Hidden Death Mask Tests a Countess in Paris Chateau
In a candlelit music room at a chateau, Madame de Varnier is drawn by a death mask stamp on a letter and a dangerous game with Dr. Starva, while Captain Forbes arrives. The narrator probes Madame de Varnier about treachery and a plan that could affect a downtrodden people as danger mounts.
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Dr. Starvard
Madame de Varer
Madame de Varnier
Dr. Starva
Jacques
Canses
Adame de Varnier
Madame de v VaRner
Locke
Dr. Starra
da Vinci
Sophie
Starra
Starva
Bulgaria
Ferdinand
Reginald Forbes
Chateau
Sir Mortimer
Captain Forbes
Adventuress
Countess Sarahoff
Monsieur
Dr Star
Captain Forbes Intrudes In King's Messenger Visit
A tense moment unfolds as Captain Forbes intrudes, the king's messenger arrives unannounced, and panic marks the faces of those present. The expected privacy of their plans is shattered by the unexpected royal visit.
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Forbes
Age does not make us childish findings in Greihe
A reflective line questions aging and childishness, suggesting age reveals true childlike nature rather than diminishing it. The quote emphasizes continued curiosity and wonder beyond youth.
Huegle Loses Case over Iowa County Superintendent Post
Des Moines reports that Mrs. Jennié Steele Huegle must relinquish the office after the Iowa Supreme Court ruled the new teacher certification law requires a different certificate to hold the county superintendent post. The decision clarifies qualification for office but does not judge her right to teach the contested certificate. The ruling notes such certificates were invalid for that office and the board of supervisors may appoint a successor, with Zenas C. Thornburg as a potential candidate.
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Huegle
Des Moines
Jennié Steele Huegle
Supreme Court
State Board of Educational Examiners
Low Rate For State Fair
The Greater Des Moines committee passes a resolution promising to seek excursion rates and train service for the Iowa state fair. Rail officials are reluctant and see a precedent risk, neither fully agreeing nor outright denying reduced fair rates.
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Greater Des Moines
Finance Committee Reports Itemized Property Values
A partial report lists values for Whittier building 3 and grounds, Logan building and grounds, Grand View and its grounds, and the high school building with its grounds. Total valuation so far totals 60 000 with inner contents like books and desks not yet valued.
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Finance Committee
Whittier
Logan
Grand View
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D.appletov
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Sixth Street
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Ft. Dodge
Clermont
Shenandoah
Davenport
Dubuque
Mason City
Kansas City
St. Paul
St. Louis
Omaha
Bloomington
St. Joseph
Railroad Commission
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Road
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Carroll Wright
Rock Island Road
Wright
Traffe
J. M. Tittemore
Iowa Central
Colfax & Northern
Great Western
Colfax
Chicago
City Hall
Political Equality Club
McLaughlin
Miss Grace Ballantyne
Equality Club
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