The Pioneer Short Line and a Web of Bribery
Graham Norcross battles Hatch and Dunton as Chadwick’s kidnapping, a wage strike, and a looming monopoly crisis threaten the railroad. Dodds guards Norcross and uncovers Collingwood’s danger as Sheila’s marriage comes to light and power politics tighten their grip.
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Dodds
Rufus Hatch
Gustave Henckel
Portal City
Chadwick
Pioneer
Hatch and Henckel
Tower Corporation
Norcross
Citizens’ Storage ‘and Warehouse Company
Shella Macrae
Sheila
Hatch
Henckel
Dunton
Howard Collingwood
President Dunton
Pioneer Short Line
Upton
Mr. Norcross
Dunton-Collingwood
van Britt
Hornack
Breckenridge
Graham
Wall Street
Hatch group seizes control in new elevator trust
In a tense morning, Mr Norcross hears rumors of a covert reorganization of C B W led by Hatch interests. The boss confirms a consolidation driven by Hatch getting control, sparking frantic phone calls and concern across local firms about the future distribution of stock and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornack
Hatch
Norcross
Wall Street
Public Service Corporation
Billoughby
Juneman
Mr. Norcross
May
Mr. van Britt
New York
Wbapons
Broad Street
van Britt
Mr. Hornack
Turkish Massacres Reported Near Black Sea
Athens dispatch says Constantinople reports new massacres of Christians at Samsun and Trebizond on the Black Sea coast of Armenia. Streets are covered with bodies of Greeks, and shops in both cities have been ransacked. An American destroyer has arrived at Samsun to protect U.S. citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upton
Citizens’ Storage & Warehouse
U. S
London
Athens
Exchange Telegraph
Constantinople
Samsun
Trebizond
Black Sea
Armenia
Byng Named Governor of Canada
London announces the appointment of Lord Byng of Vimy as governor general of Canada succeeding the Duke of Devonshire. The official announcement names Byng for the colonial post reflecting imperial signals and cabinet intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byng
Canada
London
Lord Byng of
Vimy
Duke of Devonshire
Treason Trial for 11 Ex‑Army Officers in Hungary
Eleven former Hungarian army officers including Major General Joseph Hummel faced a special court in Vienna on treason charges tied to helping former Emperor Charles regain the throne. Prosecutors say they organized legionary troops to restore the Hapsburg dynasty in Austria and served Hungary under that plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Joseph Hummel
Charles
Hungary
Austria
Counter Question for Love and Motive in Boston Transcript
A brief exchange frames the question of marriage motive. She asks if the man would marry for wealth, and he counters with the possibility of reform as a motive. The line reflects a witty consideration of transactional versus transformative aims in marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheila
Collingwood
Boston Transcript
Oie
Hollister Golden Nugget Tablets for Constipation
An advertisement promotes Hollister's Golden Nugget Tablets as a quick remedy for constipation. It warns constipation as a terrible curse and claims the product clears stagnant matter in the stomach and bowels with guaranteed results from Stone Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollister
Stone Drug CO
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Durgin
Howie
Basil
Breck
Enridge
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Bullock
Bdast
Capital
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Strathcona
Bass
Maisie Ann
Bortal
Security National
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Tarbell
Railroad Club
Linton, N. D
Wolverton Hospital
W. C. Wolverton
M. D
Linton
N. Dak
W. H. Hinton
Prop
Leonard du Heaume
Linton, North Dakota
Chas
Coventry
North Dakota
A. L. Portz & CO
J. H. Shoemaker
Strasburg Auto CO
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DELCO
Kalsemining
Phone 125-2
Linton Painting and Decorating CO
Enroll
Aberdeen Businessollege
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Aberdeen
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