It Happened in the Tropics Romance on a lone uplift mission
Helen Allen renounces marriage to pursue a higher calling in the republic of Yuscaran in Central America. Arthur Philips secretly travels to join a plan of influence as the pair sail from New Orleans toward Rosario, where political and tropical temptations test their resolve aboard the Talamanca.
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Arthur
Helen Allen
Arthur Philips
Helen
Republic of Yuscaran
Central America
Yuscaran
Dolores Arosemena
Wellesley
Selen
Dolores
New Orleans
Tom
Tielen
Yeshe
Nellie
Telen
Arosemena
Gulf
Cape San Antonio
Caribbean
Tropics
Maine
Rosario
Yuscuran
Hnd
Revolution Upends Arosemena’s Rule in San Miguel Mines
In a tropical twist, Arthur Mason Philips and his companion discuss a new English governess posting and a political shift. Arosemena flees to Paris after a revolutionary upheaval affecting the San Miguel mines, with months of tropical life and a pending move to New York.
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Arthur
Arosemeana
Paris
San Miguel
Yuscaran
Arosement
Arthur Mason Philips
Tropics
New York
Revenge by telephone scandal in Berlin court
A pretty typist Frau lein Erna faced a Berlin court charged with a revenge via telephone scheme. A night of gifts followed by calls and deliveries including wine ham and a canary, all charged to the man by telephoned acquaintances. She confessed hoping to repay her employer for dismissal and was fined a small amount.
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Fraulein Erna
Berlin
Henry Pickard
Cincinnati Enquirer
Erna
Cheaper sleeping cars in France spark travel boost
France leads with second and third class couchette cars to revive continental rail traffic. New couchette travel costs come in under standard first and second class fares for 30 km journeys. Compartments feature six bunks, convertible seats, and a new hat rack. The innovation benefits middle class travelers and tourists seeking economical overnight travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Scientific American
Fer de lance the deadly serpent arrives at London zoo
A vivid notice describes the fer de lance, its deadly venom, and its behavior. The reptile is arriving at the London zoo's reptile house and frets as it cannot bite. The article cites Britannica and notes 100 deaths yearly in Martinique, high fatality even with serum, and the pig as a near immune counterpoint.
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iIt
Martinique
His Wife Was Too Eager
London Answers recounts the comic tale of Tanmy Dribbler facing a trial with the Hackers and Hushers football club. If signed, he would earn a weekly salary while his wife Becky misreads signals, angrily hurling furniture from a hansom cab as he shouts he has broken his leg.
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Tanmy Dribbler
The
Hackers and
Hushers
Becky
Dribbler
London
William's wedding morning detains by train delay
It was William's wedding day but he overslept. He missed his train and, after rushing to the telegraph office, sent a wire to the bride stating he was detained and urged her not to marry until he arrives.
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William
No Further Need Tourlat Warning Board Removed
Dialogue notes a dangerous precipice and lack of warnings. A guide mentions a warning board existed for two years without incidents, then was removed. The exchange highlights perceived risk and caution about the area.
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Tourlat
Whales Travel Far and Mind the Seas
A compact collection of quirky notes and proverbs on travel and nature. Whales travel far though rarely circle the globe, seasonal movement linked to hemispheres. The piece adds aphorisms on mood, seasickness, birds, and daily wisdom from various thinkers.
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Globe
Othe
Equator
Passing of the Cowgirl in Cheyenne
Report of a presidential special visit to Cheyenne Wyoming where five cowgirls presented bouquets to Mrs. Harding. Cameras initially missed the moment. the presentation was repeated and photographed. The president commented on the passing of the cowboy and the enduring presence of the cowgirl.
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Plains
Cheyenne
Wyo
Harding
Grandest Grand Plano Sold in London Home
The world's finest grand piano was sold in London, England, by a former Foley Atle holder. Built for an earlier owner by George Henry Blake of London, its satinwood case is inlaid with ivory and decorative woods. Inlay features include classical figures, musket trophies, landscapes, arabesque foliate patterns, and masks.
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Nunction
London
England
Lord Foles
George Henry Blake
Lawsuit Between Lisle Heir and Berkeley Heirs Recorded
A lengthy medieval lawsuit spanned from Edward IV’s reign to James I, involving the heir of Viscount Lisle and the heirs of Lord Berkeley. The dispute remained unresolved until a compromise was reached during James I’s era.
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Viscount Lisle
Lord Berkeley
Edward IV
James I
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McClure Newspaper Syndicate
Island of
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Adadlson
R. C. Jackson
Greensboro
Maryland
Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland
Mee
Rotazie Steuary
Elmer Bowdle
Marydel, Md
Lucas
Thomas & Messer CO
Baltimore, Md
Denton
Henry R. Lewis
Powtthona Puarsnterd
Tri- City
Baltimore St
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