Cliffside Murder and a Heroic End in Torresmuir
In a troubled tale closing at Torresmuir, Hannington lies near death after a gunshot, forgiving Molly and Valencia as family bonds tighten. Ralph Kingscott’s confession reveals long deception, and Molly finds new happiness with Captain Rutherford as Stella and Alan Moncrieff safeguard their daughter Valencia and a hopeful future.
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Ivor Hannington
Ralph Wingscott
Blairgowrie
Spain
Hannington
Torresmuir
Mr. Moncrieff
Stella
Alan Moncrieff
Ralph Kingscott
Alan
Molly
Harrington
John Blumington
Ralph
Moncrieff
Flamington
Lee
Jong
Alan Moncrief
Bertie
Sill
Captain Rutherford
Eve
Rutherford
John Uannington
Valencia
Val
Vale Hannilton
England
Ladytal
Sii
Jefe Torresmuir
Pal
Mr. IbMerleff
Alun the Younger
Alp Moncrief
Tip
Herons
Gage
Senate Adopts Cuban War Resolution and Flood Aid
A Senate Monday unanimity adopts a resolution criticizing threats against Cuba and urging protest to Spain while backing aid for Mississippi flood victims. The day includes nominations for internal revenue posts and naval leadership, with House action on war relief deferred and adjournment to Saturday.
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Unanimota
Elkins
Americgy Merchant
Lindaay
Ne Ravine
Waissippi
Trewsty
Alonzo J. Tyler
Tennessee
Internal Revenue
Sec Bd
Park Agnew
Virginia
Navy
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
A. S. Crowninshield
United States Navy
Department of the
House
Secretary of War
Mississippi Valley
Cuba
Mississippi River
Jones
Arkinsna
Morgan
Alabama
Nelson
Minnesota
Ghintidler
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Congress
A Lucky Young Man Becomes Chicago Postmaster
Charles U. Gordon of Chicago becomes postmaster after Washington Hesing resigns. Gordon, a boy of under eight years, has early started in real estate and accumulated money. He has led the Marquette Club, a Republican influencer, though he showed no leadership for McKinley in last fall’s campaign.
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Charles U. Gordon
Chicago
Washington Ihesing
Mcihinley
Marquette Club
McKinley
Spark of Wires Claims Death in London Field
Fragmentary obituary notes Richard Dudley of Erle Pa and Oly Ginnt died in London. Names like Marshal Russell Marin Sodgy and Maggie Biot appear in garbled text. Incident details unclear due to damaged OCR.
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Richard Dudley
Erle
Oly Ginnt
London
Marshal
Russell
Marin
Sodgy
Maggie Biot
Chicago Elects Carter Harrison Mayor in Landslide Vote
Carter Harrison wins the Chicago mayoral race in a Democratic landslide. Harrison’s plurality surpasses 6,000 votes, with the Citizens’ ticket strong and Republican candidate Sears far back. The result marks a decisive citywide endorsement of the Democratic slate and a historic turnout.
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Carter Henry Harrison
Carter TH
Harrison
Chicago
Elareison
Phatrinson
Candate
Judge Sears
Washington Lesing
Carter Teary Crackson Wishover
Harrison Family Biographical Sketch and Political Notes
A biographical sketch covers joint business ventures of Carter I. Harrison and his brother Willian Preston Thurri som after Mayor Harrison’s assassination, detailing education in Chicago public schools, study in Germany, degrees from St. Iye natlis College and Yale Law School, and a five year legal practice before entering real estate. It notes Harrisons’ wife, a Southern woman daughter of Judge Ogden, German scholarship, extensive travel, five children, and later city election results showing Democratic gains in several states and areas, including Wisconsin and Michigan.
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Harrison
Ogden
Louisiana Court of Appeals
Amuch
Europe
Carter I. Harrison
Chicago
Carter HT
Edith Ogden
Man seeks to incorporate ten commandments law
Charles R. Walters, a Oswego resident and Dowing Investment Company manager, proposes a bill to punish belief in any god other than the Bible God with death. A 46 year old Democrat, he is active in his Congregational Church and says the measure is constitutional and enforceable. Walters has drawn letters of support from devoted Christians nationwide.
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Charles St. Watters
Wankas
Hlinois Wnan
Kansas
Table Grove
Fulton County
Oswego
Mr. Walters
Walters
Walters Tau
Hila
Taa
Onwogo
Igi Democrat
Els Mars
The
Populis He
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Aula
Kansas Cities
Carter MW. Harrison
Chas. R. Walters
Chas
Tiong
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