The Doom of Deanshurst and a Family Curse
In 1721 Simon Deane of London amassed wealth from South Sea frauds and left it to John Deane of Deanshurst, whose line is haunted by a family curse. Sir Derek Deane, married thrice and heirless at first, dominates Deanshurst, while his wife battles to protect her son Oscar. Oscar’s birth incites power struggles, legal claims, and a chilling vow that echoes through generations as the Deanes face inheritance, withholding, and grim fate.
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Chicago Alley
London
John Deane
Deanshurst
Hampshire
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Hely
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Southampton
Metropolis
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Mr. Hirst
Family Despot’s Grip Shapes a Reluctant Heir in Denishurst
An elderly baronet Sir Derek, in his sixty seconds year, dictates life at Denishurst. His harsh rule over a son born to age and a succession of nurses ends with the boy rebelling at sixteen. The aged father, morose and distrustful, leans on his butler and housekeeper who manipulate his whims to keep control of the estate.
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Sitle
Halse
Derek
Mrs. Deane
Denishqurst
Thu
One Thing Worse Miss Pryde and Flattery Dialogue
Fragmentary lines show a character named Miss Pryde and Belle Yee discussing detestation of flattery. The text references Brooklyn and a World, implying a literary or theatrical context. Specific event, date, or outcome is not provided.
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Miss Pryde
Brooklyn
Senate debates Hawaiian annexation and bank bill
Washington reports show the Senate debating the Hawaiian annexation resolutions and the International American Bank bill. Key figures include Mr. Davis, Mr. Morrill, and Mr. Bacon with votes and executive session discussions shaping the approach to annexation and regional finance.
Opposition to Hawaii annexation dominates Senate debate
On June 23 Washington witnessed rapid shifts as opponents to the Hawaii annexation reasserted influence. Mr. White of California resumed his speech but yielded the floor after two hours to Mr. Pettigrew, who spent about an hour detailing resolutions against annexation. Pettigrew pressed the Indian Appropriation bill conference report, while no further action was taken amid criticism and anticipated contest over free homestead amendments and certain lease rights provisions.
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Washington
Wabpeton
Senate
International American Bank
Davis
Newlands
Hawaiian Islands
Callsix
International American, Bank
Pan-American Congress
United States
Central
South America
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Foreign Relation Committee
Mr. White
Mn. Davis
Haylny
Dicate
Friends of Dinexationite
Dixpian
Mrr Morrill
Vermont
Bacon
Georgia
Morrill
Baas
Congress
Jeane
White
Mr. Mitchell
Wisconsin
Court of Claims
Pengasylvania
Hawaii
California
Pettigrew
Whiteline
Mill Fire Destroys Staples Flour Mill in Stillwater
A devastating blaze swept through Stillwater on June 24 destroying Isaac Staples flour mill and elevator and the St Paul Duluth round house. The fire threatened east of Main Street and north of Chestnut, with estimated losses around 150000 and 40000 insured on contents. no insurance on the mill. Fire likely started in engine room shafting.
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Staples
Minn
King
Isaac Staples
Dlourteg
St. Paul
Skeleton Found In Wisconsin Mystery Case
Cumberland, Wis June 7. The skeleton of a man was found about six miles from the city near the former home of farmer Martin Billusson who disappeared eight years ago leaving a wife and family. Billusson had just sold $700 worth of lumber and returned home from Stillwater with the money. He left the city one night and was never seen again, and it is believed he was murdered for his money.
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Cumberland
Wis
Martin Billusson
Lasson
Stillwater
Minn
Forth Dakota Masons Elect Officers After Session
Fargo June 24 The grant lodge of Masone concluded its session electing officers W Prood master D W Keyes Ellendale R W deputy grand master John A Percival Devils Lake R W senior grand ardat Edwin IL Jamey St Thomas R W Junior grand warden Theodore DB Branch Jamestown Th W grand-treasurer Clinton D Lori Park River RB W grand secretary Prank J Thompson Fargo
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Forth Dakota Masons
Fargo
Grant Lodge of Masone
Mr. W. Prood
D. W. Keyes
Ellendale
R. W
John A. Percival
Devils Lake
Edwin IL Jamey
St. Thomas
Theodore
DB. Branch
Jamestown
Th. W
Clinton
D. Lori
Park River
RB. W. Frand
J. ‘Thompson
Conductor shoots at highwaymen during streetcar hold up
In Chicago on June 2 four men attempted to rob a Twenty-second streetcar at Locals corner. A conductor wounded one assailant named Ref Graves and he was taken to hospital believed to die. Another robber, identified as EbaiBaggee't, was captured by police.
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United Hin Gun
Chicago
Refi Graves
ebaiBaggee
Banker Dreyer Found Guilty in West Park Funds Case
Chicago June 24. Dx-Banker Dreyer was found guilty of withholding 318000 dollars from the West Park Hoards off commissioners where he acted as treasurer. The trial lasted three weeks and revealed discrepancies in the board’s and bank’s accounts. Jed M. Blount was his predecessor and successor involved in the case.
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Chicago
Dreyer
West Park
Jed M. Blount
Executions Reported in Jefferson City and St Louis
Theee Were Hanged. In Jefferson City Missouri on June 24 Tobo Tenahnan and Ed Meckensie, both Black men, were hanged. Meckensie killed a man after demanding his money and Tenahnan murdered a Black man after an alleged assault for money. In St Louis on June 24 Jobo Thom Neicnets was hanged for shooting his sweetheart.
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Jefferson
City
Tobo Tenahnan
Ed Meckensie
Heto
St. Louis
Jobo Thomnecinets
Arontross Burglar Escapes Courthouse Jump
John Stuart, known as the Arontross burglar, fled from Liberty Buffalo Ming Sune 24 after a five year sentence. He rushed into the sheriff's office and jumped from a window thirty feet high, breaking his wrist and rupturing bones.
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Liberty
Buffalo
Ming
John Stuart
Arontross
Lberty
Bonsett
Death by suicide near Milwaukee sanitarium reported
Henry Sto Ding, a retired Chicago merchant from Michigan Avenue, committed suicide by drowning near Drs. Dewey's Milwaukee sanitarium at Wawntown. He was under treatment there for acute nervousness and had been undergoing care at the facility.
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Milwaukee
Henry Sto Ding
Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Drs. Dewey
Wawntown
Veteran horseman Lyles struck by horse in Stoeyvill Iowa
Lyles, a 73-year-old veteran horseman in Stoeyvill Iowa, was seriously kicked by a horse. His jaw is broken in two places and his chest injuries are serious with doubtful chances of recovery.
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Stoeyvill
Iowa
Lyles
Burcney at Albee: Alma Center Hardware Burglarized
Burglars broke into a hardware store in Alma Center last night and stole about $200 worth of cutlery. The thieves made good their escape into Black River Walls on Tuesday night.
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Burcney
Albee
Black River Walls
Wis
Tuee
Alma Center
Woman rushes to death linked to dressmaker engagement
In stray story fragments a woman declares she is rushed to death, implying a fatal commitment with her dressmaker. The dialogue hints at business ties among Julia Maggie Jennie and Ambyper ont, with a wry exchange about entering business and a general quip on attire driven engagements.
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Julia
Maggie
Jennie
Larkis the Cat Sparks Odd Lamp Scene
A quirky report describes Larkis, a black cat deemed extraordinarily lucky, causing a curious disturbance near a lamp and prompting reactions from onlookers as the scene unfolds with playful misfortune.
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