Dark Hollow Intrigue at Ostrander Home
In a troubled tale Judge Ostrander faces a decades old murder case tied to his son Oliver and Deborah Scoville. A missing page in a forged document renews doubt, while Deborah and Oliver both loom as suspects as the judge seeks truth and justice. The plot tightens around family honor and a looming return of the accused son.
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Judge Ostrander
Deborah Scoville
Algernon Etheridge
John Scoville
Dark Hollow
Etheridge
Deborah
Reuther
Oliver
Olver
Miss Weeks
Courder
Black
Udge
Spencer
Mr. Black
Bat
He Must Be Found as Oliver Ostrander Vanishes
Deborah Scoville and Mr. Black plan a vigil as Oliver Ostrander remains missing after fleeing the city. Reuther, urged by Mr. Black, prepares for a perilous pursuit while police pursue clues. Flannagan’s appearance at police HQ hints at new avenues in the investigation as Treks toward Tempest Lodge loom.
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Oliver
Mr. Black
Ostrander
Khim
Detroit
Black
Silver
Deborah
Reuther
Oliver Ostrander
District Attorney's Office
Adirondack
Tempest Lodge
When an Iceberg Collapses Near Newfoundland Craft
A steam boat near Newfoundland skirts an iceberg to inspect it, a shift in mass causes it to break apart, and a huge wave sweeps toward the vessel. The captain orders prayer and safety kneeling as the wave washes the boat to safety. The event illustrates how iceberg collapses pose danger far from the immediate site.
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Newfoundland
Immediiate
Napoleon's First Interview with Veteran Generals
Napoleon, impatient for guidance, declares warfare in its infancy and condemns old invitational tactics. He asserts the art of war now demands initiative and action, not requests to fire.
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Napoleon
Rampon
Napoleon Buonaparte
Bonaparte's Unlucky Shot at Toulon
An anecdote from the Napoleon anecdotes follows Bonaparte firing the first shell at Toulon. It destroyed the hotel where he and his family had stayed after leaving Corsica, a house run by his mother's foster sister. The woman’s husband died in the explosion.
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Bonaparte
Toulon
Corsica
Napoleon
W. H. Ireland
Resignation of William Jennings Bryan Bids Farewell
Logan resigns as Wilson cabinet member after a farewell at the White House. Bryan issues a statement urging an international inquiry into German United States tensions and warns Americans to avoid belligerent ships and ships carrying ammunition in danger zones. Wilson and Bryan exchange a cordial farewell, reflecting on policy disputes within the administration.
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Wilson
Washington
William Jennings Logan
White House
State Department
Germany
Bryan
United States
International Commission
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Wilson to Protest Britain Over Unlawful Blockade
President Wilson prepares a note to Great Britain demanding an end to interference with neutral commerce and the interruption of trade between the United States and Germany, especially food for noncombatants. The aim is to enforce international law rules on all belligerents.
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London
Washington
Wilson
Germany
Great Britain
Britain
United States
Invaders Take Monfalcone in Italian Campaign
Italian troops near Trieste report sighting the city from Monfalcone hilltops. Monfalcone, vital for Trieste’s electrical supply and shipyards, is seized with Italians hoisting a flag on a Venetian tower ruins. Six perish in Saskatchewan river auto accident near Outlook.
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Udine
Italy
Trieste
Monfalcone
Firing Up All Four Furnaces at McKeesport
In McKeesport Pennsylvania four furnaces resumed operation at the National Tube works supply group for the first time in eight years. The return of workers was noted as many employees came back to their posts.
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Pittsburgh
National Tube Works
McKeesport
Auto plunge in Beloit claims life and injures lawyer
In Beloit Wisconsin on June a car driven by Franklin Thompson of Carpenter Wyoming plunged over an embankment into a creek killing Thompson instantly and injuring Theodore Peelman a lawyer who was riding in the vehicle.
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Auto
Beloit
Wis
Frank Thompson
Carpenter, Wyo
Theodore Peelman
Thompson
Growth of Western Canada Spotlighted in Rail and Education Advances
An advertisement extols Western Canada boasting Alberta rail mileage up to 4,097 and doubling in three years. It notes Dominion Railway Commission rate controls and a rising University of Alberta enrollment, while praising land investor J B R Edward of Blackie for profitable farming, high yields, good winters, mild summers, and improved health since relocating from Iowa.
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Western Canada
ofAlberta
Dominion Railway Commission
University of Alperta
Canada
J. BR. Edward
Blackie
Alta
Iowa
Cass County
Plain People and Crowd May Influence Senator
Senator Sorgum cites trust in plain people but doubts crowd consensus. He asks what happens if the common view diverges and states he will not be swayed by a thoughtless majority.
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Senator Sorghum
Flow of Language in Farm Talk Mocked by Farmer
A brief dialogue features Farmer Countessel remarking that a friend’s language is pleasant but rarely serves practical use, except to drown out ideas. The exchange highlights rustic wit and criticism of verbose writing.
The Usual Thing
Singleton asks if his wife listens to advice and Wederly replies that she does listen, but only that.
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Singleton
Quotations on Baseball and Social Pressure
A collection of witticisms notes a baseball player described as an ugly mug. The reply defends him as a pitcher. A woman considering nonconformist plans worries about neighbors and social judgment.
Parasol soda fountain and parade of Easter goods
An old fashioned soda fountain and a parspasparilla note appear alongside Easter gifts and attire. The laundress favors Red Cross Ball Blue for white clothes. Advertisements include grocers and remarks on marriage rings and prize rings drawing attention to stage appearances.
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Andrews
Shelby
Judge
Archibald Ostrander
Shyan
Nebraskan
U. S
Trent
Outlook
Sask
J. P. Thompson
Herbert Coleman
Toronto
Saskatchewan
Western
Florida
Volusia County
Florida Land & Settlement Co
Eola
V. Cisstunaa
An. Acnchas
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