The Man on the Box Continues in a Novel Scene
A character peers into a drawing room from the side window at ten thirty, observing Miss Annesley with the baby and various family members. The intruder's reflections mix with dialogue about dine plans, a country club visit, and a restless night spent outdoors, ending with Celeste noting her mistress’s amicable mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck
Miss Annesley
Johu
Nancy
Betty
Arlington
George
Country Club
Brother Jack
James
Celeste
Pirate and Jane Ride Into Danger In North Country Chase
Warburton fears for Jane Annesley as she insists on riding Pirate. The two horses race unbridled over roads and fences, Dick closing the gap. The pair nearly crash when Warburton frees Jane, but she faints after the perilous pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Karloff
Robert
Betty
Warburton
Pirate
James
Chevy Chase Club
William
Miss Annesley
Six Macedonian men murdered in Minneapolis conspiracy
A Chicago style report details six men from Macedonia and surrounding regions found dead in a Minneapolis house. Police suspect Turkish government agents and political motives linked to Macedonian rebellion, with passports showing origins across the Balkans and several suspects identified through marked weapons and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Great
Northwest
South Tenth Avenue
Father
Nicole
Kirle Demetri
Kerstan Yorke
Krivie Melle
Nikola Jaless
Andri Jaless
Thomas Wilson
Kelley Hardware Company
Duluth
Albion
Minn
No Pajamas for Him in Dining Table Banter
A May reading recalls old fashioned courting at singing schools and church hymnody. The anecdote features a shy girl at a dinner asking a deaf man about bananas and the awkward exchange. The essay contrasts modern life with nostalgic memories of youthful conversations and classic ballads like Bradstreet China and Coronation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fahrenholt
Seismic Peril Rumor for Chicago and California
Chicago experts suggest slight geological signs could precede a future quake. University of Chicago and Northwestern professors discuss rock formations, San Francisco tremors, and the likelihood of smaller shocks in the West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
J. Paul Goode
University of Chicago
Goode
San Francisco
Sierra Madra
Rollin D. Salisbury
University
California
Lick Observatory
Mount Hamilton
Ulysses S. Grant
Northwestern University
Vesuvius
When New York Had Slaves In Washingtons Time
In Washingtons era New York state counted 21 324 enslaved people.
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New York
Washington
New York State
Picturesque Arab Chiefs of Constantinople in Summer Garb
In Constantinople the Arab chieftains from Turkey’s southern possessions stand out among the kaleidoscopic street scenes. Their attire features loose white robes brightened by colorful scarfs jewel-encrusted scabbards and lances and ornate headdresses heavy with precious metals.
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Constantinople
Distinctive Patch Sparks Attention on British Captain
A British captain visiting New York attracted notice for a white patch above his right ear the size of a silver half dollar. Women assumed he had been shot there, but he explained it was due to lack of pigment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warburton
Pirate
James
Mr. Pirate
Johu
Demetris
H. Magnusson
Peter Stoyanoff
Turkey
Greece
Italy
Balkan States
Demetri
Macedonia
Minneapolis
New York
Gotham School Teachers Count Rise in City Staffing
Board figures show New York City employs nearly 14 000 teachers of all grades with 11 801 on active roll this year, up 325 from last year. About 2 000 principals and assistants accompany them in city schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
New York City
Cigar band fad boosts young traders in Chicago shops
A 12 year old buys cigar bands for ten cents as bands become a schoolyard barter item. Tobacconists note bands are a minor gain for trade, Germany-made and sold 25 bands for ten cents, helping manufacturers recoup initial losses while kids trade duplicates at school.
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Chicago
Germany
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Bobbs-Merrill Company
Bob Acres
Pierre
Annesley
Sultan OF
Stoyanoff
Yorke
House of Slaughter
Ben
Kerstan
Gotham School Teachers
Ohio
W. H. Fisher
AGENY
Columbus
Cincinnati
Louisville
Chattanooga
J. A. Williamson
Toledo
D. G. Edwards
T.M
H. & C. Railway
South Bound
Defiance
Wena Re Cetee
Pee
Ad Ee Heoeanauns
Ly Leipsic Jc
Ottawa Wees
Jumbus Grove
Ly Lima TB
Wapakoneta
Sidney
Woven
Piqus
Dayton
Hamilton
Seret Seer Wesel
North Bound
Piqua
Ottawa
D. G Edwards
Bill Heads
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