Mrs Fenton Seeks Status In Oxford After Fortune
Mrs. Fenton navigates newfound wealth and social doors in London Hotel life and Oxford society. Dr Drysdale questions propriety of wealth while she wrestles with inheritance, fear of cousin loss, and a reunion with the Master of All Saints. Her mood shifts from elation to resolve as she confronts future entanglements and duties.
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Mr. Breffit
Mra. Penton
Mr. Brumt
Fred
London
Ashe
Sydney
St. Mary’s
Old City
College of All Saints
Laura Musgrave
Master of All Saints
Laura
Dr. Drysdale
Mrs. Fenton
Aaid
Mra. Fenton
Iadies
Oxford
Drysdale
Kansas City's Way Promotes River Freight Line Ambition
An article lauds Kansas City's plan to raise over 1 million dollars in thirty days to establish a line of shallow draft freight boats on the Missouri River from Kansas City to St. Louis. It argues the venture will spark competitive freight rates, unlock Mississippi trade for Kansas City, and safeguard its packing center against rivals. It notes river navigation challenges, cites shipbuilders' confidence, and advocates widespread river usage and additional freight lines across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Missouri River
That City
St. Louis
Nashville
Mississippi
Missouri City
Europe
United States
Wise Man on Birthday Presets and Gifts
A humorous exchange in the Tomorrow section about fitting gifts for two aunts. One says he sized up their wants, mentioning a silver-mounted mirror, and jokes that the other aunt received an A&A silver-mounted mirror, highlighting the playful imbalance in taste.
Character Alone the One Thing Needful
Quote attributed to John Stuart Blackmore, stating that money power cleverness fame health are not essential, but character remains the vital attribute for a fulfilling life.
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John Stuart Blackle
Coal Mine War Threatens Illinois Industry
Operators and miners are at war over coal production in Illinois. Pumps and fresh air may be shut down, risking damage to wet and dry mines and $20,000,000 yearly fuel costs. Illinois Manufacturers' Association backs operators, hinting at federal arbitration similar to 1902 Roosevelt action.
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Illinois
Ilinola Airike
Ilinoia Manufacturers’ Association
la Salle
Chicago
Illinoia
Ilinois Manufacturers’ Association
Norman W. Fraser
Chicago Portland’ Cement Company
Taft
Roosevelt
Arbitration Board Grants Rail Labor Pay Rise Across West Lines
An arbitration board awarded a wage increase totaling 3,000,000 dollars yearly for 27,000 railroad workers on 51 lines west, northwest and southwest of Chicago. The ruling grants 10 to 12 percent raises, adding 16 cents per day for daily-rated workers and similar boosts for those on the hundred-mile schedule, plus extra pay for overtime work.
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Chicago
Arbitration Board
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Norced
Senator Lorimer 18 Accused in Senate Challenge
Illinois Senator Cullom submitted charges to the United States Senate questioning Senator William Lorimer's right to sit in the Senate. The document was printed in the Congressional Record and sent to the Committee on Privileges and Elections. The charges came from Clifford W. Barnes, president of the Legislative Voters' League of Illinois, claiming corrupt methods in Cook and Sangamon counties.
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Cullom
Illinois
United States Senate
William Lorimer
Congressional Record
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Clifford W. Barnes
Legislative Voters’ League
State of
Ilinois
Barnes
Senator Cullom
State
Cook County
Sangamon County
Fortune Hidden in Old Teank Boarder’s Trunk
James Caraher, 80, died after a fall at his St Louis boarding house. An inquiry into his effects revealed a hidden fortune: $6,300 in bills, $590 in gold, and $1,000 in city bonds in an old trunk. He had no known relatives.
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James Caraher
St. Louiz
Anuy
Caraher
Postal Savings Bank bill passes House with wide split vote
The House approved the Postal Savings Bank measure by 191 to 101 as Republicans mostly opposed and 22 Democrats supported. The bill creates a board of the Postmaster General, Attorney General and Treasury Secretary to regulate deposits from $1 to $500 with 2 percent interest and government bond options. It requires deposits to be secured by the government and reserves allocations to government bonds and local banks.
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Postal Savings Bank
House
Sam Ne
Alten
Ansberry
Ohio
Ashbrook
Oho
Foss
Mass
Foster
Hammond
Minn
Mavena
Henry
Texas
Sharp
Hitchcock
Neb
Salzer
N. V. Hughes
N. J. Taylor
N. J. Kinkead
N. J
Tou Velle
Hobson
Alabama
Postal Savinga Bank
Treacury
Storm Sweeps Southwest Causes Severe Damage Across Regions
A major storm hit St. Louis with heavy rain and wind, unroofing buildings and sparking fires. Across Arkansas Mississippi and West Tennessee, torrential rains and a tornado struck Pine Bluff and Wet Springs, causing one death and widespread crop losses as wire lines failed and trains were disrupted.
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St. Louis
Wet Springs
David Meadows
Fort Smith
Ark
Nattleton
Arkansas
Taft Backed By Wisconsin Republicans In Milwaukee Convention
The Wisconsin Republican State convention in Milwaukee unanimously endorsed President Taft and his administration. The platform approves the tariff law and provisions for maximum and minimum schedules with future scientific revisions. Gov. Davidson’s administration is indorsed. Vice President Sherman was warmly received. Candidates for the State ticket will be chosen in September. A campaign committee was formed with two members from each district and William D. Connor of Marshfield was named State chairman. Connor’s election was unanimous, a position he previously held six years ago during La Follette’s governorship.
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William H. Taft
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Gov
Davidson
Sherman
Washington
William D. Connor
Marshfield
Connor
la Follette
Historic mill on Penny Pack Creek burns in mystery
A picturesque stone mill built before the Revolution on Penny Pack Creek, Montgomery County, Pa., with its large water wheel and storied past, was burned recently by a mysterious fire source. Once a Continental and British troop camping site, it later served as a storehouse after abandonment about fifty years ago. In Kentucky, Mrs. Alfred McIntosh was found murdered, shot while sleeping.
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Pennypack Creek
Montgomery County
Poers
Pouter Found Dead on Train Near Toledo
Rov C A Haltberg pastor of a Swedish Lutheran church in Sheffield Pa was found dead in a seat on a Lake Shore train near Toledo Ohio. He had complained of illness an hour earlier.
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Pouter
C. A. Haltberg
Sheffield
Toledo
Ohio
Ness
Minnesota Treasurer Dies After Surgery
Co. C. Dinehart state treasurer of Minnesota died in a St. Paul hospital from complications following an appendicitis operation.
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Minnesota
Co. C. Dinehart
St. Paul
Tremors Hit Avellino as Southern Italy Quakes Devastate
A severe earthquake struck southern Italy, especially Avellino and surrounding provinces, killing 35 to 50 and injuring many. Villages like Calitri and San Sossio reported deaths and flooded areas. panic spread as residents fled homes. The king and queen were on a special train to the scene, boosting public calm amid disaster.
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Avellino
Italy
Provinee
Calitri
San Sosslo
Chianche
Castelbaronia
Calabritte
Messina
Rieggio
Halley
US Commander Threatens Fire On Bluefields Harbor
The US gunboat Du Buque and Commander Harold K. Hines confront General Rivas of Madriz forces at Bluefields Bluff Nicaragua. Rivas threatens to block entry of any vessels ignoring a May 31 proclamation. Hines replies that any attack would annihilate Madriz troops, warning of potential danger to US interests and the American consul Thomas P. Moffat as tensions rise.
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Harold K. Hines
Dubuque
General Rivas
Madriz
Bluefields Bluff
Nicaragua
Rivas
United States
Washington
Hines
Thomas P. Moffat
Bluefields
Explorers Near in Race Toward Mount McKinley Claim
Reports from Saward Alaska indicate Parker Brown Mount McKinley expedition reached Ghulitna River on May 30 while the New York Herald Portland expedition arrived at Chulita on May 29. Both teams pursue Dr Cooke's claimed route as heavy snow and the Jateneaa of the acagon slow progress.
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Partien
Broont McKinley
Chullina
Saward
Alaska
Parker Brown
Ghulitna River
Susitna
New York Herald-Portland Oregonian
Chulita
Dr. Cooke
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E. Norris
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H'M
James Jie Breton
India
All Saints
Mr. Brett
Kansas City’s Way
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Postal Bank
Maguire
Martin
Cole
Mors
Nichola
Ransdeil
Ruckar
Habath
Wisconsin Republicans Indorse
Alfred McIntosh
Lee County
Kentucky
Pang
Cahitri
Fles
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