Bellew and Porges Seek Fortune in Kent Orchard
Bellew guides the boy Small Porges away from the road to a vast Kent orchard. They discuss an American uncle and future fortune as Cassilis pursues them, and the tale hints at a hidden kinship while setting a scene of ancient trees and serene fragrance. The chapter ends with a promise of continued installments.
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Cassilis
Bellew
Porges
er—George
Nate
George
New York
Newport
America
Uncle Porges
Anthea
Kent
Adam
King Arthur
Knights of the Round Table
Dodd, Mead & Co
Thessaly Reserves to Be Mobilized for Frontiers
Athens reports the government will mobilize part of the Thessaly reserves in addition to Epirus on Oct. 3. The force will be a few thousand to guard the frontier against any Turkish action. A circular note outlining the reasons will be sent to the powers.
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Athens
Epirus
Thessaly
Turkey
Reen Tee Mrs. Upton Sinclair to Fight Divorce Suit
Mrs. Upton Sinclair filed a general denial to the divorce suit brought by husband, the socialist novelist, denying misconduct with poet Harry Kemp. Reports say she will oppose the suit vigorously and enter a defense.
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Upton
Sinclair
New York
Upton Sinclair
Kansas
Harry Kemp
Underwood & Underwood
Fatness as a cause of death and danger to the heavy
The writer laments fat people dying from heart disease dropsy and other ailments. Fat folks with weak hearts cannot move quickly and are prone to fatal accidents and illnesses. The piece warns that excessive weight makes one vulnerable to death on operating tables and other dangers.
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Bright
Daughters of the Revolution Hold First Meeting in Boston
The Massachusetts Daughters of the Revolution met at the Hotel Vendome for the season's first business session. Mrs. Ella J. Prescott led the program with Letila C. Pennock speaking on American Heroes and Florence C. Hurn presenting a paper on the origin of the American Flag. National president Mrs. Frank Eustace Fitz attended as guest of honor.
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Massachusetts Daughters of the Revolution
Hotel Vendome
Ella J. Prescott
A. D. Mason
P. M. Agry
S. J. Agry
Letila C. Pennock
Somerville
Florence C. Hurn
F. F. Brewer
W. G. Priest
John P. Merrill
Clarencel. Dakin
Henry B. White
William A. James
Oliver Fisher
Clara Coburn
Francis Murdock
Franklin Smith
Minnie Wheeler
Elizabeth Fuller
Helen Partridge
Irene Shumway
Natalie Emerson
Irene Bruder
Marie Austin
Mitchell Wing
J. Henry Bacon
Howard Mason
Charles QO. Tucker
Herbert Austin
Johnathan Chisholm
Widow's Brief Will Filed Probate In Washington
A physician's prescription blank on which Mrs. Laura W. Wilkins wrote her will the day before her death was filed for probate. The document is noted as one of the smallest and briefest ever recorded in the capital.
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Washington
Laura, W. Wilkins
Welcomed By Many Men
A home recipe suggests mixing syrup sarsaparilla compound with balmwort essence Cardiol and eadomene compound tincture to be taken after meals and at night. The ad claims dormant blood circulation weakens the nervous system, causing misery, and targets overworked men and dissipation victims.
Cigar and Beer Bill Is 30000 for Stephenson Nomination
Milwaukee dispatch reports on the 1908 campaign finance controversy around United States Senator Isaac Stephenson. Witness Edmonds cites cigar and beer expenditures totaling about 30000 and discusses alleged bribery charges raised by state Senator J. J. Blaine. Edmonds denies corrupt use of funds and confirms total spending near 107793. The Wisconsin Legislature's inquiry and a Senate report are referenced, with Blaine summoned for questioning.
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Milwaukee
United States
Isaac Stephenson
Edmonds
George Sutherland
Stephenson
Prohibition
J. J. Blaine
Wisconsin
United States Senate
Blaine
Campaign finance figures in Stephenson bribery probe
Testimony before the Senate committee details Republican primary spending. Samuel A. Cook spent 42 200 William H. Hatton 80 002 Francis R. McGovern 11 104 adding to 83 268. Combined with Stephenson's costs the GOP senatorial campaign totaled 191 061 as campaign manager E A Edmonds testified.
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United States Senate Committee
Stephenson
Samuel A. Cook
William H. Hatton
Francis R. McGovern
Wisconsin
E. A. Edmonds
Police Save Life in Raiding House
Special Officer Patrick Grant of Dedham street police and Sergeant Hughes raided 374 Columbus avenue for drugs. They found Frank Russell in bed with gas on and a bottle of morphine. Grant lit a match causing a slight explosion but woke Russell. Judge Duff found Russell guilty and fined him $25.
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Patrick Grant
Dedham Street
Judge Duff
Frank Russell
Hughes
Columbus Avenue
Russell
Grant
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Phen
J. W. Moore
Monticello
Minn
H. E. Purdell
Gloversville
Lock
Cleveland
Antoine
Elis
Newkirk
F. Turner
M. D
Syracuse, N. Y
D. R’s
Society
Vendome
Boston
Tremont St
Percy
New England
Sunday Post
Ond
Ispetn
Brooklyn
Sunday’s Post
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