Henchard Reignites Old Ties With Susan Newson
In Weydon Fair era Henchard encounters Susan Newson, reveals Elizabeth Jane is her daughter, and proposes a plan to marry Susan while keeping Elizabeth Jane ignorant. He suggests Susan and Elizabeth live with Mrs. Newson, Elizabeth Jane becomes his stepdaughter, and he contemplates a renewed marriage as a way to resolve past disgrace.
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Elizabeth Jane
Henchard
Bethesda
Joshua Jopp
Studk
Susan Newson
Susan
Elizabeth
Donald Farfrae
Farfrae
America
Australia
England
Canada
Jane
Mra. Newson
Michael
High Street
Mrs. Henchard
Kingman
Mr. Henchard
Mayor and Farfrae face a tangled confession in Jerrold
Henchard reveals eighteen years of secrecy since the Jersey voyage and a backstory of two women. He confesses to marrying a merchant's daughter in Jersey and meeting Susan again, fearing the clash of loyalties. Farfrae agrees to help draft a careful letter to the younger woman, balancing honesty with mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Hellers
Susan
Henchard
Donald
Jersey
Farfrae
Vartrae
Farfrue
Gate Tussle in Damascus Ends With Sunset Demolition
Lady Isabel Burton, wife of Sir Richard Burton then British consul in Damascus, had a neighborly conflict over a constantly swinging garden gate. After the old woman refused repair funds, Isabel had the gate pulled down at sunset, later arranging to mend it at her own expense. The tale ends with the neighbor’s benediction through a comic blessing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henchard
Richard Burton
Damascus
Isabel
Burton
Richest Son Warns Against Monarchy in Plutocracy
Li Hung Chang tells a young Chinaman to remember his wealth and stop calling the government a played-out monarchy. He labels it a gilded up-to-date plutocracy. The Washington Star reports the exchange with a tone of irony and critique.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
Washington
Potato Grows Through a Gold Ring in South Dartmouth
A South Dartmouth resident found a potato with a gold ring encircling it. The tuber grew so the ring passed through a portion near the surface, making removal impossible without breaking the potato. The ring is genuine gold and valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dartmouth
Mass
Our Naval Station at San Juan Porto Rico
The United States naval station to be located at San Juan will be of utmost importance as the key to the situation when the Nicaragua Canal is constructed. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters guards digestion against indigestion biliousness and constipation.
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San Juan
United States Naval Station
Porto Rico
Nicaragua Canal
How Did This Happen The Patient Says His Wife
The surgeon questions how the cheek wound occurred while treating the eye. The patient explains a stone struck him as his wife threw at neighbor’s chickens, claiming she was aiming elsewhere and the man was behind her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Only the First Step is Difficult Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad
An advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla promotes spring cleansing of “Winter’s accumulations” and claims the medicine purifies the blood strengthens the weak and cures many diseases. Testimonials from Mrs. Louisa Mason and others cite recovery from sores constipation and coughing after use.
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Hood
America
Louisa Mason
Court Street
Lowell
Mass
Kate E. Tuomas
Governor St
Annapolis
Wasa
Matilda Exip Gewater
Cor
Pearl and
Chestnut Sts
Jeffersonville
Ind
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Budmouth
Casterbridge
Britain
Rome
Debria
Henecherd
Chicago
Worlds Institute
Fort Wayne
Kemps
Seattle
Tee
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