Vendetta Intrigues Move Toward Nice Villa Retreat
In a Marseille to Nice voyage, Barnes and companions seek safety from a Corsican vendetta. Marina’s fainting note triggers suspicion while letters from American detective Emory reveal hired assassins and a looming chase toward villa privacy near Beaulieu and Villefranche as Maud Chartris teases danger with hints about Count Corregio Danello.
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Tarnes
Edward Geral Anstruther
Murloc
Eugehter
Fren
Hull Anstruther
Hug
London
Marseilles
Marina
Barnes
Nota
Leltera
Barnes Cronges
Lady Chartris
Corregio
F’renchman
St. Tropez
Turton
Colish Houtensant
Villa Fe
Barton
Nice
Kiwin
Kath
Cheartris
Prunella
Tor
von Turaw
Baron von Turow
Frans
Thea Water
Vila
Burton
Miss Anstruther
Edwin
Mr. Barnes
Emory
Chartris
Nick
Hotel Des Deux-Mondes
Jamieson
Rue du Mudes
Jeboeut
Blijan Reuben Emory
Grand
Bernardo Salleed
Rived
Ajacelo
Lam
Perrier
Rue Falerta
Salieeti
Maud
Mamma
Nutters Burton
Corregio Cipriano Danella
Miss Chartris
Museo
Maudle
Bonbone
Falte
Bares
Tobh
No Grime To Bet Gloves Says Justice In Plate Game Case
In New York Justice Gaynor contends that betting on a plate game aboard ships is not a crime and that the penal code contains no law against two people betting. The appellate court heard arguments over an injunction involving Langfelt at Coney Island and police interference with the game.
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New York
Justice Gaynor
Gaynor
Dickey
Langfelt
Coney Island
Langan
Scudder
Supreme Court
London Law Notes Editor Seeks British Tone Change
The editor defends its Yankee tone citing dull English law and fakery while admitting readers want more humor. He promises to be less Yankee and more British and stodgy as soon as possible to satisfy the audience.
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London Law Notes
Hfe
Burma Trusts and Reserve Lines Maintain Imports
Burma remains controlled by trusts with two transportation lines and a policy to hold back five percent of an importer's last six months business in reserve. This stock could be forfeited if an independent shipment arrives, signaling ongoing control over supply chains.
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Trusts
Burma
Truste
Ther
Roosevelt declares he will not seek a third term
Washington dispatch reports President Roosevelt affirming he will not accept a third term. The White House release reiterates his 1904 commitment, clarifying no change in stance as the Republican convention looms. Supporters foresee a Taft surge while Democrats hope for Bryan momentum.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Fairbanks
Taft
Cannon
Knox
Aker
Republican National Committee
Bryan
Orchard tells of murder in Pettibone trial
In Boise, Idaho, Harry Orchard testified Thursday afternoon about the ex governor Steunenberg murder, detailing preparations for the crime and his bomb plan on December 30, 1906, plus alleged plots against several officials, with Pettibone pictured as paymaster and Orchard naming the defendant as participant. Also Brooklyn bankers indicted in New York for criminal conspiracy over $947,000 taken from trust companies. father and sons charged with perjury for false bank statements. bonds set after arraignment.
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Boise
Idaho
Harry Orchard
Pettibone
Steunenberg
Minuta
Orchard
Lves
Fred Bradley
San Francisco
Justice Gabbert
Justice Goddard
Gov. Peabody
Denver
Sherman Bell
Frank Hearne
David Moffatt
John Neville
Haywood
Brooklyn
New York
John G. Jenkins
John G., Jr
Frank
Fred
Joane
John G, Jr
Murder Case Witness Shot in Burlington
Augustus Rose, a key witness in the Grocer Jefferson murder trial, was shot and seriously wounded by an unknown assailant in Burlington New Jersey. The case centers on men charged in the grocer’s killing and the safety of witnesses is heightened by the attack.
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Burlington
N. J
Augustus Rose
Jefferson
Actor Frank Loges Missing From Providence Opera House
Police report Frank Loges an actor with The Rose of the Rancho company now on stage at the Providence Opera House has been missing for two days. He is associated with New York and was last seen in Providence.
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Edwin
Beaulieu
Barnes
Lady Chartris
France
Villefranche
Haines
Maud
Glory
Mr. Barnes
New York
London
Burton
Miss Chartris
Wally
von Bulow
Bill
Marseilles
Chartris
Frank Loges
Providence
Frank Losao
Democratic convention set for Denver with July 7 date
Washington reports the Democratic national committee chose Denver as the 1908 convention site and fixed July 7 as the meeting date. Debates centered on accepting more of the $100,000 offered by Denver to cover expenses, with Rep Clayton and allies urging restraint and the measure laid on the table 31 to 14. Denver led on first ballot with 22 votes, Louisville 17, Chicago five, St Paul one. The committee met twice and adjourned at six.
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Washington
Denver
Cal
Democratic National Committee
Clayton
Alabama
John Sharp Williams
Mississippi
Hoke Smith
Georgina
Smith
Republican National Committee
Democratic Committee
Williams
Taggart
Judge Parker
Washington officials to investigate Goldfield labor trouble
Assistant Secretary Murray Charles P Nell and Terbert Knox Smith commissioners left Washington for Goldfield Nevada to probe miner operator clashes. Gen Funston arrived and conferred with Gov Sparks promising martial law only if violence flares, to calm labor unrest in the camp.
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Washington
Murray
Department of Commerce and Labor
Charles P. Nell
Terbert
Knox Smith
Goldfield
Nev
Smith
Roosevelt
Gen
Funston
Casey Hotel
Sparks
Gen. Funston
Queen Carola Nearing Death in Dresden
Queen Carola widow of King Albert of Saxony lies gravely ill with nephritis in Dresden. The last rites were given on Friday and she is not expected to survive long. She was born a daughter of Prince Gustave Wasa of Sweden and married Prince Albert of Saxony in 1853.
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Dresden
Carola
Albert
Saxony
Gustave Wasa
Sweden
Sha
Pigeon Holds Record At International Meeting
At the twenty seventh annual meeting of the International Federation of American Homing Pigeon Fanciers the best record for the year was awarded to Tornado owned by Fred May of Minneapolis Minnesota with a flight of 600 miles in 15 hours A second record flight was by a bird owned by Dr John Schilling of Fort Wayne Indiana covering 1000 miles in 47 hours.
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Minneapolis
Boston
Tornado
Fred May
Minn
John Schilling
Fort Wayne
Ind
Carnegie Donates 2 Million to Institute Endowment
Andrew Carnegie increased the Carnegie Institute endowment by 2 million dollars, boosting the total to 12 million. The announcement came at a Tuesday dinner at the New Willard Hotel, attended by the institute’s board and numerous scientists and civic leaders.
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Carnegie
Washington
Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie Institute
New Willard
Institute
Beloit Company in Trouble Declared Bankrupt
Beloit Wisconsin based creditora of John Thompson and Sons Manufacturing asked for bankruptcy. J W Ferguson of Rockford was appointed receiver Friday. Liabilities total about 100000 dollars while assets are around 200000 dollars.
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Beloit Company
Beloit
Wis
John Thompson & Sons Manufacturing Company
J. W. Ferguson
Rockford
Steamboat Man Shoots Wife Then Kills Himself
Parkersburg West Virginia Friday William Shields a steamboat man killed himself after shooting his wife who he wounded by shooting her through the hand in a domestic incident.
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Soif
Parkersburg
W. Va
William Shields
That Sweet Child Declares She Will Not Be Too Old
In tender dialogue a child declares she will never be too old to sit on knees, insistent that her sister still enjoys the ritual with Mr Wilson as she smiles and resists aging. The exchange captures a household moment of affection and childhood perspective.
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Dolly
Mr. Wilson
Physician Cures Severe Eczema With Guthura Remedies
Mrs Lizzle 12 from Selma Alabama reports black facial and body splotches with intense itching. Two top doctors failed to help. After using Cuticura Remedies, symptoms stopped and splotches vanished within six months. The relief lasted three years as of October 28, 1906.
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Lizzle
Sledge
Jones Ave
Selma
Ala
Paternal Advice And A Mother's Castoria Reminder
Mr Wibbsley asks about a morning text from church and directs his son to turn to the Bible chapter with the phrase so he can locate it. An advertisement urges mothers to examine Castoria bottles carefully as a safe remedy for infants and children.
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Mr. Wibbsley
Apples and pies and a hawker’s pitch from history
A fragmented vintage ad style passage mocks a theft tale with rash humor about apples from Mr Binx, quick lemon pie praise, and a cryptic quip about patent medicines. It closes with a stray signature and a boast of a cure almanac style product, dated and curious.
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Labor Department
Queen Carola
Albert of Saxony
John
N.W. Hile & WarCo
Seneca
DODDS
Carterliner
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