Prisoners and Captives Chapter X Scene in Easton’s Office
Claud Tyars meets M. M. Easton and Pavloski Smith in London to finalize plans for a covert expedition. Easton, a grave American operative, discusses allies and personnel while Tyars weighs risks and the fate of a Siberian prisoner’s wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claud Tyars
Tsgart
Hle
M. M. Easton
Tyars
Tyris
Matthew Mark Easton
Monkey” Easton
Trarvard
Waston
Smith
Easton
Pavloski
Department Ia
Mathew Mark Waston
Pavloski Smith
Kara
Visias
Riga
Thera
Siberian
Sm—Pavloski
Faston
Philippi
Lille
Sea
Russia
Matthew Mark Baston
America
London
Aston
Wen
Eastan
Chapter XI Conspiracies and Wealth in Society
The passage argues that conspiracies fail more from poverty than treachery. Wealth buys secrecy and safety, while the impecunious attract suspicion. Luxurious signs attract attention, whereas the lowly are pursued by society’s stare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atepa
What She Wanted
Mrs Newed asks for two hundred dollars as pin money to buy a diamond pin. Mr Newed reacts with surprise then agrees to the request.
Why, young man, would you marry my homely daughter
A stern parent questions a poor suitor about marrying his daughter. The youth, nervy and pressed, concedes it is the parent’s decision. The exchange reveals social pressure and class bias shaping a romantic union.
Notable U.S. Educators and Officials Highlighted in Obituary Notes
The article profiles longtime educator Dr. Willian Todharris and other prominent figures like Mrs. Sarah Tatl Decker, W. L. Tindin, Dr. Edward Devine, and General Judian S. Carr. It notes Todharris’s seventeen years as U.S. Commissioner of Education and Decker’s leadership in the National Federation of Women’s Clubs, alongside Carr’s Civil War service and current prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Todharris
United States
Dh. W. T. Tabi
Elis Ris
St Lani Pulice
Tle
Brussels
Maiestran
Ussie Cnd
Washington
Sarah Tatl Decker
Si Pan
Goeurtal Federation of Women's Childs
Denver
Colo
Judge Decker
Mas
Decker
Eldyoke
Maxs
National Federation
Colonado
Aidea
Laa
Judian S. Carr
North Carlina
Veterans’ Association of the Blue
Ciay
Wadeampton
Appomattox
GFN. Uarr
Carr
Long voyage of the Dewey to the Philippines after Solomot departure
The Dewey endured a protracted tow across the Solomons route weaving through storms and delays. It left Solomot and faced a hazardous voyage, breaking from escort, docking delays, and weather setbacks before sailing for the Philippines, stopping at Suez and Colombo, then Sabang and Singapore en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
Solomot
Olan
Bispoo
Spain
Alba
Colle
Cesar
Firence Sibga
Dentiing Solomoi
Remigdisom
Din. A. Mee
Carty Ishinda
Gibran
Snag for Chicago Ship Canal Faces Winter Opposition
Congress will not appropriate funds next winter for the Chicago Ship Canal project linking the Great Lakes to the Mississippi. Rivers and Harbors Chairman Chaitin Burton will oppose the canal, favoring inner harbor work in Chicago and other priorities costing about 75 million dollars overall, with a $10 million estimate for a third lock at Sault Ste. Marie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Chicago
Great Lakes
Mississippi
Chaitin Burton
Rivers and Harbors Committee
House
Burton
Sault Ste. Marie
Conestion
Dake
Standard Pensions Mivals in Trust Case
Lawrence Nivolai testifies in bankruptcy in Washington that the Standard Oil Company paid him 3000 dollars annually for refraining from selling oil and gasoline in the District of Columbia. He says the pension collapsed after Standard’s strong hold lowered prices in DC and pushed him to bankruptcy. He charges two other Washington firms claim not to belong to the trust and several smaller firms receive pensions from the trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Pensions Mivals
Lawrence Nivolai
National Oil Company
Washington, D. C
Une
Shurtland Oil Company
District of Columbia
Standard
Washington
Baltimore
Nicolai
Vonuniies
Trust
Rockefeller Disclaims Knowledge of Oil Trust Actions
John D Rockefeller, in Compeigne France, says he knew nothing of Standard Oil prosecutions, having been out of the trust for twelve years and away from its offices seven years. Washington discussions outlined prosecutions under the Elkins act discrimination clauses and an old conspiracy statute, with most work in Buffalo and Cleveland courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D
John D. Rockefeller
Compeigne
France
Standard Qi
Oil Trust
Washington
Elkins
Buffalo
Cleveland
Tobacco Men in Contempt at New York Grand Jury
A federal grand jury in New York urged Judge Lacombe to hold the secretaries of the American Tobacco Company in contempt for refusing to produce letters, books or documents sought to illuminate monopolistic transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Grand Jury
New York
Lacombe
Circuit
The
American Tobacco Company
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H.S. Merriman
Claude Tyars
Maston
Pana
T Smith
Haston
Kaston
Tyers
Tavloski
Oswin Grace
W.L. Tindin
Tipon
Wis
United States Senate
Wisconsin Supreme Court
Rann
Milwaukee
Corporation
Edward ‘To Devine
Red Cross
San Princisco
Columbia University
Organization
Society of New York
New York School of Philanthropy
Iowa
Cornell College
University of Pennsylvania
University of
Daydock
Snag
Chicago Ship Canal
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