Turbulent Schemes Chase Cortlandt Backing in Tumultuous Affair
Kirk confronts Gertrudis Garavel over a web of rivalries and betrayals as Cortlandt edges toward a dynastic alliance. Amid night shadows and tense confrontations, Cortlandt plans a decisive ball to cement Garavel’s political ascent while others scheme behind the scenes.
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Pye
Runnels
Wade
Kimble
Alfarez
Garavel
Jolson
Ragnell
Kirk
Cortlandt
Stephen
Tre
Stephen Cortlandt
Eve
Steve Cortlandt
Nick
Gertrudis Garavel
Pim
Traffic Control Through London’s Ages
Fragmented prose recalls London's traffic evolution from a five hour escort to Guildhall to modern crossing systems. The piece notes early street congestion, the shift to police regulation, and historical efforts to manage crowds at key junctions as vehicles and pedestrians share the roads.
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London
George Tr
Guildhall
Untitled Potboiler About Plains Ranch Life
A fragmented note from prairie life describes ranchers using a Spanish phrase rendered as to buy around. It mentions rough riders drifting from South America and soldiers of the plains, with a stray line about falling from a horse and occupying the ground where one lands.
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Atooutina
Dancing at Berlin Zoo as nightlife hotspot
A Spur column notes Berlin locals visit the zoo not only for animals but for dining and dancing, with summer evenings featuring notably good music. The piece portrays the zoo as a lively late night rendezvous extending to early morning hours.
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Berlin
United States
A Chicken Hawk in Flight Observed on the Farm Notebook
In a farmers notebook a chicken hawk in flight is described with rapid wing beats driving the bird forward in leaps of several yards. The creature flickers through five strokes and then makes a jump, likened to a motorcar’s motion.
Smartest Boy In Class Declined To Boast
A visitor asks a two week student who is the smartest in his class. The boy replies he would tell but his father says he must not boast. Chicago News notes the modest reply from the small pupil.
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Washington
Cortlandt
Willie
Chicago News
Smythe & Co Plans Five Story Building
The Philadelphia Ledger notes Smythe & Co will erect a five story building. The discussion hints at financial details and future plans, labeling the project as a separate matter from the announced construction.
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Smythe & Co
Phiadelphia Ledger
Newspapers and Progress in Public Life
A short essay argues reading newspapers signals cultural engagement and up to date awareness. It questions hiring or voting choices based on newspaper use, urging readers to rate the American press as a measure of progress.
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Fifth Brigade
Funston
Galveston
Stars and Stripes
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Paullding
REX Beach
Harper & Brothers
Rundels
Reg Pe
International Harvester Oil and Gas Engines
IHC
International Harvester
International Harvester Company of America (Incorporated
Helena
Mont
Deering McCormick
Milwaukee
Osborne Plano
Satina Humor
Modest
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Artemas Stubbs
Jonas
Artemas
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