The Spider Farm Mystery Deepens in Chapter XXI
In a stormy night, the narrator sneaks into the Spider Farm seeking Consuelo and Paula. He discovers locked, barred windows, a cedar cupboard with a nursemaid’s dress and a poison bottle, and a hidden room where Paula lies asleep on a couch.
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Senator West Surprised by Tarpon Strike on Florida Trip
In a Florida cottage along Indian River Senator West waited two hours for a tarpon strike while Senator Quay fished nearby. A sudden tug on West’s line yanked him from his seat, the boatman yelled Tarpon and the fish roared away four miles out to sea as West muttered disbelief and sought to head home.
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Jacksonville
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Threads from Tarantulas In Australia produce balloon filament
Tarantulas arrived in Australia to supply filament for balloons. Each spider yields twenty to forty yards of silk, eight strands twisted together to form a thin, light thread suitable for lighter weight balloon construction.
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Australia
Strange fatality follows tours of presidents
A clipped report notes a pattern of misfortune tied to recent presidential tours. It cites Melhinley’s Western trip and his wife’s peril, a Buffalo Exposition visit ending in tragedy, and Roosevelt’s three trips with one canceled plans, a Pittsfield accident, and a third trip aborted.
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Buffalo Exposition
Roosevelt
Pittsfield
Roosevelt Speech in Logansport on Tariff and World Power
The article reports President Roosevelt delivering a speech in Logansport about tariff policy as a business matter, urging nonpartisan inquiry to adjust duties without radical shocks. It notes his hospital visit forcing a shift from Milwaukee plans and references remarks in Indianapolis about the U S global role after the Spanish War and the need to avoid a small national role.
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Crain City
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Indianapolis
Roosevelt Injury Surgery Details Given by Dr Oliver
Dr George H Oliver explained the operation on the President after a Wittsfield accident caused a calf swelling above the ankle. A pear shaped serum deposit formed an abscess and was painful due to location. Pus was removed by needle aspiration to prevent further spread.
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Geo. H. Oliver
Roosevelt
Wittsfield
Our Army and Navy Readiness and Training Plans
The author argues for a small regular army with trained units and plans for eight series of maneuvers to train officers to command masses. Navy training is deemed impractical in the short term. ships require years of prep and proper crews. A wartime approach would depend on manpower and avoid sudden mobilization. The text also notes medical treatment for an injury requiring eight to ten days rest.
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Navy
Durand Withdraws From Michigan Governor Race
Judge George H. Durand who is paralyzed and recovering at his Pilini home withdraws as the Democratic candidate for governor. He sends a resignation letter to Justin R. Whiting of the Democratic State central committee, citing illness and honoring the convention.
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Michigan
George H. Durand
Pilini
Mich
Justin R. Whiting
Democratic State Central Committee
Detroit
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