American Nabob markable Story of Love and Adventure
In chapter 17 of a lavish melodrama, Jack Overton faces a wealthy captain’s tempting bribe to sail away on a painting commission. Overton declines, vowing to stay in London to wed Fedora after a tense confrontation about love, wealth, and duty. Fedora pleads, but Jack's vow to stay proves final as she resigns to a life without him, yet hopes remains faintly.
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Tivermore
Livermore
Overton
Cape Town
Bombay
Jack
Fedora
Ivery
London
Ysielding
Paradise of
Bohemia
England
wWell
Imme
Wedora
Geogdpa
Jaid
Jack Overton
Tier
Fedora Thorpe
Night Overton's Pistol Challenge Sparks Duel
Captain Livermore confronts Overton in a heated exchange fueling a duel threat. A formal pistol challenge is issued for sunrise, with warnings of lethal intent. The scene shifts to Overton’s uneasy departure from the tavern as events edge toward a fatal confrontation.
Tempting Fate in a London Clearing
In May dawn, Jack Overton and his friend Donald McGregor join ex-soldier Vokes and two others, Livermore and a surgeon, at a secluded London glade for a mysterious undertaking. McGregor’s decisive role grows as he asserts control over Overton, while the group prepares for an extraordinary feat. To be continued.
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Fedora
Overton
London
Jedora
Livermore
Fadora
St. John’s Wood
Jack Overton
Donald McGregor
Jack
Vokes
McGregor
Collar Aids The Doctor Cautions Women On Cold Prevention
A New York Sun column quotes Dr Cautes advising women to stop choking their necks with high collars and ribbons. He argues neck constriction causes colds, urges bare necks to improve health, and notes the advice targets all women who wear chokey neck wraps.
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Bargate
New York Sun
Ordinance Bans Smoking in Theaters During Performances
A proposed measure in Manila prohibits smoking in theaters during performances. The item references official actions and notes public concern over social behavior. The text also hints at unrelated remarks about Moncey and social topics.
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Manila
Mob Wrecks a Saloon in Irvington Fight
A mob wrecked Koettkamp's saloon in Irvington firing into the building. Occupants fled as tables chairs stoves and fixtures were smashed and the floor piled with wreckage. No one was seriously injured. Also noted are political convention dates and Marconi's wireless record.
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Forrolwore
Fixturon
Nashville
Koettkamp
Irvington
Mgh
Prohibits Blot Machines in Lemont Illinois March Order Issued
Mayor Peter Fischbach ordered banning slot machines after a raid on five Lemont saloons by Chicago constables. A machine was seized in each place but property was recovered on writs of replevin as the town left.
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Lemont
Ill
Peter Fischbach
Chicago
Cura for Consumption Promised by Fort Bayard Surgeon
Major Appel, chief surgeon at Fort Bayard, Albuquerque, declares in March that consumption can be cured in every stage and that he has demonstrated it beyond doubt. He allows quotation of his claim.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Major Appel
Fort Bayard
Ripley removed to sanitarium in Wisconsin
J T Ripley longtime chairman of the Western Classification association for fifteen years has been removed to a sanitarium at Wauwatosa Wisconsin due to his mind being affected.
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Wt. Ripley
Chicago
J.T. Ripley
Western Classification Association
Wauwatosa
Wis
Peasants Clash With Police in Bordnikie Church Arrest
In Bordnikie Russian Poland a clash between peasants and police occurred during an attempted arrest of a priest inside a church. Several people were killed or wounded as the confrontation escalated.
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Vienna
Bordnikie
Russian Poland
Indemnity Deadlock Delays Shanghai Installment Payment
Shanghai reports the Tao Tai ready to pay the second monthly indemnity installment but a division dispute over the indemnity persists. In Mexico City, a German bank plans to open a branch under a transatlantic title in April. A list of obituaries and business notices appears amid terse transcriptions of names and places.
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Shanghai
Bank For Mexico
Hiern
Deutsche Bubersegische Bank
Mexico
Apri
Peruna praised by mothers in early 1900s notices
Letters from Mrs Schafer of Schafer Iowa and Mrs Long of Atwood Colorado describe four year old Alice and Mina Long improving after using Peruna. Mrs Schafer reports convulsions and fever but says Peruna restored health and strength. Mrs Long notes coughs colds and croup vanished after nearly a bottle of Peruna and improved vitality.
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Irs
Schafer
Pope Ave
St Hovis
Alice
Gghe
Mra Schafer
C. I Long
Mina Long
Atwood
Colo
Doctor's Little Daughter Cured of Grip by Peruna
Dr R Robbins of Muskogee Indian Territory reports his daughter and he recovered from grip after taking Peruna. He notes two bottles cured his cough and loosened lungs, and a third helped the girl Ellie. He praises Peruna and shares a nurselike motto.
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Peruna
R. Robbins
Muskogee
Lasso
Ellie
Dr. R. Robbing
Water power boosts Little Falls growth and trolley plans
Eastern capitalists of the Water Power and Electric Company announce a water to electricity transformation at Little Falls Minnesota. They plan trolley lines to link the city with surrounding districts, expect mills factories and farms to profit, and project real estate development as streetcar service expands.
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Intet
Little Falls
Min
Tla
Little Valley
Lows Gadlie
Weyerhiuser
Therseeut Davai
Juunsan Co
Lend di Waebinetoy
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Stexet & Suite
New York
Strand
Captain Livermore
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Elvarmore
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Collar
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Moncey
Joey Gy
Cats
Rockford
Harry
North
Winnebago County
Repubicans
Decatur
Macon County
Republican Central Committee
Rushville
Sehuy Ter County
Republican Committee
Lawrenceville
Mount Carmel
Democratic County Central Committee
Wabash County
Marconi
William Marconi
Philadelphia
Poldhu
Cornwall
Cape Cod
Newfoundland
Barnett
Orville
Charlotte Shoup Nichol
Springfield
Langley St. Clair Whitley
Whitley
Windsor
Ont
Sanamon County Grand Jury
Wonnatack Bineier
Woodstock
O'Dexevanios
Des Colarde
O'Donsun
Fhmotes Meniiay
Carmegio Miureteau
Goudy, Maar
James Purves
Furmeendy Taneeger
Carmegie
Pittsburg
Io Girls
Midlothtun
Seothand
Minneapolia & St. Louis T. R. 'S
Minnesota
North Dakota
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Putnam
C. B. Long
G. W. Heard
Howth
Texas
Hartman
Tim
Inrtman
Unrtman Sanitarium
Columbus
BEE Keepers
Hirag
Suppilas
Eileh
Jos
Nye Wandei
Nes Moles
Towa
PET
Stlvers
OH Life
Mize
The
Jamispa Co
Uilerton Bidg
Loula
Des Muines
Lowe
Lowaars Am Eit
Shaimas
Mongan
Lavalab
Ik Kanga
Betserwin Tilly
Tagine
Fale Onustogua
Iowa
Pyepulde
Ti Eee
BOX
Des Moines
Aisy Gan
Ostes Wits
Ad Tower
Doston, CO
Boston
Mass
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