Ady and the Foundling Adopting a Child in Chicago's Shadow
In 1898 Chicago, Frances Cable seeks to adopt a foundling to shield her marriage from scandal. Bansemer, the savvy lawyer, counsels a careful path while Elias Droom schemes, warning that records could betray the ruse. Years later David Cable rises to power as Chicago rail chief, while Droom and Bansemer haunt the past.
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Cable
Comfort
Frances Cable
Far West
Great Railroad System
Chicago
Brainiess Railroad
Road
David Cable
Cables
Field’s
Mr. Cable
Elias Droom
Droom
James Bansemer
Law and Loan
State Street
City Hall
Megy
A Singular Coincidence Told by Miss Isla Stewart
Miss Isla Stewart of St. Bartholomew's hospital recalled a touching tale of a dying orphan boy whose dream of his sailor brother appeared at his bedside. A night nurse reported a spectral sailor seen in the ward twice, vanishing when checked, leading to a quiet mystery after the gas and plant positions were changed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isla Stewart
St. Bartholomew’s Hospital
London
Chicago News
Mounet Smokes On Stage Despite Fire Brigade Interference
Paul Mounet, in Havre, plays the missionary bishop in The Duel. An officer warns him not to smoke in the theater as a cigar is seen at the wings. Mounet replies he will smoke on stage and discard the cigar into a bucket water awaits. Firemen follow, audience laughs, and he proceeds with the dialogue. The incident highlights strict fire regulations in French theaters.
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Droom
Paul Mounet
Havre
M Mounet
M. Monnet
Mounet
France
Times
Mounted Train Flagmen in Historical Rail Pageants
Description contrasts early Stockton and Darlington railway riders with a modern New York Central flagman on a dummy engine. It notes the flagman’s role to warn people, not parade, while detailing daily track switching on Thirtieth Street and a red flag carried by a horseman ahead of a coal burning dummy engine on Tenth Avenue.
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England
Stockton and Darlington
New York Central
New York City
Thirtieth Street
Tenth Avenue
Child’s Question Shocks Nurse In Grim Story
A solemn boy asks if it is God’s day, receiving a sad answer. The child then inquires about the Sunday, and the nurse sighs that he is too good for this world. He then asks where the funny paper, highlighting a poignant scene from Success Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Lambie
Success Magazine
Dean's Kidney Pills Praised by Carey Sufferers
Local Carey residents report relief from kidney trouble and back pain after using Dean's Kidney Pills sold by The New Pharmacy. Testimony from Mrs. B. B. Wisely cites improved health and recommends the product, with Foster-Maroon Co as U.S. agents. Foley's Orange Tative mentioned as a non groaning laxative option.
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Carey
Dean
B. B. Wisely
Patterson
Ohio
Foster-Milourn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Pdcan
Foley’s Honey and Tar fraud warning and medical notes
The text warns that many bottles of Foley's Honey and Tar sold lack safety, urging buyers to choose the genuine yellow package free of opiates. It notes historic military use of standing armies in Europe and promotes Dr Thomas' Electric Oil for croup. References to wedding presents and random lines appear as filler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
J. D. Ewing
Eczema Cure Promoted By Local Salesman
A local vendor advertises the A. J. M. Prescription from Dr. Geo William Yates as a cure for eczema psoriasis Cuban itch pimples and rashes. The claim states the remedy cures thousands and provides relief from itching burning and skin restoration. Also advertised is A. J. M. Foot Relief for various foot ailments priced at 60 cents.
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J.D Ewing Carey
Yandot County
Ohio
A. J.M
Geo. William Yates
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Banse
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Jansomer
Sbansemer
St Luke’s Hospital
Asylum
David
West
Ransemer
Foundling
Elvis Croom
Denver
Fen
Yale
Beara the
Europe
Charles VIII
Italy
Thomas
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