Celestia Drives Labor Talks in Turbulent Strike Tide
In a volatile labor dispute Celestia wins sway among strikers by preaching reform and promise of a national program. She aims to persuade Kehr’s men to accept demands while promising a new constitution that would unite labor and capital under a single efficient system. Boss Barclay pressures, secrets, and a brand of political economy frame the crisis.
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Kehr
Celestia
Aé¢E
Tommy
United States
Standard Oil Company
Coles
Ost
Gorden Barclay
Quesdorf
Buliiter
New York
Celestia and the Gunedorf clash over power in Bitumen
In Bitumen, Mrs. Gunedorf resists Celestia as Tommy Barclay and Mary Blackstone plot to uncover Celestia’s influence. A tense meeting in a dirty room reveals plans, pearls, and a struggle between independence and rising gospel power. Celestia’s movement grows as newspapers shape public opinion and question government qualities.
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Tommy
Mrs. Gunedorf
Celestia
Mrs. Gunendorf
Mra. Gunsdorf
Bitumen
Gordon Barclay
Heaven
Mrs. Gunsdorf
Mra. Gunedorf
Tommy Bérclay
Mary
Miss Blackstone
Mary Blackstone
Douglas
Bitumen town rises as possible US Senate spark
The town of Bitumen becomes a focal point as Kebr supports Celestine policies and gains grim strength. Special correspondents survey the scene, while locals marvel at the political power newspapers wield over the electorate and imagine a future senator from Pennsylvania.
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Bitumen
Kebr
Celestia
Celestin
United States
Pennsylvania
America
Celestia and Tommy clash as Stilliter plots unseen
In a tented frontier setting Celestia resists Stilliter's control while she and Tommy duel over liberty and love. Tommy taunts Celestia with visions of delusion and power, warning that efficiency could muzzle the press. Stilliter, enraged, confronts Celestia as a whistle signals a distant departure.
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Nfe
Cain
Celestia
Frankenstein
Professor Stilliter
Stliiter
Tommy
Freddie
Ferret
Abe
Bullister
Rosa
Mre
Gunadort