rico, Tientsin, Pekin and the Philippines.
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Washington
Uncle Sam
National Capital
Roosevelt
Montauk
Chattanooga
Jacksonville
Cuba
Porto Rico
Tientsin
Pekin
Philippines
Society of
Army
Seventh Army Corps
War Department
McGee
United States Army
Congress
Melkinley
Army Nurse Corps
Record Year of Great Lakes Deaths Marks Sharp Rise
In 1902 navigation season the five great lakes claim 140 lives, the highest tally on record. Lake Erie leads with 59 deaths, followed by Lake Superior 40, Lake Huron 22, Lake Ontario 5, and Lake Michigan 14. Detroit and St Clair rivers claim 10 sailors lost. Luke McLaughlin of Muscatine Iowa dies at 103, his wife surviving after 78 years of marriage. "Sing" Doyle Platte City city marshal shoots himself amid domestic troubles, dies after 12 hours.
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Great Lakes
Lake Michigan
Lake Erie
Lake Superior
Lake Ontario
Lake Huron
Detroit
St. Clair
Luke McLaughlin
Muscatine
Iowa
Mclaughlin
Galway
Ireland
Sing” Doyle
Platte City
Doyle
Maj Ross to Receive Noble Malaria Prize in London
A London dispatch states Maj. Ross, principal of the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, will be awarded the Noble malaria research prize of 15000 dollars. Ross led several expeditions into West Africa’s mosquito breeding districts.
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London
Maj. Ross
Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine
West Africa
Notable Obituaries and Major Rail Developments
J C Loving longtime Texas Cattle Association secretary dies in Fort Worth at 66. Manhattan Railway control shifts to Subway Company enlarging streetcar reach to 97.75 miles. South St Joseph clerk John Chinski Jr dies after being struck while boarding a moving street car. C R Smith severely injured by a falling boulder in Marshall mine Kansas. Wayne Brumfield killed in pistol duel near Guyan Falls West Virginia tied to old feud. Jules Mason Pleasant Valley Co Hammondsport dies at 80, renowned champagne expert. Y W Root Kansas City Southern verdict: awarded 8000 dollars on 50000 claim. New York financiers plan 250000000 rail project from San Diego to Yuma linking transcontinental Arizona.
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J. C. Loving
Texas Cattle Association
Fort Worth
Texas
Mr. Loving
Manhattan Railway Company
New York City
Subway Company
John Chinski, Jr
Nelson Morris Packing House
South St. Joseph
Chinski
Russia
C. R. Smith
Marshall Mine
Galena
Kan
Wayne Brumfield
Guyan Falls
W. Va
Henry Tiller
Tiller
Jules Mason
Plasant Valley Company
Hammondsport
N. Y
America
YY. R. Root
Kansas City Southern
Butler
New York
San Diego and Eastern Railway
San Diego
Cal
Yuma
Arizona
Joshua Aids and Battles Theme in Quarter’s Sabbath Lessons
The Sunday School Quarterly Review outlines fourth quarter study focusing on Israel’s history from Joshua through the Judges and Ruth with lessons on crossing the Jordan, Jericho, cities of refuge, and Samuel. It notes two review approaches and discusses the era’s military and moral themes and the influence of leaders like Joshua Caleb and Samuel.
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Joshua
Josh
Gideon
Ruth
Naomi
Samauel
L. Sam
Israel
Canaan
Logo
B.C
Caleb
Grider
Samuel
Dickinson College Football Team Chased by Mad Bull
Dickinson College Carlisle Pa football players on a cross country run spooked cattle in a pasture. A mad bull charged their line sending the pursuing group fleeing toward a highway and finally seeking refuge in a barnyard after a mile and a half chase.
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Dickinson
Carlisle
Essential to the Course Auto racing mocked by press
A Chicago News satire jokes that a noted auto race route was ideal only because it passed a blacksmith shop and a pharmacy every half mile, reflecting press wit about automobiles and their place in society.
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Chicago News
Automobile Club
Reserve Your Best Smiles for the Home Circle
A concise note encourages sharing cheerful moments with loved ones. It urges keeping plenty of smiles on hand for everyday interactions and social gatherings around the home circle.
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Elsie Renton
Paris
Conservatoire
Ami
Rentens
Jermyn Stir
Lord Mapleson
Elsie Stome
England
Cyrus W, Field
Ocean Cables
Guam
Sandwich Islands
India
Suez Canal
Mediterranean Sea
Portugal
Newfoundland
Cen
Chauncey Depew
Chicago
Canso
Vancouver
Land's End
Lisbon
Gibraltar
Malta
Alexandria
Suez
Aden
Bombay
Madras
Penang
Singapore
Saigon
Hongkong
Foo Chow
Shanghai
Tokyo
Mrs. Grant
U. S. Grant
Lake
the Sunday School
Jonner Slater
Tesson
Paul Philippi
Aets le Sehen Te Pima Eh Il
Silas
Bull Boots
Tom
Jack
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