Love and Marriage in a Summer Garden Tale
A narrator recalls a tense morning in the garden after a night of emotional conflict over Dolly. A frank exchange reveals that Dolly doubts marriage tied to fortune, but love surfaces as Jack professes his feelings. Dolly accepts, urging not to be smothered, and they agree to marry as roses fall around them. Later, Dr Sellin's Palestine excavations near Jaffa reveal four ancient castles, including Canaanite and Solomon-era ruins with idols and altars, dating back to about 2000 BCE. artifacts head to Vienna and Constantinople.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poly
Dolly
Jaon
Jack
O. Jack
Chicago Tribune
Emy of Sciences
Sellin
At ‘Cal Theological Faculty
Vienna
Palestine
Vienna Academy of Sciences
Holy Land
Academy of Sciences
Tanaak
Jaffa
Jerusalem
Solomonf
Solomon
Ari Dian
Enzhehinen Nene
Museum
Constantinople
Italy considers indemnity for unjustly condemned prisoners
A proposed Italian bill in Rome would grant indemnity to those unjustly jailed. Payments depend on whether imprisonment was due to judicial error or third party false testimony, with aims to cover losses and help start anew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Rome
The Chestnut Going in Ashtabula County Echoes
The Jefferson Sentinel notes that the famed chestnut tree in Ashtabula County is disappearing as the oldest inhabitants recall abundant groves. Harriman Tennessee plans a pulp mill grinding chestnut timber for tanning at a rate of one hundred cords daily. Chestnuts once fed settlers, Indians roasted fallen nuts sold for six and a quarter cents per bushel. the species declines amid borers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashtabula County
Ohio
Jefferson Sentinel
Harriman
Tenn
Tennessee
Mystery Woman Myth Stirs Mock Debate On Trolley
On a crowded trolley two men discuss an incident from the previous evening while a market report lies open. One calls Mrs. Malaprop worthy, then corrects with Is she a friend of yours No She’s myth. The exchange punctuates a clip from Brooklyn Life about cruelty and fashion versus practical lines drawn by workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myth
Crisis in Venezuela Threatens Hague Arbitration Accord
Telegram to Secretary Hay from U S minister Bowen reports a new crisis as Venezuelan revolutionary strength grows and Castro’s government falters. Treasury empty, Castro lacks funds to resist internal foes. a change in Caracas could undo peace efforts with Britain Germany and Italy and jeopardize the blockade and arbitration talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay
Herbert W. Bowen
United States
Caracas
Venezuela
Great Britain
Germany
Italy
Hague Court of Arbitration
Bowen
Castro
Washington
Burts Cabello
New Year's at White House Outshines All Similar Receptions
President Roosevelt's New Year's reception drew diplomats and officials in splendor, with Honolulu envoy and Cable Company president Clarence H. Mackay among the guests. The event celebrated the completion of the cable link, while outlining future aims toward Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Manila. Midway Island, a major obstacle, remained a point of interest as officials consider its governance and potential U S control. The reception highlighted a public, festive tone with a formal blue room meeting, and attendees included Mrs Roosevelt and several named ladies, while mourning removed Mrs Root and Mrs Hitchcock.
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Roosevelt
White Hans
Sage
Honolulu
Hiaswai
Clarence HE Mackay
United States
Hetoluto
Philippines
Australia
Midway Station
Pacific
Hawaii
Hay
Shaw
Knox
Payne
Swindle King Humbert Nabbed After Global Scheme
The Magnate Humbert and accomplices were captured in Madrid after a two decade long fraud that drained banks and trust companies of about 12 million dollars. The so called Crawford will deception forged a fake American heir to a 20 million fortune, with myths of nephews to bolster the hoax. A court order opened a sealed safe revealing only old papers and jewels, exposing the ruse and triggering pursuit across Europe and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Girard
Robert Crawford
Mme. Humbert
Nice
Crawford
Henry
France
Europe
United States
Religious News and Notes from a Turbulent Era
The Archbishop of Toronto opposes United States annexation. John D. Rockefeller pledges 10000 dollars to the Salvation Army in Cleveland if 80000 more is raised by May 1. Polish Catholics ask admission to the next Episcopal house of bishops in America led by their bishop. A man sentenced in England for entering St. Alban’s Abbey drunk and shouting prayers. Census reports show 47 percent Anglican in New South Wales, and declines in Victoria and Tasmania, with Methodists gaining. The Missionary Review of the World cites backsliding in foreign missions due to probationary beliefs and rising universalist ideas eroding Christian influence.
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Toronto
Canada
United States
John D. Rockefeller
Salvation Army
Cleveland
Ohio
Episcopal Church
America
Engd
St. Alban’s Abbey
Australia
New South Wales
Victoria
Tasmania
Missionary Review of the World
Hell
Iain Gattr
Railroads announce tariffs and expansions across the nation
Freight tariffs rise on grain from Chigzo while railroads push wage hikes and stock issues. Chicago Great Western plans $20 million stock. Missouri Central and Southern Pacific form a Chicago line alliance via New Orleans and the Pacific coast. Santa Claus visits Chicago area engineers with a pay bump. Northwestern starts through sleeping car service to Spokane. New Haven buys land in Boston for a vast freight terminal. Gov’t transport and coal concerns loom as railroads seek extensions to the Pacific coast. Rock Island surveys a 52 mile line from Waurika to Ardmore with construction planned. Little Rock to St. Louis rail link hinted. Passengers on Northwestern Limited enjoy seasonal strawberries in dining cars. Local trials consider coal substitutes for locomotives amid Western rail systems.
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Chig&zo
Delaware, Lackawanna and Weatero Railroad
Ite
Chicago Great Western System
Minois Central
Southern Pacific
Chicago
New Orleans
Pacific Coast
Santa Claus
Milwaukee
St. Nal
Chicago and Northwestern
Spokane
Wash
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Commonwealth Flats
Boston
James J. Hill
Philippines
Washington, D. C
Washington
Hays
Grand Trunk
Dominion
Pacific
Worth Bay
Rock Island
Waurika
Ardmore
Traibng
West
Banta Fe
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Islet
Peery
Kat
Selly
Rou
St. Clara
Maude
Brooklyn
Cipher Dispatch
San Francisco
Gov Dole
Lule
Punlapacoui
Atedo Folsching
Aledo
Alli de
Tona Dunelap
Miss Tona Dunlap
Tona Dunlap
Miss Dool
Trindge
Miss Dunlap
Allie Bool
Justice of the Peace
Allie Dool
Miss Dunlop
Tom
White Ite House
Hono- Tulu
Hongkong
Shanghai
Manila
Rio Grande Wes
Harbor OF
Hawaiian Islands
Mies ‘Humbert
Paris
Madrid
Frederic Humbert
Eva Humbert
Romain
Emil
Marie d’Aurignac
Mme.wtumbert
Kea
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