Million-Dollar Trust Strategy Sparks Mapleton Match
Rolfe Darwin, a wealthy broker, investigates John Sterling’s plan to use a mock million-dollar trust for Veronica Sterling to attract suitors. He follows clues to Mapleton, discovers Veronica’s charm, and is drawn into an unexpected engagement as Sterling admits the trap was for marrying Veronica to a worthy mate rather than chasing cash.
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Are
Rolfe
Veronica
Inelo
Canada
Veronica Wert
Morse
John Sterling
Mapleton
Rolfe Darwin
Lucifer
Sterling
Rolfe Dawson
Physician Gifts Two Dollars at Patient's Death
An Indianapolis physician who treats poor patients without pay aided an old patient in her final hours. After she died that night the son asked to borrow two dollars, which the doctor gave as a gift. The son later sought another doctor to see if more could be done.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis News
Saving the Gas Showdown Sparks Family Laughs
The tale describes Bobbie the boy studying by a distant lamp to save gas, prompting dad to scold him for straining his eyes in the dim light. Lon don Tit-Bits notes he will be chancellor of the ex chequer when he grows up.
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Bobble
London
Dad
Bobbie
Thirty Years in Marines Honored on Readout
John Shea gunnery sergeant of marines was read out of the service after thirty years with battles in Nicaragua the Spanish American War and the Vera Cruz incident. His comrades presented him with a gold watch and chain. Shea hails from Somerville Massachusetts.
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John Shea
Shea
Nicaragua
Vera Cruz
Somerville
Mass
One Good Turn Deserves Another
A tale from Lord Suffolk’s memoirs recounts the late Earl of Cork meeting a curious railway passenger. The passenger thanks Cork and offers an odd tip about placing blotting paper in a hat lining to extend its life, a small exchange of humor and advice in a crowded carriage.
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Earl of Cork
Cork
Lord Suffeil
Taro
Critics Fault Navy Defense Move in Port Closure
An Eastern Republican attack reprints a Philadelphia Evening Bulletin piece criticizing Secretary Daniels and the navy for closing New York Harbor briefly. The piece notes public alarm, questions secrecy, argues a simple early edition notice would have helped, and warns criticism serves enemies and partisans during the war.
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United States Navy
Daniels
Phiadelphia Evening Bulletin
New York City
Vwisweter
Washington
Navy
New York Harbor
New York
Hard Task Before Commission
The American commission to Russia could be of service to show Russian people that Western democracy supports them. It also signals U S sympathy and warns about Prussian plots. The note reflects on liberty, self government, and the difficulty of achieving and sustaining them for new societies.
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Russia
Root Commission
I. Mock
Realities of War Bids Stir James Ro Mann Fro Thy Howe
James Ro Mann a Republican leader blasts the War department for issuing emergency contracts without competitive bids. He argues peace time rules apply, war time scrutiny is warranted, and calls for accountability possibly impeachment for Wheles or the War Secretary. He warns central military authority defers to easier town meeting methods.
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James Ro Mann
Howe
War Department
Alwaye
Congress
Mulltary
Goverm Iment
All Must Assist in The Nation’s War Effort
Pellucid exhortation urges every citizen to support the war, praising the nation’s generosity and urging women and youth to contribute to the massive, demanding task of preparing for battle, with promises of peace and just rewards for sacrifices.
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